When talking about the vast northwest frontier, I believe the five characters "Yumen Pass Military Fortress" will appear in everyone's mind. It is enough to show the great reputation of this military frontier fortress known as the No. 1 in the world.
The majestic Jade Gate is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is like a nail that will never fall and is firmly set between the Western Desert of the vast sea and the Northern Plains of the Forest Sea. Since the establishment of the Yuguan Gate Military Fortress, Dahuang has truly been able to advance and attack in the northwest direction, and retreat and defend. For tens of thousands of years, the Yuguan Gate Frontier Fortress has been the most important barrier that the Desolate people relied on in the northwest frontier.
In fact, Yumen Pass did not originally exist as a military fortress. In Dahuang, there was such an interesting story circulating about the deeds of Yumen Pass:
In the past, a long time ago, there was a caravan passing through the northwest wasteland. Among them was a kind-hearted young man who rescued a wild goose while traveling. Later, when they passed Yumen Pass, they lost their way and lost their way. Fortunately, the rescued goose flew back intelligently and took the caravan out of Yumen Pass.
Later, in order to prevent latecomers from getting lost in Yumen Pass, the owner of the caravan built a lantern tower here. As more and more caravans passed through Yuguan Gate, a border town gradually formed here. Later, Ye Wuhen, a famous general of the Desolate tribe, discovered the huge military strategic value of Yumen Pass. From then on, the "Yuguan Pass Military Fortress", the first pass in the world passed down from generation to generation in the Desolate tribe, was established.
Wu Ji 2010, early summer, northwest frontier.
The northwest wasteland is uninhabited, with few human traces, and is endless. "The solitary smoke is straight in the desert, and the sun is setting in the long river." This is its true portrayal.
It was dusk at this time, the sun was setting in the west, and the surrounding yellow sand was rendered golden by the setting sun in the sky. In the haze, a caravan of dozens of people was slowly approaching from the horizon.
"Uncle, it's getting dark. Should we find a place to camp and make a fire to spend the night?" A young man riding a camel in the caravan quickly walked to the leader who was walking at the front of the group.
After hearing this, the leader of the caravan turned his head and pulled off the scarf on his face, revealing an angular face. If you just look at his not-so-clean-shaven face, those who have seen him will not be particularly impressed, but his dark brown eyes now reveal not only the insensitivity he has experienced for many years, but also the insensitivity he has experienced for many years. Most of it is the arrogance that is unique to veterans, the kind of confidence that comes only after experiencing countless successes.
"No need." The leader shook his head.
"Are we going to travel at night?" the young man asked with surprise on his face.
"We'll reach the Peace Hotel in another ten miles or so. We can get there before dark. Our caravan will rest there tonight." The leader replied hoarsely.
"Peace Hotel?" The young man couldn't help but show a hint of fear in his eyes.
Peace Hotel, named Peace, is actually one of the four most famous black shops in Dahuang. Its popularity is familiar even to young people who have just debuted. However, it is the only place for travelers to rest on the only road leading to Yumen Pass in the northwest region. It is also the only hotel within a hundred miles of the Yumen Pass Military Fortress.
In the past, many people had opened hotels near the Yuguanmen border fortress. However, for various reasons, they could no longer sustain the operation and gave up.
Of course, these are not enough to make the Peace Hotel famous and famous.
A long time ago, when the Peace Hotel was first established, Yan Ruyu, the first owner of the Peace Hotel, declared: No one is allowed to use force in the Peace Hotel, and anyone who disobeys the order will die!
But there is never a shortage of brave people in this world. On the seventh day after Yan Ruyu finished speaking, someone started a killing spree in the hotel. That person was one of the most brutal and famous horse bandit leaders in the Northwest Territory. Then, the brave man's head was hung in front of the door of the Peace Hotel soon after.
Since then, there has been an iron rule in the vast northwest region: no one is allowed to use force in the Peace Hotel.
Rumor has it that the previous and current owners of the Peace Hotel have sworn relationships with senior officials of the Yumen Pass Border Force. This also led to the fact that even in the wild northwest region where horse bandits were rampant, the Peace Hotel was a rare place of peace.
But just because force cannot be used inside the Peace Hotel, it means that the outside of the Peace Hotel is not within the scope of the iron rules.
As the only way to the outside world, it is like the only source of water in the forest. Horse bandits and robbers from all walks of life were like wild beasts ambushing the animals that came to drink water. They were waiting for the passing caravan outside the Peace Hotel. Although the army at Yumen Pass later tried to protect the caravans, there were still numerous robberies of the caravans.
"It's okay!" The leader saw the young man's worry and comforted him calmly.
"I've actually walked this road several times, and it's actually not that scary." The caravan leader continued.
