Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Cao Cao assassinated Dong, and I was abandoned

Cao Shuo asked, "Who is under Gongsun Du's command?"

Xi Zhicai replied: "Gongsun Gong, Gongsun Kang, Gongsun Gong, Guan Ning, Wang Lie, Liu Yi, Yang Yi and others are all little-known little people, and there is nothing special about them."

This information from Xi Zhicai illustrates a problem, Gongsun Du is far inferior to Gongsun Zan.

Most of Gongsun Du's subordinates are civil servants, and the conquest of foreign enemies depends entirely on his Gongsun family's children and himself.

Xi Zhicai continued to explain: "Although Gongsun Du's martial arts is not as good as Gongsun Zan's, his ability to command an army is much better than Gongsun Zan's."

Cao Shuo asked, "How does it compare to Xu Huang?"

Xi Zhicai replied, "Not as good as Gongming!"

"Then what else do we have to worry about, Gongda, you give fat Xu Huang an order to cross the Great Wall to attack Liucheng and Yangle on February 25."

"promise!"

"In addition, you give an order to Gan Ning in Linyu to lead [-] sailors to attack the Liaodong vassal states from the sea."

"promise!"

Cao Shuo said confidently: "These three ways go hand in hand, even if Gongsun Du has all kinds of abilities, it is impossible to resist it."

Jushou agreed, "My lord's words are very true."

Everyone was discussing what Yuan Shao would do next. He robbed him of food and grass before, and joined forces with the Mi family to trick him. If it wasn't for the recent blizzard in Qingzhou, Yuan Shao would have been unable to sit still.

"Report, Chang'an Jinyiwei sent an urgent message!"

Cao Shuo took the letter, and after reading it, he frowned and said in a deep voice, "Ma Teng from Xiliang has joined Dong Zhuo!"

"what!"

Everyone was surprised, how could Ma Teng join Dong Zhuo?

Xun You said in disbelief: "Although Ma Teng's soldiers and horses are not as many as Dong Zhuo's, there are also many generals under him. There is no problem in defending Wuwei and Zhangye. Why did he join Dong Zhuo before Dong Zhuo proclaimed himself emperor? I am afraid there must be something unspeakable. human deeds."

Previously, Wang Yun sent someone to send a letter to let him go to Chang'an, but he didn't tell anyone except Xi Zhicai.

Cao Shuo continued: "Dong Zhuobiao played Ma Teng as the general of chariots and horses, and the commander-in-chief of Liangzhou's soldiers and horses!"

"hiss!"

Everyone gasped, this Dong Zhuo must be crazy, he even handed over Liangzhou to Ma Teng, what kind of shady business is going on between them.

"Ma Teng sent his sons Ma Chao, Ma Tie, his younger brother Ma Yi, and Ma Yi's son Ma Dai to Chang'an as hostages to show his loyalty to Dong Zhuo."

"This……"

Ma Teng actually sold his son for a chariot general?

Or did he want to gain more power after Dong Zhuo proclaimed himself emperor?

Xun Yu said: "Ma Teng and Han Sui have been entrenched in Wuwei and Zhangye for many years, and these two have become brothers with different surnames. It is really unexpected that they took refuge in Dong Zhuo."

Ju Shou said: "Ma Teng's capital is a bit big, two of his own have entered Luoyang, and his younger brother, how much benefit did Dong Zhuo promise Ma Teng?"

A chariot general is probably not enough to watch.

Cao Shuo was also very surprised by Ma Teng's decision. If he could work together with Han Sui, he would have Ma Chao, Pang De, Ma Dai, and Han Sui's eight generals under him, which could be said to overwhelm Dong Zhuo.

Is this the strategy of the ministers of the DPRK and China?

But when he saw Ma Chao's name, he already knew what Ma Teng was up to.

This guy wants to directly use strong...

Really don't take Dong Zhuo seriously.

Except for Ma Teng's cronies, Ma Chao's ability is probably unknown to others.

Xun You said: "My lord, Ma Teng's decision is a bit unbelievable. The subordinates think that Ma Teng must have other intentions. We should be careful."

"What's the intention?" Cao Shuo looked at Xun You in puzzlement.

Xun You explained: "I don't know, but with Ma Teng's strength and Dong Zhuo's current predicament, there is no need to take this step. There must be a conspiracy."

Cao Shuo said: "Zhicai, please contact the Jinyi Guards in Chang'an City and let them keep an eye on every move of the court ministers. If there is any change, send a letter to Luoyang. Tomorrow morning, I will personally lead the army to Luoyang!"

"promise!"

