Zhuge Liang looked at Yang Yi who was crying with anger and Liu Yan who was frustrated. He was silent and his face was calm, but he could not hide the slight displeasure between his eyebrows. Ma Su, Fei Yi and Zhuge Qiao sat aside and looked at each other.
When Wei Ba arrived, Zhuge Liang and others were discussing matters. The preparations in Hanzhong were done well, especially the timely use of Tie Yi, which increased the number of cultivated fields. A rough estimate is that it needs to be transferred from Chengdu
The food they received was 20% less than expected. They were very happy. Zhuge Liang also praised Wei Yan for being serious in his work. Wei Ba was clever and would be a talented person in the future. Before he could finish his words, the father and son escorted Liu Yan.
Here comes Yang Yi.
The matter was simple and the evidence was clear. Wei Yan took his son to plead guilty to Liu Yan, but Liu Yan refused to accept it and beat Fu Xing seriously before that. The two sides clashed, and Liu Yan was held hostage by Wei Yan and his son.
Camp. Yang Yi refused to let them pick up Fu Xing, and the two sides clashed again. Yang Yi's personal guards besieged Wei Yan and his son, and the team leader Yang Meng also attempted to assassinate Wei Yan himself, but was captured.
This is all said by Wei Yan and his son - mainly Wei Ba. Wei Ba said it very pitifully and aggrieved. Although he didn't cry, anyone who saw it would sympathize a little - if you believe him. Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't believe it.
Wei Ba also had witnesses: Fu Xing, who had been beaten to pieces, was lying on a stretcher, and there was also a female slave from the transport camp; there was physical evidence: a striking dent on Wei Yan's breastplate.
The witnesses and material evidence are complete, and the reasons... can be justified. Even if Zhuge Liang and others knew that this matter would definitely not be exactly what Wei Ba said, they could only acquiesce. Liu Yan was already disabled and did not even have the physical strength to argue.
When he arrived at the tent, he collapsed on the ground. Even Ma Di and others felt embarrassed for him. Yang Yi still had the strength to speak, but he didn't know what kind of stimulation he had received, and he was so confused that he didn't know what he was talking about. In addition,
Wei Ba held the knife and stood beside him with a displeased look on his face. Needless to say, the outcome was already decided.
Zhuge Liang sighed softly, stood up, walked to Wei Yan, and patted Wei Yan's hand that was holding the sword ring: "Chang Wen, I know this matter, you handled it well. Liu Yan's injury caused a lot of confusion.
Don't argue with him. Although Yang Yi did this a bit too much, it was also out of his heart. As for his subordinates' intention to assassinate you, I will give you justice. Bosong..."
Zhuge Qiao stood up, bowed and said, "Here you are."
"Go and get my collar armor and give it to Wen Chang."
Zhuge Qiao hesitated for a moment, and Zhuge Liang winked at him. Zhuge Qiao had no choice but to turn around and go. Not long after, he walked out with a brand new armor. Zhuge Liang took it, handed it to Wei Yan with both hands, and said with a smile:
"Wen Chang, you and I are similar in stature, but I'm not as strong as you. I don't know if it will fit. Please hold it first. If there is anything wrong, ask a craftsman to modify it."
When Wei Yan saw Zhuge Liang protecting Yang Yi, he was a little unhappy at first, but when he saw Zhuge Liang giving him the armor for his own use, he immediately felt flattered, and the slightest bit of unhappiness he had felt was immediately forgotten. Looking at the new armor, which was as bright as a silver mirror, Wei Yan couldn't help but
He smiled happily: "Prime Minister, this is the armor you use for yourself. I...how dare I suffer it? These minor injuries are nothing. Just go back and find a craftsman to repair it."
Zhuge Liang laughed, put the armor into Wei Yan's hand, took his arm and said: "I am a scribe, not skilled in martial arts, so the armor is just for show. To kill the enemy in battle, of course, I need a strong general like Wen Chang. This
It's just right for you to use the armor. Don't refuse. If you kill a few more enemies in the future, you will be worthy of this armor."
Wei Yan clasped his fists and lowered his head, and said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister, please rest assured, Wei Yan will live up to the Prime Minister's trust, vow to defeat Cao Cao's thieves, and restore the Han Dynasty."
"That's right." Zhuge Liang nodded with satisfaction: "Fu Xing is seriously injured. Since you have good medicine, take him back to your camp. After he is a loyal and good man, he can get the guidance of Wen Chang.
, which is also his blessing."
Wei Yan once again promised: "Wei Yan will do his best."
"I can trust you." Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "We are drinking, do you want to sit down and have a couple of drinks?"
Ma Di stood up and laughed loudly: "Prime Minister, General Zhenbei has a huge amount of wine. How can you drink enough wine for him? Besides, didn't you listen to what he said? There are sheep and wine in his camp, and they are cooked to perfection.
If you don’t go back, I’m afraid you’ll have to drink yokan. General Zhenbei, there’s something wrong with you. Why don’t you say hello to us when you have yokan?”
Wei Yan chuckled twice and explained: "This is a matter for children. How dare I bother the Prime Minister and you to join the army. If you are willing to show your favor, I will arrange a banquet for you in the future and invite you to drink."
"As for cattle wine, we don't need it. It's spring plowing, and cattle are still useful. When the autumn grains arrive in the warehouse, march into Guanzhong, and defeat Cao Wei, it won't be too late for us to bother Wen Chang." Fei Yi stood up and said with a smile on his face: "Wen
Sir, you are really lucky. Your eldest son, Wei Feng, is good at martial arts and does things properly. Although your second son, Wei Ba, is weak, he has a sharp mind. His inventions of iron and ledger and account books are all excellent. Just now we were envious of you.
