These eight passes surround Luoyang and are collectively called the Eight Passes or the Eight Passes of Luoyang.
In 188 AD, in order to quell the endless remnants of the Yellow Turbans, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty did two major things.
One: Change the position of governor to state pastor;
Second: Set up a captain in the eight passes of Luoyang, collectively called the captain of the eight passes.
If you want to truly escape, you must not only escape from Luoyang, but also cross the checkpoints and escape into Nanyang.
The south gate of Luoyang is composed of four passes: Yique, Taigu, Guangcheng and Sheyuan.
Among them, Yique, Taigu, Guangcheng and Sanguan are connected to the Nanyang Basin;
And Shenyuan Pass connects to Yingchuan in Yuzhou.
certainly!
This does not mean that to escape from Luoyang to Nanyang, you must take the Yique → Guangcheng line, or the Taigu → Guangcheng line. You can also go south from Sheyuan Pass to Yingchuan, and then cross the Fangxia Road from Yingchuan to Nanyang
basin.
Therefore, the Military Advisor Alliance proposed to let Shi Zixuan inquire about the defenders of the four southern passes instead of the defenders of the three passes connected to the Nanyang Basin. In a sense, this provided an alternative route.
Route 1: Luoyang → Yique (Taigu) → Guangcheng;
Route 2: Luoyang → Sheyuan → Fangcheng Xia Road;
Route 1 is the closest, but it requires passing at least two levels, and the road is rugged and difficult;
Route 2 is relatively far away, but you only need to pass one checkpoint, and after leaving Zhiyuan Pass, it is a plain all the way, which is relatively safe.
Liu Bian suddenly understood and nodded: "So that's it! You are indeed an expert. He has a very thorough understanding of ancient geography. I thought that as long as we leave Luoyang, we will be completely safe."
"Master Ben~~"
At this moment, the voice of the military advisor alliance sounded again: "As for the passage from Nanyang to Luoyang, it will definitely be used when the princes attack Dong. We will try our best to take the Yique and Guangcheng lines this time. We should conduct an on-site inspection.
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"certainly."
The Military Advisor Alliance added: "If conditions really do not allow it, then we will take Sheyuan Pass, cross the Fangcheng Summer Road, and reach the Nanyang Basin. The Fangcheng Summer Road is also very important."
Liu Bian nodded: "Yes, I understand, we will decide according to the specific situation."
Military Advisor Alliance: "Yes, that's what it means."
...
It didn't take long.
The cold hotpot soup base is ready.
Liu Bian returned to the front hall, and after enjoying the delicious meal with Tang Ji, he returned to the bedroom and wrote down all the things mentioned by the general-division alliance. Liu Bian, as before, attracted attention, while Tang Ji waited for an opportunity to pass on information.
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Luoyang, inner city.
Shi Zixuan Mansion.
After receiving Liu Bian's letter, Shi Zixuan sighed: "Pindao can find a way to solve the matter of sacrifice. Everyone in Taichangzhong is familiar with Pindao. It will definitely cause a sensation in the whole city and cooperate with Shi Hou's actions.
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"but......"
Shi Zixuan frowned slightly and shook his head: "I really can't help with the matter of guarding the four southern gates. General Zhu Tong may be able to solve this matter."
"he?"
Shi A shook his head in embarrassment and sighed: "He may be able to solve it, but he doesn't have time, and his identity is too sensitive. Once his intentions are exposed, it may cause serious consequences."
"otherwise......"
After pondering for a long time, Shi Zixuan tentatively said: "Look for some connections from Nanshi's grain merchants? Most of the grain in Luoyang comes from all directions and is stored in major granaries. No matter which direction the grain merchants come in from, they will definitely pass by.
Luoyang Eight Passes."
"Grain merchant?"
Shi A frowned in thought and nodded slowly: "I can give it a try."
Shi Zixuan sighed: "Let me state in advance that I hate merchants, so I have no such relationship. If I have to ask the grain merchants, I can do it, but if something goes wrong, it will be easily exposed."
"Yes, I understand."
The corners of Shi'a's lips raised slightly, and he smiled lightly and said: "I'll leave this matter to you. Although I have nothing to do in Nanshi, the black market can't trouble me. Don't worry, Taoist Priest."
"good."
Shi Zixuan bowed slightly: "That's very good."
After bidding farewell to Shi Zixuan, Shi A rushed to Que Village again to look for Deng Zhan.
He told the whole story and immediately bowed and handed over his hand: "I wonder if Brother Deng is willing to help?"
Deng Zhan couldn't help but be surprised: "His Highness has actually planned to this extent?"
Shi A nodded: "Well, I think as long as the route out of Luoyang is solved, we can actually implement the escape plan. Brother Deng has a good status in the black market. I guess this won't trouble you, right?"
"It's not a big problem."
Deng Zhan took a deep breath and exhaled slowly: "There are brothers under my command who make a living by selling food, but they usually go up the Shuoying River in Runan, pass through Shenyuan Pass, and go straight to Luoyang."
"The line from Guangcheng Pass to Yique Pass will have many vehicles and horses, and the transportation cost will be extremely high. Unless it is absolutely necessary, few grain merchants will take this route."
Although there is only one line, it is also a huge breakthrough for Shi A.
He couldn't wait to hand it over: "Brother Deng, please help me!"
Deng Zhan waved his hand: "Don't worry, this is not a problem. If His Highness really escapes from Luoyang, I can even arrange for someone to disguise His Highness and the Princess as merchants and leave Sheyuan Pass directly to Yingchuan."
Shi A was overjoyed: "I, Shi A, would like to thank you on behalf of Your Highness."
"Don't be too hasty to thank me yet."
Deng Zhan hurriedly stopped Shi A and said in a long voice: "My help is conditional."
Shi A was stunned for a moment: "I wonder what Brother Deng's conditions are? How much money do you need? Just tell me and I will find a way to get it together."
"It's not about the money!"
Deng Zhanfei shook his head quickly and immediately denied it.
"That's..."
Shi A's voice was drawn out, becoming even more curious.
You, a guy in charge of hundreds of rangers, who often wanders the black market, are you not doing it for money?
Damn it!
This is more worrying than asking for money.
"Brother Shi, we can be considered close friends."
Deng Zhan waved his hand for Shi A to take a seat. Such a formal conversation made Shi A even more worried: "Actually, it was only after I became the head that I truly realized the idea of respecting my master Wang Yue."
"Teacher?"
Shi A was a little confused.
"Um."
Deng Zhan nodded and exhaled a breath: "When I was just an apprentice, I only focused on practicing swordsmanship, but now that I am the leader, I have to worry about the food, drink and diarrhea of my brothers."
"Only then did I realize that being a ranger is really not easy. If you don't have a decent job, it's hard to support yourself. You join a famous family as a dead soldier, and you often risk losing your head."
"so......"
Deng Zhan stared at Shi A with burning eyes: "I hope that after His Highness escapes, he can take our brothers with him so that everyone can have a home. We don't want to be lonely ghosts anymore."
Hiss~~~
Shi A's eyes were as wide as bells, and he gasped in shock.
He never expected that Deng Zhan would take the initiative to ask for submission, and that everyone would submit.
Shi A couldn't help but swallowed his saliva, with a look of disbelief on his face: "Can you tell me why?"
Deng Zhan took a deep breath and said with great solemnity: "Although His Highness is a deposed emperor, if you can get out of Luoyang, you will become a real dragon and soar in the nine heavens. If I, Deng Zhan, don't surrender now, how long will it take?"