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[1 forty chapters]

The next day, Chi Heng said to Zhuang Qi: "Today you go to Mafu with me. It's only three things, I don't believe that we can't catch Ma Shenzhi!"

"I'm not good at worldly affairs."

Chi Heng scratched his head: "It's okay, just follow along, you don't need to do anything, don't say anything." I didn't think it was necessary to not wear Zhuang Qi before, but now it seems that it is more reliable to tie it on the belt, at least something will happen I also know, don't be caught blind when you come back one day and run away.

The two didn't mention anything about Jinzhou.

This time, Chi Heng finally met Ma Shenzhi.Last year he was a frail and romantic scholar, but this year he seems to be a little slippery. Ma Shenzhi spoke very politely, but when he mentioned Ma Qilin, he immediately politely refused.And in less than two sticks of incense, a euphemistic "order to drive away guests" was issued.

Chi Heng was a little puzzled.

He didn't understand why Ma Shenzhi was so wary of him, until he saw him off, Ma Shenzhi vaguely mentioned that Ma Xingzhi was in Pojing County.He suddenly realized that Ma Shenzhi had already placed himself in Ma Xingzhi's group, no wonder the life division was not good enough.On second thought, no, because Ma Shenzhi was on Zheng Yi's side, so he was naturally wary of Yan Wangjun.

Weighed the situation in Sizhou City.

Chi Heng and Zhuang Qi said: "We have to go to Pojing County. Ma Shen's ears are weak and his hands are weak. Even if he becomes the head of a state, he can't be counted on in the matter of Lian Heng. It's better to compare it with Ma Xingzhi." It's reliable." Then he talked about Ma Shenzhi, Ji Sanniang, Sha Ye and other things last year, which Zhuang Qi found interesting.

Just leave, the two left the inn.

Riding out of Sizhou City, Chi Heng stopped before he whipped.Because a row of people in armor turned out in front of them, each in cold clothes like iron.Chi Heng grasped the broadsword, did Ma Shenzhi want to kill the grass?It can't be, I haven't expressed any intention yet, the two armies are fighting without killing, let alone the peace.

Among the armor, there is a man wearing ordinary clothes. He is tall and tall, with a dark complexion, a straight nose, deep-set eyebrows, eyes like spots of paint and ink, and slightly curly hair, which looks very exotic.

But he only looked at Zhuang Qi.

Chi Heng realized, could it be that he is the friend Zhuang Qi met in Sizhou City.The evil spirit is very heavy at first glance, how did the two get on?Chi Heng turned his head to look at Zhuang Qi, Zhuang Qi was still calm.

Chi Heng said loudly: "This friend, I have something to say, but I don't know why it blocks our way."

The man came slowly on horseback and looked Chi Heng up and down.

Then his eyes lingered on Zhuang Qi: "Zhuang Qi, are you going out of the city? I'm going back to Jinzhou tomorrow, and I've even prepared your luggage for you. If you don't like riding a horse, I've also prepared a carriage! "The voice is thick and thick, and the accent is different from that of people from Sizhou, and the words are very heavy.

Zhuang Qi said: "Hu Shuo, I still have to go to Leizhou to visit my younger brother. I don't know when I will go back and forth. In the future, I will go to Jinzhou to find you."

Hu Shuo's disappointment flashed across his face, and he paused for a moment to answer very simply: "Where are you going now?"

Before Chi Heng could stop Zhuang Qi, he replied, "Pojing County."

Hu Shuo's eyes lit up: "I have to pass by there when I go back to Jinzhou, why not go all the way together."

This kind of sincerity and unimaginable enthusiasm could not be shirked, and besides, Hu Shuo did not stalk him, so Chi Heng and the two went together.Hu Shuo has a rough and open-minded personality, and loves to be close to Zhuang Qi, so the three of them are finally not deserted when they get together.

Chi Heng wanted to go as fast as possible, but Zhuang Qi's horse skills were not good enough, so he couldn't go far in a day.

