From Zhuocheng to Yizhou, the journey is thousands of miles away. It leaves Zhuozhou, passes through Luozhou, Wuling Prefecture, Yueyang Prefecture, and then passes through Jingzhou before entering the Yizhou state boundary.?
Along the way, there are many rivers running through it. If we take the water route, it will be safer, but it will cost more time.
Li Luo has been in the army for a long time, so Shui Lu is fine, but Concubine Yun is delicate and delicate, so she may not be able to withstand such a bumpy situation.
None of the imperial guards and palace attendants who were accompanying him were willing to ask questions, and they all reported to Li Luo to make a decision. Li Luo was also in a dilemma after hearing this.
If we take the water route, we may not be able to get back to Zhuocheng before the end of the year. However, if the carriage and horses are bumpy along the way, not to mention Concubine Yun, even the soldiers of the Forbidden Army may not be able to bear it.
Li Luo counted the time and frowned slightly. Emperor Wanlong's decree was indeed a bit reluctant.
This time the soldiers marched, and it was not a delay. It was just that Emperor Wanlong estimated that the time would have to go very quickly to get back.
Li Luo sighed, and he had to discuss this matter with Concubine Yun. He immediately got off the carriage, came to Concubine Yun's phoenix chariot, and said harmoniously to the palace maid beside him: "Please send a message to Li Luo to see me."
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The palace maid hurriedly returned the salute and walked quickly with the army. She was already out of breath. After hearing this, she ran a few steps and whispered: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Ninth Highness wants to see you."
In the car, Concubine Yun said lazily: "The Ninth Prince is here, please come over."
Li Luo didn't see how he was running, but he just took two steps casually, arrived at the curtain window of Concubine Yun's phoenix chariot, and said with a salute: "Concubine De, are you okay?"
"Well, I'm sorry to hear from His Highness Ninth Highness. I wonder what business His Highness Ninth Highness has with me?" After saying that, a jade hand reached out from the carriage and gently opened the brocade curtain, revealing a pretty face with dark eyebrows and green eyebrows reflected by the window.
, although his face is a little pale, it can't hide his heavenly beauty.
Maybe we are a little closer, the carriages and horses are swaying gently as they move forward, the fragrant breeze is blowing, and the beauty is like an orchid.
Li Luo stepped back half a step, looked at Concubine Yun, smiled softly, and said respectfully: "It's a long way to Yizhou. I was rushing along the way and it was a bit boring. Madam, if we walk for more than thirty miles, there will be a ferry ahead.
, we can go down by boat and enjoy a bit of the scenery of the states traveling south, I wonder what your Majesty wishes?"
Concubine Yun frowned slightly when she saw Li Luo taking half a step back. After listening to Li Luo's words, she pondered for a moment, lightly opened her red lips, and said lightly: "Is this what His Highness the Ninth Prince meant?"
Li Luo smiled casually and said: "Li Luo has been in Zhuocheng since he was a child. After Luo Guan, he went to Xifu. He has not yet appreciated the scenery of long waves of jealousy, distant mountains with shameful black flowers, and fishing lanterns shadowing Chunjiang Su. I still look forward to the empress.
Granted."
"Oh, His Highness Ninth Highness said something serious, but I was not expecting His Highness Ninth Prince to be so leisurely and carefree."
Li Luo smiled slightly but did not answer.
Concubine Yun glanced at her beautiful eyes and suddenly asked: "Isn't it as painful as marching to Yizhou?"
Li Luo was stunned for a moment, his thoughts changed slightly, and he replied: "Not entirely."
Concubine Yun said softly: "Not long after I entered the palace, I heard the news of the victory of His Majesty the Ninth Prince's army. Later, the armies under His Majesty the Ninth Prince marched across the West Mansion. They were hundreds of miles away and arrived in just a few nights. If it were His Majesty the Ninth Prince.
Lieutenant General, it won’t take long to go to Yizhou this time.”
Li Luo didn't know what Concubine Yun meant by her words for a moment, so he could only reply: "The lands in the West Prefecture are vast and sparsely populated, which is suitable for cavalry to march. The terrain in the Central Prefecture is more changeable, with many mountains and rivers. If the cavalry marches, it may not be possible to march in the West Prefecture."
Disease on the frontier.”
