There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 685 The Road to Shu is Difficult, Difficult to Go to the Sky
When the sun rises.

The sun is shining.

Su Xian set off.

He took the patient Yang Zhilan to Yuzhou, a state of Shu in the southwest.

Before leaving, Su Xian had secret talks with Tang Ju, Du Niangzi, Luo Gan and others, and explained many matters. Now that the situation between Liang and Liao was tense, it was impossible for him to really let go and leave.

After the secret conversation, Tang Ju once asked worriedly: "My dear nephew, now that you are gone, I don't know when you will come back. That big thing you are doing in secret..."

Su Xian said calmly: "Uncle Shi, don't worry, we will definitely make it in time."

"..."

Liu Huixiang also wanted to go to Yuzhou with her, saying that she would take care of Su Xian's food, clothing, housing and transportation along the way, but Su Xian declined. This trip must be full of difficulties and obstacles, and it would be inconvenient to take her with her.

Liu Huixiang was considerate, and when she saw this, she stopped forcing him, and just carefully prepared a change of clothes and so on for him.

Naturally, Yan Dashan also went on the road together, this time going to Yuzhou, Yang Zhilan is a sick patient, Su Xian is the five scum of war, Yan Dashan must go with him.

Tang Shujing also wanted to follow.

But Su Xian refused at first, fearing that she would make trouble and cause trouble... Finally, she said that she would take care of Yang Zhilan along the way and act as a maid. Su Xian thought about it and finally agreed.

So, when the sun rose high, Su Xian, Yang Zhilan, Yan Dashan, and Tang Shujing set off together.

Of course, dozens of carefully selected soldiers from the Hou Mansion are indispensable.

And dozens of loyal internal guard killers.

A large group of people took a big boat and sailed southward along the Grand Canal without any obstruction.

A few days later, they arrived in the divine capital.

Without disturbing anyone, they changed to a carriage and came all the way to Chang'an.

Chang'an is the real capital of the Liang Empire. However, since the Empress ascended the throne, the status of the capital of Chang'an has long been unreal, but the prosperity is still there.

Su Xian and his party will spend a day repairing in Chang'an City.

In the past few days, they spent most of the time on the boat, which was actually very leisurely. In order to prevent Yang Zhilan from being sad for the spring and autumn, Su Xian deliberately created a happy and harmonious atmosphere along the way.

For example, he often spends a lot of money to invite opera troupes on board the ship, where they play, play and sing, and the gongs and drums are noisy and lively.

In the evening, he ordered people to hang colored lanterns on the big ship to create a "lantern parade" atmosphere, and then he guessed lantern riddles, held poetry performances, etc., and there were a lot of entertainment activities.

Thanks to Su Xian's efforts, Yang Zhilan's complexion really improved a lot.

Although he still has the indifferent expression of "everything has nothing to do with me", he can now join various games calmly.

Yan Dashan, Tang Shujing, and the accompanying soldiers of the Hou's Mansion laughed a lot after being affected by this, as if they had forgotten the incident of Yang Zhilan's illness a few days ago.

Among them, the accompanying soldiers of the Hou Mansion did not know that Yang Zhilan had an old illness. They ate well, drank well and had fun on the big ship, which was a real joy.

Their happiness continued to infect Yang Zhilan and others.

Although there are many entertainment activities, there is only one entertainment activity that Yang Zhilan and Tang Shujing, and even a rough guy like Yan Dashan, like most -

Jokes and stories told by Su Xian.

What Su Xian was talking about was the classic "Shooting a white deer in the snow, and the laughing book magician relying on a blue mandarin duck". Listening to it, Yang Zhilan and others were so mesmerized that they couldn't stop...

The daily storytelling session is the moment they look forward to most.

In this way, amidst laughter and laughter, they rushed all the way to Chang'an.

Stayed in a restaurant.

Late at night.

Everything is quiet.

The sound of the night watch could be heard faintly from the distant streets.

Su Xian lay on the couch, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Although he deliberately created a cheerful atmosphere during the day, in fact, every night when everyone was quiet, his heart was full of anxiety and worry.

