The last three kingdoms

Chapter 685
In the days that followed, Zhong Hui was extremely low-key, he hardly left his commanding tent for half a step, and Zhong Hui had no contact with anyone except his personal soldiers.

On the contrary, the military supervisor Wei Guan was extremely active, often patrolling the army, and occasionally had contact with Sima Liang. As for what they talked about in private, it was impossible to know.

In short, after arriving in Jingzhou, Zhong Hui seemed to have faded out of the position of commander-in-chief. He didn't even attend regular military meetings, let alone control the army. Rumors circulated in the army that Zhong Hui was very He will soon be dismissed by the court.It is impossible to test where this rumor came from, but Zhong Hui's silence seemed to confirm this rumor. The entire Jin army camp was full of panic, whispering, and discussing.

Soon, the imperial edict arrived in Xiangyang. In the edict, Sima Yan specially praised Zhong Hui and Wei Guan for their contributions, and specially ordered them to go to Beijing to receive the reward. As for the soldiers and horses under General Zhenxi, they stayed in Xiangyang was temporarily ruled by Sima Liang, governor of Jingzhou, King of Fufeng.

When Zhong Hui received the order, he was very calm and calm, making people feel nothing unusual. As a subject, the king’s fate is greater than the sky, and Zhong Hui’s respectful attitude when receiving the order seems to be a matter of course, which is nothing more than normal .

"General Zhong, Army Supervisor, when will you set off to Beijing to meet the saint?" Eunuch Xu, the servant of the Huangmen, who delivered the decree, asked with a smile after finishing the decree.

Wei Guan glanced at Zhong Hui, as if waiting for Zhong Hui to give an answer, Zhong Hui said very calmly: "There are still some trivial matters in the army, and I still have to go through the delivery procedures with King Fufeng, and it will probably be done tomorrow. , and return to Beijing the day after tomorrow.”

Eunuch Xu was obviously satisfied with Zhong Hui's answer, and said, "Okay, then our family will wait in the camp for two days, and we will go to Beijing together in two days."

After Eunuch Xu settled down, Zhong Hui said to Wei Guan: "Guardian Wei, King Fufeng hosted a banquet a few days ago to welcome us. I am ashamed to say that I have not been able to return the invitation. I will return to Beijing in two days. I think Tomorrow, there will be a banquet in the army, and King Fufeng will be invited, as a reward, and at the same time, the delivery procedures for the barracks can also be completed, how do you think?"

Wei Guan said: "What the governor said is very true. After we arrived in Xiangyang, we were treated so warmly by the King of Fufeng. We are so grateful. We should return the invitation. I will go down and make arrangements."

Zhong Hui said: "The banquet should be as extravagant as possible, King Fufeng has a high status, so you must not neglect it."

Wei Guan bowed his hands and promised to go down immediately to make arrangements.Zhong Hui, on the other hand, paced leisurely with his hands behind his back, looking calm and breezy.

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"You said that Zhong Hui wanted to entertain me?" Sima Liang stroked the short strands of his beard under his chin, and asked Wei Guan with a little surprise, "You don't think this is a trap, do you?"

Wei Guan smiled and said: "King Fufeng is too worried. In this Jingzhou territory, you are still the master. Who dares to set you up? If you are in Yizhou, I am afraid no one can do anything to Zhong Hui, but when you arrive in Jingzhou, Then he is like a tiger falling into the sky, and he will not be able to make any waves."

Sima Liang glared at Wei Guan, and said slightly angrily: "Why, you said I'm a dog?" Sima Liang was not stupid, Wei Guan immediately thought of the next sentence "being bullied by a dog", isn't it? Turning the corner and cursing?

"Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue," Wei Guan patted himself lightly on the face, and said with a smile, "I just said it casually, but I don't mean to discredit you."

Sima Liang waved his hand, showing that his lord has a lot of tolerance. This Wei Guan is Sima Yan's confidant. This time, Sima Yan specially ordered Sima Liang and Wei Guan to cooperate. Of course, he wouldn't turn against Wei Guan just because of a joke.

"According to what you said, it is absolutely safe for me to go to the barracks?"

Wei Guan said: "King Fufeng just need to rest assured, now that Zhong Hui is not in charge of the army, I have arranged for Hu Lie and Qiu Jian to be on guard in secret, and everything in the camp is under the control of the humble officer, nothing will go wrong."

Sima Liangliang nodded, and said: "That's very good. At tomorrow's banquet, by the way, taking back the military amulet will be regarded as fulfilling His Majesty's entrustment. If Zhong Hui is sensible, he will take the initiative to hand over his military power. Maybe His Majesty will consider a lighter sentence. If If he is obsessed with obsession, then the end will be miserable."

Wei Guan said: "Zhong Hui is also a smart person. He naturally understands the situation clearly. He knows that the big thing is over, and he wants to hand over the military power, disarm and return to the field. His choice is considered wise. I also hope that King Fufeng will be able to return to the field. Your Majesty has a few good words for Zhong Hui, and I beg your Majesty to be lenient."

Sima Liang laughed loudly and said, "I didn't expect that Supervisor Wei is a kind-hearted person."

Wei Guan sighed softly and said: "After all, I am a colleague, and I don't want to see other people's heads fall. Although Zhong Hui has different ambitions, he still has meritorious service in the court. If this matter can be resolved, I really hope He can die well."

Sima Liang said: "The guard guards are compassionate and compassionate. They are born with a kind heart. Zhong Hui is lucky to have a colleague like you."

Wei Guan smiled, made an appointment with Sima Liang for the banquet tomorrow, and left.

With Wei Guan's guarantee, Sima Liang was unprepared, and prepared to go to the banquet in a down-to-earth manner. However, Sima Liang is the king of the county, so the ostentation of the king's going out is naturally a big deal, with cars driving like forests and guards like clouds. , Then he left Xiangyang City in a mighty way, and went straight to the military camp in the west of the city.

Zhong Hui and Wei Guan greeted him personally at the gate of the camp. Seeing Sima Liang getting off the carriage, Zhong Hui hurried forward a few steps, bowed his hands and saluted, and said, "King Fufeng is here, and I am sorry to welcome you from far away. crime."

Sima Liang chuckled and said, "I am guarding Xiangyang, and I should do my best as a landlord, but let General Zhong spend a lot of money, I am ashamed."

Zhong Hui said: "It's a great honor for King Fufeng to honor me, please—"

The two parties entered the main tent. At this time, the banquet was ready, and the delicacies of mountains and seas, water and land were all presented. It was indeed a luxurious banquet. Even if Sima Liang came from the clan, his eyes lit up. Zhong Hui was really willing to spend his money. This meal will cost at least hundreds of thousands of dollars.

"General Zhong is too polite. I am ashamed to receive such a grand banquet."

"This modest banquet is so vulgar and unbearably vulgar. It is a shame to entertain distinguished guests. King Fufeng, please." Zhong Hui respectfully let Sima Liang sit on the table.

Sima Liang laughed. As he was, he naturally didn't have to refuse, so he sat down as the chief, Zhong Huizizao accompanied him, Wei Guan took second place, Sima Liang's accompanying officials and Zhong Hui's generals sat on the left and right, and the banquet was held. Above, there is a crowd.

(End of this chapter)