The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 424 423 Liangzhou Rebellion (10)

There was a lot of noise in the hall, but it soon fell silent again, but seeing Ma Rui standing up from his seat, he cupped his hands towards Ma Teng and said, "Shoucheng, have you really decided to go to the capital to take up the post?"

Ma Teng said: "It has been decided."

"Shoucheng, your decision is really too sudden. Why didn't you discuss it with our brothers beforehand? This place is all supported by you alone. If you leave, what will happen to Liangzhou? Our Ma clan , it was because you were in Liangzhou that you migrated from your hometown in Maoling, and all of them were attached to you. You just left and went to the capital to be a high-ranking official and enjoy a generous salary, but you left us Where is the Ma clan that came to attach you to you?" Ma Rui's voice was not loud, but he was very strict. Among the more than a hundred people present, half of the officers were surnamed Ma, and Ma Rui's words were precisely theirs. What I want to ask in my heart.

Ma Teng said: "I know that I have failed your expectations of me, but I am already tired of the disputes here. How many people from our Ma family died in order to win a place in Liangzhou? This time the regent suddenly called me to the capital As a Wei Wei, I thought twice and decided to go. All the brothers here are brothers who have followed me through life and death, and some are my nephews. You have followed me for these years, and you should be very clear about my personality as Ma Teng. I am a People who don't like to be bound by rules and are dissolute by nature, it is impossible for them to be suitable for a place with a strict hierarchy like the capital. But why did I choose to go? Could it be that I was really greedy for that little bit of glory and wealth? No! Absolutely No! My Ma family has worked hard in Liangzhou for so many years, and only then did I have the two counties of Anding and Beidi. At the time when the world was in chaos, the imperial court had no time to take care of Liangzhou and let us make waves in Liangzhou. However, since last year, the regent Zhang Yan first defeated Yuan Shao, then defeated Cao Cao, and finally defeated the two nomadic armies on the grasslands, Xianbei and Wuhuan, forcing Wuhuan to surrender, and Xianbei moved westward. That's how it was pacified, and the regent reigned supreme in the north..."

Once the news of Prince Regent Zhang Yan's pacification of the north reached Liangzhou, the whole Liangzhou was shocked by it, and there was no one who did not admire Zhang Yan.

But few are as worried as Ma Teng.For a long time, he has been living in the cracks, from being a small official under the governor of Liangzhou at the beginning, to the army Sima, to joining the rebel army, and then surrendering to the Han army, and soon reunited with Han Sui to rebel, and then to Competing for Liangzhou with Han Sui, and then signing a covenant with Han Sui to live in peace, he walked very hard all the way, and every decision he made was for him to live longer and be more nourished.

However, when the news of Zhang Yan's domination of the north came, Ma Teng began to worry. The reason why he was able to thrive in Liangzhou before and was not merged by Han Sui for a long time was because Liangzhou was located in a remote place. , the Central Plains is in chaos, and the warlords of various separatist regimes are busy annexing each other's territories, and they have no time to take care of Liangzhou. Therefore, Ma Teng was able to rely on the power of his family to gradually become a leader in a corner of Liangzhou from a small army Sima. warlord.

Today, the north is completely unified by Zhang Yan, but Liangzhou has never been converted. Maybe Zhang Yan will not move Liangzhou at this stage, but what about in the future?When Zhang Yan led the army to the city, even if Ma Teng wanted to surrender, it was too late.Besides, apart from worrying about Zhang Yan's foreign aggression, Ma Teng also has another great worry, which is his temporary ally Han Sui.

Looking at Han Sui's gradual growth, it is all on the road of forming alliances with others, merging, forming alliances, and merging again. There were countless separatists in Liangzhou who were in chaos before, but as long as people who have a relationship with Han Sui , were all played to death by Han Sui, and all his subordinates were annexed by Han Sui.

The reason why Ma Teng was able to become a separatist was because he initially acquired some tribes of Bianzhang, which was his family property.Han Sui and Bian Zhang were once brothers of different surnames who married Jinlan, but in the end, Bian Zhang could not escape Han Sui's clutches and was killed by Han Sui.

Therefore, Ma Teng has always had a grudge against Han Sui, and what happened to Bian Zhang also hit him hard, making him realize clearly that he must never trust anyone, let alone work with someone like Han Sui .But sometimes, Ma Teng also made some choices that backfired in order to preserve his strength.

After a pause, Ma Teng continued: "Now under the leadership of the regent Zhang Yan, the imperial court has reunified the north. Although Liangzhou is located in a remote area, it has always been the territory of the great Han. Zhang Yan will extend his hand to Liangzhou sooner or later. So, I must try my best to gain Zhang Yan’s trust before Zhang Yan uses troops against Liangzhou, so that Zhang Yan can rest assured of our Ma clan and let him know that our Ma clan has always been loyal to the Han Dynasty. It's not that people like Han Sui have the ambition to dominate one side. If one day Zhang Yan wants to use troops against Liangzhou, I also hope that our Ma family can be the vanguard to eliminate Han Sui and bring Liangzhou back to the Han Dynasty. In my arms, by that time, our Ma family will definitely become a prominent family in Liangzhou, and you will also gain higher official titles and honors. This is the important reason why I must go to the capital to be a guard!"

