Xia Houmao slowly crossed his fists in the yard, and his pair of snow-white sleeves were like two white auspicious clouds, slowly dancing in front of his eyes, his expression was elegant, as if he were a fairy.

Princess Qinghe held the railing and looked at Xiahou Mao who was immersed in it. She was a little lost for a moment. After the most difficult days passed, Xiahou Mao, who was used to the life of a prisoner, has now calmly accepted this state. Without General Zhengxi, Guanzhong

With the duties of the governor, and the opportunity to make money, and without the lust of those enchanting maids, Xiahou Mao settled down and practiced boxing, playing chess, reading books, and admiring the scenery of Shanglin Garden every day.

, quiet and comfortable, physically in Chang'an, and in the mountains and forests.

After several months of recuperation, his face became rosy, he walked with wind, spoke loudly, and his temper became much better. Occasionally, when Princess Qinghe was in a bad mood, he could calmly persuade her. Unknowingly,

During this period, the relationship between some unfamiliar couples also became closer.

Xiahou Mao practiced boxing wholeheartedly, Princess Qinghe looked at Xiahou Mao in a trance, Xiahou Hui looked at Princess Qinghe, covered his mouth and smiled.

Princess Qinghe shook Xia Houhui with the handkerchief in her hand and feigned anger: "We are celebrating the New Year in a prisoner camp, are you still in the mood to laugh?"

Xia Houhui smiled and said: "Princess, please be patient. These days may come to an end soon."

Princess Qinghe did not laugh, but sighed softly, and looked at Xiahou Mao with a little more worry. Cao Rui personally took charge of Wancheng, General Cao Zhen, and Cavalry General Sima Yi simultaneously attacked Tongguan and Wuguan

, but has never been able to enter Guanzhong. In this battle, the Wei State was already riding a tiger, and the fall of Guanzhong was almost a foregone conclusion, and the culprit was the complacent governor of Guanzhong.

How will Xiahou Mao deal with himself when he returns to Luoyang in the future? This is a question that Princess Qinghe has always been worried about. With such a big shame on his back, it will be difficult for him to have another chance to become an official, and his career will end here.

Already.

At this time, Princess Qinghe suddenly began to miss Wei Ba. Wei Ba once said that as long as Xiahou Mao was willing to stay, he would have the opportunity to return to Luoyang in an upright manner. Now, her only hope fell on Wei Ba.

She was so happy, she thought, as long as Xiahou Mao could not be so miserable, she would be satisfied.

Just when he thought of Wei Ba, Xia Houhui suddenly pulled Princess Qinghe's sleeve and pointed into the distance. Princess Qinghe looked along her finger and saw a young man wearing a brocade robe riding a majestic white horse.

Guarded by several fierce warriors, they galloped from afar like a gust of wind. When they rushed to the door, they all reined in the horses. The horses stood up and kicked their front hooves twice in the air.

The young man on horseback had dismounted, threw the reins to the guards, and walked in with a big cloak in his arms.

The person who came was none other than Wei Ba, whom she hated and missed.

Princess Qinghe was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt a little uneasy: "The war in Longyou is over?"

Xia Houhui did not smile, nodded silently, and sighed softly: "I'm afraid the outcome will not be good for me, the Wei Dynasty."

Princess Qinghe hummed and became nervous.

Wei Ba strode into the door and saw Xiahou Mao who was practicing boxing. He couldn't help but praise: "The general is really a fairy. Looking at him makes people feel relieved."

Xia Houmao glanced at him, slowly took away Yun's hand, and while rubbing his hands, he said unhurriedly: "Joining the army is busy with military affairs, otherwise, you can join me to discuss the details together."

Wei Ba laughed, raised his head, looked at Princess Qinghe and Xiahou Hui, and shouted loudly: "Princess, Miss Xiahou, are you okay?"

Princess Qinghe snorted and turned back to the room. Xia Houhui paused and quickly followed in. He closed the door and stood outside the door, listening.

"If you want to see him, just go out and see him. Why should you be so sneaky?" Princess Qinghe scolded dissatisfied.

"Princess, where are you thinking?" Xia Houhui blushed and stamped his feet: "Wei Ba came back from Longyou and came to see his uncle. It was obviously something big. If I didn't listen, how could I guess the clues?

"

Princess Qinghe was at a loss for words, but she still muttered a few words unconvinced. Xiahou Hui ignored her and pricked up his ears, listening to the conversation between Xiahou Mao and Wei Ba outside.

"General, I just returned from Longyou." Wei Ba slapped his palms with his riding crop and said calmly.

"Then if you join the army, you will definitely be invincible and take over Longyou?"

"Does the General really wish that?"

Xiahou Mao kept silent. Of course he didn't want to. He was mocking Wei Ba. However, looking at Wei Ba's expression, the war at Longyou must be detrimental to Wei.

"Actually, the situation in Longyou is not very good for us. Except for Shanggui, which is still in our hands, Zhang He has regained the entire Longyou." Wei Ba smiled silently: "Of course, this is only temporary.

It is only a matter of time before a piece of land falls into our hands."

Xiahou Mao rubbed his hands and said nothing. After hearing this, Xiahou Hui, who was behind the door, put his hands on his chest and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. When Princess Qinghe saw it, she quickly came over and lowered her voice and asked: "We won the battle.

?”

Xia Houhui replied softly: "General Zhang has regained Longyou, and only Shanggui is still in the hands of Ni Shu. But..." Her eyes dimmed, "It is not a good thing for the battle in Guanzhong."

