After being abandoned by Liu Bei, Cao Cao begged me to be a military adviser

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I said to send troops to Xiliang, but you won't let me send troops.

What else is there to talk about?

Xun You stood up and said, "Prime Minister, I have a plan. I can invite Ma Teng and Han Sui to Beijing as officials. After these two people are stabilized, they can go to Jiangdong again, and then we can pacify Xiliang in the future!"

Cao Cao was even more unhappy.

After all, I still disagree with me playing Xiliang!

"Ahem!" Cao Cao coughed dryly twice, and looked at Liu Xian: "Ziyu, do you have a good plan?"

Liu Xian took half a step forward: "Back to the Prime Minister, I very much agree with Gongda's policy. Ma Teng and Han Sui should be invited to serve as officials in the court!"

Cao Cao was shocked: "You also don't suggest that I conquer Xiliang?"

Liu Xian shook his head: "Prime Minister, I think we can invite these two people to serve as officials in the court first, and if they don't come, they will be expropriated against the imperial court's order!"

Cao Cao asked: "What if it comes?"

Liu Xian smiled: "If you become an official in the court, then the prime minister can use Yongzhou to send troops to attack Zhang Lu!"

Cheng Yu immediately stood up: "Master Jijiu, Zhang Lu occupying Hanzhong is nothing to worry about, why send troops to attack him?"

"What Zhong De said is true!" Liu Xian cupped his hands and looked at Cao Cao again: "I think Ma Chao from Yongzhou thinks so too!"

"Huh?" Cao Cao frowned: "You mean, Ma Chao won't believe that we will send troops to conquer Zhang Lu?"

"That's right!" Liu Xian nodded, "If Ma Teng enters the capital, and Ma Chao of Yongzhou is in charge, how can he believe that the imperial army entered Yongzhou, just to fight Zhang Lu?"

Cao Cao laughed: "This is a false way to attack Guo!"

"Exactly!" Liu Xian nodded: "If Ma Chao sends troops, he will definitely take Chang'an first, then attack Tongguan, break through Luoyang and go straight to Xudu, and the prime minister can close the door and fight horses."

"Hahaha!" Cao Cao laughed loudly: "A clever plan, a wonderful plan, it's really a clever plan!"

Liu Xian continued: "If Ma Chao stands still, the prime minister can surprise Yongzhou and catch him by surprise!"

Pang Tong was the first to bow his hands: "Master Jijiu is really a clever plan!"

Xun You also said: "Sure enough, Mr. Jijiu has insight!"

"Tall, really tall, as expected of Mr. Cao Ji's outstanding apprentice!" Liu Ye simply gave a thumbs up, expressing his admiration for Liu Xian, after all, they were both descendants of the Han Dynasty.

"Okay!" Cao Cao immediately said, "I will act according to Ziyu's plan. Xun Yu obeyed the order and asked Ma Teng and Han to take office in Beijing in the name of the imperial court!"

"Obey!" Xun Yu clasped his fists to signal.

Cao Cao said again: "All generals listen to the order. Once the spring plowing is over, all ministries should step up preparations for war!"

"Obey!" All the generals cupped their fists and responded loudly.

Chapter 208 The Tsundere Ma Teng, Master of the Yellow Hair Hall

The transfer orders of the imperial court were sent to Yongzhou and Liangzhou respectively.

Ma Teng was appointed Weiwei, and Han Sui was appointed as a servant.

It is required to report to Beijing after two days.

Han Sui replied without hesitation and declined.

On the contrary, Ma Teng from Yongzhou was a little ready to move.

And his three sons, without exception, were very opposed to it.

Ma Tie said bluntly: "Father, this is clearly Cao Cao's trick!"

Ma Xiu also said: "Father, Uncle Han Sui has already declined the court's transfer order, why don't you follow suit?"

Ma Teng shook his head: "Han Suiyuan is in Liangzhou, so it's understandable that he didn't want to go to Xudu, but Yongzhou is close to Chang'an, so if he can't evade, it will anger Cao Cao instead!"

Ma Chao said loudly: "Father, I have a hundred thousand troops in Yongzhou, why should I be afraid of the Cao bandits?"

Ma Teng still shook his head: "Cao Cao now has millions of troops, and he is invincible in the north and south. Although we have 20 troops in the two states of Xiliang, we are by no means Cao Cao's opponent!"

Ma Chao was puzzled, and asked his father: "Father, what do you mean? Is it possible that I, Yongzhou, will surrender Cao?"

Ma Teng smiled: "Weiwei is one of the nine ministers, and he is in charge of guarding the palace gate. When I joined Xudu as a Weiwei, I was guarding the emperor's side."

Ma Chao was surprised: "Are you going deep into the tiger's den?"

Ma Teng nodded slightly.

"Cao Cao's move was intended to plot against me in Yongzhou. After I entered Xudu, he had no excuses!"

"I watch his words and deeds, if he treats me kindly, I, Ma Jiashun, may well!"

"If Cao Cao has the intention to kill me, I can take the initiative and find an opportunity to kill Cao Cao first."

"Then support the emperor to regain power in the world, and my Ma family will be the most powerful minister in the dynasty!"

For a moment, Ma Chao was dumbfounded, Matthew was dumbfounded, and Ma Tie couldn't speak anymore.

Father's strategy is far more terrifying than they imagined.

Entering the court as an official, you can advance or retreat.

You can vote for Cao or kill Cao.

This is definitely a wonderful move to make a profit without losing money.

Matthew was the first to stand up: "I would like to go to Xudu with my father to report on my work!"

"I am willing too!" Ma Tie declared.

Ma Dai cupped his fists: "Uncle, I would also like to go to Xudu with you!"

