Zhuge Dan dispatched the generals to accept the Shu people's surrender in the various regions.
He himself led the Central Army toward Chengdu in a mighty advance.
Zhong Hui rode calmly on a fine horse at the vanguard, beside the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry led by Wen Yang.
Wen Yang followed beside Zhong Hui, several times wanting to speak, but faced with Zhong Hui's stern expression, he did not know how to ask.
Zhong Hui disliked pure brutes like Wen Yang, but such brutes did have their uses.
His attitude toward Wen Yang was not particularly friendly, but neither did he show much hostility.
That was already quite good.
"Does General Wen have some important business?"
Zhong Hui asked.
Only then did Wen Yang ask, "Jiang Wei is seeking death. Why don't we execute him?"
Disdain written across his face, Zhong Hui said indifferently, "He's still useful."
He said only that and refused to elaborate. Wen Yang did not pester him, instead going straight to Chen Qian to ask.
Chen Qian was much more agreeable. He explained earnestly, "The Shu Kingdom has only just surrendered, and the generals throughout its territories have not yet submitted. If we execute Jiang Wei now, the Shu people will certainly be terrified, and further trouble may arise."
"Besides, Jiang Wei is the Grand General of the Shu lands. Had he been defeated on the battlefield, his life or death would not matter. But now he is a surrendered subject. We have no authority to decide his fate. His Majesty must handle it personally."
Understanding dawned on Wen Yang. He asked, "Then will His Majesty spare his life?"
Chen Qian hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "It isn't a question of whether His Majesty will kill him, but whether Jiang Wei himself is