A few days later, Wu Yi led an army of 20,000 and rushed to Zhuyang. He transported a large amount of grain and skilled craftsmen by ship. With these craftsmen, Wei Ba made preparations much faster. He quickly set up an ordnance workshop and carried out the war.
Prepare beforehand.
Just as he said to Meng Da and others, sending troops to Xiangyang is currently more illusory than real. It is more about diverting the attention of Cao Rui and Sun Quan at the same time, preventing them from going westward with all their strength. But Cao Rui and Sun Quan are not
As a vegetarian, without some actual threat, they may not take him seriously. What's more, Xiangyang is so important. If the Shu Han wants to send troops to the Central Plains in the future, Xiangyang is the only way to go. Taking this opportunity to make some preparations will not be wasted.
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In this era without electricity, water power is the only relatively stable and available source of power. The camp was moved from Fanling to Zhuyang because Zhuyang is Danshui, and there is Fenshui downstream of the confluence of Junshui and Hanshui.
With the injection of Zhushui, the water volume is abundant, the flow rate is fast, and the power can be guaranteed. Moreover, Zhuyang is closer to Xiangyang, so it poses a greater threat. Along with the effect, the risk factor also increases sharply, and Wuguandao
Sima Yi could send his navy down the Jun River at any time to kill directly behind him.
Therefore, a large part of Wei Ba's thoughts was on guarding against Sima Yi. Being able to lure Sima Yi from Shangluo back to Wuguan to rest and recuperate, temporarily ending the war in Shangluo and giving Deng Zhi time to take a breath, was the first step of victory.
Wu Yi had seen Wei Ba's mechanical skills in Hanzhong. Because he was very relieved, he handed over the entire supply camp to Wei Ba and fully agreed to Wei Ba's request for heavy troops to guard the supply camp to prevent leaks.
With the full cooperation of Wu Yi and Meng Da, Wei Ba's work became much easier. Seeing that the workshops were erected one after another, Wei Ba could be the shopkeeper. Apart from checking every day, he basically didn't have to worry about anything.
It was even easier in Chang'an. This is due to Zhuge Liang. The craftsmen trained by Zhuge Liang were more obedient and easier to work than the craftsmen he trained. After careful questioning, I found out that Zhuge Liang not only had soft hands, but also
He has a strong hand. Those who do well will be rewarded, and those who do poorly will be punished. The rules are detailed enough to put him to shame, and his management level is much higher than his.
"If the Prime Minister is in future generations, he will definitely be a gold medal manager. No working emperor will be willing to be defeated in front of him." Wei Ba said to himself.
The New Year has arrived amid busy preparations. Because of the vigorous pre-war preparations of the Shu Han Dynasty in Fangling, Cao Wei's attack on Guanzhong, and Soochow Wu's pressing attack on Yizhou, they all stopped invariably. The war situation entered a rare period of calm.
It looks peaceful. But everyone knows that this is only temporary. Once it breaks out again, it will be a series of bloody battles.
On New Year's Eve, Wei Ba returned to his tent after attending the official dinner. Mrs. Zhang sent people to bring wine, meat and New Year items. Wei Ba had people heat wine and cook meat, and sat down with Wei Feng to have a chat.
Although the two brothers are together, they are busy with their own work, and there are not many opportunities to meet. It is very rare to sit together, talk about common things, and have a drink like this without being disturbed.
"Are you anxious, mom?" Wei Ba took a sip of wine, glanced at Huan'er who was talking to Xia Houhui in the distance, and winked at Wei Feng: "You're lagging behind."
Wei Feng grinned and said happily: "Why am I lagging behind? I just want to sleep. Give birth to a child. You haven't gotten involved yet?" Wei Feng came closer, put his arm around Wei Ba's shoulders and said, "What's going on? Yes. Aren't you afraid that she will stab you in the middle of the night?"
Wei Ba was a little embarrassed. He wanted to make fun of Wei Feng, but he didn't expect him to make fun of him. He claimed to everyone that Xia Houhui was his concubine, but in fact Xiahou Hui lived alone in a tent and didn't act like a concubine at all. There are not many women in the military camp, but they are not absent. Senior generals like Wu Yi and Meng Da actually have women waiting around them. Middle-level generals like Wei Feng are unlikely to have dedicated women to wait on them, but from now on It is not new to find a few servants and servants to sleep with in the transport camp. On the contrary, it is rare for Wei Ba to take a concubine and live separately.
"She's not used to it yet." Wei Ba concealed it: "Recently...it's not very convenient."
"Oh -" Wei Feng protracted his voice and patted Wei Ba's shoulder with understanding: "Women have many things to do, and there are always some days that are inconvenient. How many concubines should a man have? Just to have a backup."
Wei Ba heard these words a little harsh, not only because he was not used to this concept, but more importantly, his biological mother Deng was also a concubine. According to Wei Feng, she was also a spare tire?
Wei Feng didn't notice Wei Ba's mood. While drinking, he looked at Xia Houhui with envy. Huan'er was also a good-looking girl, but standing next to Xia Houhui, the gap was huge. .Not only was he not as good as Xia Houhui in appearance, but his speech and behavior were also greatly different. Huan'er, who had always been arrogant and domineering, was obviously at a psychological disadvantage in front of Xia Houhui, and there was almost no room for his hands and feet.
