Chapter 663
"Old Xu, I didn't mean you, just like this, does it really work?" Ma Chao looked at the three thousand tiger and leopard cavalry with bright armor and a formidable military appearance under the city, and asked Xu Shu involuntarily.

After hearing Ma Chao's weary and casual questioning, Xu Shu's face turned dark.At this time, Xu Shu was completely gone from the miserable desolation he had been in four days ago.On the contrary, he said that after recuperating and grooming, he changed into a Confucian shirt and Ge gown. He was indescribably chic, and the short beard specially kept under his chin made Xu Shu more attractive as a mature man.

In the four days of getting along, Xu Shu's gratitude to Ma Chao from the beginning, to admiration and admiration later, to a trace of helplessness, and finally completely defeated by the bastard's heart inside Ma Chao's majestic appearance, Xu Shu's love for Ma Chao has grown. There was a feeling of struggling feebly, and even when he woke up this morning, when he was dragged to the top of the city by Ma Chao, Xu Shu was still thinking: My whole life was really ruined by such a duplicity. The monarch has it?

"My lord, what is false is what is real, and what is real is what is false. Xiahou Miaocai uses his troops with great speed, is good at making quick decisions, knows how to abandon the strong and attack the weak, and is flexible in using troops. But all of this is based on Xiahou Miaocai's keen sense of the battlefield. When Xu Shu said this, he also looked at the three thousand tiger and leopard riders outside the city. When he saw that the three thousand soldiers might charge their horses at any time, their expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly: "My lord is famous all over the world. Every battle must be done." Victory. His good reputation for using troops has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but today he set up a suspicious formation, which obviously lured Xiahou Miaocai to attack. When Xiahouyuan learned that the lord knew that he had ridden here, he must have been frightened and confused. Before he found out the truth, he would definitely not Dare to raise troops to attack."

"The imaginary is illusory, and doubts arise from doubts. Soldiers are impermanent and change endlessly." Ma Chao silently read the sixteen words, sighed, and then said: "That's what it says, and it's also written in military books. But I really don't know how to play empty city tricks like this...Military Master, you said that if Xia Houyuan comes to call for battle later, should I act like I'm strong and do something good? Or is it better to put on airs?"

Xu Shu's face turned darker at this time. He couldn't bear Ma Chao's shameless and lazy look, and finally couldn't help but say: "My lord, an actor in the world, you deserve to be a leader. You don't need to say too much about this posturing." right?"

"That's not necessarily..." Ma Chao waved his hand, guessing that Xia Houyuan outside the city was still in doubt, his face gradually turned cold, and he said in a slow and deep voice: "At least, Yuan Zhi's acting is much better than Chao Qiang's acting." .If four days ago, Chao did not rescue the military division, I am afraid that Shi Tao risked his life to redress his grievances, he should have acted out to Xia Houyuan, right?!"

Xu Shu's face suddenly changed when he heard the words, and he wanted to kneel down to plead guilty, but stood still.It took a long time for his face to change before he regained his composure, and said slowly, "The lord has already guessed this? Could it be that the four-day intercourse was all about revenge for my treacherous intentions?"

Ma Chao didn't answer, looking at Shi Tao who was standing beside him silently.He couldn't help chuckling: That day, Shi Tao was promoted to handle the case, and called the public officials to take all the official affairs involved in the Yang family to judge.All the officials went to the hall with their case files in their hands, complained to the defendant, etc., and knelt down around the steps.Shi Tao criticizes in his hand, speaks out of his mouth, and listens to the words in his ears, the song is clear and straight, and there is no mistake.The people kowtowed and worshiped, and Ma Chao immediately expressed that he would definitely use Shi Tao again in the future.Afterwards, Ma Chao's name of discerning talents with eyesight became even more famous.

But it's a pity that it was Shi Tao and Xu Shu who showed their sharpness too much that made Ma Chao feel suspicious.Although what the two of them did was most likely to gain a place in the Ma family's talented hall.But after all, the two acted too hastily, telling about Xia Houyuan's desire to attack Yangren County.Therefore, Ma Chao followed the plan and thought of Shi Tao's revenge, so he naturally saw through Xu Shu's and Shi Tao's intentions.

