The Wuxi tribe is all in the mountainous and hilly areas, with little arable land, and most of them are dominated by dams in the mountains. Only with food can we feed people, and the more arable land, the stronger we will be. The situation is uneven among the tribes, and the reason why the Yuanxi tribe was once the most powerful is because it has slightly more arable land than several other tribes.

But the Xiongxi tribe is an exception.

The Xiongxi tribe is located between the Xuefeng Mountains and the Yuecheng Mountains. Yuechengling divides Jingxiang and Jiaozhou, and after Yuechengling is Lingnan. Lingnan is close to the sea, Lingnan has relatively more arable land, and the weather is hot, so the rice production is even more than that of Jingzhou. Moreover, there are many treasures in Lingnan, and there are many merchants who come and go.

There are two main trade routes in the Central Plains and the south, one is from Chengdu to the south to Dianchi, and then divided into two roads, or to the southwest to Tianzhu, or to the southeast to Jiaozhi, which is the trade road controlled by the Governor of Nanzhong now; The other is a trade route from Changsha to the south, crossing the Wuling Mountains and entering Lingnan. This trade route through the Chengling Ridge is not the main trade route, far less prosperous than the other two, but it is more than enough to support the Xiongxi tribe.

The Xiongxi tribe sold the prey and fur they had accumulated and the goods produced in the mountains to the merchants, and bought back the necessities of life from them. Yuecheng Ridge is the famous Ling Canal, after the Ling Canal, go down along the Lishui (now Lijiang River), you can go directly to Cangwu County Zhiguangxin City (now Wuzhou City), you can also go along the Tanshui (now Rongjiang) in the west of Yuecheng Ridge to the Tanzhong of Yulin County (now Liuzhou City). It's just that it's not easy to come and go, so most of the time they still trade with merchants passing by.

Xiangfu said to Wei Ba. If they can take back control of the Xiongxi tribe, they can send some of them to enter Yulin or Cangwu County disguised as merchants, and use the transportation capacity of Tanshui or Lishui, and the food problem can be greatly alleviated.

Wei Ba listened to it and pondered for a long time: "How many percent can it be solved?" ”

"At least thirty percent of the problem can be solved."

Wei Ba sighed, where is Sancheng enough, not to mention taking the risk of entering Jiaozhou. Just in the corner of Wuling County, Sun Quan is already about to go crazy, if he enters Jiaozhou. Sun Quan was only afraid that he would encircle and suppress the country. Xiangfu is too anxious. Single-mindedly trying to recapture the Xiongxi tribe and being ashamed of the past, this proposal with very limited feasibility was put forward.

"Jingfu, your advice is very good. I'll think about it. Wei Ba comforted his husband. But. I'm not going to hide it from you, I can't do that now. ”

“weishenme？” Xiangfu was very disappointed.

"Because we don't have enough strength." Guan Feng took over the conversation and poured a glass of water for her husband. smiled: "Jingfu drink saliva and moisten his throat." ”

The husband was flattered, and hurriedly took the cup, looking at Guan Feng with blazing eyes. He knew very well that Guan Feng and Wei Ba had an unusual relationship, which could be seen from the fact that Guan Feng could freely enter and leave Wei Ba's room. What's more, Guan Feng is Guan Yu's daughter, Guan Yu was good to them back then, and his legacy is still there. Guan Feng poured water through him, and this courtesy was second only to Wei Ba pouring water for him personally.

"Jingfu, now there are four streams among the five streams gathered around the servant. But you can also see that the strength of the Yuanxi tribe is limited, and Chenxi, after suffering heavy losses, it is difficult to recover for a while. The strongest Youxi tribe only sent 300 people, although the Nanxi tribe sent a lot of people, but the flying fox is far less like-minded than Jingfu, and he is still waiting. Originally, the servants had put their hopes on the Xiongxi tribe of Jingfu, but now there were some accidents. For a while, we can only gather 2,000 men and horses, and we don't have enough food, and we have to protect the tribes that have moved to the three valleys, where is the spare strength to take Xiongxi? ”

The husband is gloomy.

"But don't be discouraged." Wei Ba continued: "I have sent a message to Emperor Bixia and Prime Minister Zhuge to ask them for help. Once they send men and horses and bring food, it will be easy for us to take Xiongxi when the time comes. ”

The husband said politely and perfunctorily: "What the adults said is very true. ”

Wei Ba looked at Xiangfu, was silent for a moment, and then said, "Jingfu, I think you should also know that most people in the Xiongxi tribe still have some doubts about you now. ”

The husband blushed and defended: "My lord, the husband has been wandering for many years, and he doesn't know enough about the situation in the tribe, so he was careless for a while, and he was taken advantage of by traitors, not because the people abandoned him." With the support of adults, if the husband returns to the tribe, he will definitely be able to eradicate the traitors and bring the entire tribe to the adults. ”

"I believe in Jingfu's ability, but I don't think it's a good time." Wei Ba laughed, walked behind Xiangfu, and patted Xiangfu on the shoulder: "Jingfu, we are now short of food and cannot support a large number of people, and your tribe has a large population, so let them temporarily follow the Wu people, and they will have no worries about food and clothing, and it is not better?" ”

Xiangfu was stunned for a moment, and didn't understand what Wei Ba meant for a while.

