The Horse of the Three Kingdoms Treads the World

() When Li Ru saw Ma Yue appearing in front of him with a completely unfamiliar attitude, Li Ru's heart sank suddenly, and at the same time, he suppressed the question of procrastinating Ma Yue that he had planned before.He greeted him with a smile, "Zhongling is really busy with his affairs, I never thought I would be able to see you after a few days here."

Regarding this, Ma Yue didn't mean to explain at all, but just smiled lightly: "I saved Gu Zang. There are indeed many things, but Brother Li has been waiting for a long time. I don't know why Brother Li came to my Gu Zang suddenly this time. ?”

Seeing Ma Yue's ignorant appearance made Li Ru feel even more uncertain.In fact, since he came here, he has already told Ma Teng his intention of coming, but how could Ma Yue not know?Now that he is asking this question, it is obvious that he is doing it deliberately.However, Li Ru still had to answer his question, who told him to ask for help from others: "This is to ask for help from your Ma family. The Qiang people suddenly sent troops, defeated Zhao Yuan's tribe, and trapped our main force. In Guanwu City. Right now there is a shortage of food in the city, and the morale of the army is broken. I hope you can quickly escort some food to the emergency." As he said that, Li Ru bowed deeply to Ma Yue.

Ma Yue was completely unmoved by Li Ru's move, he just smiled and said, "Is that so? I didn't expect the Qiang people to be so powerful that they could trap our army in the city. I don't know." How many troops do they have?"

"This... should be between [-] and [-], but it is difficult to estimate how many people there are."

"This is a little strange." Ma Yuehe laughed: "If I know it well, our Xiliang army now has about the same number? The art of war says that ten will encircle them. How could the Qiang people have the same number? The soldiers and horses trapped our people in the city? I wonder if Brother Li can teach me."

Li Ru couldn't find a proper reason for a while, and after thinking for a while, he said embarrassingly: "Perhaps it is because of the lack of food that caused the morale of the army to be low, which led to today's predicament. That's why I I will be ordered in the face of danger, and I will break out to ask you for help." As he spoke, he also raised his wounded and bandaged arm to Ma Yue to show that what he said was true.

Ma Yue nodded: "There is indeed some truth to this. But have you ever thought about it? In the current situation, you are all trapped in the city, and there are Qiang people all around. Even if we bring food and grass, I am afraid it will be difficult to deliver Going into the city. On the contrary, it is very likely that those Qiang people will be taken advantage of, so I think such behavior is worthy of discussion."

Li Ru became even more nervous when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "This must not be a problem with the strength of your Ma family? A few years ago, when the Lord was trapped in Wangyuan Kip, it was your Ma Zhongling who led the troops to send food and grass. .Later in Chang'an, your Ma family fought against the enemy several times with one army. This time I trust you..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Ma Yue: "Brother Li, you think highly of the soldiers of our Ma family. They are not as good as you said. We are only a few thousand people now, and we have just arrived." After a long fight with the enemies surrounding Guzang City, they are already exhausted. Now let them fight the Qiang people again, I am afraid they will die. So if you do as you want, not only the food cannot be safely sent to the city If you go, you will sacrifice a large number of soldiers in vain, and I will never agree to such a stupid approach."

Li Ru was very upset when he saw that Ma Yue said it was a stupid idea without any scruples. This was a countermeasure he and the generals came up with, but Ma Yue denounced it as stupid, but he couldn't refute it, so he didn't know it at once Just say what.In fact, he had already expected the Ma family's reaction in his heart. After all, the two sides had formed a relationship long ago. This time they were in trouble, so how could they expect the Ma family to sacrifice themselves to help them?

Seeing Li Ru's gloomy face, Ma Yue smiled again: "But we are from the Xiliang army after all, and I am definitely not a person who will not save you, so I have a good friend who can relieve your immediate danger." way."

"Oh? You have a way to solve the current crisis, so tell us quickly, and let's discuss it together." Li Ru looked a little better now, and said hastily.

Ma Yue filled a glass of wine for the two of them with a smile, and then said: "It's actually very simple, as long as General Niu and others who are trapped in the city take the initiative to push back the Qiang people by a certain distance, so that our food and grass can be delivered safely." In their hands, all difficulties will naturally be solved. I wonder what brother Li thinks of my countermeasure?"

"You mean that we want our army in the city to fight the Qiang people head-on, so as to create conditions for your Ma family to escort food and grass?" Li Ru narrowed his eyes, obviously guessing Ma Yue's true intentions.

But Ma Yue didn't see through the embarrassment of his intentions at all, and still nodded with a smile: "Yes, this is my countermeasure. In fact, with your military strength, it is enough to fight against the Qiang people. Now it is only temporarily. It must not be difficult for you to repel and create conditions for us."

