Sister Han is good at farming

Chapter 161 Want to Survive

After burying the coffins of Chi the hunter and his son, the Ruan family gathered together again.

"I heard that the eight surrounding countries are at war with our Yunqing Country at the same time, and the outside world is in chaos. Do you have any rules?"

After asking this question, Mr. Ruan smoked his pipe, making a hissing sound and frowning so hard that he could kill a fly.

"Business outside is not good now. I plan to leave the children in Zaozilin after a while. They can hide there if anything happens." Ruan Wanjin spoke first.

Ruan Wangang lowered his head and thought for a while. "I want to quickly tidy up the houses, caves and houses in the valley where we hid from the plague. It seems that we may have to take shelter there."

"Third brother and I have the same idea. Not only should we prepare a place for our future refuge, but we should also dig a tunnel in our home as soon as possible so that we can escape."

Ruan Wantie reminded.

"Are you in such a hurry?" Mr. Ruan paused while smoking.

"This can only be done quickly! Everyone can squeeze in some time to dig at night, or the eldest brother, the third brother, Shi Meng, Shi Qiang, Shi Xiang and Shi Fu can go home to help temporarily. In short, the tunnel must be dug as soon as possible, and the work in the fields cannot be delayed. We don't know how long this war will last, so we should keep more food on hand."

Ruan Wantie suggested.

"We should not only keep more food, but also grow more food. Now that the border has been hit by war, I am afraid that food prices will soar. We can't say about other places, but if the soldiers in Jiangxia Xiyuguan are short of food, the first place the court will collect food may be here. Lord Zhou said that whether there is enough food is very important to the victory of this war."

Ruan Qingqing also spoke.

"This..." Everyone looked at each other.

"And after the sacrifice of Uncle Chi and his son, the situation at Xiyu Pass may not be very good. We must be prepared for a difficult battle." Ruan Qingqing thought about it and decided to reveal some information.

“Ah…” Everyone present turned pale.

"Although we are far away, we have heard that those barbarians are extremely brutal and cruel. Wherever they go, they are like locusts, leaving no grass behind. If they really attack us, they will really rob, kill, and burn everything we have in Yunqing Country."

Mr. Ruan's hand holding the cigarette pipe was shaking, and he couldn't get his mouth close to the mouthpiece for a long time.

"If we fail to defend Xiyu Pass, it will be a real disaster for us." Ruan Wanjin drank the tea at hand, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

"And this time, eight countries are besieging us at the same time. Can our Yunqing country withstand it?" Ruan Wangang scratched his hair with both hands in annoyance.

"What should I do?" Li was so scared that she started crying. "I don't want to die!"

"Don't be scared, there will definitely be a way! Let's make multiple preparations first.

First, we should prepare for the worst, dig tunnels and build shelters so that we can escape in time if attacked; second, we should do a good job in spring ploughing and summer harvest, and try to ensure that we have enough food; third, after doing the above work, if there is enough time, we can build the defense fortifications of Zaoziling. "

Ruan Qingqing analyzed it clearly and logically.

"Other things are easy to understand, but what about how should we build the defensive fortifications in Zaozilin?" Old Master Ruan looked straight at her with eyes like searchlights.

"We need to set up some traps and build high walls to prevent the enemy from entering our village! At the same time, we need to install some devices on the high walls to attack nearby enemies."

Ruan Wantie was shocked, "This is no different from the fortifications on the city wall!"

"Yes! It's a simplified version of fortifications. This is a last resort. Fortifications can defend for a while but not forever. They can only buy time for the elderly, the weak, women and children in the village to evacuate. It would be best if Xiyu Pass can hold out. Otherwise, once the defense line is broken, unless we can drive those thieves out, it will be useless for us to hide anywhere!"

Ruan Qingqing said in a heavy tone.

"I'm going to join the army and beat those bastards to death!"

In the midst of the depressing atmosphere, Ruan Shifu suddenly stood up.

Ruan Wangang's lips trembled, "You don't know anything, why do you want to join the army? You will die if you run to the barracks!"

"My eleventh brother is two years younger than me, and he can join the army, so why can't I? I've thought about it. Whether I work as a farmer or waiter in a restaurant, I won't have much success in my life. In this case, I might as well go to the battlefield and give it a try! I can not only contribute to defending my country, but also fight for a better future for myself."

Ruan Shifu said with an unusually firm look in his eyes.

"But that's a battlefield where swords are merciless! If you go there, you'll really be hanging your head on the belt. Fuer, please don't make us worry, okay?" Li was so angry that she almost fainted.

"Dad and Mom, in the current situation, one more person at the border means more strength. You will also have more stability in the rear!"

Ruan Shifu was not shaken by a few words from his parents.

"I am worried that the imperial court will force conscription soon. After all, we are fighting against eight countries at the same time, and the troops will definitely be insufficient. I don't know if my suggestion is right, you guys listen to it.

First of all, we should temporarily stop the business in the restaurant. I guess everyone who heard the news is busy escaping, and our business will definitely be affected. It is better to stop directly and go home to repair the tunnel and the shelter as soon as possible. Then I will teach you some fighting skills. We must learn them regardless of age or gender. In troubled times, knowing some skills to defeat the enemy will give us a better chance of survival than the enemy. "

Ruan Qingqing thought about it and decided to make this suggestion, even though she knew that not everyone might listen to it.

Ruan Shifu's eyes lit up, "I'll learn! I know that after learning from you, my eleventh brother has become much more powerful!"

Mr. Ruan puffed away for a long time. "If we really have to recruit soldiers soon, everyone should go and learn! Whether it is to save your life on the battlefield, or to face the enemy or even those around you who have bad intentions in the future. We don't want to harm others, but we must be able to protect ourselves!"

"Let me make it clear first. After you learn these, you will only use them when absolutely necessary. Don't just rely on your knowledge of martial arts to look down on others and act arrogantly!"

Ruan Qingqing emphasized this point three times.

As the saying goes, those who drown are those who can swim.

While she was trying her best to keep everyone alive, everyone lost their lives because of their blind self-confidence. So what was she still busying herself with?

After gaining unanimous agreement from everyone present and making a plan, the family meeting ended.

But Ruan Qingqing's thinking did not end there. It is said that if the skin is gone, where will the hair be attached?

The Eight-Nation Alliance would be a hell-level event no matter which dynasty in China it happened in.

Can the Yunqing country where she lives survive? What can she do for this country that is in turmoil?

Optimizing fortifications for this era?

So does she first need to understand what the fortifications of this era were like?

During the last trip to the capital, Ruan Qingqing learned about the family backgrounds of the Qingshui County team members, from the county magistrate to the ambassador of the tax department. Perhaps, she could use one or two of them.