Three Kingdoms New Malaysia Super League

Chapter 932 Using Soldiers as Swords
After the army went south, the progress was very rapid.Two days later, Ma Chao finally joined Gan Ning and Zang Ba.However, Ma Chao was slightly surprised by the way Gan Ning and Zang Ba welcomed Ma Chao.

Before they entered the account, Ma Chao saw Gan Ning and Zang Ba, pleading guilty outside the camp.In fact, not only did the two bear the burden, but they took it to the next level to plead guilty.The two were bare-chested, and on both sides of them were guards armed with batons, kneeling on one knee and waiting for Ma Chao.When Xiang Longma had already walked in front of the two of them, the two said in unison: "The sin will meet the lord, please punish the lord!"

Seeing the two of them like this, Ma Chao couldn't help but frowned, and said coldly, "Let's talk about entering the account!"

Gan Ning got up in shame when he heard the words, and respectfully asked Ma Chao to enter the account.However, Zang Ba, who was kneeling by the side, remained motionless, cupped his fists and bowed his head, saying: "My lord, I have violated my lord's trust by allowing Zhang Lu's son to invade Majiazhi, causing [-] soldiers to die in a foreign land. Sin, don't delay any longer!"

This is the first time Zang Ba led the army after returning to the Ma family.Before that, Ma Chao had forgiven him several times, which made Zang Ba feel ashamed of Ma Chao too much.And this time, he was trying his best to repay Ma Chao with some military exploits, but Zhang Lu was too sudden, causing Zang Ba to fall into the sand. Therefore, when Zang Ba saw Ma Chao again, he really felt blush, Speechless.

However, Ma Chao saw Zang Ba like this, but didn't say a word.He just looked back at Yang Xiu, Yang Xiu understood, urged his horse to go forward, and shouted sharply: "Presumptuous! Whether it is a merit or a mistake, the lord has a clear decision in his heart. After the verdict, he will also inform the whole army. And you led the crowd to hinder the lord Entering the account, could it be that you want to force the lord to fail?!"

Hearing Yang Xiu's words, Zang Ba trembled, leaned down hastily, kowtowed and said, "I dare not commit crimes, dare not commit crimes..." After kowtowing three times, he hurriedly stood up and respectfully invited Ma Chao to accept the account.

Then everyone got off their horses and stepped into the tent of the Chinese army.However, Gan Ning and Zang Ba were at the end, and after entering the account, they knelt down on the ground and waited for Ma Chao to deal with them.

And Ma Chao stretched out his brocade robe, and after sitting down, he said coldly again: "Gan Ning, Zang Ba, what did I explain before you two were ordered to leave Chang'an?"

Gan Ning calmed down quite a bit at this time, Baoquanhui reported: "My lord, it is true that a certain two people are not good at spying this time. Zhang Lu's army is condensed like sand and gathered like a hammer. I have never heard of it, causing [-] troops to die tragically for no reason, and I hope the lord will come down!"

"Condensed like sand, gathered like a hammer?" Ma Chaojun frowned, waved his hand, and signaled Brother Chou to bring the recent shadow information. After a quick glance, there was a strange look on his face, and he said: " Xingba, what do you mean to say that Zhang Lu's [-]-strong army appeared in front of your camp overnight without any warning?"

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Hearing this, Ma Chao put down the information in his hand and waved his right hand: "Get up."

Gan Ning and Zang Ba couldn't help being stunned when they heard the words, they didn't dare to move: in the battle of pacifying Liangzhou, Fazheng made a mistake and killed [-] elite Ma family soldiers on the battlefield.Then they cleverly designed a clever plan and cooperated with the rescue of the famous Liangzhou general Gai Xun, only then did they turn defeat into victory and defeat the enemy even more.But even so, Ma Chao still dropped Fazheng three levels in a row, just to warn others.

Although Fazheng is young, he is a minister of the Ma family and has assisted Ma Chao for a long time.In terms of personal friendship, the two even have a friendship between teachers and disciples.But with such a close relationship, Ma Chao still enforces the law impartially and impartially.Based on the previous lessons learned, both Gan Ning and Zang Ba thought that they had heard hallucinations just now, and looked up at Ma Chao in doubt.

"My lord, Zang Ba's incompetence caused the death of [-] Ma family men in vain, such a serious crime..." This time, Zang Ba burst into tears, and after hitting the ground heavily, he sobbed hard.It seemed that if Ma Chao did not condemn him, he would not get up no matter what.

"General Zang, get up!" Ma Chao walked quickly to Zang Ba at this moment, picked up Zang Ba heavily, and said in feigned anger, "You two are not guilty, why should I blame you?"

