Hold Your Hand·Xuantian Chaotic Times

The military letter, which was supposed to be a secret communication and kept absolutely confidential to the outside world, suddenly fell into Ma Chao's hands for some unknown reason.The plan to gather troops and horses was in the hands of the enemy before it was completed. Cao Cao didn't know what went wrong. When Ma Chao's secret letter came, Cao Cao's face turned pale on the spot. Sitting on the chair with a trembling body.Originally, he planned to leave for the border at night, but when Ma Chao sent the word, Cao Cao completely forgot what he was doing.This is impossible!How could Ma Chao know those things? He personally handles the aftermath of military affairs letters, and there is absolutely no possibility of any mistakes.Up to the imperial court, down to various places, they are all selected absolutely reliable people, Xiahou brothers, Cao Ren, clan relatives...these people will definitely not have any problems.It is impossible for Ma Chao to have his own secret letter, but what's the point of lying to him like this?If you have to find loopholes in your own links...the only one who can explain it is one of them - there is a traitor inside.Cao Cao's expression sank, and the first thing that came to his mind was naturally Xia Houshang. Cao Pi himself knew more or less the difference between Xia Houshang and Ling Hao. .

Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help being furious, and wanted to kill on the spot, but because he didn't know whether the letter sent by Ma Chao was true or not, he calmed down his anger for the time being. In short, he had to go to Ma Chao's mansion to confirm in person.Putting this matter down for now, if the news from Ma Chao is true, he can upload it directly to the emperor. Calling him over now is probably just to intimidate him, or to ask for some conditions. Said, things are not as serious as I thought.Since only he knew about this matter for the time being, Cao Cao immediately asked someone to prepare the horses, and asked Cao Pi to call Xia Houyuan's uncle and nephew to his house before leaving.Cao Pi responded, but seeing Cao Cao's serious face, he couldn't help asking: "What's the matter, father, what happened?", "It's okay, let the two of them come to the house immediately, and no one is allowed to leave without my permission. ", Cao Cao's expression was so bad that it couldn't be worse, and he left the door after saying this.

Cao Pi saw that something was unusual, and immediately sent someone to find Xia Houyuan and Xia Houshang.When the two arrived, they were also at a loss. I don't know why Cao Cao called them over in such a hurry all of a sudden, but no one was seen after calling them over. "What's going on here?" Xia Houyuan was deeply puzzled when he didn't see Cao Cao. "I don't know the details. My father just left the house. I can only find out when he comes back. Besides, my father told General Xiahou not to leave during this period." Cao Pi When he said this, he glanced at Xia Houshang. It was nothing for Cao Cao to only look for Xiahouyuan, but this time he called Xiahoushang, and his face was full of anger. Could it be that something happened to Xiahoushang... Ask someone to bring you tea , Cao Pi pulled Xia Houshang aside, "Could it be that you have something to hide from me?".Xia Houshang was taken aback when he heard the words, his expression was very bewildered, "What, what can I hide from you?" The doubts on his face didn't seem fake. Moreover, Cao Pi and Xia Houshang grew up together since they were young. Da, I know what kind of person Xia Houshang is, but why is my father so angry?

Cao Cao was sitting on the chair with a gloomy face at this moment. There were decorations of galloping horses on both sides of the door. A tiger skin was spread in the center of the hall. Lying quietly is a silver and white fringed saber, full of the style of the Qiang people in Xiliang.There was good tea on the table, and the incense was top-notch tribute incense, but the cozy atmosphere didn't infect me at all.Ma Chao called him over, but he was only drinking tea all the time, he was holding his breath in his heart, looking at the indifferent man in front of him, he felt even more angry.Cao Cao frowned, "What do you want to do?".Hearing this, Ma Chao's eyes shifted slightly to look at Cao Cao, and then he slowly put down the teacup, "General Fusui, Prefects An and Zheng, Border Guards, Prime Minister Cao, I think you must be familiar with the above men and horses. Yes. It’s just that, after the agenda for raising troops is set, can the specific time be announced in the next day or two?”. "Where did you get the news, Ma Chao? If you slander without evidence, you should know what will happen." When Cao Cao heard these familiar names, his face darkened and he forced himself to calm down. "If I don't have enough evidence, will I still let Prime Minister Cao come over today?" Ma Chao clapped his hands, and immediately behind him, a man with the appearance of a downcast attendant walked forward holding a wooden box, "Open it and let Prime Minister Cao come." have a look.".The attendant opened the lock on the box as promised, and then handed the wooden box to Ma Chao.

Ma Chao's slender fingers slid across the box, and then took out the letter. "President Zhenyuan, because the plan needs military horses temporarily, so the implementation is postponed. As far as I know, the military badge on it is from the imperial court, right? It also has your own handwriting on it. Would Prime Minister Cao want to confirm it in person?" , Ma Chao looked at the thin piece of paper in his hand and smiled, "But in order for this letter to be delivered safely to the emperor, it is better not to pass through the hands of Prime Minister Cao today.".Cao Cao looked at the stamped red seal on the letter and the familiar symbols on the envelope, his face turned black and white, white and black again.Ma Chao put the letter back into the wooden box and locked it, "What do you want?" Cao Cao clenched his fists and stared at Ma Chao. "Take the initiative to hand over the military power and position in your hand, otherwise this letter will be submitted, Prime Minister Cao, you should know what will happen to Zhulian Jiuzu.", "And then, Ma Chao, I am your father-killing enemy. If I do , the end is not a death? If you hand it in, you will die, what difference does it make to me?".