Just as Ma Chao was about to speak, Ma Teng waved his hand: "Meng Qi doesn't need to say too much, you must stay in Yongzhou!"

"Yes, Dad!" Ma Chao clasped his fists in a signal.

"I'll write back to you when I settle down in Beijing. You'll know if it's war or peace. If Zhandang unites with Liangzhou Han Sui, send troops to Chang'an, cross Tongguan and enter Luoyang, and then attack Xudu!"

"Obey!" Ma Chao clasped his fists heavily.

Ma Teng beckoned to the chief bookkeeper in the account: "Quickly reply on my behalf, saying that my old illness has relapsed, I don't want to leave Yongzhou, and my ability is limited. Please ask the imperial court to let Han Sui of Liangzhou take up this position!"

Ma Chao was puzzled: "Father, didn't you just say you wanted to go deep into the tiger's den, why are you refusing the court's recruitment now?"

"Hahaha!" Ma Teng laughed: "Be careful with your tactics. If Cao Cao invites me to go, wouldn't it make him suspicious?"

"Daddy is brilliant!" Ma Chao clasped his fists in admiration again.

Ma Teng's letter was sent to Xudu a few days later.

Cao Cao asked Xun Yu after reading the letter, "What do Han Sui and Ma Teng mean?"

Xun Yu cupped his hands: "Prime Minister, Han Suiyuan naturally doesn't want to join Xudu in Liangzhou, but Ma Teng is different!"

"What's the difference?" Cao Cao asked.

Xun Yu said again: "Yongzhou is close to Chang'an. Ma Teng said in his letter that he was unworthy of virtue and recommended Han Sui. This is a word of humility, which shows that he has this intention!"

"En!" Cao Cao nodded, "According to Wen Ruo's opinion, how should I reply?"

Xun Yu cupped his hands: "Invite Ma Teng to Beijing again, and invite Han Sui's son to Xudu Taixue!"

"Hahaha!" Cao Cao laughed loudly: "Okay, very good, just follow Wen Ruo's plan!"

The transfer order of the imperial court was sent to Yongzhou and Liangzhou again.

This time, after reading the letter, Han Sui summoned his subordinate Yang Qiu to discuss the matter.

Yang Qiu said bluntly that Cao Cao showed sincerity, if he did not express his sincerity at all, it would easily anger Cao Cao.

It is better to send the young master to Xudu Taixue.

After all, Taixue is the highest institution of learning in the world today, a place where countless people can't get in.

Han Sui immediately asked his son Han Jin to go to Xudu to study in Taixue.

At the same time, Han Sui informed his old brother Ma Teng in a letter and supported him as a Weiwei.

After receiving Han Sui's letter, Ma Teng was very happy: "Did you see it? Han Sui also supported me to enter Beijing as a Weiwei!"

Ma Chao asked again: "Father, are you going to Xudu this time?"

"No hurry!" Ma Teng said: "Reply to the court, just say that I have not recovered from a serious illness, and I will consider this matter after I recover!"

Ma Chao asked, "Could it be that you want to make three requests and three concessions?"

"That's right, that's exactly what it means!" Ma Teng nodded heavily.

In the spring of the second year, Han Jin entered Xudu and was arranged to study in Taixue.

And Cao Cao took Ma Teng's reply and ran to Liu Xian's mansion.

As soon as you enter the house, you can smell the aroma of dumplings.

"It seems that Ziyu's house is eating dumplings today!" Cao Cao entered with a smile.

"Prime Minister!" Liu Xian hurried forward to welcome Cao Cao to the banquet hall.

After the two sat down, Lao Huang served hot dumplings and poured two large bowls of wine.

Liu Xian raised his glass to signal: "Dumplings are just wine, the more you drink, the better!"

"Do it!" Cao Cao raised his glass with a smile and drank it down.

Putting Ma Teng's reply on the table, Cao Cao began to feast on it.

Xu Chu's eyes signaled Liu Xian to check the letter, and the latter nodded slightly.

After reading the letter, Liu Xian smiled.

"Why is Ziyu laughing?" Cao Cao put down the dumpling bowl.

Liu Xian said: "Ma Teng is hypocritical!"

"Oh?" Cao Cao was surprised: "How can you see it?"

Liu Xian said: "He said he was recuperating at home, but he didn't say when he would take up the post in Xudu. This shows that the court's sincerity is not enough!"

"Not enough sincerity?" Cao Cao was shocked and asked Liu Xian, "What should I do to demonstrate the sincerity of the court?"

Liu Xian put down the reply letter and said bluntly: "Prime Minister, it's time to make a big fanfare and announce to the world that Ma Teng is warmly welcome to join Xudu to report on his work!"

"Good idea!" Cao Cao nodded, "Everyone in the world knows that he has come to Xudu, so Ma Teng has no choice but to come too!"

"That's right, that's exactly what it means!" Liu Xian nodded.

"Very good, give me another bowl of dumplings and half a bowl of vinegar!" Cao Cao immediately handed the rice bowl to Lao Huang.

"Okay!" Lao Huang yelled, and quickly brought back a bowl of dumplings and half a bowl of vinegar.

Cao Cao poured the dumplings into the vinegar, paired them with a large bowl of wine, and began to feast on them.

After eating the dumplings, wipe your mouth clean.

Cao Cao looked around, and suddenly asked, "Where's the head of Huangmao Hall in the school office?"

Liu Xian's face darkened for a while.

The so-called head of the Huangmaotang refers to their little yellow dog.

The name was sealed by Lao Cao Shun.

Just because I saw several puppies following Xiao Huang's ass in the street.

Lao Cao was very excited, so he made Xiao Huang the head of Huangmao Hall in the school office.