Shu Chen

Chapter 90
Zitong County, Jianmen Pass.

The blue sky is clear, the wind is refreshing, and the white clouds are chasing after each other.

Let the sunlight falling on the rolling mountains turn into mottled and faint, and the light and shadow are drifting away.

The abundant rain in summer has made the trees on the mountains put on new clothes and look extra sassy, ​​just like the people who walk here.

An army flag embroidered with the word "Han", hunting and hunting, headed towards Jiameng Pass on Jiange Road (Dajianxi Gorge).

The Jiange Road runs through the mountains, and the road is narrow and narrow, so that the soldiers who are pushing the wheelbarrow walking along it are like a red and black silk thread that stretches for several miles.

This is another part of Dahan's new name "Xuanwu".

As soon as one hears this name, one feels arrogant and domineering, unlike the style of Prime Minister Zhuge Liang's daily behavior.

In fact, the prime minister's earliest name was "牂砠".

Like "Qing Qiang" and "Old Man", it was taken from the reason that most of the soldiers in the army were from the scorpion.

However, when the construction number was presented to the emperor Liu Shan and he gave the ceremonial banner and other things, the emperor specially handwritten it to the prime minister and changed it to "Xuanwu".

"Book of Rites, Quli" has a cloud: "Xuanwu, turtle is also, turtle has armor, can be used for imperial insults."

"Zuo Zhuan" has a cloud: "Xuanwu is also in the north. Turtles and snakes are Xuanwu together, so the snake is the home of Xuanwu and the star of virtual danger."

The Son of Heaven claimed that the name of the reconstruction was "Xuanwu" because it was to protect the north.

In this regard, the Prime Minister smiled and let it go.

But when Zheng Pu heard about it, his heart was quite crooked.

The basalt, the snake and turtle have the same ear!
In his heart, he felt that the Son of Heaven's remodeling was because he had seen the squires from beggars grow worms' blood in the past, and had heard that the savages always used rice, rice and snake soup.

Of course, Zheng Pu was the Xuanwu governor.

He also received an order from the Prime Minister's Mansion to fetch grain, food and weight from Zitong Fu County and escort him to Hanzhong County.

There is still no news as to when to attack Yinping Di Wang Qiangduan.

However, Zheng Pu's mind at the moment is not on the attack.

The reason is that no one can be distracted while walking on the Jiange Road.

No matter how fearless, if you occasionally glance at the abyss outside the wooden fence of the plank road, you will become concentrated.

The difficulty of the Shu Road is as difficult as reaching the sky.

Since the beginning of the Jinniu Road along the Jialing River (West Han River) in the pre-Qin period, the Bailong River valley, which is wider and easier to pass through, was discovered later. Today, the road from Shudi to Wudu County is about [-] miles long (Hanli, later the same). ).

Four gates were established.

From south to north, there are Jianmen Pass, Jiameng Pass, Baishui Pass and Guancheng (junction).

Along the way, there are gorges where two mountains approach each other, or valley roads pierced by rivers. The width is about forty miles, and the narrowest point is less than one mile.Among them, almost half of the journey requires the use of plank roads.

Marching lightly, but still heart palpitations.

It is even more difficult to transport the grains.

Even if there is a cramped unicycle that is easier to control, when encountering the stone steps that are raised step by step along the way, it is inevitable that soldiers will need to carry their hands and shoulders.

The Jiange Road is no more than fifty or sixty miles away, and at the speed of marching on the ground, it is no more than a day's journey.

However, it took Zheng Pu and his party four full days to see the majestic Jiameng Pass in their eyes.

Ugh.
Soldiers out of Guanlong, Northern Expedition against Wei, is the ambition of our generation!
Of course, if we can't solve the problem of difficult transportation of grains in Shu, we may not be able to reap the rewards!
Made a wheelbarrow, there is not much benefit in transport.

Standing on the city wall of Jiameng Pass, holding on to the crenel that had been mottled by the harshness of the years, Zheng Pu looked at Ma Mingge Road in front of the pass and sighed in disappointment.

At this time, the night has already shrouded the earth.

