It takes dozens of days to ride from Hanzhong to Zitong one way, and the four of them are of similar age, and their personalities are all lively and cheerful, so the conversation box will naturally open up along the way. Yang Lan is a full female man, talking about the days when she licked blood on the grassland, the most dangerous time was when her employer asked her to chase and kill horse bandits alone, but in fact, these horse bandits are first-class killers, their employer is her employer, in the jargon is black eating black.

After hearing this, the three of them naturally admired Yang Lan, and even had a deeper understanding of the law of the jungle on the grassland. Ju Fu and Liu Yin invariably mentioned the Battle of Yiling, which was obviously an indelible nightmare for all the officers and soldiers of the Shu army. As for himself, Jiang Weizhen has nothing to take out as a chat, he has basically stayed in Tianshui for the past eight years, has not done anything serious, he has nothing to do hunting, and he follows Huangfu Mi to learn medical skills when he has time, and he can only go to Fufeng and Ma Jun to make tricks when he is bored.

So, he could only find nothing to say, and said: "This time the whole army was able to get out of danger smoothly, Miss Yang made great contributions, and Jiang Weidai's 3,000 defeated troops thanked here." When you arrive in Hanzhong, I will pay you, and I think you will be able to regain your freedom. ”

A hint of cunning flashed in the woman's amber-transparent blue eyes, and she said with a smile: "Freedom? Did the old lady say that the contract was terminated or dissolved? ”

"This ...... Shouldn't mercenaries abide by the rule of "profit first"? Jiang didn't have much money on him. ”

"Can you get a discount...... Has an extension of the contract been considered...... Forty years later? ”

After Jiang Wei heard this, his scalp was numb, this woman was eccentric, and it was too difficult. He had no choice but to clench his fists and say: "It's better to meet the prime minister together after returning to Hanzhong, and he will give you an official establishment after explaining the reason." ”

"Yes, yes! The old lady suddenly felt that the status of a soldier was not bad. ”

Ju Fu looked at Jiang Wei with a sympathetic look and said, "This woman is very difficult, Boyo is the same age as us, can't you see the mind of that Hu girl?" ”

Liu Yin looked at Jiang Wei with a yearning expression and said with a smile: "Hey, the boss is smart." It's just a matter of pretending to be painted, master. Well, finally someone can compete with my Tongyan Liu Yin in the love field. ”

"Shut up!"

Entering the Jiange Road is considered to have officially stepped into the boundary of Yizhou, Yizhou has a vast land, and its area is the most in the thirteen states, not to mention that this state is fertile for thousands of miles, the wind and rain are smooth, the people are simple, and the road is not left behind. Therefore, Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, built the foundation of the emperor here.

Shu Jing is late, by the Huanhua Creek, who grows the fragrance. The sky and the roses, the face of the dew is even, and the flourishing stamen is delicate and yellow. Treat the king, see the bright flowers, and the ochre robe is the same light.

A sword pavilion clearly separates the two completely different scenery of the verdant mountains and the yellow sand. Under this verdant greenery, a pair of brothers were talking.

The thin young man sighed and said, "Big brother, I can only send you here at most." The elder brother, a middle-aged man in a blue coat, said with a smile: "Why do I, a degraded person, bother my brother to send him away?

Ju Fu looked excited, and said loudly: "Big brother, you still have a lot of chances, and the defeat of the street pavilion is all the fault of that Ma Tan." ”

Jufu's brother is named Ju'an, who has been in the army for many years and was promoted to the tooth gate before the Northern Expedition. Unfortunately, this man was unlucky enough to be sent to Ma Tan, who was one of the 500 men who fled with him.

