xymnovel Chapter 130 The First Glimmer of Dawn
Chapter 130 The First Glimmer of Dawn
Chapter 130 Dawn Breaks (Part Two) (Fifth Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
Due to Liu Shan's inaction, the entire Liu Han dynasty had reached its limit. Like a bowstring stretched taut, it was creaking and groaning.
Sima Zhao's dispatch of four armies to attack Liu Han was the last straw that broke the camel's back.
The land of Bashu.
From south to north, from east to west.
The common people, officials, the poor, and the nobles were all like frightened birds. Now Jiang Wei is still at Yang'an Pass in the north, a pillar supporting the sky and a stabilizing force.
The officials have not yet fled, but others have either fled or are preparing to flee.
Luocheng.
The He family.
The He clan felt very unlucky. They had finally produced a famous scholar from Shu, He Sui, who was killed by a tyrannical and lawless prince.
With He Sui's death, the prestige of the He clan plummeted. However, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse; the He clan remained a large and prosperous family with considerable wealth per capita.
The Ho Lun Residence.
The atmosphere was filled with the chaos of war, because He Lun suddenly ordered that they spend the winter at the manor in the Longquan Mountains.
The order came so suddenly that his men were thrown into chaos.
After working for two full hours, the He family's group finally left the mansion before noon, exiting the city gate and heading east towards the Longquan Mountains.
The procession numbered over a hundred people, with countless carts of all sizes. Various boxes were filled with gold, silver, valuables, bamboo slips, and Shu brocade.
He Lun rode a fine horse, carrying a bow, arrows, and a sword, walking near the women's carriage.
Inside several covered carriages were his elderly mother, wife, and children.
Although He Sui had been dead for many years and his remains had decomposed into bones, his thoughts remained, flowing through his body like blood.
They unanimously believed that the Liu Han dynasty was destined to perish, and that the mandate of heaven belonged to the Cao Wei dynasty.
He Lun prepared a manor on Longquan Mountain, stockpiled a large amount of salt, grain and other supplies in advance, and also cultivated fields on the mountain to grow fruits and vegetables in order to avoid having no vegetables to eat.
We are now proceeding with the planned evacuation.
"Although the unification of the country is a good thing, and Sima Zhao, who now holds power in Cao Wei, is not a cruel person, the possibility of war is still uncertain. I can only feel at ease if I hide in the mountains."
While cautiously looking around to observe the situation, He Lun thought to himself.
Then he thought of He Sui and couldn't help but sigh. If He Sui were still alive, given his relationship with Qiao Zhou, the He family would have been able to get a share of the spoils after Bashu fell to Wei.
Now it's all gone, completely finished.
"Damn the King of the North. Once he enters Wei, he'll be groveling before us," He Lun cursed.
This is just part of everyday life.
The He clan members all loved to curse Liu Chen.
The He clan, a prominent family in the city.
Countless families fled to the Longquan Mountains.
The common people also felt something was wrong. They didn't have the same good conditions as the big clans, who also had mountain estates and reserves in the Longquan Mountains.
However, they had also prepared large wagons in advance, so they could flee if the Wei army invaded Bashu.
There are simply not enough large trucks, which has led to their current high price.
Yizhou is vast, but its entire territory, from north to south, is desolate and barren.
Chengdu.
Qiao Zhou's Residence.
While Chengdu was in turmoil, Qiao Zhou became increasingly low-key. He not only kept a low profile himself, but also instructed his disciples, friends, and cronies to do the same.
Therefore, the gates of Qiao Zhou's residence were tightly closed, the servants tried their best not to make a sound, and Qiao Zhou's grandsons stopped reading aloud; the residence was eerily quiet.
Inside the study.
Qiao Zhou sat cross-legged, his old face looking as if he had taken a tonic, making him more than ten years younger. His eyes were bright and alert, and he didn't look like an old man on the verge of death at all.
"Even a sheep, when it's on the verge of death, might bite. It's just before dawn. I can't point my finger at Liu Shan and curse him like before. I have to stay quiet. That way... I can live until daybreak." Qiao Zhou was very calm.
He had always underestimated Liu Shan, but at this final moment, he dared not underestimate him.
What if I get caught and have my head chopped off?
That would make us a laughingstock.
"After entering Wei, our Qiao clan became a true aristocratic family. The Nine-Rank System allowed commoners to rise to the top ranks, and those in the lower ranks to become aristocratic families."
"Official positions are passed down through generations, endlessly." Qiao Zhou's heart pounded powerfully, accelerating the flow of blood in his body and making him incredibly energetic.
In the very end, Qiao Zhou and his power remained extremely low-key.
Jiangyou Pass, north of the pass.
It is a continuous range of towering mountains.
Mountains upon mountains, forests upon forests. The roads are treacherous and difficult to traverse, teeming with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts.
For the people living near Jiangyou Pass, it was a place filled with danger and fear.
Only a small number of Qiang people live in the mountains.
Only the most experienced hunters among the Han Chinese dared to set foot in these towering mountains.
Now, a powerful army has arrived in these towering mountains.
The elite troops of Yongliang from the State of Wei.
The head coach is Deng Ai.
The sun is setting in the west.
Deng Ai was panting heavily, his old face turned a liverish color, and his legs were trembling like a child about to wet his pants.
My body feels like it hurts all over, but then again, it doesn't hurt anywhere.
He was dressed in coarse cloth, and as for his armor... he handed it over to his personal guards the day after he set off.
Along the way.
He experienced food shortages and the army nearly mutiniing. Because some roads, though passable by people, were impassable by vehicles, even small carts.
The supply officers at the rear have been working with all their might, but their rations are still being supplied intermittently.
He had nearly slipped and fallen off a cliff several times.
His army numbered 30,000 when it set out, and 300 of them were wounded or killed.
It may not sound like much, but it's actually quite terrifying.
Faced with a desperate situation, the soldiers dared not move forward.
He dares.
He was wrapped in a blanket and rolled down from the mountain. Although he didn't die, he was injured and almost became ill.
he..
Deng Ai glanced back at the towering mountains to the north, his expression a mixture of fear of the terrain and anticipation for the future.
Despite the unimaginable hardships he endured, he still managed to fly over from Yinping Road with his army.
According to the guide, Jiangyou Pass is about ten miles ahead.
After capturing Jiangyou Pass, we took Fucheng, Mianzhu Pass, and then Chengdu.
Liu Shan is weak and cowardly, like a eunuch or a woman. When he hears that my army is coming, he will surely be routed.
The Sichuan Basin was pacified without a fight.
Deng Ai's inner fire burned ever brighter, seemingly inexhaustible. He turned his head back, gazing ahead, his face sharp and determined. After taking a deep breath, he proclaimed, "Brave warriors, Jiangyou Pass lies just ten miles ahead. A monumental achievement awaits us. After conquering Chengdu, the riches of Shu brocade will be beyond measure!"
"Use your last bit of strength to reach Jiangyou Pass before nightfall."
His voice was hoarse and not loud. His personal guards became his voice, conveying Deng Ai's message to the elite Wei troops of Yong and Liang in all directions.
"kill!!!!!"
The spirits of the 30,000 elite soldiers of Yongliang were invigorated. Like thirsty camels that had found a spring, they were filled with new strength and roared in unison as they charged forward.
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