As soon as Wei Ba arrived in Linyuan, he received an official document from General Li Yan. Prime Minister Zhuge Liang asked him to return to Beijing to report on his duties and discuss the matter of sending troops to Liaodong. In addition, Li Yan also attached a few words to him:
A brief explanation of why it is so late.
Although it is only a few words, it reveals a very important message.
Looking at those words, Wei Ba smiled and handed the official document to Liao Li. After Liao Li read it, he handed it to Fa Miao and said with a soft smile: "The Prime Minister is still so thorough, there is no leakage, and there is no chance.
Leave it to others.”
"It's a pity that he is not indestructible after all." Wei Ba shrugged and said disapprovingly: "You worked so hard thirty years ago, that's what you should do, but you still work so hard thirty years later, doing everything by yourself, no matter how big or small it is.
To compete with a man in his twenties and thirties physically, I can only say that he really failed."
Liao Li laughed silently. Although Wei Ba's words were very vulgar, they had to be said to the point. Zhuge Liang was only fifty-four years old, the same age as him and Li Yan, and even a few years younger than Li Yan.
, but his body is the weakest, which is indeed inseparable from his style of doing things.
The relationship is open. There is a big difference in physical strength and intelligence in different periods of a person's life. When you are in your twenties, you are full of energy, but lack experience. It is understandable that you should work hard to make up for your shortcomings. But when you are about fifty years old, you can only work so hard.
He said that he had been caught up in the details and had not been able to break through that boundary.
Rather than saying that Wei Ba is talking about Zhuge Liang, it is better to say that Wei Ba is talking about him. When he goes to Chengdu this time, if nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely take up a position at the level of Jiuqing, and may even replace Zhuge Liang as the prime minister. Wei Ba is not
I hope he can do things like Zhuge Liang, and I hope he can play a role in controlling the overall situation and truly grasp Chengdu. After Zhuge Liang's death, Li Yan will not be left alone.
Control of the emperor is an essential part of political struggle. Zhuge Liang and Li Yan have been fighting for so long, and at the last moment, they dragged themselves sick back to Chengdu. Don't they just want to regain control of the emperor?
Liao Li could understand Wei Ba's intentions. He had been working with Wei Ba for more than five years since they first met at the Yuanxi tribe that year. Unknowingly, he became Wei Ba's most capable assistant, and even had a strong influence on Wei Ba's
There is nothing wrong with ambition. Of course, he has a deep understanding of Wei Ba's way of doing things. He doesn't need Wei Ba to explain it so clearly. He can understand it.
"Mr. Gongyuan, you go first. I want to stop for a while when I arrive in Jiangling to meet Li Feng."
"Okay." Liao Li didn't ask any more questions and just nodded calmly.
When the ship arrived at Linyuan, Liao Li disembarked with his entourage. His home was in Linyuan, and he was going to Chengdu for a post this time. He didn't know when he would be back, so of course he had to seize the opportunity to go home. Speaking of which, he
It has been several years since I went home. Before, it was because I was demoted and I had no shame to go home. Later, because I was busy, I never had time to go home. This time I went to Linyuan instead of Changsha, which was more convenient. Wei Ba took special care of him.
Wei Ba settled in the Pan family's old house and was warmly received by the Pan family. After Pan Jun went to Jiaozhou, he served as the governor of Jiaozhou and was in charge of the supervision of Jiaozhou. The news had long been sent back to Linyuan. Pan Jun's son Pan Zhu, Pan
Mi was relieved. Now that Wei Ba was here in person, of course they had to show their loyalty to the landlord.
Pan Zhu, whose courtesy name is Wenlong, is in his thirties, with a strong body and good martial arts skills. When he was in the state of Wu, he served as a cavalry captain and had experience in leading troops. Pan, whose courtesy name is Wen'ao, is not yet thirty, so relatively It is said that he is much weaker in literature, his martial arts is limited to strengthening his body, and he is more scholarly.
They were all older than Wei Ba. They were a little reserved when they met Wei Ba. However, Wei Ba was a lively person and soon talked happily with them. Pan Zhu also competed with Wei Ba twice, and Wei Ba was very enthusiastic about him. Very satisfied with martial arts.
"Wenlong, you have led soldiers, do you have any experience in naval combat?"
Pan Zhu said with a smile: "The generals of Wu State have more or less experience in water warfare. In fact, there is not much difference between water warfare and land warfare. Just treat the warship as a war horse. In addition, you must have access to water, otherwise you will fall into the water. It’s very dangerous. My home is right next to the Yuan River. When I was a kid, I would secretly swim in the water and I would often get beaten by my father.”
Wei Ba laughed: "What about Wen Ao? I guess he doesn't know how to swim, right?"
"He won't. He has been a nerd since he was a child and likes reading. He is not as wild as me."
Secretary Pan smiled sheepishly.
Wei Ba put away his sword, threw it to Dun Wu, washed his hands, and returned to the hall. "Pan Gong is blessed. His daughter is also smart and virtuous. His two sons are talented in both literature and martial arts. They are really enviable. The two of you are worthy of the world." If the situation is not peaceful, you can't just live there in retirement."
Pan Zhu and Pan Mi looked at each other, excited, and quickly bowed to salute.
"I am willing to serve the general."
"The Pan family has such a huge property, we have to leave one person to guard it." Wei Ba said with a smile: "I can't be too greedy, otherwise Pan Gong will have objections to me in the future. You two brothers will discuss who is willing to stay away from me. Okay, who wants to stay?"
