For two days in a row, Guan Suo and Guan Yinping and others were stationed in the military camp outside the city and did not enter the city, Guan Yi wanted to enter the camp several times to ask for peace, but thinking of the two of them in military affairs, if they did not enter the city, they must have been involved, and because he promised that Guan Suo would not go out in the near future, so he did not dare to disturb him, but sent a blood guard around him to pass the word, one is to greet and ask for peace, and the other is to lead the army to the Sword Pavilion to help Jiang Wei.

At the same time, Guan Yi sent people outside to inquire about the news and inspect the movements of the Beidi Palace. He sat in the mansion, fiddling with the Qinglong Knife, and studying the sword technique with the Ehu and the Eighteen Cavalry Blood Guards. Fortunately, Chen Lie was in charge of sending generals and troops, which saved Guan Yi a lot of trouble.

It's just that what makes him quite strange is that according to the report of the blood guards sent out to listen to the news, there has been no abnormal behavior in the Northland Royal Mansion in recent days, as if nothing had happened at all. Although Guan Yi was puzzled, it was always a good thing that there was no trouble, and after two days, this worry gradually faded.

The only thing that made him remember in his heart was that he didn't know where the woman in white came from, and he hoped that the Northland Royal Mansion didn't trouble her.

In the early morning of the third day, Guan Yi went to the North Gate Church under the escort of the Ehu and the Eighteen Cavalry Blood Guards, but saw that the flags were dense, the swords and guns were like snow, and the 10,000 forest guards were divided into ten columns, neatly arranged on the teaching ground to wait for the review. The five hundred blood guards were alone on the side, although the number was small, but there was another strong momentum.

Chen Lie was draped all over his body, standing on the general platform with the command flag in his hand, and when he saw Guan Yi, he hurriedly stepped forward to see him with a military salute.

After returning to Chengdu, Guan Yi once played the heir Liu Chan, bluntly said that Chen Lie had worked hard in the great victory of Jiangyou, and made great contributions, Liu Chan originally knew that Chen Lie was the grandson of Chen Zhi, and his father Chen Xu was the former governor of the palace, although he had been demoted to a concubine and was no longer alive, but Chen's family was known as a loyal martyr in Shuzhong, and now it was about Yi guarantee, so there was no reason to not allow it, and then ordered Chen Lie to be the captain of the military academy, so that he was transferred to Guan Yi's account, and went with him to the Sword Pavilion.

At that time, most soldiers were promoted on the basis of military merit. Therefore, whenever there is a war and chaos, the number of people with military merits is innumerable, and the imperial court has to expand new names in addition to the regular titles for recognition. In other words, Chen Lie's title of captain Guan Jun was only one of many captains, and his rights have not been substantially improved, but for Chen Lie, the significance of obtaining this title is far greater than the name itself, and the humiliation of Chen's family has been washed away.

Chen Lie knew very well in his heart that if it weren't for Guan Yi, he would probably still be a small deputy general guarding the customs in Jiangyoushu, and he would be called and drunk by useless people such as Ma Miao all day long, and he would never come out. Either when the Wei army attacked Jiangyoushu, he unloaded his armor and surrendered with the main stream, or he died in the battle to serve the country loyally, and there was no other choice.

Despite this, Chen Lie never said half a word of thanks to Guan Yi from beginning to end, not that he couldn't say it, but there was no need to say it, Guan Yi's kindness, he chose to put it in his heart, and from then on he would trust him with life and death.

Of course, Chen Lie's life and death trust to Guan Yi is not just because of Guan Yi's promotion of him. Jiang You's victory, Guan Yi showed amazing military talent and personality charm, from beginning to end of the control of the battle situation like a palm of the hand, making people feel that everything is under his control, if it is not for his own personal experience, it is indeed difficult to believe that Guan Yi has such a cultivation at the age of a weak crown. Those who are as shrewd as Deng Ai are also constrained everywhere after encountering Guan Yi, and finally have to leave with hatred. But with this, he had to convince Guan Yixin.

