Three Kingdoms

　　　Sir, Wang Er and the others are back. 』

Jiang Gan nodded and said, "Let Wang Er come in. You guys, stay outside." 』

Wang Er walked into the room and met with Jiang Gan.

Wang Er looked around and lowered his voice, "I took the opportunity... to send out a signal..."

Jiang Gan said "Yes", smoothed the wrinkles on his sleeves, and said in an indifferent tone: "We are doing things for the Han Dynasty, for the common people of the world... The Han Dynasty originally suffered at the hands of the Dong thief, causing millions of lives to be harmed, but now everything No more...for the sake of the great man...for the sake of all the people in the world..."

Wang Er secretly rolled his eyes.

 Jiang Gan murmured, as if he was mentally building himself up, or convincing himself. When he was in Xu County, he really thought so, but as he gradually moved from Wancheng to Shang County, what he saw and heard along the way, especially after meeting the people of Guanzhong in Shang County, These ideas seemed to begin to waver.

 In Jizhou and Yuzhou, rumors are very popular that the people in Guanzhong are living in dire straits...

 After Dong Zhuo came to power, there were rumors that he had disembowelled people in the streets, devoured the flesh and blood of living people, burned loyal ministers, slept on dragon beds and ravaged palace maids, etc. These were the most frequent and most exciting rumors in Shandong. Every now and then, someone will express with righteous indignation that national thieves are harming people and killing innocent people, but at the same time they will wink and ask for a step to say something, especially about the dragon bed, the red wave, and the palace maid. Can foam up.

 After Fei Qian took control of Guanzhong, the rumors did not stop.

It's just that Dong Zhuo was replaced by Fei Qian. Although the emperor is now in Xu County, some people still say that Fei Qian has a green face and fangs and eats the heart and liver of children every day. Others say that Fei Qian built a palace in Chang'an and conquered the world. The beautiful women were tortured day and night, etc., and then someone shouted, "The governor and I are incompatible, brother, please say something..."

 But now, the dream seems to have some signs of waking up.

"gentlemen! Now that things have happened, don’t think about this anymore. Wang Er was a little impatient, his eyes were a little cold, and he stared at Jiang Gan and said, "Sir... At this moment, there is no room for two... His family is still waiting for him to return in triumph and honor his hometown... 』

Jiang Gan was silent for a while, then nodded, "That's right...then let's go according to the original plan..."

 Wang Er just said he had accepted the order and then retreated.

Wang Er is just a pseudonym, his real name is Dongligun.

 He is from Nanyang and once had a bad reputation, but he has never had any channels or opportunities for promotion. After all, the surname Dongli is a minor surname as soon as you hear it. In addition, there is a relative, Mr. Dongguo, as a footnote, so it is good if it does not become a joke to others.

 Dongguo and Dongli actually refer to a place, which is the east side of Xinzheng City, the capital of the Zheng State in the Spring and Autumn Period. The area between the city wall and the east gate is called "Dongguo", and the area within the east gate is called "Dongli". So the surnames like Murakami, Inobe, Tanana, etc. are actually the same pattern...

And Zhengerbajing is a surname that comes from the nobility of the Spring and Autumn Period. It is either a feudal state, a feudal town, or an official position. It is like a surname like Dongli. Everyone knows that his ancestors are mud-legged. son.

 So Dongligun wants to improve himself...

 At least there won't be any more **** Dongguodongli, and this time I will live in the center of the city!

Who doesn’t have a desire to live in a big city?

Who said the pigs in the east can’t conquer the cabbage in the center of the city?

Isn’t the Yuan family also from Nanyang?

They are both from Nanyang, so why is he worse than Yuan?

The imperial army...well, wrong, Cao Jun agreed. As long as he succeeds this time, Cao Ren will recommend him to be the governor of Nanyang!

This is the governor of Nanyang!

Dongligun could even imagine how he would slap the faces of those who laughed at him and ridiculed him when he really became the governor of Nanyang!

 It is wise to not deceive young people into poverty!

In order to be able to jump up the class, improve his own status, and become a man above others, Dongli Gun consciously must kill decisively, and must be ruthless and unscrupulous to become stronger. Isn’t this world about killing and eating people? If killing one person can't solve the problem, then kill two or countless others! Eating alone cannot improve one’s self-level, that is if one does not eat enough and continues to eat!

