RNP Chapter 275
Chapter 275
Chapter 0275 Tao Qian sets out for Chang’an City, dangerous terrain, ambushed bandits and robbers!!!
Outside the city of Tancheng, Xuzhou, the morning light shines.
After Tao Qian’s celebration banquet. After only a few days of rest.
Tao Qian couldn’t wait to embark on the journey to Chang’an City.
A team slowly set out under the reflection of the morning glow.
This is Tao Qian’s motorcade, with more than 200 carriages.
These carriages are full of gold, silver, treasures, food, cloth, and Tao Qian’s savings and belongings over the years.
The wheels rolled, the dust flew, and the scene was quite spectacular.
After saying goodbye to Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei caught up with Tao Qian’s motorcade.
They led hundreds of elite soldiers and joined the escort team.
They will ensure that Tao Qian arrives safely in Chang’an City.
Zang Ba, as a general under Tao Qian’s command.
At this moment, he is riding a horse in front of the motorcade.
His eyes are alert, and he scans the surroundings from time to time to ensure that there is no danger approaching.
The motorcade moves slowly, and people along the way come to watch.
They talked a lot.
Some admired Tao Qian’s wealth.
Some admired Tao Qian’s power.
Some people looked at these convoys with greedy eyes.
As the convoy went deeper, the scenery along the way gradually became monotonous.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei rode war horses and patrolled on both sides of the convoy.
Their eyes scanned the surroundings vigilantly, fearing that there would be any negligence.
Tao Qian’s convoy was very large and fully loaded with goods.
The vehicles moved forward slowly.
After they left Tancheng, Xuzhou, they headed west along the official road.
On the way, they passed Peixian and Fengxian and headed towards Yuzhou.
The terrain in this area is relatively flat.
It is the agricultural land in Xuzhou area, and it is very safe.
After crossing the Huai River.
The convoy entered the territory of Yuzhou.
In the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the early Three Kingdoms period.
Yuzhou was one of the areas with the most frequent wars.
Although Yuzhou has now fallen into the hands of Gu Changan.
But the bandits in this area are very rampant.
And Tao Qian’s convoy is very eye-catching.
Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zang Ba all looked very nervous.
They were always on the lookout for possible dangers.
“” Second brother, what do you think of the mountains over there?”
Zhang Fei suddenly pointed to a mountain in front and said.
Guan Yu looked in the direction Zhang Fei pointed.
He saw that the peaks on both sides of the road were very steep.
And the road was very narrow.
He nodded and said in a deep voice:”This mountain is steep. If there are thieves ambushing, it will be difficult for us to pass!”
Guan Yu made a gesture, and the whole convoy slowly stopped.
Tao Qian poked his head out of the carriage and asked,”Yunchang, why are you staying here!”
Guan Yu rode a horse to Tao Qian’s carriage.
He said to Tao Qian:”Mr. Tao, the road ahead is very steep!”
“I’m afraid there might be bandits and robbers lying in wait!”
“It’s getting late and it’s not convenient to go over to explore, so why not set up camp here today!”
“Let’s check for dangers tomorrow and then we can pass through!”
Tao Qian got out of the carriage, stood on the carriage frame, and looked into the distance.
He found that this road was indeed steep.
There were high mountains and dense forests on both sides. If someone ambushed, it would be difficult to guard against.
“”Okay, let’s camp here!”
Tao Qian said.
Although it was not yet evening, since Tao Qian had given the order, the convoy camped by the roadside to rest.
The huge convoy formed a circle, forming a natural protective wall.
On each carriage, there was a soldier on guard.
They had to pay attention to the movements around them at any time.
In the middle of the camp, a bonfire was burning.
Pottery pots were hung on the bonfire, and various grains and wild vegetables were cooked in them.
Tao Qian was also very generous to allocate a piece of dried meat to each pot.
The chopped dried meat was poured into the pottery pot, and the rich meat aroma filled the air.
The meals of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zang Ba were of course far better than those of ordinary soldiers.
They were all carefully cooked by Tao Qian’s servants.
And Zhang Fei also got a jar of wine.
Although there was not much wine, Zhang Fei could feel Tao Qian’s respect for them.
He ate barbecue and drank fine wine carelessly. He also chatted with Guan Yu and Zang Ba beside him from time to time.
“You were also the one that the general specifically asked to be taken to Chang’an City?”
Zhang Fei looked at Zang Ba with surprise.
Zang Ba and Guan Yu did not drink.
He ate barbecue and nodded:”The general is using troops against the Xianbei. Since the battle line is too wide, there is a lack of generals to lead the troops!”
Guan Yu also became interested:”It seems that after we arrive in Chang’an City, we have to go to Youzhou together!”
The three of them chatted for a while and exchanged their views on the Xianbei.
Then, they arranged for the soldiers to take turns to guard the night.
Guan Yu and the other two also went to rest separately, and one of them kept awake at all times.
Sure enough, in the middle of the night, some thieves sneaked over.
After being shot with a few arrows by the guards, they screamed and disappeared.
Guan Yu and others did not arrange for a pursuit.
At this time, everything was based on guarding the gates tightly and not giving these bandits any chance to take advantage.
Sure enough, on the second day, traces of ambushes left by bandits were found on the mountains on both sides.
However, these bandits had disappeared without a trace.
They had obviously discovered that this caravan was large in number and very cautious.
They could not launch a sneak attack at night and could not ambush during the day.
These bandits were still very self-aware and chose to retreat directly.
Tao Qian was very grateful for Guan Yu’s caution.
“Thank you, Yunchang. If it weren’t for your caution, I’m afraid we would have to set up an ambush!”
Guan Yu stroked his beard and smiled:”Why should you be so polite, Mr. Tao? This is just my duty!”
After eliminating the danger,
Tao Qian’s caravan set off again.
They continued to travel westward in Yuzhou.
First they passed Qiao County, and then Yingchuan County.
After leaving Yuzhou, they changed their route to the north and gradually entered Henei County of the Sili School Lieutenant Department.
Tao Qian’s caravan passed Xinzheng, Guancheng, and finally arrived at Huai County. When they arrived at Huai County, everyone in the caravan was stunned.
Because they saw a road they had never seen before.
There was no end in sight, and it was as flat as a huge bluestone, paved on the road.