Chapter 525: The road to the pass is as iron as

Standing on the ancient pass, stroking the rough city bricks and looking down at the Sishuiyuan under your feet, Qin Lei murmured like a dream, "Is he really taken it down?" Even though he had been in the city for a day.

"Yes, Prince, no matter what, I, Daqin, finally took the initiative in the battlefield!" Huangfu Zhanwen said happily: "From then on, the hinterland of Qi was exposed under my Daqin Iron Cavalry, and I could ask for it!" Although he was arranged in the reserve team and did not get the credit for breaking the pass, the significance of seizing the Hulao Pass was enough to make every Qin person excited.

Yes, the Qin army flag was planted on the Hulao Pass. This dangerous pass that had not been defeated by the ancestors was taken down overnight by His Majesty Emperor Shizong Lie.

When the Qin army arrived at Hulao Pass, it launched low-intensity and high-frequency attacks. Although the casualties were not severe, it was impossible to break Hulao for ten years with this kind of painless strength.

This situation lasted for more than a month. By the end of July, the food and grass were about to be unsustainable, and the Qin generals finally couldn't hold it in. They wrote to the emperor to write to him... If we want to fight, we would fight a serious battle; if we don't fight, we would go back to the court while we were not hungry. What's the matter with the old man here?

Emperor Zhaowu comforted the generals in a mysterious way, and told them that the city was about to break out, and that they would just wait for peace of mind when they went back. Although the generals did not believe it, their arms could not twist their thighs, and they could only wait patiently.

As a result, the sound of killing in the tiger prison was shocked by the sky, but the emperor ordered the army to sleep and not to be disturbed. At dawn, the guards of the inner guards ordered the army: "The tiger prison has been broken, the army has entered the pass!" The generals' reactions were surprisingly consistent. They twisted their thighs hard first. After screaming in pain, they ran out of the camp tent and looked at the Huzhu lock in the morning light... They actually saw the door open, golden armored imperial forests spread over the city, and the flagpole was replaced with His Majesty's dragon flag.

The generals hurriedly sent the Pioneer Camp into the city to fight the front station, and soon they sent a reply: "The four gates in the city have been controlled by the Imperial Guard, the remaining enemies have been cleared, and even His Majesty's chariot has entered the city." The generals were completely shocked, and they set up their teams in a confused manner, and set up their camps to Hulao Pass.

After the generals entered the city, they were led by the great guards to Hanyue Tower on the east side of the city. There, they met His Majesty Emperor Shizong Lie who held back his complacent, Xu Zaiwu, and a strange general who stood beside the dragon throne with his eyebrows down.

‘Qi people?’ Seeing that the military general was dressed in the costume of the deputy general of Qi, the generals understood in their hearts: ‘It turned out to be a Qi traitor…’

Emperor Zhaowu's next words also proved their speculation: "Come and come and meet new colleagues." As he said, he pointed to the generals of Qi and said, "Caoshi, introduce yourself, and tell the generals the whole story."

The general said respectfully, "After the order." As he said this, he bowed to the generals and said, "The most general is Yang Youji, Caoji, the people of Zhongdu of the Qin Dynasty!" As soon as he opened his mouth, there was a thick Qin opera, and there was a little bit of Qiyin mixed with the sound.

The generals were very surprised and said in surprise: "Since I am a soldier of the Qin Dynasty, why are you wearing the military uniform of Qi?"

Seeing the generals dumbfounded, Emperor Zhaowu felt so happy and couldn't help but say proudly: "The Cyan Stone is a secret spy sent by the late emperor to Dongqi. More than twenty years have passed in a flash."

Yang Youji sighed when he heard this, "As Your Majesty said, the late emperor wanted to attack Qi in a large scale and sent a large number of secret spies into Qi. Beizhi was the Qi State that he arrived at that time..." As he said that, his face turned dark: "As a result, the talented man of creation, the late emperor collapsed and the offensive of Qin was forced to be cancelled. Beizhi lost his target, and some people secretly returned to the country, but more people lurked like Beizhi, waiting for the next instructions from the royal family."

"Who knew that this time had been waiting for more than twenty years. Beizhi had been promoted to a general in Qi, but he never forgot his mission and was looking forward to the call of his motherland day and night." Yang Youji said with a feverish look on his face: "Finally last year, the secret spies of the Qin royal family restored their ties with Beizhi, and helped Beizhi bribe the senior officials of Qi, and transferred me to the Xidamen of Qi to serve as the deputy of the General of Hulao."

Qin Lei thought to himself: "No wonder the emperor asked Heyang to come to Luoyang in the east last year. It turned out to be for this matter!" Through the incident this spring, he already knew that Heyang was the real confidant of Emperor Zhaowu and his trust was far more than their sons.

The following things were natural. Yang Youji was the second-in-command in the city and took turns to serve the night. After some full preparation, the door was opened and closed last night without any danger and let the Shenwu Army enter the city. Unpredictable, the awakened defenders blew up the camp and could not organize effective defense at all. After heavy casualties, they fled from the East Gate to the mainland.

