Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

"Uh...it's not small..." Jiang Wei replied embarrassingly. The so-called effort of General Zhang was to force Army Master Zhuge to find a solution. Finally, General Lan and Army Master Zhuge solved the problem together.

Jiang Wei obviously admires Zhuge Liang and Lantian more. He didn’t know that it is often the demand side that will force the technology side to innovate. Every link will have its own role. A great achievement is not the unique credit of a certain person. .

In terms of martial arts, Jiang Wei has seen the end, so he wants to work hard in other areas.

On the way back to the debate, Jiang Wei became interested in the deeds of Liu Bei's several great advisers, and asked Zhang Fei next to him, thinking that if an outsider and newcomer like himself was lucky enough to be accepted as a disciple by someone, he would definitely be under the command of the King of Hanzhong in the future. Can be handy, he 'greedy' hit Zhuge Liang, Lan Tian body.

At the end of February, the expeditionary force returned to Xiabian City to rest.

Zhang Fei wrote three letters during this period, two to Chengdu and one to Guangzhou.

Two letters were sent to Chengdu, one was to present victory to Liu Bei and introduce the situation of the newly recruited Jiang Wei, and the other was to Zhuge Liang, reporting on the magical effect of compressed military rations in battle. It can shorten the time to get out of Qinchuan.

The letter sent to Guangzhou was addressed to Lantian, asking when the Huben Martial Arts Hall would open, when the next batch of kelp would arrive, and when Jiang Wei had obtained it, and how to cultivate it in Lantian.

In early March, when the spring was warm and the flowers were blooming, Zhang Fei led a small group of people and ran towards Yangping Pass with Jiang Wei.

When he arrived at Yangping Pass, Jiang Wei was still a little apprehensive. He was worried that Ma Chao would really kill him to vent his anger.

When Ma Chao was entrenched in Jicheng, Jiang Wei was less than ten years old. He had followed his father Jiang Jiong and seen Jin Ma Chao's demeanor from afar.

At that time, Ma Chao had just defeated Longyou. Although he barely occupied Ji County by force, he was dissatisfied by Yang Fu, Jiang Xu and other local gentry.

In the clear eyes of the young Jiang Wei, Ma Chao at that time was like a bereaved dog, his blood-red eyes were occupied by hatred, which was far from the splendid Ma Chao in his heart. I can't learn from him in the future.

When Jiang Wei saw Ma Chao again, he was already in his prime, with a heroic look on his brows, but his eyes were no longer as helpless as before. At this time, Ma Chao looked more stable, with precious hope in his eyes.

In history, Ma Chao rushed to Sichuan in a panic. Due to the poor reputation before, although he was accepted by Liu Bei, he did not dare to give military power. This made Ma Chao's skills can only be shelved.

A general is like water without roots, lonely and helpless. After Ma Chao entered Shu, no one approached him. The only one who approached him was Peng Yi, who was demoted by Liu Bei as the prefect of Jiangyang because of his arrogance. Instigate Ma Chao to 'rebel' with him.

Hearing Peng Yi's words, Ma Chao was terrified, and soon reported on Peng Yi, and Peng Yi was executed for this.

Because of the existence of Lan Tian, ​​Ma Chao in this plane was reborn from Nirvana. Peng Yi, who was demoted, knew that there was Lan Tian behind him, so he didn't dare to talk to Ma Chao about treason, and instead lived to this day because of it.

Every time Zhang Fei passed by Yangping Pass, Ma Chao would host a banquet, and this time he took Jiang Wei to pass by.

"The three generals made a lot of noise in Tianshui, remember to call me next time there is such a good thing." Ma Chao joked with a smile.

Zhang Fei happily replied: "Meng Qi can rest assured, there will be battles you can't finish fighting in the future, and I have accumulated a lot of experience in Liangzhou this time. I have already written to the king and the military adviser to ask Chengdu to prepare troops, horses, food and grass as soon as possible. One o'clock north out of Qinchuan."

"That's a good thing." Ma Chao responded with a smile, then pointed to Jiang Wei next to him and asked, "Is this young man a soldier of the general?"

