The Horse of the Three Kingdoms Treads the World

() As early as a few years ago, the Ma family and the Lin family were married, and Ma Chao was the uncle who married the daughter of the Lin family. .However, the relationship between the two families has not become inseparable because of this. The reason is that Ma Chao's wife is just a side branch concubine, and her status in the family is not high enough, and the later development of the Ma family is not as smooth as imagined. , so there are very few exchanges between the two.

But since there is this level of relationship, it is natural for the Ma family to first think of asking the Lin family for help when they are in trouble, so Ma Yue realized something after being stunned.However, Ma Teng frowned again and said, "Although the Lin family has an extraordinary relationship with us, are they really willing to help us? You must know that we are obviously hostile to other people from all walks of life. We are enemies with other people, is the Lin family really willing to help at this time?"

In this regard, Ma Yue's answer was very straightforward: "Even if this seems impossible, we have to try it. After all, our situation is dangerous enough now. But other than that, we can also think about it." Think of other methods, such as obtaining food from the Central Plains, but we have to wait until we go to Linjiawu and ask them about their attitude."

"Then in what name are we going?" Seeing that he had an idea, Ma Chao became active again.

"Of course I went to Lin's house in the name of sister-in-law and elder brother. My sister-in-law hasn't returned to Ning once in the past few years, so it's time for her to go back to her mother's house." Ma Yue smiled and said: "I think they won't know when we go this time. Like before, we are not even allowed to enter the gate?"

"Good idea, then do as you said." Ma Chao nodded: "Just staying in the city for the past two months, I feel a little itchy all over my body, so I just took this opportunity to go out for a while."

"Father, my eldest brother and I will take the trip this time, and you will stay in the city to take charge of the overall situation just in case." Ma Yue then looked at Ma Teng and suggested.

Naturally, Ma Teng had no objections. The two sons had grown up, and they surpassed him as the father in many things, so Ma Teng had nothing to worry about.But I still couldn't help but told the two sons: "It's good to be able to buy food here, if the Lin family refuses to sell food, you must not conflict with them because of this, or you will just add a strong enemy for nothing. It’s getting worse for us.”

"My child knows, and won't do such a foolish thing." The two brothers looked at each other and nodded solemnly.

So two days later, after preparing some presents, the Ma Chao brothers brought about 500 subordinates and escorted Lin Wan'er's carriage to Guzang County.Although there were no thieves like the Qiang people in Xiliang at this time, just in case, these [-] people still brought enough defensive weapons, and the candidates were all absolutely elite.

At this time, after half a month of warming weather, all the main roads in the frozen Xiliang have been opened, and the residual snow left on both sides of the road and on the trees has brought a little bit of pain to the people walking along the way. Appreciate the enjoyment.Ma Yue rode his horse slowly while admiring the beautiful snow scenery that would never be seen in later generations, which can be regarded as carefree.

However, Ma Chao didn't have the same interest as his brother. He just wanted to get to Linjiawu quickly, get things done, and fight those treacherous guys a few times to get rid of the hatred in his heart.However, because Lin Wan'er's carriage was here this time, the speed of these cavalrymen naturally couldn't increase, so they had to suppress their mood and hurry on their way slowly.

"Second brother, do you think they will really sell us grain because of the relationship between our two families?" Ma Chao still asked his question when he was about to arrive at the border of Guzang.

Ma Yue sat on the horse and said with a smile on his face: "Why, elder brother has no confidence in himself? You are the uncle of their Lin family. Since you came to the door, they have to show something."

"Hey, it's not that you don't know that your sister-in-law's status in the Lin family is insignificant. With this status alone, the only thing she can do is to enter the gate of their Linjiawu smoothly. As for the others, with a family like the Lin family always In terms of behavior, they will only do things that are beneficial to them, and there is no need to discuss the rest. However, I see that you are full of confidence, second brother, and I still feel that you should have a lot of confidence to facilitate this matter. "

Ma Yue smiled: "It seems that elder brother has a clearer understanding of these aristocratic families. They are indeed as you said. Whether it is the righteousness of the family and the country, or the grievances and grievances of family, in the eyes of these people who always put the family first It's all false. Only the prosperity of their family is the only thing they value. When I borrowed money from them to ask for soldiers, I used this to convince them. Today, I plan to use the same method To impress them. As for being sure, to be honest, I don’t have too much confidence. I can only adapt to the situation and see what happens. However, as long as the price we offer is suitable, and with the Lin family’s style of work, this matter is still negotiable. "

"I hope so." Seeing that the towering Wubao of Linjiawu was almost visible in the distance, Ma Chao let out a heavy breath: "Otherwise we would be in too much trouble."