As for why I had to wait for more than a month, I had to wait for Zhao Wujiu's main force to evacuate from Hulao Pass before I dared to take action.

After listening to the story, all the generals were very excited and sincerely bowed to Emperor Zhaowu and said, "Your Majesty is completely clear. You will win before the battle. We will provoke you!" Emperor Zhaowu was naturally so happy that he couldn't stop talking and even called him the shade of his ancestors.

The eldest prince frowned and asked, "We, Daqin, have not retreated yet, why is Zhao Wujiu busy leaving?"

Na Yangyouji said calmly: "This prince, the emperor of Qi, gave twelve gold medals in a row, and ordered Yum to return to Beijing quickly. As for what happened, the last emperor did not know."

"The Emperor of Qi is critically ill." Emperor Zhaowu said lightly: "This is the highest secret of Qi, and I only learned about it last night."

The generals looked suddenly and couldn't help but sigh: "The emperors of Qi and Chu countries are almost critically ill at the same time. It seems that I am the Qin Dynasty is about to be prosperous!" "Yes, Your Majesty is the hero who is unified in three parts!" For a moment, flattery almost drowned Emperor Zhaowu.

But the eldest prince still refused to give in: "Even if Zhao Wujiu left, Wu Zhilong is still there, so he should be fully prepared!"

Emperor Zhaowu thought to himself: 'Don't you make trouble for me?' He frowned slightly unhappy and said, "Cashi, tell him."

Yang Youji quickly said respectfully: "Wu Zhilong and Zhao Wushang both went east with Zhao Wujiu, and only Xin Jiazang and Chen Liefeng remained in the city. What's more, the Qi army exploded the camp last night. Even if Zhao Wujiu is still there, he is unable to turn the world around."

At this time, Xu Zaiwu, who had been waiting for everyone to praise him, finally couldn't help but say, "No matter this or that, everyone is standing in the middle of Hulao Guan. The whole city is full of the powerful soldiers of our Qin. This is a fact that no one can change. What are the doubts about?" As he said that, he glanced at Qin Li angrily and said, "If the Longxiang Army entered the city first, I wonder if the uncle still has so many questions?"

Qin Li was so choked by him that he rolled his eyes, but he couldn't argue with the heroes who broke the city, so he had to say in a muffled voice: "I don't mean that." Xu Zaiwu didn't dare to offend him too much. He snorted and stopped his mouth, but the winner's smile was on his face.

Seeing that the Lord Highness could not come to Taiwan, Luo Yun quickly changed the topic and said, "No matter what, we have settled this Hulao Pass, this is God's help to me!" First, compliment the emperor and Xu Zaiwu, and then the topic changed: "But our army's food and grass are in urgent need. Please make plans for the next step early." The combat plan designated by the Taiwei Mansion did not even estimate what would happen if it would take Hulao Pass, so Luo Yun asked this question.

Emperor Zhaowu's face cleared slightly and said, "Well, that's the case." When the war hit this point, he was already incredible, and it was time to consider advancing and retreating.

Li Zhuo and Li Hun looked at each other and laughed in unison: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and we are convinced, so naturally you will decide."

Looking at the Li brothers who were completely convinced, Emperor Zhaowu thought to himself: 'It seems that my royal family was too dark in the past that they covet these things. Now that I have made a big splash, it is naturally because the evil people retreated.' Then he said with a smile: "Let's discuss it and let me listen to your opinions."

Qin Lei glanced at Yang Youji who was standing silently beside the emperor and thought to himself: "I'm too careless to keep it secret, right? How could this person listen?' But he knew that Emperor Zhaowu's prejudice against him was so deep that he would not have been boring if he had surpassed the eighteen levels of hell.

The trends related to the next step, the generals were unable to hide their weaknesses, and they all expressed their opinions. After a debate, two opinions finally came together... The more conservative one was to send troops to guard Hulao Pass, and the army temporarily set up their troops to wait for the autumn harvest or the military rations were sufficient next year before making any plans; the other radical faction advocated taking advantage of the critical illness of the Qi emperor, the army advanced eastward and conquered cities and land. Because the food was against the enemy, it would be impossible to endure the autumn harvest.

His Majesty the decision-maker, Emperor Shizong Lie, hesitated. He also knew that the gains from this trip were enough to make him gain prestige, and his country would be forever solid, and he could still be recorded in history. But a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was placed in front of him. Even if he could not fight to Shangjing, he could still disrupt the territory of Qi's thousands of miles and cause it a severe blow that was difficult to heal.

Whether to make a concerted effort or stop when you see it is better is a typical gambler problem.

His eyes were on everyone's faces. Emperor Zhaowu wanted to get some information to help make decisions, but Li Hun and Li Zhuo lowered their heads and muttered in a low voice: "Jane is in the heart of the emperor..." As for the others, none of them dared to say anything, for fear that His Majesty would regret it in the future and regarded himself as a scapegoat.

Qin Lei sighed in his heart: 'I have to say it even if I am disgusted by others.' Then he bowed and said, "Father, my son and I think Qi is a huge creature, and the eagerness for quick success and instant benefits are counterproductive. Slowly planning is the king's way. It's better to withdraw the army for the time being and wait for the next year..."