This morning, Chi Heng got up early, and saw Zhuang Qi stroking the back of the white horse, whose fur was extremely soft and shiny.Beside, Zhuang Qi frowned slightly as Hu Shuo said something.

Chi Heng's heart skipped a beat.

Zhuang Qi seldom smiled since Zixingtai.

When I was at the inn, I didn't know how Zhuang Qi passed the time, and I didn't know how Zhuang Qi and Hu Shuo met.Chi Heng strode over: "Zhuang Qi, what's wrong?"

"The horse is sick."

Chi Heng sighed, this horse is just like Zhuang Qi, noble and coquettish to the point of helplessness: "You can ride mine."

Without waiting for Zhuang Qi's answer, Hu Shuo said brightly: "There is no need to worry. The most important thing I need is a horse. I am not afraid of ten more people. This horse is not worth looking at. When I arrive in Jinzhou, I will send you a blood horse." , keep your feet first."

Not to mention the small bumps along the way.

When they arrived in Pojing County, Hu Shuo didn't part ways, only saying that he had to wait for someone on the way, and he couldn't get rid of them.Chi Heng saw that he often surrounded Zhuang Qi, at least Zhuang Qi was not lonely anymore, so he acquiesced.

This time, Chi Heng quickly found Ma Xingzhi.

It was still Ma Xingzhi's enthusiasm, as soon as he heard that Chi Heng came to look for him, he immediately strode out to welcome him, his face full of joy.Not seen for more than a year, Ma Xingzhi still has thick eyebrows and big eyes, his eyebrows have opened a lot, and he smiles very cheerfully.Chi Heng let go of his entangled heart immediately, ran over and punched Ma Xing hard: "You make me easy to find, kid!"

Ma Xingzhi laughed: "How did I know you were coming!"

The two went straight to greet each other about the current situation, Ma Xingzhi was silent: "A month ago, my father heard someone slander and sent me to Pojing County. Only two days ago, the chaotic party in Pojing County was quelled, so it has been exhausting until now. Recently, my father has contracted a cold again, so the dispatch order has not been withdrawn. However, there is no need to worry too much if there is a brother in Sizhou City."

The more Chi Heng listened, the more confused he said: "Fenghan? It's not as simple as Fenghan. Why don't you go back and take a look?"

After Ma Xingzhi questioned, he realized that Ma Qilin was not suffering from a cold, but a serious illness.He couldn't help but slapped the table hard: "Ma Shenzhi wrote me a letter, saying that Xiao Fenghan doesn't need to worry, but he didn't expect it to be like this. What does he mean? He said that the two brothers ruled the city of Sizhou together, so what else is he worried about!"

Chi Heng realized.

Ma Xingzhi is young and careless, and he still has brotherhood. In the past, he relied on his father's presence, so there is no need to worry.As it is now, sooner or later he will be kicked far away by Ma Shenzhi.As for Ma Shenzhi's temperament and ability, sooner or later he will be replaced by Lu Feilue and other subordinates.

This is not good.Chi Heng told him about Lu Feilue.

Just mentioning this name, Ma Xingzhi became even angrier: "My father has reminded me that Lu Feilue is extremely treacherous, and Ma Shenzhi prefers to be with him. I came to Pojing County because of Lu Feilue's tricks!"

Chi Heng took a deep breath: "What are you going to do?"

It must be difficult to wait for Ma Qilin's order. Maybe it's the bad news of his death. Then it will be too late for another bloody storm. Maybe outsiders will take advantage of the situation and Sizhou will not be safe.Chi Heng then discussed with him how to go back to Sizhou City, but unexpectedly Ma Xingzhi shook his head: "I don't want to compete with Ma Shenzhi for Sizhou City—I have other cities in Sizhou anyway, if he likes it, I can give it to him .”

Chi Heng was taken aback.