Ju An touched his brother's head and said with a smile: "Why mention the past, you have a great future, you have to cherish it." ”

Ju Fu's eyes suddenly dimmed, and he beat his chest and said, "How can I have this qualification?" In the battle of Yiling, because of my mistakes, the brothers of the reconnaissance battalion were killed and wounded, didn't the eldest brother know the nickname given to me by the people of Jingzhou? General of human bones. ”

At this moment, Ju'an's face also sank, and he said sharply: "Those have nothing to do with you, the reconnaissance battalion you led during the Battle of Yiling was surrounded and annihilated by Zhu Ran because of wrong intelligence. In fact, most of the reason you were promoted as a hero was to cover up the mistakes that the person made. And the ...... who released the wrong information"

"Who is it? I want to crush him to ashes. ”

"Why bother, you and I can't afford to mess with that person."

"Tell me, big brother, it's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years."

"General Wu Ban, a native of Dongzhou."

Jiang Wei hurried back to the annex in Zitong and covered the doors and windows. He hurriedly took off his shirt and gritted his teeth to tear off the broken leaves of herbs and flesh that had stuck to the wound on his right shoulder. Immediately, he took a deep breath, mashed the herbs he bought from the medicine shop, applied them to the wound that had been slightly rotten, and wrapped them in white yarn, through which the dark green liquid oozed a little.

"Although this injury will take at least three months of rest to heal, it is worth it, and I have gained a lot from this adventure." The man laughed and muttered to himself. It turned out that as soon as Zhuge Liang learned the news of his safe return, he urgently summoned him to meet. It turned out that Jiang Wei already knew what Jiang Wei did in the Northern Expedition.

Jiang Wei sat on the couch and smiled, General Fengyi called it well, but it was just a miscellaneous general. This time, he should hope to be one of the Siping generals.

The orthodox grades are divided into three categories: flat, town, and levy. In order from low to high, Cao Rui's promotion of Zhang He from General Zhenxi to General Zhengxi is equivalent to correcting Zhang He, the deputy commander of the Northwest Theater.

Unlike other miscellaneous generals, any orthodox general can dispatch an army of nearly 1,000 people without the need for a tiger talisman, and can also recruit more than 100 people as his personal guards, and have full authority at his disposal.

Military power is a priceless wealth for every general!

However, in addition to being promoted, there was another thing that entangled Jiang Wei and made him unable to sleep peacefully.

That morning, including him, almost all the civilian generals who participated in the Northern Expedition participated in the military meeting to dispose of Ma Yan. Whether Ma Jian is dead or alive, he doesn't care. Because this person's life and death are all in Kong Ming's thoughts. According to the development of historical trajectory, Ma Jian will definitely die. However, what made Jiang Wei puzzled was Kong Ming's attitude.

In the Zitong official mansion, Zhuge knelt in the center of the end of the hall, and the expression in his eyes changed, which was unpredictable: "Ma Jian is arrogant and arrogant, and he does not listen to commands. Wei Yan, Ma Dai brought him to the temple. ”

Fei Yi rushed from Chengdu urgently, this person's face was like a crown of jade, but there was a worry between his eyebrows: "Prime Minister, it is inevitable to make mistakes when you join the army for the first time and lead the army, who is not at fault?" Moreover, now that the Northern Expedition is a success, it is in need of talents. I also hope that the prime minister will deal with him leniently and let him redeem his credit. ”

Zhuge Liang said sharply: "Don't say too much, Liang has always had clear rewards and punishments, and those who have meritorious service will be rewarded, Wang Ping will be loyal to advise, cover the retreat with merit, join the army, unify the five departments and be a camp officer, and seal the rebellious general." From then on, the five flying armies were under the full command of Zijun you. ”

Wang Ping was overjoyed in his heart, but there was a sad look on his face: "The last general is ashamed, but he was promoted by the prime minister at this defeat." ”

Zhuge Liang sighed, shook the feather fan lightly and continued: "Liang still has a lot to worry about you in the future, I hope you can accept it." Liang himself will also be on the table on the holy self-deprecation of the third class. ”

Jiang Wan was upright and bold, and immediately stepped forward and said: "The defeat of the street pavilion is all Ma Yan's fault, what does it have to do with the prime minister?" ”

Zhuge shook his head and sighed: "This time, it is all Liang who has no way to appoint him, and he should have asked for self-depreciation in accordance with the example of the Spring and Autumn Period." Okay, bring him up. ”

After a while, the two dragged a middle-aged man in sloppy clothes and a pale face to the center of the main hall. He was supposed to be a high-spirited young man, but a defeat left him depressed. It looks like he has aged more than ten years in a few days.

