Qinling County in Qinzhou is surrounded by mountains. It is the intersection of the Longshan Mountains and the Qinling Mountains. The north bank of the Weishui River from west to east is the strategic passage from Qinzhou to Qizhou and Yongzhou. In order to maintain this strategy, Emperor Xiaoming of the Northern Wei Dynasty

Passage, Nanyou County was established in the east, hence the name Nanyou Road. Later, Qinling County was established in Qinzhou at the western entrance of Nanyou Road.

The existence of this road allows passers-by to successfully avoid the extremely difficult Wei River Gorge and Ganhe Gorge. After repairs in the Northern Wei, Eastern Wei, Northern Zhou, and Sui dynasties, it has become very smooth and convenient. It is the best way to enter Liangzhou from Guanzhong

The southern passage can play a huge role whether it is mobilizing troops in the Western Regions or Tuguhun, and its strategic value is no less than that of the Northern Silk Road.

However, the mountains on both sides of the Wei River in this section of the Nanyou Road are steep. If a long-term plank road is built, the frightening human and financial costs are really unaffordable, so this section of the road is moved more than a hundred miles north, from Nanyou County in Qizhou

To the west, it crosses Longshan through the sunken Longshan grassland in the middle, and finally reaches Qinling County in Qinzhou.

The Longshan grassland in June has entered the midsummer season, and the grassland has reached its most beautiful and beautiful moment with abundant pasture; the gentle breeze blows, and there are herds of cattle and sheep everywhere, and horses gallop on the endless grassland, with strips of ice and snow melting into the water.

The river stretches deep into the grassland like a jade belt.

That morning, more than thirty miles away from Qinling County, there was a mighty army coming from the Longshan Grassland from Qizhou in the east. There was also a convoy that stretched for more than ten miles.

They were Yang Ji and his party heading to Taozhou.

Since the situation in Liangzhou was not tense, Yang Ji not only brought 10,000 elite soldiers and 500 personal soldiers, but also brought 200,000 shi of grain and countless military supplies. Some of the supplies went by water, and some went by land with the army.

There were more than 3,000 horse-drawn carriages and mules used to transport supplies; in addition, there were more than 3,000 soldiers who were willing to settle in the Hehuang area, and they also took their families with them, forming a massive army.

team.

More than 10,000 elite soldiers are all riding high-headed horses, wearing black bright armor, carrying horizontal swords on their waists, holding war spears in their hands, and carrying war bows and bucklers on their backs. They look majestic and full of evil spirit.

Yang Ji also resumed his military attire. A black riding bow was hung on the saddle bridge. This was a riding bow made of 100-year-old oak wood and rhinoceros horn. The bow was wrapped with dark gold metal threads, making the whole body bright and attractive.

, the arc is smooth, and it feels very comfortable both visually and in the hand. Because there is a faint sound of thunder when shooting, it is named Wind and Thunder Bow.

This is the wind and thunder bow made by Yang Jian for Yang Shuang during the Kaihuang period. It took three or four years. Because it was a powerful five-stone bow, Yang Ji could not use it freely before, so he kept it loose.

Keep it in the palace arsenal to prevent damage to the bow body and loss of strength.

The purpose of collecting loose strings is the same as that of musical instruments. When you need to use it, you can train the bow again; and the so-called bow training is to adjust the tightness of the bow strings, pull and release the empty strings, so that the bow that has been loose for too long can readjust the tension and avoid sudden loosening.

Sudden tightening will damage the bow body. This wind and snow bow is about five feet long when it is not strung.

Now that the string is strung, the bow body has been shortened to more than three feet, which is the most standard length of a riding bow. Although Yang Ji's strength has not reached the peak of a man, he can still draw about twenty times in one breath. Of course, there is no

It has the power to fire a bow all the time, but it is enough to snipe enemy generals from a long distance.

In addition to the wind and thunder bow, Yang Ji's armor-piercing black-gold spear was also inherited from his father. As for the spear-headed unicorn sword, it was a tailor-made weapon.

The combination of the famous sword, the famous bow, the precious sword, the BMW, and the Mingguang Armor restored Yang Ji's mood and temperament from a lazy prince to a qualified Sui soldier.

In fact, Yang Ji still misses his old life as a playboy. In the past, he didn't have to take responsibility even if he broke the limbs of powerful children. Whenever this kind of incident happened, he not only didn't have to pay for it, but even the parents of powerful children even had to give gifts and apologize in a cowardly way.

.But now, his level has been promoted to the point where he is on par with the powerful, and the dandies who are overflowing in the capital no longer play with him. Waiting

During the days when the Ministry of War was distributing supplies, Yang Ji took Xue Ju and Yu Chigong to the red light district of Pingkangfang every day, hoping to beat up a few dandy boys for fun, but he never expected that those dandy boys were like mice seeing cats.

