Uncle Emperor, I am really not Wolong Zhuge!

Chapter 99: Zhuge Ming committed murder, Cao Cao was helpless, and the Xuchang clan fell apart!

On the Dongwu River, a lone boat rushes into Chaisang.

The news of Ma Teng's death came like a gust of wind.

Inside Wuhou Palace
All Jiangdong ministers were present.

On the left side, Zhang Zhao is the leader, followed by Zhu Ran, Gu Yong and others;
On the right side of the queue, Zhang Hong is at the head, followed by Zhuge Jin, Lu Su and others.

In the center of the hall, Jiangdong scouts knelt down to worship Wu Hou.

"Lord, there is news from Xuchang."

"Ma Teng was forced by Cao Cao and died in Xuchang a few days ago!"

Rumble!
After the words fell, the officials were shocked!
Who is Ma Teng? ?
This man is the founding hero of the Eastern Han Dynasty, after General Fubo!

General Fubo's horse Yuan fought hundreds of battles on the yellow sand, his body was wrapped in horse leather, and his reputation as a loyal hero spread far and wide!
Ma Teng was loyal to the big man throughout his life!
When Cao Cao issued an appeal against Dong, Ma Teng became the No. 13 prince in the town as the governor of Xiliang.

After Lu Bu killed Dong Zhuo, Li Huai and Guo Si followed Jia Xu's advice and cholera ravaged Kyoto, and when Emperor Xian of Han was humiliated, Ma Teng began to serve the royal family and rebelled against Li Huai and others.

Later, when Cao Cao took Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty into Xudu and tried to blackmail the emperor to order the princes, Ma Teng secretly allied with his uncle Dong Cheng and others and participated in the "Belt Edict" to get rid of Cao Cao.

But it is a pity that Liu Bei left first before the clothing edict was fully implemented.

The departure of Liu Bei's army weakened the assassin's strength to a certain extent.Therefore, Ma Teng had to lead his troops back to Xiliang.

Later, with the rise of Liu Bei in Jingzhou, Cao Cao's ambition to unite the world became more and more important;

But if Cao Cao raises his army to go south, he may worry about Xiliang's 20 powerful cavalry attacking Xuchang.

In order to avoid worries, Cao Cao summoned Ma Teng to Xudu in the name of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.

In this way, the 20 Xiliang army was contained.

I originally thought that Ma Teng's reputation as a loyal hero spread far and wide, and Cao Cao would not dare to kill him easily even if he wanted to.

But who knew that Ma Teng was still forced to die in Xuchang by Cao Cao!

When Sun Quan heard the news, he stood up suddenly!

With purple beard and blue eyes, he stands tall and majestic in front of the platform;
His eyes were focused and he looked sad and angry!
Canglang! ——

The saber at the waist is out of its sheath!

The cold light of the long sword was threatening, and the officials in the main hall were silent.

Sun Quan held his sword and slashed it down in the air!
He cursed loudly: "The thief Cao was so ambitious that he actually killed Shoucheng!"

"Shou Cheng is my great man, loyal and good, and my loyal minister with strong bones!"

"I was poisoned by Cao Cao's thieves, and it hurts me so much!"

Sun Quan stood with his sword across his sword, looking sad and grief-stricken.

Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong and other ministers came out and said in unison: "My lord, please calm down and take care of yourself!"

Jiangdong Erzhang, who was standing at the front, glanced at each other casually.

Then a look of suspicion flashed across their faces, and both of them were confused.

"Cao Cao finally fought against Yuan Shao in Guandu, and achieved an astonishing record of defeating more with less."

"How could you be so stupid?"

Ma Chao commanded Xiliang's 20 cavalry and was the most powerful in the world.

At this time, Cao Cao was almost out in force, trying to capture Jingzhou and Jiangdong in one fell swoop.

Xuchang, as the rear area, was almost reduced to an empty city.

Wouldn't killing Ma Teng at this time be asking for death?

Xiliang Ma Chao brought 20 Xiliang cavalry to attack Xuchang. How could Xuchang stop it?
Once Xuchang was lost, Cao Cao completely lost his base camp;

Moreover, Han Emperor Liu Xie was not in his hands, and his plan to cooperate with the emperor to control the princes would also go bankrupt.

