Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Facing Cao Cao's request, Liu Xie asked Ma Teng intentionally or unintentionally, and seeing that he agreed to go, he immediately granted Cao Cao's request.

Seeing that Liu Xie agreed, Cao Cao immediately proposed that the Ma family had made great contributions in stationing Xiliang for generations, and asked Liu Xie to issue an edict to make Ma Chao the general of Zhendong and station in Xiliang forever.

Faced with this request, Liu Xie naturally agreed. He didn't want to offend Ma Teng, who finally tricked him into Xuchang.

Cao Cao kept asking for seals for the Ma family, and Liu Xie knew that the two must have reached an agreement, but in the court, he couldn't object, so he had to agree one by one.

After the early morning dispersal, Liu Xie secretly sent someone to invite Ma Teng to the palace to test whether he had joined Cao Cao.

The palace is a man-made pavilion by the lake, Liu Xie stands and looks at the fish in the lake, thinking about something wistfully.

Ma Teng, led by an eunuch, hurried towards the pavilion. "Chen Ma Teng has seen His Majesty."

Hearing the sound, Liu Xie turned around and helped Ma Teng up and said, "Taifu Ma, get up quickly."

Supporting Ma Teng, Liu Xie waved back the crowd and said: "Mr. Ma, I invite you to come here. I have a question to ask. Please Aiqing answer sincerely."

Ma Teng turned his eyes slightly, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please tell me, and I will definitely answer."

Liu Xie nodded and said, "Okay, I wonder if Aiqing and the prime minister have reached any agreement?"

"Huh?" Ma Teng made a soft noise in doubt, and quickly said: "Return to your majesty, the minister and the prime minister did not achieve anything, but Meng Qi was confused for a while, and led the army to attack Tongguan, and the minister had trouble sleeping and eating, so he wanted to resolve this matter as soon as possible. .”

"Alas." Liu Xie sighed softly: "The Han Dynasty is crumbling in the hands of the widow. I am young and has no prestige. I am afraid that this great Han country will perish in the hands of the widow."

"Although the prime minister says he is loyal on the surface, there is no one to restrain him. I'm afraid that if the world is leveled, the widow will lose his role, and he will have no face to face his ancestors after death..."

At such a young age, uttering such sad words made Ma Teng feel a little unbearable in his heart, and his attachment to the Han Dynasty occupied his heart.

Ma Teng's eyes were slightly red and said: "Your Majesty, there are still many loyal disciples in the court, and there are Liu Bei, Liu Biao and other clans outside, why be so sad."

Liu Xie shook his head with tears on his face and said: "In this world, anyone who can obey the edict of the widow is a master, but now..."

Seeing that Liu Xie hesitated to speak, Ma Teng said, "Your Majesty, I really didn't have any deal with the Prime Minister. I only agreed to go to Tongguan for my son. I hope Your Majesty will not be overwhelmed."

Chapter 501 Rapid Changes

"If your majesty is useful, I will obey the edict, even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire, I will not hesitate."

Hearing Ma Teng's guarantee, Liu Xie was overjoyed, and continued to make sensational remarks on his face, and did not stop until he learned clearly about the discussion between Cao Cao and Ma Teng.

Liu Xie frowned and said, "Ma Taifu, did the Prime Minister say who will be sent to Xiliang to preside over government affairs?"

Ma Teng replied: "That's not true, and the prime minister didn't say it clearly, so it should still be undecided."

Liu Xie nodded and said: "Well, Ma Taifu, I have an idea, I wonder if Taifu can agree?"

Ma Teng said respectfully: "Please tell me, Your Majesty, I will try my best to cooperate."

During these days in Xuchang, Ma Teng has figured out the situation a bit. Right now, the court is divided into three factions, one pro-Cao, one pro-Liu, and the other wavering just like him.

But in general, the pro-Cao faction occupies more than the sum of the two factions, so major affairs in the court will be decided almost as long as Cao Cao proposes.

Ma Teng's impression of Cao Cao is not bad, but it's not good either. It's all about being an official under the same roof.

Liu Xie has always wanted to solicit, but Ma Teng has not made a clear statement. Now that he has to choose between Cao Cao and Liu Xie, he naturally chooses orthodox.

Seeing that Ma Teng agreed, Liu Xie hurriedly said: "Since Cao Cao wants to send someone to take charge of Xiliang's government affairs, why not let me send ministers there?"

