The towering Taihang Mountain is more than 800 miles away, and it is heading northeast to southwest. The mountain is steep and dangerous, like a barrier that separates the Hebei Plain and the Shanxi Plateau. However, there is a saying that it is good: there must be a road before the car arrives at the mountain, and the boat will naturally straighten when it reaches the bridge.

Although Taihang Mountain is majestic and steep, it is not unobstructed. The river valleys between the peaks have become the main transportation routes to cross this mountain. Since ancient times, there have been eight important roads across Taihang Mountains, called the Eight Taihang Passes, Puyin Passes and Feihu Passes are one of them.

This time, Li Jing sent troops from Yi County in Shanggu County, and went to Puyin Xing. He first arrived in Laiyuan County, and then went to Feihu Xing to attack Lingqiu County in Yanmen County. Unfortunately, due to his sudden assassination, the plan ultimately failed.

At this moment, Gao Bufan led fifty cavalry soldiers to walk above Puyin Xing, but the surrounding mountains were rising and falling, towering and steep, but the road was barely accessible to carriages. This was the result of Li Jing's repairs for several months to facilitate the passage of supplies and vehicles. In addition, a station was built every twenty miles to allow messengers to rest and convey information. It can be seen that Li Jing was indeed well prepared this time.

About afternoon, the terrain in front of me suddenly became wider, but a small city appeared in front of me surrounded by mountains.

The captain of the personal soldiers Gao Dahe pointed and said, "You see, King Qi, it should be Laiyuan County."

Laiyuan County is under the jurisdiction of Shanggu County. It is a mountain basin with a small area and an estimated permanent population of only 10,000. This is an important stronghold for Li Jing's logistics supply. All military rations and materials will be transported here first for storage and then transferred.

Gao Bufan and others rushed outside Laiyuan County. Guo Xiangxin, the magistrate of Laiyuan County who received the news in advance, led the local officials out of the city for several miles to wait.

"Guo Xiangxin, the magistrate of Laiyuan County, pay homage to the King of Qi." Guo County Magistrate led the crowd to kneel down to greet him, very respectful.

Gao Bufan turned over and fell off the horse, and helped the old county magistrate with gray hair up and said, "No gift, everyone should get up."

Since Shanggu County was led by the county magistrate Lu Hongsheng to surrender to Youzhou, the local officials did not change, and they were still the original team. This was the first time everyone saw the King of Qi today, so they were very nervous. Seeing Gao Bufan so approachable at this time, it was obviously not a difficult master to serve, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

After a few greetings from everyone, the county magistrate Guo said flatteringly: "The King of Qi has worked hard all the way. The official has prepared a small wine for the King of Qi and the soldiers. He also asked the King of Qi to follow the official to enter the city to enjoy."

The sun is quite high now, and Gao Bufan originally planned to arrive at Feihu Ridge in one breath, but when he saw the local officials present with careful flattering smiles on his faces, he couldn't help but feel moved, so he nodded and said, "Okay!"

County Magistrate Guo was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please."

Gao Bufan was about to take a step, but suddenly stopped again, pointed to an inconspicuous scholar in the team and asked, "Do you dare to ask what is this guy called?"

The magistrate Guo was slightly stunned and accompanied him to carefully introduce: "Report to King Qi, this person is a Sihu of the county, with his surname Chu and his name is Liang, and his name is Ximing."
Chapter completed!