Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 312 For Che Qi, this time is also a once-in-a-lifetime time!
"General Zilong is indeed a dragon among men. As soon as I arrived in Youzhou, I have already heard about General Zilong's deeds. Within a year, he guarded the border, quelled three clan rebellions, and stabilized the hearts of the people."

"Small battles have been won more than ten times, and Bingzhou has been consolidated into one place. There are 11 troops stationed on the border, distributed all over the country. They are all becoming stronger and stronger, and they can be called independent generals."

"It is because of the proper training of the riders over the years that they have made such achievements."

Mentioning Zhao Yun, Pang Tong was really elated. He went to check many military newspapers and listened to the rumors of the lieutenants before he realized how amazing and stunning Zhao Yun was.

Not only was he able to lead the cavalry to charge into battle, but he also led the troops with a very Confucian demeanor, which convinced all the soldiers under his command to work hard.

In addition, he imitated the law and his own demeanor, never coveted merit and property, all generously distributed to the soldiers under his command, and led the troops strictly, with a vigorous and resolute style.

Therefore, the prestige in the army is very high.

It can be called the second Xu Zhen.

In the years when Xu Zhen was not in Youzhou, it was Zhao Yun who suppressed the rebellions in various places, and promoted many generals during the battle.

In the north, there are many war cavalry generals, but the folk customs of Bingzhou have always been very tough. The recruited countrymen enter the barracks as recruits, and after returning from the battlefield a few times, they can become the elite among the elite.

So how can it not be amazing to cultivate a large number of talents.

"News, it will be there in three days. Don't worry about riding, the land of Yongliang is secretly expanding. After you come back, it will not continue."

Pang Tong smiled and bowed to salute.

In his opinion, seeing this family with his own eyes, the ambition in his heart is the best way to display it. There are too many troops in his hands.

"it is good."

……

Xiliang.

The grass was gone, and on the wasteland with solid white snow, in the camp of Ma's soldiers and horses, the horses ran back and forth, and the armor was mostly covered with yellow sand and dust, and they were in a hurry.

These are all scouts sent out by the Xiliang army, of course they are scouts, who have been fighting with Bingzhou on the border for a long time.

Over the years, Zhao Yun and Ma Chao have tried each other, and they are secretly fighting, although they have never fought against each other.

However, there are indeed many conflicts between the military forces of the two sides.

Both of them have also seen each other's soldiers and horses. Ma Chao has a kind of chariot formation, but with two horse-drawn carts, the soldiers hold spears on the carts, and the charge and formation are flexible and changeable.

Moreover, there is also a spear array, which can be thrown and shot, which is stronger than ordinary arrows. It is said that this array is still an army array learned when fighting against Fanbang.

The armor of the spear bearers is light, and there are thick armors to resist in important parts. The armament is not very good, but the soldiers are very brave.

Ma Chao also found it strange that Zhao Yun's white horse had fought before, and each of them retreated immediately after being injured.

These years in Xiliang, he has almost reached the point of being invincible, and the casualties exceeded his expectations.

At this moment, a commander among the scouts came into the big tent, lifted his big cloak, and said with a smile, "Brother, I'm back."

"how?"

Standing up from the tiger leather chair, a man in brocade clothes appeared, his face was full of enthusiasm and his eyes were smiling.

He walked over in a few strides and pulled his arm. At this age, he was really high-spirited, with brocade clothes and silver robes, a lion-headed general helmet on his head, and sincere eyes.

"Brother, it is confirmed that Xu Zhen has indeed returned, so Zhao Yun has no worries at all, and led his troops into thirty miles."

"Now it is estimated that the soldiers will be directed at the place where we stationed troops, what should we do?"

"Good time! I was just about to meet him! He has bullied me so much these days, I'm afraid he has forgotten the power of Xiliang iron cavalry!"

"Ma Tie, Ma Dai! Follow me to lead the army to the east and enter Yongzhou. The troops are here waiting for Zhao Yun. Watch me behead him and force Xu Bowen to come here in person. I want to meet Xu Zhen even more!"

Ma Chao's face was fair, and his eyes were full of energy. After learning that the news was accurate, he immediately became determined to fight for the throne.

But as soon as he took his brother out, he ran into his father Ma Teng who hurried in.

Ma Teng's long hair was parted down the middle, he was wearing a black headband, and he was dressed in a black robe. He was very majestic, with deep wrinkles on his face and rough and dark skin. This was the result of many years of fighting on the battlefield.

These wrinkles have witnessed his glory days.

"Meng Qi, don't move rashly," Ma Teng returned with a straight face, a little anxious, and pressed Ma Chao to his seat.

"As soon as Xu Bowen came back, an emperor's edict arrived in Xiliang, calling me to Xudu, sending my son as a hostage, reporting Liangzhou's harvest, and meeting the emperor."

