Chapter 1544: Unknown Curiosity

Liao Hua looked at the soldiers, complex emotions surging in his heart. He cleared his throat and said in a firm and warm voice, "Brothers, we have once again protected this land and protected our homeland. This is your credit, the glory of every brave Shu State warrior who stood up. But remember, the battle is not over, and our mission remains arduous. We must remain vigilant at all times, guard this fortress well, and let it become a barrier that the Wei army can never cross."

An old soldier covered in scars walked up. His eyes held both exhaustion and firmness. He patted Liao Hua on the shoulder and said in a hoarse voice, "General, fighting with you, we feel at ease. Whether it's a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, as long as you give the order, we have no second words. Today, we can hold this fortress all because of your wisdom and everyone's concerted efforts. Next, whether it's wind or rain, we will carry it together!"

Liao Hua smiled slightly, gripped the old soldier's hand, and tears flashed in his eyes, "Old brother, with you all here, what challenge does Liao Hua have to fear? We are one body, the backbone of the Shu State. As long as we are heart-to-heart, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."

Just then, a young soldier asked timidly, "General, what should we do next? Will the Wei army come again?"

Liao Hua turned to look at him, his eyes filled with encouragement, "Child, war is cruel, but it is also the place where we grow. Whether the Wei army will come again, I do not know, but we must be prepared. We must strengthen defense, improve combat effectiveness, and at the same time build good relationships with the people, letting them become our strong backing. Remember, we are not just warriors, but guardians of this land."

The young soldier nodded, and a raging fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

In the days that followed, Liao Hua led the soldiers to start intense war preparations. They reinforced the city walls, added sentry posts, and at the same time organized soldiers for tactical training and physical training, ensuring that everyone could reach their best state in the shortest time.

At the same time, Liao Hua also knew deeply the importance of the hearts of the people. He personally visited surrounding villages, chatted with the people, understood their needs and difficulties, and tried his best to help them solve problems. His sincerity and care won the respect and love of the people, and they all expressed their willingness to support the Shu army and jointly resist foreign enemies.

One day, Liao Hua was discussing with several villagers how to improve the irrigation system when suddenly a scout ran over in a hurry to report, "General, the Wei army has movement; they are gathering troops and seem to be preparing to attack again!"

Upon hearing this, Liao Hua immediately summoned all generals and soldiers to carry out emergency deployment. He analyzed the enemy situation calmly and decisively gave the order, "Everyone, immediately enter combat state. We must use the terrain advantage to set traps and ambushes, giving the Wei army a surprise. At the same time, strengthen patrols and vigilance, ensuring there are no omissions."

The generals led their orders and left, and the soldiers also acted quickly. The entire fortress was filled with a tense and orderly atmosphere.

Night fell, and the Wei army's attack arrived as scheduled. Relying on their numerical advantage, they fiercely attacked the Shu army's line of defense. However, Liao Hua had long since made preparations. He directed the soldiers to use traps and ambushes, constantly causing trouble for the enemy. At the same time, he also personally led an elite force to raid the enemy's logistics line, successfully burning their grain, fodder, and supplies.

After suffering heavy losses, the Wei army had to retreat temporarily. Liao Hua looked at the backs of the enemies moving away, his heart relaxing. He knew that although this battle was difficult, they had successfully repelled the enemy's attack by virtue of wisdom and courage.

After the battle, Liao Hua summoned all generals and soldiers to conduct a summary and analysis. He praised everyone's heroic performance and also pointed out the existing problems and deficiencies. He emphasized that everyone must remain vigilant at all times and constantly improve their combat effectiveness and tactical literacy.

In the days that followed, Liao Hua continued to lead the soldiers to carry out war preparation work. They constantly perfected the defense system, strengthened patrols and vigilance, and ensured the safety of the fortress. At the same time, they also actively interacted with the people, helping them solve problems in life, and won their support and trust.

With the passage of time, the Wei army never launched a large-scale attack again. They seemed to realize the solidity of this fortress and the tenacity of the Shu army and chose to give up. And Liao Hua and his soldiers also took root in this land and became true guardians.

One day, Liao Hua was patrolling the city wall when suddenly a familiar figure appeared in his line of sight. It was his wife whom he had not seen for many years; she had brought their child and traveled thousands of miles to come here.

Liao Hua ran over excitedly and hugged his wife and child tightly. Tears flashed in their eyes, but they were tears of happiness. At this moment, all the hardships and efforts became worth it.

His wife looked at Liao Hua and said with heartache, "You have become thin and old. But I know you have always been the hero in my heart."

Liao Hua smiled and gently wiped the tears from his wife's eyes, "Fool, I'm fine. It's you and the child who have had a hard journey. From now on, we will guard here together and protect our homeland."

The child also ran over, hugged Liao Hua's leg, and said in a milky voice, "Dad, you are the best! I also want to be like you in the future and become a great hero!"

Liao Hua looked at the child's tender face, his heart filled with hope and relief. He knew their future was bright; as long as they were united as one, nothing could block their pace forward.

After Liao Hua's family settled down in the fortress, life gradually became calm, but this calmness contained an unyielding will and firm belief. Liao Hua knew deeply that as a general, he must not only guard this land well but also become the spiritual pillar of the soldiers and the reliance in the hearts of his family.

Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight pierced through the thin mist and shone on the city wall, Liao Hua began his day. He would first patrol the entire fortress to check whether the defensive facilities were intact and whether the soldiers' state was full. Whenever this happened, the soldiers would always watch him with awe and intimacy; that was a trust in the leader and also a deep affection for a comrade-in-arms.

One day, Liao Hua met a group of new recruits who were training while patrolling. They were young, tender, and their eyes flashed with curiosity and longing for the unknown.

Liao Hua stopped his steps, walked into their midst, and said earnestly, "Young men, the battlefield is not child's play, but it is also the stage for your growth. Remember, courage is not about not being afraid, but about moving forward bravely even if you are afraid. Wisdom is not just about strategy, but about respect for life and longing for peace. I hope you can become true warriors, not just for victory, but for protecting the homeland and relatives behind us." ===== CHAPTER 1545 =====