The Rebirth of Lu Bu in the Legend of the Heroes of the Later Han Dynasty

Ma Chao, courtesy name Mengqi, was born in the fifth year of Xiping of the Han Dynasty (176). He was twenty-five years old and was considered a leader among the younger generation of warriors. He joined the army at the age of thirteen and followed Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army to participate in the pacification of the Qiang. He rebelled and made great achievements in battle. At the age of fifteen, he was promoted to a school captain and met the equally brave Pang De. The two had the same spirit and became brothers.

After the Luoyang Rebellion, Ma Chao and Pang De left Kyoto and returned to Liangzhou to serve their father Ma Teng.

In order to divide the interests of Liangzhou, Ma Teng and Han Sui became sworn brothers.

Longxi County, Hanyang County, Wudu County, Jincheng County, and Anding County, these five counties are Ma Teng's territory.

Beidi County, Wuwei County, Zhangye County, Jiuquan County, Dunhuang County, and Xihai County, these six counties were Han Sui's territory.

Liangzhou has a population of about 500,000, and about 120,000 men in their prime. They farm during the farming season and enlist in the army during wartime. Because it is located on the border of Han and Qiang, Liangzhou men have mastered the skills of riding and shooting since they were young. Many Liangzhou women also have talents, and Ma Chao's sister Ma Yunlu is one of the best. The six heroes of the Ma clan: Ma Teng, Ma Chao, Ma Tie, Ma Xiu, Ma Yunlu, and Ma Chao's younger brother Ma Dai were all good mounted archers in the Liangzhou army.

Han Sui had eight captains under his command: Liang Xing, Hou Xuan, Cheng Yin, Li Kan, Zhang Heng, Cheng Yi, Ma Wan, Yang Qiu, and a cavalry captain, Yan Xing, who was once the best warrior in Liangzhou. , after Ma Chao was born, Yan Xing's light was overshadowed by Ma Chao.

Pang Rou rushed to Jincheng to ask for help without even drinking a sip of water. He was worried about the war in Longxi County. After all, Pang De only had thousands of troops in his hands. Once the battle situation reached a stalemate, it would be disadvantageous for the Liangzhou army.

When Ma Chao heard the news that Pang De was trapped, he was very anxious and immediately sent troops out of the city to rescue him.

Ma Teng stopped him, "Meng Qi, don't be anxious. Cao Cao represents the imperial court. Once I send troops, I will openly be an enemy of the imperial court. We, the Ma family, have been princes for generations, and I am afraid that it will damage the reputation of our ancestors."

Ma Chao said, "Father, Cao Cao has now proclaimed himself the King of Wei, and is one step away from becoming the Emperor. After we were born as General Fubo, in this moment of national crisis, we should sacrifice our lives to protect the country, rush into Guanzhong, and rescue the Emperor."

Ma Tie, Ma Xiu and Ma Dai also petitioned to go to war.

Ma Teng was still hesitant, "I'd better discuss it with your Uncle Han before making a decision."

Ma Chao was angry, "It will take several days to go back and forth from Jincheng to Wuwei. I'm afraid that after the consultation, Cao Cao's army has already arrived at the city. My father doesn't want to send troops, so I can go alone."

When Ma Teng saw Ma Chao contradicting him, he slapped his son directly, "If you dare to go, you are an unfilial son. Ma Tie, Ma Xiu, lock up your eldest brother. Wait until I come back from Wuwei."

Seeing their father's rage, Ma Tie and Ma Xiu had no choice but to obey orders and lock Ma Chao up in the woodshed.

At night, Ma Chao was losing his temper in prison. He saw a man in black, as light as a swallow, breaking the door lock with one shot, pulling Ma Chao and running out. When he opened the back door, he saw that Ma Dai was fully armed and had been waiting for a long time, and there were two horses beside him. Ma Chao smiled and said to the man in black, "Sister, I know it's you. This trip is dangerous. You should stay at the house and wait for father to come back."

Ma Yunlu took off his mask, showed his pretty face, and said with a pout, "Brother, the people of Liangzhou are famous for their riding and shooting. I'm already fifteen years old. It's time for me to have a career. If you don't take me to Longxi, , I will wake up the second brother and the third brother."

Ma Chao had no choice but to agree to let Ma Yunlu accompany him, but he had to obey his orders and not act rashly.

The three brothers and sisters left Jincheng overnight and galloped all the way to Longxi County.

Pang De had led his army to guard the isolated city for ten days. The Liangzhou army was so brave that it repelled the Wei army's tidal offensive.

Cao Cao was worrying about how to break the city, and Guo Jia suggested, "The King of Wei can order his soldiers to dig a tunnel directly into Longxi City and seize the city gate. As soon as the gate is opened, my army can rush in."

Cao Cao nodded and decided to adopt Guo Jia's strategy. He ordered Niu Jin and a thousand soldiers to start digging tunnels. In order to prevent the defenders in the city from discovering it, the Wei army continued to attack the city.

While the Wei army was digging the tunnel, Ma Chao and the other two arrived in Longxi. Seeing Pang De covered in blood, Ma Chao hugged him tightly and said, "Brother, I'm late."

Pang De knew that Ma Chao had escaped from the house privately, and was moved by his brotherly love, and immediately shed tears.

Ma Chao stood on the high platform and shouted to the Liangzhou soldiers, "Liangzhou men are not afraid of death. I, Ma Chao, am here today and swear to fight back any invading enemies."

Ma Chao thought of the old Hulao Pass, where Lu Bu attacked the allied camp at night and defeated the allied forces, causing the fifteen princes to return without success. Today, he will imitate the Han God of War.

Ma Chao continued, "Tonight, I have decided to go out of the city to defeat the enemy. Those who are not afraid of death should pick up the spears in your hands and follow me out of the city to defeat the enemy!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" Three thousand tired Liangzhou soldiers were infected by Ma Chao, and their blood boiled. They will fight for Liangzhou tonight.

When the city gate opened, Ma Chao took the lead and rushed forward. Pang De, Ma Dai, and Ma Yunlu followed closely beside him. Three thousand Liangzhou cavalry followed behind. A group of Liangzhou warriors rushed to the Wei army camp without fear of life or death.

Cao Cao woke up from his sleep! When he got dressed and went out to pay, the sky was already in flames.

The Liangzhou army and the Wei army fought together, Xu Huang fought against Pang De, Li Dian fought against Ma Dai, Le Jin fought against Ma Yunlu, and Dian Wei and Xu Chu fought together against Ma Chao.

Seeing Ma Chao fighting alone with his two most beloved generals without losing any of them, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel in love with his talents. He asked his surroundings to ask for the names of his generals.

Ma Chao shouted, "I am Xiliang, so is Ma Chao!"

Cao Cao sighed, "Ma Chao is as brave as Lu Bu!"