"
Ma Su and Fei Yi said these words, which made Wei Yan smile with joy and smile from ear to ear. He was humble and rosy for a while, and then he turned around and left with satisfaction. Just as he was about to leave, Wei Ba bowed to Zhuge Liang again and said: "
Prime Minister, I have one more unkind request, please allow me."
Zhuge Liang raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "You said, as long as it doesn't violate the rules, I will give you permission now."
Wei Ba pulled the female slave in front of Zhuge Liang and said: "Prime Minister, we know that Fu Xing was injured because she risked her life to report the news. I know that it is a serious crime for an official slave to open a transport camp without authorization, but for the sake of
Since she saved Fu Xing's life, can you ask the Prime Minister to show mercy and remove her status as a slave and give her her freedom?"
Zhuge Liang glanced at the slave girl with a big blue spot, and waved his hand indifferently: "Although she violated the rules, she did it to save people, and her merits outweigh her faults. Well, official slaves are public property and cannot be taken lightly.
Come on, please wait a moment, I will immediately send someone to the baggage camp to go through the formalities, and then you can take her away, okay?"
Wei Ba was overjoyed: "Thank you, Prime Minister."
The female slave also bowed her head and bowed her head and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister, for your great kindness."
Zhuge Liang turned to Yang Yi and said: "Wei Gong, please handle this matter."
Yang Yi, who had been a little confused and staring, suddenly woke up. He glanced at the female slave, was stunned for a moment, and said softly: "Prime Minister, this... is not good, isn't it?"
"What's not so good?" Zhuge Liang waved his hands impatiently: "That's it. Doesn't Chief Wen care about you besieging him? Don't take a female slave too seriously. I'll let Bosong turn her around.
Send it over and you can just write it off in your account."
Yang Yi hesitated to speak, sat down on the table next to him, and quickly wrote the warrant. Wei Ba took it and asked Dunwu to take the female slave to the baggage camp to go through the formalities. It didn't take long. Dunwu took a body deed.
It came back. Wei Ba took it and took a look, and then he realized that although this slave girl was ugly, she had a nice name: Peng Xiaoyu.
"Miss Peng, from now on, you are free."
Peng Xiaoyu bowed and thanked Zhuge Liang, and then stood silently behind Wei Ba, but refused to leave. Wei Ba didn't know what he meant, and had no time to think about it, so he left first with Wei Yan, who was holding the armor and laughing.
The prime minister went to the army tent and carried Fu Xing back to the camp. It was business to treat him quickly.
Peng Xiaoyu kept following him, following his steps. Wei Ba was puzzled and asked: "Miss Peng, where are you from? Do you have any family members?"
Peng Xiaoyu said sadly: "I am a family member of a prisoner. I have been a slave in the transport camp for several years. My home is far away in Guanghan. I don't know if there is anyone else at home. I just want to go back, but there is no way to go back.
Where can I go?"
Wei Ba glanced at Wei Yan in embarrassment. Wei Yan still held the armor fondly and was not in the mood to care about him. Seeing Wei Ba asking for instructions, he waved his hand: "Since she is a family member of a prisoner, she must be in the family.
There's not a lot of people left. It's not easy to go back to Guanghan alone. It's better to stay in the camp first. If you like it, you can stay and be a maid. I think that although she looks a bit ugly, her hands and feet are still diligent.
"
Wei Ba was very angry. My father was fascinated by the armor given by the Prime Minister, and he was so irresponsible. Not to mention that this girl is a free person now, even if she is an official slave, she looks so ugly, you have the heart to let her be with me every day
Dangling in front of him? He smacked his lips, but was embarrassed to say that Peng Xiaoyu was ugly in front of so many people. After all, she was Fu Xing's savior and was kind to the Wei family. He could only smile and said: "Miss Peng, look
Woolen cloth?"
Peng Xiaoyu blinked: "What General Zhenbei said is true. Guanghan is thousands of miles away, I am alone, and I have offended Yang Yi and Liu Yan. It is really dangerous to go back. If the general dares to temporarily take me in, I am really
I am very grateful. The young general has a good reputation, and I have heard about it in the baggage camp. I wish I could stay with the young general."
Speaking of this, Wei Ba couldn't refuse, so he reluctantly agreed. When Wei Feng saw it, he snickered secretly, put his arm around Wei Ba's shoulders, leaned into his ear, and said happily: "
Ah Ba, this girl is a bit ugly, but I think she still has a good figure. She should still be a virgin, and she is of some interest to you. Since she is a prisoner, she must have had some tutoring, and she is definitely not comparable to ordinary women. Just you
Don't pay too much attention to your skin. It should be noted that beauties age easily and virtuous women are hard to find. King Xuan of Qi made Wuyan his queen and it became a good story. You can take an ugly maid and admire the virtuous ones and do the same. Although it is not as good as it is, it is not far off."
"Brother, if you like it, why don't you accept it?" Wei Ba squinted his eyes and glared at Wei Feng angrily.
Wei Feng patted his chest solemnly: "You and I are good brothers, how can I steal your limelight?"
"I'll go ahead." Wei Ba rolled his eyes: "Brother, I found that you are quite shameless."
"Brother, what are you talking about?" Wei Feng pretended to be confused, opened his mouth, and touched his neat teeth: "My teeth are very good, not a single one is bad. How can you say I am shameless?"