Seeing Wei Rong look like this, Jiang Wei laughed out loud and slapped him on the shoulder:

"As for you, a certain person secretly revealed a piece of news to you - the military advisor plans to build a stone gate fence at the Tieshimen Mountain of the official of Baoxie Valley, and set up a superintendent to garrison Cao's army to invade Hanzhong from Baoxie Road; Second, it is used as a coolie for nearly 10,000 Qiangdi people. If you are interested, I will recommend one or two for you. ”

When Wei Rong heard this, his frustration was suddenly swept away, and he hugged Jiang Wei and laughed: "That's really good, that's really good!" ”

For him, it was really the best choice.

Just because Shimenwei is only a few dozen miles away from Nanzheng County, Hanzhong County, and it can be reached in half a day, which also means that the place where he is on duty is very close to the station of his father Wei Yan and brother Wei Chang, and he can visit one or two when he has nothing to do.

With such public and private interests, it is no wonder that he is so happy.

"As for the junior brother......

Although Zhao Tong was silent, in Jiang Wei's opinion, the desire in his eyes had already betrayed what he wanted in his heart without reservation.

"This time, junior brother, you rushed to the front, lured the enemy and made a meritorious move, and lived up to the master's brave name! Wei Dangyi recorded your performance on this trip, and then asked the military advisor to recommend you to join the Chinese army to do things. Master, he is an old man, and he is in need of a right-hand man! ”

Zhao Tong's eyes were red, and he clenched his fists and said gratefully: "I can work under my father and become a son of man...... Thank you so much! ”

Jiang Wei patted him on the shoulder, turned to Ma Chao and Ma Dai again, spread his hands and smiled: "The two generals Ma have a high status, and Wei can only rely on the merit records and how to reward the heroes in the imperial court, but Wei can not put his beak in it." ”

And that's true, he said. Among the generals of the Western Expedition, the official positions of Ma Chao and Ma Dai are respected, and although outsiders call him Jiang Boyo as "general", he knows that he is only a district supervisor and has the responsibility of recording and surveying, but he has no right to put a beak on the future of the two.

However, having said that, he has some guesses about Ma Chao's going.

It is likely that Ma Chao has a very high prestige in the Qiang world, and in addition to him serving as the Taishou of Wudu, he really can't think of a second candidate.

And Ma Chao's willingness to send his son to Shuzhong is enough for him to show his heart; With Pang Hong from the side, even if he wants to rebel, it will not be easy.

With Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang's wisdom, when they can see this kind of clue, they will also rest assured to restart Ma Chao.

As for Ma Dai, he was originally a general who was focused on training, and he was quite trusted by Liu Bei.

Now that Wudu and Yinping are attached, there are many brave and warlike Qiang and Di people who can be recruited into the army, so it seems that the cavalry battalion under his command may be officially expanded soon.

Ma Chao didn't care about it, and laughed loudly: "Compared to any official position, I will fight hard for a while to live up to this man's body!" ”

His arrogant and dry appearance infected the generals around him, and they all applauded for a while.

At this moment, Ma Dai stepped forward and asked in a deep voice: "I'll wait for a long time, so what about you?" What are your own plans? ”

"Yes, what are your plans, Boyo?" When everyone heard this, they all looked sideways and asked.

Jiang Wei took his hands to the wind, looked ahead, and smiled heartily.

"Wudu and Yinping have been leveled, and Cao Bing has also retreated. It stands to reason that Wei's pacifying strategy should also be effective, and he can return to Shuzhong. It's just—"

His tone changed suddenly, and his expression gradually became firm: "Cao Wei's army went west to quell the rebellion in Liangzhou and then reopen the Western Regions. Those in the Western Regions began to pass through the time of filial piety, where the Silk Road is located, and where it connects China and foreign countries. According to the Western Regions, the goods from the east and west can be connected, and the benefits are endless. Compared to the big field in the Western Regions, our Luoyang field is still too small......"

Wei Rong said suspiciously: "The Silk Road passes through the four counties of Liangzhou and Hexi, and passes through the Yumen Pass to connect to the Western Regions...... Boyo, do you still have to compete with Cao Wei for Liangzhou? ”

His words were bloody.

In the impression of ordinary people, the Silk Road started in Chang'an, and the Hexi Corridor was the only way to the Western Regions. Jiang Wei has the intention to open up the Western Regions at this time, does that mean that he is about to start a battle for Liangzhou with Cao Wei?

It must be known that Wudu and Yinping have just been occupied, and the capital has not yet been covered.

When everyone was puzzled, Ma Chao shook his head and said: "The Silk Road is not only a road in the Hexi Corridor...... Since then, to the west, along the alpine grassland, through the West Sea can also go to Yumen Pass, called the old Qiang, is the settlement of the Xiqiang and Hu people. ”

Jiang Wei retracted his deep gaze, turned around and said with a smile: "General Yu Qiang's old affairs are really like a treasure. Yes, to the east of the West Sea, there are Hequ Qiang people who are good at raising horses; To the west of the West Sea, there are Hu people who are good at doing business in the Western Regions...... The Qiang people had horses in their hands, and the Hu people were eager to buy silk, which were all objects that the imperial court urgently needed to woo. Wei Benyi also wanted to go to the local area before winter, and if he could persuade them to cooperate with the Han Dynasty, it would be a matter of mutual benefit for the country and the people. ”

Pang Hong heard it and sighed: "Boyo's vision is far-reaching, and Hong can't reach it, admire, admire!" …… By the way, this trip is a long way, can you ask for the help of your peers? ”

Jiang Wei waved his hand and said, "No need, I have already written a letter to Mi Wei and asked him to travel with me to the land of Xiqiang." It is important to know that this trip is for business, not for war, and the fewer people, the more convenient. ”

When everyone heard this, they all secretly thought that they were not business materials, so they simply cut off the minds of their peers.

At this time, Ma Chao smiled heartily and said with a smug face: "When I was young, I had some friendship with the big and small Hu kings of the West Sea, and this time I happened to go with you to visit a few old friends." ”

He pointed to Ma Dai and Pang Hong, and said in an unquestionable tone: "Before the imperial edict is officially issued, you and the two of you will be responsible for the garrison of Wudu and Yinping, and you must not lose anything, understand?" ”

Ma Dai and Pang Hong glanced at each other, bowed in unison and said, "Obey!" ”

Ma Chao's status is precious, and it is better to guard than to travel far, Jiang Wei wanted to refuse politely.

But after thinking about it, Ma Chao is superb in martial arts after all, and he has the heart of Qiang Hu, and his name is just as loud in the West Sea. If he is with him on the next trip, it may not be impossible to achieve miraculous results.

Jiang Wei is not a rigid person, and when he thought of this, he readily agreed.

Ma Chao thought that he would be able to set foot in his homeland again in his lifetime, and his chest suddenly broadened, and even the depression between his eyebrows dissipated a lot.

The mountain wind was fierce, the sun was dazzling, and the Wei army at the foot of the mountain suddenly left, and there was already no one left.

Ma Chao was exhausted, and greeted with a big smile: "It's here, everyone, please follow me to the city to celebrate one or two!" ”

It attracted everyone's applause.

******

Wudu County, Luoyang City, autumn September 15, early morning.

Zhuge Liang was dressed in civilian clothes, holding a white-haired feather fan, and quietly appeared in the Luoyang field.