Crossing the Unknown Country

Chapter 439 Su He and the others began to prepare

He also privately expressed his affection for the Su family to his parents, just to make them keep an eye on him. When he mentioned this matter later, his parents were more receptive. Of course, he also guessed that his parents must feel that they are not worthy of them now.

Especially since all four brothers of the Su family passed the county exam, this was already very good. My father said that the Su family would definitely have several people who passed the exam, at least two would not be a problem. If they passed the exam, the Su family would change its status, and the gap between the two families would widen.

All he can do now is to work harder so that he won't be criticized as out of his league. He believes that through his own efforts, he will be able to realize his dream and become a general. Then he can ride a tall horse to marry his beloved woman.

Su He didn't know yet that he was hidden in the heart of a young man and became the white moonlight. What Su He thought about most now was to make money and save supplies. With these, as long as he was alive, everything could start over again.

When she heard that the old emperor of Dongjie was seriously ill, she wanted to curse at the heavens, who had seen her live a comfortable life and then let out such a big thunder. But her reason told her not to speak nonsense, otherwise how could she come here.

All he could do now was to go back and ask everyone to be prepared to prevent any disaster. When the old village chief heard the news, he also sighed and complained that they had only lived in peace for a few years and now they had to go to war again.

At the same time, they also accepted Su He's suggestion and started digging a river. Let a river surround the village. In this way, there will be a bridge for passage. If there are foreign enemies, the bridge will be guarded by the city wall and it will be difficult to pass. If it is really impossible, they will pour oil on the bridge, throw torches and shoot arrows from above, and see who dares to cross without fear of death.

It was so simple but could still stop the enemy. Now that there is a river and an extra barrier, what is there to be afraid of?

The villagers are now very united. Through time and again, everyone knows that they must work together to overcome difficulties. When the old village chief rang the gong at the entrance of the village, everyone quickly put down their work. Some were called back from the fields by their children, and some were notified from the workshop. Anyway, it didn't take long for all the men, women, and children in the village to gather together.

The old village chief didn't say anything. He told everyone that the old emperor of Dongjie was seriously ill and that something else might happen. Everyone started chattering. The old village chief had to ring the gong and express his thoughts. Everyone in the village said they had no objection. This was a matter of life and death, and it was a good thing that must be done.

Someone suggested raising the wall higher, and preparing wooden arrows and stones, which are weapons. Ordinary people cannot just hoard iron tools, so there is no problem. As long as every family that can make weapons prepares more, they can use them to build the wall.

After each family sent a representative to express their stance, they dispersed. Starting tomorrow, the strong laborers would go to dig the river. They would first dig the dry river, and then dig through the river outside the village.

Su He's family also sent out many people to take turns digging. Su He also secretly went to several blacksmith shops to order some arrowheads, so that the wooden sticks could become sharp weapons.

Every family in the village started to get busy, ventilating the tunnels in their homes, storing food reserves, and making all preparations. If they couldn't hold on, they would have to run to the mountains in the end. Saving their lives was the most important thing. As long as the green mountains were there, there would be no fear of running out of firewood. As long as people were alive, they could return to the village.

Su He asked the people in his farm to start digging cellars and tunnels, preferably leading to the outside of the farm, so that they could escape when they couldn't win. Su He never believed that fighting with the enemy meant fighting for life. If you can win, then fight hard. If you are destined to lose, temporarily escape to preserve your strength.