When entering Ziwu Valley, riding a horse became difficult, and most of the time it was possible to lead the horse forward. Wei Ba and others didn't care. Xiahou Hui suffered a lot. He could barely follow him for two days at the beginning, but later he could only lie on the horse like a sack. The hard-to-go place could only be supported by bells or Wei Ba, and he could barely pass through. Every night when he arrived at Dige Pavilion, the first thing he did was to pick up the blisters on his feet. As soon as he lay down, his bones seemed to be dispersed and he often woke up all night and couldn't even get up.

Although her health was hard, after talking to Wei Ba that time, the two finally had a tacit understanding. Xiahou Hui would not take the initiative to ask about Wei Ba’s movements. Only when Wei Ba came to ask her would she tell her some of her own opinions. What Wei Ba asked her was limited to the stories in "Yan Zi Chunqiu". Although she didn't understand why Wei Ba grabbed Yan Zi and refused to let go, she could estimate that it was related to the fight between him and Zhuge Liang, so she also followed this idea to help Wei Ba analyze the stories in the book.

Wei Ba slowly heard some meaning, and vaguely guessed Xiang Lang's intention. He couldn't help but slap the table. At the same time, he scolded Xiang Lang as an old fox and a dog that bites people and does not bark. Don't look at his usual not talking much, he hit the nail on the head as soon as he speaks.

Ten days later, Wei Ba rushed to Anyang, and the difficult itinerary was over. Wei Ba took out his identity as the prime minister, recruited a ship, went downstream, and headed straight for Fangling.

Wei Feng personally went to the ferry to greet him. After more than a year of hard work, Wei Feng became more calm and his body became much thicker. In addition to the beard on his lips, he looked like a brave warrior. Seeing Wei Ba, he grabbed him and his palm slapped Wei Ba's back.

"Hahaha, Ziyu, it's great to see you." Wei Feng held Wei Ba's hand, laughing so hard that he couldn't stop his eyes, but tears were involuntarily in his eyes. Wei Ba was also a little sad. It was the same when his father and his brother Wei Wu saw him for the first time. Chang'an was really a life-and-death period. He almost became a dead end.

"Isn't there anything missing?" Wei Feng asked in a low voice.

"Not missing, there's one more."

"One more?" Wei Feng looked up and down at Wei Ba: "What's the one more?"

"One beautiful prisoner comes out." Wei Ba waved his hand, called Xiahou Hui over, and said proudly: "Brother, what do you think?" He looked stern again and pretended to shout to Xiahou Hui: "Have you seen your brother?"

Xiahou Hui stepped forward to salute, reported his name, and greeted Wei Feng. Wei Feng was stunned for a moment and suddenly shouted: "Xiahou? Your surname is Xiahou?"

Xiahou Hui nodded, somewhat surprised by Wei Feng's surprise.

"Which Xiahou is it?"

"Which Xiahou?" Wei Ba understood Wei Feng's feelings. In the Wei State, the closeness between Xiahou and Cao is well known. Many people regard Xiahou as a royal family. For Wei Feng, it is so awesome to capture female prisoners of the Wei State as concubines. But his brother did this. Moreover, this girl is so beautiful that even his uncle thinks it is related to his face.

However, there is even more light. When Wei Ba said with a calm attitude that Xiahou Hui was the daughter of Xiahou Shang, the former general of the Wei State's expedition, the Wei State, completely petrified. Xiahou Shang, although he was not famous in history, for the father and son of the Wei family who had been stationed in Hanzhong for more than ten years, Xiahou Shang was definitely the most impressive general of the Wei State, with his reputation as Xiahou Yuan back then. Now Wei Ba actually captured his daughter as a concubine, which is much more majestic than Zhang Fei robbed Xiahou Yuan of his daughter as his wife.

"You are still great." Wei Feng grinned, laughed loudly, and hugged Wei Ba's shoulder and said with a smirk: "No wonder you don't want that girl Lan'er. It turns out that you don't like her. Not bad. Not bad. This is indeed several times better than Lan'er."

Wei Ba originally wanted to be serious, but after hearing this, he didn't get serious. He laughed gurgled.

Xiahou Hui saw the two brothers muttering, talking and laughing, and talking and glancing, and glanced at her from time to time. He knew that it was probably not a serious matter, so he had to stand calmly aside.

Wei Ba and Wei Feng entered Fangling together. Meng Da and Zong Yu were already waiting in the hall. When they heard Wei Ba's voice, they stood up with a smile. Wei Ba hurriedly stepped forward to salute. These two were older generations and their official positions were greater than him, but this etiquette could not be reduced.

After saluting, Meng Da stepped forward, pulled Wei Ba and led him to the hall. While walking, he smiled and said, "Zi Yu, even if you don't come, I want to invite you."

Wei Ba was very surprised: "What does the general mean?"

"What do you mean?" Meng Da squeezed his eyes: "You offended Pan Zhang, and of course you will have to deal with him this time."

Wei Ba suddenly realized and couldn't help laughing: "The general is itchy?"

"Of course my hands are itchy." Deng Xian walked up with a smile and bowed his respect, his expression being respectful than when Wei Ba came to Fangling last time, because although Wei Ba is still joining the army now, he has achieved great military achievements in Guanzhong. He is no longer the young boy with the reputation of joining the army. "Join the army, you are so powerful in Guanzhong that we are hiding in Fangling, we are really envious."

