When he heard Ma Chao change his name and call himself the lord before, Lu Bu already felt very happy, but he never thought that his decision would make him even more desperate to dedicate his loyalty to himself, which has to be said to be an unexpected joy.

However, Lu Bu did not forget the business because of joy after all, and hurriedly ordered Ma Chao to do things according to his previous instructions.

After Ma Chao left, Lu Bu lay down again with Cai Yan's support, and the pain like pins and needles swept through his body like waves wave after wave, Lu Bu gasped and laughed at himself: "Haha, I really didn't expect that my dignified flying general Lu Bu would have today." Let Yan'er see you smile. ”

After Cai Yan experienced life and death and the previous horror, her personality has become much more cheerful, and she heard the taste of loneliness in Lu Bu's words at the moment, she opened her mouth to persuade: "Brother Lu, why bother to be arrogant, you are just a transition of loss now, and you will still be the world-famous Wenhou when you rest." Besides, it's not for Yan'er and me that you have become like this, I also know your intentions, big brother, you don't like me. Yan'er, Yan'er will naturally show her father in the future......"

Lu Bu felt that his eyelids were getting heavier and heavier at this time, but at the same time, he wanted to hear Cai Yan say that sentence in person, so he muttered: "Is it appropriate for you to personally show the master?" ”

"Hmm, Brother Lu, why are you so bad, you know it and you still have to entertain others." Cai Yan only said that Lu Bu was deliberately teasing her, and suddenly the red glow was dense, and after waiting for a long time, she didn't hear Lu Bu's words, and quietly opened her eyes only to find that Lu Bu had fallen asleep again. Sadly put on a thick animal skin for Lu Bu, looking at Lu Bu's handsome face, a burst of sweetness hit his heart.

After Ma Chao received the order, he quickly took two hundred wolf warrior special forces to the Baimaqiang station.

"Grandpa! Grandfather! Ma Chao did not dismount when he entered the camp of Bai Ma Qiang, everyone knew the grandson of the old Qiang king, and they were not surprised by his behavior.

An old man with gray hair, about five years old, lifted the curtain from the tent in the middle of the camp. The old man is burly, with deep eye sockets and a high nose bridge, giving people a feeling of not being angry and arrogant.

Seeing that it was Ma Chao, a happy smile appeared on the old man's old and majestic face: "It turned out to be a pony, come on, come in." Didn't you just come here two days ago? Do you miss your grandfather's game here again, and I'll have someone prepare it for you in a while......"

Lao Qiang King has only one son and one daughter under his knees, and he is the most fond of his daughter, that is, Ma Chao's mother, so he loves the house and Wudi very much for this grandson, after Ma Chao's mother was killed by Han Sui, Lao Qiang Wang is all the love for his daughter is all invested in Ma Chao's body, so every time he faces Ma Chao, the plain and dignified Lao Qiang King always unconsciously talks more.

Ma Chao said excitedly: "Grandpa! I have come to tell you good news. ”

"Oh? What good news do you have for me? Sit down first and talk slowly, don't worry! ”

After Ma Chao sat down, he poured several sips in a row, and then he spoke: "Grandpa, do you still remember the newly attached lord to my father?" ”

"It's that Lu Bu, naturally remember, didn't you say that he was injured last time and fell into a coma, and now he is awake?"

"Hmm." Ma Chao nodded, and then said: "The lord just woke up today, and although he is still weak at the moment, he is not deeply loved. The good news I have to say has to do with my father-in-law. ”

"Oh. Then you can tell me about it. "Lao Qiang Wang also knows Ma Chao quite well, although this child is a little reckless and inherits his mother's character, but he is relatively stable in terms of major events, but he is part of Ma Teng's stability.

"Grandson told you last time that my lord has a group of special forces called wolf warriors, not only is the territory invincible, but most of them have some Qihuang skills."

King Lao Qiang's heart moved when he heard this, but he didn't speak, looking at Ma Chao waiting for his next step.

