Wei Ba's attitude surprised both Zhuge Liang and Ma Di. In their minds, Wei Ba always made decisions before taking action, especially when it came to major events like war between the two countries. He had always been more cautious. If it hadn't been for his dissuasion, Zhuge Liang would have
The Northern Expedition would not be delayed. If it had not been for his repeated admonitions, Zhuge Liang would not have adopted his Ziwu Valley plan, and in the end it would not have been possible to achieve the great victory in Guanzhong in the first Northern Expedition.
Now that Sun Quan is coming to attack, the Han-Wu alliance is facing another breakdown, and Wei Ba is the directly responsible person, but he shrugs easily, as if it doesn't matter and is hanging high. What's going on?
Ma Su pondered for a moment and reminded: "Ziyu, don't take it lightly. If Sun Quan comes to attack, Cao Rui will definitely send troops to Guanzhong, and we will be in the danger of fighting on two fronts."
Wei Ba looked at Ma Su, then at the Prime Minister, and sighed: "So, this matter is really difficult to handle."
After hearing these words, Ma Di relaxed a little and echoed: "It's exactly what Ziyu said. This matter is very difficult, otherwise the Prime Minister wouldn't be so worried."
Wei Ba frowned slightly: "So, the Prime Minister has already evaluated all aspects of this war?"
Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed and he nodded.
"Then what are our chances of winning?"
Zhuge Liang hesitated for a moment: "Sixty percent."
"In this case, what are we worried about?" Wei Ba asked back: "The Prime Minister is a cautious person. If there is a 60% chance of winning, then I believe we are in an invincible position. If the enemy attacks and we defend, there is another 60% chance.
If we have a good chance of winning, why should we be afraid of him? Just let him attack."
"That's not what you say." Ma Di shook his head and objected: "Ziyu, although the chance of winning is 60%, it is a miserable victory. A miserable victory is like defeat, which is not the best choice for us."
"Then according to what Mr. Youchang said, what kind of choice is the best choice?"
"Don't fight. Recuperate and recuperate. Ten years of gathering together, ten years of lessons. After twenty years, with elite soldiers, we will dominate the world."
Wei Ba glanced at Ma Su, then at Zhuge Liang, and suddenly laughed: "Twenty years? It seems that Mr. Youchang's ambition is really not that big."
Ma Su was stunned for a moment, and then his face darkened in displeasure: "Ziyu, now is not the time to joke."
Wei Ba pouted: "I'm not kidding." He turned to Zhuge Liang: "Prime Minister, in twenty years, you will be seventy years old, will you still be able to conquer the world?"
Zhuge Liang said calmly: "Whether I can conquer the world is not important. What is important is to revive the Han Dynasty, unify the world, and realize the late emperor's last wish. Ziyu, do you think this is my personal career? You are wrong, this is
The cause of everyone in the world. Naturally, this includes you, father, son, and brothers."
Wei Ba choked, and wanted to tease Ma Di. He didn't expect to be choked by Zhuge Liang's such righteous words. He touched his nose in embarrassment: "It's me, Meng Lang. Please forgive me, Prime Minister and Chang Shi. This...
…Since you don’t want to start a war, how are you going to reply to Sun Quan?”
"The first thing, of course, is to wrong you." Ma Di resumed the previous topic: "You have merit. However, I cannot reward you this time, so as not to further anger Sun Quan. Furthermore, the marriage can only be put aside temporarily.
The Han and the traitors are not at odds with each other, so there is no possibility of compromise between us and Cao Wei."
Wei Ba nodded. Zhuge Liang had already told him this and promised to give him substantial compensation. He had already agreed.
"The second thing..." Ma Di hesitated: "We hope you can apologize to Sun Quan."
"Apology?" Wei Ba was stunned, "What do I apologize to him for?"
"Of course it's a matter of leaving the pontoon bridge to the Wei army." Ma Di lowered his head and pretended to get the wine glass, avoiding Wei Ba's eyes: "In fact, everyone knows about this matter, but now Sun Quan is arrogant. For the sake of the big plan, we
You have to give in."
Wei Ba's eyes became complicated. He turned his head and looked at Zhuge Liang: "Prime Minister, is this also your plan?"
Zhuge Liang met Wei Ba's gaze and said calmly: "I'm just explaining, not admitting my mistake. In any case, it is indeed unjustifiable that the pontoon bridge was not destroyed when the troops withdrew."
Wei Ba immediately darkened his face, glared at Zhuge Liang, and his tone became harsh: "Prime Minister, are you saying that what I did was wrong?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head: "It's not that you didn't do it right, it's that you didn't do it carefully enough, and you gave someone a handle." He looked at Wei Ba, his eyes calm: "Ziyu, even if you hit the pontoon twice with your boat, you wouldn't let anyone do it."
You talk so much, don’t you think so?”
Wei Ba narrowed his eyes, glanced back and forth at the faces of Zhuge Liang and Ma Di twice, and finally laughed silently: "So, it is true that I did a bad job. Next time I have such a task, I will
You should hide far away, lest you not only achieve no success but get into trouble."
Zhuge Liang frowned and was very dissatisfied with Wei Ba's attitude. He patiently explained: "Ziyu, we don't mean that you did anything wrong. We just hope that you will consider the overall situation and give Sun Quan a face to avoid this."