 As for Jiang Gan's hesitation, it doesn't exist here at Dongligun...

  What a hesitation!

No one can block his way!

Dongligun left Jiang Qian's house, gathered his men, and whispered: "You have to keep an eye on Jiang Ziyi, this guy is a little shaken... We are here to do big things. Mother-in-law and mother-in-law are half-hearted, how can we achieve big things?" ! 』

 The surrounding subordinates nodded.

They are all Nanyang Rangers, and their hands are stained with human blood. They have no burden at all about killing people or anything like that.

 If you have money, you are your father.

For the sake of money, it’s okay to call anyone “dad”, let alone dad, just “ye”.

Dongligun rolled his eyes and said, "Now that Shang County has not returned from its inspection, it is a perfect opportunity... Not only can we take the opportunity to kill the chief of Shang County, but we can also help General Cao win the Wuguan Pass by cooperating inside and outside!" This is definitely a great achievement! What do you think? 』

“We are familiar with the matter of instigating civilians to cause trouble...” one person asked, “but if we want to take the Wuguan Pass, this...maybe it’s not easy to do?” 』

　　　What’s so difficult about this? Dongligun sneered, "There are so many idiots in Shang County!" Think about it yesterday, wasn't it just a few words of encouragement that caused a commotion? 』

　　　『As long as the chief of Shang County is killed first, the city will be in chaos. Then we will clamor for these fools to go to Wuguan, and then we will look for an opportunity to seize the Wuguan gate... Hehe! Great job is done! Believe me, you can’t go wrong! When the time comes, you and I will not only receive rewards, but also merits! You will never have to worry about being a high-ranking official and having a good salary! 』

Everyone looked at each other and saw the greed in the eyes of others, "Go for it!" Just do it! 』

"In this way, we will still act according to the original plan...split up among the civilians..." Dongligun whispered, "When the commotion starts, the head of Shang County will come...With the last foreshadowing, he must be unprepared, we That’s it… Hehe… Then after we kill the boss, we take the seal and ribbon, and then go straight to the south gate…”

Everyone looked around and didn't have any other ideas, so they nodded in agreement and went their separate ways.

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 At Wuguan Pass and the city gate tower, Liao Hua and Huang Zhong were checking military defenses.

Wuguan Pass is built along the cliff, with the north and south connected by the stone walls. The mountain below the city wall is steep and the rocks are four-dimensional, making it naturally dangerous and solid.

 Looking from the city gate tower, you can see the Danshui in the mountains, winding down and flowing endlessly.

After the military defense matters were settled, Liao Hua also took a break from his work and looked at Danshui in the distance. Of course, he could also see a corner of Cao Jun's camp on the edge of Danshui.

　　　『Cao’s army was probably cutting down trees everywhere and preparing siege equipment. Huang Zhong said beside Liao Hua, "I have seen Cao Zixiao before, and he is by no means mediocre...Cao's army has not moved at the moment, but if Cao's army comes, it will be extremely ferocious." Liao Guanling still needs to strengthen some military defenses. 』

Liao Hua nodded and said, "What General Han Sheng said is true." However, there is a saying in the martial arts hall..."

　　　『What words? ” Huang Zhong asked.

Liao Hua said, "The danger of mountains and streams is not needed to strengthen a country." 』

Huang Zhong was stunned for a moment and frowned, "What Colonel Liao means is... does this still require a loyal and righteous heart?" 』

 Huang Zhong had never thought that Liao Hua was so pedantic before, but today Liao Hua actually said such words, which really surprised Huang Zhong.

Liao Hua glanced at Huang Zhong and knew that he had thought wrong, so he smiled and said: "What I mean is that although the main road around Wuguan is along Danshui, there are many small roads around it... General Wei before I led my soldiers to investigate and tried to block them all, but it was a waste of time and effort, and the gain was not worth the loss... Moreover, in the martial arts hall, there is another explanation for the saying "A country cannot be strengthened by the danger of mountains and rivers"... A strong city is strong, Most of the bad things come from within..."

　　　『So...it’s really Jiang Ziyi? ” Huang Zhong asked.

Liao Hua nodded, "It's very possible... So, if we let them do it on their own, it would be better than us setting up defenses everywhere?" 』

Huang Zhong just smiled, obviously feeling more relaxed.

Liao Hua looked into the distance, "I guess...it will only take the past two days..."