Moreover, Guan Yi ordered him to reward the blood guard a few days ago, and his huge expenditure accounted for half of the heir's reward, and his mind and courage to treat money like dung were even more admirable, no wonder the blood guard was loyal to him and died to the ground.

When a master makes a move, you can know its general trend between advance and retreat. Chen Lie was born in a family of Jiangmen, and was strictly taught and nurtured by his grandfather Chen Zhi since he was a child, so he naturally deeply felt that with Guan Yi's military talent and ambition, he was definitely the best of the third generation of the Han Dynasty, and sooner or later he would become the pillar of the imperial court. Therefore, following Guan Yi, you can contribute to the country, and you can glorify your ancestors, which is naturally the wisest choice.

Where did Guan Yi know about Chen Lie's thoughts. Standing on the platform and looking around, but seeing the military flag waving, 10,000 Lin Wei was in high spirits and waiting for his review, and secretly praised Chen Lie in his heart for being really behind the gate, and all the dispatches were handled in an orderly manner.

Facing the strong north wind in winter, Guan Yi felt a lot of feelings in his heart, once upon a time, he fantasized that one day he would lead thousands of troops and horses to gallop on the battlefield, and now his dream has come true, how can he not be excited and excited?

"Young master, General Wei is here!" Guan Yi followed the direction of Ehu's finger, only to see a team of people and horses swarming over, Zhuge Zhan was wearing court clothes and carrying a sword, and several civil and military officials behind him were Hu Ben Zhonglang General Mi Zhao, Prince Servant Jiang Xian, Servant Zhang Shao, Prince Wash Horse Li Mi, Palace Governor Zhang Tong, Doctor Xu Xun, Horse Commander Deng Liang, Fu Xi Lang Zongtai, Si Jin Zhonglang General Gao Zhan, Si Yan Captain Cen Shu and others.

Guan Yi was secretly surprised in his heart, this group of court officials were all descendants of the Jingxiang family, and they came with Zhuge Zhan today, most of them were in the same camp as Zhuge Zhan.

Hu Ben Zhonglang General Mi Zhao, one of the highest-paid old courtiers of the Han Dynasty during the Zhaolie Emperor, the grandson of the former Anhan general Mi Zhu, was promoted to the post of Tiger Cavalry Supervisor less than half a month; Jiang Xian, the prince's servant, is the second son of the former great Sima Jiang Wan, and his brother Jiang Bin guarded Hancheng, led the Hancheng guards, and was a general of Suiwu; Zhang Shao in the service is the second son of Zhang Fei, the former chariot general; Deng Liang, the commander of the horses, was the son of Deng Zhi, a former chariot general; Fu Xi Lang Zongtai, the son of Zongzhuo, the general of the town army; Si Jin Zhonglang General Gao Zhan is the son of the former right (big) general Gao Xiang. As for the others, they are all members of the Jingxiang family.

Guan Yi was secretly speechless. Although the local faction in Yizhou is currently prominent in the imperial court, the group headed by Zhuge Zhan is also the mainstay of the Han Dynasty at present, even the royal family members dominated by Liu Chan dare not take it lightly, it seems that Zhuge Zhan's influence should not be underestimated.

In addition to these court officials with prominent family backgrounds, there is another young general who is accustomed to wearing a whole body, heroic and heroic, holding a rotten silver gun to guard Zhuge Zhan's side, which is Zhuge Shang, who is called "Little Li Guang" by the soldiers and civilians in the city.

