So a new round of discussion began, including the method of digging traps and lighting fires around the military camp.
It's just that their military camp is surrounded by plains, and there are no dangerous areas such as mountain walls or cliffs to rely on, so it's simply impractical to dig traps.
You can't dig a trap around it. The wolf can't get in, and the man can't get out. If there is a passage, the man can leave, and the wolf can leave too.
Moreover, digging a large pit would be such a big project. It is getting colder now, and the ground will freeze at sub-zero temperatures, making it impossible to dig.
By then the soldiers will be exhausted from digging traps and will not have the strength to fight. The wolf has not yet come, and the enemy from the opposite side will attack them, one at a time.
So these methods simply don't work.
Not to mention lighting fires. The firewood they had saved for the cold weather would be enough to keep them warm through the winter. If they lit fires all around, how much firewood would be consumed?
Besides, you don’t know when people will come. If they don’t come when you light the fire, they can just wait until you finish burning. So these methods are not very reliable.
Listening to them looking for ways, Chou Chou was speechless for a while before telling Qingyan who had just gotten up.
Qingyan just woke up and felt a little thirsty. She was drinking warm water. After listening to Chou Chou's narration, she squirted out a mouthful of water, choking and coughing for a long time.
I finally stopped coughing, but I was speechless.
The speed at which this rumor was spread was exaggerated. It was so simple that I couldn't blame three people for becoming a tiger.
She just told Xue Huan'er that someone had seen someone who could drive wild wolves. When she got to Xue Huan'er, it turned out that there was a capable person in the opponent's military camp who could drive hundreds of wolves.
What Li Hanqin told his grandfather, they were already asleep at the time so they didn't hear it, but it must have been exaggerated, otherwise General Li wouldn't have been able to find someone to spread the news overnight.
When it spread to the border, it was even more outrageous. All the wolves on the grassland had been gathered together and were being used by the other side, ready to attack this side at any time.
She just wanted to let people know about this situation and be careful, but she didn't expect it to turn into this situation. This is great, a hidden monster has become the protagonist.
Now the border generals are discussing how to deal with the wolves. This has become the focus. Qingyan doesn't know what to say now.
If I had known earlier, it would be better not to say anything. Now the whole border is putting the cart before the horse. When people find out that they already know about the wolf control, they might as well stop it and attack directly. These people are still trying to find ways to prevent wolves. As a result, they forgot all the things they should do in a normal battle. Wouldn’t that mean they would definitely lose?
Does this count as being disturbed by her? Then she won't be the one who failed this battle...
The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she became. She couldn't help but think that in fact, it was okay not to tell the beast master, and it was easier to deal with it secretly. As long as Chou Chou was able to put pressure on him, the wolves could be driven away and they would not obey orders. As long as that person is fine, there won't be any of these troubles.
But to be honest, if they really do that, it may not be a good thing for the border officers and soldiers. They can help this time, but they cannot help everything in the future.
They will leave sooner or later, so these people still need to be vigilant and accumulate experience for future wars.
If all the dangers were eliminated, it would bring greater dangers, so Qingyan did not let Chou Chou quietly kill the beast master like she did with the bandits.
Already aware of the appearance of such a person, we should be on the lookout for other capable people in the future.
Chou Chou used his consciousness to look at the Xixia military camp again, and found that the number of wolves had indeed increased. Although it did not say that all the wolves on the grassland had gathered together, at least when they actually used wolves, they would definitely There will be a lot more than before, so it would be good to alert the generals here.
Now that the news has been revealed, she no longer has to worry about it. Qingyan thinks that she has a good relationship with Xue Huaner, but she can't really watch her become a widow at such a young age.
So I decided to help others to the end, and asked Chou Chou if there was anything that could make wolves afraid, and gave it to Xue Huan'er, asking him to wear it on Li Hanqin, at least to protect him when the wolves really attacked. life.
As for other dangers, there was nothing she could do.
Chou Chou nodded, "You don't have to look for it, just put my hair or something with my scent on you.
Or it could be the hair on Rich Man's body. The monster aura on his body is not very restrained yet, and it has a suppressive effect on some beasts. "
Qingyan was overjoyed, she didn't expect the hair on their bodies to have such an effect!
