Three Kingdoms

Wei Yan has always been a controversial figure.

Although Wei Yan's death in the end was somewhat controversial and even funny, on the whole, it is a basically certain fact that Wei Yan's personality ultimately led to his tragedy.

Wei Yan stood in front of Wubao, raising his head slightly and placing one hand on the sword beside him. The carved head of Yaizhen at the entrance of the sword scabbard reveals two fangs under the sunlight.

"I wonder where this distinguished guest is coming from?" The boy is so polite! ” After the old man withdrew, a moment later a young, somewhat immature voice sounded on the wall of Wubao, and then a small head came out, “My father is out and not in the castle. Please treat your distinguished guests slowly. Wang Haihan..."

Wei Yan frowned, "Aren't you here?" Don’t know when to return? 』

"I don't know..." said the young boy on top of Wubao, "There is almost no food in the fort. My father is out shopping, and I don't know when he will return..."

"That's it..." Wei Yan thought for a moment, and then said, "I'll come back next time... Can there be some water?" Bring as much as you want to boil..."

"Dear guest, please wait..."

The half-grown boy retracted his head, and after a while, someone hung some water hyacinths down.

Wei Yan asked someone to go up to pick him up, and he also tied a money bag and went up, "I came in a hurry, and I didn't prepare to bow. I have some money to repay you with the water!" I'm very sorry that I couldn't see Brother Yang today. I'll see you again next time! 』

Since Yang Yi was not in Wubao, Wei Yan was not interested in asking a question to a young man, so he returned. There was only one and a half young men left in Wubao. Unless he was a very familiar person, normally he would not dare to open the door. It would be even more pointless to stay outside and wait, who knows when I will be able to come back.

Wei Yan went north to Jiangling. In addition to seeing the situation in Jiangling with his own eyes, he naturally also had some personal purposes.

Nowadays, Jiangling and Nanjun in Jingzhou are basically disabled. If Wei Yan brings a large army, he may be able to occupy an empty city or something. But now with only two or three ships, dozens of people want to say Occupying Jiangling City, I'm afraid it's because I don't know how death is written...

Even if there is no plague, can Jiangling City be defended by dozens of people?

Without the help of the civilians and the surrender of the former Jiangling soldiers, even if Wei Yan really sat on the ruins of the government office in the middle of Jiangling City, planted a flag, and declared that he occupied Jiangling and was the lord of Jingzhou South County, what use would it be?

What's more, if you show your flag, it means that you have to take the responsibility of restoring order around Jiangling City. Otherwise, it will not only be useless, but may also ruin the reputation of the Hussars. So now Wei Yan can only say that he will return to the waterway. Return to Yi Dao. When the soldiers from Sichuan and Shu gradually follow up, Badong will be taken over first, and then the issue of Jiangling will be considered.

"Did you get your wish?" "After walking for a while, Gan Ning suddenly asked from the side.

Wei Yan tilted his head, then nodded, "That's it!" 』

"Tell me?" ” Gan Ning winked, obviously very interested.

"say what? There’s nothing much to talk about, just visiting an “old friend”..." Wei Yan turned his head to the side.

Gan Ning laughed, then rushed to the side where Wei Yan turned his head, "I don't believe it!" 』

Wei Yan glanced at Gan Ning, smiled, and said, "Let's talk about it when we get back!" 』

……（￢-￢）……

The boat went slowly down the water, and the water splashed on the side of the boat, making a rhythmic sound.

Suddenly, Gan Ning's head popped up from the side of the boat with a splash. He shook the water on his head from side to side like an animal. Then he raised his arm and threw a huge fish onto the deck. "Little ones," he said. , and caught it! 』

Two or three soldiers hurriedly stepped forward to catch it, otherwise the big fish might jump back into the water after a few jumps.

Gan Ning quickly climbed onto the boat, dangling with his three legs exposed, then casually put on a cloth robe, letting his messy hair stick to his head and shoulders wetly.

There is no such thing as a swimsuit or swimming cap these days...

Wei Yan laughed, extended his thumb and praised, "Xingba's water nature is really amazing!" 』

Gan Ning laughed, and immediately took the short blade, and sat on the deck of the boat to cook the big fish on the spot, "Fish and skin, use green onions in spring and mustard in autumn!" Today I found a piece of mustard, so I should eat it! Ha ha! 』

Wei Yan frowned slightly.