Cao Cao's sending of people may threaten Ma Chao, but Liu Xie's words mean that the two sides cooperate, and Ma Teng is naturally willing.

But who to send, you still have to ask clearly first, otherwise you will go to a waste who can only talk about it, and I am afraid that Ma Chao will be angered.

Ma Teng asked: "I would like to ask, who will His Majesty send to Xiliang?"

Liu Xie thought for a while and said, "What do you think of Kong Rong, the doctor of Taizhong, and Kong Wenju?"

Kong Rong, the descendant of Confucius, whose reputation has spread all over the world, went to Xiliang to educate the people and preside over government affairs. It is indeed a good candidate.

One article and one military, Liu Xie's arrangement is considered reasonable. Ma Teng thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, should you inform the Prime Minister about this matter?"

Liu Xie shook his head and said, "No, let the Prime Minister know that there may be changes. When Kong Rong arrives in Xiliang, let's discuss with him."

Liu Xie's worries are not unreasonable. If Cao Cao objects, he is afraid that the matter will be aborted.

The two reached an agreement and left separately, and Liu Xie also summoned Kong Rong to discuss with him about going to Xiliang.

Since Beihai was occupied by Yuan Shao, Kong Rong returned to Liu Xie's side and has been an official in the court.

The king's salary is worried for the king, and the Confucianism has always been pursued by Kong Rong. Since Liu Xie wants him to go to Xiliang, Kong Rong will definitely not object.

Here to persuade Kong Rong, Liu Xie sent someone to inform Ma Teng to let them set off as soon as possible, so as not to be discovered by Cao Cao.

Here, Cao Cao's heart is in Xiliang, but in Xuzhou, an earth-shattering event is beginning, but it is too well hidden and has not been leaked.

Leaving this matter aside for the time being, let’s return to Tongguan first. Seeing that the 30-day date is getting closer, Ma Chao and others are getting more and more excited.

One day Ma Chao held a big banquet and was drinking and having fun with everyone when suddenly a soldier from Xiliang rushed in.

"Report, urgent report!!! General Han, the Qiang army is raiding our subordinates, and has already gone down to several cities. General, please come back quickly to help."

"What?!" Han Sui stood up abruptly, and cursed, "These aliens are damned. Yan Ming, the whole army should be rushed back to rescue immediately."

"Yes!" Yan Xing bowed with his fists in his hands, and hurried away to gather troops.

Seeing that Han Sui was about to leave, Ma Chao stood up and said, "General Han, you will be stationed in Tongguan right now, and there will definitely be a big battle in the future. Or let General Yan lead the army back to rescue."

The old nest was attacked by the Qiang people, Han Sui was already in a state of confusion, how could he care about these things, he refused on the spot, and said that he must rush back to rescue.

The overall situation in Tongguan has been decided, and since Han Sui must go back, Ma Chao will not stop him. After all, he can handle the next one by himself, but it just takes up a little less territory.

Han Sui left the banquet, Ma Chao glanced at Zhong Yao, smiled and said, "Lord Zhong, come to drink, don't worry, General Han will come with his army after dealing with the Qiang people."

Seeing that Ma Chao hadn't reacted yet, Zhong Yao didn't point it out. He nodded and said, "This is the best, otherwise Prime Minister Cao will lead the army, and I'm afraid we won't be able to resist it."

Ma Chao drank a cup and said: "With Master Zhong's talent, Benzhou Mu and Zhongkang's bravery, Cao Cao dares to send people to come, and he will surely return in defeat."

Originally, he deliberately introduced Ma Chao into Cao Cao's thinking, but it can be seen that he misunderstood it, and Zhong Yao didn't say much, so he waited until he was defeated and said it positively.

At this moment, another soldier hurried in. "Report! Tongguan sent an envoy, saying that Ma Taifu is here and needs to discuss something with Ma Zhoumu."

"What? Father is here?" Ma Chao stood up, turned his eyes slightly, and then shouted: "Let the horse quickly, Benzhou Mu is going to visit father."

Zhong Yao on the side saw this, his eyes lit up, as if he had understood in his heart, so he made a look at Xu Chu on the side, signaling to follow and go together.

As Ma Chao, Zhong Yao and others left, the generals in the big tent murmured a few words carefully and followed them away.

When he came to Tongguan, Ma Chao got off his horse and shouted to Guanshang: "Meng Qi comes to see you, please meet my father."