　　　『If Commander Liao has something useful, just give him an order! ” Huang Zhong said with cupped hands.

"There is something really wrong..." Liao Hua turned around and looked in the direction of Shang County, "I wonder if I can ask General Han Sheng... If there are changes in Shang County, please ask General Han Sheng to suppress it..."

Huang Zhong said: "The captain is talking about Jiang Ziyi?" 』

Liao Hua smiled, "It's not just Jiang Ziyi..."

In fact, at the beginning, Liao Hua even suspected Huang Zhong, but when he got along with Huang Zhong, and some flaws were exposed intentionally or unintentionally, Huang Zhong was not abnormal, and he also reminded Liao Hua that there was something wrong here. At the same time, He didn't mind at all after Liao Hua called his song, and Liao Hua finally let go of Huang Zhong.

Liao Hua said: "It will be difficult for Jiang Ziyi and others to do it alone, so I think Cao Jun should have support...General Han Sheng might as well pay more attention..."

Huang Zhong understands this, so naturally he should not mention it. It's actually not difficult to capture Chiang. Finding out where Cao's army came from is the key issue.

By the way, we can also know some of Cao Jun’s falsehoods...

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　　Although there is moonlight shining in the sky, the road under our feet is still dark and difficult to walk.

In the night, the Wuguan Pass in the distance looks even more dangerous.

 Life is like climbing a mountain.

It seems that one mountain is higher than the other, but there are not many that can be climbed.

 Some even fell to death on the way...

It is a well-known fact that mountain roads are difficult to travel.

 Steep, tortuous, and changeable.

 For those who like to challenge their limits, eager to conquer and achieve success, climbing a mountain that others cannot climb is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to show off.

 Niu Jin needs this opportunity.

His surname is Niu, not Cao. Even if he wanted to be surnamed Cao, he had no chance. Those who are trapped and pressed at the bottom, unable to stand up, are not just Dongligun and Niu Jin, but also many people in Shandong. They may also have abilities of one kind or another, and they are also full of thoughts and ideas. They are eager to succeed, but most of the time, they have no chance of promotion and cannot climb to the top of the mountain.

 This road is not easy to walk.

 Moreover, the mountain road is also full of unknowns and dangers. If you make a wrong step, you may fall into an abyss.

 For the Jingxiang people, Cao Jun was an occupier and an invader.

 After all, the Han Dynasty belongs to the Liu family, and Liu Jingsheng is somewhat related to the royal family. He can be regarded as replacing the emperor to control the four directions, but the Cao family...

The same goes for General Fei Qian, a thief of the country.

 Niu Jin sees this very clearly.

Who is righteous and who is evil just depends on who wins in the end.

 Walking on the mountain road, every step needs to be cautious, but also full of confidence and courage. There is not room for too many people on the top of the mountain. Niu Jin was born in Jingxiang, so it is natural that he can only live in Jingxiang. He is not like those country gentlemen who have enough money to study and go gold plating, so he can only choose the nearest one. Opportunity to climb desperately.

 This is a bold plan, but one that is very likely to succeed...

Well, if it goes well.

 Niu Jin was thinking, a little distracted, and stepped on a loose stone with his foot, and he suddenly tilted!

 Fortunately, the fellow who had been following Niu Jin gave Niu Jin a hand, allowing Niu Jin's center of gravity to regain stability.

The stone that Niu Jin stepped on was jumping happily on the mountain rock wall and ran into the mountain stream.

Niu Jin bit his tongue, calmed his breathing, and then gestured behind him to climb up again.

 The mountain road is difficult to travel.

 For people who have no family to rely on and no foundation to squander, if they want to succeed and climb to the top of the mountain, what is the best way to go?

Chang'an, in fact, starting from the Han Dynasty, the surrounding passes began to be less solid and precipitous than during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods due to changes in mountain geography and the influence of cold and warm climates.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Hangu Pass was invincible in the world.

 By the Han Dynasty, Han Gu was a younger brother...

 Then in the Tang Dynasty, even Chang'an, the capital of China, was turned around again and again.

And what is very interesting is that the Tang Dynasty not only strengthened Tongguan, but also strengthened Wuguan, expanded the defense scope of Wuguan, and added several additional new passes, forming a formation similar to the Tang Tongguan Pass with the original old Wuguan Pass. A general pass defense system, not just a single pass for the city.