For a long time, many health habits under the Hussars have become fixed. Eating cooked food, drinking boiled water, and a clean and tidy camp have made many Hussars soldiers, including Wei Yan, basically They can maintain a relatively healthy state and naturally have certain immunity against some diseases.

However, something like Yusheng...

As if seeing Wei Yan's rejection, Gan Ning, with his crazy personality, immediately began to snort, "Hey, hehe, could it be that the editor doesn't dare to eat chicken?" ah? Hahaha... Jifu Yan is happy, he has received many blessings. Come and return from Hao, my journey will last forever. Drinking to keep all my friends alive is a feast for the eyes. Who is here? Ah...this, Wei Shiwen Chang..."

Wei Yan shook his head and said: "It's not that I don't dare, it's just that... the Hussars ordered that when marching outside, everyone should have cooked food and water, and those who violate it will be punished..."

Gan Ning was stunned for a moment, then turned around and asked, "Really?" Don't you try to coax me... Qiusi... to even care about this? 』

Wei Yan nodded.

"Huh!" "Gan Ning's eyes widened, he looked at Wei Yan, and then at the half-killed fish, "Well, I'm not considered one now anyway...so...this fish needs to eat the meat...otherwise... …Um? ! 』

"Well..." Gan Ning paused and suddenly changed his tone, "Forget it, let's just bake it and eat it!" 』

Wei Yan squinted over and saw Gan Ning seem to take out a piece of something from the fish's belly, and throw all the cleaned fish belly and intestines into the river.

Gan Ning didn't want to eat the fish skin, so he didn't bother to fillet the fish himself. He left the rest to his men, walked to Wei Yan and sat down, "By the way, you haven't said why you went to Yang's Wubao..." 』

Wei Yan asked: "Tell me first what you found in the fish's belly just now?" 』

"Um? Gan Ning waved his hand, "Nothing...nothing..."

"Fingers or toes?" ” Wei Yan asked.

"Hand..." Gan Ning said subconsciously, "Huh?" you saw it? Then, then... do you still eat that fish? How about I catch another one? 』

Wei Yan waved his hand, "No, it's done after it's roasted... People eat fish when they're alive, and they're eaten by fish when they're dead... It's fair... Back then, it was just like this..."

"What? Fingers too? Gan Ning asked.

"It's not a finger, but it's almost the same..." Wei Yan shook his head and said, "Back then, when a certain person was the governor of the sect, there were water thieves who made trouble... A certain person led his soldiers and chased them along the waterway to their lair. After killing them all, they I brought the thief's head back, but I was in such a hurry that I forgot to bring some lime..."

"Then the weather was hot, and the heads were put in the cabin, and there were many rots..." Wei Yan said, "Later, some soldiers said that they could be slowed down by putting them in the water, so I tied the heads and put them in the water... …』

"Hi! Gan Ning clapped his hands and said, "That's it!" 』

Wei Yan laughed and nodded, "It is true that the water rots slowly, but it also attracts a lot of fish and shrimps... But when we fished them out from under Jiangling City, they were basically chewed to pieces..."

"Then what? ” Gan Ning asked.

"Then? ” Wei Yan sneered, “Then he didn’t recognize it! Then he said that such rotten heads did not belong to thieves at all! He also said that he didn’t know where the coffin was found! Who is so? Can you do this? ! 』

"This is happening!" Gan Ning said angrily, "Why didn't the editor tell you earlier?" If you want someone, go into Wubao and let’s talk about the merits! 』

Wei Yan waved his hand, "After thinking about it, it's not the Yang family's fault. After all, the head is rotten and difficult to identify. If in a certain army, the soldiers took the rotten head to record their merits, some of them would be suspicious and ask about it." ...It's just that Yang's mouth was too foul-mouthed and he kept chattering, which hurt someone... He was also very angry at the time, so he pulled his crown and beat him on the spot..."

"Well done!" Gan Ning waved his fist, "If this happens to someone, beat him up too!" 』

Wei Yan laughed loudly, "Forget it, it's all over..."

Gan Ning nodded, "It's all over!" ’ Then I thought to myself, that’s weird. Otherwise, you, Wei Wenchang, wouldn’t have gone all the way to Jiangling...