She always thought that whether it was the blood of monsters or the pressure of ugly ancient beasts, it would be released from the body like divine consciousness. She never thought that just the hair on the body could do it.
Chou Chou saw that she was a little stunned, thinking that she didn't believe it, so he explained to her: "You don't know that beasts rely on smell to map their territory, right? A drop of urine or a puddle of poop can do it, and even more Not to mention the hair on my body!
Like you, because we are always together, you have been tainted with our breath. Even if Rich Money and I occasionally leave your side, those tigers and lions will not dare to get close to you, because you have the scent of both of us. The breath of the body. "
Qingyan nodded happily, picked up the grate on the dressing table, and combed Chou Chou's fur.
Chou Chou immediately jumped up and tried to escape, but was caught by Qing Yan.
Chou Chou struggled and shouted: "Don't comb it for me! I'll just give you some hair. Besides, you can also use a rich one. It likes to be combed the most!"
Qingyan suppressed it and combed its hair: "You are an ancient beast, so the effect should be better. You see that the hair on your body is a little tangled. Isn't it right for me to comb it?
Look at people who are rich, but they lick their own hair every day, and the hair they lick is smooth and smooth. The only hair on your body is yours, and I haven’t seen you combing it. Although it’s quite clean, it’s not smooth at all. I just took the opportunity to give it to you. You tidy up. "
Gently comb Chou Chou's fur. The fur on his head was white and the fur on his body was brown, very similar to an ordinary monkey, so Qingyan didn't touch the fur on his head.
After all, there isn't much white hair, so don't let him get rid of it. If she accidentally uses too much force, Chou Chou will turn into a bald monkey.
After all the fur on its body was combed, and there was a small amount of hair on the grate, Qingyan pinched the hair and said to Chou Chou: "I usually don't pay attention when I hug you or when I have money, but it turns out you guys are losing hair too! "
This is also because the clothes she wore after arriving were of relatively dirty colors, either khaki coarse cloth or gray fine cotton, so it was impossible to tell if there were a few hairs stuck to them.
If you wear black, it will be obvious.
Roll the bunch of hair into a small ball, and find a small sachet that you bought in the embroidery shop before. This sachet is the kind that can be hung around the neck. It is only the size of a copper coin and has only A small blessing character can be worn by both men and women.
Qingyan took out the fragrant pills inside, stuffed the hair balls inside, and sewed them shut with thread.
This one looks very ordinary, just one word, and has no special meaning. It should be good as a talisman.
Of course, she will exaggerate the efficacy of this to make Xue Huan'er take it seriously, so that she will give it to Li Hanqin to wear to the battlefield, and she must ensure that he will not throw it away casually in the future, otherwise it will be really wasted if he throws it away. .
When Qingyan went to have breakfast with Xue Huan'er and her daughter, she took out this small sachet and two nice jade pendants.
Said: "Sister Huan'er, I bought these two jade pendants at the Zhenbao Pavilion in the city. I think they are suitable for children to wear. They are just a gift for Muxue and Cheng Yi. They can be regarded as a meeting gift for them from my aunt.
Don't rush to push it away. This blessing bag was prepared for me by my mother before I went out. She said that after worshiping it in our very efficacious temple for seven or forty-nine days, it would protect the body and ward off evil spirits. Peaceful effect.
I have prepared several of these. The one I always wear is a red one. This one is cyan and can be worn by both men and women. I give it to you.
Don't look at it because it's inconspicuous. It's really very clever. I've encountered a lot of things along the way, but in the end, all the troubles turned into good fortune. I stayed in the wilderness and didn't even encounter a wolf along the way. They didn't come near it after hearing the cry.
And at the Qinian Village, I was not affected by the evil spirit there. I didn’t have any other treasures on me. I guess it must be related to this amulet.
I'm leaving in two days, and I don't have anything to give, so I'll give this to you. My brother-in-law is going to the border to fight on the battlefield, so it would be a guarantee if he brought an amulet with him. "
Upon hearing this, Xue Huan'er's hand that was about to refuse hesitated for a moment, then took the thing with both hands reverently.