Zhang Fei shook his head and replied: "This is Jiang Wei, Jiang Boyue, and it is my greatest achievement in Tianshui."

"Are you from the Jiang family in Tianshui?" Ma Chao suddenly frowned.

"General Ma is polite. My father's name is Jiang Jiong. Our family is indeed from the Jiang family in Tianshui." Jiang Wei answered truthfully with his fists cupped against the pressure.

Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Zhang Fei quickly told him: "Don't misunderstand Meng Qi, Boyue and Jiang Xu are not in the same branch, so don't mistake him."

Chapter 737 Both Offensive and Defensive Farming Method

"Jiang Jiong, I know this person, he and Jiang Xu are indeed not in the same family..." Ma Chao frowned.

Zhang Fei smiled and patted Jiang Wei's shoulder: "Don't be so sad, I just said that Meng Qi is a person with clear grievances and grievances."

"Third General, you are..."

Since Ma Chao entered Sichuan, he has worked with Zhang Fei for the longest time, and it was the first time he saw Zhang Fei being so enthusiastic about his subordinates.

"Meng Qi didn't know about it. Jiang Boyue was recommended by Ziyu to me, saying that his skills were comparable to Deng Shizai, so I took Boyue to meet Shizai." Zhang Fei explained with a smile.

As soon as Ma Chao heard that it was recommended by Lan Tian, ​​he looked at Jiang Wei again in an instant, and then nodded affirmatively: "General Lan has a bright eye, and his ability to recognize people is unparalleled in the world. Bo Yue and Deng Shizai are equally lucky."

Maxima is common, but Bole is not. Lantian is that Bole, and the talents recommended are already shining. Jiang Wei is rarely favored at such a young age, so Ma Chao has such emotion.

Jiang Wei didn't know what Ma Chao meant, but he was more interested in Deng Ai. Whether Deng Ai was in Zitong or Hanzhong, he kept a low-key farm according to Lantian's instructions, so the outside world knew little about him.

Although Jiang Wei's time in Wudu was very short, Lantian's name repeatedly appeared in his ears, which is enough to show that this person has great influence under Liu Bei's command. It is a pity that those high-ranking officials in Luoyang have not yet paid attention to Lantian.

Because it was recommended by Lantian, Ma Chao's attitude towards Jiang Wei also changed. Although he didn't show any particular closeness, he wasn't indifferent or hostile either.

Zhang Fei and Jiang Wei rested at Yangping Pass for half a day, then set off for Mianyang County, where Deng Ai was stationed, only a few dozen miles away from Yangping Pass. Ma Chao proposed to lead the way with the two because there was no military affairs in the pass.

"Meng Qi, is it really unaffected that you leave your post without authorization?" Zhang Fei joked.

Ma Chao responded with a smile: "Your Majesty ordered the last general to garrison Yangping Pass. The purpose is to support Wudu and Hanzhong in the middle and prevent Cao's army from attacking a certain place. Now that Yide and General Wei are not in a hurry, I am at ease at Yangping Pass."

"Alright, I've been busy harassing Liangzhou for the past two years, so I don't have time to see that little fellow Deng Ai, and I don't know how he's doing in Mianyang..." Zhang Fei frowned.

Ma Chao replied: "The three generals will know after going to see it. How can General Lan's disciples disappoint you? The supplies at Yangping Pass and Nanzheng are basically from Mianyang. Deng Shizai has already obtained the essence of General Lan's farming."

"Oh? Then I want to see and see." Zhang Fei was aroused, and rode his horse to the east first, followed by Ma Chao and Jiang Wei.

A few hours later, a group of people arrived near Mianyang. It was spring plowing in March at this time, and busy figures could be seen everywhere in the fertile farmland on both sides of the Han River.

Jiang Wei found that no one paid attention to them, and they were all concentrating on composting and turning the soil. The golden sunlight shone on the faces of the farmers, outlining a picture of happy spring plowing.

"These farmlands are so tidy... Besides, why are these people not afraid..." Jiang Wei was very puzzled.