"You want to use the hands of the Qiang people to weaken the strength of us people!" Speaking of this, Li Ru found it difficult to maintain a consistent attitude, and became a little angry: "What is your intention?"

"I have already said that this is to ensure the safety of our Ma family!" Ma Yue also raised his voice without giving in, and also stared back at Li Ru: "If you refuse to accept what I mean, Then please forgive us for not being able to meet your request."

"You... do you know what this means? Are you not afraid of being ridiculed by the people of the world if you are so helpless? Also, once we are completely defeated by the Qiang people, will your Ma family be able to survive alone?" Li Ru seemed A little excited, he never thought that Ma Yue would be so tough and so disregarding the overall situation.

"It's not that I'm unwilling to save, it's just that I can't do it. Can others force us, Ma Jia, to save the lives of those who have been plotting against us?" After going around in your circle, you immediately clarified certain things on the spot: "When you were in Chang'an, how did you agree to us? But after returning to Xiliang, how did you treat us? Not only did you The agreement was completely abandoned, and even tried to put us to death several times. If it wasn't for the fact that the Qiang people happened to be overwhelmed by the army, I'm afraid you would have to use troops against us?

"And our Ma family is already serious enough about the overall situation. Even if you were sent to the front to confront the Qiang people as your emissaries, we would have recognized them. Later, you were transferred here for the purpose of Worried about an ambush by the Qiang people, just using us as scapegoats, do you really think I'm a horse and you can't see it?

"Today, because of your own considerations, you guarded the officials and military forces to preserve your strength, but asked my Ma family to send troops to fight the enemy. You are really good at calculating, but you don't take our Ma Yue seriously! I will now I can tell you that there is no problem if we want us to provide you with food and grass regardless of previous suspicions. You can repel the Qiang people before talking about it, otherwise there will be no discussion."

After Ma Yueji finished speaking in a stormy manner, Li Ru's original aura immediately dissipated.He didn't expect that Ma Yue would reveal everything at this time, it was a completely embarrassing gesture.And from this point, he can also see that Ma Yue has already looked down on the results of Dong Zhuo's old departments, otherwise he would not have said everything so blatantly.In this way, Li Ru really couldn't use any excuses to persuade Ma Yue, because the two sides were completely opposed, how could he damage the strength of his subordinates for the sake of an enemy?

Seeing that he was stunned, Ma Yue continued: "As for what you said, with your defeat, Xiliang will have no strength to resist the Qiang people. I don't agree with you. Our Ma family can definitely kill the Qiang people here. Of course, you people may not be able to see all of this. That’s all I’ve said, so I’m not going to say anything else. If you still think you’re a member of the Xiliang people, go and fight the Qiang people head-on. , I will give some help. Otherwise, I will resign myself to fate."

Li Ru sighed heavily: "I didn't expect you, Ma Zhongling, to be so tolerant. In fact, you have long regarded us as enemies, but you can still coexist peacefully with us, and even advise us many times. This is really embarrassing for you. Since you I have explained everything clearly, so I have nothing to say. But before I leave, I still have two questions that I need you to answer honestly."

"You say." For this former friend, Ma Yue's mood is also very complicated, but for the sake of his own family, he must be ruthless to deal with it.

"First, did the Qiang people besiege the city in Guzang this time, all under the orders of your Ma family?" Li Ru had already faintly felt that things were a little strange before, and now he is even more convinced of his own beliefs. judge.

Ma Yue was stunned for a moment, and then said: "This is actually not important, anyway, Gu Zang is in my hands now, and the food is also in my hands, even if you say this is a conspiracy, it will not help the matter.",

Although he didn't admit it personally, he had already given the answer, which made Li Ru feel even colder, and his view of Ma Yue also changed greatly.He was able to make such a dangerous move in that situation, and he was so sure about how these people dealt with it, which is enough to see the depth of this person's scheming.At this moment, Li Ru had the idea that they were definitely no match for this young man, and he was even more pessimistic about the future.

After adjusting his mood, he asked the second question: "Also, when Ri was in Chang'an City, how was our lord murdered by others? What kind of role does your Ma family play in this?" role?"

Ma Yue didn't answer this question, he just smiled and said, "I have no right to interfere with what you think, but the fact has already been done, and no one can change it." After speaking, he left with his hands behind his back.

Li Ru was in a daze again for a long time before he came back to his senses. In fact, he had already gotten the answer he wanted from Ma Yue's reaction.He couldn't help but spit out two words: "Xiaoxiong—" but he didn't know which one he said.