At dawn the next day, Ma Su sent another scout to inquire about the Wei army. He learned that Sima Yi had led his troops to retreat to Wancheng. He felt relieved. While counting the losses last night, he went into the city to discuss with Meng Da about taking over.
"Haha, Ma Junjun, you and I haven't seen each other for many years, but you still have the same style as Ma Junjun." In front of the prefect's mansion, Meng Da led a group of officials out to greet him.
Ma Su got off his horse and stepped forward: "Meng Fujun is also full of energy and magnanimity. He still hasn't aged after all these years!"
"Joking in the army was a joke."
Meng Da smiled, let out a long sigh, and said with a serious face: "Da was confused for a moment. He was unworthy of the late emperor's great favor and committed himself to another country. In the past few years, he often thought of the past with the princes of Chengdu to revive the Han Dynasty. And the scene of working together is full of yearning and regret.
Fortunately, the emperor and Prime Minister Zhuge were so generous that they were able to return to the Han Dynasty. This gave a certain person a chance to atone for his sins, so that he would not regret it for the rest of his life. "
Ma Su nodded, and although he sneered at Meng Da's hypocritical rhetoric, he still said with sincere relief on his face: "Mr. Mengfu can rebel against Wei and return to Han today, which shows that he is committed to the Han Dynasty. Prime Minister Zhuge has long been I hope Fu Jun will take action. Now that the three counties have returned to the territory of the Han Dynasty, Fu Jun should be the first to take credit."
"Haha, joining the army is ridiculous." Mengda stroked his beard and said with a smile, "I won't stay at the door any longer. Please join the army and have a chat with General Wang."
Meng Da invited everyone to come in, and when they arrived at the lobby, the guests and hosts took their seats.
"Da would also like to thank Junjun and General Wang for coming in time, otherwise I would have been in danger." Meng Da said with fear as he remembered Sima Yi's magic soldiers descending from the sky two days ago.
Ma Su said: "This is also Prime Minister Zhuge's clever plan. He ordered us to send troops early to break through the West City and arrive in time, otherwise we would almost miss the important event."
Meng Da nodded in praise and said, "The Prime Minister's wisdom is far-reaching and beyond reach." He then asked, "I wonder where that fellow Shen Yi is now?"
He hated Shen Yi deeply, and now that Xicheng had been captured by the Han army, he wanted to know what happened to Shen Yi immediately.
"Mr. Meng, don't worry. This thief has been captured by our army and has been sent to Mianyang to be imprisoned, awaiting the Prime Minister's fate."
Meng Da was overjoyed when he heard this and laughed and said: "Okay, this thief has always been in trouble for me. Today he ended up like this. I'm really happy. Hahaha..."
Ma Su laughed twice in agreement and said, "I would also like to thank Mr. Meng Fu. If Mr. Meng hadn't come to meet him last night, he and the army would have been in danger."
"You're welcome to join the army." Meng Da waved his hand and said with a smile: "You and General Wang are here to rescue Meng. It's natural for Da to go out of the city to support, so why say thank you?"
Ma Su nodded and said: "Mr. Mengfu, now that Sima Yi has retreated, the three eastern counties have returned to the territory of the Han Dynasty. Therefore, according to Prime Minister Jun's order, after the situation is completely stabilized, I invite Mr. Mengfu to go to Chengdu to see the emperor and accept it. Reward."
"I'm going to Chengdu to meet the emperor? Shouldn't I go to Mianyang first to meet Prime Minister Zhuge?" Meng Da asked with some confusion.
Ma Di said: "So that Mr. Meng and everyone else know that Prime Minister Zhuge has led his army north from Baoxie Road. Now I am afraid that he has left Xiegu and joined the Wei army."
"Ah? The Prime Minister has sent troops to the Northern Expedition?" Meng Da and others were shocked.
The strategy of the Northern Expedition was a top secret at this time. Naturally, Ma Di would not reveal the true route of the army to the public. Instead, he would half-truth and half-falsely deduce it along the way to Baoxie Road. Anyway, Zhao Yun, Deng Zhi and the others were suspicious soldiers along the way. , Calculating the distance, I am afraid that I have really left Xiegu and arrived at Xicheng at this moment.
Ma Su nodded: "Yes, just when Su led his troops to reinforce Meng Fujun, the prime minister also led the main force of the Han army to attack north.
This is also thanks to Lord Meng's timely action and attracted Cao Wei's attention for the army. The prime minister said that this is considered a great achievement, and you will be rewarded in the future. "
"Thank you, Prime Minister. This is what Da should do. I don't dare to take credit." Meng Da said modestly, and then said: "It was only when Ma joined the army that the three counties in the east returned to the Han Dynasty. It is a time when everything is waiting for prosperity. If I go I'm afraid something might happen if I go to Chengdu."
Ma Su rolled his eyes and immediately understood that Meng Da was afraid that once he left his nest, the court would take the opportunity to kill his troops.
He moved away and uprooted his foundation in Shangyong.
Then he said with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Mengfu, the Prime Minister has made arrangements for this. Xincheng County and Weixing County are pseudo counties established by Cao Wei, and they should be abolished immediately. The Prime Minister has ordered that Weixing County will be renamed Xicheng County, and Xincheng County will be renamed Shangyong County, the counties under the jurisdiction of the two counties remain unchanged.
