Before entering the slope, Bu Qi took one last look back and looked east.

The busy old farmers on the Wuzhang Plain, the people on the streets of Yixian County, and the high walls of Chang'an in the distance are faintly visible.

As for the "Hou Su Lai Pavilion" that can't be seen, it goes without saying, Bu Qiu feels that it should be difficult for him to forget it in his life.

When he left Chang'an and returned, Lu Zijing had someone to send a message, but he was politely rejected by Bu Qi.

In all fairness, Bu Qi couldn't say anything bad about his old boss Lu Su, and he also had a lot of admiration and regret in his heart.

Now that Lu Su is here, it is unknown whether he will stay under General Zuo.

But in Jiangdong, Lu Zijing decided not to go back.

If you want Lu Zijing to show his talents, then in Buqi, it is better to see each other than not to see each other.

He arched his hand in the direction of Chang'an in the east, and then walked calmly into the slope with his head held high.

Getting General Zuo's approval was only the first step, and then he had to go to Hanzhong to transfer to Hanshui to take a boat, and go down the river to Jingzhou to stay, not only to write a letter to discuss with Sun Hou, but also to discuss with Jiang Wan, Xu Shu, Guan Yu and others who were in charge of Jingzhou affairs.

Before entering the slope, Buqi left a faint sigh:

"If Sun Hou can not trust Lu ......"

The sigh landed, and the sound became low and inaudible.

Just when Buqi stepped into the Bao Slope Road and turned back, a group of messengers who also set off from Chang'an had passed through Shaanxi County, and made a detour to the south in Xin'an, intending to go straight to Jiaxian through Yiyang through Guangcheng Pass.

After Gaine and his entourage were verified in Shaanxi County, they were told that Prime Minister Cao Cheng had moved to Jiaxian County since April this year.

"Jiaxian is located in the north of the capital of Xu, why is the prime minister stationed here?"

Xiahouba, who was only twenty-four years old, was a little strange, and subconsciously asked.

As soon as he asked, he understood the reason for coming, and a wry smile appeared on his face.

But the guards on the opposite side did not hesitate:

"If it weren't for the defeat of Guanzhong and the loss of Tongguan, why would Prime Minister Cao Cheng have to move to Jiaxian?"

Xiahou Ba suddenly had a look of shame on his face, and it was difficult to justify.

In fact, what I saw along the way was exactly like this, because of the loss of Tongguan, Prime Minister Cao Cheng had to divide his troops to garrison Hongnong Shaanxi County in case Liu Bei left the pass.

The original Jingbei war was not over yet, although there were many troops, but the defense methods of the city of Yang were endless and united, and it seemed that it still had a lot of spare strength after holding it for more than four months.

The move to Jiaxian was to take care of both sides, but for these Shaanxi County defenders, they were full of complaints.

Seeing that Xiahou Ba didn't refute, the protector said even more lightly:

"That is, Cao Gong misses the old feelings, otherwise he only needs a good general, and Guanzhong can be guarded for three or five months, right?"

Xiahouba finally chose to turn around and leave without saying a word.

The handwritten letter from his father on his chest and the handwritten letter from General Zuo reminded him of the urgency of his trip and the fact that he could not afford to cause trouble.

It's just that when leaving Shaanxi County, Xiahou Ba turned around, with a trace of undisguised disdain in his eyes:

When Liu Bei's army comes out, I will teach you to know the difficulties of my father!

After personally experiencing the defeat of the Weihe Valley, Xiahouba also understands it very well.

In the face of Liu Beijun, who surrendered without a fight, what about bravery, what is the use of fierceness, the battle array clashed to break the army's heart, and there was a big victory because of the common desire of the people.

When they were bored in the camp of the soldiers in Chang'an, many of the soldiers of the Cao army had already sworn that Uncle Liu Huang was an immortal to help Xinghan.

The Weihe River builds a volcano in winter, Chang'an City is broken in half a day, and there are only a thousand people who die before and after, and Chang'an has been restored to the appearance of Zhongxing.

Such a reality is indeed difficult to accept if it is not for the help of immortals.

Xiahouba used to think hard about this, but what happened to Shaanxi County made him quickly understand:

It's time for you to understand the benefits of Liu Bei's soldiers!

All the way to the east, and finally after entering the camp in Jiaxian, Xiahouba met Prime Minister Cao Cheng in the evening.

The more intimate it is, the more rude it is, Xiahou is polite, and then he is silent.

After carefully recalling this experience in his heart, Xiahouba also heard the first question:

"Has Zhong Quan ever met Liu Bei?"

"No, only a few times from afar."

Xiahou Ba was telling the truth.

As the son of the commander-in-chief, he was worried that he would be used as a coercion to make it difficult for his father, so he concealed his identity in every possible way, but he was soon confessed by someone with a heart.

But unexpectedly, Liu Bei only sent someone over to register and didn't ask.

If you talk about special treatment, it seems that there is only a good bedding, which a soldier said was sent by order of his general.

"From the perspective of Zhongquan, what about Liu Bei?"

Cao Cao became interested, and asked Xiahouba while reading the letter slowly by candlelight.

"Looking like an elder, it's not as good as the prime minister's majesty."

"Prestige...... Hahahaha. ”

As he spoke, Cao Cao laughed to himself, and a layer of white sweat unconsciously appeared on the back of Xiahou Ba, who was laughing.

Fortunately, the prime minister did not make any unnecessary moves, and after receiving the laughter, he said undoubtedly:

"Tell me what you have seen with your own eyes since the beginning of the day, no matter how big or small."

Xiahou Ba looked at the food on the table and quietly swallowed a mouthful of water, and then began to talk while meditating.

For Cao Cao, the fact that Guanzhong was defeated had long been accepted by him.

But even after a few months, there are quite a lot of mysteries in this battle, so in the past few months, he has been pressuring Jingbei Guan Yu constantly to prevent this fierce general from having other thoughts, and at the same time, he has been spying on Guanzhong day and night.

Xiahou Zhongquan's observation may make the mystery of this battle clearer.

As for the Miao Cai letter mentioned that Liu Bei wanted to exchange him for the stability of the old Yizhou soldiers and the Ma Teng clan, Cao Cao was quite moved, but he didn't plan to agree immediately, everything still needs to be decided after listening to Xiahou Ba.

For Xiahou Ba, it was also the first time that he found that his father could have so many questions.

Zhang He's situation of leading the troops, how is the garrison of Chencang, the speed of the daily march, the ration of meals and the use of heating materials should be asked.

The weather in the Wei River Valley, the arrangement when it retreated, and every voice heard in those nights and the talk of the soldiers.

Even what he ate and saw every day after being captured, this father had to ask him carefully.

It wasn't until the Jiaxian battalion had seen the fish belly white drumming that Xiahou Bafang left with a little weakness.

Thinking about the untouched bite of food in his head, Xiahou Ba hurriedly returned with the intention of trying his best to fill his stomach first, and then have a good rest.

It's just that when he returned to the residence, he found that there was a person in the hall who had been waiting for him for a long time.

Hearing the movement, the man turned around, and the trace of hesitation in his eyes was very good, and he arched his hand and said:

"Zhongquan has returned, it is gratifying, it is valued by the prime minister, but he is also congratulated, I waited for one night, and it can be called hunger and cold."

"Wei Huang!" Xiahou Ba shouted, stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder directly:

"Why wait here for so long? Now that I have returned, I have a lot of free time. ”

Wei Huang shook his head with a straight face and said:

"I'm here to do the duty of the Prime Minister's Office."

"I also ask Zhongquan to tell the truth about Guanzhong's words and deeds."

(End of chapter)