Tianshui County, Jicheng.

Jiang Wei and Ma Dai walked into the central army's tent side by side and bowed to Zhuge Liang who was writing at his desk.

"Prime Minister, we are back."

"Well, okay, okay, sit first." Zhuge Liang said without raising his head, and said while waving his hands. He did not wear a crown, and his gray hair, which was neatly combed neatly, looked very dazzling under the light. Jiang

Wei and Ma Dai exchanged a look and sighed at the same time.

Compared to when they left a month ago, Zhuge Liang seemed to have a lot more gray hair. Jiang Wei was in a heavy mood than Ma Dai, because he knew how big a worry was in Zhuge Liang's heart.

After defeating Tian Yu, Zhuge Liang moved his troops to surround Ji County. Ji County is a strong city, and Hao Zhao is also a veteran who has been in the battlefield for a long time. Zhuge Liang knew very well that it was not easy to attack Ji City, so he surrounded Ji County and cut off the

The connection between Yuzhong blocked and gathered the remaining soldiers and was still in dispersed. While sending Jiang Wei and Ma Dai to the Qiang tribe to lobby.

In the battle of Longguan, under the arrangement of Zhuge Liang, Guan Xing, Zhang Jing and others fought a beautiful ambush. Not only did they capture Xiahou Ru alive, but they also captured many Qiang leaders. At Jiang Wei's suggestion, Zhuge Liang did not

The leaders of the Qiang people were embarrassed, but instead treated them with courtesy, promising that as long as they no longer rebel, they could go back. If they were willing to support him, he would give them land and let them live and work in peace and contentment.

In this regard, Zhuge Liang had a good reputation. After he fought against Nanzhong, he did not start a big killing, but adhered to the strategy of attacking the city as the best and attacking the heart as the best. He appeased the barbarians in Nanzhong. Although he was not as magical as later legends,

It is also true that the Southern Central Army has generally settled, and many barbarian troops have become the main force of Zhuge Liang's troops, such as the Wudang Army led by Wang Ping.

The Qiang people have heard of these things and respected Zhuge Liang very much. Many people expressed their willingness to abandon the darkness and turn to the light and be loyal to the Han Dynasty. Zhuge Liang asked Jiang Wei and Ma Dai to send the Qiang leaders back, and at the same time lobbying the Qiang tribe. The Jiang family is the four surnames of Tianshui.

One of the big clans, Jiang Wei, is a young talent, and has a great status in the minds of the Qiang people. Ma Dai is the cousin of General Tian Ma Chao. He has also gained the confidant of many Qiang people. Although Jiang Wei's

His father Jiang Er died under Ma Chao's hands, but this time it did not prevent them from working together for the Han Dynasty.

Over the past month, Jiang Wei and Ma Dai have been visiting nearby Qiang tribes without stopping, and have only returned to Ji County today.

Zhuge Liang put down his pen and read the official document he had just written again. Then he looked up at Jiang Wei and Ma Dai. A faint smile appeared on his tired face: "Look at Bo Zhan, Bo Yue's expression must be smooth all the way, thank you for your hard work

You guys."

Jiang Wei and Ma Dai quickly stood up to thank him. Jiang Wei said, "It's all about Your Majesty's power, the Prime Minister's benevolence and righteousness. Wherever he goes, the Qiang people look back and forth. Prime Minister, more than a dozen Qiang tribes have agreed to send troops to help. I'm so rough.

It’s estimated that it can increase by about 50,000 to 60,000 people.”

Jiang Wei roughly explained his itinerary over the past month.

"That's great." Zhuge Liang nodded with satisfaction: "With these 50,000 or 60,000 people, Longyou is ours. Thank you for your hard work, let's take a rest first."

Ma Dai stood up and said goodbye, but Jiang Wei did not move. Ma Dai was not surprised. He knew the special relationship between Jiang Wei and Zhuge Liang. They were not only the relationship between superiors and subordinates, but also a teacher-student relationship. Zhuge Liang treated this Liangzhou senator.

The eyes are so bright that they are closer to Ma Su, which everyone can see.

After Ma Dai left, Jiang Wei stood up and walked to Zhuge Liang's desk, knelt down again, held the desk with both hands, raised his head, and looked at Zhuge Liang's haggard face: "Prime Minister, you must cherish your body, look at Longyou

You can't be surprised if you're about to buy it."

Zhuge Liang smiled tiredly: "I'm just a little tired. When you come back, I can relax and will naturally get better. There will be no accidents. Boyue, if there are Qiang people to help, that's of course a good thing.

But too much is too little. If there are too many people, the pressure on food and grass will increase greatly, which will be difficult to last. What we need is the Qiang warriors who can fight, but there is no need for the elderly or the weak."

Jiang Wei nodded: "Don't worry, Prime Minister, I have agreed with them that the elderly, weak, women and children will not come for the time being. When Longyou is taken down, they will arrange land for them and then bring their families."

"Well, then I'll be relieved." Zhuge Liang let out a long sigh, clenched his fists, and pounded his sore waist. Jiang Wei quickly moved to his back and reached out to put his hand on his shoulder: "Prime Minister"

, I'll pinch it for you."

Zhuge Liang was in a good mood and said half-jokingly: "You are a dignified general. You can learn these behaviors of slanderers. You are not afraid of being seen, and your reputation will be hindered."

Jiang Wei said seriously: "The Prime Minister treats me like a son, and I respect the Prime Minister like my father, which is beyond my original intention, so why should I be afraid of others' words? Furthermore, the Prime Minister works hard for the country and works hard. I cannot share the worries of the Prime Minister, and do my best to do my best.

