In the following days, Zhong Hui behaved unusually low-key, he barely left his tent half a step, and Zhong Hui did not have contact with anyone except his own soldiers.

On the contrary, it was the prison guards who were extremely active, often patrolling the army, and occasionally making contact with Sima Liang, as for what they talked about in private, there is no way to know.

In short, after arriving in Jingzhou, Zhong Hui seemed to have faded out of the position of commander, and even the regular meetings of the army were no longer attended, let alone the control of the army, and such rumors circulated in the army that Zhong Hui would soon be dismissed by the imperial court. It is impossible to verify where this kind of rumor came from, but Zhong Hui's silence seems to confirm this rumor, and the entire Jin army camp is panicked, whispering, and talking.

Soon, the imperial edict arrived in Xiangyang, and Sima Yan specially praised the merits of Zhong Hui and Wei Qian in the edict, and specially ordered the two to enter Beijing to accept the reward, as for the soldiers and horses under the general of Zhenxi, they stayed in Xiangyang, and Sima Liang, the governor of Jingzhou, the king of Fufeng, temporarily ruled them.

Zhong Hui is very calm and calm when receiving the order, so that people do not feel any abnormality, as a courtier, the king's life is greater than the sky, Zhong Hui's respectful attitude when receiving the order, as if it is a matter of course, it is normal.

"General Zhong, Wei Jian Jun, I don't know when you will set off to enter the capital to face the saint?" It was the Yellow Gate squire Xu Gonggong who passed the decree, and after announcing the decree, he asked with a smile.

Wei Qian glanced at Zhong Hui, as if waiting for Zhong Hui to give an answer, Zhong Hui said very calmly: "There are still some miscellaneous matters in the army, and I still have to go through the delivery procedures with King Fufeng, it is estimated that it will be done tomorrow, and I can return to Beijing the day after tomorrow." ”

Gonggong Xu was obviously very satisfied with Zhong Hui's reply, and said, "Okay, then our family will wait in the camp for two days, and let's enter Beijing together in two days." ”

After settling down Gonggong Xu, Zhong Hui said to Wei Qiang: "Wei Jian Jun, a few days ago, King Fufeng set up a banquet for us to catch the wind and wash the dust, I am ashamed to say that I have not been able to return the invitation, and I will return to Beijing in two days, I want to set up a banquet in the army tomorrow, invite King Fufeng to come, it will be regarded as a reward, and at the same time, you can also go through the delivery procedures of the military camp, do you think it is good?" ”

Wei Qian said: "What the governor said is very true, after we arrived in Xiangyang, we were warmly entertained by King Fufeng, so we are grateful, and we should return the invitation, so I will go down to make arrangements." ”

Zhong Hui said: "The banquet is as luxurious as possible, and the status of the Fufeng King is respected, so you must not slack off." ”

Wei Qian gave up his promise and immediately went down to make arrangements. Zhong Hui carried his hands behind his back and paced leisurely, looking like a light and breezy face.

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"You said the bell would like to entertain me?" Sima Liang touched a few strands of short beard under his chin, and said to Wei Qian with a little surprise, "You said this wouldn't be a trap, right?" ”

Wei Qian smiled and said: "King Fufeng is too worried, in this Jingzhou territory, aren't you still in charge, who dares to set you up?" If he is in Yizhou, I am afraid that no one can help Zhonghui, but when he arrives in Jingzhou, then he will be a tiger in Pingyang, and he will not be able to set off any storms. ”

Sima Liang glared at Wei Qian and said a little angrily: "What, you say I'm a dog?" Sima Liang is not stupid, Wei Qian said that the tiger fell in Pingyang, and he immediately thought of the next sentence "being bullied by dogs", isn't this scolding people around the corner.

"Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue," Wei Qian patted his face lightly, and said with a smile: "The humble position is just a casual remark, but it doesn't mean to deny you." ”

Sima Liang waved his hand, showing that he had a lot of bearing, this Wei Qian is Sima Yan's confidant, this time Sima Yan specially ordered Sima Liang to cooperate with Wei Qiang, and he must have done it, and Sima Liang certainly would not turn his face with Wei Qian because of a joke.

"According to you, it is absolutely safe for this king to go to the barracks?"

Wei Qian said: "King Fufeng just rest assured, now Zhong Hui is not in charge of the army, I have arranged for Hu Lie and Qiu Jian to be secretly guarded, and in the big camp, it is already in the hands of humble duties, and nothing goes wrong." ”

Sima Liang nodded and said, "This is very good, at the banquet tomorrow, by the way, if you get back the talisman, it will be regarded as the completion of Your Majesty's entrustment." If Zhong Hui is interested, he will take the initiative to hand over the military power, maybe His Majesty will consider taking it lightly, if he is obsessed, then the end will be miserable. ”

Wei Qian said: "Zhong Hui is also a smart person, he naturally knows the situation, he knows that the big thing has gone, and if he wants to hand over the military power and return to the field, his choice is also wise." I also hope that King Fufeng can say a few kind words for Zhong Hui in front of His Majesty, and ask His Majesty for leniency. ”

Sima Liang laughed and said, "I didn't expect Wei Jian Jun to be a kind-hearted person. ”

Wei Qian sighed lightly and said: "After all, I don't want to see other people's heads fall to the ground, although Zhong Hui has different aspirations, but he still has merit in the imperial court, if this matter can be good, I really hope he can get a good death." ”

Sima Liang said: "The guard guards are compassionate and compassionate, and they are born with a good heart, Zhong Hui can have a colleague like you, but he is a blessing in his fate." ”

Wei Qian smiled, agreed with Sima Liang on the time to go to the banquet tomorrow, and then said goodbye and left.

With Wei Qian's guarantee, Sima Liang was not prepared and prepared to go to the banquet in a down-to-earth manner, but Sima Liang was the king of the county, and the pomp and circumstance of the king of the county was naturally small, the car was like a forest, and the guards were like clouds.

Zhong Hui and Wei Qian personally greeted them at the gate of the camp, and when they saw the pot-bellied Sima Liang getting down from the carriage, Zhong Hui took a few steps forward and bowed his hand and said: "The King of Fufeng is here, and if you miss the distance, forgive your sins." ”

Sima Liang smiled and said: "This king guards Xiangyang, and he should fulfill the friendship of the landlord, but he is ashamed to let General Zhong break the bank." ”

Zhong Hui said: "It's really an honor for the Fufeng King to be able to appreciate his face, please-"

The two sides entered the main tent, at this time the banquet has been prepared, the delicacies of the mountains and seas, the land and water, it can really be regarded as a luxurious banquet, Rao is from Sima Liang's clan, and he can't help but be bright, Zhong Hui is really willing to spend his blood, this meal, at least hundreds of thousands of dollars.

"General Zhong is too polite, such a grand banquet, this king deserves it."

"This humble feast is vulgar and unbearable, and it is truly frightening to entertain distinguished guests. Fufeng King, please. Zhong Hui respectfully let Sima Liang sit down.

Sima Liang laughed, with his identity, he naturally didn't have to excuse himself, so he sat in the chief, Zhong Hui was free to accompany him in the main seat, Wei Qian was second, Sima Liang's accompanying officials and Zhong Hui's generals sat on the left and right, and the banquet was all together. (To be continued.) )