Outside Yanyu City, the afternoon sun is shining warmly on the earth. The war in Daidi in the north has obviously not spread here yet. The people are still going in and out of Yanyu City to discuss life as usual.
It was mid-afternoon, and a not-so-long queue at the city gate was being inspected by city gate soldiers.
Suddenly, there was a burst of dust in the distance. The Zhao soldiers on the top of the city frowned slightly, and the spears they held in their hands tightened a little. Some soldiers had already stood in front of the drum, waiting for the Shangguan's order. It’s time to beat the war drum.
Fortunately, the city gate officer took a closer look and found that the amount of dust in the distance was not too large, and the follow-up was even more ineffective. What came was just a convoy of less than a hundred people, and it was not the enemy attack that everyone was worried about.
Only then did all the Zhao soldiers feel relieved, and the soldier who was about to beat the drums also put down the drumsticks in his hands, but they still stood under the drums. Obviously, they could not clearly understand the origin of this team. Before, he was not prepared to leave his post.
"The war drums sound, the whole city is closed, the generals go up the wall, and the soldiers line up in formation." This was the twelve-character policy left by General Zhao Kuo to the city when he was attacked by the Qin army in front of the city.
Obviously, after experiencing the assassination, the city defense of Yanyucheng finally looked like a major town in the central region. Of course, this may also be related to the two thousand additional troops that Zhao Kuo sent in the city.
The arrival of the motorcade quickly disrupted the orderly procession at the city gate. The people almost "spontaneously" made way for this huge motorcade, even though they had no idea whose motorcade it belonged to, where it came from, and where it was going. Wherever I go, I don’t know anything.
But previous experience told them that when encountering this kind of situation, the best way is to step aside and wait quietly for them to leave.
It's just that although the people can retreat, the soldiers guarding the city cannot.
"Please show your road certificate, verification and transmission." Zhao Jun, dressed as an officer, stepped forward and saluted the leading car, saying politely.
The driver of the first car didn't say anything and immediately handed over the required inspection and transmission.
When Zhao Jun's city gate officer opened it and took a look, he was shocked and immediately bowed: "I have seen Lord Pingyang before."
The coachman immediately nodded and withdrew his inspection. However, what the coachman did not expect was that the officer did not give way. Instead, he continued to stand in front of him, continued to clasp his fists and said slowly: "Please pass on your Majesty Pingyang." Chariots, on the order of the general, must be inspected when entering and exiting the city and the chariots and horses in the city."
Hearing this, the coachman suddenly became angry. Even in the city of Handan, his carriages and horses could enter and exit at will. Today, when he went to the city, he was afraid that these fighting men would not recognize his carriages and horses. He had already cooperated. He and his biography have been handed over to him for inspection, but the city gate official still has to push his limits to pay back!
"Do you know who my lord is?" The coachman was also very angry, but he asked an extremely poor question.
"Of course, Mr. Pingyang is too!" The city gate guard replied in a neither humble nor overbearing tone: "The general has an order. No matter who it is, everyone needs to get out of the car for inspection."
"How brave!" The coachman immediately said angrily: "Even your general would call my king uncle when he saw me. What kind of person are you? How dare you be so rude!"
"The general is the top general of the Zhao Kingdom, and his orders are military orders. The last general came from Shangdang to change defenses and temporarily resides here to guard the city gates. Naturally, he must obey the military orders of the general. Please don't embarrass me. ." The city gatekeeper didn't panic at all when faced with the stern-looking coachman, and continued to argue with him in a neither humble nor overbearing manner.
Others might have been frightened by the coachman's words, but the city gatekeeper here came from Shangdang's army. What was Pingyang Jun's situation like when he was at Shangdang? If others don't know, will they still not know?
What uncle? If the general didn't beat him, he would be giving Ping Pingjun face. Dr. Lou Chang, who was traveling with us, was beaten with a cane by the general!
You are still trying to get close to our general's relatives here, what a liar!
The series of actions of the city gatekeepers were obviously aimed at Lord Pingyang. And the reason why he dared to target Pingyang Lord, or would rather target Pingyang Lord, was certainly not to vent his anger on the general. Speaking of venting his anger, it was not his turn to do it for a mere doorman!
Obviously, there is a huge creature standing behind this doorman!
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In other words, this behemoth is actually a token, a token of the general - a token that Zhao Kuo left to Zhao Ping who was in charge of liaison in Handan City.
After the court meeting that day, Zhao Kuo's "spokesman" Zhao Ping in Handan immediately learned that Pingyang Jun and others were about to go north to summon the general to return. (Do you still have to think about who revealed it?)
Without the slightest delay or hesitation, Zhao Ping immediately dispatched the soldiers Zhao Kuo left behind before leaving, took the token left by Zhao Kuo and headed north to report the news.
The reason why I carry the token is, firstly, to have smooth travel on the road, and secondly, because of what is happening in front of the gate of Yanyu City.
Yes, all of this was assigned by Zhao Ping, and the purpose was very simple and clear - to slow down Pingyang Jun's march north and give the general more time to prepare.
