In the military tent of Wudu, Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty, was extremely happy after receiving Jiang Wei's letter, and immediately opened it up as the prime minister's mansion Cang Cao Peng, with an annual salary of 2,000 stones. The generals led by Wei Yan felt that this official was too small, because small officials like Cang Cao Peng grabbed a lot of money in Shu. But Ma Yan, Yang Yi and other civil officials couldn't be clearer. In Shu Han, anything with the three words Prime Minister's Mansion is very expensive. There are more than 10,000 officials in Shu Han, but only 100 can work in the Prime Minister's Mansion. These people are all the prime minister's henchmen, how can they not make Ma Jian grit his teeth?

When Jiang Wei received the letter of appointment, he also felt that this official was too small, smaller than the original Zhonglang. However, he didn't complain, but was a little grateful. If Kong Ming held him too high at the beginning, then as long as Kong Ming died, he would inevitably become the target of everyone. Now that he is being sent to the grassroots level, he can just mingle with the masses and gain the hearts of the people. Yang Lan saw Jiang Wei's face overjoyed, and said suspiciously: "You Han people are so strange, you are so happy to receive a letter from your superiors?" Promoted? ”

Jiang Wei sneered: "You don't also have Han blood? Besides, I think there are no differences between ethnic groups, and everyone has their own soft side. Yang Lan couldn't argue with him, and snorted lightly: "Come on, what are you doing with my wife today?" You won't let me sleep, I've heard that Han Chinese officials are lustful. Jiang Wei knew that once a woman showed a pitiful appearance, there must be something to ask for.

"The prime minister ordered me to bring a Qiang leader for questioning, you should know a lot of inside information, right? If you are honest, there is a good chance that you will be released. Jiang Wei put on a silk robe and said, "Follow, I'll take you to see the prime minister now." Yang Lan saw that she couldn't be tempted, and she looked up to Jiang Wei a lot in her heart. (Maybe he's really a big person, how many years has this contract been signed?) ）

After Jiang Wei entered the big tent, he immediately untied Yang Lan, hugged his fists and said: "Prime Minister, our army successfully defeated the Qiang people in Anding, beheaded more than 8,000 people, and captured more than 3,000 people as coolies. Zhuge Liang nodded and smiled: "Now the martial capital is broken." Beryo got off to a good start on the Northern Expedition. When Ma Tan heard this, the jealousy in his heart was monstrous, and he said: "Prime Minister, the Xiqiang people are rebellious, it is better to kill them and never suffer in the future." (Why...... Why did the man win with some remnants of the defeated general? I'm not convinced! ）

Zhuge Liang frowned slightly when he heard this, Ma Yan's suggestion was too radical, and when he attacked the Southern Barbarians, he also proposed a policy of Huairou that was based on the heart, how could it be now......

"Hehe" The girl's silver bell-like laughter suddenly sounded in the tent, but there was some ridicule in this laughter. After the girl bowed to Kong Ming, she said, "The little girl has been in Xiqiang for a long time, can you say a few words?" Zhuge Liang paused for a moment, obviously surprised by the woman's beauty: "Naturally, by the way, how about the reason why Xiqiang sent troops?" ”

Yang Lan hugged her fists and said: "Because the Wei State has always had trade contacts with Xiqiang, there are several large-scale bazaars on the border. These border markets were the economic lifeblood of Xiqiang, and if the Shu people cut off the flow of goods, it would be tantamount to ruining the foundation of the Cheri Ji state. Coupled with the instigation and temptation of Guo Huai, the assassin of Liangzhou, the stupid Qiang people took it for granted that you want to be his enemy. As for this little brother's suggestion to kill all the Qiang people, it is really naïve and empty, and there is not only one person in the entire Qianghu region who is the king, there is no iron in the east, and Yao Kehui in the north. There are still Huns and Xianbei people in the Qianghu region, do you want to exterminate them? ”

Ma Yan's face turned red and said, "So what? Whoever is of a different race will have a different heart. Yang Lan smiled again: "I heard that Shu Han's biggest opponent is Wei State, do you have the strength to divide the army?" There are 27 tribes in the Qianghu area, large and small, with a total population of nearly 400,000, all of whom are soldiers. May I ask? How many troops does Shu Han have to send to suppress it, how much time does it take, and can it be defended after it is defeated? ”

