Wang Qiao took Zhang Wuji and the two around the mountains, some of the roads were flat, and they only needed to cut down trees to open the way to pass, while some of the roads were very narrow, and there was only a one-person-wide path on the cliff, and they could only walk slowly against the cliff.

In the evening, Wang Qiao took Zhang Wuji and the two to a mountain stream.

Wang Qiao pointed to the distance of the mountain stream and said, "Okay, this road ends here." After crossing the two hills in front, you will find the main road leading to the road. The road ahead was rough and could only be crossed by means of equipment. ”

Zhang Wuji nodded, and then flew away in the direction of the mountain.

Seeing Zhang Wuji's superb light skills, Wang Qiao exclaimed: "Mingzun's prestige is indeed worthy of his reputation. This martial art is the highest I have ever seen in my life. ”

Zhao Min looked at him and asked, "Oh? Brother Wang knows our true identity? ”

Wang Qiao smiled and said, "Yes." Before, Mrs. had called Engong 'Brother Wuji'. And Engong is the commander of the Ming army. And there is such superb martial arts. I guessed naturally. ”

Looking at Zhao Min's suspicious gaze, Wang Qiao chuckled and said, "Madame doesn't have to look at it like this. Although he lived in the mountains for a long time, he made a living by collecting firewood and hunting. But it doesn't mean that he is a wild man who doesn't know anything else. The firewood and prey that were caught in the lower part also had to be exchanged for money in nearby towns. ”

Zhao Min smiled and said, "Hehe, this happy life is not bad." But there are really not many people like you in this world. ”

Wang Qiao also looked at the sky with a smile and said, "There is nothing to see, and there is nothing that cannot be seen." All things are born with strengths and weaknesses. The world is like this, but it is better to treat it with a normal heart. ”

After hearing this, Zhao Min applauded and said, "Philosopher! ”

Wang Qiao wiped the sweat on his face, and then said with a smile: "Madame's words are serious, these words are what my father liked to say when he was alive, and he is just painting a gourd in the same way." ”

Just as the two were talking, Zhang Wuji had already flown back. Zhang Wuji fell on the spot and then said: "Yes, over the hill is the main road." But this hilltop army is indeed insurmountable. Moreover, the siege equipment is inconvenient to carry, so it seems that only a few more craftsmen can be brought to make it on the spot in the mountains. Luckily, however, it's not very close to the main road, so even if you camp here, you won't disturb the enemy. ”

Zhao Min nodded and said, "That's fine." In that case, let's do without further ado. Go back and gather your forces at once. Come here to build. I believe that in a few days, the sentinels on the other side of Jianmen Pass will also get the news that we have captured Hanzhong. It is necessary to take advantage of their defenselessness to win the first danger in the world. As long as you take here, then the last gateway of Bashu will be opened, and there will be no more obstacles to the southward drive. ”

At this time, a voice came from behind: "Let's take the Sword Gate Pass first, and let's talk about the attack on Bashu slowly."

Everyone followed the prestige, only to see Zhou Zhiruo flying over with the ultimate light skills.

Zhao Min smiled: "Zhiruo can find us." ”

Zhou Zhiruo said: "There are traces of someone digging here, I followed the traces all the way, and it is not difficult to find you." ”

Zhang Wuji asked, "What's wrong with Zhiruo?" ”

Zhou Zhiruo handed a piece of music to Zhang Wuji at this time. Zhou Zhiruo said: "This was sent by Prime Minister Fan Cheng at an expedited speed of 800 miles. ”

After Zhang Wuji opened it and looked at it, he sighed and said, "Oh! I see. That's it! It seems that this is providence. We can only take the Sword Gate Pass first, and the matter of seizing Bashu can only be slow. ”

Zhao Min frowned and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Then Zhao Min took the fold and looked at it. Zhao Min said: "It turned out that there was a famine in Chagatai. ”

Zhang Wuji sighed and said, "Yes." For now, we should put saving the people first, and let's slow down the war. Although the harvest in Jingxiang Land this year is good, far water cannot quench the thirst of the near, and the grain there cannot be transported at all. Our current grain and grass can only be used for sustenance. The grain and grass in Hanzhong City can only take Jianmen Pass. We don't have too much food to fight in the south. ”

Zhao Min said: "It's a pity! ”

Zhou Zhiruo said: "This is also a matter of no choice. In the words of Brother Wuji, this may be the will of God. ”

At this time, Zhang Wuji put on a smiling face and said, "Okay." Let's not talk about these things for now. Now that the way around the Sword Gate Pass has been found. Then we will hurry back to rearmament. ”

Both nodded.

Zhang Wuji looked at Wang Qiao at this time, bowed to him and said, "Brother Wang, thank you so much this time." Why don't you take Musha and Daddy with me. With the credit of Brother Wang alone, I will definitely be rewarded. Brother Wang will follow us into the city and enjoy the wealth together. ”

At this time, Wang Qiao shook his head and said, "Thank you for the emperor's kindness." It's just that the grass people are used to the life of a mountain villager, and there is no life in this world that is more comfortable than now. If the emperor insists on rewarding the grass people, then ask the emperor to reward some wealth. Let us have some money left over at home for future emergencies. ”

Wang Qiao is unwilling to go to the "troubled waters" of the world's chaos when the world is undecided and the victory is not decided. He has no ambitions or ambitions, and he just thinks that his family can live well.

After singing, I'll appear. It's better to be a mountain village man who comes to peace and ease.

But he didn't want to save Zhang Wuji's face, so he could only ask for some money. When the world is peaceful, he has money in his hands, and he can also take his wife and children to live a good life.

Being a rich man in the countryside is much more worry-free than being an official eunuch.

Zhang Wuji smiled when he heard this: "Okay, good." I will reward you with a thousand taels of gold! ”

Wang Qiao knelt in front of Zhang Wuji at this time and said, "That grass people, thank you to the emperor for the reward." ”

Then everyone returned together, and after Zhang Wuji said goodbye to Musha's family, he returned to Hanzhong City, one was to point out the generals, and the other was to raise a thousand taels of gold for Wang Qiao.

After more than half a month of preparation, the ladder over the hill was finally built. Moreover, this operation was secret, and in order to keep it secret, the craftsmen who were responsible for building the plank road and the ladder were closely monitored by Zhang Wuji's pro-army, and they could not leave the construction site for a single step.

Until the completion of the project, they were still controlled by Zhang Wuji's faction.

Of course, this is done for better secrecy.

After all, what the surprise attack wants is to be surprised, and if the news leaks out, then all the efforts will be in vain.

The most important thing is that the formation of the last two mountains is very strange, and the road is also very narrow, if it is discovered by the other party, then the other party only needs to send a few thousand archers to defend with bows and arrows, then the surprise attack troops are all live targets.

Therefore, these craftsmen can only be locked up for a few more days. Wait until Zhang Wuji takes the Sword Gate Pass, and then release it.

Although they were all imprisoned, they ate and drank well, and they were paid wages. He did not treat them lightly.

(End of chapter)