Liu Chan's suggestion was in the hands of Wei Ba. He has always maintained a relationship with Zhuge Liang and refused to confront Jingxiang head-on, because he knew that Jingxiang was not monolithic, as was the case with Xiang's uncles and nephews, as well as with Feng Jin, Fu Xing and other martial artists. But it is impossible for these people to be willing to turn against Zhuge Liang for him, if he wants to break with Zhuge Liang, these people will definitely abandon him and resolutely support Zhuge Liang for their own interests.

Wei Ba then went to Xiang Pet and asked him to allocate two hundred of the strongest Tiger Benlang. Nominally, Hu Benlang is in charge of Dong Yun, and there is a Shaofu above Dong Yun, but in fact, the entire power of the forbidden army is in the hands of Xiang Pet, and he is the real supreme commander of the forbidden army. Hu Ben Lang and Yu Lin Lang, including the Five Battalions and the Tiger Bu Battalion, are all under his control.

After listening to Wei Ba's request, Xiang Pet didn't say anything, and asked Zhao Tong to be called. "You are responsible for this matter, and you can choose all the tiger benlangs."

Zhao Tong was overjoyed when he heard this, glanced at Wei Ba gratefully, and went out to wait.

"Satisfied?" Xiang Pet looked at Wei Ba calmly.

"Thank you very much."

"Don't thank me." Waved his hand to the pet: "This is the prime minister's order haode." ”

Wei Ba was stunned for a moment, and then smiled again: "Then I have to be grateful to the prime minister." However, if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known the prime minister's good intentions, so I should still xiexie you. ”

Xiang Pet finally laughed, and after a long silence, he said thoughtlessly: "I hope you don't live up to the Prime Minister's expectations and handle this matter well." Then, without waiting for Wei Ba to ask, he raised his hand to see off the guest.

Wei Ba went out in confusion. Zhao Tong, who was waiting under the corridor, immediately greeted him, and said with a smile: "Ziyu, I finally have the opportunity to do things with you." ”

"What's so fun about this?" Wei Ba and Zhao Tong often practiced spears together, and they have been together for a long time, just like they were as familiar and informal as Zhao Guang at the beginning. "It's a chore, don't think it's a good thing."

"I know." Zhao Tongyi walked side by side with Wei Ba and said: "I'll be honest with you, Xiang Du is generous, but there are no useful ones among Hu Benlang. You have to count on them, and they will definitely be disappointed. ”

"And what do you have to do?"

"I don't have much to do." Zhao Tong chuckled softly: "But." I can take fifty spearmen with me. ”

"That's great." Wei Ba was very happy. The Zhao family is good at spears. Whether it is a foot spear or a riding spear, the strength is very strong. However, the total number of people is not much, about three hundred, which is the least in the middle of Shu Han. Zhao Yun and Zhao Guang set out. There were fifty or sixty people left in the house. Zhao Tong wanted to take fifty people away. Almost all out.

"That's not enough." Walking to the secluded place, Zhao Tong stopped and stared intently at Wei Ba's eyes: "A hundred warriors." Add fifty more spearmen, and our strength is still insufficient. Ziyu, you should find some more helpers. ”

"Where are the helpers?"

"Guanjia."

"Guanjia?" Wei Ba was a little surprised: "Why should they help me?" ”

"I don't know why they will help you, but I know that Guan Xing is very concerned about you during this time. He often goes to the palace gate and asks about you. I don't think he will be without reason. ”

Wei Ba pondered for a moment, as if he had an understanding. He turned around and was about to leave, but Zhao Tong grabbed him again: "There is one more thing." ”

"What's the matter?" Wei Ba smiled and said to Zhao Tong: "You and my senior brother, is it necessary to be so secretive?" ”

Zhao Tong laughed embarrassedly: "I want to buy three hundred sets of weapons from the Wei family." He paused, and then said, "Don't worry, the price is up to you, and I will never bargain." Although my Zhao family is not very rich, they still have this money. ”

Wei Ba smiled, pointed at Zhao Tong, and said jokingly: "Sure enough, sure enough, Boren, you are much more scheming than Zhong Jian." ”

Zhao Tong didn't think it was angry, and smiled. He went to the Wei family many times to teach spear techniques, and he had long been greedy for the weapons and equipment of the Wei family's military soldiers. This time, he offered to bring fifty spearmen to help, of course, not only to help Wei Ba, but also to take the opportunity to strengthen the strength of the Zhao family. Zhao Yun has always been cautious and refuses to increase the number of parts, so he can only start by improving his equipment. The armor and weapons made by Wei Jiatie are even more sophisticated than those made by the officials, and he will not seize this opportunity to open his mouth to Wei Ba, let alone when.

