Chapter 257: The road to Shu is difficult, Guo Xiu surrenders to Shu
At this moment, the sky in Chengdu of the Shu Han Dynasty has completely darkened just like Chanzhou (Hainan) thousands of miles away in the southeast. A crescent moon has risen into the sky, and it can be seen even through the narrow window of the prison of the Emperor of Chengdu.
It is very clear, but different people have different thoughts in their hearts when they see the crescent moon...
At this moment, Guo Xiu stared at the crescent moon through the window of the prison, and did not speak for a long time. At this moment, the official robes of Guo Xiu and the others had already been taken off, leaving only the white clothes and pants underneath, but they were tossed and bumped so much.
After many days, the clothes have turned yellow and there is still a lot of dust on them.
They were as desolate as three beggars who came from far away to beg along the street. Ever since they were brought to Yangping Pass as prisoners by the Shu army, and then passed through the Jianmen Pass, which is said to be a gate that no one can open, they knew that
Escape is no longer possible,
Jianmen Pass is located at the break of Dajian Mountain, with cliffs on both sides that reach straight into the sky. The peaks leaning against the sky are like swords. The cliffs are cut off, and the two walls face each other. It looks like a door, so it is called "Jianmen" and enjoys the reputation of "Jianmen Pass".
reputation, commonly known as "the first pass in the world",
The majestic Sword Gate strangles the throat of Shu. It stands thousands of feet high and the terrain is steep. It is the only way to enter and exit Sichuan via dry roads. It is the "barrier of northern Sichuan and the throat of the two rivers". Because of its dangerous terrain, it has always been a must-have for military strategists.
Fight for land.
It is said that during the Warring States Period, King Hui of Qin wanted to annex Shu, but had no way to enter Shu. He lied about giving five golden oxen and five beauties to the King of Shu. The King of Shu believed them to be true and sent five powerful men around him to split the mountains and clear a way to enter Qin to welcome the beauties and transport the golden oxen.
Only then was this Shu Road opened, called the "Golden Bull Road", also known as the Jianmen Shu Road.
During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu, led his army to attack Wei. When he passed Dajian Mountain, he saw the majestic peaks and steep mountains, so he ordered his soldiers to dig into the rock, build flying beams, and build plank roads.
Zhuge Liang left Qishan in the sixth year of his expedition to Cao Wei in the north. He once stationed grain, garrisoned troops, and trained troops here. He also built a stone gate at the canyon pass between the cliffs of Dajian Mountain, built a gate, and sent troops to guard it. This made the pass more dangerous and solid, and could be used with very few troops.
The strength of the troops can withstand many soldiers and horses,
According to records: "Zhuge came to Shu and carved a rock in the air to build the Feiliang Pavilion Road to pass through. He built Jianmen Pass here."
"Yu Di Guang Ji" also records: "The Prime Minister of the Shu Han Dynasty came to the throne... because the pavilion road was dangerous for thirty miles, and he set up a guard to guard it."
After Liu Bei established his capital in Chengdu, he established Jiange County in the 22nd year of Jian'an, which was subordinate to Jianmen Pass. He strengthened the defense of Jiange. Not only that, but also centered on Jiange, connecting more than a thousand miles from Hanzhong to Chengdu.
became a whole.
It ensured the safety and smoothness of the Jiange Road from Chengdu to Zitong, through Jiameng, Baishui, and Yanganguan Pass in Mian County, Shaanxi Province. This paved the way for Zhuge Liang to leave Qishan and Jiang Boyue to conquer the Central Plains.
Base,
The three of them entered Yangping Pass first, and then entered Jianmen Pass. Even if they were unwilling to surrender to Shu, they would probably have to reluctantly accept it.
Later generations also wrote poems describing the dangers on the road to Shu. One poem goes like this:
The road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to the sky!
Silkworms and yufu, how confused the founding of the country is!
You are forty-eight thousand years old, and you are not in the vicinity of Qin Sai.
There is a bird path in Taibai, Xidang, which can cross the top of Mount Emei.
