The big man is on the run

Chapter 134
The two sides had ceased fighting for several days. Under Pang De's control, Ma Chao was almost under house arrest in the barracks.

On this day, the second day of February, Ma Chao had been standing quietly by the gate with his fists clenched, as if he was waiting for something.

"Dah, dah, dah, dah"

Just when Ma Chao's patience was about to wear out, a carriage slowly driving into the barracks finally stopped, and a man wrapped in thick black jumped out of the carriage, came to Ma Chao, and shouted at Ma Chao: " You rebellious son! What the hell are you trying to do!"

Ma Chao originally had a thousand words in his heart, wanted to admit his mistake, wanted to say something, at first he couldn't bear to see his grandpa with old cold legs, but with this scolding question coming, Ma Chao suddenly turned away head, stubbornly did not look at Ma Teng, and did not speak.

Seeing this, Ma Teng had an angry look on his face.

"You bastard!" Ma Teng waved his sleeves, pointed at Ma Chao and cursed, "Do you know what kind of trouble your behavior will cause Ma Shi! It doesn't matter if you don't want to live, you have to drag so many people Are you buried with him? Do you know that this time, you almost put the entire Ma family in crisis! Can you deal with the court? Li Jue and Guo Si didn’t beat you to shame? Where are they now? The grass on the grave is three feet high in spring!"

Ma Chao's lips moved, but he finally said three words.

"I was wrong."

Ma Teng's expression softened for a moment, but he straightened up immediately.

"Hmph, it's good if you know you're wrong. Now, I'll give you one last chance to admit your mistake to His Majesty immediately! Otherwise, don't blame your grandfather for not caring about the relationship between father and son!" Ma Teng looked at Ma Chao coldly with a sullen face. Said.

"Grandpa."

Ma Dai on the side explained to Ma Teng what happened that day and what the emperor said. When Ma Teng heard that the emperor planned to recruit Ma Chao into the court, Ma Teng sighed heavily instead of being relieved.

"With such an unruly personality like yours, you won't get into trouble when you arrive in Chang'an? By Grandpa's side, Grandpa can still take care of you. For the sake of soldiers and horses in my hands, no matter how arrogant you are, no one will What about you, if you go to Chang'an and you cause trouble, wouldn't Grandpa ask white-haired people to send black-haired people?"

When Ma Chao heard this, although he still looked unconvinced on the surface, he was extremely moved in his heart.

Although he doesn't like Ma Teng's control over him in every aspect, he has deeply felt Ma Teng's love and care for him over the years.

Perhaps, this kind of control is what Ma Teng thinks is "good for you", and maybe it is this kind of control and arrangement that makes Ma Chao become so rebellious when he has the opportunity to dominate alone.

But the last one who came to wipe his buttocks was also this fifty-year-old man who hurriedly bumped across Longshan in a carriage.

The more Ma Teng talked, the more angry he became. The air was cold after snowfall, and his throat began to cough continuously.

"Grandfather, I was wrong, don't be angry, my child will never dare again." Ma Chao was completely convinced, and said hastily.

"I'm going to confess my mistake to His Majesty right now. I don't want this old face, and I have to ask Your Majesty not to invite you into the court." Ma Teng gave Ma Chao a look.

Hearing this, Ma Chao shook his head quickly and said, "Grandpa, you don't have to go, I will go to His Majesty to admit my mistake on this matter."

"You go?"

Hearing this, Ma Teng frowned slightly, and said: "I think you'd better forget it, don't be ashamed of yourself, you think you weigh a few catties and a couple of pounds. This moment, that moment, now Zhang Xiu's troops have arrived , The imperial court is also joining forces with Cheng Yin and Li Kan in the city, do you know that if you go, your little life will not be saved."

When Ma Chao heard this, his expression suddenly became embarrassing.

Of course he knows how dangerous his situation is now that the imperial court is full of soldiers and horses, but he can't just watch Ma Teng take risks to help himself.

"Baby is not filial, baby"

"Okay, don't worry about this matter." Ma Teng said with a wave of his hand, "I will go to see His Majesty in person. Apart from your affairs, there are many things I want to talk to His Majesty, which cannot be replaced by you. You just Stay in the army with peace of mind, waiting for my order, you know?"

"Yes, Grandpa!" Ma Chao nodded respectfully and said nothing more.

"Your Majesty really decided to let Ma Chao enter the court as a hostage?"

Jia Xu walked into the tent, and asked Liu Yi, who was sitting at the table, writing something with a brush.

"You came at a good time. I am writing the revision of the Han Law. I have something to ask you." Liu Yi looked up at Jia Xu and said.