"The purpose of setting off to Luoyang this time is just in case. Once His Majesty escapes from Chang'an by chance, we can also respond and stop Dong Zhuo's army."

Xun You said: "Master, once our army receives His Majesty, have you ever thought about where to place His Majesty?"

Cao Shuo thought for a while and said, "How do you feel about trust?"

If it is really unfortunate that he receives Liu Xie, he will definitely not send Liu Xie to Luoyang. It is very close to Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao, Lu Bu, and Liu Biao. He doesn't want to be the target of public criticism.

Xun Yu agreed: "The letter is very suitable. There is the Great Wall in the north, the Yellow River in the south, the sea in the east, and the mountains in the west. As long as we guard the dangerous places, even if the princes attack in groups, we will not be able to please them!"

For Cao Shuo, Liu Xie was a hot potato.

The best thing for him is that Liu Xie was directly killed by Dong Zhuo.

In this way, this world will become a world without an owner, and whoever wants to fight can fight.

There is no need to worry about the court, nor about His Majesty's imperial decree.

Chapter 231 Ma Teng plots against Dong Zhuo

Situ Wangyun's Mansion in Chang'an City.

More than a dozen people including Situ Wangyun, Sikong Yang Biao, Taiwei Zhu Jun, Yushi Zhongcheng Huangfusong, Sili Xiaowei Huang Wan, and servant Sun Rui gathered together in secret.

Wang Yun said: "My letter to Cao Shuo has already been answered."

When Yang Biao saw Wang Yun's unsightly face, he knew that Cao Shuo had rejected Wang Yun's suggestion. After all, he had a good life in Jizhou, so there was no need to take risks in Chang'an.

Shi Sunrui asked eagerly, "Lord Situ, what did Cao Shuo say in the letter?"

Wang Yun explained: "He said that there have been a lot of affairs recently, the war situation in the north is unstable, Lu Bu is eyeing Daijun, Gongsundu despised the imperial court, and became the emperor in Liaodong County, and his army is attacking Gongsundu."

"Cao Shuo suggested that we contact Cao Cao, Liu Biao, or Ma Teng and others."

Wang Yun did not say that Diao Chan was pregnant, he would not tell these people that his daughter married Cao Shuo, otherwise, once the matter was revealed, his life would be over.

Sili Captain Huang Wan sighed and said, "Hey, it's not easy to let the princes enter Luoyang alone."

In this world, except for Cao Shuo who has this ability, no one else can kill Dong Zhuo even if they come to Chang'an.

Wang Yun recalled the beauty trick Cao Shuo told him at the beginning, and he didn't get angry at all. He agreed to separate Lv Bu and Dong Zhuo, but in the end he sent Lv Bu away first.

Who do you want to use your beauty trick on?After Wang Yun thought about it, the only person around Dong Zhuo who could complete this task was Lu Bu.

Without Lu Bu, there is no way to talk about beauty tricks.

Yushi Zhongcheng Huang Fusong said: "Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo earlier, and he will definitely not come to Chang'an at this time. Liu Biao was selected by Dong Zhuo himself. I am afraid that this person will not help us."

Taiwei Zhu Jun said: "Without peerless bravery, we still need to find a way to bring him closer to Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo was born in the army, and his martial arts skills are not ordinary. Without Cao Shuo, this plan will be impossible."

Although the Taiwei has the right to control the soldiers and horses in the world, Dong Zhuo has set up a prime minister above the Sangong, and he is in charge of all the soldiers and horses. He is a person with empty official positions but no real power.

Among these people, only Sili Xiaowei Huang Wan has military power, but Huang Wan has Li Meng, Fan Chou, and Dong Huang as lieutenants, and his every move is under Dong Zhuo's control.

Sikong Yang Biao asked: "What do you guys think of Ma Teng? I heard that he is very brave. If he can enter Chang'an, he might really be able to replace Cao Shuo."

Then everyone began to formulate a reason for Ma Teng to enter Chang'an without Ma Teng's consent.

In Wuwei County, Liangzhou, in the prefect's mansion.

Ma Teng summoned his elder brother Ma Yi and sworn brother Han Sui to discuss the feasibility of entering Chang'an.

After Han Sui and Ma Yi saw it, they scoffed at the thoughts of these ministers.

They also participated in the eighteenth princes' campaign against Dong earlier. How could Dong Zhuo easily let them enter Chang'an?

Ma Yi said: "Second brother, we cannot agree to this matter. Dong Zhuo is at the critical moment of proclaiming himself emperor. The investigation must be very strict. Once the matter is revealed, we will die without a place to die."

Cheng Gongying, Han Sui's counselor, said, "My lords, maybe this is an opportunity!"

