The sixth day of February was originally an auspicious day for Gao Shun and others to set out to Linyi. Unfortunately, the host and guest were misplaced, and it became a farewell day for the Lantian family.
Several large ships slowly sailed out of the pier. Lu Lingqi had never traveled by ship since Guangzhou was built. This trip to Sichuan was equivalent to a long trip for Lantian's family.
Gao Shun originally suggested that Lantian bring more guards, but Lantian felt that it was not appropriate to go to Sichuan to meet Liu Bei. The number of guards on the plateau and Lu Lingqi's sword servants together was less than a hundred.
Xiao Lanqing had never been far away, and she was very excited when she saw the scenery outside. She pulled Lu Lingqi to ask questions, and there was no sign of seasickness at all.
"Uncle Ji has traveled a long distance and has to set off again without rest. It's really hard on you to walk with the wind and waves every day. In fact, the king can send someone to deliver the message. There is no need for you to make the trip yourself." Lan Tian stood at the bow of the ship and acted very politely. .
"Envoys who have been to Jiaozhou in the past few years all know that it is prosperous and prosperous under the general's rule. Many people in Sichuan want to come and see it. However, it is extremely inconvenient because of the high mountains and long rivers. Your Majesty knows that he likes to travel by boat in a humble position, so he sent me to Guangzhou to visit. "The king should have something important to discuss with you..." Yi Jixin said that for an important minister like Lan Tian, it would be disrespectful to send someone to deliver orders casually, and Lan Tian might not set off so soon.
"Is there any big event in Shu? Is there any important news coming from the Central Plains or Yongliang area? For example, some news from Wei." Lantian asked insinuatingly.
Yiji frowned and thought for a while, then replied: "Before I left Chengdu, I only knew that not long after Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, his trusted Sima family was assassinated. There were several reports in the Yangtze River Newspaper and Shu Newspaper. Now the officials and people in central Shu are talking about it. , all guessing who did it.”
"Is that all?" Lan Tian asked.
"It seems that Cao Pi personally conquered Huainan at the end of last year. The rest of the information is not clear. Nowadays, major events in the world are spread through newspapers. Compared with before, the information is much better. It is said that it is all the credit of the general." Yi Ji replied with a smile.
It turns out that the news of Cao Pi proclaiming himself emperor has not yet arrived. What is the purpose of my brother-in-law asking me to enter Shu? Things are really as Madam guessed. Do you want me to support my sister?
"General Lan? Mr. Ziyu?" Lan Tian was deep in thought and forgot to answer, so Yi Ji called him several times in succession.
Lan Tian came to his senses and asked, "Oh? What else can Uncle Ji do?"
"The king invites the general and his family to go to Chengdu, but Mr. Zhongling is far away in Xiangyang now, and our return journey is not going smoothly. What can we do?" Yi Ji asked.
Lan Tian shook his head and said: "The king is in a hurry, let's not worry about him. He was appointed by Yun Chang as a military commander. He trained with hundreds of young soldiers all day long. He couldn't stay in Guangzhou last month, let alone go to Yi. How many months will it take for me to be a guest in the state?"
"The second young master is so keen on military affairs, which is very different from the general's calm personality. I wonder if he is influenced by General Guan. I heard that the Languan family has decided to marry their children?" Yi Ji's face was full of curiosity.
"Haha, Zhong Ling follows his mother in this regard. Since Yun Chang likes Quan Zi, he decided to get married two years ago. Yin Ping is still a little girl. It won't be too late to wait until Zhong Ling's crown ceremony to get married." Lan Tian nodded. explain.
Yi Ji cupped his hands and smiled at the corners of his eyes, "The general is really humble. It is said that Zhong Ling's martial arts are amazing. The king came back from Jingzhou last year and praised him as a minister. He will marry General Guan's daughter. I have to be shameless to ask for it." Let’s have a cup of wedding wine, but if Zhong Ling doesn’t go to Chengdu this time, the queen may be disappointed. I heard that she often talks about her two nephews..."
"Yun Chang wants to teach him often, so he naturally wants to take Zhong Ling with him. It's just a good thing that he can't go to Chengdu. If there is any danger on the way, the Lan family can leave a trace." Lan Tian joked.
