The Jagged Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 490
Zhuge Qiao was dressed in white clothes, standing alone on a corridor in the camp, with a calm and calm expression on his delicate and elongated face.

But Zhuge Qiao, the son of the prince, is usually busy with affairs, so why is he standing here in broad daylight today? Could it be that he is really too busy to panic?

Soldiers kept passing by on the road, either on patrol or simply passing by, and they all saluted Zhuge Qiao.Although they all felt very strange about this in their hearts, they didn't dare to go forward to ask because they were soft-spoken.

Zhuge Qiao didn't say much, as if something was going on.He just nodded to the soldiers and let them pass.

Not a moment later, one of the two white-eared guards following Zhuge Qiao stepped forward and whispered to Zhuge Qiao: "Young Master Zhuge, that man is here."

Zhuge Qiao raised his head and followed the instructions of the white-eared guard.Sure enough, he saw a small sergeant walking slowly in front of him, his steps were quite brisk, and he seemed to be in a good mood.

This person was dressed in bright silver armor, lined with a white robe, with a long sword at his waist, no helmet on his head, and his long hair was tied into a bun with a white kerchief wrapped around it.When he walked, the end of the white scarf hung down, and he moved accordingly, with a certain style of his own.

Originally, wrapping Gebu scarves like this was only used by common people because they couldn't afford to wear crowns and hats.It may even be a sweat towel used by the common people when they were working, and later it was wrapped around the head as a towel for dual purposes.But at the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, it gradually became popular. Both Jiang Gan and Zhou Yu have recorded that they used Ge scarves to wrap their heads.

This person is not the young general in white robe who has been by Zhang Bao's side all day, who is it?But for someone like Zhuge Qiao, why wait for him here?With his status in the army, if he sent someone to pass on the news, it's impossible for the young general in white robe not to come to see him?
Zhuge Qiao straightened his clothes a little bit, coughed lightly, he really had the demeanor of a scribe.He said to the young general in white robe, "You, come here."

The young general in white robe was walking with his head down, when he suddenly heard someone calling him.He looked up and followed the voice, and saw Zhuge Qiao standing in front of him.Although he just came to Liu Chan's camp not long ago, others don't need to know him, Zhuge Qiao is absolutely unrecognizable to a celebrity around the prince.

Although the young general in white robe was wondering why Zhuge Qiao suddenly appeared here and called him to a halt, he still stepped forward quickly, cupped his hands and asked, "Why did Mr. Zhuge call me?"

Zhuge Qiao took another close look at the young general in white robe, and found that his lips seemed to be redder than others, and his cheeks were also more delicate.He guessed in his heart that this person might be a son of a rich family, otherwise he wouldn't have such a greasy face.

Zhuge Qiao said to the young general in white robe, "Follow me first." Then, he brought the young general in white robe to his camp.

Zhuge Qiao didn't sit down either, the two of them just stood inside.

Zhuge Qiao paused, then suddenly asked the young general in white robe, "Your name?"

The young general in white robe immediately replied: "The last general Xia Houyun. When I came to the camp earlier, the last general didn't come to see the young master. Please don't be offended by the young master."

Although Zhuge Qiao couldn't think of any family in Sichuan with the surname Xiahou as a rich or wealthy family, after all, in this era, the Xiahou family is actually mainly distributed in the northern Qiao County.

But Zhuge Qiao heard that Xia Houyun spoke well and rationally, and felt very comfortable in his heart, thinking that this person is not difficult to get along with.He then asked, "How old is it? Where is your native place?"

"15 years old. I live in Jiangzhou."

Zhuge Qiao nodded, he was a little younger than himself, but about the same age as Shi Zi.It's just that he came here with Zhang Bao, and his hometown should also be in Jiangzhou, so there should be no problem with this.

However, Xia Houyun's doubts became deeper after answering Zhuge Qiao's questions.He couldn't help but began to wonder in his heart, the reason why Zhuge Qiao suddenly called himself to his camp.His pair of bright eyes immediately turned around a few times, but he couldn't think of any way out.

Zhuge Qiao also seemed to be thinking about something, but after nodding, he fell silent for a while.

Xia Houyun had no choice but to ask: "Mr. Zhuge, why did you suddenly find the general here?"

Zhuge Qiao was originally thinking about how to speak next, but after oh, he had no choice but to say: "That day, the son gave the task of attacking Huya Mountain to General Xiong Ping. After General Zhang Bao's request to send troops failed, you and General Zhang Bao both Military Adviser Wang Fu overheard the conversation on the sidewalk. After he left for Huya Mountain, he asked me to ask you if I had time."

