Wei Ba saw that it was not early, so he went home, and went to Mrs. Zhang's courtyard with Guan Yu's Ten Thousand Enemies Treasure Knife.

Looking at the well-maintained war knife, but still unable to hide the scars, Mrs. Zhang didn't speak for a long time. Her eyes were very complicated, and after thinking for a long time, Zuihou said to Wei Ba: "Ziyu, if your father is here, he will definitely be very happy to see this knife." It was a great honor for him to get Guan Hou's relics. However, my mother has something to say to you, this sentence may be a little unpleasant, and I hope Ziyu can listen patiently. ”

Wei Ba nodded hurriedly: "Please advise my mother." ”

Mrs. Zhang smiled with satisfaction, and finally stretched out her hand and picked up the sword. "Actually, I have always disapproved of your father following Guan Hou's example, and I think you feel the same way. Guan Hou is proud of his superiors and subordinates, and he is a real hero, but it is difficult for such a person to gain a foothold in the court. His defeat in Xiangyang is sad, but even if he is famous, what can Zuihou do? Many famous generals in ancient times died horizontally, even if they made great achievements, if they couldn't save their lives, what could they do? Ziyu, your father is no longer confused, I have persuaded him for decades, but I have not seen any effect. The country is easy to change, and his temperament is difficult to change, if he wants to change his temper, it is probably unlikely. Your brother is soft and wooden, and he is not a clever person. The entire Wei family, only you have the power to change, know the interests and disadvantages, the prosperity of the Wei family in the future will be pinned on you, you must guard against arrogance and rashness, and you must not be careless. ”

Wei Ba saluted again: "Mother has won the award, I dare not be ashamed." ”

"No, you deserve it." Mrs. Zhang interrupted Wei Ba's words, and continued: "Although I have a little knowledge. After all, she is a woman's family, and she knows very little about the affairs of the court. However, I see that the Guan family, the Zhang family, the Wu family, and the Zhao family are all happy and worried. It's a good thing that they're willing to help you, but don't think that they're really selfless to help you, they want to get more from you than they are willing to give you. You can't afford to be early if you don't make a profit, you must not forget this truth. ”

Wei Ba nodded sincerely: "Mother." That's what worries me. That's when I felt uneasy. Guan Hou's treasure knife was so heavy that not only did I dare not use it, but I didn't even dare to collect it, so I could only hand it over to my mother for safekeeping. ”

Mrs. Zhang sighed lightly. She didn't know Wei Ba's intentions in doing this. Wei Ba if he kept it himself. That's Wei Ba's personal business. She can pretend to be deaf and dumb. As if I didn't know. But Wei Ba brought it to her, which tied the entire Wei family together. Although Wei Ba and the Wei family were inseparable, there was no room for maneuver at all. Something that embarrassed her. Since Wei Ba sent the knife, she couldn't help but accept it. Go back? That's called not knowing how to lift. Although she has not been in Chengdu for a long time, she knows a little about the methods of the Guan family tiger girl.

"Alright, I'll keep the knife until your father returns, and I'll leave it in his custody. It's not early, you also pack up, we will leave the house early, don't let the prime minister and his wife wait for a long time. ”

"Whoa." Wei Ba bowed and bowed, and exited the small courtyard, leaving Mrs. Zhang alone to look at the sword of ten thousand enemies.

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At three o'clock, Wei Ba took Xiahou Hui and accompanied Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Deng to the Prime Minister's Mansion, although the two families were close together, and the gate was only two or three hundred steps apart, they still drove solemnly. This is a matter of etiquette, not just a matter of convenience.

The Prime Minister's Mansion had already made preparations, the door was opened, and Zhuge Liang's third brother Zhuge stood at the door to greet him. Compared with his two brothers, Zhuge is unknown, and now he is just a captain of Changshui in Shuhan, which is considered an idle errand. Zhuge Liang's eldest son Zhuge Qiao died last year, and Zhuge Zhan was too young to be able to welcome guests, so Zhuge Jun took on this responsibility. This also shows that Zhuge Liang attaches great importance to Wei Ba, otherwise it would be enough to send a cangtou to greet him, and there is no need to make such a big fanfare and let the dignified captain of Changshui be the welcome.

Wei Ba didn't dare to slack off, hurriedly got out of the car, and helped Mrs. Zhang get out of the car. On the other side, Xiahou Hui also helped Deng get out of the car. No matter how much Wei Ba is suspicious of Zhuge Liang, the etiquette on this face cannot be ignored, otherwise he will be ridiculed by others.

"I've seen Zhuge Jun."

Zhuge Jun smiled gently: "Madam, Wei Jun, please come in, my brother has been waiting inside for a long time." ”

Wei Ba hurriedly thanked him again and accompanied Mrs. Zhang into the door. Zhuge Liang's mansion is not big, at least not as big as Wei's mansion, and the house doesn't look very gorgeous, it seems that it hasn't been repaired for a few years, the paint is a little peeling, but it is very clean, the yard is spotlessly cleaned, and the stone slabs on the ground seem to have been washed with water.

Entering the atrium, Zhuge Liang was sitting in the hall, Ma Jian was sitting opposite him, Zhuge Zhan and Zhuge Qiao's son Zhuge Pan was sitting on both sides of him in a regular manner, listening carefully to his and Ma Tan's discussion. Seeing Wei Ba coming in with Mrs. Zhang, Zhuge Liang stood up and beckoned with a smile: "Ziyu, come and sit, I am discussing Jiangdong with Youchang, and it just so happens that you are here." ”

Ma Jian also stood up, smiling. His expression was relaxed, and he could vaguely see the demeanor of the year, no longer as taciturn as he was along the way, and he looked preoccupied. Wei Ba couldn't help but be a little surprised, but he didn't want to ask.