The roar of insects in the midsummer season alternated with the thunderous purring of the soldiers in the pass.

"Overseer, are you worried about the evil for walking on the Ma Ming Pavilion Road tomorrow?"

While frowning in thought, a whisper of concern came from beside him.

Turning his head to look at him, he saw that Huo Yi came to his side at an unknown time, inserting the torch in his hand into the hole in the short wall.

Seeing him coming, he didn't wait for a reply, and continued, "I just searched for the part and the guard to ask. Although the Ma Ming Pavilion Road is more dangerous than the Jiange Road, it is better than the plank roads, and there are few stone steps. Where you climb, the marching speed should be faster. And the outer railings of the wooden plank road are surrounded by iron cables, so the soldiers can be less afraid when walking."

Well, many of the soldiers who followed Huo Jun to Jiameng Pass in the past are Huo Yi's current part, and they know Ma Mingge Road best.

"good!"

After listening, Zheng Pu couldn't help but praised, "Shao Xian is in charge, and he has thought through every detail, so what worries do I have?"

"The Overseer is overrated."

With a smile and modesty, Huo Yi continued, "Overseer, marching tomorrow, the Yunnan horse that Fu Yi rides, let my part lead it instead."

"Well, why?"

Not knowing where to go, Zheng Pu raised his eyebrows and asked, "Fu Yi's Dian horse is quite docile. Is there any danger in passing through this pavilion?"

"No, be careful for your upper ear."

Huo Yi shook his head slightly and explained it accordingly.

Maming Pavilion Road is the road from Jiameng to Baishuiguan. It is opened according to the flow of Bailong River, with a total length of about 120 miles.

The pavilion is the building in the sky.

As the name suggests, this is a road that mostly relies on the plank road, and is built on a steep cliff.

Walking on it, you will see the Bailongjiang River under your feet, which is very thrilling.

Even a well-trained warhorse walking on the battlefield would neigh in horror.

The distance is not much. In the past, when Ma Chao, the Hou Ma Chao of the village, went to Shu to join the late emperor Liu Bei, and the Xiliang Iron under his command was riding this road, many horses were frightened and agitated, and even fell off the cliff and died.

Therefore, Huo Yi was worried that the Dianma would be frightened and agitated, which would put the young Fu Yan in danger.

"I see!"

After Zheng Pu heard this, he couldn't help but nodded again and again, "Then there is Lao Shaoxian."

When the words fell, he grinned again, and said softly, "Shao Xianzun is the first emperor, when the Jiameng Pass was here, hundreds of people overcame the sharpness of more than ten thousand soldiers, without losing the lonely city for years, and able to chase out The general Xiangcun beheading thieves outside the customs, such a feat is rarely seen in ancient times and modern times, and it really makes me and other younger generations admire."

"Yi, take the test first and thank the Overseer for the praise."

When he was mentioned about his late father, Huo Yi hurriedly looked down and thanked him.

Immediately, there was a hint of disappointment on his face, "It has been many years since Xian Kao died of illness, and I have been a seven-foot man for a long time! But I have not achieved an inch of merit, and I have humiliated the name of Xian Kao, and I am a son of man!"

Zheng Pu also sighed in his heart.

After Huo Yi said this, he remembered the attack on Yinping Di Wang Qiangduan again.

However, there was a high-spirited look on his face, and he encouraged Huo Yi to say, "Shaoxian is impatient! Now that our army has been awarded the title of construction and sent to Hanzhong again, are you still worried about the time when he will not be able to make contributions?"

"It is exactly what the Overseer said!"

When Zheng Pufu finished his words, Huo Yi did not answer, but Zhao Guang, who strode forward, took the lead, "The Northern Expedition against Wei has not yet begun, why should Shaoxian say that he has not achieved meritoriousness? That said, maybe he can be awarded the pioneer by the Prime Minister!"

Well, he was on duty tonight and just went to patrol the camp.

Huo Yi waited for him to move forward, then clenched his fist and stomped over, and scolded with a smile, "You are so talkative! I don't know what's wrong with this reason? It's just a momentary feeling!"