Xia Houyun was taken aback for a moment, never expecting that there was someone behind them listening to their speech.He couldn't help wondering: "Wang Junshi asked the young master to ask the general what?"

Zhuge Qiao's complexion changed, and he said, "Junshi Wang is just curious, how can you, a newcomer to our army, be able to guess the mind of the prince so thoroughly."

Xia Houyun suddenly realized that Zhuge Qiao's words obviously meant to ask him for a crime.Even if he didn't come to Xingshi to inquire about the crime, he at least came to beat himself up.

After Xia Houyun had the bottom line in his heart, most of the original doubts in his heart disappeared.

He smiled and said, "Young Master Zhuge, please don't misunderstand. The last general is General Zhang Bao's attendant. It sounds nice to be an 'attendant', but in fact he is just a 'servant' of General Zhang Bao. Therefore, I have already Learned to observe words and expressions. The so-called 'you can save others' belly with your own heart', in the end, you will only use your own thoughts to understand the inner meaning of the son's actions at that time."

Xia Houyun's statement, although superficially reasonable, is actually not without flaws.Even though he is really good at observing words and expressions, but he has only met the prince a few times, how could it be so easy to "measure the belly of the prince with his own heart"?This is obviously unreasonable.

But Xia Houyun obviously didn't have any malice towards Shi Zi when he said this.It should be said that this Xiahouyun was making some suggestions for his master at that time, just like he had to make some suggestions for the son.

Therefore, Zhuge Qiao didn't dwell on this issue anymore, and asked again: "Then, the last time General Zhang Bao suddenly came to 'plead guilty' to the son, it should be your idea for him?"

Xia Houyun's face changed, the consequences of this incident are definitely big or small.At that time, the son Liu Chan was indeed moved by Zhang Bao, but it is absolutely impossible to rule out that the son would wake up afterwards.Perhaps the prince sent this Zhuge Qiao here to secretly investigate this matter, and this matter cannot be careless!

Xia Houyun immediately replied: "No, General Zhang was indeed aware of his mistake at that time, so he went to plead guilty to the crown prince naked, right? However, those branches on his body were prepared by the last general. "

Zhuge Qiao snorted, but he didn't believe Xia Houyun's words in his heart.Because, if Zhang Bao had really realized his mistake at that time, personally pleaded guilty to the crown prince, and wanted to reconcile with General Gai Meng, he would not still be at odds with General Gai Meng now.

It can be seen that Zhang Bao pleaded guilty to the son at that time, but it was actually just a stopgap measure.And according to Zhuge Qiao's understanding of Zhang Bao's personality during this period of time, this person has a straightforward personality, and it seems unlikely that he would think of such a way to coax the prince.

Therefore, Zhuge Qiao thought about it, and only the attendant named Xia Houyun next to Zhang Bao could possibly make such a move to him.

However, since I have already talked with Xia Houyun today, it can be regarded as a knock on him.Therefore, Zhuge Qiao felt that the conversation with Xia Houyun could now be ended.

Zhuge Qiao said to Xia Houyun: "If that's the case, then there's nothing wrong with it. However, General Zhang is about to lead the army this time, I hope you can give him some good ideas, and don't let him go astray. gone."

Xia Houyun understood the meaning of Zhuge Qiao's words, what is a "good idea"?He smiled and said, "I'm afraid this won't work."

Zhuge Qiao asked strangely, "Why not?"

Xia Houyun said: "General Zhang Bao has passed down an order not to let the last general follow him on the expedition."

Zhuge Qiao felt even more strange in his heart.Since this Xia Houyun is Zhang Bao's attendant, how could he not accompany Zhang Bao when he goes out?

Zhuge Qiao immediately asked, "Why did General Zhang do this?"

Xia Houyun shook his head, and said: "I'm not too sure about this last general. General Zhang must have his own ideas, right? The last general can only carry out orders. But, Mr. Zhuge, you are the servant of the prince, right? Every time the son goes out to fight, he will definitely take you with him?"

"This..." Zhuge Qiao was immediately speechless by Xia Houyun's retorted question.

Xia Houyun smiled, bowed his hands to Zhuge Qiao, and said: "If Mr. Zhuge is fine, then the last general will leave first. My general Zhang is about to go to war, and the last general has a lot of things to help him deal with."

Zhuge Qiao frowned when he saw Xia Houyun's thin and deep meaning leaving.How could he be deflated in front of such a little guy?
(End of this chapter)