Cao Thief

Chapter 440 Chaos ([-])

The noise stopped abruptly.

Looking at Liang Yuanbi with pairs of eyes, everyone showed strange expressions.

The alliance of 36 ministries is an extremely important matter in Hongze.But this kind of alliance is not completely closed, and sometimes relevant personnel are invited to participate.As the tribal leader of Xiutuge, Liang Yuanbi was not the first time to attend this kind of meeting.But before again, even if Liang Yuanbi participated, he rarely had the opportunity to speak.

For example, when everyone in Xiu Tu was kicked out of Xiu Tu Ze by Tang Ti, they were panicked like bereaved dogs.

At that time, Liang Yuanbi found Dou Lan, hoping that Dou Lan could give Xiutu a place to live.Dou Lan convened 36 adults to discuss, and Liang Yuanbi participated for the first time.From the beginning to the end, he didn't get a chance to speak. It wasn't until Dou Lan and others decided to lend a piece of pasture between Xiu Tuze and Hongze to everyone in Xiutu to rest, that Liang Yuanbi got a chance to speak.But what he said was nothing more than words like 'thank you'...

After that, Liang Yuanbi participated in three meetings intermittently, and Dou Lan never asked him.

But this time, Dou Lan actually asked Liang Yuanbi, and asked about Hongze's future, which was more or less surprising.After all, this is the future of Hongze people, so what does it have to do with Xiutu?
Ma Chao didn't know the mystery of this, so he didn't notice anything.

But Hubai's face changed slightly, he frowned slightly, stretched out his hand, and grabbed the bronze noble on the table in front of him.

Liang Yuanbi was equally surprised.

But since Dou Lan asked a question, he couldn't keep silent.

Raising his head, Liang Yuanbi said in a non-standard Han dialect: "Xiu Tu has been friends with Hongze for generations, and they are closely related. General Dou's choice is Xiao Wang's choice, so the general doesn't need to care about it, just make a decision. "

Dou Lan, laugh!
Everyone in the tent also smiled.

Sure enough, he is my ally of Hongze. With Liang Yuanbi's words, Hongze can have a lot more confidence when negotiating with the Ma family.

Unexpectedly, the smile on Dou Lan's face gradually disappeared, revealing a cold air.

"Master Liang is right, but... Seriously?"

Liang Yuanbi shuddered, "What does the general mean by that?"

A murderous intent flashed in Dou Lan's eyes, as if she was talking to herself: "Suo Eqing, who was killed?"

Suo Eqing was the one who died outside the gate of the Dou Mansion, Xiutu.

Liang Yuanbi was startled, "Suo Eqing was killed by an enemy, but Xiao Wang doesn't know exactly who it is."

"Really don't know?"

"General Dou, what do you mean?
You and I have known each other for more than ten years, and it can be regarded as a life-and-death friendship. If you talk like this, could it be that Xiao Wang killed Suo Eqing?Even if Xiao Wang kills him, I will not kill everyone. He committed a crime, and it is only right that I kill him... Besides, I did not kill him.Could it be that Xiao Wang would still lie to you?General Dou, today you..."

Everyone was stunned!

Dou Lan, what's going on?

Aren't you discussing Hongze's future?How did everyone get involved in Xiutu?still a dead man...

What Liang Yuanbi said was correct, as an adult of the tribes of Xiutu, even if he killed Suo Eqing, it would be nothing.What's more, didn't he say that he didn't kill Suo Eqing?What does this have to do with Hongze?
Dou Lan sneered and said: "My father once said before his death that Qianghu, Xiongnu, Xianbei, Dingling...

Non-my family, its heart must be different.

Mr. Liang, I think you, Xiutu, were beaten by Tang Ti and had nowhere to go. I wanted to make friends with the two families and take you in.But do you really think that I have no defense at all?I might as well make it clear, Suo Eqing is my man! "

It seems that this Suo'e Qing is quite famous.

At least these 36 adults seem to know him.

Therefore, when Dou Lan said these words, a series of breath-taking voices echoed in the tent.Liang Yuanbi's complexion changed, and the simple and honest look on that round, chubby face disappeared without a trace.Instead, there was a layer of livid. He squinted his eyes, looked at Dou Lan, and suddenly said after a while: "General Dou, what are you kidding?"

Dou Hu's voice rang in Cao Peng's ear.

"Suo Eqing is Xiu Tuge's handsome man, always arrogant.

In the past few years, we have frequently clashed with us, and even several times, almost fighting.Unexpectedly, he turned out to be..."

Cao Peng turned his head, glanced at Dou Hu, and then smiled slightly.

The Dou family father and son are not fuel-efficient lamps.

In other words, Li Ding was still a little tender, at least from the beginning to the end, he didn't see the relationship between Suo Eqing and the Dou family.

"joke?"

Dou Lan laughed loudly, "Three years ago, when Suo Eqing took refuge in me, he originally wanted to enlist his entire clan to belong to my tent.

But I considered Mr. Liang's face, so I rejected his request.

And I told Suo Eqing, don't contact me, and don't show any signs.Unless...hehe, Mr. Liang, you intend to harm my Hongze, otherwise you must not come to see me.According to the agreement between me and him, as long as he appears alone in Hongshuiji, regardless of whether he sees me or not, there is only one thing, and that is Xiu Tuge... the opposite. "

Liang Yuanbi looked at Dou Lan in amazement, unable to speak for a while.