After that, the imperial court will send capable officials to Xicheng County to serve as prefects. As for the post of Shangyong Prefect, the Prime Minister said that Lord Mengfu can recommend talented people to take over. "
In order to dispel Meng Da's doubts about entering the court, Zhuge Liang still focused on appeasing him, and Shangyong County was still under the control of his people. As for Mengda of Xicheng County, don't think about it. Zhuge Liang has taken a step back by not moving Fangling out of Shangyong to restore the county. Now he will never let him dominate the three eastern counties.
Hearing that Shangyong was still his territory, Meng Da was secretly relieved. He was really afraid that Zhuge Liang would transfer his forces away from Dongsan County. If so, he would be in a dilemma.
Although Xicheng cannot be taken advantage of, now he will be ranked among the nine ministers when he is appointed to the court, and Shangyong is in charge of his confidant. In this way, he can be regarded as a considerable force in the court of Shu Han, and his future career will be also Calm down.
Having finished calculating the pros and cons of entering the court in his mind, Meng Da then smiled and said with peace of mind: "The Prime Minister's arrangements are indeed appropriate. After the situation is completely stabilized, I will go to the court to pay homage to the emperor."
"Haha, Mr. Meng Fu, don't worry. I and others will not withdraw to Hanzhong in a short time. Mr. Xiao Fu, the general of Xiao Fu, may speak, and he and General Wang will provide full assistance."
Mengda cupped his hands and said, "Then there will be Lao Ma joining the army and General Wang."
After everyone talked for a while, an official came in and reported to Meng Da: "Master, the banquet has been prepared in the living room."
"Well, okay." Meng Da waved the official away and turned to Ma Su and Wang Ping and said, "Ma Canjun, General Wang, Da has prepared a few glasses of wine especially for me to catch the wind. Please move to the living room, I'll wait for you. Let’s talk while eating.”
Ma Su and Wang Ping cupped their hands and said, "Okay, I'd like to thank Lord Meng."
Everyone was about to get up and move to the living room, when Ma Di suddenly said: "By the way, Mr. Mengfu, there is something I almost forgot. It is said that Soochow has also sent a large army to support. I don't know if the Wei army who is going to Mulansai to intercept at this moment and "Whether Wu Jun has surrendered or not, please send someone to find out, so that your allies will not suffer a loss."
"Well..." Meng Da was a little embarrassed when he heard Ma Su talking about this, and replied with a smile: "Sima Yi came suddenly at that time, and I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to resist him. To be on the safe side, I also went to Soochow. Calling for help.
Thinking that it would be good for the Han and Wu families to reunite with each other now, it would be reasonable to ask the allies to send troops for rescue. However, it would be too much to ask the allies to send troops to rescue them in the future. "
"Hey, Mr. Meng is overly worried. It's a good thing to have more reinforcements. What's wrong?" Ma Di didn't completely point it out and said with a smile: "It's just that now that Sima Yi has retreated, I wonder if he should withdraw the Wei army in Mulansai? If the two families are still there, If there is a battle, we might as well go to support, lest the Allies suffer losses."
Meng Da nodded and said, "It makes sense to join the army. I will send someone to find out." He stretched out his hand and invited: "I'll go to dinner first. Please join the army."
"Please." Ma Su smiled broadly and extended his hand in return.
After the feast, Ma Su and Wang Ping returned to the camp outside the city. At this time, the losses last night have been clearly calculated. The army lost nearly 2,000 people in the battle last night, and more than 1,000 people were killed in the battle alone. The losses can be said to be considerable.
After hearing this, Ma Su felt both self-blame and sadness in his heart. He secretly thought that it was very dangerous. If Sima Yi had reversed the situation of the battle last night, Shangyong would have been in danger. Then what face would he have when he went back to see Zhuge Liang?
So he came to Wang Ping and said with shame: "I didn't listen to General Zijun's words last night, and the army was in danger of being destroyed. It's all Su's fault. If General Zijun hadn't rescued him in time, I would have been dead. I would like to thank you here." Pass." He said and bowed.
Wang Ping quickly helped him up and said: "You don't have to do this if you join the army. This is what a junior general should do. Fortunately, the army is safe now and Shangyong is protected. Please join the army and report the situation here to the Prime Minister as soon as possible, so as not to worry the Prime Minister." .”
"General Zijun reminds me that I will compile a book and submit it to the Prime Minister immediately."
On the morning of the next day, Meng Da sent someone to inform Ma Su that the Wei army in Mulansai had withdrawn after receiving Sima Yi's military order. He also sent his nephew Deng Xian to bring gold, pearls, wealth and silk.
He rewarded the Wu army, told Wu General Shangyong to re-establish the Han flag and return to the Han Dynasty, and asked them to return to Jingzhou.
Although General Wu was quite dissatisfied after hearing this, he had no choice but to collect the money, silk and military rations and lead his troops to evacuate. At this point, the original three eastern counties of Shangyong and Xicheng were successfully taken back by Ji Han. Not only did they gain tens of thousands of people, they also gained tens of thousands of elite soldiers from Mengda. When the news came out, Wei Ting was shocked.
