Peng Heng waved his sleeves and left calmly in the eyes of the people in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Jiang Wan and others rushed to the hall, but saw Zhuge Liang lying on the desk, his face as gold paper and bloody at the corner of his mouth.

"Prime Minister, Prime Minister..." Shocking sounds one after another.

"Pong Yan..." Zhuge Liang grabbed Jiang Wan's sleeve tightly, tears mixed with blood, and fell from the corner of his eyes: "We... were defeated."

"Bad..." Jiang Wan was shocked and felt a surge of uneasiness in her heart. "Prime Minister, what... was defeated?"

"All our plans are under the control of Wei Ba. Liu Min and others failed in their actions. Now..." Zhuge Liang did not finish his sentence, and a mouthful of blood gushed out, choking him to cough a few times and faint.

The Prime Minister's Mansion was in chaos.

Soon, the whole of Chang'an was in chaos and rumors spread wildly. Some said that the emperor issued an edict to grant Wei Ba the King of Jin, but wanted to seize Wei Ba's military power, lure him back to Guanzhong, and then kill him like Emperor Gaozu of Han.

Han Xin and Peng Yue killed him like this. Some say that this was the prime minister's idea and had nothing to do with the emperor. The emperor was also forced by the prime minister. The mastermind was the prime minister, the envoy Liu Min was Jiang Wan's cousin and the deputy envoy Liu Yu

It is the son of the Prime Minister's confidant Liu Yan. He has a grudge with Wei Ba. If the Prime Minister had not arranged it on purpose, how could Liu Yu have the opportunity to serve as the deputy envoy? This is obviously a trap that had been planned long ago. What is the title of king? It's all false.

With a move, no matter whether Wei Ba agrees or not, it will be a dead end. Send so many dead soldiers to take them back to Guanzhong, and it is obvious that they have to be killed on the spot.

Rumors were like wind, and they blew all over Guanzhong within a few days. Guanzhong was the coldest spring, and when the wind blew, the cold suddenly became bone-like.

Whether it is the imperial edict issued by the emperor or the prime minister's correct edict, since Wei Ba is not dead, he must counterattack. Can Guanzhong block Wei Ba's attack? Can Jiang Wei be Wei Ba's opponent?

There are many different opinions and anxiety.

...

Li Yan stood in front of the window, smiling and silent. He slowly shook his head: "Wei Ziyu, you finally waited for the moon to be bright. You are young and so patient. This time, everyone was caught, the Prime Minister

Even if you jump into the Yellow River, you can't wash it clearly.”

Li Feng stood behind him and looked happy: "Father, can Wei Ba definitely win?"

"Then you need to say it?" Li Yan turned around and looked at Li Feng: "Liu Min was captured, Ma Zhong, Zhuge Ke and others were arrested one by one. The secret edict issued by the Prime Minister must have also fallen into Wei Ba's hands.

The edict is enough to nail the Prime Minister to death. As for Your Majesty…”

Li Yan laughed: "Even if he doesn't die, there is no chance to turn over. There are only two ways in front of him. One is to kill all the people of the Prime Minister and the other party according to Wei Ba's request, and transfer all the power to Wei.

Ba. Then he waited to realize his destined task and abdicated the throne to Wei Ba. One was held hostage by Jiang Wei and others, and declared that Wei Ba was a traitor, fought to the death with Wei Ba, and finally gave his life."

Li Feng thought for a long time: "Which one would he choose?"

"It's not which one he would choose, it's the Prime Minister who asked him to choose." Li Yan put away his smile and snorted: "He is just a puppet. Now he is the prime minister's puppet. Can you have the chance to be Wei Ba's puppet?

It also depends on whether the Prime Minister is willing to let go.”

...

The Prime Minister's Mansion was arguing, and Jiang Wei and Zhang Yi started arguing, almost drawing their swords toward each other.

Zhang Yi believes that Wei Ba has now fully grasped his advantages and has an edict in hand. Whether it is strength or morality, he has the advantages. Guanzhong is mainly composed of believers in the Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist

The great priest of Yetou. Zhang Xiangu helped him, and his attraction to the Taoist people of the Heavenly Master is probably higher than the court. Once Wei Ba wants to attack the enemy, these Heavenly Masters will respond, and they will cooperate with each other inside and outside. It is up to you.

The army inside can defend Guanzhong?