The feather fan in Kong Ming's hand pointed directly at Ma Yan, and said slowly: "Liang has heard about the relevant situation from Wang Ping, you don't listen to the command and make an arbitrary opinion, causing the street pavilion to lose its defense and lose the soldiers, what kind of crime should you be guilty of?"

"The prime minister's military order, and he didn't listen to General Wang's words. Today's defeat, I have nothing to say. ”

So, are you willing to confess?

"Ma Tan is willing to engage in military law to comfort the souls who died in the street pavilion."

Zhuge Liang spread out a piece of silk paper and said, "You have made a military order before, and now you can only dispose of it in accordance with the military order." ”

Yang Yi looked sad and looked like she was about to cry. In my heart, I was very happy: (This is an evil that has to be done, although the capital crime is unfair to Ma Yan, but we Jingzhou people must rely on your head to tide over the crisis this time.) Yong'an's Li Yan, Wu Yi, Wu Ban, Deng Zhi and other Liu Zhang's old subordinates are all watching. As long as they are not satisfied, the efforts to win them over in the past will be in vain. ）

Zhao Yun stood in the row on the right, and at this time he suddenly spoke: "Prime Minister, you know the talent of the young man." If you kill a wise man who is undecided today, will he not be worthy of the enemy's will? Ahem, ahem, knock .......

Zhuge Liang looked worried, and said in a harmonious voice: "Zilong's health has not been good since he retreated, you are the pillar of the country, you should take care of yourself."

Liang also loves Ma Yan's talent, but considering the country's laws, he can't break the rules because of this. ”

Wei Yan tried to make a last fight for Ma Yan, after all, he didn't want the people of Jingzhou to kill each other: "Prime Minister, Wei Yan also agrees with General Zhao's statement, have you forgotten the credit of joining the army to pacify Meng Shu in the Southern Barbarians?" ”

Jiang Wan also persuaded: "In the past, the king of Chu killed the capable ministers and the Jin Wen Gongxi was happy, but now the world is undecided, but he kills the meritorious ministers, isn't it a pity?" ”

Yang Yi suddenly flooded at this moment, he was impassioned, and shouted: "Why don't you fulfill the beauty of the prime minister's canonical punishment? Do you want to make Ma Jian a sinner? ”

Wei Yan pointed at Yang Yi with a shocked expression: "Yang Yi...... Are you going to kill all your countrymen? ”

Deng Zhidong, who had been silent, watched the fire and said in his heart: Yang Yi finally made a move, and in order to ensure the whole group, he was so cold-blooded that he did not hesitate to let Ma Jian cut himself off.

Zhuge Liang coughed lightly, and the scarf was upturned to reveal the sideburns that were gradually turning white, and sighed: "You don't need to say anything, you have made up your mind." Sun Wu can win the world because the law must be strictly enforced, and Liang can only thank the world by cutting off horses in order to maintain the law. ”

Ma Tan knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times in a row: "Prime Minister, you treat me like your own son, and I respect Prime Minister like a father." The defeat is punished, and the way of heaven is also. Even if I die under the Nine Springs, I have no regrets. ”

"It's okay if you think like this, push off death row, and ask for beheading at noon tomorrow."

General Jiang Wei's conversation and situation at the meeting were recalled several times, and then he suddenly realized. Kong Ming's actions were a little weird, why didn't he kill Ma Jian on the spot? Maybe he had ulterior motives.