In this way, he seems to be more like a saint than a moral saint. They are all rushing to treat him to the best food and drink the best wine; they are rushing to treat him to listen to the most beautiful music and watch the most beautiful girls dancing in the most graceful and hottest way.

of dance.

Everyone is so polite, so well-behaved and sensible, no one else would be embarrassed to hurt others.

The beautiful dandy life is gone forever.

"Master! There seems to be a high mountain over there." It was Wei Zheng who asked Yang Ji. He was riding a tall horse, and the cheap sword on his waist had been replaced by a horizontal sword. This was a gift from Yang Ji.

, made of pattern steel (wootz steel).

Nichuluo Khan originally gave the patterned steel technology as a gift to Yang Ji. According to the records in the book, the skilled craftsmen of the palace successfully developed the patterned steel. The horizontal knife blade forged from patterned steel was dark black and the blade surface was dark.

There are thin bright stripes, the blade is cold and extremely sharp, and it is an essential artifact for murder and arson.

Yang Ji followed Wei Zheng's direction and could clearly see the dark mountains, so he said: "That is the highest peak of Nanlong Mountain. When we walk directly in front of it, the south road begins to go down gently. When we reach the flatland, we will find Qinzhou.

Longzhong Plain! Are you okay?"

"What problem can I have?" Wei Zheng chuckled and said, "Compared with the land of Jizhou where the gentry is king, I prefer Liangzhou where there is education but no distinction. When I stabilize, I will write a letter home and let my children learn from it.

I moved to my hometown and settled in Liangzhou."

"Where are you, Jingzhi? What's your decision?" Yang Ji looked at Ling Jing next to him and asked with a smile.

Ling Jing replied: "Xuancheng and I have known each other for many years, and we both know both parents. It will be better for the two families to come together when the time comes, so that they can be taken care of on the road."

"That's fine!" Yang Ji nodded: "In my opinion, there's no need to wait to settle in. You two can write a letter now and leave your address. I'll have someone send it back to Daxing, and the royal caravan will take it to you.

Your family will be transferred to Prince Daxing's Mansion, rest and come to Ganzhou again. This will also ensure that your family will have a worry-free trip, what do you think?"

Wei Zheng and Ling Jing were overjoyed when they heard this, and quickly raised their hands and said, "Thank you, sir."

"Sir, I also plan to bring my son to live in Liangzhou." Yuchi Gongye said next to him.

Yang Ji smiled and said, "Your family has a big business, is that okay?"

Yu Chigong said: "I will just ask them to sell off their family property."

Yang Ji thought for a while and said to the three of them: "I don't know how long I can be the general manager of Liangzhou. If you rashly move your family to Ganzhou, you will have to move again in the future. Why not settle in Daxing City first?"

We’ll see what happens in the future. Of course, my mansion in Ganzhou occupies a very large area, and it can be fully accommodated if your children come to reunite.”

"Young Master has thought carefully, and others in humble positions have been hasty." Wei Zheng nodded in agreement. He knew that the children of Xue Ju and Song Zhengben were also in Daxing City. Not only were their children protected by the palace, but their children were also still in the palace.

Private education, study conditions

It is no worse than the private education of aristocratic families. If he can also settle in Daxing City through Yang Ji's relationship, then he will be a person from the capital. It will not only help future generations expand their horizons and become talents, but also help future generations visit relatives or have relatives come to Ganzhou.

Reunions are very convenient.

Didn't Yang Ji, the leader of Liangzhou, also run in both directions like this?

"Then it's settled. You go to Car No. 2 and write a letter immediately, and then hand it over to Zhang Chuchen. She will arrange 'manpower' to send it back to Daxing." At this time, Yang Ji also drove two luxury carriages.

Not for enjoyment, but as a mobile office, with a lot of official documents and books piled inside. As for the so-called "manpower", they are naturally Liu Rumei and Zhang Chuchen, and Xinying is in charge of Murong Xianyue.

"I obey my orders!" Wei Zheng, Ling Jing, and Yuchi bowed respectfully and galloped toward carriage No. 2 with the red flag.

Yang Ji rode his horse towards the front of the team and found Xue Ju and Li Daliang arguing about something. When they saw Yang Ji approaching, they both bowed and saluted: "See you, sir!"

"What are you fighting about this time? The Battle of Guandu or the Battle of Chibi?" Yang Ji asked with a smile. These two men have read military books and are familiar with all kinds of classic battles. They each have their own opinions when learning the art of war.

As long as they have free time, they will get together to hold debates.

