When Ma Teng and Han Sui were at war with each other, they suddenly visited the horse to report.

The imperial army is approaching Tianshui.

At this moment, the souls of Ma Teng and Han Sui were erupted.

"You have surrendered to the imperial court*2"

The two looked at each other at the same time and asked.

Then he was stunned and immediately denied it.

"Since it's not you or me, then who is it?"

Han Sui originally wanted to catch some autumn wind from Ma Teng, so that he could eat meat and drink wine when he returned.

Now doesn't seem like the right time.

Not many soldiers came out this time. It would be bad if they were besieged in Tianshui.

"I heard that the emperor has a guard named Jin Yiwei, which is said to be all-pervasive. Maybe the news will have spread when Brother Wenyue enters Tianshui.

The emperor relied on this team to provide information during his campaigns in the north and south, so it was reasonable to know more. "

Ma Teng thought for a moment and said.

"Impossible, I have only been in Tianshui for a short time. Even if they ride fast horses, they can't get there right now. How can the news spread so fast?

It was obvious that the emperor was well prepared and had already set off two days ago.

You haven't received any news at all. Did you have to wait until the emperor stood in front of you to know that you were being targeted by the imperial army? "

Han Sui asked loudly.

Ma Teng's news was too closed.

I won’t talk about it if it’s far away, and it won’t be of any use if I know it.

However, when the imperial army left Sanguan, no news was received about such a big thing. It was simply a shame and a great humiliation.

With this intelligence ability, someone had his head removed that day, and I’m afraid I don’t even know who did it.

"Brother Wenyue doesn't know. The troops in my hands are very small compared to the imperial court. Now I can only shrink the defense line to prevent it from being breached by the imperial army at once, so naturally there are many fewer exploring horses sent out.

Moreover, the imperial army comes and goes like the wind, so it would be great for me to receive some news. "

Ma Teng was also aggrieved. Liangzhou was bitterly cold and had been occupied by Dong Zhuo before.

It's already pretty good that he can support an army of [-] people.

There is no way to recruit more soldiers.

Without that many soldiers, naturally he would not have the confidence to face the imperial army.

All he could do was huddle up and try not to let the imperial army discover where he was.

Unexpectedly, even though he was so stubborn, he was still targeted.

So what can he do.

"Forget it, I'd better go back first. It's not very safe to stay here. My brothers are counting on me for food!"

Han Sui said and was about to leave.

Leaving before the imperial army comes is definitely the right choice.

Otherwise, if you are trapped in Tianshui and the imperial army takes advantage of the situation, you will not be able to defend your territory.

"Brother Wenyue, please stay. Now that the imperial army is coming to attack, I am afraid that I am too ambitious but not strong enough. I also ask Brother Wenyue to garrison Tianshui with me.

Only in this way can we ensure that the sky and water are not lost. "

Ma Teng looked at Han Sui expectantly.

Support from the 36 countries in the Western Region has not yet arrived, and now we can only place our hope on Han Sui.

If he doesn't agree, then it doesn't matter if Tian Shui doesn't keep it!
Anyway, after the support from the 36 countries in the Western Region arrives, the lost territory can be regained by oneself.

I don't care about the gain or loss at this moment.

"Brother Shoucheng, please forgive me, my territory also needs personnel to be stationed. If we stay in Tianshui, it will only give the imperial army an opportunity to take advantage of.

It would be better to leave early and help brother Shoucheng so that the imperial army does not dare to act rashly. This is the right path. "

Han Suiyan replied sincerely.It seemed that he was not in a hurry to escape, but was concerned about Ma Teng's life safety.

Ma Teng opened his mouth but was unable to say a word.

Han Sui had already said this, and if he was forced to stay, Han Sui might become the guest.

By that time, the imperial army had not arrived, but he was recruited by Han Sui.

That would be a bit of a loss.

……

"Kong Ming, do you think Ma Teng will be so frightened that he abandons the city and flees after receiving the news that I am coming to Tianshui in person?"

Liu Xie asked with a smile.

His expression was relaxed and carefree, and he didn't seem to be concerned about the upcoming war.

"Ma Shoucheng's army is undisciplined. He may only know that the imperial army is coming. As for who is leading the army, he may not receive any information at all.

Perhaps it was only when His Majesty stood under Tianshui City that Ma Shoucheng knew who he was facing. "

Zhuge Liang replied.

"Actually, I have always wanted to recapture Ma Shoucheng. After all, his ancestor, General Fubo Ma Yuan, was also a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty.

However, future generations are short-sighted and want to divide the territory and split the land, and even collude with foreign races at any cost, which violates my taboo.

Otherwise, I would really like to give him a way out. "

Liu Xie's words did not deceive Zhuge Liang.

If Ma Teng did not contact the 36 countries in the Western Region, then Liu Xie could still give Ma Teng a chance to start over.

Let him become the vanguard of the attack on the Western Region to atone for his sins.

It's a pity that Ma Teng frightened himself and always thought that Liu Association would liquidate him.

Without thinking about it carefully, the people liquidated by Liu Xie were basically people who were openly anti-Han.

Except for Sun Jian, who insisted on going against the imperial court, the rest were all princes who split the land and divided the territory.

The other person, Liu Xie, was not injured at all.

Even if it was the Yellow Turban Army who took up the banner of rebellion, Liu Xie was willing to give them a chance to start over.

It's a pity that Ma Teng couldn't understand these things. He thought that he was on Liu Xie's liquidation list just like those anti-kings.

He doesn't even look at the place he occupies and the people under his command to compare with any anti-king.

Even Sun Jian, who was not even a rebel, had strong generals and counselors under his command.

What does Ma Teng have? The most powerful general is his own son.

There are no counselors at all.

With this configuration, if he was given the opportunity to rebel, he wouldn't be able to cause much trouble. To the extent that he was specifically targeted by Liu Xie, he was really looking down on himself.

"Ma Shoucheng has done a good thing, at least he can let His Majesty point his sword at the Western Region.

Otherwise, if His Majesty wants to take action against the countries in the Western Region, I am afraid he will encounter a lot of resistance. "

In fact, Zhuge Liang also couldn't figure out why Liu Xie had to target the 36 countries in the Western Regions. After recovering the Han Dynasty, couldn't he recuperate and let the Li people live a good life?

Why should I activate my weapons lightly?

But as long as it was something Liu Xie wanted to do, Zhuge Liang basically supported it unconditionally.

He believed that Liu Xie would not do those things for no reason.

As long as you do your part, it will be fine.

"That's right. The princes in the court will not support me in everything like Kong Ming. Each of them has his own little thoughts.

Everyone has a huge network of interests behind them, so I don't want to talk to them more, and I don't want them to know more.

When that day comes, they will naturally understand why I do this. "

... (end of this chapter)

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