People in this era didn't have much respect for women who were concubines. Concubines and maids are actually the same. Wei Feng could generously give up Huan'er to Wei Ba. Naturally, he thought that Xia Houhui was just a gift that could be given away. Although He would not take away his brother's woman, but it was not too much to look at her twice. Wei Ba knew that Wei Feng had no bad intentions, but he was still not used to Wei Feng's unscrupulous gaze.
"Hey, you guys go and talk, my brother and I have an evil argument." Wei Ba raised his voice and said loudly.
"Here." Xia Houhui responded, took Huan'er and turned around to go out.
"What's the matter, why are you so nervous?" Wei Feng was already half drunk and didn't notice Wei Ba's little thoughts at all. He blinked his red eyes and stared at Wei Ba and said.
"It's about the war." Wei Ba put down his wine glass, picked up a piece of meat, stuffed it into his mouth, and said while chewing: "The preparations are almost done. I guess the prime minister will arrive in Jiangzhou soon. After the first month, If it's not over, maybe there will be a war. Are you ready?"
"Does that need to be said?" Wei Feng patted his chest excitedly: "I'm ready every day and can set off at any time." He lowered his voice again, and the breath of alcohol from his mouth sprayed on Wei Ba's face, "Ziyu, tell me, I Is there any chance to be directly promoted to general like Zhao Guang?"
"You are already a captain now. It is only a matter of time before you are promoted to a general." Wei Ba glanced at him angrily: "You are not in the right state of mind. If you think about promotion and go into battle, you will not know how to advance or retreat. of."
"Hehe, I know, I know." Wei Feng grinned happily, and after a moment, he added: "Actually, I know that you helped me earn my position as captain, not by my own ability. I I want to..." He bent his arms and showed off his strong biceps: "I want to be a general by my own ability, and it will also make my mother happy."
"If you get the ring sooner, then your mother will be happy if you give birth to a son."
"This is not just a matter of words." Wei Feng shook his head disapprovingly: "But the concubine has no future, so it would be interesting to find a son from the real wife. My mother said that when I get promoted, she will find a job for me.
A good marriage..."
Wei Ba stopped the wine glass in his hand and stared at Wei Feng. Wei Feng was talking with great joy. Seeing Wei Ba's expression, he was stunned for a long time before he remembered that the younger brother in front of him was not just a concubine. He twitched in frustration.
He slapped himself and said repeatedly: "Ziyu, Ziyu, that's not what I meant..."
Wei Ba couldn't laugh or cry. He knew very well who Wei Feng was. He probably drank too much today and was a little excited. He didn't know what he said. He was angry and funny and took Wei Feng's hand that he had slapped, and turned to face the outside.
He shouted: "Huan'er, Huan'er!"
Huan'er ran over quickly: "Young Master, what's the matter?"
"Your man drank too much. Take him back and wash up and go to sleep." Wei Ba pointed at Wei Feng. Huan'er's face turned red with shame, and she quickly picked up Wei Feng and walked out. Wei Feng's feet were shaking.
He refused to leave, and shouted with teeth and claws: "Ziyu, Ziyu, I really don't mean that."
"I know you don't mean that, but you're drunk now and can't talk about anything. I'll talk to you when I get up tomorrow morning."
"Ziyu, I really..."
"Okay, I understand." Wei Feng half-pushed and half-sent away Wei Feng. He looked at Huan'er carrying Wei Feng away like a bear on his back, and then looked at Xia Houhui who was holding back his laughter.
Shrugging his shoulders, Xia Houhui covered his mouth and smiled, not caring about what to say to Wei Ba, and ordered Ling Dang to call Wei Feng's bodyguard. With Huan'er's small body, it was really not easy to get Wei Feng away.
"I don't think you really know how to behave." Wei Ba said with satisfaction.
"Women are different from men. If you want to live in a strange home, you have to learn to please others." Xia Houhui said lightly: "Do you still drink when you join the army?"
"What else can you do if you don't drink during the Chinese New Year?" Wei Ba scratched his head: "How about you have a couple of drinks with me?"
"Okay." Xia Houhui nodded and was about to pack the drinking utensils when a loud voice came from outside: "Wei Canjun, is Wei Canjun here?"
"Grandma, who is it? I can't even drink Ansheng wine?" Wei Ba muttered a few words and looked up. He saw Fu Xing, Zhang Wei and several acquaintances, some holding wine, and some carrying bags.
Holding the meat, he rushed over shouting. Wei Ba secretly complained, it's over, today's plan to have a duel with Xia Houhui was completely ruined.
"Ziyu, are you okay today?" Fu Xing said with a smile: "I and a group of brothers came to you to drink with you, you won't welcome it, right?"
Before Wei Ba could speak, Xia Houhui laughed softly and said: "My family has just heard the magpies cry when they join the army. They said that there are distinguished guests coming to the door. They asked me to clean up. I didn't expect you all to come. How can I not welcome you? Join the army, I
Go and see if the mutton soup is ready. You can sit down first."
Wei Ba also knew that Cheng could not refuse. These people needed him, and he also needed these people, so he had no choice but to follow the trend and said: "Exactly, exactly. Zhong Jian, scholar, scholar, come and come, please come and sit inside."
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Fu Xing, Zhang Wei, Feng Jin and others entered the tent. Fu Xing punched Wei Ba hard and winked: "Ziyu, you are so good. You can even take over Xiahou Shang's daughter. You know what?
How many people are jealous of you?"
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