"Young Master guessed wrong this time." Li Daliang said with a smile: "The question we discussed was 'Who is the greatest enemy of the Sui Dynasty?'"

"This is a good thing!" Yang Ji asked with a smile: "Who do you think is the biggest threat?"

Li Daliang was one year younger than Yang Ji and was far less stable than Xue Ju. He was still young and energetic. He said first: "Brother Xue thinks that Goguryeo poses the greatest threat to the Sui Dynasty, but I think it is the Eastern Turks."

Yang Ji very much likes the debates held by his subordinates from time to time. This kind of atmosphere can not only make everyone grow, but also provide Yang Ji with many arguments and arguments for formulating systems. Of course, the most important thing is to listen to a group of smart people debating for a long time.

, Yang Ji himself also became smart

A little bit more clearly. So whenever everyone didn't have a good topic, he took the initiative to find some topics for them to debate, and asked the pros and cons to write down their debate experience afterwards. It was regarded as the "strategy" of Xiu Cai Ke. Everyone has something to gain and everyone is happy.

In it, I never get tired of it.

He smiled and asked: "From what aspects did you draw the conclusion? What are the arguments and reasons?"

The two looked at each other, both of them speechless. In fact, they just chatted and ended up chatting without making any detailed preparations in advance.

Xue Ju was stunned for a long time, and then said awkwardly: "I am extremely unhappy because of the battle between the Sui Dynasty and Goguryeo in the 18th year of the founding of the Emperor. That battle was the only disastrous defeat since the founding of the Sui Dynasty. In addition,

One reason is that I heard that the Goguryeo people were fickle."

"Let me tell you about Goguryeo in general!" Yang Ji said: "First of all, Goguryeo is very different from nomadic peoples such as Turks and Tuyuhun. They have a stable agricultural foundation, and their nomadic living conditions are easily affected by natural and man-made disasters.

As for Goguryeo, which had stable agriculture, its politics and economy were relatively stable. In addition, their system was infinitely close to that of the Sui Dynasty, and their regime was very stable.

, the army's combat effectiveness is sufficient, and it is naturally a threat that cannot be ignored for the Sui Dynasty. Secondly, the Central Plains has been in civil war for a long time since the Han Dynasty, and there is no unified and powerful regime to put pressure on Goguryeo, which just provides them with

In order to seize the opportunity to encroach on Liaodong, they have never stopped territorial expansion from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the present, and they are very determined to invade the Central Plains."

"Third, the status of Goguryeo in Liaodong is just like the status of the Sui Dynasty in the world. The status of Gaoyuan in Liaodong is like the 'sage khan' of the saints. The Khitan, Xi tribe, and Sumo Mohe responded many times

His call to attack Sui Dynasty many times is the best proof. If

Their joint attack in the future will be enough to shake the security of the northern part of the Sui Dynasty. Therefore, the attack on Goguryeo was by no means a simple war, but a great cause that would benefit the present and the future. It was to safeguard the unity and territorial integrity of the Sui Dynasty and the northeastern part of the country.

One of the major strategies for long-term peace and stability."

Seeing that Xue Ju and Li Daliang were listening intently, Yang Ji continued: "It's just that Goguryeo has a unique geographical advantage. They have built a large number of military fortresses in places that are easy to defend and difficult to attack. These military fortresses have one man guarding the gate and ten thousand men guarding them."

It's very dangerous, only a small number of troops can stop our army.

.However, our army has traveled far and fought in distant places. It is at the disadvantage of having no successors and cannot consume them. In addition, Goguryeo has a deep sense of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. Whenever it encounters foreign enemies, it can resist them wholeheartedly. So that war

, the weather, location, and people are all on the Goguryeo side.”

At that time, King Gaoyuan of Goguryeo led the allied forces of Goguryeo and Sumo Mohe to invade western Liaoning, but Wei Chengchang, who was the commander-in-chief of Yingzhou at the time, retreated. Yang Jian then ordered Yang Liang, Wang Shiji to be the marching marshal, and Zhou Luohou to be the naval commander-in-chief, leading a land and sea army of 300,000 men.

Attack Goguryeo.

However, Zhou Luohou's navy encountered a big storm at sea, and most of the warships sank. After the disaster, the panicked navy remnants had just anchored to rest, when they were attacked by the Goguryeo navy, which was waiting for work. And Yang Liang,

Headed by Wang Shiji and Gao Jiong

The army of the Sui Dynasty also suffered from heavy rains, which made its logistics unsustainable. The army, which was short of food, had not yet started the war. A plague swept the entire army unexpectedly. In September, the Sui army returned at a disadvantage on both land and water routes, with 300,000 soldiers.
To be continued...