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When the first rays of sunlight in the morning sprinkled on the wall of Hanguguan, the ancient city wall shone brightly. The battle that took place in Luoyang, 300 miles away, did not affect the tranquility of this Xiongguan in the slightest. According to the plateau in the west, the Jiejian in the east, the Qinling Mountains in the south, and the Yellow River in the north, such a terrain gave the soldiers guarding the pass enough confidence and confidence. There is no third way to take this fortress except with surprise attacks and horrific casualties.

From the moment when Qin Xiaogong sent people to establish Hangu Pass, in the history of more than 100 years, there are only two records of breaking the pass. The first time was that the allied forces of Qi, Han, Wei, Zhao, and Song, under the leadership of the Qi general Kuang Zhang, lasted three years before and after, and finally conquered the Hangu Pass (the actual situation is doubtful). Once, Han and Wei joined forces, pretending to be the Qin army, and took Hangu Pass (described in this book) by surprise attack.

For the Wei army stationed at Hangu Pass, there were only two possible enemies, one was Qin and the other was Korea. But at present, the Qin army is in full swing with the Han and Zhao coalition forces in Luoyang, and all the elite soldiers of South Korea are gathering in Luoyang. In this case, although the Wei army guarding the pass was still fulfilling its duties on the surface, in fact, his mind was no longer here.

The defenders of Hangu Pass were a little depressed. If it weren't for this damn war, they would have been able to change their guard and withdraw to the Wei homeland a long time ago! But because of the outbreak of the Central Plains War, all the soldiers could only calm down and wait for the war to end. The specific time seems to be a bit far away. In addition, the days are really boring, and the spring plowing season at home is delayed, and they can't reunite with their families, so everyone has no good temper and looks listless.

The soldiers chatted in groups of three or five, discussing when the war would end, and discussing how the powerful people had changed their timid temperament. actually cooperated with Qin to plot against South Korea and Zhao together. The lazy sun shone on the soldiers, and people became lazy.

This did not change until an army appeared in the sight of the defenders of Hangu Pass. Although the clothing of this army was the usual clothing of the Wei State, and although they were under the banner of the Wei army, the vigilant defenders quickly reported the situation to the Hangu Pass guard, Wei Zhi. Qu Hou, who was on duty at the head of the city, quickly commanded the archers to take position, although the arrows were not yet aimed at the Wei army under the city. But looking at the stern sù on their faces, it was obvious that they did not have the slightest carelessness because they were friendly troops below. The atmosphere was a little solemn for a while.

"Go and inform Captain Wei, just say that the king has an order, order me to come and change the guard, you can withdraw the beam to rest!" A general-like figure leapt out of the crowd and shouted.

"Can there be a tiger talisman and a document for customs clearance?" Qu Hou at the head of the city breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and asked step by step.

The general did not answer this time, but handed a package to the guards beside him. The guards slapped their horses and stepped out of the formation. He walked straight to the moat and shouted, "The tiger talisman and the document for customs clearance are here, you can send someone down to get it!" ”

The Wei army at the head of the city looked at each other, and it was obvious that the other party was proud of his identity and did not intend to swim under the city wall. Although the moat of Hangu Pass is not large, it is also three zhang wide and two zhang deep. Usually the suspension bridge is stowed away. The gates were also shut. Because Wei Ji gave strict orders, there was no order from him. Those who open it without permission will be killed. This means that if you want to obtain these tokens, one of them must use a rope to go down the city, then swim to the other side, get the tiger talisman, clear the customs and then swim back, and then climb up to the top of the city. This live. Not only dangerous, but also tiring. Therefore, after hearing the request of the army under the city, the Wei army at the head of the city involuntarily took a step back, not wanting to share this drudgery by themselves.

Qu Hou doesn't care about the risks, he has to do it. It was before Wei Ji came that he got these tokens and had a good look. However, Qu Hou is a person with status, and he can't use his power to oppress people, so he threw out his bait, and if he was able to get back the tiger talisman and the customs clearance paper, he was rewarded with ten knife coins. In his opinion, under the heavy reward, there will be brave men. As for whether others also thought that ten sword coins was a heavy reward, he didn't think about it carefully.

"If you are willing to go down and get the other party's token, take a step forward!" Qu Hou ignored the discussion of his subordinates, looked at the army under the city, and said.