In the face of this cadre of the imperial court, Guan Yi did not dare to have the slightest support, and hurriedly led everyone to meet him, and said loudly: "The last general is about to set out on the expedition, I don't know that General Wei and all the adults have arrived, and they have missed the welcome, please forgive me!" ”

"The general's words are serious, Zhan Nai is entrusted by the Son of Heaven to come to the general!" Zhuge Zhan smiled, took a cup of imperial wine from the hands of his guards, held it in front of Guan Yi, and said solemnly: "This is the imperial wine given by the Holy Lord, I wish the general to make a triumphant contribution and live up to the hope of the Son of Heaven." General, please drink this cup to the fullest! ”

Guan Yi smiled slightly, and as he expected, Zhuge Zhan came to see off the heir in place. Since the heir gave him the wine, he didn't dare to ask for it, so he hurriedly thanked him, took the wine bottle and drank it all.

After Guan Yi put down the wine bottle, Zhuge Zhan continued: "This is the dog Zhuge Shang, the word Shixian * ......"

"I've seen the general!" Zhuge Shang took Zhuge Zhan's words, bowed to his fists, and said lightly: "The wine shop is in a hurry, and I haven't had time to ask for advice, so I hope the general won't blame!" ”

Guan Yi smiled slightly, seeing that although his expression was calm as usual, he noticed the surprise in his heart from his slightly raised eyebrows, if he guessed correctly, Zhuge Shang should be surprised that the person he saw in the wine shop that day turned out to be Guan Yi, who is now famous in the government and the opposition.

"What, you know?" Zhuge Zhan was stunned, looking at the situation, Zhuge Shang did not mention the events of the day to Zhuge Zhan.

Guan Yi nodded and said with a smile: "A few days ago, I had a relationship with the little general on the street, and the demeanor of the little general made the last general deeply admired, and I don't want to see you here today!" ”

"Since that's the case, that's the best ......" Zhuge Zhan laughed, but he was even more surprised in his heart, secretly thinking that Guan Yi was only in his twenties, but since he visited the door that night, he always felt that his words and demeanor were old and serious, as if he had been immersed in officialdom for many years, making people unsure which of his words was true and which was false.

Where did Guan Yi know Zhuge Zhan's thoughts at this time, listening to his tone, he seemed to have something to say, and he didn't know what medicine he was selling in his gourd, so he simply smiled and said nothing, waiting for him to say it himself.

"The dog is nineteen years old this year, and he has studied military books since he was a child and practiced martial arts diligently. I know that the general is the world's talent, so I don't avoid suspicion, and I intend to let the dog follow the general to the battlefield to experience it, if the general teaches him sooner or later, he may be able to become a talent in the future, and he can contribute to the country, and I hope the general will not push back! ”

"This, the little general's posture in the sky, how can the last general be virtuous, how can he dare to teach the word? General Wei has killed the last general! Guan Yiwan didn't expect Zhuge Zhan to have such a move, and secretly complained in his heart, secretly scolding Zhuge Zhan for being cunning and cunning. Although Zhuge Zhan nominally asked Zhuge Shang to follow him on the battlefield, in fact, I am afraid that he was using Zhuge Shang to win him over, and his purpose should still be to weaken Jiang Wei.

Zhuge Shang took a step forward at the right time and said respectfully: "The last general is willing to follow the general to the death, please take the general in!" ”

Guan Yi thought in his heart, seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, seeing that the situation was already inescapable, he groaned slightly, then pretended to be helpless, nodded and said: "Since this is the case, it is better for the last general to be respectful than to obey his fate!" You and I are the same age, and the little general doesn't have to be polite. It's just that you and I are in the military, and we are living a life of licking blood from the knife edge, if there is anything wrong in the future, I hope the little general will forgive me! ”

The previous sentence was said to Zhuge Shang, but the latter sentence was clearly said to Zhuge Zhan, with the depth of Zhuge Zhan's city, he would definitely be able to hear the sound of his words - the army was conquered outside, life and death were unpredictable, and he might not be able to keep Zhuge Shang intact, and if something went wrong in the future, Zhuge Zhan would not blame himself.