Zhang Fei explained: "The regular paddy field method is convenient for dividing and managing farmland areas. It was created by Ziyu when he was in Xinye, and Deng Shizai learned it well. Foreign enemies invade, and they throw away their picks to fight."

"Could it be that General Lan created the method of farming both offensively and defensively?" Jiang Wei's eyes widened in shock.

"Of course, I remember that the villagers in Xinye were trained by Gao Boping himself." Seeing everything in front of him, Zhang Fei suddenly remembered the scene 20 years ago, how similar it was to the spring plowing in Xinye.

Gao Shun played less after the fall of Xiapi, but defeated Cao Cao many times with Guan Yu two years ago, once again let the prestige of the fallen camp resound throughout the world.

Although the fallen army returned to Jiaozhou after the war, it has always been feared by the monarch and ministers of the Wei State. Cao Xiu, the commander of the tiger and leopard cavalry, knew the power of the heavy army, so he suggested to Cao Pi that the Wei State should also build heavy infantry.

Although Cao Cao left Cao Pi with the country of Kyushu, it was not easy for Cao Pi to know that it was not easy to be the leader of one side. The tiger and leopard cavalry expanded in the later period of Cao Cao, and the heavy cavalry was reduced in armor to save expenses, and there was no money left to form a team. Heavy infantry.

Although the gentry in Henan had a lot of wealth, Cao Pi abided by Cao Cao's instructions during his lifetime, so that the military power must be in the hands of the Cao family. After Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor, he promoted Cao Hong to Hussar General and ordered Cao Hong to guard Yecheng and supervise the production of armor. I hope this Cao Hong can be like Cao Hong. Just like forming Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, they built an army for Wei Guo at their own expense.

Pointing to the distance, Ma Chao said with emotion: "Two months later, when the seedlings rise, the banks of the Han River will be green, and when they are harvested in August, they will be golden again. That scene is really unforgettable."

Large-scale and standardized planting will only appear in the Tuntian area. If you look down from the sky, the crops in pieces are like an army formation, and the 'thousands of troops' stand neatly in the field. Anyone who sees the scene will feel shocked.

"From what Meng Qi said, you seem to come to Mianyang often?" Zhang Fei frowned suddenly.

"Well, Yangping Pass is very close to Mianyang. When I am not busy with military affairs, I like to come and talk to Deng Shizai." Ma Chao replied with a smile.

"Ahem, is Autumn Harvest coming to help?" Zhang Fei asked.

"Uh...Deng Shizai has more villagers here than my Yangpingguan garrison, so there's no need to send someone to help, right?" Ma Chao was dumbfounded.

Zhang Fei was noncommittal, and continued to ask: "Since Meng Qi comes here often, did Deng Shizai invite you to the harvest feast?"

Ma Chao nodded slightly, "I remember one time, when each village slaughtered chickens and sheep, the scene was more lively than the Chinese New Year. Although the villagers' meals were simple, they tasted really good."

"I can only blame you for not helping, otherwise Deng Shizai would have stayed a few more times." Zhang Feixin said that you are still thin-skinned, and if I live near the water, I will live on the 'moon'.

"Huh?" Ma Chao didn't know what Zhang Fei wanted to say, so he could only agree with him with a smile on his face. Jiang Wei was even more puzzled by Monk Zhang Er.

"Since Meng Qi often comes to Mianyang, do you know where Deng Shizai is?" Zhang Fei raised his hand and looked into the distance, wondering where to find Deng Ai.

During the spring plowing season, Deng Ai was mostly in the fields, and would not hide in the county seat alone to enjoy the blessings like ordinary officials.

Deng Ai has been fascinated by it since he was a child, learning how to get close to the land like Lantian, and the joy of harvest can bring unparalleled happiness.

Ma Chao replied with a smile: "Three generals, our tall horses are very eye-catching, so just wait here for a while, and someone will lead us there in a while."

Zhang Fei felt his heart beating when he heard it, thinking that he still underestimated Ma Chao, maybe this person is in charge of Tuntian District in Mianyang, right?Otherwise, why is there still someone to lead the way?

