The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 455 Sending Generals to Work (Part [-])
In the battle of Xiegu Road, Zhao Yun set up an ambush, defeated the main force of Hanzhong, captured Zhang Wei, beheaded Yang Ren, and executed Yang Ang.

Yuan Jun's pigeon whistle was transmitted very quickly, and the news of Zhao Yun's defeat of the Hanzhong Army was quickly transmitted back to Yecheng, Hebei.

Zhang Yan, who is in charge of the sentry mission, is leading the troops to help deal with the disputes between the Xianbei immigrants from the Three Kings Tribe and the Han people, while his chief boss, Jushou, is formulating new laws to regulate the behavior of foreigners after they immigrate into the country. Feng Dai reported to Yuan Shang.

The relocation of Xianbei required a lot of affairs, whether it was arable land, farm tools, resettlement, reclamation, or taxation, which all needed to be readjusted. In addition, a lot of trivial matters made Yuan Shang feel overwhelmed, and his mood has not been very good these days.

It was not until seeing Zhao Yun's victory report that Yuan Shang finally showed a rare smile on his face that had been gloomy for several days.

However, there was one incident in the victory report that made Yuan Shang's heart ache.

"Zhao Yun won a big victory in Xiegu, and slaughtered [-] little fat sheep to reward the three armies... He really thinks of himself as a big gray wolf." Yuan Shang leaned on the soft couch, frowned and read the battle report about Hanzhong, complaining helplessly in a low voice.

Tian Feng stroked his beard, nodded and said: "This great victory has established Zhao Yun's prestige in Guanzhong in one fell swoop, and it is normal for Zilong to reward the soldiers... But in his victory report, he specifically mentioned that, The people's livelihood in Yongzhou is still recovering, and cattle, sheep and livestock are very precious, so I hope you can help him share this reward..."

Yuan Shang's face immediately collapsed.

"He held a whole sheep banquet to show off, and turned around and asked me to reimburse him? What does he think of me? Yuan Datou or taking advantage of him?"

Tian Feng was obviously in a good mood, and joked: "How dare he, he naturally regards you as the master."

"My lord is not rich..."

After thinking for a while, Yuan Shang casually threw the battle report away, with a downcast expression on his face: "Cui Yan is now serving as an inspector in Bingzhou, not far from Guanzhong, and he is appointed as the military supervisor, carrying gold, silk, brocade, fine wine and...fat sheep , go to Guanzhong, and reward the three armies for me..."

Just as Yuan Shang finished speaking, he heard a report from the guard in the hall: "My lord, Ma Teng, Marquis of Huaili, General Ma is here."

Yuan Shang and Tian Feng looked at each other curiously, feeling a little surprised.

At that time, Ma Teng was tricked by Han Sui in Guanzhong, and he framed Yuan Shang, which caused the Ma family's army to swear shame and resolve to take revenge. Later, Yan Xing rescued Ma Teng, told the truth, and only then did he clear up his previous suspicions and shake hands with the Ma family members.

The Ma family army joined Yuan Shang, Yuan Shang occupied Guanzhong, and took Ma Teng and his sons and generals under his command. His eldest son Ma Chao and general Pang De were all used by Yuan Shang. He held an important position, and Ma Teng himself was presented to the court by Yuan Shang and asked to be worshiped as General Fubo to show the merits of his ancestors.

All of a sudden, because of Yuan Shang's support, the Ma family from outside became a noble family and became one of the prominent families in Jizhou.

Ma Teng is very grateful for Yuan Shang's kind treatment, and in order to avoid suspicion, since he came to Yecheng, he has rarely interfered with the military and government. Anyway, his sons have now become generals under Yuan Shang's command, holding important positions, and he is missing an old horse It doesn't matter.

Moreover, Yuan Shang is the number one vassal in the world, and the Ma family members followed him. After a long time, he must have a bright future and a prominent family.

So Ma Teng didn't bother to worry too much about the affairs of the world, and because of his advanced age, he was happy and at ease, spending his days in Yecheng under the false name of General Fubo.

But today, what did he suddenly come to Yuan Shang for?
"Please Huailihou come in."

When I was young, I saw Ma Teng walking in, dressed in luxurious brocade, with a red face. Compared with the time when he was at the border of Xiliang, where he had to worry about and work hard every day, the current Ma Teng left all the affairs of the world to the younger generation. I lived carefree and carefree in Yecheng day by day, my face was flushed, wrinkles were reduced a lot, and I was full of energy.

Yuan Shang looked at Ma Teng enviously, feeling secretly in his heart.

The princes from all walks of life who conquered Dong Zhuo back then are the only ones left who have achieved great success, and only him and Liu Bei are left.

"Old man, why are you free to come to me today?"

Ma Teng used to be one of the feudal vassals like Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shang regarded him as a junior.

"Hahaha~~!" Ma Teng saluted Yuan Shang with a smile, and said, "This old man came to visit suddenly and didn't greet him in advance, which delayed my lord's handling of state affairs. It's a sin, and I hope my lord will forgive me."