Since you can't hold on, it's better to give up. A few people take the responsibility and give Wei Ba an explanation. In politics, it's just about compromising each other. President Wei Ba will not just act on his own and insist on killing all the officials in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Not a few people, which one doesn’t have a family of big or small standing behind? What’s more, some of them are still his fellow villagers. If they kill too many people, they will inevitably accumulate hatred. Wei Ba is not

You won't understand. What he wants is rights, just give him rights.

Jiang Wei sneered. Before Wei Ba came, you were afraid first. Before the fight, how could you win? Yes, Wei Ba's strength was strong, but he was not as strong as invincible as the world. At the beginning, he

Invincible, under Pengcheng, didn’t he almost die in one battle? Compared to Pengcheng, Guanzhong has much stronger strength and much more favorable geographical conditions. Guanzhong’s four passes, 800 miles of Qinchuan, and Longyou’s horse farming

The land, even if Wei Ba hit Guanzhong temporarily, I can still defend it. What else can I be afraid of?

Besides, if you ask a few people to take responsibility, then who do you think it should be? Prime Minister, or me, or Your Majesty? This is all your wishful thinking. Wei Ba’s purpose is to usurp the throne. How could he let go if he kills a few people

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Jiang Wei patted his chest and said, "Prime Minister, don't worry, Liu Min and others failed, it was just an accident. Wei Ba's luck. No matter how good his luck is, there will always be a time to use it. As for now, if he dares to raise his head,

I'm afraid God won't let him go, and his good luck will be exhausted."

Zhuge Liang reluctantly opened his eyes, waved his hand, and signaled Jiang Wei to stay and the others to withdraw first.

Jiang Wan and others were puzzled, but they retreated. Zhuge Liang waved and asked Jiang Wei to get closer. Jiang Wei knelt in front of his sickbed, held his hand, and said with tears: "Prime Minister, you must not

Retreat.”

"Boyou, tell me the truth, is it that Liu Min's mistake long ago as you expected?"

Jiang Wei shook his head quickly: "Prime Minister, how is this possible? Whether it is Yang Xiong or those hundred dead soldiers, they are all my hard work accumulated over the years. How could I give them to Wei Ba to kill?"

"Then where do you have confidence?" Zhuge Liang glared at Jiang Wei: "What are you sure about?"

Jiang Wei hesitated for a moment: "Prime Minister, in addition to Yang Xiong and others, I have also arranged one person."

Zhuge Liang sternly said: "Who?"

Jiang Wei licked his lips, hesitated for a while before saying, "Guo Xiu, a native of Xiping, is also the clan member of Empress Dowager Guo of Cao Wei."

Zhuge Liang sat up suddenly, looked at Jiang Wei in shock, his body tense tightly. He pulled out his hand and pointed at Jiang Wei, his fingers trembling as much as the sound: "Boyou, you are so bold... You are actually brave.

I dare to hide it from it.”

"Prime Minister, I'm not trying to hide it from you." Jiang Wei was shocked. He took a step back and kowtowed repeatedly: "I'm just worried that Wei Ba is wary, and Yang Xiong and others have no chance to win, so he arranged a post

Hand. Moreover, if Guo Xiu succeeded in advance, Wei Ba would be killed by Cao Wei assassin. It would be a great thing for us, Prime Minister, do you think so?"

"Idiot!" Zhuge Liang was furious: "There is never one chance for this matter, but no second chance. No matter who takes action, it will arouse Wei Ba's vigilance. Guo Xiu is also a minister of the enemy country, how can Wei Ba tolerate him close?

Do you still believe that Guo Xiu has nothing to do with Yang Xiong’s misfortune?”

Jiang Wei's face turned pale. When he heard the news that Liu Min and others had failed, his first reaction was that someone might have leaked the secret, and this person was likely Guo Xiu. Because only in this way could Guo Xiu get close to Wei Ba.

However, although he blamed Guo Xiu for doing his own things, the matter was over. He could only pin his hopes on Guo Xiu. From Guo Xiu's perspective, he would use the lives of more than 100 people including Yang Xiong to give them.

Creating an opportunity by yourself can be considered ruthless. Such a person is more likely to succeed than Yang Xiong.

However, he kept this matter hidden from Zhuge Liang. If Zhuge Liang deprived him of military power and expelled him from the core circle of the Prime Minister's Mansion, he might not have lost completely until Guo Xiu succeeds.

, Guo Xiu's success will only make others cheaper.

"Prime Minister, listen to my explanation..." Jiang Wei quickly explained his reasons, and then kowtowed repeatedly.