Only then did Ma Xingzhi explain that it turned out that Ma Qilin had already handed over all the military power of Sizhou to Ma Xingzhi, and only the city of Sizhou was occupied by Ma Shenzhi.In this way, the world turned upside down in an instant, and Ma Xingzhi had already had the chance to win.

Then Chi Heng directly said about Yan Wangjun's expectation to unite with Sizhou, and Ma Xingzhi was overjoyed: "It just so happens that Zheng Yi is on the left of Sizhou, and the wolves of the Northwest are on the right. I have long wanted to join forces!"

The two hit it off.

Lying in the tent, Chi Heng put his hands on his forehead, suddenly felt that this matter was too easy, it was nothing like the twists and turns that the two had with Ji Ce last time.Of course, times have changed. In a year, the rival of Sizhou is no longer Ningzhou, but the mighty Zheng Yi. If he wants to avoid being eaten, he has to either swallow others or fight against him. Naturally, he is not as hesitant as before.

Chi Heng tossed and turned, still feeling something was wrong.

Zhuang Qi next to him said, "Chi Heng, what's wrong with you?"

In fact, when he met Ma Xingzhi just now, Zhuang Qi was always by his side.Chi Heng then expressed all the doubts in his heart, but he didn't expect Ma Xingzhi to agree so neatly.Zhuang Qi thought for a while and said: "He did not think about it, but I don't think this is suspicious. What I am more confused about is why Ma Qilin sent Ma Xingzhi out of Sizhou City. Doesn't he love his second son? Could it be that you will be on a business trip at this joint?"

Suddenly like enlightenment, Chi Heng stroked his palm: "So that's it, I understand!"

Zhuang Qi was confused.

Chi Heng said excitedly: "We can't see Mount Tai! Ma Qilin actually wants to take advantage of this pass to eliminate the hostility for the second son! You think, when Ma Xingyi leaves, those people who are ready to move must come up. Ma Xingzhi just needs to wait for the net to be collected! No wonder I said that Ma Xingzhi didn't show much concern about his father's illness, but was very indignant towards Lu Feiluo and others!"

Ma Qilin knew that it was time to leave a trustworthy person for the second son!

And illness may be an excuse, or it may be an opportunity.

Chi Heng was so excited that he almost jumped up from the bed: "If that's the case, Ma Xingzhi should be on the move soon! His old father-in-law, General Sha, can be regarded as bearing the burden of humiliation in Sizhou City. If the two of them cooperate inside and outside, those people who jump up and down , died early in the morning!"

Zhuang Qi pondered for a while, then gave up: "They're all old foxes!"

The next day, Chi Heng's face was full of brilliance, and he brought up his conjecture intentionally or unintentionally. Sure enough, Ma Xingzhi's expression was unnatural at first, and then he smiled frankly: "Chi Heng, I really admire you. You are good at fighting and smart. My father is That’s what he meant. He said that I don’t know how to look at people, and that the Empress Dowager in charge of the state is afraid of people’s ways. Taking this opportunity, I happened to eliminate some people.”

"Then when are you going to close the net?"

Ma Xingzhi pondered: "Not long."

Chi Heng smiled.

"As for Lian Heng, in fact, many people have been here. Even Hang Zhu of Ningzhou mentioned it at the beginning. My father did not agree. I didn't expect that Ningzhou would belong to Yan Wangjun in a blink of an eye. Nowadays, it is difficult for an isolated state to survive. My father said However, maybe it’s time to fight Yan Wang’s army in the near future. I didn’t expect you to come to raise the matter of Lian Heng, so it’s better to fight. If others come, you have to think about it. You have a solid heart and I believe you.” Ma Xingzhi didn’t hide.

Chi Heng and Ma Xingzhi have always been against each other, even if they don't talk about the war, they have a lot to say.

The two chatted for a long time.

During the period, Chi Heng also told Ma Xingzhi that if he only settles down in Silicon Prefecture, it will not last long.Ma Xingzhi replied that he intends to count several states in the northwest, but he is unable to do what he wants because of the strong enemies around him.When he said this, Ma Xingzhi was silent.