Yuan Shang waved his hand to show that it was okay, asked Ma Teng to sit down, and ordered tea to be served, and said with a smile: "Since the old man came to Yecheng, he has always been happy and carefree. He never asked about common affairs, and today he came to discuss the cabinet in person. If you are looking for me, it must be a night owl who has come into the house and comes here for nothing."

Ma Teng's big face full of smiles suddenly froze.

"That... my lord, why does this old man sound so awkward to you... night owl... harming me?"

Yuan Shang and Yan Yuese: "The old man's thoughts are too complicated, which is not conducive to health preservation. Yuan is just a happy metaphor."

Ma Teng smiled heartily, and joked: "My lord's metaphors have always been compared to perfection and unimaginable. Although they are reasonable, they are not pleasant. The old man is getting old and can't get angry with young people... You will still use such metaphors in the future. Let's compare it to my son Ma Chao, don't keep it for this old man."

Yuan Shang took a sip of tea slowly, and said: "The old man really loves the calf. If Ma Chao heard this, he would be moved and weep bitterly."

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The two chatted casually, Ma Teng and Tian Feng greeted each other again, Tian Feng consciously avoided suspicion, and went out on pretext, Ma Teng saw that there were no outsiders, so he brought the conversation to the point.

"My lord, the old man is in the mansion. I heard people say that my ineffective son-in-law Zhao Yun captured Zhang Wei alive and killed Shuangyang under the command of Zhang Lu in Xiegu Road. I wonder if this happened?"

Yuan Shang's expression was a little helpless, he stretched out his hand to hand over the good news, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the old man, your son-in-law is so powerful, not only defeated Zhang Lu's main force in the first battle, but also lavished public money on eating and drinking, let me reimburse him for [-] lambs , the limelight is on the rise, the old man has such a good son-in-law, and he will have no worries."

Ma Teng took the battle report handed over by Yuan Shang, looked at it carefully, and sighed: "Sure enough, the hero is born in the prime of life, and the people of my generation are already old and can't be used much."

Speaking of this, Ma Teng changed the subject and asked Yuan Shang: "Excuse me, my lord, I don't know but agreed to my son-in-law's request?"

Yuan Shang nodded and said: "Your son-in-law has made a great contribution, it's okay if you don't agree. I'm going to let Bingzhou inspect Cui Yan, bring military funds, and go to Hanzhong to reward Sergeant Zhao Yun for his meritorious service."

Hearing this, Ma Teng straightened his face, and hastily cupped his hands and said, "My lord, the old general came here today with a wish, I implore my lord to agree."

Yuan Shang chuckled and said, "Why should the old man be polite, just say something."

"My lord, I'm going to go to Guanzhong to work for the army. I want to take it for Cui Yan. I don't know if my lord will allow it?"

Yuan Shang raised his eyebrows immediately: "Are you going?"

Ma Teng nodded, and said: "Yes, since he surrendered to the lord, the lord has never given up, and he has reused the old man's subordinates, each of whom has a heavy responsibility. The old man himself has also been worshiped by the lord in the name of Fubo, inheriting the ancestors, and treating them as respected." Or, the Ma family established itself in Jizhou so quickly and became one of the upper-class families. It was all carefully arranged by the lord. The old man is very grateful to the lord! The old man is over half a hundred years old, and he knows that he is useless, and he is happy to have nothing to do on weekdays , but it’s been a long time, and I’m really bored, besides, I haven’t seen Yunlu for a long time, and I really miss Yunlu in my heart, and I still look forward to the beauty of the lord, I would like to take this opportunity to let the old man go there, and I will be grateful for the love of the calf.”

Yuan Shang rubbed his chin, thought carefully for a while and didn't speak.

Seeing that Yuan Shang was silent, Ma Teng thought he had an idea, and hurriedly argued: "My lord, if you are afraid that my prestige in Liangzhou will be too high, and there will be disasters if I go here, then there is no need. Although Ma Teng used to be a prince, but I have never had the ambition to compete for greatness, although this year's matter is high, I am already satisfied that all the masters have been reused by the lord, and I will definitely not do such an unwise thing, my lord, please don't doubt it."

Yuan Shang smiled and said: "The old man misunderstood, Yuan definitely did not doubt your intentions, if you really had that thought, you would not have leaned towards me in Guanzhong back then, and helped me defeat Cao Cao, and now you have come to Hebei... It's just that you're over 50 this year, and you're tossing around in Guanzhong, I'm afraid your body won't be able to take it..."

Yuan Shang's words are not aimless. Today's Ma Teng is no longer young. Although his body is still straight, his eyebrows are thick and his beard is thick, his eyes are still flowing like water waves and energetic, but between his eyebrows and under his eyes, there have been many texture.The traces of the years have inevitably engraved the face of this fierce general who became famous very early.

Ma Teng laughed loudly, stood up and said, "Although the old man is getting older, he still has some courage! In the past, Lianpo was eighty years old, and he still ate rice and ten catties of meat. What's more, Ma Teng is over 50 years old? Besides, the old man is Going to work in the army is not a battle, so don't worry about me, my lord... My lord, since Ma Teng surrendered, he has never asked for anything from his lord, except for once speaking for his son Ma Chao. Today, even if it is me, an old man Let go of this old face, please, okay?"