After a pause for a few seconds, Qu Hou turned around, and at a glance he saw two people who stood out from the crowd, a stupid big man and a veteran oil. Although it was different from the scene of the enthusiastic competition he imagined, Qu Hou still nodded with satisfaction and said, "Hmm! Very good! Benquhou likes brave people like you! ”

The stupid man's first reaction was that he was pitted by the robes, and he obviously didn't take a step forward! Obviously, they collectively took a step back, stood in place by themselves, and didn't react in time, which caused such a "wonderful" misunderstanding! Honest people are bullied! The stupid big man lamented that the world was going down, and he was not kind.

The stupid big man is not afraid of death, but the problem is that he is afraid of heights and can't swim in the water. So at this juncture, he rarely reacted quickly, and complained to Qu Hou: "My lord, the little one really wants to take these ten knife coins, but the little one can't swim in the water, and he is clumsy, for fear of losing the face of the adult!" ”

Qu Hou's brows furrowed, and he said unhappily: "Then you still stand up?" Could it be that you're playing tricks on me? ”

The stupid big man trembled, and said honestly: "My lord, the little head stood up as soon as he was dizzy, I really didn't mean to deceive the adult!" ”

Qu Hou snorted coldly and didn't say anything more, but in his heart he secretly sarcastically mocked the other party's timidity, even if the other party could swim, he would not let him take the token. Otherwise, the other party will definitely laugh at his lack of strictness and lack of management of the army. He wants to show himself well, and being in the limelight in front of Wei Ji will turn into a disgrace for him. Thinking of this, Qu Hou waved his hand impatiently, signaling the stupid big man to return to his place. The stupid big man was pardoned, and knowing that he had escaped, he hurriedly took a step back.

Then, all of them looked sympathetically at the only remaining veteran oil, who now had a word of suffering. I wouldn't risk it for just ten knife coins, so I was distracted and was inadvertently cheated. I was in a trance, and the reason I thought of was actually robbed by this stupid big man. When people are really unlucky, they will stuff their teeth when they drink cold water. I used to pit others by myself, but I didn't expect to hunt geese every day, but in the end I was pecked by geese. Looking at the current situation, if you find a reason to shirk it. Qu Hou will never let go of himself.

Therefore, when Qu Hou looked at him, the veteran soldier Youzi simply made a mistake and put on a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, and said: "My lord, I am willing to go and get the token!" ”

Qu Hou nodded with satisfaction. said: "I really didn't misread you! Go ahead! ”

The veteran Youzi's heart was dripping blood, and he replied tragically: "That humble duty is gone!" "Ten knife coins? What about the ten knife coins that were promised?

Qu Hou waved his hand, which was a farewell! He silently replied in his heart: "If you can come back alive, these ten sword coins will naturally be given to you." If it is given to you now, if the other party is an enemy army, you will definitely throw your body outside the city, won't you lose?! ”

The old soldier Youzi walked to the edge of the city step by step, looking pitiful. Qu Houquan couldn't see it, but the other soldiers rushed up. Help the veteran oil fix his body and drop him down with a basket. Anyway, the dead friends are not dead and poor, and seeing that the army under the city wall has a fearless appearance, most of them are really sent by King Wei to replace their own army. In this case, you can go to Daliang to rest, go back to your own home, and your children and wives will be on the kang.

Under the eyes of all the Wei troops at the head of the city, the veteran soldier Youzi stomped his feet. Emboldened, he ran to the side of the moat in one go. Swim through. The other party did not embarrass the veteran Youzi, and handed over the tiger talisman and customs clearance documents to the veteran Youzi. The veteran soldier Youzi held back his urge to urinate, and without delaying for a moment, he swam back and was pulled up by the Wei army at the head of the city. The veteran Youzi breathed a sigh of relief, and only then did he find that a cold sweat broke out on his back. Fortunately, the clothes were soaked, and others couldn't see it.

