Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 105 New Yangping Pass
There are two passages between Hanzhong and Bashu, one is the Micang Road and the other is the Jinniu Road.

Micang Road is named after it crosses Micang Mountain. Hanzhong can enter the Sanba area through Micang Road. However, because the center of Bashu is in the Chengdu area, and merchants and troops transporting through Micang Road need to cross mountains and ridges, some of them are not very convenient. It is convenient, so communication between Bashu and Hanzhong Unicom is mainly through Jinniu Road.

Stone and cow dung are gold, and five dings clear the way.

The Tao of the Golden Bull dates back to the ninth year of the Gengyuan Period of King Qin Huiwen. In order to occupy the land of Shu, King Qin Huiwen told the King of Shu that there was a kind of stone cow in the Qin State, and its poop was gold.The King of Shu wanted the stone ox, but King Qin Hui said that the road was difficult and dangerous and could not be transported, so the King of Shu sent five strong men to dig into the mountain to open a road, so the Golden Ox Road was created.

The route of Jinniu Road starts from Hanzhong via Yangping Pass to Baishui Pass and Zhaohua, and then crosses Jianmen Pass through Zitong, Mianyang and Guanghan to reach the capital. This road is often widened and repaired, and the road is smooth. It is the best way to travel between Hanzhong and Bashu. the best choice.

Therefore, when there is a conflict between Hanzhong and Bashu, and a war will break out in the future, how to block the enemies of Bashu from Hanzhong is a question that Zhang Lu, the current controller of Hanzhong, has to think about.

"Li Jun, the location of Xin Yangping Pass you chose is very good." Zhang Lu praised Sima Li Xiu.

The original Yangpingguan in Hanzhong was located in the plain area where the Haoshui River and the Miochuan River meet, with the Haushui River to the west and the Miochuan River to the south. At the intersection of the two rivers on the city side, the Haoshui River and the Miochuan River can be used as a moat. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and it is located exactly Jinniu Road is the only way for the Bashu army to enter Hanzhong, so the location is not bad.

But Zhang Lu was not worried, so he sent Sima Li Xiu to see if he could find an address near Yangping Pass. As the city site of the new Yangping Pass, it would form a diagonal relationship with the old Yangping Pass, giving Hanzhong the stability of Mount Tai.

As a Sima, Li Xiu quickly found the location of Xin Yangping Pass. He chose to build Xin Yangping Pass on Zouma Ridge on the left side of Jinniu Road in front of the old Yangping Pass.

When Li Xiu heard Zhang Lu's praise, he smiled slightly and explained: "Master, when we build a state or build a capital, we all rely on dangers and obstacles. Mountains and rivers are the dangers of heaven; cities and towns are the dangers of man. A city must be based on mountains and rivers. solid."

"Master, please take a look." Li Xiu pointed to the mountain shape of Zoumaling and continued: "Zoumaling is a steep mountain and extremely difficult to climb. If a city is built on Zomaling, if the enemy of Chengdu wants to attack, they will have to attack from above. It is extremely inconvenient for them, but our army is high on the mountain, from a commanding position, with a clear view of the enemy's situation, and is completely safe."

"In addition, if the enemy in Chengdu wants to cross us and attack Jiuyangping Pass, our army can send troops from Zoumaling, or cut off their waist, or disturb their rear troops, so that they cannot concentrate on attacking the city, and our army can be sent from Zoumaling. Rushing down the mountain, it is difficult for the army to resist."

"In this way, Hanzhong is as stable as Mount Tai."

Zhang Lu nodded repeatedly. He recited sentences from Sun Tzu's Art of War and Terrain in a high and steady tone, with some wanton pride in his tone.

"What Sima said is very reasonable and agrees with my heart. The Art of War says: 'If there is a dangerous situation, I will be the first to occupy it. I will be in Gaoyang to wait for the enemy. If the enemy is the first to occupy it and lure it away, don't follow it.'"

"If the New Yangping Pass in Zoumaling is built, our army can be located in Gaoyang and attack the enemies of Chengdu. The enemies of Chengdu can only retreat with their troops and there is nothing they can do."

