That night, the night had been three watches, and the Prime Minister's Mansion in Zitong City was still brightly lit. A middle-aged man in a black coat was standing outside the door and said to a small servant: "This little brother, I bother you to inform the prime minister, just say that Deng Zhi wants to see him." ”

After a while, the vermilion gate opened again, and the little ghost said to Deng Zhi: "The prime minister invited the general to the study to talk about it, please come with me." ”

Deng Zhi looked in through the window lattice, and an old figure was even more rickety under the oil lamp, but the man was still immersed in reading the official documents, which could be large or small, up to the national public vessels, and sent down to the Southern Barbarian Wilderness. This person is the prime minister of Shu Han who must bow down to everything, Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang hid his face with his cuffs, yawned, and his fatigue naturally revealed. I heard him ask with a smile: "Deng Zhi, what is the important matter of coming alone so late?"

Deng Zhi stepped forward and poured a cup of tea and handed it to Kong Ming, and said meaningfully: "This morning, in the political affairs hall, the prime minister acted differently than in the past. After thinking about it, the subordinates roughly understood the prime minister's intentions. ”

After Zhuge Liang heard this, his frowning brows eased slightly, and he said, "You also want to intercede for Youchang?" Not listening to the command is worse than defeat, and I can't find an excuse to spare him. ”

Deng Zhi shook his head and smiled: "There is another person who can intercede for the young, but it is not me." Aren't you waiting for him when you stay awake late at night? Whether the horse is slashed or not, it may be a test you have given him. ”

Zhuge Liang said: "Hehe, Liang took Ma Jian into custody just to correct the law in front of the public tomorrow, and he didn't think about it. ”

Deng Zhi hugged his fists and said: "Now the power of the Han Dynasty is the weakest in the Three Kingdoms, and the time and place are lost. In my heart, there has never been a distinction between Jingxiang and Xichuan, and now no one will be happy if Ma Tan makes a mistake, Wu Yi and Li Yan also think so. ”

Zhuge muttered for a moment, and then sighed: "You're right, these are all bright incompetence. The people of Jingzhou, Dongzhou, and Xichuan are not of the same mind for a day, and I can't sleep well. ”

Suddenly, the little guy's voice came from outside the door: "Report, General Fengyi is waiting outside the mansion." ”

Deng Zhi laughed and said, "Prime Minister, it seems that the person you were waiting for is finally here, so I will avoid it." ”

Zhuge Liang looked overjoyed, and hurriedly said, "No, you can also listen to this matter." By the way, you can get to know this young man, please hurry up. ”

After a while, the door was gently pushed open again. A pair of young men and women walked towards Zhuge Liang side by side, both clasping their fists and saying, "See the prime minister." ”

Zhuge Liang looked suspicious and asked softly, "Boyo, Liang has been waiting for you for a long time." Who's this girl next to you? ”

Jiang Wei had already thought of his words before he came, and he replied fluently at this moment: "Because I was busy with military affairs before, I didn't have time to report to the prime minister." This woman was a mercenary of the Qiang people before, and after the defeat of the Qiang people, she temporarily lived in our camp. It was with her help that the last general was able to successfully persuade Cheriji to surrender. ”

Yang Lan looked serious at the moment, and the two of them were judged before, only listening to her straight face: "The little woman Yang Lan visited the prime minister, because she was deeply moved by the righteousness of the prime minister to revive the Han family, I am willing to follow the Han to fight against the traitors." ”

Jiang Wei couldn't help but sigh in his heart: So to speak, when I was asked for a reward, my face was much more hideous.

Zhuge Liang made no secret of his admiration for Yang Lan, and immediately laughed and said: "What a heroine among women, and her conversation is not like that of ordinary Qiang people." It is a blessing to have you to help you. Let's ask Miss Yang and Boyo to act together. ”

Yang Lan turned back into a royal sister in a second, and shouted loudly: "Oh yes, great! Jiang Wei, you see, the old lady said that this long-bearded uncle is very reasonable. ”

Jiang Wei held his head with his hands, and could only smile bitterly: "I showed my feet in less than three or four sentences, as I expected." ”

Zhuge Liang didn't care, and the color of appreciation in his eyes was even stronger: "Liang is not a rigid person. I knew that the girl was this kind of character, and I didn't need to be a crepe. Introduction. This is the Yangwu general Deng Zhi, and the restoration of diplomatic relations with Sun Wu before is his credit. ”