, It's my honor, who would say what?"

Jiang Wei said, pinching Zhuge Liang's shoulders. Zhuge Liang closed his eyes comfortably, and his body slowly shook with Jiang Wei's movements, as if he was about to fall asleep. Jiang Wei saw it in his eyes, and the pain in his heart, and it became more and more

Be careful. After a while, Zhuge Liang suddenly said, "Boyo, take down Ji County, you have to come forward to talk to those families, ask them to take the overall situation into consideration and give up some land. For their losses, I

It will be remembered in my heart.”

Jiang Wei's hand stagnated for a moment, then moved again. "Don't worry, Prime Minister, I will try my best to convince them."

"This is the best." Zhuge Liang opened his eyes and straightened his slightly bent waist: "As long as he pacified the Central Plains and restored the Han Dynasty, he would receive the reward he deserved. However, the biggest task now is to conquer Hebei first.

County Boyue, do you have any suitable candidates to come to the city to persuade the surrender?”

"Prime Minister, if you want to persuade the surrender of the Tianshui clan, Yin Shang is a suitable candidate. If you want to persuade Hao Zhao to surrender, Jin Xiang is a fellow villager of Hao Zhao, it is the most suitable."

Zhuge Liang responded and was very satisfied with the two people recommended by Jiang Wei. Although Jiang Wei couldn't see his face, he could feel Zhuge Liang's thoughts and couldn't help but smile. While Zhuge Liang was in a good mood, he again

He asked: "Has the Prime Minister replied to Wei Ba?"

Zhuge Liang's smile gradually faded. He said nothing, but just shook his head.

Jiang Wei is relieved. "Prime Minister, that's right, I can't agree to him. Wei Ba was bold and reckless and actually did such a thing. If he didn't punish him, it would be difficult for him to do something more ruthless in the future. The Prime Minister did this for the sake of

He is good.”

"Boyue, how do you think the war in Nanyang will change?" Zhuge Liang turned his body slightly and looked at Jiang Wei behind him with the corner of his eyes. "Does Wei Ba have a chance to seize Nanyang?"

"It's so slim." Jiang Wei said without hesitation.

For more than a month, others have been traveling around the mountains, but they have never stopped thinking about the battle situation in Nanyang for a moment. He is also very familiar with Wei Ba’s tactical deduction. He even discussed it with Ma Dai, and the final result is very pessimistic.

As for the strength of both sides, it was already an unexpected surprise that Li Yan was able to conquer Xiangyang. If he could conquer Fancheng again, it would be the greatest victory. These were all based on the navy of the Shu Han army that could completely control the Han River.

On the basis, once you enter the hinterland of Henanyang, although the waterways are crisscrossed, it is obvious that insufficient water volume will lead to the role of the navy. It would be unrealistic for Li Yan to win with the power of the navy.

Once the war enters a stalemate, Sun Quan's attitude will change. When there are common interests, the differences between the two sides will be temporarily covered up, but once the interests no longer exist or have succeeded, the differences will appear again. What's more,

Shu Han occupied Xiangyang, and Fancheng was not helpful for Eastern Wu to insert a knife into his chest. Shu Han navy had an advantage. Who knows one day they would go down the Han River and attack Wuchang?

Therefore, from the overall situation, it is very difficult for Li Yan and Wei Ba to make great progress in Nanyang. However, due to the motive of competing with Zhuge Liang, Li Yan did not achieve decent results and he had no shame to retreat to Chengdu.

He was already in a difficult situation, and this situation was exactly the result of Zhuge Liang's expectation.

He trapped Li Yan in Nanyang and was in a dilemma. Zhuge Liang took all Longyou and then returned to Beijing in triumphantly. Will the winners and losses of both sides be discussed?

I have to say that when it comes to power and tricks in the court, although Li Yan is a cunning person, he is far from the prime minister. Not to mention anything else, he has the prime minister's eyes and ears around him but he doesn't know it.

The level of both sides can be seen.

"I just received the news that Wei Ba conquered Shunyang and wanted to work with Ma Su to retake Wuguan Road."

"What?" Jiang Wei was shocked and didn't bother to massage Zhuge Liang. He turned to Zhuge Liang with a little nervous look: "Ma Su is going to go out of Wuguan Road, how many people are he going to bring?"

"Ma Su was vague and said it was more than 10,000, but I think he was eager to make contributions, and it would not be less than 20,000." Zhuge Liang looked at his hand. The skin on the back of his hand had loosened, and another hazel color was added.

He couldn't help but sigh in secret. He was old and his energy was not as good as before, but the situation became more and more complicated. Even Ma Su began to become disinterested. What kind of situation would happen next? Jiang Wei alone,

Can it be controlled?

Zhuge Liang raised his eyelids and looked at Jiang Wei. Jiang Wei was stunned for a moment, and slowly returned to his calm. "Ma Su's departure from Wuguan Road can strengthen his strength, but his advantages are still limited. What I am more worried about is that he and the Hanzhong people

Have you been too close? In this way, the Prime Minister must prepare in advance to avoid being caught off guard and giving up halfway.”

Zhuge Liang raised the corner of his mouth gently: "I'm not afraid of this. Liao Hua and Ma Zun have controlled all the accumulated grains in Fufeng County and asked for some from Chang'an. In addition, I got some ships from Wei army and improved them.

You can transport grain from Hanzhong. The harvest this year is also good. Although Wu Yi is sick, he did not delay his official business."

Jiang Wei was relieved.

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Chapter completed!