Zhuge Liang was breathing heavily, but couldn't say anything.

Jiang Wei explained carefully: "Prime Minister, Wei Ba has been wary of the Prime Minister. Within a few days, several ambush troops were all involved in Wei Ba's hands. I guess he had already been deployed. What about Liu Min and others?

Maybe there is no preparation at all? From this, it seems that Yang Xiong and others are not a complete plan. Now that Wei Ba has killed a master like Yang Xiong and got the handle again, it is just when he is proud, but he is the one who is the most relaxed.

At that time, Guo Xiu is likely to succeed in one blow."

"Wei Ba was determined and could he let the Prime Minister's Mansion go if he succeeded now? He must take this opportunity to press forward step by step to realize his ambition to usurp the throne and become independent. How can he not win or lose the opportunity to succeed or fail?

Win the battle? Prime Minister, hold on for a while, the final victory must be ours. If you retreat at this time, not to mention anything else, the Prime Minister will not only be the father, son, grandchildren, and grandchildren, but you will also be criticized for all eternity..."

"Stop talking." Zhuge Liang waved his hand angrily: "Get out!"

Jiang Wei was stunned, unable to help crying like a spring.

"Go back to Tongguan and control Chen Rui immediately." Zhuge Liang's voice was as low as a mosquito, and it was so fine that it could not be distinguished. Jiang Wei understood it all at once, and he kowtowed twice, turned around and ran away.

As soon as Jiang Wei left, Jiang Wan walked in. Zhuge Liang waved his hand powerlessly: "Pong Yan, Mo Ying, I want to give your Majesty a letter."

Jiang Wan hesitated for a moment: "Prime Minister, you are in poor health and have been too tired these two days. It's better to take a break, what's wrong..."

"Gongyan, after thirty years of hard work and hard work, he still failed in a bad situation. Is it a fate." Zhuge Liang sat up, narrowed his eyes, glanced at the sun that was already west, and there was a little redness on his face.

Nostalgia: "I can't see the sunrise tomorrow. I want to arrange my funeral while the afterglow is not over."

When Jiang Wan heard this, she was shocked and wanted to persuade her again. Huang Yueying walked in and said softly: "Pong Yan, don't persuade her again, listen to him for the last time. God will do this, what else can you say?"

Jiang Wan's nose felt sore, she lowered her head, and walked out quickly. Huang Yueying sat down slowly behind Zhuge Liang, took out the wooden comb from her sleeve, and said softly: "Husband, I'll comb your hair again."

"Okay." Zhuge Liang held his jaw slightly and sat upright.

Zhuge Pan and Zhuge Zhan walked in, sat obediently beside him, lowered their heads, and burst into tears.

Huang Yueying combed her very slowly, and she was very careful, for fear of hurting Zhuge Liang's scalp. Zhuge Liang's hair was already very sparse, and even her scalp could be seen. He had been sick for too long and even had a little wrinkled.

, if you are not careful, you will be scratched by your comb teeth.

Tears silently slid from Huang Yueying's eyes, moistening Zhuge Liang's gray hair.

Huang Yueying said that after combing his hair, Zhuge Zhan took Zhuge Zhan, Zhuge climbed up and left. Zhuge Liang also became a little more energetic. He straightened his waist again, picked up his pen, and began to write the table. Although this table was less than a thousand words,

But he wrote it for nearly an hour. Every stroke seemed to be Zhuge Liang's last stroke, which made Jiang Wan frightened and sweated profusely.

When Zhuge Liang finished writing the last stroke, he put down his pen and pushed the watch to Jiang Wan, and said in a hoarse voice: "Pong Yan, look."

Jiang Wan hurriedly took it over and looked it carefully. This time he admired him even more. Even at this time, Zhuge Liang's ideas were still clear, his calligraphy was meticulous, his words were elegant, his arguments were fusion of emotion and reason, and he was very particular. No matter how he looked at it, he was also

It doesn't seem like it can be written by a seriously ill person.

"Prime Minister, this must be another masterpiece." Jiang Wan praised sincerely. He raised his head and glanced at Zhuge Liang, but suddenly was stunned. Tears burst out from the eyes, and he fell to the ground, crying loudly: "Prime Minister-

—”

Zhuge Liang sat motionlessly, his eyes wide open, but he no longer breathed.

A bloody afterglow passed over the wall and shone on his face, with golden light shining.

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In the 16th year of Jianxing, on the tenth day of the second month, at the beginning of the You hour, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang died at the age of fifty-eight.

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