Since Guan Yi understood Zhuge Zhan's thoughts, he naturally knew his situation. Originally, Guan Yi didn't want to get involved in these power disputes in the imperial court, Zhuge Zhan or Jiang Wei, the Jingzhou faction or the Yizhou local faction, no matter which side he didn't want to participate in. As far as he is concerned, he just wants to use Guan Yi's identity in this era to realize his ambitions, saying that the big one is to support the Han family and be loyal to the imperial court; To say something small is to fulfill the oath he made in front of the tablet of the Guan family's martyrs. But looking at the current situation, as the so-called tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop, once it enters the circle of right and wrong of politics, it is impossible to get out again.

Zhuge Zhan's name is to let Zhuge Shang follow his own experience, but Guan Yi is very clear about his intentions. And the group of civil and military officials behind Zhuge Zhan is undoubtedly in the same camp as Zhuge Zhan. If Guan Yi still wants to make a difference, then he can't help but agree. Of course, it can be seen from this that Zhuge Zhan has grasped Guan Yi's lifeline, which young man doesn't want to make a career?

Guan Yi's heart is like a mirror, although Zhuge Shang's demeanor is extremely respectful, but there is a hidden rebellious color between his eyebrows, obviously although he is surprised that he has made contributions at such a young age, but after all, he has never seen it with his own eyes, coupled with the arrogance of the young man, and after being born in a famous family, he disagrees in his heart.

However, the more rebellious Zhuge Shang was, the more relaxed Guan Yi felt in his heart. Although Zhuge Zhan's city is as deep as the sea, Zhuge Shang is a young man after all, in his opinion, it is simply a blank piece of paper, right and wrong are written on his face, so it is very easy to deal with.

With the intuition of a martial arts practitioner, Guan Yi already knew when he first saw Zhuge Shang that he was definitely a first-class master in a million. Based on this alone, Guan Yi believed that when Zhuge Shang followed Zhuge Zhan to defend Mianzhu, it was not entirely false to fight and retire from Shi Su and Deng Zhong alone.

Such a young hero, if he is carefully cultivated and tempered with iron blood, who dares to guarantee that Zhuge Shang will not become a generation of world-famous generals in the future?

As soon as he thought of this, Guan Yi's heart suddenly relaxed, the power struggle between Jiang Wei and Zhuge Zhan was just a microcosm, which dynasty and which generation did not have such a thing? If you look at it, just let it be. What's more, the struggle between the two is fundamentally a difference of political opinion, not entirely for personal gain, which is not a good thing from the perspective of the imperial court. As for who will ultimately be in charge of Niu Er between the two sides in the future, it will be decided by the will of God.

When the general trend is today, Han and Wu are weak and Cao Wei is strong, with the national strength of the Han Dynasty, it is okay to be in the southwest corner of An, but if you want to restore the Central Plains and rejuvenate the Han Dynasty, how easy is it to talk about? With the ability of Zhuge Wuhou, the five expeditions to the Central Plains have not yet succeeded*; Jiang Weitian is a genius, and has sent troops eleven times, but in the end he only ended up with the infamy of consuming national strength by reckless soldiers, not to mention that his intelligence is not as good as the other people of the two?

Guan Yi vowed to protect the Han River, didn't he also need to seek a Datong channel?

Note: 1. The ancients have twenty crowns and words, here is a novel, selectively ignore this problem, and the same below! 2. After Zhuge Wuhou pacified the rear, he sent troops to the Central Plains five times, of which only two were out of Qishan. In the autumn of 230 A.D. in the eighth year of the Han Dynasty, Cao Wei Sima Yi, Cao Zhen and Zhang Jaw soldiers were divided into three ways to attack Shu, Zhuge Wuhou garrisoned Chenggu and Chisaka, and the Wei army retreated in heavy rain. Subsequently, Zhuge Wuhou sent Wei Yan and Wu Yi out of Xiqiang, and broke Cao Weihou's general Fei Yao and Yongzhou assassin Guo Huai, but Zhuge Wuhou did not accompany the army.