Zhuge Liang was ill, and all the important tasks in Guanzhong fell on Jiang Wei and Yang Yi. They hit it off, Jiang Wei was in charge of military affairs and Yang Yi was in charge of the rest. Originally, this was a good division of labor, but unexpectedly, they soon
There was a serious dispute over a problem.
Zhuge Liang originally planned to launch the Bingzhou offensive after the autumn harvest. This expedition was of great importance, not only because of the important position of Bingzhou, but also because of the last piece of land that had not yet been purchased by Shu Han in the territory of the Wu Kingdom, and to take over the task of Bingzhou and Shu Han.
It's just a temporary end and can take the initiative in the confrontation with Wu and Wei.
In addition, Zhuge Liang planned to ask Liu Chan to move to Guanzhong, and personally lead the army to seize him from Li Yan's control. In order to ensure Liu Chan's safety and to ensure that he can win the battle, Zhuge Liang recruited as many people as possible, except
In addition to the indispensable garrisons in various places, Zhuge Liang recruited about 80,000 troops. Nearly half of these troops had gathered near Chang'an and were stepping up time to practice Zhuge Liang's newly created Eight Formation Map and ready to set off at any time.
Now that Zhuge Liang is sick, reinforcements Kirby can be wiped out, the battle seems unlikely. Yang Yi feels that these people staying near Chang'an has no practical significance except for the difficulty of increasing the supply of food. It is better to let them first
Return to their respective stations and wait until the prime minister is well.
Jiang Wei disagreed with this decision. Although the combat plan has not been truly reported to the court, Li Yan will sooner or later know that so many people have been transferred. If the report is not continued to be implemented as planned, then what to do with these troops is very suspicious.
Yan would not miss this opportunity, he would definitely send someone to question him, and would even put the prime minister in a hat of rebellion.
Let's take a step back. If Kirby is dead, it does not mean that the autumn offensive must be given up. Even if he cannot occupy the entire Bingzhou, attack Hedong, and win one or two battles, it is better than nothing.
Yang Yi felt that Jiang Wei was unreasonable. He spent so much money and food and gathered so many people just to win one or two battles to allow you to accumulate some military merits? Do you know how much the price of this military merit is? The Prime Minister is so big
The work is for the entire Bingzhou. Since the strategic goal is impossible to achieve now, then wait for the right opportunity to talk about it. How can you use it casually? Do you think it is a child playing house? War requires money, and you must not miss it.
Calculate the cost, slap around with your eyes closed.
Although Jiang Wei didn't say anything, he ignored Yang Yi's opinions. In his opinion, Yang Yi was fine to do a good job in logistics and settle the accounts. If you don't understand the war, it's best not to ask.
Yang Yi was really popular. He was very dissatisfied with Jiang Wei's stubbornness and his contempt for him. He sued Zhuge Liang.
The two debated fiercely in front of Zhuge Liang, but Yang Yi said nothing and pointed at Jiang Wei and said, "You don't have the ability of Wei Ba, but you have the ambition of Wei Ba. Wei Ba's such strong strength is not even
If you dare to take Nanyang alone, you will also pull Li Yan to join the army. Do you think you can conquer Bingzhou alone if you leave the Prime Minister?"
As soon as he said this, Jiang Wei became silent. If he continued, it would involve Zhuge Liang's dignity.
Yang Yi also knew that he had made up his words, so it didn't matter to compare Jiang Wei and Wei Ba, but compared Zhuge Liang to Li Yan. This was obviously inappropriate.
Zhuge Liang was silent for a long time and waved his hand: "Bojo, according to the advice of Mr. Wei, give up this offensive, let's talk about it next year."
"Then... what should Li Yan do if he blames him?"
"Tell the truth." Zhuge Liang closed his eyes weakly: "I am doing well and sitting upright, and I am not afraid of being slandered."
Jiang Wei sighed helplessly and turned around and went out.
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In August, at the junction of southern Hunan, Changsha County and Lingling County, hundreds of elite soldiers suddenly appeared on a small hillside. These soldiers stood on both sides of the road, corresponding one by one, with their eyes full of vigilance and hostility.
The military uniforms they wore were also different, one was the military uniform of the Wu army and the other was the military uniform of the Shu Han army.
Because half of them were the personal guards of General Lu Xun, the auxiliary state of Wu, and the other half were the personal guards of General Wei Ba, the Zhennan of Shu Han.
Today, Wei Ba and Lu Xun discuss the transaction of Taotan here.
Wei Ba was wearing a Zen suit and a long and handsome body. In addition to his face being a little darkened by the sunshine in Jiaozhou, his eyebrows were wide and his eyes were tall and strong, just like a handsome young man. Lu Xun was not wearing armor, but a Confucian shirt.
He looked like a middle-aged Confucian scholar. However, the murderous aura that had been tempered on the battlefield between his eyebrows and eyes could not be concealed. As his eyes opened and closed, cold light was occasionally shot out.
Wei Ba smiled and said, "General Lu, I'm so embarrassed to let you come from the front line from thousands of miles away. It's the first time you and I have played against each other many times. "
Lu Xun said lightly: "You can't say that. When we were in Xiangyang, we were not enemies."
"Hahaha..." Wei Ba laughed heartily, "Okay, General Lu, don't say secret words in front of the wise man. You and I know that you were guarding against me at that time, and I was also guarding against you. Speaking of it, you were an ally.
, In fact, everyone wants to cheat the other party. In my opinion, it is still the enemy."
"So, you didn't have a good intention from the beginning?"