"Moreover, marching and fighting, the emphasis is on knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent. We don't know anything about Lu Dai's situation now, and we need someone to be by his side to report to us. Although the Xiongxi tribe is temporarily controlled by traitors, I believe that there must be many people who are loyal to Jingfu. Wouldn't it be better if Jingfu could make good use of these people and let them inform us of Lu Dai's situation than gathering now? Jingfu, you must know that you can put a person next to the enemy, but it is as low as thousands of troops. ”

Xiangfu suddenly realized, overjoyed, turned over and bowed down: "My lord, you are so wise, why didn't I think of it?" ”

"Xiangfu cares about the safety of the tribal fathers and elders, and it is normal to not think of these things for a while." Wei Ba smiled: "With the wisdom of a master, how could he not think of this." Jingfu, this matter is up to you, what do you need, you just ask. ”

"Thank you, sir." The husband was very happy. He suggested that Wei Ba take Xiongxi, but in fact, he was forced to do so. He knew for himself that there were still loyal people in the tribe, but they were limited in number, and there was no other way than to regain power by force. However, if Wei Ba wants to inquire about the news of the Wu people, he can do it, and he doesn't need too many people to do this, as long as those few people who are loyal to him can spread the news, he will be a great achievement. With the credit, it will definitely be easier to ask Wei Ba to help recapture the entire tribe in the future than now. "Everything is at your command."

Sent away the husband. The smile on Wei Ba's face suddenly retracted. The husband's intention is haode, but the suggestion is not too feasible. The difficulties he faced were still the same, and how to solve the problem of troops and food had become a major problem on his mind. He didn't want to attack the Xiongxi tribe, of course, he had the need to find out the news, and there was also a reason why he didn't want to stimulate Sun Quan too much for the time being. Otherwise, he won't be able to hold on for long.

"It turns out that the governor still controls the trade routes in the southwest?" Wei Ba stood in front of the window, looking at the green mountains in the distance, and suddenly laughed: "Then should they have some blood?" ”

Guan Feng sneered: "You think too beautifully, the prime minister will be so generous?" ”

"I don't know if the prime minister will be so generous. But since someone wants to use me as a swordman. You can't just give no good, right? Wei Ba turned around and looked at Guan Feng with a smile: "Sister, what should we order?" Do you want Dingguo to come too? ”

Guan Feng shook his head without thinking: "Forget about Dingguo, let him stay in Chengdu." It can also communicate with us. Let them send some people. Your soldiers have lost thirty percent. Half of my sword and shield hands have been lost, and there are only a dozen or so spearmen left in the Zhao family, just these people. How can we control thousands of brutes? ”

"Sister wants Yu Linlang?"

"Weishenme, can't?" Guan Feng asked rhetorically: "The Northern Army was supposed to follow the expedition, stay in Chengdu, and not go through the battle array, what is the use?" ”

The corners of Wei Ba's mouth twitched, and he shook his head with a smile: "Sister, you are cutting meat from the prime minister." ”

Guan Feng snorted and disagreed. She walked to the window, stood shoulder to shoulder with Wei Ba, looked at the green mountains and green waters in the distance, and sighed long: "At this point, there is no turning back anyway, looking forward to the future will only bring humiliation on yourself, it is better to let go of your hands and feet, maybe you can still survive in death." ”

Wei Ba turned his head to look at her, walked behind her, wrapped his hands around her waist, and rested his chin lightly on Guan Feng's shoulder. Guan Feng's face suddenly became hot, he struggled for a moment, and scolded in a low voice: "Let go, let others see how you got it." ”

"This is not Chengdu, there are barbarians everywhere, barbarians are not taboo about these, I have seen barbarian boys and girls drill the shade several times."

"I'm not a barbarian, so I won't let you be frivolous." Guan Feng said as he twisted his body, trying to break free from Wei Ba's embrace. The buttocks rubbed a few times behind Wei Ba's lower abdomen, and Wei Ba snorted: "Sister, it's awkward, if you twist it again, you will go off." ”

Guan Feng also felt the heat in his buttocks, and suddenly didn't dare to move, but his face was as red as fire, and while squeezing Wei Ba's hand hard, he said anxiously: "You let go, or I'll beat you." ”

Wei Ba hugged Guan Feng and didn't move, leaned into her ear, and said softly: "Sister, I have something serious to say to you." ”

"If you have something to say, you speak, why are you so presumptuous?"

"This matter must be said quietly, so that if my sister refuses, I will not be embarrassed."

Guan Feng's body suddenly tensed, she lowered her head, and only after a while did she say like a mosquito whispering, "You...... What do you want to say? ”

"I want to ask the prime minister for someone."

Guan Feng was stunned for a moment, and became angry: "You ask the prime minister for someone, what does it matter to me?" ”

"This man...... I used to be disrespectful to my uncle, so I had to ask your permission to do it. Wei Ba turned Guan Feng around and pressed it against her forehead: "If you don't agree, I won't mention it." ”

Guan Feng's face turned red and white for a while, then he suddenly rolled his eyes, pushed Wei Ba away, turned around and left.

"It's so thick-skinned, who is your uncle. You can take whoever you want, and whatever you want my father to do. ”

Wei Ba chased to the door and said loudly: "Sister, then I will count you as agreeing." ”

"That's your business, I don't bother to care." Guan Feng's voice came from afar, with a hint of trembling and a hint of shyness.

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Note: In the Han Dynasty, there was no father-in-law, calling the father-in-law uncle, and the father-in-law was the general name for the old man including the father-in-law, and it was not until the Tang Dynasty that he specifically referred to the "father-in-law". (To be continued......)

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