As a senior enthusiast of the history of the Qin and Han dynasties, Sun Ce is not unfamiliar with Wuguan, one of the four gates in Guanzhong. However, in the historical community, it is controversial where Wuguan was in the Qin and Han dynasties. This time, Sun Ce solved the mystery. At this time, Wuguan was not in Wuguan Town in later generations, but in a small basin less than five kilometers away on the bank of Danshui. It is said that a phoenix once flew past and stayed for a short time on the city of Wuguan, so some people called Wuguan Fenglou.

Whether it is the deity or the time traveler, Sun Ce is essentially not a polite scholar, nor does he look down on ordinary people. Even when walking, he chats and laughs with the servants who are holding the scalpers, inquiring about the terrain, landform, customs and culture of Wuguandao. He laughs happily when he hears interesting places, and asks Pang Tong to record it and notes who said it. Those servants who don’t even know a big word are so happy to see Sun Ce attaching their gossip, they are so happy that their wrinkles are opened, and they praise this handsome young general.

Soon, a rumor spread among the servants that the big fire-breathing bird on General Sun’s battle flag was the phoenix that the old people called. Years have passed, and the phoenix flew to Wuguan again, and Taiping is coming.

Sun Ce let it go. The phoenix was reborn and reborn in the fire. Perhaps this was the will of heaven in the dark. Although the Yellow Turban Rebellion was often regarded as the beginning of the chaotic times in the late Han Dynasty, for the Han people themselves, the chaotic times began decades ago. Peace in the world was the desire of countless people. It was not only scholars who believed in prophecies and divination, and believed that the destiny of the Han Dynasty had been eliminated, but also countless ordinary people. Otherwise, Zhang Jiao would not use the slogan "The sky is dead, and the yellow sky should be established. In Jiazi, the world is very lucky." Great luck in the world is peaceful. Coincidentally, Zhang Jiao's revolutionary theory basis is called "Taiping Jing", and his sect is therefore called Taiping Taoism.

It is better to be a peaceful dog than to cause troubled people. These ordinary people do not understand the great principles, they just want to live a stable life. When this most basic wish cannot be realized, they can only rise up and resist. Whoever can make them live a good life will support whoever they support.

Walking among these servants, Sun Ce felt very relaxed. He liked this simple life more than the days when he was intrigued by the powerful family.

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Sun Ce did not encounter decent trouble and drove straight in. Two days later, he arrived at the canyon more than ten miles east of Wuguan City, quickly seized the Danshui River estuary, and blocked the retreat of the Xiliang troops who fled south along the Danshui River.

Wang Fang's troops were ordered to attack Wuguan from the east, and were mainly infantrymen. They were stunned when they learned that Sun Ce was coming from behind. They always thought that Xu Rong's main force was in Xi County, and no one could take their way. Now Sun Ce suddenly appeared, which was beyond their expectations. In the chaos, someone began to escape, and Wang Fang could not suppress it, so he had to cross mountains and ridges.

People can cross mountains and ridges, but it is difficult to fight horses. Sun Ce easily seized more than 200 war horses and made a small fortune.

When the Xiliang soldiers retreated, Qiao Rui quickly got the news and went out to greet him in person. As soon as he saw Sun Ce, he stepped forward to salute with respect. Sun Ce was very satisfied and hurriedly helped him up, comforted him for a few words, and shed a few tears for Yuan Shu together, and sighed for a while.

Xu Shu stood quietly watching Sun Ce and Qiao Rui perform, very disdainful, and there was no intention of concealing it. When Sun Ce saw it, he sighed secretly. After all, he is still young. If you really don’t want to watch it, why should you come? Just hide in Wuguan City and lose sight of it. You have to show your straightforwardness? What’s your mentality?

In a word, I deserve a beating!