Wei Ba happily agreed, and then turned around to find Guan Xing. Guan Xing was chatting with Zhang Shao in the camp while packing up his things and preparing to go home. They were not on duty in the palace, so they did not have to live in the camp, but at home at night. Seeing Wei Ba, both of them laughed.

"Two things." Wei Ba said straight to the point: "The first thing is business, after you prepare first, there will be an edict immediately, and you will go to Yong'an to welcome your relatives with General Liu Yan." ”

When Zhang Shao heard this, he nodded hurriedly.

"The second thing is a private matter, Dingguo, I also want to go to greet my relatives, can you lend me some sword and shield hands?"

From the moment Wei Ba entered the door, Guan Xing was paying attention to his every move, hearing him say that he wanted to borrow a sword and shield hand, Guan Xing laughed, and then deliberately pursed his lips disapprehantly, and said in Wei Ba's tone: "Why? Give a reason first? ”

"I don't need to give you a reason." Wei Ba said disdainfully: "Because you can't be the master of this matter, I won't give it to you if there is a reason." ”

"You?!" Guan Xing was so angry that he smoked, but Zhang Shao stroked his palm: "Ziyu is reasonable, this matter, Dingguo really doesn't count." ”

Guan Xing shrugged his shoulders, and then said disapprerovingly: "Okay, I don't count what I said." But don't think my sister will be able to help you. Our Guan family is so much of a family, but we can't just waste it, unlike some people, who toss casually, and cry twice to our sisters and sisters when they have no money, and fill in all the holes. ”

Zhang Shao was angry and funny: "You two are vindictive, why did you get involved with me?" ”

The three of them laughed for a while, and went out of the camp together to return to the city. Yu Linlang was stationed outside the city, but the Zhang family of the Guan family was in the city, they broke up at the gate of the city, Zhang Shao left first, Guan Xing said to Wei Ba with a smile: "Why, don't you say a word to our family?" ”

Wei Ba hesitated. The last time I competed with Guan Feng, I was bitten by Guan Feng at the vital point, painful and happy, but I was somewhat embarrassed, and I never looked for Guan Feng later, and Guan Feng never came to him. Now that I have something to ask Guan Feng, I am embarrassed and can't open my mouth.

Seeing that Wei Ba didn't speak, Guan Xing didn't say much, and turned the horse's head. Along the palace walls. Walk towards the Guan family. Wei Ba followed, and the two went hand in hand, but they didn't say anything. When they arrived at Guan's house, Guan Xing's wife had already been notified. Snacks and dishes are ready. Ask them to wash up and take a seat. asked people to invite Guan Feng again. After a while, Guan Feng came out of the backyard and glanced at Wei Ba. She nodded expressionlessly, sat down on her own, lowered her head and started eating, looking very indifferent.

However, Wei Ba saw some embarrassment from her indifference, and knew that she probably thought of something, so he raised his wine glass, took the initiative to leave the table and walked in front of Guan Feng, and gave a deep salute: "Sister, I took the liberty to visit today, and I want to ask my sister for help." ”

Guan Feng looked at him, put down his chopsticks, picked up the wine glass, and tried his best to hide the embarrassment in his eyes. "How can I help you?"

Wei Ba did not shirk and explained the situation straightforwardly. Guan Feng listened quietly, and it wasn't until Wei Ba said that she wanted to borrow the sword and shield hand, and she smiled faintly: "This gang can help, but you have to be clear, we can't help you in vain." ”

Wei Ba nodded again and again, touched Guan Feng with the wine glass in his hand, and then drank it all. "Sister, don't worry, I will never let the Guan family suffer. This point should be very clear to Dingguo. ”

"That's that, that's." Guan Xing also chimed in.

