First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 122 Shannan Road Consolation Ambassador

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Hearing Pei Ji's words, Li Yuan nodded, "Before, Xue Ju was harassing, so don't act rashly. Now Xue Ju has retreated, and there is no strong enemy for the time being. You can go directly to Bashu, but it's cold today, and the road to Bashu is difficult, but you don't know. How to enter Shu is the best."

The land of Bashu is surrounded by mountains, with Micang Mountain and Daba Mountain in the north, Longmen Mountain and Daxue Mountain in the west, Daliang Mountain in the south, Dalou Mountain and Wushan Mountain in the east. The landforms of Bashu are isolated from the world, and once a separate regime is formed, it is extremely difficult to destroy it, such as Gongsun Shu of the Western Han Dynasty, Liu Bei of the Shuhan of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Li Xiong of the Chenghan of the Western Jin Dynasty, etc., and at the end of the Sui Dynasty, Bashu was actually It is unoccupied.

Seeing that Li Yuan was worried about the route to Sichuan, all the ministers also frowned slightly, quite helpless, after all, the world knows that the road to Sichuan is difficult.

Someone suggested to go directly out of Chang'an City, from the south direction, take the Ziwu Valley, turn into Quenhui Hegu, go up the valley, cross the Qinling Mountains, and go straight to Hanzhong. This is the Ziwu Road since the Qin and Han Dynasties, going south first, then west .

But even if someone objected, because if you take the Meridian Road, go south and then west, the marching route is too long, the supply line will be stretched, and it will come into contact with Xiao Xian, who ruled Jingxiang separately, Li Yuan immediately rejected this route, and many ministers in the hall He was from Guanlong, had never been to Bashu, was not familiar with the road to Shu, and did not know much about it, so the atmosphere was a little stagnant for a while.

At this time, Gao Junya was full of energy and came out boldly. Obviously, since Gao Junya proposed to manage Bashu, he had made preparations.

"I recently came to extensively search for merchants in Bashu, and consulted classics. There are basically nine roads to enter Shu, namely the Jinniu Road, the Ziwu Road, the Lianyun Road, the Qishan Road, and the Tangluo Road.

The minister suggested entering Shu via the Tangluo Road, exiting Chang'an, heading southwest, passing through Hu County, crossing Yuyu, turning southwest, entering the Qinling Mountains from the Xiluo Valley, and then going up the Heihe River, Badou River and other river valleys, passing through Huayang and other places, to Hanzhong.

During the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Shuang, the general of Wei, used to attack Shu from the Tangluo Valley, and Jiang Wei, the general of Shu, also went out to attack Wei from the Tangluo Valley. Bashu, this road is the most convenient and fast, and it is also the most suitable for marching."

As Gao Junya spoke, he also took out the map and unfolded it. On the map of Guanzhong and Bashu, nine crooked routes were drawn, and the mountains, rivers and passes along the way were clearly marked. Take a closer look.

"Jun Ya is truly a great talent," Li Yuan praised sincerely.

Pei Ji, who was sitting on the side, looked at the map carefully, and sighed sincerely: "Everything will be established if it is not foreseen, and Junya is well prepared. It seems that the Bashu party is bound to win."

Hearing these words, Li Yuan also realized later, and asked directly: "Would Jun Ya want to go?"

"The minister is willing to go", Gao Junya did not shirk, and worshiped directly.

"Okay", Li Yuan was overjoyed, "Junya is willing to go, great things can be accomplished", immediately after a little deliberation, he said: "Give me a visit to the Prime Minister's House, don't ask Gao Junya to be the comfort ambassador of Shannan Road, once the first month is over, I will pass through Bashu."

Gao Junya gladly accepted the order.

Although Bashu is uninhabited, the counties and counties in various places are still erecting Sui banners. It seems easy to manage Bashu, but in fact it is also full of dangers. If there is no joint resistance, then life and death are really uncertain.

Regardless of the attitudes of the counties and counties in Bashu, the steep road to Shu has stumped many people. Therefore, some people are optimistic about Gao Junya's entry into Shu, while others are pessimistic.

After the crowd had dispersed, Li Yuan just returned to the harem, when a servant came to report, Dr. Zuo Guanglu Li Xiaogong asked to see him.

Li Xiaogong was the son of Li An, the great general who led the right army in the Sui Dynasty, and Li Yuan's nephew, the relationship was very close, and Li Xiaogong was both wise and brave, which was highly valued by Li Yuan.

Hearing Li Xiaogong begging for an audience, Li Yuan had no reason not to see him, Li Xiaogong wanted to salute as soon as he entered the door, but was stopped by Li Yuan, "My family doesn't need to be too polite, what can Xiaogong do?"

Li Xiaogong smiled when he heard the words, and without twitching, he immediately took out a scroll from his arms and offered it with both hands, "To tell the truth, my nephew is also studying the ancient Shu road recently. This is a map of entering Shu, although it is not as good as Gao Biejia It is fine, but it also poured a lot of hard work from my nephew, and I am presenting it to my uncle, hoping to help in the management of Bashu."

Li Yuan was quite curious when he heard the words, he immediately took the scroll, opened it and saw that the mountains and rivers of the Bashu land were also very comprehensive, and he was pleasantly surprised: "Is this drawn by Xiaogong?"

Li Xiaogong smiled shyly, "My nephew is very fond of the geography of mountains and rivers, and I am used to drawing maps whenever I go. A month ago, I heard that my uncle intends to go to Bashu, so I went to the two cities of East and West, looking for Bashu traders to understand the situation of mountains and rivers."

After finishing speaking, he seemed to think of an interesting incident, and said with a smile: "It's a coincidence that I found a person who is a tea merchant in Hanzhong. I once said that a few days ago, a man of extraordinary temperament asked him to learn about the terrain of Hanzhong. Now that I want to come, That person should be Gao Biejia."

Li Yuan laughed out loud when he heard it, and patted Li Xiaogong on the shoulder and praised: "Xiaogong has a heart."

Seeing this, Li Xiaogong bid farewell, Li Yuan was about to nod, but was startled suddenly.

"Hold on, Xiaogong," Li Yuan frowned slightly, "Xiaogong has the heart to care about state affairs, so hard work, how can it be in vain, if so, you will serve as the Xuanfu envoy, and go to Shu with the Duke of Yan after the first month, and your great contribution will be remembered at that time." .

Li Xiaogong was overjoyed when he heard the words, and he was busy thanking him. He is a man of culture and martial arts, and he is not willing to be a Zuo Guanglu doctor in the court. For Li Xiaogong, this qualification is enough, as a clan member, he is destined to be a prince in the future.

"Xiaogong, do you know why I appointed Duke Yan as the comfort ambassador today without thinking?" Li Yuan asked as he sat down and looked at the smiling Li Xiaogong.

"Yan Guogong is far-sighted, well-prepared, and loyal and pure, so he is the best choice," Li Xiaogong said deeply.

Li Yuan nodded, but shook his head again, and said straightly: "This is one aspect. In addition, Yan Guogong's younger brother, Gao Biaoren, is now the Sima of Shu County. He has been operating in Shu County for several years. The help of the Duke of Shu when he entered Shu."

Li Xiaogong nodded straightly when he heard the words, "So there is another reason", and suddenly realized after speaking, "Don't worry, uncle, my nephew will absolutely obey Gao Biejia's orders, and will never be dissatisfied."

A child can be taught, and Li Yuan smiled when he saw this. On the other hand, Li Xiaogong had prepared for many days, but now Gao Junya is in charge. It's his own junior, in this era where nepotism is common, if Li Xiaogong disobeys orders when the time comes, it is really possible.

(End of this chapter)