Shu Kingdom, Jiameng Pass.

"Drive, drive, drive..."

"Hush!"

After a long and urgent cry, the carriage that was speeding forward slowly stopped.

At this moment, the driver's eyes were solemn, but his hands holding the reins couldn't help but tighten a little.

"Why stop?"

Sensing the current state of the carriage, a voice of inquiry immediately sounded in the carriage, and then the figure of Prince Du of Shu appeared beside the coachman.

Just looking ahead, Du Hou's confusion immediately disappeared, replaced by a look of caution.

Following the line of sight of Crown Prince Du, a row of elite men holding bronze halberds stood silently under Jiameng Pass, and standing in front of them was a middle-aged man wearing armor.

For this middle-aged man, Prince Du and Empress Du were very familiar with him.

This person was none other than the younger brother of Du Shang, the current king of Shu, and the founder of Ju State, Du Jiameng, Marquis of Ju.

As compatriots from the same mother, King Du Shang of Shu had always been close to his younger brother, otherwise he would not have granted him the land of Hanzhong in the north of Shu.

But for the Crown Prince Du Hou, this uncle who was in the north and had a large number of troops was really not at ease.

As a confidant of Crown Prince Du, the driver of the car was naturally aware of the subtle relationship between his master and the Marquis opposite him, and his eyes couldn't help but look to the rear.

"Prince, how should we respond?"

"Don't panic."

Putting his right hand on the Yushou's shoulder, Prince Du's face became even more wary, but she said calmly: "Jiameng Pass is the only way from Shu to Hanzhong. I'm afraid he has already passed through it.

This place has been waiting for us for many days."

"Since I know I can't hide, I won't hide. When I drive forward, I want to see what my uncle wants."

After saying this, Prince Du and Empress Dowager retreated towards the carriage at the rear, a hint of coldness suddenly flashed in their eyes.

"Here."

With the order from Crown Prince Du and Empress Dowager, the driver of the car naturally swung his whip and continued forward, and the group walked slowly towards Jiameng Pass ahead.

Speaking of Jiameng Pass, this pass named after the founding monarch of the Ju Kingdom is outside the southwest boundary of Bashu. At this time, not many people in the world may know its name.

But by the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty more than 600 years later, it had a great relationship with Liu Bei, the founder of the Ji Han Dynasty.

In 211 AD, Liu Bei was invited by Liu Zhang from the Beneficiary State to go to Sichuan to resist Zhang Lu, and he was stationed at Jiameng Pass.

It was also from here that Liu Bei laid the foundation of Ji Han, so Jiameng was later renamed Hanshou.

My eyes returned to Jiameng Pass more than 600 years ago. At this moment, everything seemed calm, but secretly there were some waves.

"I've met the prince."

"Meet uncle."

…

A big play that looked like an uncle, a kind nephew, and a wise man was performed for a long time in front of Jiameng Pass. As the characters in the play, the prince of Shu and the lord of Ju both showed their full acting skills.

This situation makes people feel that the relationship between the two is really like this, and the vigilance of Prince Du and Empress just now does not seem to exist.

Of course, this drama must come to an end, and the first person to make changes was the Lord of Ju, Du Jiameng, the Marquis of Ju.

"I heard that the prince is planning to go to Anyi this time to seek favor from the Wei State with the land of Hanzhong in the Ju State?"

As he spoke, Marquis Du Jiameng stared at the Crown Prince Du in front of him.

Especially when he mentioned the land of Hanzhong, a cold light clearly flashed in his eyes.

It was obvious that Du Jiameng was very dissatisfied with the fact that the King of Shu and the prince wanted to use the land of Hanzhong under their control to exchange peace with Wei.

There was a slight smile on her face, and facing the change in Marquis Ju's tone, Crown Prince Du did not hide anything.

"exactly."

"My uncle has been in Hanzhong for a long time, so he must also know how powerful Wei is."

"Not to mention our country of Shu, even a large country like the Chu State with an area of ​​thousands of miles has been repeatedly defeated by the Wei State. Even the Wei State does not need to use all its strength. Just a military force in Guanzhong can defeat our Shu State."

"Previously, my country, Shu, was at odds with the country of Wei because of the land of Hanzhong. If we can use Hanzhong in exchange for the friendship of the country of Wei, I think it is worth it."

After saying all this, it seemed as if she could not see the changed face across from her at all. Prince Du and Empress Du smiled and said, "I wonder what uncle thinks?"

"If we can have good relations with Wei, we can really give up the land of Hanzhong."

Even though she was extremely reluctant and reluctant to give up, and even felt the knife cutting into her heart, Du Jiameng could only bite the bullet and agree.

Because he had no ability to oppose, the army of Wei State in Guanzhong was eyeing him in the north, and the territory of Shu State was in the south.

Once he expresses any objection, he may face the dilemma of being attacked from both sides at any time.

Opposite him, seeing his usually arrogant uncle having to bow his head in front of him at this moment, Prince Du and Empress could not help but smile.

While smiling, he did not forget to comfort him as a victor, "Don't worry, uncle, although the land of Hanzhong is gone, my father and I will never owe my uncle anything."

"The southern territory of our Kingdom of Shu is vast. As long as my uncle is willing, he can put it under his rule."

With the fertile land of Hanzhong on one side and the wild land on the other, how could Du Jiameng be willing to make such an exchange?

But again, the situation is stronger than the person. At this moment, he has to be willing, and he has to be willing even if he doesn't want to.

"Thank you very much, Brother Wang and the Crown Prince."

After another conversation, Prince Du and Empress Du boarded the carriage again and headed north through Jiameng Pass.

As the figures of the prince and his entourage gradually disappeared from sight, the expression on Du Jiameng's face immediately became cold.

"Shuzi, you're going too far to bully me, you're going too far!"

"Someone is coming!"

Just as the words filled with murderous intent rang out, another powerful voice stopped Du Jiameng from what he was about to do.

"Wait a minute!"

After bowing to Du Jiameng, a middle-aged man said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, are you going to attack the Crown Prince immediately?"

"Exactly." At this moment, Du Jiameng felt a ball of anger burning in her heart, "That Zhuzi bullied me just now, I will let him see what the price is."

"No, once the crown prince is attacked within our territory, the king will definitely turn his anger on you. If Wei leads an army to attack again, your Majesty will immediately be attacked from both sides."

"It is unwise to put yourself in danger because of a moment of anger. Your Majesty..."

Looking at the middle-aged man who was about to continue speaking, Du Jiameng immediately asked in reply: "Am I just going to let that guy bully me in vain?"

"That's not the case."

Showing a subtle smile, the middle-aged man said slowly: "The prince can die, but he should not die under the rule of our country."

"Sir, what do you mean?"
Chapter completed!