"Oh?" The three looked at Cheng Gongying curiously.

Ma Teng summoned Ma Yi and Han Sui, and asked Han Sui to bring Cheng Gongying with him, just to give them advice.

Cheng Gongying is one of the few counselors in Xiliang, and many of their decisions are due to Cheng Gongying.

Cheng Gongying explained: "After Lu Bu became the governor of Bingzhou, Dong Zhuo recruited to Chang'an many times, but was rejected by Lu Bu. His son-in-law Cao Shuo was in Jizhou again. Lu Bu had a great intention to break away from Dong Zhuo."

"Presumably this is also Cao Shuo's suggestion, and Lu Bu has obtained a lot of resources from Cao Shuo. The two colluded secretly, and Dong Zhuo also turned a blind eye."

"If we tell Dong Zhuo that Lv Bu has colluded with Cao Shuo to murder him secretly."

"Taking this opportunity to pretend to surrender to Dong Zhuo will definitely make us do something to prove that we are sincerely surrendering."

Han Sui asked, "How can we prove that we are sincerely surrendering?"

Cheng Gongying explained: "First, help him clear the roadblocks, second, send people into the court as hostages, and third, ask for official positions."

Ma Teng asked in confusion: "Why do you want to ask for an official position?"

Cheng Gongying said: "If we don't ask for official positions and don't plan for anything, how can Dong Zhuo trust us?"

Ma Yi asked: "What kind of roadblocks do you help Dong Zhuo clear?"

Cheng Gongying explained: "The biggest obstacle for Dong Zhuo to become emperor is the princes on the east side of Hangu Pass, followed by Lu Bu in the north of Hongnong County. If we help him defeat Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo will definitely believe it."

Ma Teng asked again: "Then who should be sent to the court as a hostage?"

Cheng Gongying looked at Ma Yi at the side and said, "Brother Yicheng is the most suitable."

"What!" Ma Yi glared at Cheng Gongying, making himself a hostage?

In case the matter is revealed, wouldn't it be death without a place to bury him?

Cheng Gongying explained: "Brother Yicheng, don't get excited, listen to my explanation!"

"Huh!" Ma Yi snorted coldly, staring at Cheng Gongying, if you don't give me a reasonable reason today, you won't be able to leave Ma's house.

Cheng Gongying said: "Whether it is to help Dong Zhuo deal with Lu Bu, or to enter the court as a hostage and ask for official positions, it is all to make Dong Zhuo trust us, but our purpose is to kill Dong Zhuo and rescue Liu Xie, so the assassination fell on the On this hostage."

"Let me assassinate Dong Zhuo?" Ma Yi was speechless.

Chapter 232

"No!"

Cheng Gongying denied Ma Yi's guess.

Ma Yi's martial arts is not very good, if he is asked to assassinate Dong Zhuo, he will fail in all likelihood.

"Then who will go?" Ma Teng asked curiously.

Cheng Gongying said: "The eldest son Ma Chao, the second son Ma Tie, brother Yicheng's eldest son Ma Dai, and General Han's son-in-law Yan Xing."

Cheng Gongying originally planned to let the Ma brothers carry out the execution, but Ma Teng might not accept it. He is a counselor next to Han Sui.

"hiss!"

Ma Teng, Ma Yi, and Han Sui looked at Cheng Gongying in horror. If this happened, there would be no one in Xiliang for them.

Cheng Gongying continued: "Three generals, wealth and wealth are sought in danger. If we can succeed, we will be the ones who coerce the emperor to make the princes."

Ma Teng said angrily: "It's a good one to hold the emperor to order the princes, and he must have his life."

Han Sui said: "This plan is not right, we cannot afford to fail."

Ma Yi said: "I absolutely do not agree, let a few children go to Chang'an, once the matter is revealed, our Ma family will have no successors."

Cheng Gongying explained: "Three generals, the success rate of this plan is more than [-]%. If there is assistance from the ministers of the DPRK and China, then it can be increased to [-]%."

"Father, my son is willing to go!"

At this moment, Ma Chao strode in. He had been eavesdropping outside the door for a long time.

"Nonsense!" Ma Teng scolded Ma Chao.

Among my sons, Ma Chao is the best. If Ma Chao falls in Chang'an, who will command his army in the future?

Ma Chao said: "What Cao Shuo can do, I, Ma Chao, can do, and what Cao Shuo can't do, I can do as well."

Ma Teng's face was livid, "Chang'an is dangerous, do you know?"

Ma Chao said stubbornly: "Of course I know, but Dong Zhuo doesn't have a strong general to guard him. Once this matter is successful, our Ma family will be famous all over the world."