Guan Feng glanced at Guan Xing, shook the wine glass in his hand, and said unhurriedly: "If you don't know this, you won't be able to enter the door today." However, I want to remind you that our Guan family can help more than just a few hundred sword and shield hands. I don't know if you're ready for this? ”

Of course, Wei Ba came to Guan Mansion not only to borrow a sword and shield hand, but he also wanted to know what Guan Feng's intentions were. After listening to Guan Feng's words, he probably understood.

When it comes to the old ministers of Shu Han's dragon slave department, everyone will mention Guan Zhang first. Guan and Zhang seem to be linked, but in fact, the Guan family and the Zhang family are very different now, and these differences come from the difference in the relationship with Zhuge Liang, but the root cause is the difference between the personalities of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

In addition to being loyal to Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's personalities are actually opposite. Guan Yu loves nurses, but treats scholars slowly, Zhang Fei is polite to scholars, but cruel and unkind to his subordinates. It is precisely because of the different attitudes towards scholars that their relationship with Zhuge Liang is also very different. Guan Yu saw that Zhuge Liang was condescending, but Zhang Fei was very respectful to Zhuge Liang. After their deaths, Zhuge Liang's attitude towards their heirs was also different. Zhang Fei's daughter was able to enter the palace as a queen because of Zhuge Liang's support. And the Guan family, except for the usual practice such as the heir, did not receive any additional attention from Zhuge Liang.

It seems that Guan Zhang is still tied, but in fact, in terms of strength, the Guan family can no longer be compared with the Zhang family. Guan Feng is a strong person, she is not willing to accept the status quo, so she pins her hopes on Wei Ba. The Guan family wants to cooperate with Wei Ba, but it is not as simple as borrowing a few people to use it, what she needs is in-depth cooperation.

Wei Ba smiled: "Sister, how do I think I am ready?" ”

Guan Feng glanced at him: "I want to ask, what do you think of my three suggestions?" It's been so long, you can't forget, right? ”

Wei Ba smiled bitterly and shook his head: "How can I forget." Every word my sister said that day, I engraved it in my heart, thinking about it day and night, but I was too stupid to understand it. ”

"Oh, why didn't you figure it out?" Guan Feng lowered his head and gently placed the wine glass on the table.

Wei Ba said his worries again. Guan Feng's three suggestions correspond to three difficulties, which look beautiful, but they are not feasible.

Guan Feng listened and smiled slightly: "The three difficulties you mentioned, in my opinion, are just one difficulty. ”

"Which one?"

"The first." Guan Feng's eyes suddenly became fierce, and she said word by word: "It's whether you dare to fight against Cheng." When you meet on a narrow road, the brave wins, with courage, and if you don't have this courage, then there is no point. ”

Wei Ba smacked his lips: "Sister, that's true, but if you don't have the strength, you only have a lot of blood, and it's just the courage of a vain, and it won't help......"

Guan Feng interrupted Wei Ba's explanation and asked, "I have already said just now, only the first of your so-called three difficulties is a difficulty. Let me ask you again: Do you have the courage to fight against Cheng? ”

Wei Ba frowned, looking at Guan Feng intently, Guan Feng's eyes were a little flustered for a moment, and then stabilized again. She bit her lip lightly, looked back at Wei Ba's eyes fearlessly, her face was calm, but the hand holding the wine glass involuntarily trembled a little.

Wei Ba also asked word by word: "Words are like the wind, and they are not enough to rely on." My sister thinks for herself, do I have the courage to do this? ”

Guan Feng's eyes tightened, he bit his lip lightly, was silent for a long time, raised his wine glass, signaled to Wei Ba, and drank it all.

Wei Ba breathed a sigh of relief, slowed down his tone and asked, "Can that sister tell me now, aren't the other two difficulties of Weishenme difficult?" ”

Guan Feng smiled slightly: "The other two difficulties you mentioned, one is people, and the other is money. People, we have people. My Guan family still has more than 300 sword and shield hands, and the Zhang family still has more than 600 parts, and the people of the Zhao family must know better than me, in addition, it should not be a problem to gather 2,000 people. As for money, do you know that Chengdu Weishenme is short of money? ”

Wei Ba shook his head. He knows some, but he should listen to Guan Feng now.

Guan Feng sneered: "Because that money is hidden in the warehouses of several of our houses." ”

Wei Ba suddenly realized. (To be continued......)