Jiang Wei waved at Deng Zhi and said with a smile: "I had a relationship with General Deng in Xia, the general's archery skills are superb, and I almost hit the trick with an arrow that night." ”

Deng Zhi knew that Jiang Wei had no malicious intentions, and also quipped: "The thirteenth battalion has changed a lot under your leadership, the first battle of Hanzhong acted quickly, the marching interval was orderly, and the expression was solemn, quite Zhou Yafu's style. If no Boyo breaks into the enemy's ranks, capture the commander. Whether General Zhao and I can get out of danger is still two words. ”

Zhuge Liang sighed with emotion: "It's been a long time since I've heard Deng Zhi praise a young man like this, and Boyo should be happy." He has a straightforward personality, and when he meets someone he doesn't like, he will definitely not pretend to be colorful, and today's praise shows that you are good at managing the army. ”

Jiang Wei knew that the reason why Kong Ming was so verbose was completely for his own sake, and introducing Deng Zhi was actually to make friends with Liu Zhang's old faction and expand his contacts. Everything was going according to the predetermined trajectory of history, and soon after, he was the heir to the great cause of Kong Ming's Northern Expedition.

At this time, Jiang Wei didn't want to have a deep friendship with Deng Zhi, he was not Kong Ming, and he couldn't dance on three tightropes. He immediately changed the topic and said, "I came here tonight to ask the prime minister for one thing." As for whether Ma was punished for joining the army, I was very light at the military meeting, so I could not say more. Although I understand Prime Minister Kuang's determination to correct the law, I still ask you to open up. ”

Zhuge Liang frowned, and said sharply: "You should know best if you follow Ma Tan to fight in the street pavilion." His sins are unforgivable. ”

Jiang Wei stepped forward, his voice extremely cold and calm: "I dare to guess that you still have the heart to let Ma join the army, but this method must take care of the table and how to appease the interests of the three parties." ”

Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed with a gleam, he thought that Jiang Wei didn't know anything about politics, but he didn't expect this young man to be so sophisticated. He smiled faintly and sighed: "I'm ashamed to be seen through by a young man." Most of the responsibility for Youchang's negligence this time lies with me, and Liangben wants to follow Sun Quan's appointment of Lu Xun, so that Youchang can become famous like Lu Xun. However, Liang's selfishness actually blinded an important fact, Lu Xun had participated in the battle to pacify Shanyue before paying homage to the general, and his combat experience was not abundant, but he had always stayed by my side to plan strategies. Liang knows that the responsibility is not all on Youchang, so he wants to let him live, but he must not do it openly. ”

Since the fiasco of the Battle of Xiegu, Jiang Wei has been thinking about finding a staff officer for the often defeated army, but in his previous life, he didn't know anything about the strategists in the late Shu Han Dynasty, but Ma Jian was slightly famous. Ma Tan's defeat was due to lack of experience, not to a defect in ability. Since this person can repeatedly offer miraculous strategies when conquering the Southern Barbarians, he must have something extraordinary.

Ma Jian Ma is young, he Jiang Wei was saved.

Jiang Wei thought for a moment before he said: "Leave this matter to me, so can the prime minister accept any of the actions below?"

Zhuge Liang nodded and said: "Everything is according to your thoughts, this matter must be done secretly, otherwise it will be difficult for Liang to give an explanation to the undead of tens of thousands of Han soldiers." In addition, Liang has named you the general of Pingbei, and I have 5,000 soldiers in Zitong before the Northern Expedition, and the number is Wudang Army. This is the talisman for dispatching the Pawnless Army, and you can choose a general under you to command. This new army will be handed over to you, Beryo. ”

"No, Jiang Weiding lives up to the importance of the prime minister, and should contribute to the revival of the Han Dynasty, then I will invite Ma to join the army and return to the camp" (Kong Ming treats me like a son, I Jiang Wei has nothing to reciprocate, only inherit your ideals and do it to the world, this ideal is not a fantasy.) ）

In just one meeting, Deng Zhi gradually developed a good impression of Jiang Wei. This young man has an extraordinary bearing and rigorous behavior, no wonder the prime minister values him so much.

After the three of them left, Zhuge Liang slowly turned around, took out a Jinpa, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said to himself: "Jiang Wei is not only very insightful in military affairs, but also brave and bold, and proficient in the art of war. What's even more valuable is that this person has a Han family in his heart. Looks like I can go with peace of mind, Emperor Xian. ”