……┐（～）┌……

Xiangyang City.

Cai Mansion Villa.

Cai Hao was sitting in the hall with a calm expression.

Yang Yi was lowering her head. Although she lowered her head, she couldn't help but her eyes drifted upward slightly, and then quickly looked back...

"Mighty Duke..." Cai Mao's expression. There are no obvious emotions. People like him are originally not easily sensual. Now after the great changes in Jingzhou, they have become more and more calm. "This battle of Jiangling is not easy." ah……"

Yang Yi bowed slightly, "I don't dare to praise you..."

"You live in Jiangling, and when thieves from the east of the Yangtze River come, you will be the first to bear the brunt..." Cai Mao said slowly, "It must be difficult for you to mediate among the thieves and protect the elders of your hometown... As expected, Wei Gong, this time, at home, I'm afraid...it's a lot of damage? 』

Yang Yi bowed his head and said, "What your Majesty said is true." Fortunately, the thieves from Jiangdong demanded money and food without harming any of the clan members, so I was lucky to get everything..."

Cai Mao nodded, "It's rare. In this way, the Yang family can be regarded as escaping from the disaster, and they will be blessed later." ” Cai Mao patted the table gently, as if to express admiration or some other emotion, and then continued, “It’s a pity... Now Xiangyang has also been damaged by the war. If the public is trapped, it will be easy for you..."

Yang Yi raised her eyebrows, "Your Majesty, are you... suspicious of someone?" 』

Cai Mao's expression did not change, "Wei Gong is joking... With Wei Gong as a person, how can I be suspicious?" It's just that a certain warehouse is empty under the three signs and three adjustments... In this way, since Wei Gong is asking for something somewhere today, I naturally can't sit back and watch. Even if my own people are hungry, I have to let Wei Gong eat... I will issue a receipt right now, and you can go to Caizhou to pick it up..."

"No need!" Yang Yi stood up and said angrily, "I heard in the past that Mr. Cai was famous as a chef, and now that I've seen it, it's true!" If a certain family still has some savings, they will not waste it on you! Farewell! 』

Cai Mao was not angry and nodded slightly, "Since Mr. Wei said this, I can feel relieved... Mr. Wei walked slowly. I have a disease in my legs and can't walk, so I sent him away not far away. Forgive me, forgive me..."

Yang Yi snorted, rolled up her sleeves and walked out.

After seeing Yang Yi leave, Zhang Yun came out from the back hall. "This boy has quite a bad temper..."

After Zhang Yun escaped from Jiangling with self-inflicted wounds, he also lost all his soldiers. Originally, a landless general like Zhang Yun had to be held accountable, but now Jingbei is very delicate... …

Naturally, Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun would not care whether Liu Biao's generals had fulfilled their duties, but Liu Cong was now unable to protect himself, and had neither the thought nor the strength to punish Zhang Yun, so Zhang Yun was fine, as if nothing had happened. What happened is like losing ground and dereliction of duty.

"What Mr. Wei just said..." Cai Hao looked at Zhang Yun, "But is it serious?" 』

Zhang Yun shook his head repeatedly, "Why is this happening?" ! If he really had a good idea, how could he not listen to it? ! Now that Jiangdong's troops have retreated, he is just trying to claim credit. He is really a villain! Fortunately, Brother Cai has a clear insight and is not deceived by him..."

Cai Hao smiled, "Really?" 』

"That's it!" ” Zhang Yun said decisively, then glanced at Cai Mao, and rolled his eyes, “What’s more, Jiangdong soldiers are extremely cruel and poison Jiangling. This is a well-known thing... Someone heard that near Jiangling, inside and outside the city, it’s so cruel. There is no one out of ten... And this person on the side of Jiangling can actually protect his body without any damage? ! It's so strange! 』

Cai Hao smiled again and nodded, "This is correct." 』

Cai Hao was almost certain that Zhang Yun definitely did not follow Yang Yi's plan at that time, so he was embarrassed. However, Cai Hao did not want to delve into this matter. Because for Cai Mao, there is no benefit in standing up for Yang Yi. Yang Yi will only think that this matter is what he deserves, and will not shed tears of gratitude and loyalty to Cai Mao because of this.

