Fan Yang has been known as the northern gateway since ancient times. There are continuous mountains to the north of Fan Yang, including Qitu Lao Mountain, Yan Mountain, Daqunma Mountain, Jundu Mountain and so on from east to west.
Beikou was the first military town that Zhu Li garrisoned when he first arrived in Youzhou.
The Great Wall built in various dynasties was all built relying on the mountains. The North Gate stands between the two majestic passes of Shanhaiguan and Juyongguan, and includes four sections of Wohu Mountain, Panlong Mountain, Jinshanling and Simatai. It is a very important fortress.
Revisiting the old place, I found that the town behind the Great Wall is no longer the same as it used to be. It has become a completely different place. The city wall, which stretches for seven or eight miles, is solid and heavy. The guards patrolling back and forth are mighty and majestic, and their heroic and high-spirited appearance all show the youthful spirit of this place.
Beikou Town, now it is more appropriately called Beikou City. Although it is a bit small, it is also a strong city.
When Zhang Guimou heard that Zhu Li was coming to visit him, he hurriedly went out with his guards and soldiers to greet him. When the two sides were several dozen steps away, he took the lead and knelt on one knee with a "thump", bowed and said: "I am Zhang Guihou, the commander of Beikou. I am honored to meet you, Your Excellency."
The generals and soldiers on both sides saw what was going on and wondered why the commander-in-chief wanted to pay such solemn respects to this young man. However, some of them were smart and quickly knelt on one knee and paid their respects respectfully.
Even when Zhang Guimou met other superiors in Youzhou, he had never paid them such a solemn respect. Now that he met this man riding a little red horse, he was actually polite to him. Even a dull person could sense that something was amiss. Could it be that this man was the real object of Zhang Guimou's loyalty
Since the Tang Dynasty, this was the most prosperous dynasty. Except for meeting the emperor, people usually just bowed and saluted. Kneeling to pay homage, even on one knee, represented a very special meaning.
Now that Zhang Guimou's subordinates had figured out the clues, they naturally did not dare to neglect the real "boss" when they saw him coming. Even if it was just to show their loyalty or just to show their familiar face, they all knelt down in an instant.
Seeing this, Zhu Li also did not dare to neglect it. He quickly jumped off the Red Hare with swift hands and feet, and rushed to Zhang Guimou's side in an instant. He pulled him up from the side and said angrily: "Brother Guimou, why are you being so polite to me?"
Zhang Guimou, who was pulled up by Zhu Li, still argued: "Etiquette cannot be abolished. There is a difference between superiors and subordinates. Friendship is friendship. We must pay homage to those who should be paid homage."
Zhu Li glanced at him and said helplessly: "Okay, now you are polite, don't be polite in the future."
In Zhu Li's heart, Zhang Guimou has always been the image of the brother next door. How he hopes that he is still the enthusiastic, kind boy who patted his shoulder and called him brother Zhu Li when they first met.
But when they met today, the other party seemed much more reserved, which made him feel a little alienated, even a little strange and uncomfortable.
The helplessness in life always happens at some stage without us realizing it and is often unavoidable.
At that time, all those who value friendship and loyalty, do not try to relive the warmth of the past, as it will only make you seem more artificial. The only thing you can do is to persevere in your original intention and always remember it until the person in your heart needs you.
"Brother Guimu, are you okay here?" In order to get rid of the strange discomfort, Zhu Li
She immediately changed the subject, put her arm around his shoulders and asked affectionately.
Hearing this, Zhang Guimou struggled slightly, but it was not so easy to break free from Zhu Li's embrace. It was not until he met Zhu Li's surprised eyes that he saw the sincerity and warmth that she once had in his eyes.
Feeling the long-lost intimacy, Zhang Guimou finally let him go, and frankly accepted Zhu Li's intimacy, saying calmly: "It's okay, just a little boring."
It would have been better if he hadn't said this. After he said this, Zhu Li almost vomited blood.
It's boring. In this age of war and smoke everywhere, how many people want such a boring life but cannot get it.
In recent years, I heard that the Di people in the Beikou area were relatively gentle, which gave Zhang Guimou some free time. He actually said that he was bored. For Zhu Li, who had been fleeing for more than a year like a stray dog, was there anything more speechless than hearing this
However, from Zhang Guimou's perspective, Zhu Li could understand his feelings. The three brothers were full of passion and left their homes to join the Cao Army in order to achieve success. It was no wonder that they felt bored without any chance to go out and try their luck.
His eldest brother, Zhang Guiba, once followed Zhu Li to suppress the Shatuo rebellion, and later went to garrison Yanmen Pass, which was considered a hero who had a place to use his talents; his second brother, Zhang Guihou, stayed in Yinshan and sometimes fought with foreign tribes such as the Khitan, Xi, and Tatar, which was also considered a wish come true.