"That's much faster." Concubine Yun took a breath and continued: "The Holy Emperor decreed that there should be no delay on the road. Horseback riding should be faster. It is better not to take the waterway. His Highness the Ninth Prince cannot see the scenery of the river. I am very worried.
It’s uneasy, I will definitely try my best to fulfill His Highness Ninth Highness’s wish in the future, and I hope His Highness Ninth Highness will not be offended.”
Li Luo's face was expressionless and he said calmly: "That's fine. Your Majesty is affected. The autumn colors are dark, so don't get cold."
After saying this, she bowed quietly and was about to leave. Concubine Yun smiled lightly and said, "The water in the states traveling south is certainly good, and the mountains are not bad either. If Your Majesty the Ninth Prince has free time, you can go out and walk around. Don't always stay in the carriage."
Even the best scenery among them should be missed."
Li Luo raised his eyebrows and said with a calm smile, "Li Luo understands." He nodded again, turned around and left.
Concubine Yun looked at Li Luo's leaving figure, smiled, and lowered the curtain.
After traveling for more than a month, everyone was approaching the boundary of Guiyang Prefecture. Although the autumn was a bit thicker, the scenery that caught our eyes had a bit of Zhuocheng's appearance at the intersection of spring and summer. The weather was very refreshing, if not counting
The foggy cold at night can be said to be pleasant.
The wind and sea were calm along the way, and the sails were intact. Everyone gradually breathed a sigh of relief. Concubine Yun brought some silver coins from Chaofeng Palace, divided half of them and rewarded them to the soldiers of the Forbidden Army. After days of traveling in a hurry, the generals complained that they seemed to have lost a few coins.
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Yueyang Prefecture is mountainous, and beautiful mountains are everywhere. There are streams and secluded pools all over the mountains, but there are no big rivers. The mountains and peaks are not as majestic and precipitous as Wuling Prefecture, but they are more beautiful.
The mountains are endless, and there are very few mountains that are more than a thousand feet high. The highest one is only a few hundred feet high if you look at it. There are very few dangerous peaks that exceed 500 feet. It is a unique situation to see all the mountains at a glance.
From north to south, the area where Wuling Prefecture and Yueyang Prefecture meet is also a stretch of mountains. Although it is not very dangerous, the mountains are endless and winding. The trees in the mountains are so lush that they can almost block out the sun. The mountain roads are winding and quiet.
When everyone walked there, they could only hear the chirping of hundreds of birds in the mountains. When they really wanted to look for it, it was extremely difficult to find one among the green leaves and branches. The greenery was abundant, and the autumn wind had passed, and there were many fewer mosquitoes. Everyone was leisurely.
Walking around, everyone feels relaxed and happy, and a bit of smoke and dust is washed away.
The mountains on the border between Wuling Prefecture and Yueyang Prefecture were originally Wushan Mountain and the remnants of Lingshan Mountain in Wuling Prefecture. Most people in Wuling Prefecture called it Xiao Wuling Mountain. However, when they arrived in Guoyang Prefecture, they changed their names and called it Cui.
Kuoshan and Dagan are not clearly distinguished in the geographical records, and they are often referred to each other in confusion, but in calculation, they are more often recorded as Cuikuoshan.
Cuikuo Mountain has a radius of hundreds of miles and is rarely inhabited. Only a few families are hiding in it. The nearest city in Guiyang Prefecture, Wenwen City, is also a hundred miles away.
Passing through Cuikuo Mountain is the fastest way to go south to Yizhou. Although it is not easy to walk, it can save more than ten days of scenery. After everyone weighed it, they invited Concubine Yun and chose Cuikuo Mountain.
After traveling for several days, there were few people around. Fortunately, the beautiful scenery relieved the boredom, which made it feel better.
It's okay for Li Luo, but these Forbidden Army soldiers are going to be very bored.
In the early morning, mist rises in the forest, flowing like threads among the trees and flowers, or playfully swinging from one branch to another, or shyly hiding behind the leaves and grass, getting wet inadvertently.
Everyone's clothes were gone, and the soldiers of the imperial army a few feet away could not see clearly. They were afraid that they would not disperse until the sun rose at noon.
Li Luo put down the book in his hand, took a rest, closed his eyes and rested his mind. (To be continued.)