Three Kingdoms New Malaysia Super League

Chapter 1235 Looking forward to that day

When Sima Yi and others returned to Chang'an, it was a joyful moment in Chang'an.The reason is that Guan Shanxue, who went to the Western Regions for the second time, is about to return to Chang'an safely.This time, according to the news he sent back in advance, he not only brought back a large number of rare treasures, but also brought back princes, princesses, ministers and envoys from various countries in the Western Regions to pay tribute to the Ma family.

The "face project" has long been a well-known skill for the officials of the Majiali Department.What's more, after nearly two years of recuperation, Chang'an, the number one city in this era, has indeed begun to rejuvenate.Under the governance of Zhong Yao, a capable and sensible minister, although Chang'an was far from the prosperity before the war, it healed the wounds of the war.At least, Weiyang Palace and Changle Palace have been refurbished several times, and the old system has been slightly restored, showing the royal majesty again.Although the rest of the palaces do not have the strength to renovate for the time being, the Liushi, Dongshi, and Xishi in the Xincheng commercial area have completely restored their old look, and the residential areas have also been given a lot of new looks by the slowly rising brick and mud new houses.

When Sima Yi went to look for Ma Chao to return his order, Ma Chao was discussing with Cai Yong, Qin Yu and others from the Ministry of Rites at Shangshutai about receiving envoys from various countries in the Western Regions.This visit of foreign envoys was actually the first grand event in the ten years of the Great Han Dynasty's turmoil, and it was impossible for these high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Rites to ignore it.

However, Ma Chao knew that the countries of the Western Regions had also paid tribute to Cao Wei in history, but at this time, the rise of the Ma family cut off their connection with the Xuchang Han Dynasty.And after being fooled by layers of clouds and mists in Guanshan Snow, those envoys even thought that the Han Dynasty had been replaced by the Ma family.As for Cao Cao, Sun Ce and others, for countries in the Western Regions, it is even more like they do not exist.

"My lord," Qin Yu was once an outsider after all, and he felt a little unconfident when he learned that the envoys of those countries in the Western Regions knew the glory and prosperity of the Han Dynasty: "Although Chang'an has changed a lot now, it is still the same as it was a hundred years ago. Compared with Chang’an, it’s really a world of difference, if these envoys come here on the spur of the moment and see the current state of Chang’an, will they feel contemptuous towards the Ma family because of this?”

What Qin Yu said is the truth, although Chang'an is far stronger than the capital of the Han Dynasty a hundred years ago in terms of technological development and internal growth potential.But war is always a demon that destroys everything. Chang'an can only slowly heal its wounds after being ruined by it several times.What's more, people have an exaggerated instinct for beautiful things. Those officials from the Western Regions who came to pay tribute to the Han Dynasty a hundred years ago, after returning to their homeland, might have portrayed Chang'an as a beautiful place with every inch of land and gold. metropolis.

But Ma Chao didn't have much feeling about this issue. He crossed his legs and said with a bit of a joke: "Our Ma family has never taken an unusual path. What's more, you didn't find out that Guan Shanxue reported this time. , Are there any princes and princesses from various countries among the envoys here?"

"This?..." Cai Yong really couldn't keep up with Ma Chao's logic, and had to admit that it might be more suitable for him to resign from office and concentrate on studying calligraphy.Qin Yu, who was at the side, saw that Cai Yong was puzzled, and immediately explained in a low voice: "Old Cai, if there are princes and princesses on the envoys, there is generally only one possibility. That is that they are in constant turmoil and are in great danger of destroying the country. Therefore, these princes and princesses may take refuge in other countries and seek asylum."

Cai Yong suddenly realized that he really had to admire Ma Chao's insight and knowledge, but he never knew that Ma Chao was all because of his knowledge of history.

"Since those guys have the need to seek asylum, our Ma family will focus on the military brand. Guan Shanxue and the five thousand Ma family troops can play the name of the Ma family in the Western Regions. Then the Chang'an Guards just finished their rectification. Pull out a group of people, make a Chang'an military parade, and let them come to watch the parade!"

"My lord is wise!" Qin Yu was overjoyed this time. Indeed, there was no doubt that there was chaos in the Western Regions, and Guan Shanxue was able to return to Chang'an safely twice. From this, it can be deduced that the combat power of the Ma family army must have played a certain deterrent in the Western Regions. force.If there is another military parade this time, how can the princes, princesses and envoys of the countries in the Western Regions care to see whether the palace in Chang'an is exquisite or grand?

