Jianmen Pass is the throat of Shu, no matter which way you go, you must eventually pass through here to enter Shu. At the same time, it is also a military place, there is a husband as a pass, thousands of people can not open the praise, the terrain is precipitous, majestic and grandiose, this is the last pass, but also the most difficult pass.

After settling in Wuyi Town, which was thirty miles away from Jianmen Pass, everyone began to discuss countermeasures.

"There are about 10,000 soldiers and horses stationed at Jianmen Pass, and it is absolutely impossible to meet them face to face. For today's plan, only by surprise can a bloody way be killed. ”

Gu Jinmu has an unusually keen sense of military affairs, up and down the Great Zhou, where the military important places are, how many people are guarded, who the guards are, how many combat effectiveness, and how offensive and defensive they are, they can all be said.

"Jianmen Pass Guard General Shijie can be regarded as an ambitious and ruthless person, when Emperor Xiaojing was in power, he was the general of the Tiger Ben, in a foreign war, he volunteered to go on the expedition in order to seek promotion, Emperor Xiaojing trusted him and agreed to him. Unexpectedly, he returned defeated in the first battle, but he was eager to make meritorious contributions, and he was afraid of affecting his career, so he did not dare to report the defeat, and reversed black and white in the recital to Emperor Xiaojing, and the defeat turned into a big victory. The soldiers of the army did not receive timely medical treatment, and there were no reinforcements to support them, and before the wounded, sick and disabled generals could recover, the enemy attacked again, and the result can be imagined. The 100,000-strong army was almost completely annihilated, and it was the most tragic battle of the Great Zhou. ”

"Emperor Xiaojing was benevolent, because he once saved the life of Emperor Xiaojing, he did not kill him, but demoted him to Jianmen Pass as a city guard. However, he has a very high wrist, and in just a few years, he has been continuously promoted to the current general of the gate. He has been in Jianmen for fifteen years, and he wants to climb up, but he has no chance. This time, according to his character, he will definitely not miss the opportunity, and he will definitely vigorously search for meritorious service. ”

Although Jianmen Pass is a military powerhouse, there is also oil and water, but after all, it is a place where birds don't, who wants to stay here for a lifetime. Naturally, as long as there is a chance to be promoted, leaving here will do whatever it takes. This time, it was definitely a good opportunity for him.

Xiao Junjue clasped her fingers together with her hands and twisted her eyebrows in thought. A large group of old and weak women and children, it is never feasible to touch hard, but there is no other way only now, they are really forced to the cliff, and they are not jumping, and they are not jumping.

"Let's wait two more days, and maybe there's news from Nighthawk's side. "If those two groups of people have arrived in Yizhou, the Nighthawk and Night Owl will definitely come to respond, and with them as the internal response, it will be much easier to break into Shu.

It's just that she hasn't received any news from them, and Xiao Junjue is also uneasy, wondering if those two groups of people will be fine.

It was the first time Rong Zhao had seen Xiao Junjue look so worried, she brought him food, "Okay, don't gather around here, let's go eat first, and then find a way when you're full." ”

Rong Zhao took refuge in a peasant family and went to live in an inn, but it was still too conspicuous. The farmer is an old couple, and there are three rooms in the house, which is quite large, enough for Rong Zhao and them to squeeze in.

The old couple was very kind and hospitable, just like the old couple they met when they were in Kitahara.

In the farmhouse, there is nothing else to eat, just some millet coarse grains, and some beans and eggplant vegetables, all of which they grow themselves.

The old couple deliberately made a peasant dish, put corn, beans, potatoes and radishes together, and stew them in a big pot, which was really delicious.

Rong Zhao insisted on giving them money, but the two of them just wouldn't accept it. It is said that it is a pity that these things cannot be eaten all year round anyway, and it is a pity that more people eat it to save waiting for winter to throw it away.

Rong Zhao saw that they were so resolute, as if he was waiting to buy them something on the street tomorrow and give them the money back.

"You haven't eaten since the last meal, you're hungry, hurry up and eat. Rong Zhao put down the dishes and handed the dishes and chopsticks to Xiao Junjue.

Xiao Junjue took it, but put it down, he took her hand, "Have you eaten?"

Rong Zhao dodged his gaze and said, "I've already eaten." ”

Xiao Junjue hugged her shoulders, the bones on her shoulders were edged, and the shoulder blades were protruding.

"Then you can eat a little more with me. Knowing that she shouldn't have eaten again, Xiao Junjue coaxed her in a different way.

"I ......" Rong Zhao snorted, she really couldn't eat.

"If you don't eat it, put it aside, I don't have much appetite anyway. If you stay with me, I can eat a little more. Xiao Junjue used this as an excuse.

Rong Zhao didn't want him to be hungry, so he had to nod.

Xiao Junjue smiled at her, scooped the millet porridge and fed it to her in the first bite. The millet is golden and delicious to look at. Rong Zhao opened his mouth and took a bite, although it was very fragrant, but it really couldn't arouse her appetite.

A bowl of millet porridge, Xiao Junjue fed her a mouthful, and ate it herself, and when she finished eating, the rice porridge was a little cold.

Ben also wanted her to eat some vegetables and steamed buns, but after only a few bites, she said that she was disgusting and said that she would not eat anything. Xiao Junjue has no choice, and it's not easy to force her, it's better to have a little rice porridge to cushion her stomach than to eat nothing.