You should also know that the Northern Expedition consumed a lot of money. We urgently need time to recuperate and digest the results of the Guanzhong battle. It is not appropriate to start a war with Sun Quan at this time, let alone fight on two fronts. Asking you to apologize to Sun Quan does not erase your contribution, it is just a temporary
I feel sorry for you. Ziyu, a man can bend and stretch. In order to obtain the four counties in the south of the Yangtze River, the late emperor even risked his own life and went to Jianye to meet with Sun Quan. Now..."
Wei Ba interrupted Zhuge Liang angrily: "Does the Prime Minister also want me to go to Wuchang and apologize to Sun Quan in person?"
Zhuge Liang frowned slightly, looked at Wei Ba's angry face, and shook his head: "Ziyu, you think too much. With your personality, how can I let you go to Wuchang? Sun Quan is a frivolous person, if he gets involved
If I kill you and take your life, don’t I, a big man, lose a pillar?"
Wei Ba stared at Zhuge Liang's calm face, trying to see a hint of guilt on his face. He felt that Zhuge Liang had bad intentions. He probably wanted to let him go to Wuchang to meet Sun Quan, and then wait for Sun Quan's order to hand him over.
If you cut it off, it will be over, and it will not leave any consequences. Saying these words now is just to cover up people's ears.
However, he did not see even a hint of guilt in Zhuge Liang's eyes. Instead, he saw indescribable exhaustion. He found that Zhuge Liang actually had a few white eyebrows in his eyebrows, which were very dazzling. And there were also many white eyebrows on his face.
There are a few fine wrinkles, he is much older than when he first saw him, and his face is also a little unhealthy white. Compared with the bloodshot eyes, it exudes an indescribable feeling, which makes people sad and makes people sad.
Can't bear it.
Wei Ba was a little hesitant. He was not sure of Zhuge Liang's true intentions. He was a person who cared about actual benefits and not fame. If it was true that he could avoid this battlefield as long as he expressed a little apology to Sun Quan, he could apologize to Sun Quan frankly.
, and can even deeply reflect on himself. This kind of thing has not been done before. The self-criticism he wrote when he was in school can be used as a model. He is worried that if this is true, Zhuge Liang can not only easily erase his achievements,
You can also hide him in the snow and let him sit on the bench for the rest of his life. How can a general who only cares about running away and throwing the backs of his allies to the enemy lead troops again? Even if everyone knows that he is unjust, but
As long as the truth is revealed, Zhuge Liang and his successors can use this reason to suppress him and prevent him from getting ahead.
If he thought further, he could regard this incident as a counterattack by the Jingxiang people against the military people, an invitation to the emperor to enter the urn, and an action to nip problems in the bud. The danger to the Wei family has never come from outsiders, but from Jingxiang.
Inside the Xiang Department.
"Prime Minister, can I think about it?"
Zhuge Liang nodded slightly: "Of course you can consider it, not only you can consider it, but you can also refuse it. After all, we all know it in our hearts. There is actually no problem at all if you do this. Not only is it no fault, but it will also do great service to the country. It's just that we are limited by the situation.
We can only aggrieve you for a while. If you are unwilling to accept it, we cannot force you."
Zhuge Liang smiled: "If I force you, who will dare to take the responsibility in the future? It will make all knowledgeable people feel chilled."
Wei Bapi laughed twice, his heart even more wary. He had seen many high-sounding, sanctimonious so-called politicians in his previous life, and he knew the faces behind these people, no matter how much they talked on the stage.
He was so righteous and righteous that he could do all kinds of bad things behind his back. After coming to this world and seeing so many people, especially after learning the truth about Peng Yi and Liao Li being demoted, he could no longer change his attitude towards Zhuge Liang.
Trust. In addition, he was tricked by Zhuge Liang during the Northern Expedition, so he was always on guard against Zhuge Liang.
When he came back this time, Zhuge Liang rode with him again and invited him to a banquet. Zhuge Liang's wife, Huang Yueying, condescended to her and made friends with Mrs. Zhang. He had long felt that something was not right. To be courteous for nothing is to be either an adulterer or a thief.
.Now that he heard this decision that was full of conspiracy, how could he not be extremely cautious.
"Ziyu, actually we also know that you are young and vigorous, so you may not be able to save face." Ma Su interrupted, "It's better to keep silent. We will handle the so-called apology, and Zhang Wen will bring it to Sun Quan, or
Fei Yi conveyed that you don't need to come forward, just let Sun Quan calm down."
Wei Ba sneered: "Wouldn't it still be on paper?"
"This is inevitable."
"After all, this is what I mean. This responsibility rests with me. Not only can I not receive a reward for this military exploit, but my responsibility is also determined in a formal book. I have acquiesced now. If someone uses this to accuse me in the future,
How can I defend myself?"
Ma Di was very angry: "Ziyu, why can't you bear the slightest grievance? How can you take on big things in the future if you care so much about everything?"
Wei Ba was disgusted with Ma Su's attitude and blurted out: "What I'm worried about is that you, Ma Changshi, have a pen like a knife and cinnabar like blood. You will sentence me to life and death in one fell swoop. Then I will be beyond redemption and will never be reincarnated."
ps: Alas, when I woke up, the high-ranking official of the Ming Dynasty had already passed by, and Lao Zhuang was in great pain.
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