Huang Yueying walked out of the side room, followed by Zhuge Qiao's widow Ma, they took Mrs. Zhang and Deng over, and went to the side room to talk, Xiahou Hui followed behind, and followed suit.

Wei Ba saw Huang Yueying for the first time, and he couldn't help but look at it twice, and when he saw it, he was greatly disappointed. Although Huang Yueying has dark skin and is not tall, she is definitely not an ugly girl. Between the gestures, there is a calmness of everyone's girlfriends. It's just that she is dressed too shabby, wearing a coarse cloth coat, and no jewelry on her head, only a thorn hairpin, and her slightly overgrown hair is wrapped in a net bag. If it weren't for her coming out of the inner room and following Ma Shi behind her, but seeing her outside, Wei Ba would easily see her as a slave mother-in-law.

She was dressed simply, and Ma Shi in the back was also dressed frugally, coupled with a melancholy and sad expression, she looked like she was thirty or forty years old. Compared with them, although Mrs. Zhang, Deng and Xiahou Hui had tried their best to dress up plainly, they still looked out of place.

Wei Ba walked up to Zhuge Liang, saluted, sat down in the position designated by Zhuge Liang, glanced at the two children behind Zhuge Liang, and sighed softly. Hearing him sigh, Zhuge Liang was also a little sentimental, pulled Zhuge Pan over, and touched his head: "Ah Pan, Grandpa wants to talk to someone, can you go in first to play?" ”

Zhuge Pan obediently responded, took Zhuge Zhan's hand, and went into the inner room with a smoke. Zhuge Liang watched them leave, then turned around and chuckled at Wei Ba: "Ziyu, you just came to Chengdu, you should have let you rest for a few days, but Zhang Wen urged you tightly, and the situation on Yong'an's side was tense, so I could only press you tighter." ”

Wei Ba was surprised: "Is there any change in Sun Quan?" ”

Zhuge Liang glanced at Ma Jian and said with a light smile: "This matter is better told to you by Youchang." He worked hard all night yesterday and read through the report sent by Yong'an, and he was most familiar with Yong'an's situation. ”

Wei Ba's heart moved. Since the Battle of Longyou, Ma Tan and Zhuge Liang have been a little estranged, and Ma Tan's appearance at Zhuge Liang's banquet today has already surprised him. He just arrived in Chengdu yesterday, and he was able to read through the military information sent by Yong'an, which can only explain one problem: he has been reused by Zhuge Liang again, if it is not the main book, at least it is also an official position such as the chief secretary and Sima.

Ma Yan saw Wei Ba's surprise in his eyes, and smiled slightly: "Yang Weigong's health is not good, I am trusted by Cheng Cheng, and I am temporarily reluctant to take up the post of prime minister." It's just that I'm just a shallow learner, and I hope Ziyu will come to help me as soon as possible. ”

Wei Ba suddenly realized, he smiled and arched his hand: "Mr. Youchang said that you are laughing, you are both civil and military, and you are the best candidate for the long history of prime minister after Xiang Gong, where do you need my help." I'm the real talent, and I don't dare to be ugly. ”

Zhuge Liang stroked his beard and said lightly: "Ziyu, don't be presumptuous. In the younger generation, you are also a rare talent, if you can improve yourself, over time, you may not be able to become a pillar of talent like Xiang Gong and young Chang. ”

Wei Ba smiled. Yesterday Zhuge Liang said that he had the opportunity to ascend to the stage, and today he said that he could become a capable person in the Prime Minister's Mansion like Xiang Lang and Ma Yan, which is nothing more than a hint that he will be a little restless and have the opportunity to become the backbone of the Jingxiang family in the future.

"Thank you for the Prime Minister's encouragement, I will work hard and not dare to live up to the Prime Minister's high expectations." Wei Ba's words changed: "Ma Changshi, what is the situation in Yong'an, so that the prime minister can't sit still?" ”

Ma Tan and Zhuge Liang glanced at each other and smiled in unison. Ma Jian picked up the wine glass on the case, took a shallow sip of wine, and glanced at Wei Ba meaningfully: "Ziyu, Sun Quan is saddened by Sun Wei's death, and I heard that you are going to make peace with Wei Guo, and I suspect that your actions in Fangling were premeditated." Not only that, but he also suspected the prime minister, saying that we had already betrayed the alliance. Now he is taking advantage of this excuse to continue to increase troops in the direction of Yong'an, and there is a possibility of a large-scale invasion. ”

Wei Ba listened indifferently. Zhuge Liang invited Ma Jian to come, I'm afraid it's not just as simple as being an accompaniment, what Ma Jian is saying now is probably what Zhuge Liang wants to say, but Zhuge Liang can't say it, so it's up to Ma Jian to say it. Hearing Ma Jian say this, it seems that Sun Quan wants to challenge it has become his Wei Ba's responsibility, which is a bit absurd.

"Sun Quan, is this the wrong medicine?" Wei Ba said unhurriedly: "In the battle of Xiangyang, the Wu army lost at least 30,000 or more, and after a year of delay, can he still fight again?" ”

Ma Jian said: "Sun Quan has never been a calm person, this time his son died, how can he give up?" The art of war is cloudy, and the enemy will not come, and I will wait; If you don't rely on the enemy, you can't attack me, and you can't attack you. We can't pin our hopes on Sun Quan's incoming, but we should be prepared and prepared. ”

Wei Ba shrugged indifferently: "That's okay, wait for him to come, just to avenge Yiling." (To be continued......)

PS: Uh, the Ming officials are struggling, menacing, Lao Zhuang is in danger, ask for monthly ticket support!