Princess Qinghe was confused and was about to ask, when Wei Ba's voice sounded outside again.

"My prime minister has led 50,000 troops into Guanzhong. In addition to leaving 20,000 troops to guard the western front, the others will be used to strengthen the eastern defense line." Wei Ba laughed: "General, I think you will be able to do it soon.

Go home."

Princess Qinghe changed her color in astonishment. She understood where Xiahou Hui's worries came from. Zhuge Liang's 50,000 main force entered Guanzhong and strengthened the defense of Tongguan and Wuguan. It would be even more impossible for Wei to enter Guanzhong. Wei Ba said that Xiahou Mao could quickly

Going home is naturally for this reason.

Princess Qinghe and Xia Houhui exchanged glances, and they both saw frustration in each other's eyes.

The same was true for Xia Houmao outside the door. He raised his head and looked at the distant sky, speechless for a long time.

Wei Ba knew that Xia Houmao was in a bad mood at the moment, so he didn't bother him. He turned around and went upstairs, stood in front of the door, and knocked on the door. Xia Houmao behind the door was startled when he heard his footsteps coming up.

, when he heard the knock on the door, his face turned a little pale, and he looked at Princess Qinghe nervously.

Princess Qinghe was also a little nervous, but after all, she was older and used to bossing around. She had been a prisoner for several months, and her arrogance of not being afraid of anything was still there. She waved her hand and shouted: "Open the door, are you still afraid?"

Where did he come from?"

The maid stepped forward and opened the door, revealing Wei Ba's smiling face.

"What's the point of joining the Wei army?" Princess Qinghe said coldly, blocking in front of Xia Houhui like a hen guarding her chicks.

Wei Ba couldn't help but be surprised when he saw them looking like they were facing a formidable enemy. He was stunned for a moment, touched his nose in self-mockery, and said with a smile: "Am I... so scary?"

Xia Houhui also calmed down, walked out from behind Princess Qinghe, bowed and saluted: "I wonder what the orders are for joining the army?"

"Oh, I can't talk about orders. I just have some questions and I want to ask Miss Xiahou for advice."

"Problem?" Xia Houhui asked puzzledly: "Joining the army is very smart, and he has many capable subordinates. What kind of problem do you need my help for?"

Wei Ba smiled awkwardly. He is shrewd, but his shrewdness lies in understanding people's minds and making machines. In terms of knowledge, he is very ignorant. There are also some well-educated people around him, but he decided to ask Xia Houhui

, in fact, he wanted to take the opportunity to talk to Xia Houhui. After fighting for several months, seeing some big men every day was really annoying. Chatting with beautiful girls would help relieve his mood. Daily reflection made him change his mind.

I have a lot of bad habits, but I still haven’t gotten rid of my habit of looking at pretty girls.

Seeing that Wei Ba was silent, Xia Houhui also understood a little. Two blushes flew up on his face, and he turned sideways: "Please come in to join the army."

Wei Ba responded and stepped through the door. Although Princess Qinghe's status was noble, she was a prisoner now. Here, Wei Ba was the worthy master, so Wei Ba took the chair without hesitation. Princess Qinghe refused to condescend.

He retreated into the back room, accompanied only by Xia Houhui and Xiahou Mao, who came in later.

"May I ask Miss Xiahou, are you familiar with Yan Zi's deeds?"

Wei Ba was thinking about Xiang Lang's riddle along the way. He couldn't figure out what Xiang Lang wanted to say to him, so he just used it to ask Xia Houhui for advice. It didn't matter whether Xia Houhui could answer it or not, it was just an excuse for him.

.

“Yanzi?”

Wei Ba nodded: "Can you ask the girl to tell you his story?"

Xia Houhui didn't refuse, so he told Yan Zi's deeds in general. Yan Zi had many deeds, and "Yan Zi Chun Qiu" was handed down, which recorded a lot of Yan Zi's deeds. It took him a long time to talk about it. Wei

Ba couldn't tell Xia Houhui about Xiang Lang. He could only listen to Xia Houhui's stories and think deeply about them one by one. Xia Houhui didn't know what he wanted to know, so he could only tell one thing he knew.

Speaking of the matter, this back and forth was really like chatting for a long time, and neither party knew what the other party knew.

Wei Ba felt that this was not the solution after all. He thought for a while and said to Xiahou Hui: "Miss Xiahou, what do you think is the secret of Yanzi's success as a famous prime minister?"

"Name?" Xia Houhui's eyes flashed, as if she had caught something. She pondered for a while and then said with a smile: "The secret is, of course, that he has the trust of Qi Jinggong. He is a loyal minister, but not pedantic. He is wise.

Not focusing on strength, emphasizing reality rather than weakness. Speaking of it, it is somewhat similar to Wei Shenjun."

Wei Ba was stunned and quickly declined: "Girl, I'm so honored. How dare I compare to Yan Zi?"

"Otherwise, Yan Zi is also a human being, and he is also a human being when he joins the army." Xia Houhui slowed down his speech and said word by word: "As long as you are a human being, you have advantages and disadvantages. Take advantage of their strengths and attack their weaknesses. How can we know today's people?" Can’t beat the ancients?”

Wei Ba's eyelids twitched and he glanced at Xia Houhui, just in time to meet Xia Houhui's half-smiling gaze. He suddenly felt like he was naked and quickly stepped away with a guilty conscience.

Xia Houhui lowered his head and smiled silently.

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Chapter completed!