"Also, we can't be relentless when they come this time. Your etiquette department and those in the household department should discuss the reception matters. Let Li Zihao, Zhang Yupan and others put aside the matter at hand, and when necessary , you can also ask Yue'er to come out to sit in the town and fool those envoys."

Ma Chao’s eyes began to shine golden as he spoke, as if he had fallen into the eyes of money: “For those countries that can still be strong, let them establish long-term trade relations with the Ma family; and for those who want to take refuge For the descendants of small countries, we will distribute their national disaster wealth, and when necessary, we can also send out the Ma family army to bring back their personal wealth—remember, the Ma family will never swell their faces to pretend to be fat, and do things that have face but no face Folly!"

Cai Yong, Qin Yu and the others had long been familiar with Ma Chao's idea of ​​banditry, to the point where Cai Yong, a sage who upholds etiquette and music, was too lazy to speak.After all, countless incidents have already made Cai Yong understand who is the leader, and the face of his father-in-law and father-in-law is really not a very good bargaining chip in front of Ma Chao.

And Qin Yu, who is much more capable of accepting innovation than the old man Cai Yong, after hearing what Ma Chao said, he happily added with a smile on his face: "My lord, I don't think there is any need for the mistress to step in this time. Miss Zhen Mi from the county is unparalleled in beauty, elegant in conversation, and well versed in business. This time she is staying in Chang'an, if she uses this beauty trick, she may not be afraid that those outsiders will fall into the Ma family's pocket obediently!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Yu looked up at Ma Chao's face, wishing he could slap himself immediately: Zhen Mi is indeed in Chang'an this time, and, it is said, she went to visit Ma Chao in Prince Yong's mansion.However, after that day, Ma Chao's complexion became gloomy for three whole days.Later, according to gossip rumors, it seems that the arrival of Miss Zhen Mi caused another big earthquake in the backyard of Ma's house...

Thinking of the gentle terror in Ma Chao's backyard like an abyss, or the turbulent waves rising again and again, Qin Yu took a deep breath for Ma Chao.Fortunately, when Qin Yu didn't know how to remedy it, a voice came from outside the door and relieved Qin Yu's encirclement: "My lord, it's just another good opportunity for this envoy from the state!"

Sima Yi walked in calmly, with an expression of pride beyond words and joy jumping all over his body.Seeing Sima Yi like this, Cai Yong and Qin Yu knew that Sima Yi was going to make another plan to make the enemy defenseless.But Ma Chao immediately beamed with joy, and said, "You mean, I want to disclose the news of the complete break between the Han Dynasty and the Cao family to the envoys in the Western Regions, and then the Ma family will pretend to be loyal to the Han Dynasty?"

The enthusiasm on Sima Yi's body disappeared half after Ma Chao's words. He could hear that Ma Chao had already learned everything about Yanzhou, so he couldn't help but feel a little lack of interest: "Yes, that's the way to give the Cao family greater morality." Suppression. At the same time, it also made the world focus on the fragments of the Han Dynasty and the Cao family, making them walk on thin ice and confuse their own positions. From this, Ma Chao could, without anyone noticing, Do not move a single soldier and take all the seven counties of Jingzhou!"

"As expected of a little fox, he said what I was thinking in one word." Sure enough, the laughter at the corner of Ma Chao's mouth began to change into the kind of smile that everyone is quite familiar with and only appears before the conspiracy comes.But then that smile turned into a slightly regretful complex, he smacked his mouth, looked past Sima Yi to the fading clouds outside the eastern sky, as if he was talking to himself:

"From this point of view, the Cao family has indeed begun to go downhill. As long as I find a suitable time and a suitable excuse, and there is another life-and-death battle between the two families, I will no longer have to stay there. After finishing this sentence, Ma Chao couldn't help turning a smile: "That guy, I never thought that the second cooperation between me and him is still so tacit. It's just that this time is compared with the time when we plotted to kill Dong Zhuo. He actually thought he could go smoothly. I don't know, what will it be like when I see him again?"

"That day is really exciting." Ma Chao stretched out his right hand and clasped it, his eyes already a little fascinated.

(End of this chapter)