When he saw that the captain Wei Qi had already rushed to the city, the veteran soldier Youzi only felt that his adventure was not in vain, and immediately made a panting appearance, and said generously as if he had no lack of justice: "I am fortunate to be humble and not dishonored." This is a token of the other party, please take a look at it! ”

Wei Qi nodded slightly, which was regarded as an appreciation for the veteran oil, and then picked up the tiger talisman and compared it with the half of the tiger talisman on his hand. There is no deviation between the two tigers, and the tiger talisman is real. Wei Ji's vigilance was slightly removed, and there was no problem in reviewing the customs clearance documents next. Although he was a little puzzled that the army that would replace him would come so quickly, Wei Ji still initially believed that the other party was indeed a friendly army. But some necessary processes were still needed, so Wei Ji opened the city gate, and he only took a few followers to the moat, facing the Wei army on the other side of the river.

"I'm Captain Wei, and I'm Captain Duan, who is leading the army on the other side, to come out and see me." Wei Qi said loudly. In the customs clearance document, Wei Ji already knew that the surname of the person who was going to take over his class was Duan. The Duan clan is also a prestigious family in the Wei State, and he can be the captain of a battalion, Wei Zhi dare not say that he knows everything, half of them should know.

Shaoqing, a middle-aged general came with only a few entourages, looking at Wei Qi across the narrow moat.

"Captain Wei, don't come unharmed!" The middle-aged general arched his hand and gestured.

"Yi Qiē is okay, Duan Lieutenant is good?" Wei Ji is now relieved, he has had a relationship with the other party, which can be regarded as acquaintance. From this point of view, this army has indeed come to take over its garrison at Hangu Pass. Maybe it's because I'm too careful!

Captain Duan smiled and replied, "It's so good to the extreme." Captain Wei doesn't know yet! We have surrounded the city of Xinzheng, and Korea has already sued for peace with our Wei state! It won't be long before Runan County will be assigned to our Wei Kingdom! Even half of Sanchuan County will be ceded to us! Otherwise, how could the king send me to replace Captain Wei and guard Hangu Pass! ”

Wei Ji was slightly surprised, and asked appropriately: "Half of Sanchuan County is also given to us?" So did the Qin Congress agree? Didn't the captain encounter any obstruction from the South Korean army along the way? ”

Captain Duan waved his hand and smiled disapprovingly: "This half of Sanchuan County is not given away for nothing, South Korea wants us to counterattack the Qin State and drive the forces of the Qin State out of the Central Plains." When I came from Daliang, the ministers were arguing over this. I did encounter the Korean army on the way, but the Korean army was no longer in the climate. King Han didn't know whether he was alive or dead, and the news of Xinzheng and other counties was blocked by us again. The Korean army is now fighting on its own, and many people still think that our Wei army is their friend! Seeing that they were rich in supplies, I couldn't help but rob some grain and grass on the way here. Oh, the grain and grass are all in the back! ”

Wei Qi nodded slightly, agreeing with the other party's explanation, he had already discovered that some people in this Wei army had some blood stains on their clothes and armor, and if the other party was secretive, Wei Qi would naturally be suspicious. But the other party did not shy away from hinting at it. It made Wei Ji let down his guard. Wei Qi said curiously: "Hasn't Luoyang been defeated yet?" ”

"Knocked down! But I've heard that a small army has escaped! Bai Qi is afraid that he is busy catching up now! After all, in Luoyang City, the bodies of King Han and King Zhao were not found. Qin Jun has to see people in life and corpses in death to King Han and King Zhao, otherwise. How can you rest assured?! ”

After speaking, Captain Duan paused and said complainingly: "I said Captain Wei, we have traveled a long way, you should have asked what you should have asked, let us in quickly!" Let everyone take a breather. We also need to be familiar with the city defense, so you might as well retreat back to the girder, right? ”

Wei Ji arched his hand and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, (Wei) Ji is too cautious." It made Captain Duan laugh. Someone! Put the suspension bridge! Open the gates! Add dinner tonight! I want to comfort Captain Duan and his party! With that, he turned his horse's head and stood aside.

Soon, the heavy drawbridge was slowly pulled up, and the city gates slowly opened. Captain Duan took the lead, took the lead in crossing the moat, walked in front of Wei Qi, and walked side by side with Wei Qi into the city. The Wei army at the head of the city was forced by military discipline. didn't dare to laugh loudly, but the joy on his face betrayed his excitement. The other party is really a reinforcement. It's to take over from him, which means that he will soon be able to go home and see his family soon! This damn war is finally coming to an end!

