Yuan Shu only thought about the possible setbacks, but he ignored the Jizhou Army's fighting will. Not to mention crossing the 300-kilometer Ziwu Valley, even if they were asked to cross mountains and ridges, no one would refuse.
The next day, Jia Xu came to Yuan Shu again. It was estimated that Yuan Shu had made a decision within a day. As for whether he could walk through Ziwu Valley or not, he didn't care.
"Wen He, what do you think is the chance of success in traveling to Ziwu Valley?"
Yuan Shu glanced at Jia Xu again, he still wanted to make sure.
"Lord, I can only say 50 or 50. After all, we don't know the situation there. In fact, the biggest enemy of the Ziwu Valley is not Zhang Lu but the supplies of the army. As long as the supplies are sufficient, they still have a chance of crossing the Ziwu Valley.
very big."
Hearing Yuan Shu's words, Jia Xu knew that he had already decided to go to Ziwu Valley. Otherwise, he would not ask himself what the odds were, but would directly refuse.
"Okay, Taishi Ci."
Yuan Shu directly ordered Tai Shici's general.
"The end will be here."
Taishi Ci came out directly from behind Yuan Shu and stood in front of him.
"I order you to lead a regiment of 20,000 Weilu troops and 10,000 civilians to send troops to Ziwu Valley. Is it possible to do it?"
Yuan Shu took a deep breath and then read out his appointment.
"Tai Shi Ci will definitely live up to his lord's high hopes and lead his troops to fight out of Ziwu Valley."
Taishi Ci knelt down on one knee. He had been guarding him since he was recaptured by Yuan Shu. This was the first time he led troops in battle. It was also an excellent opportunity for him to prove himself, so he would not let it go.
"Okay, order the quartermaster to prepare enough ordnance, food and fodder for Taishi Ci, wait for more beef jerky, arrange all the carriages, be sure to ensure the supply of the army, and the rest of the army will advance towards Hanzhong through the sloping valley."
"promise."
All the generals clasped their fists together and made a promise.
When everyone left, Yuan Shu called Tai Shici down.
"Lord, is there anything else you want to explain?"
Taishi Ci looked at Yuan Shu with doubts in his eyes.
Yuan Shu spent 10,000 gold from the system mall to exchange for the two pills that saved Ji Ling last time, and gently handed them over to Tai Shici.
"What is this?"
Looking at the pills in front of him, Tai Shici couldn't help but be stunned.
"These two pills are life-saving pills and are worth tens of thousands of dollars. One is applied externally to stop bleeding and the other is taken internally to remove blood stasis. If you are seriously injured, don't hesitate to use them. Remember that saving your life is the most important thing.
Understand?"
Yuan Shu looked at Taishi Ci very seriously. Although he spent ten thousand gold, in his opinion, a thousand gold is easy to get but a general is hard to find. Taishi Ci's value is definitely more than the ten thousand gold pill. If he is really seriously injured, these two
A pill could save his life.
"Tai Shi Ci understands."
Taishi Ci was dumbfounded when he heard that these two pills were worth ten thousand gold, but he also felt from these two pills that Yuan Shu valued him.
"Well, then go ahead. I will attract the enemy's maximum strength to you. I wish you a safe journey."
"Thank you, my lord. Taishi Ci will definitely live up to my lord's high expectations."
Taishi Ci clasped his fists at Yuan Shu, and then began to prepare the troops and horses accompanying the army.
Yuan Shu marched out of Xiegu with great fanfare. Zhang Lu did not dare to neglect and led his army directly to Baozhong to defend outside Xiegu. Xun You finally arrived outside Yangping Pass after taking Hechi.
Looking at the protective measures built against the mountain, even Xun You couldn't help but frown. This is a complete dead end. The so-called one man is a barrier and ten thousand men can't open it. It's just that. It's difficult to get through.
"Military advisor, how do we fight here?"
Ju Yi couldn't help but frowned when he looked at the pass in front of him.
"I don't know. The army will take a rest for a while, and then send troops to explore to see if there is a path through here."
I originally thought it would be better if I killed myself here, but now looking at the things in front of me, I really need to calm down.
"promise."
