Wei Yan had stayed in Hanzhong for seven years and had already purchased real estate and land. As the number one person in Hanzhong, his residence was of course a high-rise compound, which was much more magnificent than Yang Qing's small courtyard in Chengdu.
It was also the first time for Yang Qing to visit Wei Yan's mansion. Wei Zhang had already been waiting for him outside the mansion and personally led him to the main hall.
"Sir, Master Yang is here."
In the hall, a sumptuous banquet was prepared, and two tables were placed side by side. They were obviously the seats for the distinguished guests, the hosts Wei Yan and Yang Qing.
There are two seats on the right side of the next section, and there is only one table on the left side. It seems that there are only five people attending the banquet tonight.
Hearing Wei Zhang's voice, Wei Yan stood up from his seat and said, "Mingzhi is here. The banquet is ready. Please take a seat."
"General Wenchang." Yang Qing saluted and sat down next to Wei Yan under the guidance of the maid.
Wei Yan said to Wei Zhang again: "Zhang'er, go see where Xie Changshi and Zhan'er have gone? Prefect Yang has arrived, why haven't they come over yet?"
"I think my second brother took Xie Changshi to see the sword he got the day before yesterday. I'll go call them now."
While everyone was still gathered, Yang Qing said politely to Wei Yan: "General Wenchang, what happened to Cui Xiang before was just a trivial matter. Why should the general worry about it? Today, he is holding a special banquet. It really makes Qing dare not accept it!"
Wei Yan was stunned after hearing this. He only invited Yang Qing over to discuss something. Who said he wanted to thank him for Cui Xiang? He had already repaid a favor last time by giving away ten jars of wine for such a trivial matter. How could he still remember it now?
However, when he thought about it again, he realized that these remarks must have been made by his son. Wei Zhang often did things behind his back to ease the relationship. In fact, he had discovered this a long time ago, but he never pointed it out.
After all, it was his son's filial piety. Although he felt that it was a bit unnecessary, it was still extremely useful.
At this moment, he couldn't deny it, so he followed Yang Qing's words and said, "Cui Xiang is indeed responsible for the oversight in that matter. If it weren't for his high righteousness, his reputation would be criticized by the people.
A certain person always repays kindness, and the banquet tonight is just to thank Ming Zhi for his help. Wei Mou thanked him here for what happened last time. "As he spoke, he cupped his hands. He rarely said such words, and his face was already a little hot.
Yang Qing raised his hand and returned the salute: "I don't dare, General Wenchang. You don't have to be polite."
The two exchanged some more pleasantries, and Wei Zhang, Wei Zhan, and Xie Chong also returned to the hall. After the three of them sat down, Wei Yan clapped his hands to signal that the banquet had officially begun.
Waiters shuttled back and forth to bring all kinds of delicacies to the table. Silk and bamboo songs and dances were played in the hall to add to the fun. The maids behind everyone also filled their glasses with wine.
"Come on, Mingzhi, I'll drink this cup to the full." Wei Yan raised his cup and said.
Yang Qing and others also raised their wine glasses and said to each other, "Please."
After five dishes and three rounds of wine, Wei Yan saw that Yang Qing's cheeks were already slightly red, and he immediately raised his glass and said, "Come on, Mingzhi, I'll give you another drink."
"General Wenchang, please."
Wei Yan drank all the wine in one gulp, put down the glass, and said, "Mingzhi, I want to tell you a few words of sincerity while I'm drunk tonight."
"General Wenchang, please speak. Please listen carefully." Although Yang Qing was slightly surprised, he still nodded and replied.
"To be honest, when you first arrived in Hanzhong, I looked down on you a little, thinking that you were just like some civil servants in the court who only talked and bullied others. event.
Even though they defeated some southern barbarians in Nanzhong in the past, these barbarians are not looked down upon by someone, they are nothing more than local chickens and dogs in someone's eyes. If someone were in Nanzhong, they would have been wiped out long ago. Prime Minister Zhuge still tolerated it for two years, which was a bit too cautious. "
Yang Qing smiled bitterly and said, "General, you are honest."
"Hehe, I don't know how to use the roundabout tricks of you literati. I always say what I have to say."
Wei Yan continued: "Mingzhi, although I had some misunderstandings about you before, I have seen what you have done in the past six months. You have been strict in governing officials, appeasing the refugees, and encouraging farmers to teach farmers and other political affairs. They have been done cleanly and neatly. There are rules and methods. Wei really admires them. To be honest, this
It won't do for me to do this. "
"General Wenchang is overly praised. These things are all due to the cooperation of all colleagues in the governor's office and officials from the county government. If it is just one person, no matter how willing he is, there is nothing he can do."
Xie Chong on the side also praised: "Young Master Yang, you don't have to be too modest. What my general said is that we all admire Mr. Yang very much."
"Exactly, Mr. Yang's talents are obvious to everyone in Hanzhong. He is worthy of being the pillar of my great Han Dynasty. Second brother, you think so."
After Wei Zhang praised Yang Qing, he handed the words to Wei Zhan. After the banquet started, Wei Zhan had not formally said a word to Yang Qing. Wei Zhang felt that this was a bit rude, so he deliberately asked him to speak to Yang Qing. Talk.