Jiang Wei saw that Yang Lan was going too far, and he couldn't help but be a little worried: "Prime Minister, these Xiqiang people are just deceived by Cao thieves, if they continue to attack." It will only create endless hatred, so it is better to let them go as a personal favor to King Cherrigi. We have no substantive contradictions with the alien race, and if we kill them, we will fall into the arms of the Wei generals. ”

Zhuge Liang nodded in agreement and said: "According to what Boyo said, this battle was fought beautifully, Liang is very pleased, you can lead this once abandoned army to win the battle, which is enough to prove your ability to lead troops." The defeated army will be temporarily under your command, and I hope you can lead them to achieve better results. ”

Zhuge Liang maintained a high opinion of Jiang, and named him Cangcao Peng, and added General Fengyi and Dangyang Tinghou. Even though he established merit, such an exceptional promotion treatment shocked many civil and military ministers of Shu Han, and secretly wondered in their hearts.

How do I win over this person? If it is successful, you can get Wei Yan this puppet with two or three strokes. However, if he falls to Wei Yan, I will have to take precautions.

Although it is difficult to manage, its military strategy and martial arts are comparable to Wang Ping, and I didn't succeed in any of my efforts before, but I didn't expect to be under Jiang Wei all of a sudden.

It's not simple, this guy is really a big celebrity in the eyes of the prime minister

Damn, I must be better than you, Jiang Boyo.

Jiang Wei knew the truth that Mu Xiu would be destroyed by the forest wind, and often invited Wei Yan and others to practice together on weekdays. Even if Ma Jian resented himself, Jiang Wei always put on a kind appearance. It is precisely because of Jiang Wei's modest and friendly attitude that the attitude of the generals towards him has also improved slightly.

However, it was not only the attitude of the soldiers that gave Jiang Wei a headache. It was an uninvited guest, Jiang Wei stared at the girl in front of him with interest, and said, "Didn't I let you go?" How? Didn't anyone hire you? The girl cut and said, "Hey, old lady, I am the king of mercenaries, and the market is priceless." ”

Jiang Wei spread his hands and said: "Since you are so powerful, I can't afford to hire you as a petty official, please go back." Yang Lan stared at her big bright eyes and sneered: "I can't believe it, you obviously did that kind of thing to me before, but now you don't dare to admit it." You have touched my whole body on the snowfield, and according to the rules of your Han people, I am your person. ”

Jiang Wei really didn't have much to do about this kind of royal sister, so he could only smile bitterly and shake his head. Liu Yin said in his heart: It's miserable, the boss is such a pure person...... This woman clearly decided to eat him. Jufu also muttered in his heart: No wonder the eldest brother would say that the most untouchable thing in the world is women. It's stickier than fish glue.

Yang Lan smiled: "Hire me, drive me, use me, master." Remuneration is negotiable, and long-term employment can also be discounted. Ju Fu suggested: "In terms of combat power, her clever riding skills can indeed improve the combat power of our cavalry. Liu Yin also persuaded: "I don't object, the mercenaries outside the Saiwai are familiar with all kinds of terrain and will be of great help to the Northern Expedition in the future." ”

Jiang Wei saw that the two lieutenants had no opinion, so he had to say: "Then you are temporarily welcome to join, and after the prime minister is revealed, I will officially pay you." ”

Just when the Shu army was in a state of strength, the Northern Expedition was in a good form. The tiger of Wei came to his senses and prepared to launch a counterattack.

Luoyang is the most blooming in spring, with 100,000 homes in the red and green shade. Since Cao Cao coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes, he requisitioned and sent people to repair Luoyang every year. Eight years ago, the emperor changed the throne and changed Luoyang to the capital, and since then Luoyang has returned to the same prosperous scene as before. Weiyang Palace is guarded in the center of Luoyang, and it is even more magnificent.

The young man sitting on the dragon chair was Cao Cao's grandson, Cao Rui. At this moment, his handsome face is half-hidden in the shadows, unpredictable, and seems to hide a deep haze.