"Ode to the Stone Gate" of the Eastern Han Dynasty states: "Gaozu was ordered to prosper in Hanzhong, and the road started from Ziwu."
The so-called "Ziwu" is the Ziwu Tao.
【Ziwu Road】
A road that passes through Chang'an, enters the Ziwu Valley, and crosses the Qinling Mountains to Hanzhong.
In ancient times, the north was called Zi and the south was called Wu.
Ziwu Valley and Ziwu Road are both named after this.
This is where most business travelers come to Shu.
After Zhang Lu took charge of Hanzhong, he also stationed troops here and set up a checkpoint, named "Ziwu Pass".
One is to garrison troops to defend against enemies, and the other is to collect business and travel tariffs.
"My lord, we just sent someone to investigate. The guard general here is named Yang Yi."
"This person is a fool. He was placed here by Zhang Lu just because he is from the Hanzhong Yang family."
Yu Ashui, a member of the Jin Yiwei "Hundred Households", walked up to Yuan Ke who was pulling the red dragon horse on foot, and carefully reported the situation at Ziwu Pass.
This time, the head is responsible for the joint work.
"The Yang family in Hanzhong?"
Yuan Ke asked.
"My lord, the Hanzhong Yang family is a large local family, prosperous and powerful. The wife Zhang Lu married is from the Hanzhong Yang family."
"After he took office, he also promoted the Yang family in a big way."
"Yang Feng, Yang Ren, and Yang Yi are all members of the Yang family."
Yu Ashui whispered.
"Okay, let's not mention this anymore. Yu Ashui, tell me, how many soldiers and horses are there in Ziwu Pass?"
Yuan Ke asked.
"My lord, there are about eight hundred men, including three hundred archers."
Yu Ashui, a member of a hundred households, has traveled here more than ten times in the name of trade. He is very aware of the situation at Ziwu Pass and has bribed the soldiers guarding the pass with gold and silver.
There is no one in the world who does not love money.
Zhang Lu was entrenched in Hanzhong, amassing money and living a luxurious life, but he was quite harsh on his subordinates, and his military pay was horribly low.
For this reason, these Hanzhong officers and soldiers also followed suit to make money.
For example, they charge a small amount of benefits to passing business travelers so that they can pass tax-free.
At the beginning, they were also worried that enemy troops would mix in and enter Hanzhong, so they were extremely cautious in doing this business. Later, as time went by, they became careless.
As long as the money is given and the price is right, anyone can get through.
"Then it's stable."
Yuan Ke's eyes were extremely sharp.
He was eager to kill now.
[Ding, do you want to open the surprise gift package? 】
A system prompt sounded.
"Yes, my gift bag hasn't been opened yet."
After hearing this, Yuan Ke remembered the matter.
The system originally bound Wu Rui as the third candidate for his beloved wife. That night, he hunted Wu Rui and brought her to her. The surprise gift package he received was also stored in the system backpack by the system.
Later, he took command and went on an expedition.
Now, I just remembered this.
"Turn on!"
Yuan Ke thought silently in his heart.
[Ding, the surprise gift package is opening——]
[Ding, get the item "Hongyi Cannon*1 (a one-time consumable item, because the craftsmen cut corners during production, it can only be used 5 times)"]
[Ding, get the item "Hongyi Cannon Exclusive Cannon Shells*5"]
[Ding, get the item "Recruitment Order*1 (This order can randomly recruit a soldier and horse within a radius of 500 miles in the area for your own use. After the recruitment is successful, the loyalty of the soldier and horse is 100)"]
[Ding, get the item "Silver*2 million taels"]
[Ding, get the item "Marriage Certificate*1"]
"What a generous reward."
Yuan Ke was ecstatic when he heard this.
Red Yi Cannon*1
Recruitment order*1
Silver*2 million taels
...
What surprised him was what this so-called "marriage certificate" was.