"But Fa's nephew died in vain of [-] Ma family elite soldiers, and the lord demoted him three ranks. This time, we let [-] Ma family brothers die tragically in Tianshui. Such a serious crime cannot be redeemed by death!"

"Fazheng was greedy for meritorious deeds at the beginning, which caused five thousand Ma's sons to die in vain. And you..." Ma Chaofu stretched out his hand to help Gan Ning, turned around and took back the information that Brother Chou just handed over, and explained: "The above The information confirmed that Zhang Lu did surprise the Ma family camp that night without any warning. The two of you did not have the slightest crime of dereliction of duty. Even after being attacked in a hurry, you were able to order the army to retreat strictly. And unexpectedly turned back One blow revived the morale of the Ma family, this is a feat that even a good general of the past could not do, it is a great achievement!"

Gan Ning and Zang Ba looked at Ma Chao in disbelief: "My lord..."

"That's right. When I left Chang'an, I told you to pay close attention to Zhang Lu's developments, and not to let Zhang Lu step into Majiazhi. However, the defeat of the two of you is not the defeat of the battle. I can only say, Zhang Lu is cunning and untrustworthy, playing tricks, and you two are not to blame."

At this point, Ma Chao returned to his seat and said sincerely: "You two don't need to talk too much. Everyone has their own judgment. The military regulations of the Ma family will not write nonsense. This time You smashed the enemy army, beat Zhang Lu to the ground, you two deserve a lot of credit, after I pacify Hanzhong, I will return to Chang'an and give you a lot of rewards!"

After the words were finished, Gan Ning and Zang Ba rushed forward and said in unison: "My lord, I am incompetent, and let Zhang Lu take advantage of the Ma family's loophole. My lord, just go back as a teacher. Hanzhong, dedicate the head of Zhang Lu's child to the lord!"

Seeing this, Ma Chao laughed and said, "Okay!...But, since I'm here, I won't go back easily. If I don't avenge this arrow, won't Zhang Lu laugh at my Ma family for nothing?!"

At this time, Yang Xiu, who was at the side, had already written the execution form for the two of them, and handed it to Ma Chao, "My lord, what do you think?"

Ma Chao took the list, and couldn't help but sigh that Yang Xiu is indeed a good writer.The book clearly narrates the reasons for the execution of the two men, and especially explains the reason for their innocence, and even quotes the Ma family's military regulations on it, which is reasonable and convincing.Immediately, Ma Chao said: "Just post it like this, so that there are no Ma family soldiers. The Ma family has always been very clear about rewards and punishments. They will not let anyone go for personal gain, and will not wipe out meritorious ministers for no reason!"

But at this time, Sima Yi, who hadn't spoken all this time, rolled his eyes and said, "My lord, I don't know something about this villain. I wonder if my lord can give me some advice?"

"Ask." Since Ma Chao dared to keep Sima Yi by his side, it was for the purpose of emphasizing on training Sima Yi: people who keep silent are the scariest ones. If Sima Yi asks, it means he is interested in the Ma family.

"The lord is decisive, and the villain admires it very much. However, these matters can be resolved outside the account. Why didn't the lord tell the army to convince the army when General Zang pleaded guilty?" All eyes were on Ma Chao, especially Zang Ba, who was looking forward to Ma Chao's answer.

When Ma Chao heard this, he said in a solemn voice, "A general is the courage and soul of an army. Life and death, honor and disgrace are all related to the morale of the whole army. The reason why I don't judge in front of the army is because I don't know the details of it." The reason. If the two are really at fault, then I have no choice but to beat them up in front of the army. But if the two are punished in front of thousands of people, their prestige will drop. How can they lead an army in the future?!"

When everyone heard the words, they immediately heard Ma Chao's concern for his subordinates. They were grateful for Ma Chao's love, and they all looked at Ma Chao with enthusiasm. They couldn't help but feel more convinced.And Sima Yi even nodded and said: "My lord Gao Lun, being so sympathetic to the soldiers should be regarded as in line with Sun Tzu's military policy of 'Love him like a cunning child, respect him like a strict teacher', the villain has been taught."

"Love him like a cunning boy, respect him like a strict teacher, and use him like a mustard?" Ma Chao naturally also read Sun Tzu's Art of War, waved his hand and said to Sima Yi: "I treat soldiers, and I never thought of using them like a mustard. I treat them They will always be a sharp sword, an inexhaustible cold blade that can hurt oneself, kill the enemy, and calm the world. Respect, love, and dare to use it!"

(End of this chapter)