Secretary Pan pondered for a moment: "I am a scholar. I can't do anything big, so it's better for my brother to serve as an official. A general is going to fight in all directions, and he needs people like his brother."
Wei Ba smiled: "Brother Wen Ao, I'm afraid you may not be telling the truth when you say that."
Secretary Pan smiled awkwardly.
"Are you afraid that I care about your identity and don't dare to really use you, so you just push your brother out?"
"This..." Secretary Pan's face turned red. Wei Ba had guessed what he was thinking. The reason why he recommended his brother to become an official while he stayed at home to run the industry was not entirely because of the respect between brothers and sisters, but because he knew his identity. Special. His wife Chen is Sun Quan's niece, and her status is sensitive. Wei Ba cannot possibly not understand this. Rather than being rejected by Wei Ba, it is better to quit and fulfill his brother's wish.
"I know that your wife is the niece of King Wu, but is it possible that a niece is closer than a daughter? I would dare to marry anyone who married a daughter of the Sun family, but I don't dare to marry you?" Wei Ba laughed. , "Wen Ao, you want to guard the family. I don't object, but guarding the family does not mean that you can't serve as an official. With your knowledge, I don't think you need my recommendation. You can go directly to Deng Taishou. I believe he will arrange a suitable one." The position is for you.""
Secretary Pan was inexplicably grateful and a little nervous. Wei Ba saw it and said: "As for Wenlong, you can't stay at home anymore. Come with me to Chengdu first. If Liaodong can be made, you can join the navy." Go to Liaodong."
Pan Zhu was still a little disappointed at first, but when he heard these words, the big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground. If he could go with him to conquer Liaodong, why should he worry about the chance of meritorious service? However, he still hesitated: "General, you just said, Someone under your command has married a daughter of the Sun clan, who is it?"
Wei Ba raised his eyebrows and said with a certain degree of pride: "Zhou Yin, the son of Governor Zhou, did not marry the authentic Sun clan?"
The Pan brothers were inexplicably horrified. Was Zhou Yin under Wei Ba? It was no secret that Zhou Yin was demoted, but few people knew about his disappearance. When did he become a subordinate of Wei Ba? When he was in the state of Wu, it was not a secret.
I haven't heard anything about it either.
"You may not know that the Zhou family, mother, son, brother and sister have been reunited in Chengdu." Wei Ba laughed loudly. "Maybe King Wu thought this matter was embarrassing, so he never announced it. You don't know, and it makes sense.
middle."
The Pan brothers looked at each other and smiled bitterly. They really didn't know about this. But they could also understand that it was shocking enough that the son of the Governor of Zhou surrendered to Wei Ba, and the Crown Princess was also involved. The matter might be more complicated. Maybe the Crown Prince was also involved.
He is involved in this matter. There are no small matters involving the royal family. It is understandable that Sun Quan is unwilling to make this matter public.
From this incident alone, we can see how weak Sun Quan's rule has become. No wonder after my father returned to Linyuan, Guan Feng came to invite him, and he followed him to Jiaozhou. He must have heard some rumors.
, knowing that Wu State would never have another chance to make a comeback, so he took the initiative to attach himself to Wei Ba and gave Guan Feng a big face, resolving the long-standing grievances with the Guan family.
Of course, this matter may have started a long time ago. My sister is such a smart person and knows a lot of inside stories. It is impossible not to make preparations early. When she gave Pan's old house to Wei Ba as a temporary residence, she may have prepared for today.
The preparations were made. When their sister Pan Ziyu married Zhao Tong, their brothers thought it was a bit unworthy. Now it seems that their sister's choice was simply too wise.
This marriage is so worth it.
In a few words, the future of the Pan brothers was decided. Pan Zhu selected fifty members overnight to serve as Wei Ba's gatekeepers, and set off with Wei Ba to Jiangling. Secretary Pan prepared some preparations.
, rushed to Chenyang to meet with the prefect Deng Yang.
Li Feng had long received the news that Wei Ba was coming, and rushed to the police to greet him by boat. After the two met, they naturally talked and laughed happily. After joking for a while, Li Feng pulled Wei Ba into the cabin, his face
Shang's smile faded: "Ziyu, when are you going to leave for Chengdu?"
Wei Ba smiled and said, "Why, I just came here and you drove me away?"
Li Feng smiled and shook his head: "How could that be? I wish you could stay here every day. But the general needs you more."
Wei Ba showed a puzzled expression.
Li Feng sighed: "The Prime Minister is so powerful, and he has so many wonderful moves that the general can't stand it anymore. We urgently need you to return to Chengdu for support."
Wei Ba frowned slightly and pondered for a moment: "The prime minister is in Guanzhong and has been fighting for a long time without success. The general has the ticket to victory, so how can he not be able to hold on? Young general, what kind of skill did the prime minister use to make the general so embarrassed?
"
Li Feng smiled bitterly, took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Wei Ba: "This is the general's personal letter. Read it yourself."
Wei Ba took it hesitantly, looked at it carefully, and his expression became solemn. After a long time, he sighed: "My dad is really... alas!"
Li Feng looked at Wei Ba intently, without saying a word. Wei Ba patted his forehead in embarrassment: "So, I really have to rush to Chengdu early. However, before leaving Jiangling, I want to discuss with the Major General about the departure of the army.