"But these people simply..." Jiang Wei didn't finish his sentence, meaning that the farmers are too busy to finish their work, so how can they have time to greet us?

Ma Chao didn't continue to explain to Jiang Wei, and everyone walked aimlessly in the field.

About half an hour later, there was a fast horse running towards them in the southeast direction, and the corners of Ma Chao's mouth raised slightly when he saw this.

Chapter 738 Jiang Boyue, who has never seen the world

The person who came was Mianyang County Magistrate Liu Zhu, but Ma Chao remembered his former name, Yang Song.

When Ma Chao was defeated in Longyou, he went south to join Zhang Lu in Hanzhong. As a guest, Yang Song looked at Ma Chao with disdain, and his expression was disgusting when he thought about it.

Later, as time passed and things changed, Ma Chao went to Shu and switched to Liu Bei. Zhang Lu was intimidated by Cao Cao's military power and returned all Hanzhong to Wei. Yang Song followed the refugees to Yizhou because of his greed for money, and finally changed his name and surname to Deng Ai's village. civil.

Liu Bei defeated Cao Cao in the Battle of Hanzhong, and Liu Zhu was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei for his meritorious service. Later, Deng Ai recommended Liu Zhu as Mianyang Commander when he was farming near Mianyang.

All the belongings that Liu Zhu had hidden at home in the past were stolen by his followers when he fled south to Micang Road.

Cao Cao forcibly moved the people of Hanzhong into the Pass, and those followers who stole property were also among them. As they were advancing on the Baoxie Road, most of them fell from the mountainside to the bottom of the valley because the road was slippery and crowded, and the rivets that fixed the plank road fell off. , and finally rolled down into the torrential Baoshui, the gold and silver belongings carried with them were washed away by the river, and finally submerged in the bottom of the river bed by sand, and then merged into nature.

When Liu Zhu returned to Hanzhong, she was not upset by the theft of her property. After experiencing these experiences, Liu Zhu knew that the gold and silver were unstoppable floating wealth. True wealth that can be passed on.

"General Ma is here."

"Third General, you are a rare visitor..."

Liu Zhu smiled and got off his horse to greet everyone, with a sincere smile on his thin face, the former fat appearance under Zhang Lu's hands is gone forever.

Ma Chao nodded, "General Yide wants to see Shizai, does Magistrate Liu know where he is?"

"I know, I know, General Deng is in Wangjia Village in Mianbei today, and I will take you there." Liu Zhu first bowed his hands to salute everyone, and then nodded cheerfully.

Zhang Fei nodded lightly in response, then reined in his horse and followed behind Liu Zhu, he whispered to Ma Chao: "Meng Qi, I think County Magistrate Liu looks familiar, as if I've seen him somewhere..."

Ma Chao explained with a smile: "In the past, the people of Hanzhong fled from Micang Road to Shu, and the county magistrate Liu followed them at that time, and finally became the head of Deng Shizai through hard work."

"Oh... I remember when I was stationed in Langzhong, but I met too many people, so I really can't remember clearly." Zhang Fei shook his head.

It may be that Zhang Fei's voice was not low, and Liu Zhu, who was leading the way, heard it. He turned his head and smiled openly: "Back then, I was questioned at the exit of Micang Road, and I was scolded by the three generals on the spot. I still remember it vividly. "

Zhang Fei scratched his head and asked, "Is there any? How can I, Zhang, curse at others at will? I have long insisted on convincing people with virtue."

"Ah, yes, yes, I must have misremembered the humble job." Liu Zhu turned her head to accompany her smiling face.

Jiang Wei slandered behind him, saying to himself that you are also called convincing people with virtue?I'm afraid there are not many dissatisfied people in the world.

In March, the field is fragrant, and the horseshoes are running on the small roads in the countryside. After a while, they came to Wangjia Village in Liuzhukou.

The fertile land on both sides of the Mian River was limited. As the people became more proficient in planting techniques, the fields allocated in the initial plan were no longer enough. Deng Ai chose some new wasteland for reclamation, planning to plant some corn and miscellaneous grains as supplements.

