The Three Kingdoms: The filial son of the Cao family, please ask the father to ascend the throne

Chapter 189 Ma Yunlu

When Sili was captured by Cao's father and son, it meant that among the thirteen prefectures of the Han Dynasty, the four central states were occupied by Cao's father and son.

Moreover, Sili is adjacent to Jingzhou and Yizhou in the south, which is beneficial for Cao Cao to send his troops south to realize his ambition of revenge.

After helping Cao Cao capture the last city of Sili, Cao Ziyou planned to return to Xuzhou with the 10,000+ people gathered by Hubaoqi and Dianwei.

"Old Cao, are you really not going back?"

Cao Cao sighed sadly.

"No. I just had a bad relationship with the Ma family, so I have to stay in Sili to plan for a while. I can't wait for us to gain a firm foothold before being kicked out by other people. Then my old face of Cao Cao will be completely humiliated."

Cao Ziyou asked suspiciously:

"Are you sure it's not because you're afraid of calling me dad in public after you go back?"

Cao Cao replied with a guilty conscience:
"How is it possible! I, I am not such a person!"

"Forget it, after the war in Sili, there is a lot of waste waiting to be done, so you can slowly open up wasteland here. During this period of time, there are continuous news of success in Qingzhou. When I take Qingzhou, I can put the unification of the north on the agenda."

Hearing that Cao Ziyou was going to leave, Cao Cao rubbed his hands and said embarrassedly:

"Ziyou, why don't I send someone to escort you, and then you leave your tiger and leopard rider behind?"

"Why? Don't you have tigers and leopards riding? Eating from the bowl and looking at the pot, right? Hehe, there are too many scumbags."

Cao Cao knew that his request was a little too much.

But I didn't expect that I would ask a question and be refuted so many by Cao Ziyou.

Isn't it just a tiger and leopard rider? It's the same as who cares!
Without Xuzhou's tiger and leopard riders, I, Cao Mengde, can still...

Well, it's still a little difficult.

Thanks to his good son Cao Ziyou, Lao Cao's Yanzhou is Yuzhou in the south and Xuzhou in the east.

At least in these two directions, there are not many defenders.

This also allowed Lao Cao to free up troops to aid Gongsun Zan in the north and conquer Sili in the west.

However, success and failure also Xiao He, who was caught in the middle by the major states and counties, which also restricted Cao Cao's development.

When a large number of refugees choose places, they will choose rich places.

Not to mention Yizhou and other places in the south, in the north, besides Jizhou, there is Xuzhou.

But Yuan Shao was not in Jizhou, and Jizhou lost its backbone.

Yuan Shao's three sons sometimes joined forces to attack Gongsun Zan, and sometimes fought with each other.

Therefore, compared with the stable Xuzhou, Jizhou also lost its advantage.

A large number of people poured into Xuzhou, providing Xuzhou with food, population, labor and taxes.

And all of this is envied by Cao Cao.

But envy is useless. In the hearts of the people, Xuzhou is richer and safer than Yanzhou.

Even though Cao Cao introduced many policies to benefit the people, he still couldn't get enough people.

No population means limited army.

In addition, Jizhou is to the north of Yanzhou, and Cao Cao must store up heavy troops to guard it.

If Cao Ziyou's tiger and leopard riders don't help, Cao Cao is really afraid that in front of the Yuan family's powerful property, Bingzhou and Liangzhou will unite and drive him out of Sili.

So even though he knew the possibility was small, Cao Cao still begged:

"Ziyou, you also know what father is thinking, lend me [-] tiger and leopard rides, and I will return them to you when I conquer Liangzhou!"

"Who is father?"

"You, you are my father."

Seeing Comrade Xiao Cao's high awareness, Cao Ziyou nodded in satisfaction.

After all, the Cao family is a community of interests. The more land Lao Cao occupies, the more land he will inherit after his death.

In any case, Cao Cao had to gain a firm foothold in Sili.

