The Rise of the Marquis

Chapter 29

On the 39th of the Brumaire, Wang Jian had already arrived at the Pavilion Station. This post station was officially established by the Boulevard Fort. Business travelers and troops who entered and left the Boulevard Fort had to pass by here. A small settlement gradually formed in the open area to the north, known as Liangting Village.

There is a small river in the valley, which is a tributary of Baishui River. It flows through Sentinel Ridge, crosses the Liangtingyi Valley, and joins Langshui in the north.

To the west is a large mountain that stretches for more than [-] miles, named Dadui Mountain, and to the east is the red mountain that spreads from the pavilion to the east. , the northern mountains that can be seen in Maling City are actually the northern section of the majestic Red Mountain.

As for why it is called Hongshan, Sun Difang also told him, because many hillsides of Hongshan will be as dark red as blood under the sun, and they will form a large area, which is a spectacle, especially in the west section near the Boulevard and the pavilion. This situation is more obvious. Over time, people call it Hongshan.

However, there is no such phenomenon in the eastern section near Maling City, and there are lush trees, rich products, and many animals in the mountains, supporting many hunters, so some Maling people do not call it Hongshan, but Daxianshan, and there are rumors There are gods and so on who have attained the Tao in the mountains.

For this reason, Sun Difang also lamented the injustice of heaven. The same mountain supports countless people in the eastern section near Maling City, but in their western section, the vegetation is sparse, and birds and beasts are also rare. He said that Maling City may really have heaven. Bless, the gods of mountains and mountains are all towards them.

Wang Jian led a few soldiers, Liu Yu, Uncle Gong, Sun Difang and others to climb up the northern slope of Hongshan Mountain. From a ridge, he looked at the continuous mountain peaks in the east. Under the evening sun, he also saw Those strange scenery, large ridges reflect light like poor-quality mirrors, patches of dark red land stretch from the middle of the mountain to the top of the mountain, and the vegetation on the reddish-brown ridges is sparse, and he guessed that the sunlight reflected into the sky would also scare away the birds , so there is no living thing in the sky in this area, and the clean orange-red sunrise is particularly conspicuous and almost dizzying, stretching their figures very long.

"An ominous place." Liu Yu spat out a few words.

After she finished talking, the faces of the people next to her were ugly, but Wang Jian didn't care: "I don't know for sure." He already had some preliminary guesses about the Tut landform and natural landscape, but it still needs to be verified.

Speaking of which, his eyes have returned to the valley. At the front of the pavilion, someone has started to build watchtowers and wooden fences. The busy workers are like ants under the command of the foreman, and there are more forts under construction behind the valley. , some are located on both sides of the valley, and behind them are more solid stone fortresses.

Especially in the last mile or so of the most forward sentry tower, a strong fortress was built in the narrowest part of the river valley.

Like everyone else, Liu Yu was a little puzzled: "These fortresses can allow 2000 people to resist an army of [-]? Have you ever fought?"

Wang Jian turned around, "No, but I'm a genius." After he finished speaking, he grinned, and several people were speechless by his self-confidence. Liu Yu looked at him and seriously asked: "This matter is not a joke. They didn't dare to touch me even after the defeat, I would at most go back to Hongnong County, Chang'an, you are different.

That old Mu Sheng must be eager to get your head, otherwise his prestige will plummet.

You killed his commander, his nephew, and now this matter has spread all over Maling City, and there are not a few people who laugh at it, and other Zhengqing are still waiting to see the joke. "

After hearing what he said, a light flashed in Wang Jian's mind, and he beckoned to Sun Difang and asked, "Sir, the next year will be the election of the next ruling minister, right?"

Sun Difang nodded, "That's right, on May 66 of the following year, the six ministers and nobles above the viscount and above will gather in Handan to worship the Queen of Heaven and the Lord of the Land and Mountains, and elect the next Minister in charge."

"This sounds a bit like the practices and habits of the Huns. Why do you ask this?" Liu Yu asked.

Wang Jian laughed and said, "When you are still so stupid, King Zhao can't force the princes to fight each other, but the six Zhengqing can."

Liu Yu's face turned ugly when he heard his words at first, but his eyes lit up in the second half, "You mean the opponent of United Mu Sheng." After she finished speaking, she was angry at being called a fool and kicked Wang Jianyi foot.

Wang Jian bared his teeth, this bitch has practiced before!If his golden core body is still there, let alone kick her to the bone!

"That's right, Mu Sheng wanted the Tiger Talisman so much, and he intervened in Heyang's affairs. It's still at this point in time. I don't believe he didn't mean to compete for the ruling minister. As long as he wants to, there will be enemies." Wang Jian analyzed the situation with his hands on his feet. Indecent, he caught the eyes of the audience, Liu Yu nodded, his face turned red and he looked sideways to the other side, and whispered: "Who is the enemy of that old guy, and he also intends to fight for the ruling secretary of your country."

"The six ministers in the country, Mr. Li Shi, have been stationed in Howl City in the north for a long time. The land in Li Shi City is barren and far away from Handan, and they have never had any intention of competing for the position of the ruling minister.

Zhang Gu'an, the Duke of Changping, is located in the southwestern border. The year before last, he angered the Han army. The Han army broke through the Light Wolf City and besieged Changping. It is said that more than 3000 people died. Even the Light Wolf City was almost burned. It was the copper coins that made the Han army retreat, and now they are seriously injured. They have sent envoys to Chang'an several times to apologize, and they have no intention of competing for the ruling minister.

Yangyuan Lord Su Anping was originally the one with the most troops and the strongest strength. Many years ago, it was said that his fiefdom was dominated by [-] people. However, he suffered the most in the battle with Zhongshan Kingdom six years ago, because his Yangyuan City was At the front line, to the west of Linshui, after Linshui is the Zhongshan Kingdom, which has not recovered over the years and is unable to compete for the ruling minister.

Changning Gong Zhao Qing is the ruling secretary of this session, and he can't compete for it.

The only ones who are interested are Ma Ling Gong Mu Sheng and Wu An Gong Gong Sun Lin. "

"Gongsun Lin?" Wang Jian read the name.

Sun Difang immediately explained: "Wu'an City is the closest to Handan. It has always defended the capital, is rich in copper mines, and has a close relationship with the royal family. The current wife of Marquis Wu'an is the sister of the current monarch."

Wang Jian thought for a while: "Mr. Sun, write a copy of the book for me, write it to Marquis Wu'an, explain the situation here, and explain to him that if King Zhao just sits idly by and lets Mu Sheng win, his annexation of Heyang will greatly increase With his strength, it will be very unfavorable for him to be elected as the executive secretary in two years' time."

Sun Difang nodded: "I'll do it right away when I get down the mountain."

"Although under the feudal system, the army's assembly speed is not fast, but it can't be delayed. Within [-] days, all but the largest stone fortress will be completed, and the soldiers will be stationed in the rear fortress from the front camp.

Also get me a fast horse, I'm going to Sentinel Hill tonight. "Wang Jian ordered.

"How many soldiers do you want to bring?"

"No, I'll go by myself." Wang Jian said, he was still thinking about the mysterious spirit liquid produced by the old willow tree.

"This Marquis is too dangerous."

"It's okay, Wu Yi and the others are already there, nothing will happen, I've made up my mind, so let's do it." Wang Jian waved his hand.

(End of this chapter)