This year, Wangjia Village has newly reclaimed some mountainous land, which is the wasteland selected by Deng Ai as a pilot in Mianyang. Composting began last winter, and during spring plowing, the soil is turned over to absorb air, which will allow the land to release its fertility better.

If the harvest of the new wasteland in Wangjia Village is good, Deng Ai will let the villagers concentrate on reclamation in the next season to expand the existing land area.

In the letter, Lan Tian repeatedly urged Deng Ai to grow as much grain as possible in good years, and build warehouses to store what was not used up to deal with the drought like last year.

Zhang Fei and others raised their whips and beat their horses, which caused a lot of commotion in Tuntian District, so Deng Ai spotted them in advance, put down his work, and walked to the side of the road to meet them.

"Deng Shizai, we haven't seen each other for a while." Zhang Fei greeted with a smile.

"The three generals are really rare visitors. General Ma is here again, county magistrate Liu..." Deng Ai clasped his fists and said hello one by one. When his eyes passed Jiang Wei, he felt that this young man seemed to have some connection with him.

Seeing that there was no place to stay nearby, Liu Zhu cupped his hands and asked for instructions: "Generals, there is no wine or food in the wild, and there is no place to sit. Why don't you go to the village to talk now? Turn back and ask the county government to prepare a banquet. The three generals take the wind and wash away the dust."

"You don't need to go to the county, do you? Is there any farm food in the village? My old Zhang is not picky about food." Zhang Fei ignored Liu Zhu and asked the rightful owner Deng Ai directly.

Deng Ai was brought up by Zhang Fei, and he knew the other person's habits very well. He quickly waved to Liu Zhu and said, "You don't need to trouble yourself. The three generals are very used to eating in the countryside. Let Wangjiacun prepare lunch soon."

"Uh... then I'd be negligent." Liu Zhu said politely.

"Shi Zai and I are old friends, so there's nothing to neglect." Zhang Fei patted Deng Ai's back, showing a very intimate look.

Deng Ai was amazed by Zhang Fei's informality, he quickly stepped aside and bowed his fists: "The three generals are the same generation as the family teacher, please forgive Deng Ai for not daring to be rude..."

"As expected, he is Lan Ziyu's disciple. He has the same unpleasant personality as him, but it doesn't matter. You will drink a few more drinks with me later as an apology." Zhang Fei joked with a smile.

"Uh... the general will follow orders." Deng Ai smiled wryly at the crowd.

After a while, everyone came to the flat square in front of Wangjia Village, where the villagers dried their grain in their busy hours and practiced their footwork in their free time.

Deng Ai's soldiers brought tables and chairs from the village, so everyone sat down in the middle of the square and exchanged greetings.

Seats and benches are new items in home life. They are currently popular in Jiaozhou and Jingnan, where Lantian is located. There are also a few households in Jingzhou and Yizhou. There are also merchants in Jiangdong who transport furniture for sale, but Wei Guo has never had a chance.' "Introduction", so Jiang Wei was a little curious after reading it.

Sitting on the high stool with hanging legs for the first time, Jiang Wei felt that the blood flow in his legs was smoother, which was much more comfortable than his kneeling and sitting on formal occasions in Jicheng.

Zhang Fei 'laughed' at Jiang Wei's appearance that he had never seen the world, and then pointed to Deng Ai and Jiang Wei to show off: "Is this a good experience? I have seen it in Xiaopei, Ziyu's hometown, as early as 30 or [-] years ago. You weren't there at that time."

"The Hu bed that is popular in Liangzhou is not much different from this stool, but in terms of easy transportation, it has to be a stool, which is more comfortable and has a chair. Mr. Ziyu is really amazing." Ma Chao added.

"That's natural, the family teacher has the talents of the world, and some small objects used in the home are just the random creation of the husband." Deng Ai replied proudly.

Zhang Fei nodded affirmatively: "I also agree, does Shizai know my reason for coming?"

Chapter 739 Brothers Match Deng and Jiang

"Does the third general miss the farm food?" Deng Ai guessed carefully.