Suddenly, the leader stretched out his hand, patted the young man's shoulder gently a few times, and said with a doting smile: "Yi'er, many rumors spread among the people are often exaggerated and should not be fully believed. . You will know after you have traveled a lot in business."
After hearing this, Liu Ziyi finally relaxed and returned to the team.
After walking for more than ten miles in the desert, the caravan finally arrived at the Peace Hotel before dark.
In front of me, there is a lonely huge dilapidated building standing alone in this desert land, like a child abandoned by the world. There is a huge wooden flagpole standing not far in front of the gate, which is still eye-catching.
Liu Ziyi looked up and saw "Peace Hotel" written crookedly on the flag in big black characters, hunting in the wind. Outside the door, a big yellow dog was lying lazily on the ground. When he saw the caravan, he immediately got up and ran away.
"This word is so ugly!" Liu Ziyi couldn't help but complained secretly in his heart.
After seeing the big characters on the flagpole, Liu Ziyi suddenly felt that the Peace Hotel was no longer so mysterious and scary.
The caravan leader pushed open the wooden door and walked in. Everyone saw this and followed him in.
As soon as you see it, there is a neatly dressed old man sitting behind the counter. He is looking here with a smile, as if he is looking at a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
Liu Ziyi took a look at the situation inside the store and found that many people were resting in the Peace Hotel. A group of people in the corner were wearing strange clothes that Liu Ziyi had never seen before, and all of them had scary patterns tattooed on their faces.
"That should be the Fanbang that mother often talks about, right?" Liu Ziyi couldn't help but look at it curiously.
After the group of foreigners glanced at the caravan as they entered the store, they continued to drink heavily in the corner and play guessing games loudly.
After everyone in the caravan sat down, a young man who looked like a waiter walked to the table of the caravan and politely presented the menu.
"Welcome to the store, I hope you gentlemen will have a pleasant stay in the store."
"Ziyi, take your order!" The caravan leader handed over the menu.
Liu Ziyi took the menu and looked at it, secretly surprised. Because the menu is no different from an ordinary city restaurant. In this era of war and chaos, in this northwest desert land, being able to achieve this level shows that the people behind this hotel have great powers.
Liu Ziyi took a closer look at the menu and found that the prices of the dishes here were very cheap, but there was no monetary unit indicated behind the price. Out of caution, Liu Ziyi still pointed to one of the dishes on the menu and asked, "Is this Wensi tofu priced at one silver coin?"
The young waiter next to him politely replied, "Sir, this Wensi tofu is one gold coin! And you need to pay first for consumption in our store."
The incident was indeed not that simple. Liu Ziyi's eyes narrowed slightly and he said: "If you sell this ordinary Wensi Tofu for one gold coin, you are basically robbing him."
The young waiter chuckled and said: "Sir, the situation is too small, isn't it? Robbery is not as fast as opening a store to make money, and robbery is illegal. We are decent citizens, ordinary people, and we don't do that kind of thing."
"Your prices are too outrageous!" Liu Ziyi blushed.
"You get what you pay for. It's expensive for what it is. Young people have just come out of society and are not very sensible. Don't take offense if you offend." Then, a rough hand took the menu from Liu Ziyi's hand.
"Everyone has worked hard for so long, and it's time for a good meal." The caravan leader smiled and looked at the menu in his hand.
"When opening a shop, customers are king. There is nothing you can't offend. It's rare to see such grand customers as Boss Liu." The young waiter replied in a neither humble nor overbearing tone.
"Oh, I still remember Liu." The caravan leader raised his head and looked at the waiter.
"Boss Liu came to the store twice last year, and I also received him."
"Ha ha."
"Brother, let's have some boiled fish, braised pork ribs, braised eggplant, bacon, Songhua belly..." The leader of the caravan ordered dozens of dishes in one go. Liu Ziyi next to him even felt that the waiter's eyes were already shining.
At the end, when the caravan leader handed the menu back to the young waiter, he suddenly asked: "Brother, is Boss Yan free now?"
The young waiter replied knowingly: "The boss lady is accompanying a group of military officers from Yuguan Gate Military Fortress in the VIP room. If Boss Liu needs it, I can take Boss Liu there now."
"Is it convenient? Will it disturb Boss Yan's distinguished guests?"
"We are all acquaintances. It would be too intrusive to disturb us. Boss Liu, please come this way!"
"Then I'll trouble you, little brother." The leader of the caravan stood up and clasped his hands in his fists.
"Ziyi, please follow me to see Boss Yan. When you do business in the future, you will inevitably have to deal with Boss Yan." The leader of the caravan patted Liu Ziyi who was in a daze.
"Ah? Okay!" Liu Ziyi reacted, stood up, straightened his clothes, and quickly followed.
