Chapter 399: The Price

Wei Ba and Zhao Tong glanced at each other and put away their smiles in unison. Of course, they knew that it couldn't be that Bu Qi wanted to see him, and Bu Qi was now talking with Liu Yan to discuss the specific process of welcoming relatives, and there was no need to meet Wei Ba specifically. Wei Ba's task is very simple, which is to stay by the side of Princess Wu, protect her safety, and ensure that she returns to Chengdu unharmed and worships Liu Yong. The specific etiquette process has nothing to do with him, and Buqi doesn't need to discuss it with him at all. It can be seen from Buqi's attitude just now, he probably has no interest in talking to him.

There is only one person who can summon him in the name of Buqi, that Princess Sun Dahu.

Wei Ba has long known what kind of character this princess of Wu Guo is, and she is so pickled when she is divorced, this Wu Guogong is mainly able to swallow it with gusto, which is strange. It's just that he didn't expect Sun Dahu to be in such a hurry, he just arrived in Xiling, and he was going to summon him.

"Be careful."

Wei Ba thought about a lot of possibilities on the road, and although he was a little surprised at this time, he didn't mess up. He replied: "Please report back to General Bu, I will be there soon." ”

When the soldiers went, Wei Ba immediately got out of the car, and then called Dunwu, Han Zhenying, and Wang Shuang. He asked Wang Shuang to lead fifty soldiers to wait outside the camp gate, and Dunwu and Han Zhenying accompanied him to advance to Yacheng, where Qi was located. Han Zhenying changed into a maid's costume and handed over the long sword to Dunwu, hiding only a short sword on her body.

Wei Ba believed that even if Sun Dahu was mad and prepared heavy troops to kill him, he would not be able to kill these three masters in an instant. As long as there is the slightest mistake, Han Zhenying, who can come and go, can break out of the encirclement. Send a signal, and Wang Shuang and Zhao Tong will rush through a distance of no more than a hundred paces with their soldiers and spearmen, and enter Yacheng to meet their retreat.

Of course, this is not a foolproof plan, but when things get to this point, what is the perfect plan? If he really wants to meet a madman, he will do whatever it takes, and if he has to get rid of him quickly, then he will have to admit that he is unlucky.

To Wei Ba's surprise, it was really a step to see him. Bu Qi and Liu Yan sat separately as guests. Zhang Wen and Fei Yi were also present. Judging by the cups and plates on the table, they had been drinking for a while. There was also a table next to it, on which the same wine and food were placed, but it was not touched at all. I think it was just prepared for him.

Wei Ba stepped forward to salute. Bu Qi waved his hand. His expression was a little unnatural and he said: "I'm really ashamed, I'm so busy these days that I'm dizzy, and I'm just talking to General Liu about welcoming my relatives." But he forgot about Wei Shizhong, please don't blame. ”

Wei Ba smiled, didn't even dare to say it, took a seat, raised his glass to toast Buqi, and said a few polite words that were not salty or light. At this time, a maid walked out from behind with a brocade box, walked straight to Wei Ba, knelt down on her knees, raised the brocade box high above her head, and said softly: "The princess appreciates the treasure knife in Wei's servant." ”

Wei Ba was startled, put down his chopsticks, and turned his gaze to Buqi. Bu Qi was also a little surprised, and looked at the maid suspiciously. Liu Yan sank his face, put his hands in his sleeves, and said nothing. Zhang Wen and Fei Yi glanced at each other, both a little embarrassed. Princess Sun did this a bit recklessly, and it was not in line with etiquette. If you want to reward, it shouldn't be missed by the chief officer Liu Yan, and rewarding Wei Ba alone is easy to misunderstand.

Bu Qi obviously thought of this as well, but he couldn't think about it, he coughed: "This...... Since it is a princess reward, Wei Shizhong should not be polite, accept it. ”

Wei Ba glanced at Fei Yi instructively, and Fei Yi nodded helplessly. Wei Ba got up and was about to bow down, when the maid opened the brocade box, revealing a short knife with exquisite workmanship, looked at Wei Ba and said, "The princess said, this knife is very sharp, and it is the princess's favorite thing." I heard that Wei Shizhong was a young hero and made many military exploits, so he gave Wei Shizhong. I hope that Wei Shizhong can wear it with him, and make more military exploits in the future, so as not to disappoint the princess's kindness. ”

Wei Ba hurriedly saluted, took the brocade box, took out the knife, looked at it pretendedly, praised the good knife a few times, put the knife on his waist, and then thanked the princess, and the maid got up and left.

Bu Qi and the others looked at each other, and the next wine was a little tasteless, and it ended hastily.

After sending Liu Yan, Wei Ba and others away, Bu Qi, who had been smiling and smiling, sank his face, came to the courtyard where the princess was, and went straight to the small building. Sun Luban was born to Mrs. Bu, and Mrs. Bu was his daughter, in terms of seniority, Sun Luban was his granddaughter, and those waiters didn't dare to stop him at all, so they had to report to Sun Luban in front of him.