"Yes." Wei Ba said calmly: "At that time, the Wei army counterattacked with all its might. If we don't fight in Xiangyang, how could we defend Guanzhong? But with our strength alone, we could not force Cao Rui to do so.
The main force has entered the Nanyang battlefield and has to encourage you to send troops. But to be honest, it is not a good thing for us to take down Xiangyang. After thinking about it, I have to cheat you."
Lu Xun smacked his lips. Wei Ba was so calm, he was embarrassed to say it again. Shameless people are invincible, and the gentleman's style of being a gentleman does not work for Wei Ba. If he talks too much, he will laugh at him. It is better not to say it.
"General Wei, let's talk about the serious matter." Lu Xun was not interested in saying too much to Wei Ba. He was ordered to come to negotiate with Wei Ba because Wei Ba pointed out that he wanted to talk to him, so Sun Quan had to let him come.
It took too long or too enthusiastic to say it, which inevitably made Sun Quan suspicious. Lu Xun had no doubt at all. There must be subordinates of the school clerk Lu Yi in the nearby mountains and forests.
"Okay, talk about the serious business." Wei Ba nodded considerately: "First of all, the first question: Do you buy these fire bombs really use to fight Shouchun?"
"I said yes, do you believe it?"
"If you say yes, I believe it." Wei Ba said without changing his expression.
Lu Xun blinked and hesitated: "Why?"
"Because you are the Lu family of the four surnames of Wujun." Wei Ba responded: "And we are not enemies now, we are doing business. I believe you will not use the trick of soldiers on the battlefield to deal with me."
"Okay, I can guarantee that no one of these fire bombs will fall on your Han army. It is mainly because of the fact that they are here to fight Shouchun, but I don't guarantee that each one will always be accidental, such as falling into it.
In the river, it may be damaged or broken.”
"Okay." Wei Ba said readily: "Just take the Shouchun plan, I estimate that it will cost at least 200,000 pieces. At most, it will not exceed 500,000 pieces. Then we will take the middle number, how much are you going to buy?
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"It depends on your price." Lu Xun was very alert and did not immediately tell Wei Ba the amount needed. He knew very well that in fact he only needed a hundred and no more than a thousand at most. As long as those alchemists study it
Enough. Wei Ba said at least 200,000, which was a considerable amount. But he couldn't say that he couldn't use so many, otherwise Wei Ba would definitely doubt it.
"If you buy more, the price will be cheaper. If you buy less, the price will be more expensive." Wei Ba smiled and said, "This is the rule in the business world. I think General Lu will not be unclear."
"How much is that? How much is that? How much is that? "
"We have to see how much the general wants to buy."
Lu Xun frowned slightly and scratched his head. He opened his mouth, so it would be difficult to change his words. If it was cheap, of course he wanted to buy more, but he was afraid that Wei Ba would raise the price and offer a sky-high price. He pondered for a long time,
Then he said an intermediate number. "What if I want to buy 300,000 pieces."
"Five hundred coins." Wei Ba blurted out without thinking. Obviously, he was prepared for this negotiation and was not as cautious as Lu Xun.
"Five hundred yuan? It's too expensive." Lu Xun deliberately shook his head.
Wei Ba smiled: "If you buy 500,000 attacks, I can reduce it to 400 for you. This space is quite large. I am purely for your general Lu."
Lu Xun hesitated. Although 15,000 gold is not as terrifying as 50,000 gold, it is still a considerable amount. At least he believes that Sun Quan would not have such a large capital.
"What if I buy two hundred thousand?"
"Six hundred coins."
Lu Xun thought for a while: "Can it be cheaper?"
Wei Ba shook his head: "I won't give in anymore. Don't say that I'm profit-oriented. Since I'm doing business, of course, the more expensive I sell, the better. Anyway, I don't have to worry about sales."
Lu Xun's heart moved, and he remembered the thing Hu Zong was worried about. Wei Ba might be doing business with Wei State at the same time. However, he prefers that Wei Ba is blackmailing Wu State. After all, Zhuge Liang is preparing to attack Bingzhou, if this is the case
Wei Ba has to bear great responsibility if a weapon falls on Zhuge Liang.
Just as Lu Xun was weighing the pros and cons, Wei Xing walked over quickly and handed Wei Ba a document. After Wei Ba looked at it, he raised his eyebrows gently and smiled and said, "Xiahou Ba has two moves, but he actually did it."
I will destroy Kirby." He turned his head and looked at Lu Xun and smiled, "General Lu, you don't have to worry, just think slowly. Kirby can be wiped out, the Prime Minister fell ill, this fall
The war will probably end in failure."
Wei Ba said, turned around and waved, and a martial servant brought two jars of wine and two wooden cups. Wei Ba smiled at Lu Xun: "General Lu, I plan to give these two jars of melon slices of wine to you.
Yes, now you just point to a jar, I will open the wine and drink a big bowl with you first.”
Lu Xun smiled, and he waved his hand: "Forget it, since it was given to me, I'd better take it home and drink it slowly." He pressed his hand on the sealing mud, lowered his head to admire it for a moment, and then looked up.
Wei Ba said, "You really want my life and will not use such clumsy means. Let's talk about the price again. I care more about this. You can't let me go for nothing."
Wei Ba said with a crooked mouth: "If the Prime Minister doesn't come out, who do you support me? It's useless to buy pottery bullets, why not wait for a while to talk?"
Lu Xun stroked the seal mud on the wine jar, smelled the faint fragrance of wine in the air, and was silent for a moment: "Three hundred thousand pieces, four hundred and fifty coins, how about it?"
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