The earth collapsed and the mountains destroyed the strong men to death, and then the ladders and stone stacks were connected to each other.
On the top there is the high mark of the six dragons returning to the sun, and on the bottom there is the rushing wave and turning back to Sichuan.
The yellow crane cannot fly past, and the ape clings to it to overcome its sorrow.
There are piles of green mud, and there are nine twists and turns in a hundred steps.
Mon went to the Lijing Well, raised his head and breathed, and sat with his hands on his head, sighing.
When will you return to your journey to the west? I am afraid that the journey will be steep and the rocks will be inaccessible.
But I saw mourning birds calling old trees, male flying and female flying around the forest.
I also heard Zigui crying about the moon at night and worrying about the empty mountains.
The difficulty of the road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to the blue sky, which makes people wither their beauty!
Even if the peaks are gone, the sky is not full, and withered pines hang upside down against the cliffs.
The turbulent waterfalls are noisy, and the cliffs turn into rocks and thousands of valleys are filled with thunder.
The danger is also like this. People who have traveled a long way have come here for nothing!
The sword pavilion is majestic and Cui Wei. One man can guard the gate, but ten thousand men cannot open it.
Wang Chen, who was sitting casually on the straw mat behind Guo Xiu, was still nagging and persuading him earnestly: "Xiao Xian, we'd better listen to General Jiang Wei's good advice and surrender first.
In this way, we no longer have to stay in this stinky prison, and can continue to serve as officials in the Shu-Han Dynasty. Only in this way can we have a future. After all, as the saying goes, if you keep the green hills, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood. Burn it."
Without waiting for Guo Xiu to answer, Wang Chen said again: "Look, I'm almost done talking, so you can do it, alright, come down with me. I'm doing this for your own good, not just for myself. After all, I was considered your boss before, so I won’t harm you after all.”
At this time, Chen Guangqin, who had not interrupted just now, also stood up and said: "Xiao Xian, why don't we just surrender? After all, we are already in Shu. It is obviously not feasible for us to get out of Shu with the strength of just a few of us." It's possible, it's better to lower it first, and then take it step by step."
Chu Lei also faced the wall without looking back, and slowly said: "Xiao Xian, they are right, we will surrender together, so that we can take care of each other in Shu. Anyway, we can't go back for the time being." Went to Dawei."
Guo Xiu sighed and finally said: "Well, since there is no better way and we can't leave Shu, let's surrender according to the instructions of the three wise brothers."
Wang Shen stood up from the withered grass happily and said: "Xiao Xian, that's right. If you had agreed earlier, we wouldn't have had to feed mosquitoes in this prison for two days. But it's fine if you agree. Look up to me. I won't harm you."
Wang Chen said again: "Come, come quickly. I want to see General Wei and say that we have figured it out."
The jailer on duty did not dare to neglect, and immediately asked someone to report the matter to General Wei's Mansion. Half an hour later, Jiang Wei, wearing casual clothes, came to the cell door with a smile, and ordered the jailer on the side: "Here, come, Open the door and tell people to go to the post house to prepare a few rooms for you, then send them off to the post house to rest."
With a "click" sound, the jailer opened the cell door and invited Jiang Wei in. Jiang Wei clasped his fists and said, "Guys, you have been neglected these past few days. I will have someone take you to the post house to rest later.
It's getting late today, so you all should go to the post house to rest for the night. When the palace gate opens early tomorrow morning, I will report this matter to Your Majesty and ask Your Majesty to arrange suitable positions for you."
All four of them clasped their fists and said, "I'm waiting for you, General Xie Wei."
Jiang Wei then strode out of the cell door, and Wang Shen said happily: "Let's go, I'll go to the post house. I've had enough of staying in this miserable place, and I really don't want to come back a second time." The four of them followed. Then he followed the jailer out of the prison, and there was already someone at the prison door.
The postman was bending down and waiting, and the horses were ready, waiting for the four people to come out of the prison.
Wang Chen stretched his body and said, "The air outside is better, and there are no mosquitoes or fleas."