After Ma Teng finished speaking, everyone present fell silent. Most of them misunderstood Ma Teng, including his son Ma Chao. Wei Wei even thought that Ma Teng wanted to abandon them.

But in fact, none of them knew what Ma Teng was thinking.After saying it today, everyone felt ashamed of themselves and felt that Ma Teng's grand vision was lofty.

"Brother, you can go to the capital, but after you leave, what will happen here in Liangzhou?" Ma Fei asked suddenly.

Ma Teng said: "I've already made up my mind. After I leave, Liangzhou will be handed over to Meng Qi for the time being. All my positions will be taken over by Meng Qi. Order Meng Qi, you must also assist Meng Qi well and fight against Han Sui together."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone focused all their eyes on Ma Chao. It has to be said that Ma Chao is a very qualified heir. ", also known as "Jin Ma Chao", and his age is also very suitable.

Among the many people present, people of the same generation as Ma Chao admired Ma Chao. Naturally, they had no objection to Ma Chao taking over all the positions of Ma Teng, and they all expressed their approval.

However, for people of the uncle generation such as Ma Rui, Ma Lun, Ma Shao, Ma Gang, etc., it always feels a bit unnatural to let them obey the orders of their nephews!
"Although it is understandable for a son to inherit his father's business, Han Sui is old and cunning, scheming, and extremely treacherous. I am worried that Meng Qi is too young to fight against Han Sui. Moreover, young people are too impulsive. He is careless and often thoughtless, I am worried that it would be too childish for Meng Qi to take over everything here." Ma Rui said.

Ma Chao sat there motionless. He had already anticipated what Ma Rui said in his heart. If Ma Rui agreed to be the protagonist, it would really be a bit evil.However, Ma Chao remained calm and sat there quietly, watching the development of the matter further.

As soon as this remark came out, many people of the same generation as Ma Teng felt that what Ma Rui said was very reasonable and nodded their heads one after another. Moreover, not only the Ma clan, but also the generals who had followed Ma Teng through life and death earlier, all agreed. It is this opinion.

Ma Teng stood there expressionless, and there was no ups and downs in his heart, as if he had already expected that things would develop in this direction.He squirmed his lips, looked at Ma Rui, and asked slowly: "In your opinion, after I leave, who should be in charge here?"

Although Ma Rui wanted to be the person in charge of the overall situation, but he was not qualified enough, but he didn't want Ma Chao to be in charge of the overall situation. When Ma Teng asked him this question, he was at a loss for words, and he didn't speak for a while.

Suddenly, Ma Rui squinted at Ma Fei who was sitting next to Ma Chao, and immediately said: "I think it is most appropriate for Ma Fei to take charge of the overall situation. Ma Fei is a brother of your own mother, and He is also the first person who followed you through life and death with us. Although his military exploits are not as prominent as Ma Chao, he has made a lot of contributions. Don’t forget that if Ma Fei hadn’t been protecting your family in the early years, he had worked so hard several times. Protecting your family, how could Ma Chao survive the war?"

As soon as Ma Rui's words fell, the rest of the people also echoed, agreeing to let Ma Fei take over the overall situation.

Ma Fei is the same generation as them, and they are also brothers who were born and died with them earlier. They have a common language, and Ma Fei usually respects Ma Rui and the others, which is many times stronger than the arrogant Ma Chao. Therefore, They would rather recommend Ma Fei to take charge of the overall situation than let Ma Chao succeed.

Because Ma Chao is usually very strict, and he is also very strict in running the army. If Ma Chao is allowed to take charge of the overall situation, will they have a better life?

Ma Teng remained expressionless, turned his head and glanced at Ma Fei who was sitting next to Ma Chao, and asked, "They all recommended you to be in charge of the overall situation. You are my own younger brother, so it is the same if you are in charge of the overall situation. , I want to hear your opinion on this matter?"

Ma Fei stood up, cupped his fists and said, "Brother, you know me. I have nothing special about me. Even the current general sometimes feels that he is about to fail. How could he have the ability to replace me?" Is the elder brother in charge of the overall situation? Although Ma Chao is young and impatient, as long as we elders exercise restraint, there shouldn't be any problems. Besides, Ma Chao has made great military achievements and is well-known. He is the most suitable person to be in charge of the overall situation. Yes. Big brother, I mean, let Ma Chao take over from big brother, and my uncles will assist me."

(End of this chapter)