"Zhaozhao, your face has been very bad lately, why don't you take advantage of the rest in this town these few days, and I'll take you to see the doctor. You just had a miscarriage, so you run around like this, and you can't bear it. ”

Rong Zhao smiled at him reluctantly, "Maybe I've been too busy these days, so I'm a little tired, I'm fine." She didn't want to be weak in front of Xiao Junjue, she knew that her body was about to be unable to hold on. But at this time, she has to hold on, everyone looks at her, the people of the Rong family regard her as a dependent, and seeing that there is still a final level, if she knows that there is something wrong with her body at this time, then all the trips will be postponed, she doesn't want to drag anyone down, she can only support down.

Her strength made Xiao Junjue sad, and she grabbed her hand tightly and kissed it, "Zhaozhao, when did you become so stubborn? ”

Rong Zhao smiled and stroked his face, "Junjue, I'm really fine, please trust me." ”

Xiao Junjue had no choice but to take her, hugged her into her arms, and sighed deeply, "Soon, after this pass, we can go home." ”

Xiao Junjue's two-day wait was not in vain, and on the third day, she received a message from Nighthawk's flying pigeon. The letter said that the first two groups of men and horses had arrived smoothly, and they knew that they were blocked, so they had gathered men and horses and set off to Jianmen Pass to help the prince.

Nighthawk marked the time of sending the letter on the letter, and Xiao Junjue expected it to arrive almost a day later.

When Xiao Junjue received the letter, he hurriedly replied, informing the Nighthawk Night Owl that he would radiate signal flares as soon as he arrived, and wait for Xiao Junjue's next move, and then attack the Jianmen Pass, attack from both sides, and break through the Jianmen Pass.

The Nighthawk arrived at noon the next day, and in the morning, Xiao Junjue also estimated that the time was about the same, said goodbye to the old farmer couple, and went on the road. It's just that before the Nighthawk Night Stalker fires a signal flare, it has been hiding in a hidden place until the signal is issued, and then it starts to move.

"Songbei Songnan. Xiao Junjue called.

"The subordinates are here. ”

"This king orders the two of you to lead fifty men to lurk in the camp of Jianmen Pass, and take the opportunity to burn grain and grass, release horses, and create chaos. ”

"The subordinates obeyed. "Songbei and Songnan received the order, Shao Biao and Li Hanyuan also wanted to follow and do their part. But Xiao Junjue said that there were more important tasks entrusted to them. Songbei and Songnan selected another fifty people, among whom there were also brothers from the lonely cottage.

"Then Lord, what are we brothers doing? You can explain the task, we will specify the mission. Li Han and Shao Biao said eagerly. Seeing that the brothers in the lonely cottage had something to do, the two of them were anxious.

Xiao Junjue patted the two of them on the shoulder and said, "This king will also give you fifty people, and after a while, this king's subordinates will attack from the pass, and the generals defending the city will definitely order the city gate to be closed, and your task is not to let the city gate be closed." Looking at the two of them, "Can you two do it?" ”

The brothers grinned, bowed their hands to Xiao Junjue, and swore an oath: "Thank you for your trust, we will do our best, and we will definitely make this city gate open and not closed." Shao Biao patted his chest, "I don't have any other ability, it's just the strength of my body, with me, I can't shamelessly praise myself, it's also a thousand things." ”

Xiao Junjue smiled and bowed his head, and said, "Okay, with your words, this king will be more confident, and you should also choose people." ”

Rong Yao stepped forward, "Then where am I, brother-in-law, don't underestimate me, I am also a person with martial arts, you have arranged things for others, and if you leave me alone, I will feel useless like a waste." ”

To be honest, Xiao Junjue didn't want Rong Yao to take risks, Rong Zhao's baby brother, if he was injured, he really couldn't explain to Rong Zhao.

After thinking about it, he said, "Of course you have a task. I think these carriages are so conspicuous that everyone dresses up and mixes in the middle of the crowd for a while, and when there is chaos, they run out with the crowd, which is less noticeable than riding in the carriage. And your accusation is to take care of them, and none of them can be separated. ”

Seeing that Rong Yao didn't seem to be satisfied with this arrangement, maybe he wanted to be like Gu Jinnian and them, pick up the sword and touch it hard, showing his true colors as a man. Xiao Junjue emphasized: "Don't underestimate this matter, you have to avoid being discovered, and you have to protect them, your responsibility is very great." Our goal is to escort them out of the country, and you think about how important your mission is. ”

Rong Yao thought about it, although he felt that something was still a little wrong, but he felt that what he said was fine, and scratched his head, "Okay then." "Arch your hand," King Chu assured, the grass people will definitely complete the task and escort everyone out of the customs safely. ”

Everyone in the Rong family was demoted to a concubine, and Rong Yao called himself a "grass people", which was a bit self-deprecating.

All the action processes were ordered to go out until the Songbei Songnan side succeeded and sent a signal for action. Nighthawk Night Stalker saw the signal flare, gave an order, and led the army towards the Sword Gate.

"Oh no, general, a large number of soldiers and horses were found in the direction of Shudi," the soldiers on the observation shed saw the appearance of the dense army, and hurriedly went upstairs to report it, shouting in panic, "It's on the verge of being closed, it's time to kill!"