Sure enough, just as Ma Yue and the others expected, with the identities of Lin Wan'er, the daughter of the Lin family, and Ma Chao, the son-in-law of the Lin family, more than 500 of them entered the Lin family's dock without any problems, instead of being short-handed like last time. limited.This made Ma Chao more sure of getting things done in this trip, and he became happier.

It's just that things that made them unhappy happened again. Facing them, the Lin family's greetings were very simple. Not to mention that the head of the family, Lin Xie, didn't see them, he had dealt with them a lot before. Lin Lie, who was not a lowly member of the Lin family, did not show up either. Only Lin Wan'er's father, Lin Chong, came forward to welcome them to his residence - a small courtyard.

As a result, the five hundred guards brought by Ma Yue and the others could no longer live with them, so they had no choice but to let them camp in a remote place in the fort.Although they spent the night in the wilderness along the way, Ma Chao was a little unhappy when they arrived at Linjiawu, making him feel a little sorry for these brothers.

Fortunately, Ma Yue was there to persuade him, reminding him that they came to the Lin family for help this time, which prevented him from turning angry on the spot, but his handsome face was already covered by black clouds, and it was his father-in-law. When Lin Chong talked to him, he always looked angrily.

"Uncle Lin, please forgive me. My elder brother is such a straight-tempered person. It is the last thing anyone would deliberately make things difficult for his brother." Seeing Lin Chong's embarrassment, Ma Yue had no choice but to smooth things over.

"It's okay, my son-in-law is unhappy, and the old man knows it well." Lin Chong waved his hands and forced a smile.Lin Chong looked much older than he looked a few years ago. Obviously, in a big family like the Lin family, life for a side branch like him is very difficult, but in front of the Ma brothers, he still has to beat him spirit.

"Uncle Lin, my nephew has a few words that I don't know what to say. If uncle doesn't want to listen, he can stop it." Ma Yue glanced at his elder brother and saw that he didn't intend to speak, so he decided to let himself speak. up.

"Tell me, I, Lin Chong, and your Ma family are related by marriage after all, so there's nothing wrong with them."

"Then forgive me for being rude. What I want to ask next is that it's not all your intention to let uncle entertain us this time, but someone ordered uncle to do so?" Ma Yue looked at Lin Chong's face and said slowly.As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Chong's face froze. Although he didn't nod to admit anything, Ma Yue had already got the answer.After a pause, he went on to say, "Is this what the Patriarch of the Lin family asked you and others to do? The purpose is to deliberately snub us so that we can leave Lin's Wu as soon as possible?"

"It seems that nephew, you have guessed everything, and the old man has nothing to hide from you." Lin Chong sighed, but his face was not as embarrassed and embarrassed as before, but he felt a sense of relief: "Yes, Such an attitude in today's castle is the rule set by the Patriarch. Originally, some people would not even let you in. Later, thinking of Wan'er's and Meng Qi's identities, they had no choice but to let you in my Linjiawu.

"But we also know the purpose of your coming here. In order to prevent you from opening your mouth, the owner of the house will not let the person in charge come forward, and only let me, a useless person, entertain you. Hey, I am also to blame. It has been many years. It is still difficult to improve his status in the Lin family, otherwise he would not be able to help in this matter." As he spoke, Lin Chong let out a long sigh with a frowning expression, his face full of bitterness.Obviously, the reason why he ages so quickly has a lot to do with being treated like this in the clan. The more aggrieved a person is, the worse his mood will be, and he will age faster in the end.

Hearing what his father-in-law said, Ma Chao's mood became even worse, and he snorted heavily: "The Lin family is really putting on airs, and they decided that we would come to them for help, and they treated our brothers like this. One day, I, Ma Chao, will make them regret everything I did today!"

"Brother!" Ma Yue hurriedly pulled down his brother's skirt, reminding him not to forget his father's entrustment because of his anger, and then bowed to Lin Chong: "Please forgive me, my eldest brother was only very angry for a while. would say such inappropriate things.”

"Hey, I can understand your feelings, and I won't blame you for it. However, this time the Lin family really won't help you, and no one in charge will even come out to see you. Now that never Lintao came, and the people who brought Li Que and other generals have not left our Linjiawu." Lin Chong gave a reason with a wry smile.

When Ma Yue heard him say the last sentence, his eyes suddenly lit up: "You said there are people from Lintao here?"

"It is, and it is their appearance that makes the Lin family sure that they will not help you." Lin Chong nodded.

Ma Yue lowered his head thoughtfully: "So that's the case, it seems that things may not change at all!" As he spoke, the corner of his mouth raised, as if a murderous aura emanated from him, making Lin Chong I shivered violently.