Xun You gave the order, and the army began to set up camp. At the same time, he sent troops and horses to start climbing the mountain to explore whether there was a feasible way to cross the pass in front of him and enter the interior.
"General, Yuan Shu's troops have set up camp."
Zhang Wei's generals saw Xun You setting up camp and reported to him excitedly.
"Haha, his army has just arrived. It would be strange if he dared to attack our pass. He ordered his soldiers and horses to defend the city closely and prepare for possible enemy siege at any time."
Zhang Wei didn't take it seriously. It would be strange if Xun You dared to attack the city as soon as he arrived.
"promise."
For a time, the soldiers at Yangpingguan were in full formation, ready to be ready for the attack of Xun You's troops.
In one day, all the soldiers and horses sent by Xun You returned in despair. After searching for a long time, they could not find the way. There was no place in the mountain capital to go up.
"Military advisor, there is no other way, what should we do?"
Ju Yi came to Xun You dejectedly to report the consequences of this frustration.
"Let's take a rest for the time being and send people to continue to expand the search area. I don't believe there is no other way through."
Xun You was at a loss now. Looking at the pass in front of him, he really smiled. He said, "Why don't you fight this? Let's rest for now."
"promise."
When Ju Yi heard Xun You's words, he could only nod his head and send his troops to disperse again to find a new way.
Xun You was helpless here, but Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses were advancing all the way without encountering resistance yet. Zhang Lu led his troops to camp in Baozhong, the pass of the sloping valley.
As time went by, Xun You's scope of exploration became wider and wider.
"Military advisor, we have good news."
Ju Yi came to Xun You with excitement in his eyes.
"Um?
But have you found a passage?"
Looking at Ju Yi's eyes, Xun You knew that there must be a breakthrough.
"Yes, our soldiers and horses met a hunter from the mountain while searching for the passage. He told us that there is a sheep trail that can avoid Yangping Pass and lead directly to Mianyang."
Ju Yi directly told the news he had just received.
"real?"
Hearing Ju Yi's words, Xun You was also excited.
The Yangping Pass in front of him was extremely difficult to defeat. Even if he attacked with his entire army, it would probably end in vain. How could he not be happy now that he had found a path that passed through Yangping Pass and went directly to Mianyang?
"Well, they are waiting outside the camp."
Ju Yichang nodded to Xun You.
"Bring the person in immediately, I want to inquire personally."
"promise."
Soon Ju Yi brought the hunter to Xun You.
"This is Mr. Xunyou, the shepherd of Liangzhou. Please come see me soon."
Ju Yi saw that the hunter was dumbfounded and directly named Xun You's identity to him.
"The little man Mi Qing pays his respects to your lord."
Hearing that it was Liangzhou Mu on the other side, Orion quickly knelt down and saluted Xun You.
"Okay, Mi Qing, let me ask you, do you really know that there is a sheep trail that can cross Yangping Pass and reach Mianyang directly?"
Xun You ignored that. What he was most concerned about now was the authenticity of this trail.
"Well, this road isn't actually a road. It's just that medicine collectors or hunters occasionally pass by it. Most people really don't know about it."
Facing Xun You's question, Mi Qing directly told the story.
"Okay, Mi Qing, take my people to that trail right away. If you can really get my people to Mianyang, I will reward you with a hundred taels of gold as a reward."
Sure enough, what Mi Qing said was what Xun You thought. This road was only known to herb collectors or hunters. If this was the case, it would be very possible to pass through it without anyone noticing.
"A hundred taels of gold?
The villain will definitely lead people across the mountain."
When he heard that Xun You wanted to reward him with a hundred taels of gold, Mi Qing immediately became excited and kowtowed three times.
"Ju Yi, take someone to go with Mi Qing in person. Remember to ensure Mi Qing's safety. You must also judge whether the sheep road is suitable for soldiers and horses to travel, how long it will take to cross, how much supplies are needed, etc.
Make an understanding, do you understand?"
Xun You nodded to Mi Qing, and then directly ordered Ju Yi to take people to handle the matter in person.
"promise."
Ju Yi also nodded. He also knew that this matter was very important. Xun You really needed to take charge here, otherwise he would definitely go there in person. Since this task was entrusted to him, he must complete it to the best of his ability.
situation.
"Well, without further ado, I'll leave right now."