"Okay, aren't you just worried about Ma Teng and Han Sui! I'll take the tiger and leopard riders for a ride, and I promise to treat you and they will be obedient!"

"Okay! Cao Chun rides with my tiger and leopard for you!"

"No, with your small number of people, it's useless."

Cao Ziyou ridiculed the tiger and leopard cavalry that Lao Cao worked so hard to build, and he dared not speak out.

After all, he has been reduced from father to son.

It seemed understandable for his tiger and leopard cavalry to lower down.

Dian Wei led 10,000+ people all the way back east to Xuzhou, while Cao Ziyou led [-] tiger and leopard riders to Liangzhou.

Cao Chun took all the cavalry under Cao Cao and attacked Bingzhou in the north.

The two of them didn't go here to attack the territory.

Because the number of troops is limited, it is difficult to garrison troops.

The goal of Cao Ziyou and Cao Chun is to deter the two states.

At least it can be guaranteed that no foreign enemies will invade when Cao Cao restores Sili with peace of mind.

Before Yuan Shao left, his eldest son Yuan Tan, second son Yuan Xi, and nephew Gao Gan divided Qing, You, and Bing Sanzhou.

The three sons of Yuan's family fought together around Jizhou, while his nephew Gao Gan stayed in Bingzhou peacefully.

Liangzhou.

Horse's house.

Ma Teng and Ma Chao came back with the remnant soldiers, and met Ma Yunlu as soon as they entered the door.

Ma Yunlu, daughter of Ma Teng, sister of Ma Chao.

Practiced martial arts since childhood, she is unparalleled among women.

Its appearance is even more proud of Liangzhou.

Seeing his father and brother, Ma Yunlu hurried forward and said:

"Father, brother, the envoy from Bingzhou is at our house!"

"Meng Qi, go and meet him."

The physically and mentally exhausted Ma Teng pushed the matter to his eldest son, and he went back to his room to rest.

Looking at his father's tired figure, Ma Yunlu asked quietly:
"Brother, what's the matter? I feel that my father's face is not good-looking!"

Ma Chao looked at his younger sister dotingly.

"It's okay, Yun Lu, you don't have to worry about this. Take me to meet the messenger."

"Hmph! I'm not a child, so why didn't you tell me? My father is like this, so is my eldest brother, second brother and third brother. It's meaningless!"

Ma Yunlu snorted coldly, summoned his rouge horse, and ran out of the house.

Ma Chao hurriedly asked the guards to follow, and after ensuring that his sister was under the protection of the guards, he came to the hall.

In the hall, the envoys from Bingzhou had been waiting for a long time.

After meeting Ma Chao, he greeted him respectfully:

"I've heard about Ma Chao's reputation in Xiliang Brocade for a long time, but seeing him today, I am truly extraordinary. If General Ma was born ten years earlier, I am afraid that the reputation of the world's number one military general must belong to General Ma!"

Ma Chao was overjoyed when he heard that.

"Hahahaha, Your Excellency really has a pair of discerning eyes, and you can see people accurately!"

"Ahem, I am entrusted by Mr. Gao, and I hope to get closer to the Ma family."

"Oh?"

The messenger presented a list of gifts and said confidently to Ma Chao:

"Lord Gao is Yuan Gong's nephew, he is highly regarded by Yuan Gong, and he guards Bingzhou alone. I heard that the Ma family has a jewel in the palm, who is sixteen years old and has not yet married.

Why don't we two become in-laws and make progress together..."

Before the messenger could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the furious Ma Chao.

"Get out! Get out of my Ma's house!"

"General Ma, Mr. Gao is..."

"Don't say he is Yuan Shao's nephew, even if he is Yuan Shao, he is not good enough for my little sister! Get lost!"

Ma Chao couldn't help but order the envoy to be thrown out.

Looking at the gate of Ma's house, the envoy showed a trace of coldness on his face.

This Liangzhou is not dominated by the Ma family.

The Ma family doesn't want to see him, so go find Han Sui!

(End of this chapter)