Unexpectedly, Wei Zhan hummed and went back to eating. Seeing this, Wei Zhang helplessly shook his head and smiled bitterly. He knew that his younger brother had always been arrogant and had a prejudice against Yang Qing, the man who had succeeded his father as the prefect of Hanzhong. However, he did not expect that more than half a year later, he still had not let go. , what a headache.
Yang Qing didn't notice the movements of the Wei brothers. Most of his attention was on Wei Yan. When he saw everyone praising him, he said he didn't dare.
Seeing that the heat was coming, Wei Yan clapped his hands and said, "You guys, go down first."
"Yes." The head waiter led the maid, dancer, musician and others out, leaving only five of them in the hall.
"Obviously, after this year, Prime Minister Zhuge will lead his army to Hanzhong at the beginning of next year to wait for the opportunity of the Northern Expedition. By then, it will be time for our generation to make contributions, don't you think so?"
Yang Qing nodded and said, "Exactly, General Wen Chang has been resting in Hanzhong for many years. It's time for the Wei thieves to see the style of our famous Han general."
"Haha, Mingzhi's words have struck a chord in my heart. If we launch the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains next year, I will definitely be at the forefront."
Yang Qing nodded. Historically, Wei Yan was the vanguard of the Northern Expedition. It is estimated that this time will be no exception. I believe Prime Minister Zhuge will still use him as the vanguard of the Northern Expedition next year. After all, Wei Yan is brave and good at fighting and is good at charging into battle. He is the only Several generals who fought against the Wei army.
"At that time, I hope that you, the governor of Hanzhong, will cooperate more with a certain family. If a certain family leads troops and horses to advance northward, we will still need the full support of Hanzhong in terms of military supplies and food." Finally, Wei Yan said that he would like to invite Yang Qing today. The purpose of coming here.
Yang Qing also didn't expect that Wei Yan had this idea for tonight's banquet. He wanted to assist him and take care of him in terms of logistical supplies.
However, he seemed to have made a mistake. During the Northern Expedition, he would not have stayed behind in Hanzhong to transport military supplies and supplies to the Communist Party. How could he be absent from such an important war?
What Yang Qing didn't expect was that Wei Yan had already planned to divide his troops for fighting so early. Unfortunately, his plan was probably going to fail. The Han Dynasty only had so many troops, and they would definitely have to fight under the unified control of Prime Minister Zhuge.
What's more, although he is a brave and fierce general, he has never commanded a large army to fight alone. Prime Minister Zhuge, who is cautious in using troops, will not agree with his idea.
Thinking of this, Yang Qing cupped his hands and replied with a smile: "What General Wen Chang said is absolutely true. If we really send troops to the Northern Expedition next year, Qing will definitely cooperate with us. By then, you and I will work together in the army and we will definitely be able to establish a What an incredible achievement."
"What Mingzhi said is good. You and I join forces in the army..." At this point, Wei Yan finally reacted: "In the army? Why, Mingzhi also wants to go to the front line?"
Yang Qing still explained with a smile on his face: "Yes, the Northern Expedition and the restoration of the Central Plains are the time for our generation to make great achievements. How can we sit back and accept the great favor of our country?"
Wei Yan was silent when he heard this. Xie Chong raised his hands and said, "Well, I am the governor of Hanzhong. If you don't sit in the rear, no one will be able to take on this important task of transferring military resources!"
"Don't worry, Mr. Xie. Although the transportation of the army's grain and grass to Hanzhong is the most important step, next year Prime Minister Zhuge will lead some officials from the Prime Minister's Office to station in Hanzhong. With the Prime Minister and all the officials from the Prime Minister's Office here, we don't need to worry about the transfer. , all the officials in Hanzhong only need to obey the orders of the Prime Minister."
Wei Yan said: "I just understand that you are no better than others. As the prefect of Hanzhong, you have to deal with the transfer at the rear."
He never thought that Yang Qing would not be honest and wait in Hanzhong to handle the transportation of grain and grass, but he also wanted to join the army in the northern expedition to the Central Plains. Isn't this nonsense? Wei Yan still didn't give up on asking Yang Qing to cooperate with him in dividing his troops to fight, and was ready to persuade him again.
Yang Qingdao: "Don't worry, General Wenchang. I have told Prime Minister Zhuge before about this matter, and he also agrees with me to fight with the army. As for the post of Hanzhong Prefect, next year I may suggest that the Prime Minister choose another talented person, so there will be no mistake." This is a major event for us in Hanzhong to supply grain, grass and military supplies."
"Well, Mingzhi is really thoughtful and has thought of everything." Wei Yan said helplessly.
"Haha, General Wenchang, from now on you and I will fight side by side. In the future, I hope the general will take good care of you in the army. As long as you and I cooperate with each other, we will definitely make the whole army look at you and the Wei thieves will be frightened during the Northern Expedition."
Wei Yan didn't expect that Yang Qing would ask him to cooperate with him, so he was quite speechless and replied in a nonchalant manner: "Easy to say, easy to say."
Next, Yang Qing repeatedly persuaded Wei Yan to drink, describing to Wei Yan the bright future of the two of them working together to defeat the enemy and build achievements. Wei Yan had no choice but to agree. After Yang Qing passed out drunk on the table, Wei Yan and others breathed a sigh of relief.
After sending Yang Qing away, Wei Yan and Xie Chong looked at each other and sighed with a wry smile.