It was inconvenient for the two of them to talk much during the court meeting.

They can only keep this doubt and confusion in their hearts, but they both have a feeling in their hearts.

There must be some ulterior secret behind Ma Teng's death.

Or perhaps, Ma Teng's sudden death at this juncture was not what Cao Cao wanted to see.

·
early morning
Poyang Lake, navy camp;

The governor-general, Zhou Yu, has a majestic appearance, handsome clothes, and a jade hook on his waist.

Put your hands behind your back and stand on the general point platform.

On the lake, Jiangdong Navy had already started a day of morning exercises.

The wind was gentle and the sun was warm, a gust of lake breeze blew, and the hem of Zhou Yu's wide coat began to sway in the air.

More vigorous and graceful.

"Great Governor!"

Huang Gai, deputy commander of the navy, hurried to the general station.

"News came from Xuchang that Cao Cao forced Ma Teng to death!"

Swish!
Zhou Yu suddenly turned around when he heard this.

His bright eyes flashed and he said in disbelief: "What!?"

Huang Gai bowed even more and said firmly: "It's absolutely true, Ma Teng died in Xuchang!"

Governor Zhou Yu looked solemn and remained silent.

Then his eyelids twitched one after another, he sighed softly, and smiled secretly: "No wonder Zhuge Liang is sure of victory, it turns out that the secret is here!"

The breeze came slowly, blowing Zhou Lang's hair.

Deputy Governor Huang Gai was confused and didn't know what was going on.

"What did the Grand Governor mean?"

"Is Ma Teng's death related to Zhuge Liang?"

Zhou Yu sighed softly and said with emotion: "Zhuge Liang, what a vicious plan!"

"Even if Ma Teng didn't die directly at Zhuge's hands, he died because of him!"

Huang Gai looked at Zhou Yu, who had the pearl of wisdom in his hands, and said curiously: "But when the scouts came to report, everyone in Xuchang said that it was Cao Cao who forced Ma Teng to death."

"Zhuge Liang is far away in Jingzhou, how can he go to Xuchang to kill people?"

"Ma Teng is also an extraordinary person. Without careful planning, how could anyone take his life?"

"Fair!"

Zhou Yu leaned on the railing and looked into the distance, and asked rhetorically: "Do you know why Cao Cao ordered his horse to enter Xuchang in the name of the Han Emperor?"

Huang Gai, who was able to work under Zhou Yu and was the deputy commander of the Jiangdong Navy, was naturally not a brainless fool like Zhang Fei.

Naturally, he knew about Cao Cao's attempt to welcome Ma Teng.

"Xiliang Ma Chao has 20 cavalry. As long as Ma Teng is in Xuchang, Ma Chao will not dare to send troops to Xuchang easily."

"The purpose of ordering Ma Teng to enter the capital is to contain the 20 cavalrymen in Xiliang and ensure the safety of Xuchang."

Governor Zhou Yu nodded and said with emotion: "Not bad!"

"At this time, Cao Cao sent 56 troops, falsely claiming that he had an army of one million. It can be said that he was mobilized in full force."

"Xuchang, as the rear area, is just an empty city at the moment."

"Once Ma Teng dies, his eldest son Ma Chao will definitely lead 20 Xiliang cavalry to attack Xuchang!"

"How can we resist Xuchang now?"

Huang Gai was thoughtful, nodded slowly and said, "What the Governor said makes sense."

"The person who least wants to see Ma Teng die suddenly at this time must be Cao Cao!"

"So Ma Teng's death must not have been caused by Cao Cao!"

"Not bad!"

Zhou Yu's clothes fluttered in the wind, and he looked sharply at Xiangyang, Jingzhou.

Word by word: "Who would you like to see this scene the most?"

Deputy Governor Huang Gai took the words and responded: "Jingzhou Liu Bei!"

"At this time, Cao Cao's 56-strong army was pressing down on the territory and approaching the city."