"Hahaha~~~"

Zhao Guang, who had known him for a long time, couldn't help laughing out loud.

Huo Yi ignored him, but turned his head to look at the Bailong River under the bright moon, and said with emotion, "I envy Brother Wenrong a little bit. After he recruited troops, he went straight to Hanzhong County, and he had the opportunity to replace Liao's army and stationed in the army. In Guangshishu siege. A few days ago, I wrote a book and returned, claiming that I often have the opportunity to lead my own guards out of the customs, and I have personally killed the two!"

Zhang Bao was actually awarded the post of Guangshi Governor?

Why didn't Brother Xiuran write a letter to say evil?

Hearing this, Zheng Pu couldn't help but be surprised.

He has been staying in the military camp in recent months, and he does not know much about the news from the DPRK and China.

Moreover, he had no friendship with Zhang Bao, and only knew that the army led by Zhang Bao was given the title of "Curdworm" by the Prime Minister.

Naturally, the origin of the name is to take the two clans of the moth as the main force in the army.

"Yes!"

Just now, he also persuaded Zhao Guang, who was impatient, to stand side by side without stepping forward, and regretfully said, "If the soldiers we recruited at that time were to migrate to Hanzhong County to set up households, it might also be suitable for the meeting."

"Heh~~~"

It also made Huo Yi snort coldly, with a smile that is not a smile, and glanced sideways, "The Northern Expedition has not yet begun, what does it mean that the merits have not been established!"

Suddenly, Zhao Guang's face froze.

Not to be outdone, he slammed it with a punch, "You are so tongue-in-cheek!"

"Hahaha~~~~~"

"Hahaha~~~~~"

Following that, the two weaklings laughed loudly.

And Zheng Pu, who witnessed the two of them frolicking, couldn't help but smile.

He also stepped forward and stood side by side with them, looking at the canyon outside the pass with his hands behind his back.

But seeing the bright moon bursting like mercury, sprinkled all over the world, spread out on the Bailong River, ripples like silk, like a silver thread, meandering away with the hope of the people on the pass to make achievements.

Day and night.

Just looking at it, his heart suddenly froze again.

He suddenly remembered that since last year, Zhuge Qiao and Guan Xing had been sent by the Prime Minister to the garrison camps in various counties and counties, where they lived with their soldiers, and watched and experienced military affairs.Mi Wei and Pang Hong, who had returned from recruiting soldiers from Wenshan County, were sent to train under Chen Dao, the general of the expedition to the west and the governor of Yong'an.

In addition, now Zhang Bao succeeded Liao Hua and was appointed as the Governor of Guangshi.
It also means that the new army who was awarded the title of Yu Jian, as well as the younger generation who was given a different weapon, Zhuge Liang, the prime minister, has quietly been given powers to practice!

The second generation of the great Han meritorious deeds, the fledglings with their feathered wings, all have to spread their wings!

And the Xuanwu army that he led was only to escort grain and food to Hanzhong County?
Zhao Guang and Huo Yi have never had the opportunity to fight, how can the prime minister turn a blind eye?

As for his promotion in the past two years, whether or not the Prime Minister will consider favoring one over the other, it is not good to promote too much, and there is no need to worry.

Since the Battle of Yiling, the Prime Minister has always been resolute in pushing forward.

For example, Ma Su was enlisted in the army before Jiang Wan.

For example, when Ma Zhong was praised by the late emperor, the prime minister first promoted him to be the subordinate governor of his family, and then appointed him the post of prefect, so that he could lead an army to fight the rebellion in Nanzhong alone.

Now I am no different!

Well, if this is the case, will the crusade against Yinping Di Wang Qiangduan be granted to me?

No wonder, brother Zirui, as our military supervisor, was given a different job by the prime minister and sent to Yang'ankou to look for Ma Dai more than ten days before the issuance of the grain protection order.

The so-called other things should be looking for Ma Dai to ask for a few people, who are familiar with Qiang Di affairs and terrain, right?
After all, there were many Di people from Wudu in the iron cavalry of Xiliang who entered Shu with Ma Chao, Houxiang, back then, and now they are all under the command of Ma Dai.