He is a fierce general of a generation, and he was once a vassal. Since he surrendered, in order to avoid suspicion, he has idled himself and ignored the facts. He only asked Yuan Shang to rest assured and support the descendants of the Ma family. He knew that he might never lead an army alone in this life. chance, which he does not care about.But half of his life as a soldier, he used to spend almost all his life on horseback except for eating and sleeping. Although he has become a talent, his status has risen, he is respected, and his life is free and easy, but for some reason, he always feels that he is in this unrestrained environment. Behind, something is missing.

Looking at Ma Teng's pleading expression, Yuan Shang thought to himself: "Ma Teng said the same thing, left and right are just laborers, not leading troops to fight, it's better to let the old man go out to let the wind go... Besides, his daughter and son-in-law are all in Chang'an, I haven't seen myself for more than two years, and I can't be a member of the regiment. Taking this opportunity to let my father and daughter have a happy gathering can be regarded as doing good deeds and accumulating virtue.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shang nodded and said: "Okay, it's rare for the old man to open his mouth to me once. I agree to this matter. I will appoint you as the supervisor and go to Zhao Yun's place to reward the labor army! When passing by Chang'an, look at my daughter... ...But don't go to the battlefield, let your son-in-law do his best for the front line, and don't let him eat our Hebei sheep for free."

Ma Teng looked excited, knelt down on one knee, and said excitedly: "Thank you, my lord, for making it happen!"

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Hanzhong Yangping Pass.

Zhao Yun defeated Zhang Wei's army, killed a sheep to celebrate his victory, rewarded the three families, and boosted morale.

At this time, Yan Xing had arrived with his army. Hearing that Zhao Yun's withdrawal was just a tactic to lure the enemy into battle to destroy him, he couldn't help being surprised and angry.

Surprisingly, Zhao Yun lived up to his reputation. Not only was he brave and powerful, but he was also good at arranging troops and deploying troops. He even used tricks and tricks so smoothly. He must have learned it from Yuan Shang, Sima Yi, Tian Feng, Ju Shou and others for many years.

Annoyed, after this big victory, the butcher's reputation has spread far and wide, and he is afraid that he will be crushed on his head forever.

When he came this time, besides helping out, Yan Xing was thinking about how to tell Zhao Yun about Luoyang's collusion with Song Jian's [-] troops and the five-way army planning to enter the country, so that he could make early preparations in case of accidents.

But the news of Zhao Yun's victory made him hesitate...

Zhao Zilong is so tyrannical now, if he is allowed to make great contributions again, can this place in the middle of the pass hold him?

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At this moment, Zhao Yun and his troops had already returned to Yangping Pass. Tens of thousands of troops surrounded the pass, and with high morale, they knocked on the pass and attacked for days.

Until Zhang Lu's army was defeated, he was so frightened that he dared not go out to fight.

When Yan Xing led the troops to arrive, Zhao Yun was in a hurry to attack Yangping Pass. Before the two of them even met, he was arranged to lead the troops to camp on the left wing of the main camp.

Zhao Yun didn't see Yan Xing, and he just followed Yan Xing's wish. To be honest, he didn't bother to see Zhao Yun, and he got angry just looking at him.

After Yan Xing arrived at Yangping Pass, he stayed in his camp, considering whether he should tell Zhao Yun the news that the anti-Wang Songjian was about to enter...

If so, how?I heard the news because the emperor wanted to recruit him. Zhao Yun had doubts about himself and let him know that such a thing would make it harder for him to live in this northwest land in the future.

Not to mention, wait until the [-] anti-king Songjian army enters Yongliang and then go back to fight against it... At that time, Zhang Lu from Hanzhong, Hu Pu, the Yi king with seven surnames, Du Wei, the leader of the Jin people, and Xu Shutong Fei from Luoyang counterattacked at the same time. , Can you handle it with yourself and Zhao Yun?

It's hard to do anything.

He was indecisive, swinging from side to side, still unable to make up his mind.

However, at this juncture, Meng Gongwei who could help Yan Xing make a decision appeared.

On the night of the seventh day when Yan Xing arrived at Yangping Pass, his personal guards caught a suspected spy who was wandering outside his camp.

After Yan Xing knew about it, he ordered that Xi Zuo be escorted to his camp for interrogation.

After seeing this detailed work, Yan Xing couldn't help being shocked by the other party's appearance.

But seeing this finely crafted three-strand long beard, his face is resolute, elegant, and faintly has the style of a Confucian general. Walking on the street, he must be the kind that can attract everyone's attention.

"Heh!" Seeing this spy, Yan Xing couldn't help clapping his hands, and said in admiration: "The world has really changed, and now every single spy can dress up so well, there is no need to be low-key at all... you boy You look so eye-catching, and your master can send you out to do meticulous work, I wonder if he intends to sell you out on purpose?"

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(End of this chapter)