"If Ma Chao leads 20 Xiliang cavalry to attack Xuchang, Cao Cao will definitely be in trouble."

"On one side is Jingzhou's great enemy, on the other side is the fall of Xuchang, and the emperor has moved on!"

Zhou Yu leaned on the railing and looked at the river, and said with a lack of interest: "It's no wonder Zhuge Liang is confident. It turns out that he has laid out the plan in advance."

"It's a vicious plan to kill people and kill people's hearts!"

Huang Gai, who was standing behind Zhou Yu, reached out and stroked his stubble, and said curiously: "When Ma Teng dies, Xiliang Ma Chao will definitely send troops."

"I'm curious, how will Cao Cao make his decision?"

"Grand Governor, if you were Prime Minister Cao, how would you choose when faced with the current situation of being attacked from both sides?"

Zhou Yu, who was leaning on the railing and looking into the distance, looked back with a graceful air;

The expression on his face was still calm. After a moment of silence, he said, "If I were Cao Cao, I would definitely go to Xiangyang first and take Jingzhou!"

"Then Jingzhou was used as the base camp, Xiangyang was changed to Xiangdu, and the capital was moved to Xiangyang."

"It is also said that the Emperor of Han was killed by the traitor Ma Chao, and a new emperor was established!"

"Ma Chao has 20 Xiliang cavalry. It's not difficult to get to Xuchang. But if he wants to control the entire north, he doesn't have the ability to take it."

"Consolidate Jingzhou, then divide 30 troops, and use the momentum of victory to counterattack Ma Chao!"

"Then the north is determined!"

"In the end, there is only one Jiangdong left, but it is already in the bag."

Zhou Yu's analysis made Deputy Governor Huang Gai click his tongue repeatedly.

"The Grand Governor is blessed with talents. It is truly a blessing for Jiangdong to have a Grand Governor!"

Facing Huang Gai's sincere praise, Zhou Yu shook his head and sighed: "If Cao Cao really acted like this, ten Zhou Lang would not be able to protect Jiangdong!"

"The situation in the world is far away!"

Listening to Zhou Yu's analysis, Huang Gai was worried for a moment.

"Hahaha!"

Zhou Yu saw Huang Gai's thoughts at a glance, patted his shoulder gently, and said comfortingly: "Don't worry about the public prosecution!"

"The analysis I just made is just theoretical."

"If Cao Cao cannot conquer Xiangyang and capture Jingzhou in a short period of time and at a very low cost."

"That would be a complete dilemma."

"Also, if Ma Chao of Xiliang has a counselor by his side, he can also imitate Cao Cao and use the emperor to command the princes."

"It is also possible that one of Cao Cao's young masters, Tao Huiyuan, made plans in advance to support the emperor and establish himself on his own."

"These are all things that can happen."

Zhou Yu leaned on the railing and looked in the direction of Xiangyang involuntarily.

He murmured to himself: "But why do I think he will be the final winner?"

"Who?"

Huang Gai on the side was a little puzzled and asked confusedly: "Is there anyone in the whole world who is worthy of the Governor's concern?"

"Ha ha."

Zhou Yu smiled casually and lamented: "We can use Ma Teng's death to contain Cao Cao."

"This person's plans are no longer under my control."

"In the short term, having this person stationed in Xiangyang and able to carry Cao Cao's army will be a blessing to me in Jiangdong."

"But if Cao Cao is defeated and retreats, this person will be our disaster in Jiangdong!"

Huang Gai didn't take it seriously and said proudly: "There is a governor in Jiangdong, why should you be afraid of others?"

Zhou Yu smiled helplessly and said with emotion: "I and this person will definitely have a life-and-death plot in the future!"

·
The rain is coming from the wind!
The black cloud overwhelms the city and wants to destroy it!
The news of Ma Teng's death in Xuchang spread like wildfire;

His eldest son, Ma Chao, raised 20 troops and marched southward. He was unstoppable and headed straight for Xuchang.

Facing the menacing Xiliang cavalry, a large number of Xuchang clans began to leave Xuchang.

Even the four most powerful clans in Yingchuan, including the Zhong clan headed by Zhong Hao and the Han clan headed by Han Shao, have vague thoughts of moving away from Xuchang.