But Zhang Guimou has been stationed in Beikou Town. In the past few years, the Di people who have fled from the north are only a few cats and dogs, which are not enough for him to fill his teeth. How can he not be bored
But he did not think about the fact that Huang Chao now had already turned into dust. The once great general not only failed to bring happiness to the people of the world, but made the world even more chaotic. It's okay to make trouble, but losing your life is not just boring.
Countless people dream of living such a comfortable life, and they pursue it in every way but cannot get it. However, when it comes to this kind and enthusiastic young man, he actually seems very dull, which makes Zhu Li feel very embarrassed.
Speaking of which, Zhu Li had selfish motives when he arranged Zhang Guiba to garrison here. People who are familiar with history know that Zhang Guiba has three brothers in total, but the one who appears the most in the records is only Zhang Guiba. His two brothers are rarely mentioned in the records. Why
The most reasonable inference is that he died in battle.
You should know that Zhang Guiba also died in office. According to historical clues, from the birth of Zhang Guiba's three brothers to Zhang Guiba's death in office, it was only more than 20 years, which means that Zhang Guiba was only in his 50s at most when he died.
For a general who died before the age of fifty, and who did not die on the battlefield but died in office, one cannot help but wonder about the strangeness of it.
There were many generals who died young, most of them died on the battlefield. Some died young due to old illnesses or excessive damage when they were young.
There is another reason for early death, which is due to emotional torture. As the saying goes, "A very smart person is likely to die young, and a person with deep affection is likely to die young." Whether it is love or family affection, they are all emotions. Perhaps it was because of the death of his two younger brothers in battle that Zhang Guiba's spirit was tortured and he finally died in office. Of course, this is just Zhu Li's speculation.
It is based on this speculation that Zhu Li does not want Zhang Guimou to
Going to fight everywhere, the battlefield is not suitable for the kind-hearted Zhang Guimou. He hopes that all kind-hearted people can live to be a hundred years old. This is what he wants.
However, if Zhu Li remembered correctly, during the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties period, the Di people in the north once launched a large-scale invasion to the south, and their target was the jurisdiction of the Lulong Jiedushi. Zhang Guimou's good days were probably coming to an end. In this era, it was impossible to avoid war all your life.
Thinking of this, Zhu Li patted Zhang Guimou on the shoulder and comforted him: "Brother Guimou, if you believe me, the time for you to use your martial arts will come soon."
Zhang Guimou's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked in confusion, "Are you going to transfer me somewhere else? I think my second brother has a good job, why don't I switch with him?"
As expected, the whole family is warmongers. Brother, do you know that there is an old saying: Warmongers will perish. Zhu Li was a little helpless and continued, "I don't plan to transfer you to another place, but this Beikou will soon usher in a war."
"What? How is this possible?" Zhang Guimou was shocked and couldn't believe it when he heard it.
Zhu Li looked at this guy helplessly and explained, "Beikou is an important town on the frontier. Whenever the Di people have a bad year, or a natural disaster or plague occurs, they will go south to plunder on a large scale. Brother Guimu has lived a comfortable life in recent years. It's not because you are lucky. It can only mean that the Di people have had good weather and good harvests in recent years. But who can predict natural disasters? Once they encounter a disaster, I'm afraid it will be impossible for you to live like you do now."
"Also, Fanyang has not been peaceful recently. Danzhou is under the jurisdiction of Lord Li. If Fanyang were to experience unrest, do you think your Beikou would be able to escape?"
Zhu Li's words made Zhang Guimou fall into deep thought. Zhang Guimou indeed realized that he had lived too comfortably in the past two or three years, so comfortably that he even envied his elder and second brothers. Is this what it means to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth and not know how to appreciate it
Fortunately, the Di people did not come. If it was as Zhu Li said, the Di people would either not come or, if they did, the scale would definitely be larger than he could imagine. If that happened, would the small Beikou be able to withstand it? Wouldn't thinking of war be tantamount to seeking death
In addition, Beikou is a military fortress. In addition to resisting the invasion of the Di people, it is also located in Danzhou. Nowadays, everyone knows that Li Keju and Li Quanzhong are in a mess. Once Lulong is in turmoil, how can Beikou remain immune
When he thought of this, instead of feeling depressed, he was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.
Seeing Zhang Guimou's expression, Zhu Li knew that he was beginning to be afraid, so he said earnestly: "Most of the residents of Beikou Town are relatives of our former brothers. You'd better start planning how to protect them from now on."
"However, I have a suggestion for you. Brother Guimu, you might as well dig a tunnel. A very deep and long tunnel. At the same time, make sure it is strong and cannot be known to others."
"If that time really comes, the residents here will have hope of escape. Brother should make plans early to prepare for a rainy day." Zhu Li whispered carefully into Zhang Guimou's ear.
After listening to Zhu Li's advice, Zhang Guimou no longer felt depressed. His brows were almost furrowed into a chakra, and he kept thinking in his heart how to complete the task entrusted by Zhu Li and ensure the safety of the people here. Only by being prepared for danger in times of peace can one be sure of success.