Even so, Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty was still occupied by rebels from different groups, taking various positions.

  Infatuation, arrogance, and those who think that a pass can resist foreign enemies for thousands of years are all a joke.

Even the Great Wall can't stop the nomads from raiding around the pass. How can there be no loopholes in the eight separate passes in Guanzhong?

 After all, the years have changed and the world has changed dramatically.

Wanting to rely on the pass to seek eternal peace can only be wishful thinking.

 Hanggu is like this, the Great Wall is like this, and Wuguan is like this.

 You are only as strong as yourself. No matter how strong the tortoise's shell is, the inside is still soft.

Although Jingzhou did not have any major conflicts with Wuguan after the Battle of Jingzhou, it does not mean that Cao Ren did not do anything or make some preparations...

Especially when Wuguan was in Qin and Chu, it was already a constant battle. The surrounding mountains were constantly fought for. The roads up and down Danshui were transparent to both sides. The only difference was that some only they knew, or It’s a secret that only you know.

Niu Jin followed the trail specially pointed out by Cao Ren, winding and climbing up, bypassing Wuguan, and approaching Shang County.

 The reason why these are trails that no one usually walks on is because there is a section of the road that is extremely dangerous, just like the section of road that Niu Jin is walking on now, which is called the Fish's Back.

Walking this section of the road is like really walking on the back of a big fish. Not only are there gravel and broken rocks, which are like thorns on the back of the fish, they can pierce the skin and flesh at any time, but the walking width is very narrow. , there are deep ravines on both sides, and if your foot slips, even if you are lucky enough to catch something, or you are stuck on the slope, you will inevitably get blood dripping from it, and if you fail to get stuck, you will directly delete the file...

 There are many such roads in the Qinling Mountains.

Just like there are many mountain roads from Hanzhong to Guanzhong, some are easy to walk, some are difficult to walk, even the apes will shake their heads after looking at it...

If the road to Yinping was called "Xiexing", then the road Niu Jin is taking now can only be called "Gambling".

Bet on yourself that you can live a life out of nine deaths, bet on yourself that you can climb up and rise to the top, what is at stake is your own life, and what you win is your own future!

Niu Jin prides himself on being brave and strong, otherwise he would not be willing to take on such a task, but on such a mountain road, he could not help but be secretly frightened. Fortunately, there were traces along these roads that Cao Jun's scouts had left before, and some ropes were specially left in dangerous places to help. Only then could they crawl on their knees and use all four limbs to pass this most dangerous part of the road.

Looking back, the mountain road was like a blade, and they seemed to have just walked on the blade...

　　『This…this is really a mountain of swords…』

Niu Jin murmured.

The people of the Cao family are not willing to do this kind of thing that is almost impossible to survive. Even if Cao Zhen pretends to argue, Niu Jin knows that even if he really doesn't stand up, this matter will not happen. It won't really be given to Cao Zhen. There will definitely be some legitimate and irrefutable reasons when the time comes. There will be some tasks that Cao Zhen must do for Cao Zhen to do, and even if he is reluctant, he must go there.

So, why bother getting to the point where both parties are embarrassed?

Niu Jin asked for a tassel, and Cao Zhen asked for orders. The people in the tent were full of praise, and Cao Ren's face was bright.

 Yes, this is risking one's life.

 But these days, if you are not from a well-known family, what qualifications do you have to ask for this or that?

Niu Jin represents the military academy with different surnames, and Cao Zhen represents the children of the Cao family. When the two sides are evened out, Cao Ren's men are all fighting for the lead, with an average monthly average of more than 10,000...ahem, that's the same meaning anyway...

 Being in the game, this is average and that is average, no one knows who averages whom, and who represents whom.

Niu Jin couldn't help but lick his lips, climbed on the stone cliff, and looked at the surrounding activities from a distance.

 After a while, everything was calm.

 It wasn’t until everyone passed the fish’s back that Niu Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh, not everyone. Thirty or forty people have been lost on the way here. If everyone hadn't been biting their teeth, the screams of falling would have resounded through the valley, alerting the hussar defenders. …

Now Niu Jin is waiting for the final signal from Shang County.

That’s right, even if you have climbed the mountain, survived the danger, fought hard all the way with blood dripping, and come to the end, you still have to see whether others will give you a chance...