Yang Zhilan must not have any problems!

This is the goal of his trip.

Yang Zhilan was his most trusted "comrade-in-arms" and "partner", as well as his closest "family member" and "colleague". It was right to do his best to treat Yang Zhilan's old illness.

However, in addition, Su Xian also admitted generously that he did not want to lose a right-hand man like Yang Zhilan!
If such a good subordinate were lost, it would be difficult to find one... In the past six months, without Yang Zhilan's help, he would not have achieved so many achievements!

In short, whether it is for emotional reasons or utilitarian considerations, Su Xian will do his best to treat her and help her completely get rid of the troubles and torture of her old illness!

But...the road ahead is unpredictable.

Although he was steadfast in his vows and full of confidence, in the dead of night, he couldn't help but think deeply about what he should do if his trip failed and he didn't find Dr. Li, or if he found Dr. Li but failed to save Yang Zhilan?
No sleep tonight.

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The next day.

Su Xian climbed out of bed early.

Lack of sleep, he washed his face with cold water and secretly applied foundation to cover the dark circles under his eyes, forcing himself to look like he was full of energy and happy.

Restaurant boxes.

Su Xian, Yang Zhilan, Tang Shujing, and Yan Dashan were sitting there. After eating breakfast, they did not get up and leave in a hurry, but discussed the next route.

As the saying goes, the road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to heaven!
Since ancient times, there have been about five passages into the land of Bashu from the north:

"Ziwu Road", from Xi'an to Xixiang.

"Tangluo Road", from Zhou Zhi to Hanzhong.

"Baoxie Road", from Mei County to Hanzhong.

"Chencang Road", from Baoji to Hanzhong.

"Qishan Road", from Tianshui to Hanzhong.

There are about three routes from the "Xixiang-Hanzhong" line to the hinterland of Bashu:

"Litchi Road", from Xixiang to Fuling.

"Micang Road", from Hanzhong to Bazhong.

"Golden Bull Road", Hanzhong to Chengdu.

"..."

Of course, there is actually another way to enter Sichuan, and that is the Yangtze River waterway.

Su Xian had no idea of ​​taking the Yangtze River waterway, because this road had to pass through Nanchu's sphere of influence. In order to avoid trouble, it was better to avoid it.

Their destination is Yuzhou, and the next prefecture and county to the east of Yuzhou is Fuzhou [Fuling], so their route is very clear——

Starting from Chang'an, follow the "Ziwu Road" to Yangzhou [Xixiang] on Shannan West Road, and then take the "Lichi Road" from Yangzhou directly to Fuzhou.

Finally, we rushed from Fuzhou to Yuzhou next door and arrived at our destination.

In the box of Chang'an Restaurant, the route has been drawn up.

Su Xian got up and encouraged loudly:
"Everyone, the road ahead is not going to be easy. Please pay attention to safety along the way, especially Zhilan... please take more care of me, Class Two."

"..."

On the same day, Su Xian and his party set off immediately after getting ready.

The mountain roads in Bashu are really difficult to walk.

You can see sheer cliffs and strange peaks and rocks everywhere.

The wooden plank road that is inserted diagonally into the mountainside has been in disrepair for a long time. It creaks when you step on it, and it seems that the next moment you will fall off the cliff and be shattered to pieces...

After trekking like this for several days, they finally arrived at the midpoint of Yangzhou. After a short rest, they immediately set off on the more dangerous "Litchi Road".

The road to Shu is difficult, but it is difficult to go to the blue sky!

After this trip, Su Xian finally had a deeper understanding of this poem. The ancients are sincere and I can't deceive them!
After several days of trekking, they finally arrived in Fuzhou. Without any time to rest, they rushed to the destination next door without stopping -

Yuzhou.

"Yuzhou City, we have finally arrived!"

Under the majestic and vicissitudes of the city tower, Su Xian and others could not conceal their excitement. After more than ten days of traveling and thousands of miles, they finally arrived!
"I hope everything goes well in the future!" Su Xian endured the physical and mental exhaustion, steeled himself, muttered something, and greeted everyone.

Go straight into the city gate.

(End of this chapter)