Sun Ce came to Wuguan City and ordered people to send Wang Fang's flag to the Xiliang Army camp west of Wuguan City. Seeing Sun Ce's battle flag fluttering in the wind at the head of Wuguan City, the phoenix was ashes, and the flames rose. The Central Army General Hu Zhen was shocked and quickly pulled out the camp, retreated to Yuguan, and sent a fast horse to report the emergency army to Chang'an. Wuguan Road was controlled by Sun Ce, and Xu Rong, who broke into Nanyang, had become an isolated army, and the situation was very unfavorable.

When Wuguan was surrounded and Sun Ce rewarded him for his merits. Qiao Rui was the chief general and had the most contributions. He was originally a general under Yuan Shu. Sun Ce could no longer let him be a mere Wuguan commander, so he asked him to follow the army's staff. After this battle, Qiao Rui also knew that he did not have the ability to lead troops to fight, so there was no need to arouse Sun Ce's suspicion, so he sought military power, and followed Sun Ce's left and right staff.

Xu Shu made contributions to defending the city, especially when he passed through the blockade of the Xiliang soldiers alone and traveled more than 400 miles to Wuguan. Although he said nothing, everyone knew how dangerous he was along the way. After arriving at Wuguan, he assisted Qiao Rui in defending the city, which was brave and resourceful, and everyone was convinced. Sun Ce promoted him to the commander of Wuguan, but no one raised any objections.

Before Xu Shu arrived, Qiao Rui was able to defend Wuguan for so long. The craftsmen led by Mo Ze made the greatest contribution. The craftsmen were under the jurisdiction of Huang Chengyan, the captain of the logistics camp. Sun Ce directly ordered a reward and first received a beef meal. Nanyang scalpers are not only the best animal power, but also the meat quality is outstanding. With cows and wine, it is called cattle wine. It is not only a desire for the mouth, but also a rare honor. If you give it a specific reward, you will follow the regulations of the logistics camp.

In addition, the soldiers who participated in the guarding of the pass had their rewards and everyone was happy.

After making arrangements, Sun Ce took a day off and embarked on the return journey. Xu Shu, the new Wuguan Commander, sent Sun Ce outside the pass. From Yijie Buyi to Wuguan Commander, who commanded three thousand people, Xu Shu was very satisfied and grateful to Sun Ce. Although he didn't say a nice word, his face was still so bad and his words were still so irritable, Sun Ce knew that he felt very happy, but he just refused to put it on his mouth.

Before leaving, Sun Ce and Xu Shu stood side by side by the Danshui River, looking at the rushing Danshui, and said, "Yuanzhi, take your family to Nanyang. The place where the four battles in Yingchuan is not peaceful."

Xu Shu did not think. "Okay, I will send a letter to my younger brother immediately and ask him to bring his mother to Wancheng."

"Have you got married yet?" Sun Ce was a little surprised. Han people got married early, and there were many people who got married at the age of sixteen or seventeen. Xu Shu was in his early twenties, so why haven't he got married yet?

Xu Shu was calm. "Who is willing to marry a desperate woman? Besides, my family is still so poor that I often don't even have food to sleep with. I was a little stable in the past two years, but I was devoted to studying and made up for the wasted time, and I didn't have the time to take care of it. Now that I have achieved some success, I should consider getting married, otherwise I will be sorry for my mother." Speaking of my mother, Xu Shu's eyes were a little warmer and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "I am not at home all year round and lacked too much of my mother. This time I took her to Nanyang. When the war ended, I will serve her well for a while."

Sun Ce looked back at him and smiled. "Don't wait for the war to end. I'll send someone to send her to Wuguan. You clean up the house and wait."

Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, raised his head and pointed to a huge rock on the cliff in the distance. "General, that huge rock is what people often call a phoenix. The phoenix sees it, peace is expected. The poem says: Looking at the fog is stopped, who is the house? I don't know where the golden crow is, but I have seen it when the phoenix flies to Wu Pass."

Sun Ce glanced at the huge rock in the distance, and it did look a little like it. He patted Xu Shu on the shoulder. "Phoenix is ​​the king of hundreds of birds. If I were a phoenix bird, Yuan Zhi, I hope you can become an eagle guarding Wu Pass."
Chapter completed!