Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Seeing that Cao Cao broke Ma Chao's determination with a few words, Liu Xie also admired him very much. "The prime minister's words are the widow's intentions. General Ma, don't worry."

Hearing the answer, Ma Chao was overjoyed, and said, "If so, I can go back and negotiate with my father, and try my best to live up to your majesty and the prime minister's kind wishes."

Seeing that the matter was almost completed, Liu Xie was no longer in such a hurry, and said slowly: "Okay, let's hold a banquet in the palace today to entertain General Ma."

Ma Chao saluted and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, I will definitely wipe out all the princes in Xiliang for the great man."

"Okay, General Ma, let's go down and rest first." Liu Xie ordered someone to take Ma Chao away, then turned to Cao Cao and asked, "Although Ma Teng is here, Ma Chao is probably not easy to control. What does the prime minister do?" A good way?"

Cao Cao replied, "Your Majesty, Ma Teng is wise and calculating, and Ma Chao is young and vigorous. The roles of the two in Xiliang are completely different."

"Ma Chao holds great power and is appointed by His Majesty, so he will definitely start a war in Xiliang, and he wants to spread his reputation.

At that time, the forces of all parties will fight in a chaotic manner, and their strength will definitely be weakened. When we send troops, we can easily take down the entire Xiliang. "

Cao Cao's idea is very good, but for Liu Xie, it is not what he wants.

What Liu Xie wanted was for Ma Teng to lead some soldiers and horses to add some weight to himself.

But the matter has come to this point, Liu Xie is not easy to say anything, after all, Cao Cao's policy is to consider the overall situation.

Liu Xie nodded and said: "It's really good for the prime minister to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. In this way, the three states of the Han Dynasty will return to the imperial power, and the peace of the world will be just around the corner. The widow can face the ancestors."

Chapter 473 Ma Teng

What Liu Xie meant was to remind Cao Cao that the world is still his, and let him remember his previous promise.

For these, Cao Cao did not argue, and politely stated that if the world was peaceful, he would retire to the mountains and forests.

As for Liu Xie's belief or disbelief, Cao Cao couldn't control that much, the two continued to chat for a few words, and then dispersed.

When night came, the palace was very lively. Liu Xie summoned the important officials in the court and held a high-standard banquet for Ma Chao, which showed that he valued him.

But Ma Chao was concerned about the matter of mastering the power in Xiliang, so he didn't care about it, and he was absent-minded and courteous to the people who came to toast.

Looking into Liu Xie's eyes, he still had some thoughts, so he stopped talking when he saw this, and the banquet passed happily in silence like this.

Early the next morning, Ma Chao came to the city gate early to wait. As soon as the city gate opened, he led his entourage and rushed back to Xiliang.

Along the way, Ma Chao hurried back to the territory, immediately found Ma Teng, and got rid of Liu Xie and Cao Cao's intentions.

After hearing this, Ma Teng felt that the matter was too serious, so he immediately summoned his clansmen to discuss whether to go to Xuchang or not.

In the Ma Mansion, Ma Teng sat on the top seat, looked at the clansmen under his command, and said slowly: "The Son of Heaven wants me to go to Xuchang, and promises to take up the post of Xiliang Shepherd, and the old man's three princes. What's your opinion?"

Hearing this, everyone in the Ma clan was so excited that they couldn't speak.

One was enshrined as state herdsman, the other was enshrined as Sangong. The Ma family has never had such a big official. If this matter is settled, then the Ma family's reputation will be at the peak of the sky, surpassing their ancestor Ma Yuan, and it is inevitable.

At that time, the various tribes in Xiliang will definitely be headed by their Ma family, and unification of Xiliang is no problem. If possible, it is not impossible to grow a step further.

The second son, Ma Xiu, stood up and said: "Father, this is a great thing. I think that the rise of our Ma family is today."

"right……"

"Yes……"

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Looking at the smiling faces, Ma Teng's complexion did not look good, but he couldn't tell.

Ma Chao is still young and reckless, if Xiliang is handed over to him, there will be a bloodbath.