Why start from Yanyucheng?
To the south of Yanyu City was the territory of Handan County. Although Zhao Kuo's prestige was high, it was not so high that the local officials were willing to offend Lord Pingyang.
Yanyucheng is different. It is an important town. The influence of military generals is much higher than that of civilian officials. In addition, Zhao Kuo sent two thousand additional Shangdang soldiers. After seeing the majesty of the general in Shangdang, he naturally only recognized the general. The general doesn't recognize Lord Pingyang at all.
Not only Lin and City, this road heading north already falls under the jurisdiction of Daijun. Although it is not controlled by generals like Lin and City, everyone in Daijun obviously knows who is in charge now.
It seems that the routine inspections required by Zhao Ping are not excessive. After all, the Qin people have assassinated generals. Therefore, it is appropriate for various places to strictly inspect passers-by.
The coachman was still waiting to argue with the officer, but Pingyang Jun behind him had already heard the excitement in front. Since there had been no traffic for a long time, he immediately called the boy to inquire about the situation.
After getting to know each other, Lord Pingyang didn't think much about it. After all, he had personally experienced Zhao Kuo's domineering attitude in the military camp. Since Zhao Kuo had given the order, the city gate officials must not have dared to disobey it. Yucheng is indeed an important place for military strategists, so there is no harm in conducting a strict investigation.
He immediately stepped out of the carriage slowly, scolded the driver of the first carriage, and then asked the city gatekeeper to search.
The city gatekeeper was also stunned when he heard this. They were still in a stalemate as promised. He hadn't even asked Shangfeng to come forward, so he was going to let the search go? Where is your majesty as king? Shouldn't you scold me?
Why are you asking me to delay this?
The slightly confused city gate guard did not stop working. He thanked Lord Pingyang immediately, and then summoned three or two people to start a "meticulous" search of Lord Pingyang's carriage.
That's right, there were only three or two people, but Lord Pingyang's carriage fleet had more than twenty carriages and horses. When are these three or two going to search?
Pingyang Jun frowned slightly, as if he had vaguely noticed something, but he couldn't say it yet, so he just let them continue.
The city gatekeeper carried out Zhao Ping's instructions to the extreme. He did not dare to rummage through the interior of the carriage, so he started making trouble outside.
The carved shaft needs to be carefully tapped to see if there are any cavities; the huge wheels need to be carefully checked to see if there are any hidden holes; there are also handrails... If it doesn't work, I get into the car with a whoosh. Bottom, he will never come out until he has figured out every mortise and tenon structure under the car.
In a word, you can delay it as long as you can.
A "simple" inspection forced the city gate guard and his subordinates to check for half an hour.
Even a fool can see that something is wrong.
But Pingyang Jun seemed completely lifeless, and even praised the city gatekeeper for his seriousness and responsibility. With the inspection by the city gatekeeper, the safety of his carriage was more assured.
Naturally, the city gate officials did not even dare to say so.
Finally, after half an hour, the south gate of Yanhe City, which had been blocked, was finally released again. The city gatekeeper also hurried back to the duty room, breathing heavily.
It’s a lie to say you’re not panic, that’s Lord Pingyang! How many monarchs does Zhao have? What's more, this man is the king's uncle! It's not like pinching yourself to death.
Of course, the general's majesty is naturally even greater, and he naturally does not put Pingyang Jun in
In eyes. But when gods fight, I, a little criminal, can't bear the aftermath!
Originally, if it could provoke a verbal conflict, or even a confrontation, and someone from above would come to take care of it, he would be able to hide safely. It should be said that from the beginning, the city gate guard never thought about actually checking Pingyang Jun's motorcade. , just to irritate and delay.
But it happened that this Pingyang Lord didn't know whether he was afraid of the general or something, but he actually agreed to his search!
This is really embarrassing for yourself! It makes no sense to report it at this time. But check it out, it refutes Pingyang Jun's face. On the surface, Pingyang Jun may not say anything, but behind his back? Don’t check? That's even worse. After all the words have been said, what's more important is that he didn't delay the visitor as requested by the general, which makes him even more sad.
Therefore, checking in detail and in astonishing detail was the only way the gatekeeper could think of. You will tell Pingyang Jun that you are just following orders.
Only with this slightly exaggerated acting skills could the city gatekeepers be able to defend themselves in this battle.
Obviously, he did it, and Pingyang Jun also received this message.
"Your Majesty, this city gate official..." The elder gritted his teeth beside Jun Pingyang and said, "Do you want to..."
"Didn't he tell you and me already? He is just doing things for others, so there is no need to worry about it." Pingyang Jun rubbed his sore legs, shook his head and said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, someone doesn't want us to go to Daijun?" the elder asked immediately.
"At least they don't expect us to arrive so soon." Pingyang Jun said nonchalantly.
"Who is it?" the elder continued to ask.
"Is it difficult to guess?" Pingyang Jun continued to look at Jia Laodao with a smile.