Just as he was about to take out the marriage certificate and read it, he found Yu Ashui tugging on his sleeve.
"My lord, we have arrived at Ziwu Pass."
"Shall we do it?"
he asks.
"Of course, only by capturing Ziwu Pass can we unexpectedly mobilize troops and horses. At that time, we can attack Nanzheng City and kill Zhang Lu, an old bastard."
A hint of killing intent appeared on the corner of Yuan Ke's mouth.
"yes!"
A few minutes later, their caravan of several hundred people arrived at the checkpoint of Ziwu Pass. Yuan Ke looked around and found that the wall of Ziwu Pass was about three feet high.
The city gate of Ziwu Pass can only accommodate one person, one horse, or one carriage.
In front of the checkpoint, more than thirty lazy soldiers were on duty, guarded by a captain.
When this person noticed that their caravan was coming, he turned around and looked over. When he discovered that the leader was Yu Ashui, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Fat Yu, I haven't seen you for a few days. I thought you died in that bitch's belly."
"Did you bring me good wine this time? Did you bring that Xifeng wine you talked about last time? If you didn't, Captain I'm going to spank you."
From these words, it can be seen that Yu Ashui is very familiar with these generals guarding Yang Yi.
"Ha ha--"
Many soldiers guarding the gate also laughed loudly.
"Captain Han said it well. If you don't have wine, you must give Fatty Yu a hard spanking."
"..."
Yu Ashui was quite embarrassed when he heard this.
He immediately came to the front of the caravan, looked at Captain Han Feng not far away and scratched his head.
"Brothers, you really love to joke."
"I have brought Xifeng wine, more than a dozen jars, and all brothers have a share."
"Oh? Really? Fatty Yu, you have a conscience and remember us brothers."
Captain Han Feng on the side also stood up after hearing this.
After that, he brought four soldiers over and took a very cursory look at the goods Yuan Ke and the others had pulled. He found no problems. They were all very ordinary items such as tea leaves, cloth, and porcelain.
After checking that there was no problem, the captain shouted loudly.
"Fatty Yu, it's getting late today, but stay here until you have breakfast tomorrow before you leave."
"good!"
Yu Ashui responded to the matter with a smile.
After that, the caravan entered the customs smoothly.
"Brothers, be gentle when you move. These are drinks."
Yu Ashui sent someone to move the drinks from the car.
After that, he was sent to the warehouse at Ziwu Pass.
"Lord Captain, this is my filial piety."
Afterwards, Yu Ashui found Han Feng. He took out a five hundred tael silver note from his arms and handed it to Han Feng.
"good!"
"Your people, make your own arrangements. Remember not to wander around at night. You can use those unused rooms as you please. General Yang Yi will also come in the evening. Come and join in the fun. I will introduce him to you."
Han Feng collected the banknote with great satisfaction.
"OK!"
Yu Ashui nodded and said.
Yuan Ke had just observed the situation in Ziwu Pass. He found that the pass was not large and the layout of the city was very simple. They were placed in the north corner.
This place is close to the north gate they just came from. To the east are the arsenal and grain depot, and to the west are a group of houses, which are the residences of the soldiers in the pass.
As for the defense of the south gate, it is simply useless.
"Lord, let's do it tonight. I had people add some condiments to the drinks just now."
Yu Ashui came over and whispered to Yuan Ke.
"Okay, let's do it tonight."
In the evening, Yang Yi hosted a banquet, and Yu Ashui also participated.
Most of the guards were drinking, and only a few were patrolling.
"Little citizen Yu Ashui pays homage to General Yang!"
Yu Ashui raised a bowl of wine and toasted to Yang Yi.
"Yu Ashui, this general heard from Han Feng that you are a trustworthy friend."
"Han Feng's friends are my Yang Yi's friends."
"As long as you are in trouble in Hanzhong today, come to this general. I will definitely help you if I can."
"Come!"
"Drink!"
Yang Yi is also a generous person.