Ma Teng was not worried about the ministries in Xiliang, but he was afraid that Cao Cao would suddenly intervene when Ma Chao and the ministries in Xiliang fought.

At that time, the strength of the various ministries in Xiliang will be damaged, and Cao Cao's army will be overwhelmed. Then those who are waiting for them will definitely be wiped out in one fell swoop.

In order to be as tactful as possible so as not to hurt Ma Chao's self-esteem, Ma Teng said slowly: "Everyone, don't be too happy, there is no such thing as a free advantage in this world."

"Cao Cao's move must be under the guise of His Majesty, in order to let the old man go to Xuchang and weaken the strength of our Xiliang army."

Ma Teng is a cautious person. Half of the Ma family's survival in this chaotic Xiliang is due to him. Usually these people would definitely think of it, but now they have been dazzled by the temptation.

Ma Chao said indifferently: "Father thought too much, Mr. Cao and Your Majesty, it is because of the fact that my Ma family has been stationed on the frontier for generations and remembers the merits that they have given such a holy grace."

Under the leadership of Ma Chao, everyone agreed one after another, looking like they wished Ma Teng could go to Xuchang as soon as possible.

Seeing everyone like this, Ma Teng knew that he might not be able to change this matter alone, even if he insisted on arbitrarily, it would bury hidden dangers for the future.

Ma Teng nodded slightly and said: "Okay, since that's the case, you'll leave first, the old man and Meng Qi have a good chat and explain the matter of leaving."

Seeing that Ma Teng agreed, everyone stood up and left happily, leaving Ma Chao alone.

Looking at Ma Chao with a beaming face, Ma Teng shook his head helplessly. This son is very brave, but unfortunately he can't use his brain and only knows how to use force blindly.

If he left by himself, with him in this state, I'm afraid Xiliang will be in chaos before long.

"Alas." Ma Teng sighed softly and said, "Meng Qi, go to Xuchang for your father, and you take over the army, what will you do?"

Ma Chao said without even thinking about it: "Father, since my son will be a shepherd of Xiliang when he arrives, he will naturally control Xiliang, and he will naturally send troops to punish those who do not obey orders."

Ma Teng frowned and said, "Then tell me, how long will it take to subdue all the ministries in Xiliang?"

Ma Chao said disdainfully: "Although there are many ministries in Xiliang, they all operate independently. In a few years, they will be defeated one by one."

"Hahaha." Ma Teng said dryly, "I dare not say such a thing as a father, let alone you, do you know why Cao Cao made such a big promise?"

Ma Chao nodded and said: "I just said that my Ma family has made great contributions to the great man for generations, and it is reasonable to be awarded this award."

Ma Teng said angrily: "Wrong, Cao Cao has such a good heart, he just wants to transfer his father, let you take over the power, and use your youthful vigor to mess up Xiliang, you know it."

Hearing the scolding, Ma Chao refused to accept it and said, "Father, why do you grow up with other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige? If Cao Cao dares to come, my son will kill him. There will be no return."

Ma Teng said angrily, "Why are you going to kill? When Cao Cao sends troops, I'm afraid you are fighting fiercely with the various tribes in Xiliang. By then, you will all be prisoners of Cao Cao's command."

After being told by Ma Teng, Ma Chao thought for a while and felt that it was possible, so he said angrily: "This Cao Cao is too despicable, father, tomorrow I will call all the ministries in Xiliang to discuss attacking Cao Cao."

Ma Teng shook his head helplessly and said, "Meng Qi, you should be mature now that you are old, you can't always rely on fighting and killing, you have to learn to use your brain."

"Since Cao Cao wants us to fall into a melee, then I will not let him succeed, or not."

Seeing Ma Teng's earnestness, Ma Chao suppressed his irritability and said in a low voice, "What does father think, what should we do?"

Seeing Ma Chao's appearance, Ma Teng looked a little better, and said slowly: "The meaning of being a father is to promise Cao Cao that you will lead the army."

"But one thing, you must not start a war in Xiliang, otherwise you will be a sinner of the Ma family."

Ma Chao frowned and said, "Since my father agreed, it is my son's responsibility to unify Xiliang. After all, my son is the shepherd of Xiliang."