Emperor Zhaowu coughed unhappily, interrupting Qin Lei's head and said in a deep voice: "Qin Lei, I find that you are so angry! Is this like what a young man in his twenties should say?" Without waiting for Qin Lei to answer, he turned his face to Yang Youji and said with a smile: "Cashi, you are old in Qi, how do you think about this?" Change your face faster than turning a book.

Yang Youji said respectfully: "I will return home and don't understand the situation yet, so how dare I show off my skills? But I can provide some information for your Majesty to judge."

"But it's okay!" Emperor Zhaowu laughed.

"A hundred miles northeast of Hulaoguan, there is a city called Muye, which is the important place for Yushenggong to stock up on food and grass." Yang Youji whispered: "Since a few years ago, food and grass from all over the country have been transported continuously, probably millions of stones."

Emperor Zhaowu said with a look of surprise: "Are you serious about this?"

"Although the Qi army's western expedition has consumed a lot of money, Zhao Wuji also wants to take some north, but there is too much food in Muye City." Yang Youji knelt down on one knee and bowed and said in a deep voice: "I dare to use the head of the Xiang Shang to guarantee that there is at least one million stone of grain and rice there!"

Emperor Zhaowu pondered for a while before he said slowly: "There is a saying that 'God does not take it, and he will be blamed. Now the heavens give me a granary and provide timely help. His intention is very clear!" As he said that, he looked heroic, and his eyes widened, and his voice was high and sharp: "I will let my king's army attack the north and take Qi to the capital!"

The emperor glanced sharply over the generals and said in a deep voice: "Who brought Muye City for me? Become the first general to enter Qi in 20 years?"

"I'm willing to go!" The generals shouted in unison. This honor can make anyone beat their hearts! Although Qin Lei knew that he was not doing anything, he didn't want to look too eye-catching, so he bowed his head to petition.

But unexpectedly, Emperor Zhaowu pointed his name: "Yutian, do you dare to issue a military order?"

"Uh..." Qin Lei said in surprise: "I don't know what's going on."

"It doesn't matter, I have confidence in you." Emperor Zhaowu's attitude is like the moon in sixth day, and the clouds and sunshine are too impermanent: "There is no need to make any military orders. Soldiers are the most important. You should order the troops and set off immediately."

"Oh... I obey the order." Qin Lei responded in a daze and stepped down with Yang Youji who helped him.

Looking at his departure back, Emperor Zhaowu said indignantly: "If I hadn't thought about grasping the bigger picture, why would it be your turn to make contributions?" Although he was distorting right and wrong all day long, Emperor Lie knew in his heart that Qin Lei had performed extremely well from the military exercises on the Loess Plateau to the battle on Luoshuiyuan, and made great contributions every time. In addition, His Majesty the Emperor had never cared about war before and did not understand the abilities of other generals, so when he encountered such tough battles that penetrated into the enemy's territory, he was really worried about others.

Daqin is the Great Qin of His Majesty Emperor Shizong Lie, and he cannot be in trouble with him.

"Prince, Xu Wei is here." Shen Bing's voice called Qin Lei back from his thoughts. He nodded, looked back at the crowded Hulao Pass, and said intimately: "There are 100,000 troops in Guanzhong, and there are 200,000 under the city outside the pass. It is indeed a god who cannot take back Hulao Pass." Then he pressed his uneasiness and walked down the city tower quickly and returned to the camp... Although Emperor Zhaowu repeatedly urged him to go on the road, he would not set off until he figured out the real situation of Muye City.

"Your Highness..." As soon as he saw the prince come in, Xu Wei, dressed in coarse cloth, knelt down and said, "I have finally waited for you."

Qin Lei thought to himself, 'Why do you have the same taste as Yangyuki?' Then he walked to the top and sat down and said, "You have worked hard, but Gu has no time to talk nonsense now, so I'll talk about other things later. Gu comes to ask you, what's the situation in Makino City?" His main task to Xu Wei was to collect military intelligence.

"Makino City? That's a granary, which was originally very tightly guarded." Xu Wei said respectfully: "But after a large number of defeated troops entered the city, the entire Makino became in chaos."

"How many troops are there in the city?" Qin Lei asked in a deep voice.

"There are 30,000 defenders, and countless defeated soldiers who have become frightened birds." Xu Wei said without thinking, and then turned his mind and lowered his voice: "But Makino City is less than a hundred miles away from the Heihu Mountain Village. It is still related to it after years of operation of the humble position."

Looking at him calmly, Qin Lei said with slightest voice: "You seem to hope that I will attack Muye."

"I dare not be humble." Xu Wei knelt down and said, "I just want to make contributions to the prince... I can ask the prince to give me kindness and return to China." As he said that, he squeezed out a few tears and said, "In this ghost place in Dongqi, humble officials can't stay in the day."

"Um..." Qin Lei nodded, agreeing with his statement: "What does it matter? Can you bribe the guard?"
Chapter completed!