I don't know which word made Ma Chao's eyes turn cold in an instant, and his expression that had been indifferent until now was also tainted with a tinge of chill.Not angry but mighty, obviously didn't say anything, but the aura around him was quite different.Ma Chao looked at Cao Cao, "There is really no difference. You are right. No matter which of these two choices you choose, you will end up dead. The difference is that the latter is punished by the emperor, but anything related to you The people with the surname of Cao all died alone; and the former, it was you who died alone. You must know that what I waited for in the court is the day when I will kill my enemy. Today, I invite the prime minister to come to the mansion. It's just an announcement in advance that if you don't hand over the military power and the position of prime minister tomorrow, then this letter will be sent to the emperor."Cao Cao's face was ashamed, "By the way, I would advise the Prime Minister not to make any other plans. I will personally guard the Nangong Palace. Those who have external intentions and entangled with the forces of all parties in the palace are also the internal counterparts of Prime Minister Cao. It's almost cleaned up." Ignoring Cao Cao's expression, Ma Chao got up and handed the wooden box back to the attendant. "If Prime Minister Cao has the ability to get rid of your servant and Lu Bu overnight, then please do it. If you don't have the ability, you should consider your suggestion carefully. After all, if you don't succeed, murdering an official in court is also a capital offense. .”

This is impossible!How can this be!Why is my secret letter in Ma Chao's hands!Cao Cao's thoughts were completely messed up. Although Ma Chao had only one of the secret letters in his hand, it was enough to convict him of treason and usurpation of the throne. Most of these letters were burned after delivery, except for some temporarily useful letters. Those who can participate in my plan are those who I absolutely trust, and those who hold the secret letter are even people who believe in it. What went wrong-no, he is still What are you thinking about, Ma Chao indeed has his own secret letter in his hands, yes, die... How could such a thing happen to him at this juncture——

"If you say..." Cao Cao's voice was faint, Ma Chao paused, "I'll kill you right now." As soon as the words fell, Cao Cao quickly pulled out his portable sword and swung it directly at his abdomen. So close at hand, it's almost impossible to avoid it at such a short distance.He was already prepared to take precautions, but in the blink of an eye, Ma Chao only had time to turn sideways. The long sword failed to hit the vital point, but it was inevitable, and it still stabbed the side of the waist.Ma Chao frowned, holding the blade tightly, the strength in his hand delayed the long sword's further penetration, the sharp blade reflected the cold light, his palm was warm, and at the same time, sticky blood flowed down the blade.Cao Cao couldn't care less about the consequences of doing this at this time. He just wanted to destroy the secret letter in Ma Chao's hand first. The blade had already entered the opponent's body, but unfortunately it failed to cause fatal damage. Holding it with his backhand Tightening the hilt, Cao Cao drew out his long sword intending to stab again.Unexpectedly, Ma Chao tightly grasped the blade of the sword and failed to draw it out. However, in the gap of a few seconds, his wrist felt a sharp pain, and Cao Cao instinctively let go of the hilt and took a few steps back.

Ma Chao frowned, and pulled out Cao Cao's long sword from his body with his own hands. The blood immediately splashed on the ground. When the long sword fell to the ground with a clang, he swept across the sword stand on the desk. In the next second, a silver light flashed , the white sword tassel drew a graceful arc in the air, and the saber that was lying quietly on the bracket was already held in Ma Chao's hand, and the tip of the sword trembled slightly, pointing directly at Cao Cao's face.Cao Cao's face paled, and he couldn't help tensing up. He reached out to take the gold silk dagger, but saw Ma Chao slashed it down mercilessly. , There was a burning pain in the shoulder, the sword pierced into the bone, and the blood instantly turned the entire left shoulder red.Withdrawing the blood-stained saber and picking the dagger from Cao Cao's waist, Cao Cao grunted, covered his left arm and looked at Ma Chao with cold eyes, "Why don't you kill me?".

"It's not bad to kill you. At this moment, it makes no difference to me whether I take the initiative to hand over my phase or be punished by the nine clans. I will count today's matter on my father's account. Please go back." Cao Cao looked at the assassinated man in front of him. The man who hurt his abdomen but was still indifferent as usual and seemed to have no feeling, gritted his teeth, turned around and left the lobby regardless of the long sword on the ground.Ma Chao clenched his saber tightly, and the tassel of the sword was attached to his side, stained with red. "Although there is Linglong Pill, it will be better to bandage it." The attendant who had been standing behind finally raised his head, looked at Ma Chao's waist, and then put the wooden box on the table beside him, "Do you need it?" Call Hua Tuo here?", with a light tone and a handsome face.Ma Chao shook his head to indicate that he didn't need it, and just sat back on the chair with the sword. Yu Ji stepped forward, glanced at the sword body, and could vaguely see the word "Shoucheng". Relics, and well preserved. "You and he are both worry-free people. If Cao Cao's sword was more accurate, Linglong Pill might not be able to protect you. If Zixuan was around, he would definitely say you were acting recklessly." Yu Ji didn't know how to describe it Ma Chao, he just felt that in some aspects, Ma Chao and Lu Bu really had a lot in common, which might be one of the reasons why they were able to stand on the same front now.

"Have someone send Ling'er to Lu Bu's mansion. I'm in the palace tonight. Maybe Cao Cao will take action against Zixuan's family." Yu Ji nodded, "I'm going to find the doctor at the mansion."