Huan Chan's reaction was completely opposite to her brother.

She waved the reins in her hand, thrust hard on the horse's buttocks, and then left.

Only a silver bell-like laughter was left.

By the time the remaining six people arrived at the city gate, Huan Chan was gone.

Xie Li raised his head and looked at this rich and vicissitudes of life. He kept collecting his impression of this city in his previous life.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this place was once the capital of Chu, and it seemed to be called "Ji Ying".

As the most important city among the absolute great powers at that time, Jiangling must have many differences.

But as for the difference, it is not something Xie Li can know.

Moreover, hundreds of years have passed, and Jiangling must have long since become the same as Yingdu.

As for the famous people here, two people appeared directly in Xie Li's mind.

The one before this time was naturally the household name Qu Yuan.

Putting aside the achievements in poetry, the Dragon Boat Festival energy conservation has become one of the four traditional Chinese festivals, which is closely related to it.

Just imagine how charming it would be if a person could still be commemorated by billions of people on a certain day after more than two thousand years.

Another one is Zhang Juzheng, who appeared more than a thousand years later and is also a household name.

Looking at the entire ancient history of China, there are countless powerful officials over such a long time.

But it is rare to truly like Zhang Juzheng that he can be widely written in history textbooks.

Not to mention anything else, just by lifting these two people, Jiangling City, can steadily occupy a seat on the ancient continent in China.

The re-starting of the carriage interrupted Xie Li's thoughts.

Next to it is Huan Xian and the old man Liu Qing, and it doesn’t take much time to enter and exit the city gate.

But what Xie Li was a little puzzled was that this city was obviously an important town in Jinzhong, and it was also the garrison of Huan Chong, the general of the cavalry guarding Jingzhou. How could there be so few soldiers guarding the city?

Even if there were less than 10,000 Jin soldiers in Xiangyang City, there were many more people guarding the city than here.

This situation is really puzzling.

After entering the city, although Huan Xian insisted on inviting them to temporarily live in Huan's mansion to fulfill the "family of the landlord".

But Xie Li still smiled and declined his kindness.

After finding a pretty good guesthouse, Xie Li settled his mother and grandchildren, and then went to Huan Mansion with Huan Xian and Liu Qing.

But the distance between the guest house and the Huan Mansion seemed quite far away. After the three of them walked for nearly two quarters of an hour, Xie Li asked Huan Xian: "Brother Yanzu, has your mansion not arrived yet?"

After hearing Xie Li's inquiry, Huan Xian's face was quite embarrassed, and then he forced a smile and said, "It's coming soon, it's coming soon..."

Then, after walking for a while, Huan Xian still had no intention of stopping.

Although Xie Li was confused, he just followed him and did not ask the second time.

Later, Huan Mansion still didn't see it, but at this moment, a very wide river appeared in front of the three of them.

Xie Li turned his head and looked at Huan Xian who was still embarrassed, and finally spoke again: "Brother Yanzu, are we going to cross this river now?"

"Uh... well... That's it. After passing the river, you will really arrive soon..."

Huan Xian replied, his tone full of embarrassment, and even his eyes were pretending to look at the river without looking at Xie Li.

The old man Liu Qing came to the dock and found a passenger ship. He called Xie Li and Huan Xian and the others and got off on the ship.

Xie Li was speechless. After entering the city just now, he found that Jiangling was quite prosperous, which was better than Xiangyang City in his impression.

There are endless pedestrians on the street, and the people's clothing and condition are quite good.

It is many times better than those small towns and counties on the way.

With such an excellent environment, Huan Mansion is not located here?

Could it be that the south bank of the river is more livable than here?

"Brother Yanzu, can you briefly talk about the boundary of the south bank for Xie Li?"

After Xie Li sat on the passenger ship, he looked at Huan Xian who was "gazing at the river".

"Ah? Oh..."

Huan Xian reacted suddenly, and then continued: "The boundary on the south bank of the river is called Shangming. It is an extremely easy-to-defense and difficult-to-attack place. It is surrounded by water on both sides of the north and the east. If hundreds of warships attack at the same time, it can be said to be... a foolish dream to break Shangming."

"oh?"

Xie Li said in surprise and said, "I remembered that when Brother Yanzu said this, Xiangyang City seems to be in such a terrain. It is also the Han River on the east and north sides."

“Yes…yes…”

Huan Xian agreed and said, "Look at Uncle Zhu, who is still in Xiangyang, can withstand the 100,000 troops of the Qin army with just six or seven thousand troops. It can be seen how important the advantage of this terrain is when the two armies are fighting..."

"Well, what Brother Yanzu said is right. If you can occupy the same place first, it will naturally be extremely beneficial to your side. But..."

Xie Li raised his tone, then looked at Huan Xian's face and continued: "I remember that the outer city of Xiangyang in governor Zhu was already lost when the Qin army just attacked Xiangyang..."

"Ah? Is that..."

"Of course yes, Xie Li came from Xiangyang, and naturally knew these things clearly. The fact that the governor Zhu could rely on six or seven thousand troops to withstand the siege of 100,000 Qin soldiers was because the inner city of Xiangyang, surrounded by water on all sides, not because of the outer city of Xiangyang, surrounded by water on both sides."

Xie Li paused for a while before continuing: "So, if Shangming was to be able to withstand the 100,000 troops and horses of the Qin army like Xiangyang, there is still less water on both sides..."

"This... Brother Jing Xuan is right. It's Huan Xian. I... I'm a little whimsical."

At this time, the passenger ship had reached halfway through the river. After Huan Xian finished speaking, he still looked as if he was shameless and looked up.

Xie Li patted his shoulder and said, "But after all, General Huan also holds 100,000 troops and horses, and at the same time he has experienced many battles. In addition, the river water advantages on both sides, it is definitely no problem to resist the 100,000 Qin soldiers..."

Originally, Xie Li was a little puzzled about Huan Xian's reaction, but now after hearing his words and the location of Huan Mansion, he felt a little clear.

Although Xie Li cannot be said to be completely aware of the reason for Huan Xian's embarrassing expression along the way, he can at least guess what is right.

Although the river was very wide, after this conversation, the passenger ship had already leaned against the shore without realizing it.

At this time, Huan Xian finally raised his head, walked forward for two steps, and said, "Brother Jing Xuan will walk faster, and you will arrive at my house for another quarter of an hour!"

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Chapter completed!