However, in terms of their tragic experiences, what they did was not too much.Even, at that time, the two of them had not yet joined the Ma family, and there was no talk of infidelity.However, Ma Chao is not entangled in the matter between the two, but just imposed a small punishment on the matter that the two did not tell each other within four days: Don't treat the leaders as fools. !
Therefore, at this moment of crisis, Ma Chao finally made it clear.The reason, naturally, is to eliminate the barrier between the monarch and his subjects, and to move forward for the great cause wholeheartedly.

"Yes, Yuanzhi and Guangyuan are both great talents, and they are indispensable ministers of the Ma family." After seeing Xu Shu admitting the matter, Ma Chao no longer had many worries in his heart, and said sincerely: "Only when the monarch and his ministers are one can they be of the same mind." Together, and with one heart and one mind, the Ma family can prosper day by day. The matter of the three of them, after today, will not be brought up again. In each other's minds, it is just a harmless joke."

After Xu Shu and Shi Tao heard the words, they both looked at each other, nodded and bowed at Ma Chao's feet at the same time, and said heartily: "My lord is benevolent and wise, and my subordinates are sincerely convinced. I will definitely have no reservations about Ma Chao in the future, just let him be driven!"

"Well, get up." Ma Chao did not get up this time to help the two of them up: it is necessary to maintain a proper distance between the monarch and his subjects.Otherwise, just like these four days, wouldn't Xu Shu and Shi Tao die of depression?

However, at the head of the city, Ma Chao settled Xu Shu and Shi Tao, and there was no doubt between the monarch and his ministers.But Xia Houyuan under the city was full of doubts at this time. He looked at the low pile of earthen walls in Yangren County, and saw Ma Chao sitting on the top of the city in a dazzling brocade robe, and wished to wave his hands and order an attack.But the situation in front of him made Xia Houyuan unable to raise the hand he wanted to raise...

At this time, in Yangren County, the gates of the city were opened, and all the banners were hidden.Inside and outside the city gate, there are more than [-] common people who bow their heads and sweep as if there is no one else around.In this kind of scene, where there is no trace of the cruelty of the imminent battle, it is like a dilapidated and desolate empty city, under the scorching sun, mourning by the railings and the desolate city...

What's even more suspicious is that Ma Chao on the top of the city didn't move at all. Apart from chatting and laughing with the two scribes around him occasionally, he didn't even notice the three thousand tiger and leopard cavalry under his command outside the city. ? !Even, what is that he drinks from time to time?Herbal tea or juice? ...

"General!" Cao Xiu saw Ma Chao's leisurely demeanor on the top of the wall at this time. After all, he was young and energetic, and his heart filled with anger. Pioneer, lead a hundred tiger and leopard cavalry elites, rush into the city to find out the truth!"

"Withdraw!" Xia Houyuan said decisively, as if he didn't hear Cao Xiu's words at all.

"General!!" Cao Xiu was almost filled with grief and indignation when he heard the words, and blurted out, "Uncle has already defeated Yuan Shu, and Ma Chao's leader is now looking for something! You have been famous all your life, but at a critical moment, you were frightened by Ma Chao's prestige? !"

"Presumptuous!!" Xia Houyuan said suddenly, turned around and shouted at Cao Xiu: "What's the use of entering the city with your three hundred tigers and leopards? Ma Chao's subordinates have at least a few hundred personal guards! Now that we know that a certain class has arrived, naturally He will lie down in the city. Even if he fights with you, how many soldiers and horses does Ma Chao have? And if he has a thousand tiger and leopard riders with you, what is the meaning of the remaining two thousand tiger and leopard riders?! And If I rushed directly into the city, wouldn't that be in Ma Chao's arms again?!"

When Cao Xiu heard what Xia Houyuan said was reasonable, he blushed immediately and dared not speak again.At this moment, after Xia Houyuan sighed, he said to Cao Xiu in a slow voice: "When you look at Ma Chao's expression, did you inadvertently cast six eyes to the west?"

"Huh?" Cao Xiu heard the words and immediately looked west: to the west of Yangren County, there is a forest with deep trees!But until now the tigers and leopards have been standing in formation for an hour, it seems that no birds have fallen into the forest! !
Seeing this, Cao Xiu's complexion changed drastically. For a moment, he seemed to finally understand Xia Houyuan's good intentions, and his insight was like a torch: I am really too young. If I lead the army myself, I am afraid that Ma Chao will completely defeat me, right? ...

(End of this chapter)

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