When Buqi entered the door, Sun Luban had already left the bed and bowed: "General." ”

"If you want to give Wei Ba a knife, won't weishenme discuss it with me in advance?" Bu Qi was not polite, and said straight to the point: "Do you know that I am discussing a big matter with them?" You suddenly want to see Wei Ba, and you have messed up all my affairs. ”

Sun Luban pouted: "What's a big deal, isn't it just a matter of welcoming relatives?" It's been all about preparing for so many days, what else is there to prepare? ”

"You?!" Bu Qi was choked for a while, and he didn't know how to explain to Sun Luban. He walked back and forth in the house twice, and said in a very stern tone: "This is a national matter, not something that one of your daughter's family should know." From now on, if you have anything, you must discuss it with me first, and you must not act on your own. ”

"Got it." Sun Luban responded lightly and lowered his head. Seeing her expression, Bu Qi knew that he had nothing to say to her, so he flicked his sleeves and strode out of the door. It wasn't until Buqi's footsteps went away that Sun Luban raised his head and snorted disapplauded: "State affairs, state affairs, you know how to use state affairs to scare people." When I kill Wei Ba, you will know what the real state affairs are. ”

Wei Ba returned to the station, ripped off the knife from his waist, and threw it on the case. Zhao Tong, who was reading the paperwork, saw it and praised it: "What a delicate knife." ”

"Really?" Wei Ba pointed to the knife: "You pull out the knife and take a look." ”

Zhao Tong looked at him in surprise, put down the paperwork, and picked up the short knife that was beautifully decorated and inlaid with at least seven or eight gems. As soon as the knife came into his hands, he felt a little surprised: "Why is this knife so light?" ”

"Then the little widow is playing with me." Wei Ba smiled bitterly: "This is a fake knife." ”

"Fake knives?"

"The scabbard is real, the handle is real, but the knife is fake, I don't know what it is, it doesn't look like wood, it looks like some kind of wax or something." Wei Ba carefully pulled out the knife, revealing the blade that looked bright inside, but there was no murderous aura, and with a light press on the case, the tip of the knife was bald, and with a little strength, the entire blade was crooked.

Zhao Tong was stunned for a while, not knowing what to say, so he guessed: "Could it be that she wants you to have no weapons available when you are in danger?" ”

Wei Ba shook his head: "I don't know, if that's the case, then she is too naΓ―ve to think about it." ”

"But she doesn't seem to be very clever, princess, to play such a prank." Zhao Tong shook his head again and again, feeling incredible. Wei Ba didn't speak, but what he thought of was today's somewhat weird banquet. Since he went, the other four people in the room had spoken a little unnaturally.

……

Liu Yan lowered his head and sat behind the desk, silent. Fei Yi sat across from him, turning his fingers slowly, glancing at him from time to time, with both disdain and worry in his eyes.

After a long time, Liu Yan raised his head and looked at Fei Yi pitifully: "Join the army, is this really what the prime minister means?" ”

"How many more times do you want me to say it?" Fei Yi said unhurriedly: "If you don't have the guts, then I haven't said it." However, if you are bullied by Wei Ba's father and son again in the future, don't cry in front of the prime minister. ”

Liu Yan's face turned red, and he said anxiously: "Fei Jun, I know the prime minister's hard work, but if there is no evidence at all, in case of future incidents, how can I deal with it?" Wei Yan's puppet is not a reasonable person. ”

"Do you still know that Wei Yan is unreasonable?" Fei Yi unceremoniously interrupted Liu Yan, "Do you not believe me, or do you not believe the prime minister?" If you want evidence, will you put the blame on the prime minister when the time comes? ”

Liu Yan was speechless, he did think so, but in front of Fei Yi, how dare he say this.

Fei Yi moved and was silent for a long time: "I'll tell you the truth, Wei Ba has been guarding against you for a long time." In addition to those around him, there were hundreds of elites hidden in the shadows. With your thousand people, if you want to kill him, it's a dream. Now that I have transferred those people away and gone deep into the Wu realm, you are completely sure that you will succeed in one blow, not to mention that there are Wu people to help. In the future, if the incident happens, you can put the blame on the Wu people, Wei Yan has no evidence, does he dare to kill you? ”

Liu Yan's eyes flickered, he gritted his teeth, and his eyes became more and more fierce. He nodded vigorously: "Since this is the case, then I will listen to Fei Jun's arrangement, kill this shaft, relieve the worries of the prime minister, and eliminate the trouble for the country." ”

Fei Yi smiled slightly: "This is like a man." You can rest assured, we have arranged this matter very well, and there will be no accidents. He stood up and patted Liu Yan on the shoulder: "After this matter is completed, you may have to suffer a little grievance temporarily." But don't worry, the prime minister won't treat you badly. ”

Liu Yan fell to the ground: "Yan's loyalty to the prime minister can be seen by the sun and the moon. ”

Fei Yi smiled silently and got up to leave. Liu Yan fell to his knees and raised his head for a long time, his forehead was full of fine beads of sweat. His eyes were bloodshot and red, but his face was red and white for a while, changing constantly.

He knew that he had no way out, and he had to do it, and he had to do it, and he had to do it if he didn't do it. Otherwise, his fate will definitely be miserable.

Of course, if he does, his fate may not be much better. But he had no choice, the lesser of two evils, and he had no other way to retreat except to obey Zhuge Liang's arrangement. He used to be a vassal of Liu Bei, and now he is a vassal of Zhuge Liang. If it weren't for Zhuge Liang, how could he have today's position with his ability? He hadn't even participated in a real battle, so how could he be above a fierce general like Wei Yan and rank as a rear general?

There is no such thing as a free lunch, and any benefit has a price. Now, it's time for him to pay the price. (To be continued......)

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