"In these years, I have never been summoned by the emperor so earnestly. This edict is still announced to the world, and everyone knows it. Do you know what it means?"

"Don't disobey the holy will, otherwise you will be passive."

Ma Chao put away his expectant and excited expression, Xu Zhen always had the will of the emperor in his hands, and the orthodoxy of a big man, I am afraid that he can only bear with him.

Cao Cao coerced the emperor to order the princes, and he, Xu Bowen, could do the same, because Cao Zixiu was still in command in Xudu.

Don't do it casually, it's fine that they didn't intend to come to guard Yongliang before, but of course they came prepared now.

"Xu Zhen, I don't want to fight, at least I don't plan to go out yet, so don't make a fuss this year."

"As for the emperor's summoning, we have to discuss whether we can go. There are still many old Han officials in Xudu."

The corners of Ma Teng's mouth curled down, his eyes widened, and after a moment of trance, he immediately froze, patted Ma Chao on the shoulder, and said, "Come on, let's talk about the income, Meng Qi must not be impatient."

"it is good!"

Ma Chao's cheeks puffed up, and he exchanged a glance with the two brothers Ma Tie and Ma Dai. His father's order must not be disobeyed. Although his reputation in the army is getting stronger now, Xiaoyi must not be messed up.

After entering the military tent, Ma Teng actually had other news to tell them. Outsiders talked a lot, maybe it was heard and spread widely.

In the military tent, it was quieter. They are all relatives in the family, so it doesn't matter if some words are wrong.

"Son, do you know that after Xu Bowen comes back, he will guard the northern border and will definitely fight against us."

"Because Cao Cao is attacking Jiangdong, and he wants to regain Xiliang, so if he wants us to surrender or defeat us, I am afraid that the two of them plan to complete their efforts in one battle, and then unify the big Han. If they can be captured, then the remaining How can Sichuan and Sichuan resist it?"

"At that time, there must be an imperial edict to allow Liu Zhang to return to the Han court. You need to understand this situation."

Ma Chao squinted his eyes and nodded solemnly.

"My Ma family is full of loyalty. After the general family, I can only surrender to Han, not Cao and Xu," Ma Teng solemnly instructed while nodding, "It's not because I am overestimated."

"It's just that I know in my heart that the Ma family can't lose the name of general. This is what our ancestors have insisted on for many years. It must not be forgotten by us like this. Cao Cao's name is Han Xiang, but he is actually a Han thief."

"This is what the important officials of the Han Dynasty who died in Xudu said. This clothes is covered with blood. Do you remember that I, the Han people in Xiliang, still miss the old dynasty and the prosperity of the past."

"Therefore, we cannot avoid this battle, and now Xu Zhen is obviously unwilling to fight this winter."

"Son, father has an idea, please support me."

Ma Teng's tone suddenly became extremely dignified, and there was a strong meaning of farewell in his eyes, Ma Chao seemed to have thought of something.

After all, father and son are deeply in love, so how can they not know what their father thinks, so being suppressed by Xu Zhen in the name of the Son of Heaven will never do Xi Liang any good.

If you rebel, you will lose your hearts.

If it goes well, they will always be led by the nose by Xu Zhen, and any moral edicts and rhetoric in the future will hinder them everywhere.

Since he is loyal to the Han Dynasty, he must not fall into Xu Zhen's trap, maybe he will not go, and the emperor will not see him.

For him in Xiliang, there is no way out in his life, the only way is to fight hard and surrender, and this will shame the family's reputation from now on, and there will not even be any good results.

Because of the garment belt edict, Ma Teng didn't know whether it was really the emperor's instruction, but he did sign the covenant at the beginning, expressing his willingness to submit to the emperor, and that was the era of Li Jue and Guo Si.

Under this covenant, he can't abandon Cao Cao. Moreover, the more he offended the Cao family in the past few years, it is already difficult to make peace. As long as Cao Cao wins Xiliang, he will definitely not sit back and watch the Ma family grow stronger.

Instead, it will be suppressed everywhere.

There is no need for Ma Teng to say these words, he knows that his son Ma Chao will definitely understand, after all, he can now be alone.

In this border area, the Qiang people called him General Shenweitian, who led tens of thousands of cavalry and [-] infantry.

The mainstay of Xiliang.

Fighting against the Sturdy Clan on the frontier was almost invincible. It was not until recently when they met General Zhao Yun of Bingzhou that they were defeated.

The father and son looked at each other sincerely. Ma Chao understood what his father said, so he immediately refused.

"No! Father, are you really planning to go to Xudu to meet the emperor?"

"That's right!" Ma Teng narrowed his eyes, "I've made up my mind, I'm definitely going, and I'm going to tell Xu Du about Ma Shi's loyalty, and I'm going to see you now, it's all for merit."