"Your Majesty, you might as well tell me about the Han law later. I really don't like Ma Chao." Jia Xu shook his head and said.

"Oh?" Liu Yi was taken aback for a moment, and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"For a general, one must know how to advance and retreat."

Hearing this, Liu Yi frowned slightly. He was considered a "battle-hardened person", so he naturally understood what Jia Xu said.

"It's okay to be a proton, but I can see that your Majesty wants to use Ma Chao again. Although Ma Chao is brave, this is not his strength, but his shortcoming. However, after thinking about it, I don't like it. , but I feel that I can take advantage of his shortcoming." Jia Xu continued.

"Tell me."

"Your Majesty can ask Ma Teng to send a general to serve as Ma Chao's deputy."

"Oh?" Liu Yi's eyes lit up when he heard the words.

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Your Majesty, think about it, if Ma Chao has a deputy who is also sent by Ma Teng, he will do what you want Ma Chao to do. If it's about military orders, then he can be controlled."

"You mean, Pound?"

"Yes." Jia Xu pondered for a while, "This Ma Chao needs to be trained by His Majesty himself. After a few years, his temper will stabilize before he can be of great use."

Jia Xu continued: "Your Majesty, although Ma Chao has a hot temper, I think it would definitely be a good thing for His Majesty if Ma Chao can serve His Majesty. After all, he is still the eldest son of Ma Teng. "

Liu Yi frowned after listening.

After a long time, Liu Yi said, "You mean to ask me to be Longxi's backup?"

"It's just to be prepared. If there is a future, the soldiers under Ma Teng's command and the land of Longxi can also be taken for their own use."

Jia Xu said with a smile.

"Sir, what you said is wrong!" Liu Yi shook his head and said, "Ma Chao is Ma Chao, and Ma Teng is Ma Teng. As a last resort, there is no need to do that kind of thing.”

"Your Majesty, you must reassure Ma Teng. I mean, if Your Majesty can establish a relationship with Ma Teng, this matter can probably be resolved peacefully."

"This can't make Zhen and Ma Teng become sworn brothers, right? Ma Chao? Wouldn't that be even more outrageous." Hearing this, Liu Yi frowned even deeper.

"Your Majesty heard that Ma Teng has a daughter in his boudoir, so don't be in a hurry to refuse. I believe that with your majesty's wisdom, you will be able to guess the intention of your words." Jia Xu said with a smile: "Think about it, your majesty. It is also a good thing for Ma Teng if he can make friends with Ma Teng. Now that this person is getting older, not only his ambitions have faded, but he also has the idea of ​​becoming a rich man. At least he can use this to win him to be loyal to His Majesty. , such a person who is useful to His Majesty, why not do it?"

"What Mr. Wen He said is somewhat reasonable."

"It's easy to do. The minister and Ma Teng are considered acquaintances. Let's talk to him when the time comes, and he will definitely agree." Jia Xu said with a smile.

"Well, let's do it according to Mr.'s advice."

At this moment, a personal guard came to report that Ma Teng was asking to see him at the gate of the camp.

What a coincidence.

"Mr. Wenhe, go and greet him first."

After hearing this, Jia Xu quickly stood up, bowed to Liu Yi, and walked out quickly.

Yuanmen.

Ma Teng and Jia Xu stood beside the road.

"Wen He, I haven't seen you for many years." Ma Teng said with a smile.

"Yes, Shoucheng is still so healthy." Jia Xu responded, and then said, "Shoucheng, you will go to the school to meet His Majesty later, and His Majesty said that you don't need to disarm your weapon. You see, Your Majesty has treated you so favorably. Just stop saying no."

"Your Majesty agreed to see me? Why didn't you say it earlier! What kind of weapon is not a weapon? Here, here you are."

Ma Teng didn't seem to understand Jia Xu's words, he was overjoyed when he heard that, he took off the knife from his waist and forced it into Jia Xu's hand.

"The matter of meeting you at the school grounds is just a temporary idea of ​​His Majesty."

Jia Xu said with a smile.

"Oh yes, there is one more thing."

Jia Xu secretly covered Ma Teng's ear and whispered.

Ma Teng's expression was weird for a while, and he patted Jia Xu's shoulder hard, almost breaking Jia Xu apart.

Ma Teng also knew that he had lost his manners. He coughed dryly, bowed to Jia Xu and said, "Then I will thank Mr. Wen He first."

How can he not understand the political signal in it, and since Jia Xu came to tell him, no matter whether Jia Xu suggested it or not, Ma Teng must inherit this favor.

"Shoucheng is polite." Jia Xu quickly supported Ma Teng.

(End of this chapter)