Ha, I am too late!
In the blink of an eye, my mind was overwhelmed.

Zheng Pu couldn't help but feel that the meandering of the Bailong River in his eyes was so charming.

Turning his head slightly, he saw that Zhao Guang and Huo Yi were still stunned by the narrow wall, and couldn't help but smile again.

However, he also did not inform the speculation in his heart.

Talking about military affairs is a serious crime!
Even if the Prime Minister is different from him again, he will never forgive him lightly.

That's why he coughed a few times, and when Huo and Zhao turned their heads to look at him, he instructed in a light tone, "It's night, we still need to travel tomorrow, so let's rest."

"promise!"

Hearing this, Huo and Zhao both took their orders and left.

The next day, stepping on Ma Ming Pavilion Road, there were many people who grew up in the mountains and died, and many of them turned pale.

Walking on a wooden plank road that is no more than ten feet wide, and being squeezed by the cliffs and cliffs on both sides, the roaring mountain wind hits the surface. That kind of taste is unknown to those who have not experienced it!

Dozens of Yunnan horses in the army, all blindfolded with cloth, were led by Huo Yi's trilogy, and they were worthy of walking among them.

Occasionally, because of the iron chain guard chain attached to the wooden pillar, the mountain wind will sway and sway, making a neigh in shock.

It also made everyone feel uneasy in their hearts, lest they be frightened and agitated.

And Zheng Pu finally knew why Huo Jun was able to kill General Zhang Lu Xiang Cun in the past.

Presumably, it was the time when Zhang Lu's army withdrew, Xiang Cun Palace.And Huo Jun saw the enemy army set foot on the Ma Ming Pavilion Road, so he led the elite to attack, and when the enemy army was blocked in the pavilion road and could not return to help, he was able to kill the thief chief!
Among them, keen observation and decisiveness in capturing fighter planes are indispensable.

Well, I don't know, does Huo Yi have the style of his father?
If not, this time to conquer Yinping Di Wang Qiangduan, let him lead the front to try?

However, how was it that Zhao Guang, who was also looking for meritorious deeds, did not feel favoritism over the other?
And do, and think.

Zheng Pu held on to the iron cable and guarded the chain, and walked slowly, protecting Fu Yan on the inside of the plank road.

But he didn't want to, Fu Yan raised his head, showing a stubborn look on his face, "Sir, I'm not afraid of heights or danger. Why don't you supervise the other soldiers, sir?"

Ugh, this kid!
There was a smile in his heart, Zheng Pu restrained his face, and said, "The boy is noisy! Since you are not afraid of the danger, then recite the book! Can you memorize the "Xiaohe Policy" I gave you?"

"Mr. Hui, never."

Hanging his head, Fu Yi replied with a voice like a gnat.

Immediately, he hurriedly lifted it up again, holding on to the flying pliers chapter of "Zhi He Ce" in his hand, and recited it aloud.

The familiar voice entered his ears, and Zheng Pu's heart was slightly wider.

At least, seeing the wobbly iron chain guard chain didn't seem to make his heart sway so much.
Ok?
iron chain? !
Suddenly widening his eyes, Zheng Pu looked back and forth at the steep mountain wall outside the pavilion.

It seems that the ropeway can be used here, hanging with pulleys, and transporting the grain with high and low gravitational inertia?

The water of the Shu River is known to be refreshing.

The iron of the ancient stone mountain in Linqiong County, Shu County, is known for its rigidity.

And the prime minister's palace, Xi Cao, Pu Yuan, is known for his unusual methods of casting, so he should be able to smelt good steel to make pulleys, right?

　Thanks to the book friend "Zhuge Dali's first boyfriend" for the reward.

　　Regarding the topography and geography in the text, many book lovers should not like it, but they have to write about it.In history, the Prime Minister's Northern Expedition was unsuccessful, mainly because he lost to logistics.This article will be distorted if the logistical issues are not handled properly.Furthermore, to be honest, the data research is even more terrifying.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)