Zhang Lu seemed to see the helpless situation of the army led by Liu Zhang in front of the old and new Yangping Pass. He couldn't help but let go and laughed. The birds that lived in the mountains and forests on Zouma Ridge were frightened and flew into the sky with flapping wings. Hovering endlessly in the air.

"I will trouble Li Jun with the construction of New Yangping Pass." Zhang Lu thought for a while and handed over the construction of New Yangping Pass to Li Xiu. He was relieved of Li Xiu's talents.

Li Xiu respectfully agreed: "Promise." Then Zhang Lu and his party descended from Zomaling and returned to the old Yangping Pass. Li Xiu took his troops and began to plan the construction scope of the new Yangping Pass on Zomaling and excavate first. Check the water and soil in several locations and choose the most suitable place for building the city.

Zhang Lu returned to the old Yangpingguan County Temple and saw his mastermind Yan Pu standing at the door waiting for his arrival.

"Gong Cao, what's the matter?" Zhang Lu stopped his horse, dismounted, and asked Yan Pu at the same time.

His meritorious officer was born in the Yan family of the Anhan family in Ba County. He had a noble status. Even if something happened, he would usually wait for him in the county temple. Today, he ran to the door to wait, presumably something big had happened.

Yan Pu did not speak immediately, but led Zhang Lu to the Mingtang of the county temple, and after retreating to the left and right, he said: "Your Majesty, do you still remember the Sima Zhao Wei of the old Yizhou Shepherd Liu Yan."

Zhang Lu knew about Zhao Wei. As the Taicang order of the imperial court, Zhao Wei left his official position and followed Liu Yan to Shu. In addition, Zhao Wei was born in the Zhao family of the Anhan family in Ba County and was familiar with the geography and people of Bashu. Therefore, Liu Yan He relied heavily on Zhao Wei, who could be regarded as Liu Yan's number one general.

When Liu Yan was still alive, he stayed in Chengdu for a while. When he went in and out of the Prefectural Mufu, he had a few nods with Zhao Wei. He wanted to make friends with Zhao Wei, a powerful official, but Zhao Wei didn't want to. When dealing with him, after all, he is a believer in ghost ways, and few scholars in Yizhou look down upon him.

"We have met a few times, but we are not very familiar with each other and have no friendship."

Zhang Lu was a little curious as to why Yan Pu suddenly mentioned Zhao Wei. He had heard that Zhao Wei had made great efforts in recommending Liu Zhang as the shepherd of Yizhou.

At first, he was happy that Liu Zhang, who was gentle and weak, was elected as the shepherd of Yizhou, and he wanted to thank Zhao Wei. However, Liu Zhang first put down the rebellion in Bajun in ten days, and now he went to Nanzhong to put down the Soyi. They will naturally deal with him in the future so that he cannot stay in Hanzhong safely.

Therefore, he disliked Zhao Wei who promoted Liu Zhang to the position of Yizhou Shepherd. Fortunately, Zhao Wei promoted a Qianlong to the position of Yizhou Shepherd, causing him to run around and worry. Regarding the defense issues in Hanzhong, there is some anxiety every day.

"Zhao Wei sent me a letter." Yan Pu squinted his eyes and smiled.

"Huh?" Zhang Lu looked puzzled. He had never heard of any relationship between Yan Pu and Zhao Wei, so he made a guess.

"Could it be that Zhao Wei wanted to take advantage of the fact that Gongcao and he were both born in Anhan County, Ba County, and are both from the same hometown, so he sent a letter asking you to inform him so that he can capture Hanzhong."

This should be the case. Zhang Lu confirmed his idea. Now that Hanzhong and Chengdu are in conflict, Zhao Wei, who is under Liu Zhang, will definitely wait for an opportunity to disrupt Hanzhong.

"No." Yan Pu shook his head and said with a smile, and this meritorious officer who was never overjoyed or angry actually started laughing at this moment.

　ps: The company is working overtime today, so I will give you a chapter. I will read it over the weekend and make up for it. I would like to apologize to all readers.

　　
　
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