"General Deng, if you have your war, just wait and make contributions."

"I'm just waiting for Wei to join the army." Deng Xian laughed and looked back at the generals: "I heard that Zhao Zhongde followed Wei to join the army for a war and was promoted to two levels in a row. Now they are all generals. How can we not work hard? Do you think this is the reason?"

Everyone agreed with each other, smiling.

Only then did Wei Ba realize that the news of Zhao Guang's promotion had reached here, no wonder they were so enthusiastic. It seems that Zhao Guang really got the word. With his role model, more people will take the initiative to surrender.

"What a quarrel? Since Ziyu is here, you will fight. I will shut up my mouth and have the strength to wait for the battle. Now I drink and eat first. If you want to make a contribution, I will immediately respect Ziyu two more cups." Meng Da deliberately looked stern and shouted majestically: "Did you hear me? Those who don't have bird feathers in their ears, let me make a sound."

"Here!" the generals agreed.

Wei Ba's face suddenly became bitter. Meng Da, the old fox, is playing tricks on me, give me some advice first?

Although Wei Feng was blocking it, Wei Ba was still drunk and didn't know what happened. He vomited all over the floor at night. When he woke up the next day, not only was he full of alcohol, but even Xiahou Hui was no exception.

Just as he was about to have breakfast, Meng Da sent someone to invite him to discuss matters. Wei Ba drank a large bowl of porridge in two mouthfuls, and turned around and left. Xiahou Hui stopped him and asked the bell to get the clothes, while whispering: "Don't worry, let them wait."

Wei Ba looked at her in confusion.

While untiing Wei Ba's clothes, Xiahou Hui whispered: "Meng Da is a villain, and Zhuge Cheng has many doubts about him. If he wants to gain a foothold in Shu, he must find another helper to compete with the Prime Minister. He encouraged everyone to drink you yesterday, just to let you know that he has the final say here. If you want to take the initiative in the army, you cannot follow his steps, so that he can wait."

Wei Ba nodded thoughtfully, and Xiahou Hui helped him change his clothes slowly. He deliberately dragged it for a while before he walked towards the lobby with a swaying wave.

In the lobby, basically all the people who should come were here. Meng Da sat in the middle, Zong Yu and Wei Feng sat aside, leaving a seat next to Meng Da, second only to Meng Da. If Wei Ba did not come, it should be Zong Yu's seat. I just don't know if it was given up by Zong Yu or Meng Da requested it.

Seeing Wei Ba slowly coming to the hall, Meng Da smiled and reached out to invite him. "Zi Yu, can you be drunk and not awake yet?"

Wei Ba smiled slightly: "No, I am following the Prime Minister's military order, and I dare not make mistakes. Before discussing with you, I carefully recalled the Prime Minister's explanation. Alas, I can really do it in a shallow and heavy manner, so I dare not persuade you. I have been tired of waiting for a long time, so I would like to ask the General and you to forgive me."

Seeing that Wei Ba kept saying everything away from the Prime Minister, Meng Da's expression was a little unnatural, and the old subordinates around him were also silent, but Zong Yu and Wei Feng were obviously relieved.

As soon as Wei Ba took his seat, Deng Xian stood up and bowed, "I dare to ask if you join the army, what strategy does the Cheng have to do with this battle? He just lost in Longyou, and I don't know what the loss is. Where is it now, and how long it will take to get to Fangling. If Fangling's troops alone are relying on Fangling, it seems that it is not enough."

Wei Ba glanced at him with a smile, then looked at Meng Da, knowing that this was the one who had eye pills. There are now more than 7,000 people in Fangling, of which 5,000 were Meng Da's old subordinates, and two thousand were brought by Wei Feng. If Meng Da refused to cooperate, Wei Ba would not be able to make a contribution with Wei Feng's more than 2,000 people alone.

More importantly, Deng Xian pointed out that Zhuge Liang's failure in Longyou also had the intention of provoking. If Wei Ba dealt improperly and reached Zhuge Liang's ears, it was not what Deng Xian said, but Wei Ba deliberately spread it.

When Zhuge Liang arranged the task to him, Wei Ba knew that Fang Ling's bone was not easy to chew. Meng Da and Zhuge Liang were rivals. Even if Zhuge Liang came to Fang Ling personally, Meng Da would cause some trouble. Now that he refused Meng Da's win over, he clearly expressed his strength to defeat Zhuge Liang, Meng Da would naturally treat him as an opponent and attack him well. This is probably one of the reasons why Zhuge Liang did not come to Fang Ling himself, but asked him to come. Another reason can of course be regarded as a test for him to see if he can deal with an opponent like Meng Da.

Wei Ba was prepared for a long time and did not answer Deng Xian's words immediately, but sat silently.

The lobby suddenly became silent. Deng Xian stood there, his face slowly became very ugly, and Meng Da's face gradually became dark. Deng Xian was his nephew, and everyone knew that Deng Xian's words were what he wanted to say. Wei Ba did not answer Deng Xian, but he just didn't give him Meng Da face.

When Deng Xian was neglected and was about to get angry, Wei Ba spoke indifferently: "Who said that Fang Ling and the thousands of people were going to be the main force this time?"

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Chapter completed!