After all, Ma Chao came with the revenge of killing his father. 20 cavalry attacked Xuchang, which was garrisoned with few troops, and it was like entering an empty city.

At that time, if Ma Chao massacres the city of Xuchang in order to avenge his father.

If you want to leave again, I'm afraid it's too late.

Among the four major clans in Yingchuan, in addition to the Zhong clan and the Han clan, there are two other more powerful clans that continue to stay in Xuchang;

The two major clans are the Xun clan represented by Xun Shu and Xun Yu;
The Chen family is represented by Chen Qun and Chen Tai.

The reason why the Xun and Chen clans did not leave was because they were too closely tied to Cao Cao;

Uncles and nephews Xun Yu and Xun You all served as military advisors under Cao Cao;
Although Chen Qun is not as famous as Xun Yu, he has always been the mastermind in Cao Cao's heart.

These two major families have been deeply bound to the power of Cao Wei. They both prosper and lose.Xuchang City is currently in a state of turmoil.

Xun's Mansion

Xun Yu, who was wearing a plain green Confucian robe, was pacing back and forth in the lobby worriedly.

Cao Cao personally led an army of 56 people southward, leaving Xun Yu behind to guard Xuchang.

Originally, this task was of no importance, and since Xuchang was in the rear, nothing major would happen.

But at this time Ma Teng died and faced the angry 20 Xiliang cavalry.

Xuchang has become the most dangerous place in the world at this time!
"When did Ma Teng die? He died now!"

Xun Yu stopped and clenched his fist to hit his palm!

The look on his face was extremely worried.

"master!"

The housekeeper of the Xun Mansion, who was out to inquire about the news, hurriedly came to report.

"Now all the major clans in Xuchang have heard the news."

"Except for our Xun family and Chen family, all the other major clans are trying to escape."

"Even many people who knew the news began to prepare to flee Xuchang."

Hearing the news, although Xun Yu was already prepared, he still couldn't help but frown.

Soon, Xun Yu went around to sit in front of the papers.

Sitting upright and writing vigorously.

Send a letter to Mr. Zhong and Mr. Han in Yingchuan.

After the letter was completed, Xun Yu handed it to the housekeeper and ordered: "Send this letter to the heads of the Zhong and Han families as quickly as possible!"

The housekeeper took the letter with both hands respectfully and asked in confusion: "Master, how can I send a letter to two people?"

Xun Yu lightly raised his sleeves and said with a wry smile: "Now that Xuchang is in such a crisis, the two family heads, Han and Zhong, have probably been gathering together every day to discuss their retreat."

"Yes!"

Looking at the butler's back as he hurriedly left, Xun Yu looked troubled and sighed as he put down his pen.

All he can do at this time is to stabilize the four major families in Yingchuan.

The Xun family and the Chen family have Xun Yu and Chen Qun, so there is no need to worry.

But Zhong and Han were already wavering.

If all the Yingchuan clan starts to flee Xuchang, people's hearts will really be scattered.

The hesitant people will definitely flee in all directions.

By then, before Ma Chao can attack, Xuchang City will be in chaos!

Xun Yu thought about it again and again and picked up the pen and ink again.

Truthfully convey the situation in Xuchang City to the Prime Minister at this time.

How to solve the crisis in Xuchang depends on the choice made by the prime minister.

The Zhong family and the Han family were gathering in Zhong Mansion at this time.

Among the four major families in Yingchuan, Xun and Chen have the closest relationship because they all have important officials close to Cao Cao.

The Han and Zhong families are also closer because their relationship with Cao Cao is not too close.

At this time, the two family heads, Zhong Hao and Han Shao, were worried and discussing leaving Xuchang.

"Sir, a letter has arrived from Xun Lingjun!"

Zhong Hao and Han Shao looked at each other with no surprise on their faces.

The two of them expected that Xun Yu would write a letter.

The head of the Zhong family opened the letter, and the two Yingchuan celebrities watched it together.

Looking at the contents of the letter, the two people's expressions became dark and unclear.