Wei Ji was still a little confused, so when the two walked side by side, he asked, "Does the king still have no decision on the Qin army?" If the Qin army is allowed to gain a firm foothold in the Central Plains. Not only can we not get this Sanchuan County! Even Hedong is in danger! ”

Captain Duan only said yes, and sighed: "These are all the resolutions of the noble ministers, you and I are small roles, and we can't influence the decisions of King Wei!" ”

Wei is silent, and if he is humble, he will speak lightly. No matter how good his ideas are, he can't get the attention of King Wei, which has to be said to be a kind of sadness! It's like South Korea, I heard that all officials in South Korea with more than 300 stone can play King Han, and King Han will personally review it! As long as you are bold enough and your insights are powerful enough, flying Huang Tengda is just a matter of King Han's words!

"Does the king have a time limit for us to arrive at Daliang?" Wei Qi asked again.

Captain Duan was stunned for a moment, and said unnaturally: "What does Captain Wei mean?" ”

Wei Yi was afraid that the other party would misunderstand his greed for military power, so he immediately explained: "Luoyang has been conquered!" King Han and King Zhao fled north, and it won't take a day or two for a letter to come. I'm worried that the Qin State has captured the King of Han and the King of Zhao, and used this to blackmail Korea and the State of Zhao. Qin and Wei may fight if they disagree! When the time comes, the pressure on Captain Duan will be very tight! ”

Captain Duan was silent and did not react. Wei Zhi looked a little embarrassed, although he knew that this would lead to a misunderstanding that would humiliate the other party, but the straightforward Wei Zhi still said it. Wei Ji didn't notice it, Captain Duan on his right side quietly touched the long sword at his waist with his right hand, and most of the Wei army behind him had already poured into Hangu Pass.

"Hehe, Captain Wei is really for the country and the people! It's just! These things, Captain Wei don't have to worry about them anymore! ”

Wei Ji was stunned for a moment, and Captain Duan said in a surprising voice at this time: "However, Captain Wei is right about one thing!" That is, the Qin State is indeed determined to win Hangu Pass! Something you can do."

Wei Qi only felt that the other party's voice was getting smaller and smaller, and couldn't help but lean in to listen carefully, but he didn't expect a sharp long sword to suddenly flash around his neck, and Wei Qi suddenly found that his head was held by Captain Duan. Wrong! How did you see your back? The body that was bubbling with blood fell off the horse, and it was actually his own body. Isn't he dead? Why is this happening? This was Wei Qi's last thought!

Captain Duan, who unexpectedly killed Wei Qi, showed a hideous look, held high the head of Wei Qi, who was not blind, and roared loudly: "Wei Qi colluded with the Qin State!" Let the Qin army cross the border and attack Daliang! I am ordered by the King of Wei to kill this thief! Wait until you put down your weapons immediately, or you will be punished as a thief! ”

"Disarm or kill! Disarm or kill! Nearly 10,000 Wei soldiers roared in unison.

The Wei troops above and below the city suddenly panicked, looked at each other, and they all saw the fear in the eyes of Pao Ze! Wei Qi's prestige is very high, and he loves soldiers like a son, watching his head being held high in the air, anyone will feel a chill in their hearts. No one could have imagined that Wei Ji, who was still talking and laughing, would become a traitor in the blink of an eye, and his head was different. Collusion with the Qin State? Could it be that some time ago, 100,000 Qin troops entered the country, and Wei Zhen really didn't follow the will of King Wei? In any case, there is no proof of death now, and the Wei army that came to exterminate the "traitors" has already poured into Hangu Pass, and the number is more than twice that of their own, no matter how loyal people are, they dare not fight, because the other party has moved out of righteousness, and to confront them is to confront the King of Wei! All the people subconsciously looked at the military marquis Wei Fang.

"The king has decreed that only the evil will be punished, and no coercion will be punished. Do you want to be attached to it? Rebels, no mercy! Captain Duan raised Wei Qi's head even higher.

"Disarm or kill! Disarm or kill! Nearly 10,000 Wei soldiers shouted again.

As one Wei soldier dropped his weapon, more and more Hangu Pass defenders laid down their weapons. Their eyes were full of confusion and helplessness. The joy that just came to my heart was swept away, and no one knew what was going on! How come in the blink of an eye, I almost became a traitor! Many people even secretly pondered, if Wei Zhen really colluded with the Qin State, why not give up Hangu Pass! It's just that the general trend is that such people carefully close their mouths! (To be continued......)