On the contrary, all Zhang Yun can rely on now is Cai Mao. After all, Zhang Yun and Liu Biao are related. Even if they join the Cao Cao series, Cao Cao and others will not really reuse them...

Therefore, Cai Mao specially called Zhang Yun first, and then called Yang Yi, just to show his kindness to Zhang Yun and make Zhang Yun follow Cai Mao wholeheartedly.

"So..." Cai Mao twirled his beard, "Do you know what to do?" 』

Yang Yi would definitely be angry and complain when she got into trouble with Cai Mao. If Zhang Yun and Yang Yi were allowed to argue about who was right and who was wrong when Jiangdong soldiers attacked, Zhang Yun would obviously not do anything good. You can eat the fruit, so you only need to catch one. Anyway, Jiang Dongbing occupied Jiangling for a while. Whether it was Yang Yixu and the snake, or delaying and confusing, Jiang Dongbing did not take action against Yang...

As for the reason for not taking action, it is no longer important. What is important is that this result is enough to make people wonder whether the Yang family made some deal with Jiangdong, or even betrayed Jingzhou's interests and became traitors of Jingzhou people. , so we can survive from the clutches of the Jiangdong people.

Zhang Yun understood and nodded, "I know, let's do it now!" 』

Cai Hao nodded slightly.

If Yang Yi hadn't had a bad mouth just now and scolded Cai Mao's original "chef name" as fake, Cai Mao wouldn't have gone against Yang Yi in turn. If Yang Yi lowers her attitude and doesn't say anything about Jiangling's merits and demerits, but only says that she fled into the mountains and waited for Jiangdong's soldiers to retreat before returning home, Cai Hao will give him some support out of consideration for his fellow countrymen's friendship. , hold Cai Mao up high, let Cai Mao publicize his reputation in Jingzhou...

According to the rules among the noble clans, if Yang Yi really did this, it would mean that he owed the Cai family a great favor. If the Cai family came to find them in the future, Yang Yi would have to repay this favor.

But Yang Yi only wanted to get back what she deserved.

To show that he deserved something, Yang Yi had to prove that he had done something. Therefore, Yang Yi very seriously told Cai Mao about the fall of Jiangling, how he himself gave advice, and what Zhang Yun said. , and then what Zhang Yun did in the end, and how the Yang family did it...

Anyway, Yang Yi said that not only was he not at fault, but he protected a lot of Jingzhou people when Jiangdong soldiers came, and retained some of the vitality of Jingzhou Nanjun, which was very meritorious...

Even if these things are true, so what?

If it’s meritorious, to whom?

Liu Biao? Liu Biao is dead.

Liu Cong? Liu Cong has surrendered.

And then Cao Cao? Do you mean you want to compete with Cai Mao for credit?

It seems that Yang Yi is the only one in Jingzhou who is working hard to deal with the enemy and protect the countryside.

This can only make Cai Mao say haha.

If all the credit is due to Yang Yi, a subordinate, then where should the leader's face be put?

So, like the wind, the story of how Yang Yi groveled in front of the Jiangdong people in Jiangling City, lingered on, and was abandoned by the Jiangdong people spread throughout Xiangyang City...

Why are so many people in Jiangling dead, but the Yang family is still alive?

Isn’t this an obvious fact?

Then Cao Jun thought it was true and sent people to arrest Yang Yi, suspecting that Yang Yi was a spy sent by Jiangdong...

In panic, Yang Yi ran away in a hurry, and finally escaped back to Jiangling. She heard that her children said that an "old friend" was visiting...

Yang Yi's son was still young, so his ability to judge some things was naturally poor. When Yang Yi heard this, his expression changed. When he saw the famous assassin and money bag left by Wei Yan, he became furious and took away the things Wei Yan had left. Gold and silver were thrown all over the floor, "What a shame!" A little drinking water, or money? ! Keeping this gold and silver is a mockery of someone's greed for wealth! Damn, damn! You actually accepted it, do you think you are a father? ! ah? ! 』

After taking care of his son, Yang Yi's anger subsided a little. After thinking about it, he finally packed up his bed, packed his belongings, and headed east of the Yangtze River with the young and old. It was considered that he had firmly established his previous position in Xiangyang. Rumors...