"What did the general say? How could he be in danger..." Yi Ji wondered if Lan Tian meant something.
"As the saying goes, fire and water are ruthless. Accidents are inevitable. We will be on the boat for nearly a month. Not only will there be big winds and waves, but there may also be water bandits in remote places." Lan Tian smiled slightly.
Yiji shook his head and said: "The spring rain has not yet arrived, the rivers are calm, I didn't encounter any big storms on the way here, and there were no bandits hijacking the boats.
Now that the politics of Jingzhou and Yizhou are clear and clear, the waterway is the most important companion. There should be very few water bandits now. Moreover, the general has many guards accompanying him. The eldest son Boyang has extraordinary martial arts. Real water bandits will not be so stupid..."
"Haha, I hope it goes well. By the way, how is sister doing in Chengdu? We haven't seen each other for many years. Although we exchange letters every year, we can't see or touch it." Lan Tian agreed with a smile and changed the topic to Gan On Qian's body.
Yi Ji replied without thinking: "Queen Gan has a calm personality. She lives in seclusion all year round. She is also in harmony with Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Wu. She should be doing well..."
Lan Tian stroked his beard and nodded. He also thought that Lu Lingqi's worries were unnecessary. Lan Tian felt that the purpose of Liu Bei's summons was even more confusing.
The large rivers in Jingzhou and Jiaozhou have docks within dozens of miles. Lantian's fleet sails during the day and docks at night to rest. It is truly like traveling.
The scenery along the way was as beautiful as a picture scroll, and Xiao Lanqing kept chattering with questions. Lu Lingqi's knowledge reserve was limited, so Lan Tian naturally became the best 'tour guide'. Yi Ji occasionally came to listen to stories, but most of the time he was knowledgeable and interesting. , it is not good to destroy the warmth of the Lan family.
The fleet left the Yushui River and entered the Xiangshui River. After resting in Dongting Lake, it sailed into the Yangtze River. The majestic waves uu read were different from the sea. It went up the Shuojiang River and entered the waters of the Three Gorges. The steep mountains even shocked Lantian.
In the later generations where Lantian lived, the people of the Three Gorges were relocated due to strategic needs. Water storage and power generation changed the original landform of the Three Gorges. It was the first time for Lantian to travel so far on the Yangtze River by boat. He was amazed by the miraculous craftsmanship of nature. Only when he was there Between the sky, the earth, the water and the clouds, one realizes the weight of the words Kui Men Tian Xiong.
After passing through the Three Gorges, the river becomes wider again, and the flow of the Yangtze River becomes more stable. After passing Jiangzhou, there are two waterways leading to Chengdu. Among them, the Tuojiang River connecting Jiangyang, Han'an, Zizhong, and Niuban is close, but the Tuojiang river bed is not It is uneven, has intersecting ravines, and is rugged and undulating, requiring high maneuvering skills, and it is difficult for large ships with deep drafts to navigate.
The Yi people had gone to the Tuojiang River when they arrived, but Lantian had a lot of people accompanying them and the boats were relatively large. Changing all the boats would not only take time, but the boats were not strong enough to withstand wind and waves and could easily cause seasickness.
Lan Tian then ordered the fleet to continue westward, pass Kdao and Nan'an, turn into the Minjiang River and go upstream to the north, and then disembark at Guangdu, south of Chengdu.
More than a hundred people rocked on the water for a month. After setting foot on the land, everyone including Lantian looked bad, except Xiao Qing'er who was not affected at all. Lantian ordered a half-day rest and set off, while Yiji sent people to hurry up. News from Chengdu.
On March 12, Lan Tian led his team to the southern suburbs of Chengdu, and saw a group of people coming to greet them from a distance.
When he got closer, he saw a black shadow leaping out quickly. The man raised his whip and shouted: "Lan Ziyu, I miss you so much."
Lan Tian's scalp went numb when he heard it. When he took a closer look, it was really Zhang Fei with a black face. He thought to himself, shouldn't he be in Wudu? Why are you still wandering around Chengdu at this time?
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