This so-called amulet does look quite ordinary, and there is nothing different about it. The embroidery of the word "福" on it can only be said to be average, but it is very neat.
Ordinarily she shouldn't want it. After all, it was prepared by Aunt Qingyan for Hengyue, out of her motherly heart.
But Heng Yue said that it was very effective and really protected her along the way. Especially in the northwest, she knew how likely she was to encounter wolves while sleeping in the wilderness. She had never encountered one, which was very imaginary.
There is also such a strange place as Qinian Village, which can also keep her safe. The evil aura is stronger on the battlefield, so maybe it can be used.
After knowing that Qingyan was still alive, she accepted it shamelessly, thinking that letting her husband take her would make her feel more at ease.
At night, she put the sachet on Li Hanqin and told him that the amulet was very effective and that he must keep it with him. She also told him not to drop it and sewed it on for him. A thin strap hung directly around his neck.
Fortunately, it is small, so it is not so obtrusive when worn around the neck, and no one else can see it when placed under clothes.
Li Hanqin looked at it and knew that it was his wife's wish, so he didn't say anything, just put it on and hugged his wife and went to sleep.
Seeing that her goal was achieved, Qingyan quickly withdrew her consciousness, fearing that she would see something she shouldn't see. After all, the couple was already hugging each other.
Qingyan was indeed ready to leave. She also planned to walk south before it snowed, trying not to be trapped in the north by the snow.
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The next day Qingyan went to Wang's house to see Wang Qingyue again, preparing to say goodbye to her. She was planning to leave the day after tomorrow.
After arriving at Wang's house, Wang Qingyue was very happy to see her coming to see her again, and said a little embarrassedly: "I was negligent last time. I have dealt with the affairs at home in the past two days and am going to find you tomorrow.
There will be a temple fair outside Dongcheng here. In these two days, I want to invite you to go shopping together. "
Qingyan was stunned, temple fair? I never heard Xue Huan'er say there was any temple fair!
Of course, she didn't tell Xue Huan'er that she was leaving the day after tomorrow. It was possible that the other party hadn't had time to mention it yet. If there was a temple fair in the past two days, then she could stay for two more days.
She also wanted to see what this ancient temple fair was like, and was not in a hurry for a day or two.
Seeing her expression, Wang Qingyue knew that she didn't know about the temple fair, so she said: "Every year on the first day of winter, which is the day after tomorrow, there will be a temple fair at Qingyuan Temple. There will be a Dharma assembly inside the temple, and there will be many people outside. There are street vendors and a stage set up...it will be very lively at that time.
When the weather gets colder, there will be very few temple fairs like this. They won't happen until five days before the New Year. However, at that time, most people go shopping for new year's goods, and there won't be a stage or other sideshows. "
Qingyan became interested as soon as she heard this. She also went to temple fairs in later generations. Most of them had more people selling things. When she went there, it was crowded. At most, she could only take a few photos and watch performances, singing, and opera. There were people talking, and some were talking about cross talk, but there were too many people and I couldn’t hear them clearly.
She mostly went to temple fairs, bought some commemorative things, and ate some snacks, that's all. This ancient temple fair should be different.
I don’t know what the local opera here is. Is it Qin Opera? Well, if you think about it, it’s really possible. You might as well go and listen to the original version.
You can also buy some more commemorative things at the temple fair to take back to future generations. After all, those bought in stores are definitely not as good as such folk handicrafts.
So she didn't mention saying goodbye. It wouldn't be too late to say goodbye after visiting the temple fair, so as not to affect the mood of visiting the temple fair.
Today Wang Qingyue is not as busy as last time. She should have dealt with some things in advance. The two chatted for a while and even walked around the yard. Although there was nothing to see, it was better than sitting in the house. powerful.
The Wang family's yard is not small, but it doesn't have much shape. It's not like the rockeries in the south with small bridges and flowing water. The yard in the north is really just a big yard. It would be nice to have a garden at most.
The main reason is that there are no flowers that bloom in winter here, so the yard is bare. We can only wait until next spring to find out what flowers are on the dried branches inside.
(End of chapter)