In his letter, Xun Yu first spoke sincerely, moved them with emotion and reason, and asked them to stay in Xuchang.

And promised various benefits to the two families.

Finally, the conversation changed and his words were sharp and threatening.

Frankly speaking, Prime Minister Cao has never spoken to others. If he leaves today in times of crisis, he may find the Zhong and Han families to deal with him in the future!

"No reason!"

Zhong Hao slapped the letter in his hand on the table, furious!

The four chiefs of Yingchuan are Han Shao, Zhong Hao, Xun Shu and Chen Shi.

In terms of seniority, he, Xun Yu, was lower than these four.

But the words in the letter were not very respectful.

It's no wonder Zhong Hao was angry because he even threatened him at the end of the letter.

But as the saying goes, the county magistrate is not as good as taking charge now.

Xun Yu was personally entrusted by Prime Minister Cao Cao.

During these days when Cao Cao is away from Xuchang, if something happens, Xun Lingjun can take action accordingly!
Seniority is not worth mentioning in the face of power.

Han Shao, the head of the Han family, obviously understands this truth better than Zhong Hao.

"Brother Ji Ming calmed down. Xun Lingjun was acting for Xuchang on behalf of the prime minister. At this time, he suddenly became anxious. It is not surprising that Xun Lingjun was in trouble and spoke disrespectfully."

"Humph!"

Zhong Hao flicked his long sleeves and said angrily: "In the past, I would have had to visit the Xun family and ask Xun Shu to give me an explanation!"

"This is a special moment, so don't worry about it!"

"Brother Ji Ming is right!"

Han Shao agreed: "But now whether to stay or go, we have to make up our mind as soon as possible."

"If we don't get a positive answer from us, I may not give up based on your temper."

Zhong Hao stroked his long white beard with one hand, and his tone returned to calmness, "Zhong Huang, what should I do between you?"

Han Shao said bluntly: "If you stay in Xuchang, you will die!"

"But if I leave Xuchang now, I'm afraid the Prime Minister will settle the score in the future."

"After all, there are more than 20 cavalry in Xiliang. It is not difficult to bloodbath Xuchang, but it is still far from being able to arm-wrestle with the prime minister."

Listening to this analysis, Zhong Hao nodded and fell into deep thought: "Not bad..."

Jingzhou, inside Fancheng
Cao Cao's call to withdraw his troops made Zhao Yun, who was originally prepared for a deadly battle, somewhat at a loss.

On the top of Fancheng City, Zhao Zilong, with his majestic figure in white armor and white robes, holding a spear, looked into the distance.

The menacing Cao army suddenly stopped fighting. What happened?
The scout who was looking for information has not returned yet. Zhao Yun has a gun in his hand and his bright eyes are deep.

Tread Tread!Tread Tread!
Some scouts rushed to the tower and knelt before the white-robed general.

"Report!—"

"General Qi, we have found out the news."

"Ma Teng died in Xuchang. Rumor has it that it was Cao Cao who forced him to die!"

Ma Teng, a great hero of a generation, is dead! ?
While still in the military advisor's residence, Zhao Yun chatted with the military advisor and learned about Ma Teng's relationship with Xuchang.

But how?
Once Ma Teng dies, Cao Cao will be attacked from both sides!

How could it be Ma Teng who was forced to death by Cao Cao?
But if Cao Cao hadn't forced Ma Teng to live in Xuchang, how could he have died?
Zhao Yun was confused, but had no words to express any thoughts.

When the generals on the left and right heard the news, they all expressed their feelings: "The emperor's uncle often said that Ma Teng is a loyal and loyal man to me!"

"Now he died at the hands of Cao Cao!"

"Thousands of thieves deserve to be killed!"

·
Inside the Chinese army’s tent;
Cao Cao wore a hot towel around his head to suppress his headache and looked haggard.

Jia Xu, Chen Qun and other advisers were on the left, and their faces were as sad as if they were mourning their heirs.

Tiger Marquis Xu Chu and other military generals were stationed on the right. They didn't know the reason and were in great trouble.

I don’t know why my lord temporarily withdrew his troops, but looking at this scene, no one dared to speak.