"Why is this so?" Ma Chao took off the white lion helmet, turned around and took a few steps and sighed: "Father can't go, I am stable in Xiliang, and the whole is united, the army and the people share the same desire, and it is difficult to be broken. Have you ever been afraid of the Central Plains?"

"What's a little fame? In ancient times, there are winners and losers. If you can win, you can write the history with a pen. Why is this?"

"In the land of Xiliang, there are mostly wastelands, and I am good at riding and fighting. I, Ma Mengqi, have no fear of Xu Bowen, so he will come anyway."

Ma Teng stepped forward, pinched his hand, pressed it down, and after holding it tightly, said again very seriously: "Meng Qi, you can't do this."

"Have the demeanor of a general, focus on the overall situation, and have a long-term vision. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity to occupy the Central Plains, this is the best way!"

"Father!"

After listening for a long time, Ma Dai felt bewildered, with a face full of doubts, he came up and said, "Father, why are you going to Xudu!? Don't you know that once you enter Xudu, you probably won't be able to get out again?" ?”

"Hehehe," Ma Teng immediately smiled in relief, and shook his head bitterly. Sure enough, Ma Dai and Ma Tie didn't understand the truth. Those tough and brave daughters in the family know how to lead women's soldiers and horses, which is already pretty good.

Therefore, he understood that he didn't need to explain it clearly to Ma Tie and Ma Dai, as long as Ma Chao understood it.

In the future, these heirs will understand sooner or later.

"Of course the father knows, but this time, the father is sure."

When he said this, Ma Chao glared at him directly from behind, and sighed secretly.

Alas, after the father's generation was a hero, after Dong Thief left, Li Jue and Guo Si went to war, turned his trilogy up to now, and have the current family business.

The things he decides have always been unchanged, and there is no way to refute them. Even if he is trying to persuade him, he must be able to persuade him before he can change his mind.

But Ma Chao knew he couldn't convince him.

So I felt half hopeless and sad.

The wars and disputes in the world have never been covered by the leader's rush, and they contain too much.

I am afraid that my father will definitely go on this trip to Xudu.

And the reason why he really made up his mind to go through this experience was himself.

Ma Chao looked up to the sky and sighed, and closed his eyes.

At this moment, how much he hopes that all the descendants of the Ma family will be unsuccessful, without such foresight and heart.

There is no such bravery and regal reputation.

It's a pity that he really has Ma Chao.

It seems that there is no way, and there is no position to persuade.

Father's going here is a blessing in disguise.

"Meng Qi, stand still and don't fight. You can retreat as much as Zhao Yun wants. You only need to guard our original place, and don't guard an unstable city."

"know."

Ma Chao responded indifferently.

He knew he couldn't go anymore.

Ma Teng took a deep look at him, then left a letter to him, and said softly: "This is a letter to your uncle, and I have made it clear to him that you must guard Xiliang closely in the future. Or...wait for the opportunity and go east to the Central Plains, this will be the best time to save the emperor!"

"This is a military order!"

Ma Chaoying suddenly trembled in a threatening manner, and after clasping his fists together, he shouted loudly: "Here!"

……

ten days later.

Taking advantage of the fact that the road was not completely frozen in winter, Ma Teng took his boy, Ma Tie, all the way to Xudu.

He chose Ma Tie as the hostage, and brought along many members of the Ma family, as well as eight hundred guards.

At the same time, there were more than [-] dead men who secretly dressed as merchants and ordinary people and walked on the road.

Go to Xudu to meet the emperor.

As soon as they set off here, Xu Zhen received the news not long after.

Zhuojun Government Office.

Xu Zhen got up and turned his eyes, and slowly raised the corners of his mouth, "Isn't going to Xudu at this time just to cause chaos?"

"Ma Teng must be thinking, what does he want? Who knows?!"

"Kong Ming."

Zhuge Liang stood up and cupped his hands, "Yes, it's for the sake of being famous, Master."

"Yes, do you think Zixiu can see it?"

"I can, but Ma Teng's move is admirable," Zhuge Liang sighed, "He is so messed up in Xudu, there must be many spies following him in secret, so as to make us unstable in the hinterland, and he must have a plan , so the war in the south will definitely have an impact."

"All the princes in the world will be grateful for his virtue, and seize the opportunity to attack together. Maybe someone... throws their heads and blood, and raises the banner of eliminating thieves."

Zhuge Liang sees this general trend very clearly. No matter how subtle the strategy is, once there are variables, he needs to plan again.

And the so-called variables are people who are afraid of Ma Teng and others, who are not afraid of death and will change unexpectedly.

"Then, do you want to tell Zixiu?"

Zhuge Liang raised his head slightly to observe Xu Zhen's expression.

But before Xu Zhen spoke, Jia Xu stood up from the opposite side first, cupped his hands and said: "My advice, absolutely not!"

"Definitely, no! Please think twice about Che Qi, this is still the same for Che Qi, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

(End of this chapter)