Three Kingdoms: Liu Daer, you dare to steal my horse!

Chapter 189 To show sincerity, Meng Qi is willing to be a hostage!

"Report!"

"Report to General! Tongguan Gate is open!"

"A general rode out from Tongguan, dressed in brocade armor and holding a spear, calling himself Ma Chao!"

"At this time, he is in front of the camp, requesting to meet with the general!"

Just as Bai Chuan was still planning a shortcut on how to rescue Youzhou as quickly as possible, a scout rushed over and said in a low voice.

"Ma Chao?"

Hearing this, Cao Chun and the others were taken aback for a moment.

"Sir, you are really clever!"

"This Ma Chao is definitely here to talk about surrender!"

"Mr. said three days, but I didn't expect Ma Chao to come just after one day!"

Cao Zhang was overjoyed immediately.

Originally, the capture of Xiliang was not so happy for Cao Zhang, at most it was just adding military merits to himself.

But not now.

Only after the matter in Xiliang was resolved, could everyone go to Youzhou to help Yan Rou.

"Bring him over to me."

There was no fluctuation on Bai Chuan's face, as if he had expected it long ago.

No one can guess what Bai Chuan is thinking in his heart.
A moment later, Ma Chao was escorted to Bai Chuan by soldiers.

In addition to wearing light armor, even his weapons were put away before entering the camp.

After seeing Bai Chuan, Ma Chao did not change his face, and immediately cupped his fists and said:
"Ma Chao from Xiliang, I met the general."

"I have already arrived today, please tell the general clearly, how can we withdraw our troops and let me go to Xiliang?"

Even though he knew that he must surrender was the only way to go.

But Ma Chao still wanted to hear the conditions that Bai Chuan offered.

Bai Chuan glanced at Ma Chao, and was not in a hurry to answer, but motioned for Ma Chao to find a seat to sit down.

Although Ma Chao was somewhat reluctant, since Bai Chuan said so, he had no choice but to do so.

Bai Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, looked at Ma Chao, and said with a long sigh:
"Meng Qi, I have told you before."

"Wei Gong has always felt that Xiliang is loyal and trustworthy, so he repeatedly did not bring the army to Xiliang."

"But Xiliang is going to besiege Xudu and join forces with that Liu Bei."

"If it weren't for this, things wouldn't have developed to what they are today."

While speaking, Bai Chuan picked up a letter and asked the soldier to hand it to Ma Chao, and continued:
"Take a good look at what Duke Wei thinks of Xiliang."

"For a long time, Duke Wei has focused on Jiangdong and Liu Bei in the south."

"The ambition of these two wolves must not be extinguished."

"On the other hand, Xiliang, why did you join forces with Liu Bei to bring the disaster to yourself?"

Hearing this, Ma Chao couldn't help being slightly taken aback, and immediately looked at the letter that Bai Chuan handed over.

There are only a few sentences in the letter, which basically say that they will unite Xiliang to fight against the Xiongnu and guard the north well.

These words were obviously what Cao Cao said to Bai Chuan.

Moreover, judging by the time, it should be the time when Xiliang received the emperor's edict to quell the Huns' rebellion.

Of course, Ma Chao didn't know that this letter was written by Bai Chuan looking for Cao Cao in recent days.

Seeing Ma Chao's serious expression, Bai Chuan continued:

"Meng Qi, Meng Qi, I've said it several times."

"Actually, we should not be enemies."

"The iron cavalry of our army should not have set foot on the border of Xiliang to start a war."

"Meng Qi, think about it carefully, who is the person who caused the current situation in Xiliang?"

"If it wasn't Liu Bei's plan to use Xiliang as a pawn, why would Xiliang come to this?"

"Our enemies may be the same."

Hearing what Bai Chuan said, Ma Chao fell into deep thought.

In the past few days, Ma Chao has been thinking about this question.

In fact, since the defeat of the Xiliang Army, Ma Chao has already decided that Liu Bei has no good intentions.

If you think about it carefully, if you win this battle, for Liu Bei, not only will you break the siege of Cao Jun's southern expedition, but you will also be able to capture several northern cities.

What if it fails?

What loss can Liu Bei have?
It's nothing more than returning in vain, and returning to his own Jiangxia in despair.

However, at the same time, Cao Cao's southern expedition army will also retreat due to pressure from Xiliang.

His siege was lifted in the same way.

On the other hand, Xiliang has become the target of public criticism.

Cao Cao's anger will only be vented on Xiliang first.

Because it is impossible for Cao Cao to ignore the hidden dangers in the north and continue to march south.

What's more, the Huns are still in chaos now.

Although Ma Chao did not have a good impression of Bai Chuan.

But what Bai Chuan said, Ma Chao agreed.

Xiliang was really tricked by Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was the person who indirectly caused the death of his father and the chaos in Xiliang.

This thief must be punished.

But at this time, General Cao Ying was dumbfounded.

What is Bai Chuan doing?
What is Ma Chao here for?It is surrender!

Regarding Ma Chao, instead of mentioning the word surrender, Bai Chuan acted like a friend he hadn't seen for many years?
Ma Chao pondered for a moment, then nodded heavily and said:
"What the general said is true."

"In the past few days, I have really thought about these things in Xiliang."

"I, Xiliang, was bewitched by Liu Bei to do such a wrong thing."

"Today, I came to find the general on behalf of the whole of Xiliang."

"I hope the general can let Xiliang go."

Ma Chao has worked very hard, but it is still difficult to say the word surrender.

Immediately, seeing that Bai Chuan responded, Ma Chao continued:

"General, please rest assured, if the general spares Xiliang, Meng Qi is willing to go to Jingzhou together with the general."

"Cut that Liu Bei's corpse into ten thousand pieces!"

When Bai Chuan heard this, he just smiled lightly.

It seems that his strategy has worked.

From the time he captured Ma Chao alive until now, Bai Chuan has been expressing openly and secretly that the disaster in Xiliang originated from Liu Bei.

There are many doubts about this matter, and it is difficult for anyone to say what Liu Bei really thinks in his heart.

After coming and going, Ma Chao engraved this matter in his mind.

Liu Bei's misfortune caused water to divert water to the east, but it doesn't mean he can't do it.

"With those words, I know Xiliang's intentions."

"I can feel that Meng Qi is indeed sincere this time."

"but……"

While talking, Bai Chuan rubbed his chin, pretending to be rather embarrassed.

Seeing this, Ma Chao immediately asked:
"But what? Please tell the general!"

Although Ma Chao understood that Bai Chuan was indeed waiting for him to surrender.

However, it also depends on your sincerity.

For the sake of Xiliang, Ma Chao had no choice but to do so.

Now that there are finally signs, how can Ma Chao let it go?
Bai Chuan continued:
"Although I feel the sincerity, it may not be the same for Duke Wei."

"I still need to report this matter to Duke Wei."

Hearing this, Ma Chao's eyes widened.

Report to Duke Wei? !

When Cao Cao replied, the day lily might be cold!

Now Xiliang has already run out of food, if they waited for such a long time, the soldiers of Xiliang would have starved to death long ago!
"Wait, general."

"To show sincerity, Meng Qi is willing to be a hostage!"

(End of this chapter)