The atmosphere in the entire tent was extremely solemn and silent!
Tatata!
A scout broke into the tent and finally broke the deathly silence.

"In response to the report to the Prime Minister, Zhang Lu of Hanzhong, Liu Zhang of Xichuan, Liu Bei of Jingzhou, Sun Quan of Jiangdong and other princes from all over the world issued letters one after another, criticizing the Prime Minister verbally and writtenly, and complained bitterly to the Prime Minister..."

"Say!"

Chen Qun's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth to signal the scout to finish.

"I complained bitterly to the Prime Minister for forcing the great man Zhongliang Ma Teng to die!"

Tiger Marquis Xu Chu, who was standing at the forefront of the generals, took a step forward and angrily shouted: "Bullshit on your mother-in-law!"

"My lord is here to prepare a strategy for Jingzhou, how can I care about how to make a dead horse alive!?"

Xu Chu said, clasping his fists at Cao Cao with an awe-inspiring expression: "Please give the order, my lord!"

"Let me lead the army to capture Fancheng first, and then go straight to Xiangyang!"

"Kill all those crows that are chewing their tongues!"

Xu Chu waved his hand in the air, wishing he could kill all those who persecuted his lord right now!

Chen Qun's face was livid, but he still stepped forward to dissuade him: "Don't be anxious, Marquis Tiger, we have to make a decision again and again whether to take Fancheng again."

"Ma Teng's death was Zhuge's poisonous plan, just to make the Prime Minister suffer from enemies from both sides."

"Think about the head but not the tail."

"At this moment, 20 Xiliang cavalry, under the leadership of Ma Chao, are probably heading towards Xuchang!"

"what!?"

Tiger Marquis Xu Chu's eyes were about to burst, veins popped up on his forehead, and he said angrily: "The horse deserves to die!"

"I can't wait to return to Xuchang right now and chop him off his horse with one blow!"

Cheng Yu came out, worried, and said to Cao Cao: "This plan is very poisonous, my lord needs to make a plan early."

"There are no extra troops and horses left in Xuchang at this time. Although Xun Lingjun is stationed in Xuchang, how can he resist the 20 Xiliang cavalry!?"

"Ahhh!!!"

Cao Cao, who was silent, suddenly became violent!
Canglang! ——

He immediately gritted his teeth angrily, drew out the sword from his waist, and cut the document in front of him in half with one strike!
"To kill an orphan, you need to use the sword of the world!"

"I'm mad at me too!"

"Poison man!"

"Zhuge poisonous man!"

"Not a human being!"

"You are so vicious, you will do whatever it takes to win!"

"You have such a presumptuous reputation!"

puff! ——

Cao Cao was so furious that he spurted out a mouthful of blood.

The whole person fell over directly.

"Prime Minister! Prime Minister!!!"

Both sides quickly supported Cao Cao, so that he would not fall to the ground.

Tatata!
The military situation is urgent, and there are hurried footsteps outside the tent!

"Prime Minister, there is a letter from Xun Lingjun!"

Cao Cao, who had just been so angry that he vomited blood, now raised his hand with difficulty with the help of everyone.

Chen Qun understood, clasped his fists at Cao Cao, and stepped forward to take the letter from the scout.

"What did Xun Yu say?"

Cao Cao looked ashen and weak.

Chen Qun hurriedly opened the letter, with a panicked look on his face, and whispered: "Xiliang Ma Chao has led an army of 20 to go south to Xuchang, traveling three hundred miles a day!"

"In Xuchang City, people are panicking."

"The four major clans in Yingchuan, except for the Xun and Chen clans, all want to escape."

"Under Xun Lingjun's coercion and inducement, he temporarily stabilized the Han and Zhong families."

"But this is not a long-term solution. I hope the Prime Minister will make a decision soon!"

When Cao Cao heard this, his teeth trembled and his eyes turned red.

His eyes were about to burst and he said, "Poison Zhuge! You are not a son of a human being!"

"One day I will definitely eat your flesh, and only by sleeping on your skin can I relieve my hatred!!!"

(End of this chapter)