And Dou Lan didn't look at him at all, and said to herself: "So, although you ordered someone to kill Suo Eqing outside my residence, so that he couldn't meet me. But since he came, it has already explained everything, it is you Lord Liang...

I've been thinking for the past few days, if you Mr. Liang are looking for another job, just tell me straight up.

Based on the friendship between you and me, even if your Xiu Tuge leaves, I will not stop him.Mr. Liang, you are a smart person, how could you not understand the reason behind this?Then I understand, you, Liang Yuanbi... are trying to harm me, Hongze. "

"General Dou, stop spitting blood."

Liang Yuanbi was furious, and attacked the case.

Dou Lan ignored him, but her eyes fell on Ma Chao.

"I'm thinking, what's the reason why, Mr. Liang, you have thoughts that are unfavorable to me?
Moreover, after these years of recuperation, Xiu Tu has regained some vitality.But compared to me, Hongze, there is still a gap.If you want to be unfavorable to Hongze, I am afraid that you have no power... If you have such a thought, it only means one thing, you have found a stronger backer than Hongze.By the way, I heard that there were rumors before that General Ma was planning to mediate and let you return to Xiu Tu Ze, divide and rule with Mozhai? "

Ma Chao looks as usual.

Liang Yuanbi's face was flushed, and she didn't know how to speak.

Dou Lan took a deep breath and ignored Liang Yuanbi.

"My lord, do you have something to say?"

Ma Chao's sharp-edged face was covered with a layer of gloom.

After a while, he suddenly laughed, "General Dou, you are really good... My father once said that Hongze 36 was a mistake from the very beginning. If the 36 were not separated but gathered together, then Xiliang General Dou must be respected as the land of the world. It is a pity that the 36 titles are one, but each has their own thoughts. It is also for this reason that Hongze people established themselves in Hongze a hundred years ago, and Hongze people are still shrinking in Hongze a hundred years later... …

That's right, Xiu Tuge has belonged to my Ma family.

My father also persuaded Tang Ti that as long as everyone in Xiutu is willing, he can return to Xiutu Ze at any time, and Mo Zhe can even give up all of Xiu Tuze.

General Dou, there is a saying that those who know current affairs are heroes.

Mr. Liang is Junjie. He knows very well who is the real master in this Xiliang land.

My Ma family is a famous general who has been loyal to the imperial court for generations.The current court is dominated by treacherous ministers, and it is time for us to serve the court with allegiance.I know that Hongze people are also loyal to the imperial court, that's why they came here, and I would like to ask you to raise important issues together, on the side of the Qing emperor, to punish traitors, and to revitalize the court.As for Mr. Liang's matter, it was just a misunderstanding, and General Dou didn't need to care about it.As long as Hongze is willing, the conditions I mentioned before are still valid. Xiutu will automatically return to Xiutu Ze, and provide Hongze with [-] war horses and [-] cattle and sheep every year.In this way, Hongze dominates Hexi, just around the corner..."

Who said Ma Chao is just a reckless man?
Just based on his words, it can be seen that he is not waiting for nothing.

Cao Peng subconsciously looked at Ma Chao, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

And Dou Lan seemed to be lost in thought.

"Cao's thieves are now trapped in Hebei, and it is difficult to escape.

Therefore, although he sent soldiers and horses out of the town of Hexi, there were actually thousands of people in Nalian County.As for the coach, his name is Cao Peng, he is the nephew of the old thief family, and he is known as arrogant.This person was young, but he was extremely ruthless, and he didn't take the emperor seriously.Three years ago, this person had cut off the hand of the country's father, so that the country's father had to retire sadly.

From then on, the old thief controlled Chao Gang and became even more unscrupulous.

Yuan Shao of Hebei Province, four generations and three princes, is an important minister of the imperial court.Just because he didn't get along with the old thief, he was defeated by the old thief, and now Hebei is constantly fighting... If the little thief comes to Hexi, whether Hongze can maintain the status quo, I'm afraid..."

Ma Chao talked eloquently, but there was silence in the big tent.

Dou Hu was stunned for a moment, then turned his head and said in a low voice: "Then Beizhong Langjiang has the same name as you?"

In Dou Hu's eyes, it is difficult to connect Cao Peng in front of him with Bei Zhonglang.And Cao Peng just smiled and didn't answer.He put his eyes on Ma Chao, and was also secretly surprised at Ma Chao's eloquence.

After Ma Chao finished speaking, he sat down again.

He nodded slightly to Hu Bai who was opposite, with a smug smile on his face.

And in Hubai's eyes, a flash of admiration flashed...

Although it was fleeting, it was seen by Cao Peng.There was a slight movement in my heart, and I seemed to understand something.

"Little general, who is that person across from me?"

"You mean... oh, that guy's name is Hubai, literally, he's Ma Chao's aide. But I don't know exactly what it is. Anyway, he's quite powerful, and the reason why Ma Chao was able to win every battle in Xiliang , this person is quite creditable. It is said that Ma Chao will take him with him no matter where he goes, even far better than his cousin."

Cao Peng frowned, the name was so strange.

At least in his impression, the Three Kingdoms period did not seem to have such a name.

He was about to ask, but he heard Dou Lan say: "Young Master is right... However, Cao Peng is in charge of Hexi, even if I, Hongze, are a vassal, I may not have a place. But if I vote for General Ma, I am afraid that I, Hongze 36 volumes have survived in name only.”

(End of this chapter)