"The lord heard that our Qiang people suffer from diseases every winter, so he ordered me to come and contact the various tribes, so that the tribes can send those injured and sick people to us, and we will be responsible for healing." Ma Chao excitedly told Lu Bu's plan.

After hearing this, the old Qiang King raised his eyebrows, and his heart was shocked, only to hear Ma Chao say that the wolf warrior special forces would have some Qihuang techniques, and he thought that Lu Bu wanted to befriend them because of Ma Teng's father and son, but what he didn't expect was that Lu Bu actually made such a big plan.

However, after all, the old Qiang King is an old man, and he will not simply believe it because of Ma Chao's one-sided words, he thought carefully for a long time, and finally asked: "Good grandson, is this what Lu Bu said himself?" ”

Hearing the question of the old Qiang king, why didn't Ma Chao understand, the old Qiang king was a little suspicious, and suddenly said in a hurry: "Grandpa, don't you believe in my grandson?" ”

"Don't worry, how can my grandfather not believe my good grandson. It's just that this matter is unusual, but I don't dare to trust your lord Lu Bu easily. The old Qiang king touched his beard under his chin and explained.

Ma Chao himself is not stupid, he was too anxious to tell the news before, but when he heard the words of the old Qiang King, he immediately understood his worries.

After thinking about it for a while, Ma Chao told the story of Deng Xun that Lu Bu had told him before.

"Captain Deng's story is true, and it has been circulated among our Qiang tribe for a long time. However, what kind of person is that Lu Bu? The old Qiang king asked.

"The wish of my lord in life is to let the people of the world live and work in peace and contentment, Wen Taowu is even more handsome, creating a great reputation on the grassland, and the Xianbei barbarians have now returned to the lord. After subduing the grassland tribes, the lord did not impose heavy taxes on the grassland peoples like other Han peoples, and even oppressed labor, but educated and encouraged them. ”

Hearing this, the old Qiang king nodded in agreement, what Ma Chao said was true, as the leader of Bai Ma Qiang, he also had some contacts with the grassland, so he knew that what Ma Chao said even had some reservations.

At this time, six years have passed since the elimination of Helian, and the Xianbei tribe has not only recovered its vitality in terms of people's livelihood and economy at this moment, but even faintly has the momentum of surpassing the place where Tanshi Huai is, of course, the population needs to increase slowly, after all, this is not something that can be completed overnight.

Lu Bu's purpose of giving favor to the Qiang people, the old Qiang king can also clearly understand, the only thing he is worried about is who can have the last laugh between Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo, after all, when Dong Zhuo was governing, although the tax burden was relatively heavy, but generally speaking, the life of the Qiang people was not bad, if it were not for the ambition of Beigong Boyu and Han Sui, the Qiang people would not have rebelled at that time.

However, at this time, it was a foregone conclusion that the Central Plains would fall into war, and at that time, neither Dong Zhuo nor Lu Bu would let go of the Qiang people, a powerful nation, and would not use them, no matter which side they took, they would bring huge losses to the Qiang people, and at the same time, they would also establish a strong enemy.

Judging from the current situation, it is natural that Dong Zhuo's strength is much stronger, so King Lao Qiang has concerns.

"Good grandson, you also know that Dong Zhuo is powerful, at this time Liangzhou is all under his control, our Qiang tribe has just experienced the impact of the Beigong Boyu rebellion, and has not yet recovered from that disaster, if it is ...... again"

Hearing the concerns of the old Qiang king, Ma Chao couldn't help but be silent for a while, as the old Qiang king said, the Qiang people are now in an important stage of recuperation, if they form an alliance with Lu Bu at this time, then the Qiang people will be the ones who will suffer the most.

Ma Chao's lost Lao Qiang King saw it in his eyes, looked at his grandson's face, and couldn't help but think of his daughter again, Lao Qiang King secretly gritted his teeth and said, "Good grandson, that's it." Let's do what Lu Bu said first, and I will come forward to secretly contact a few good tribes, and contact your lord in private, as for whether you can really befriend these tribes and what you can do, it depends on Lu Bu's means. But there is one thing, this matter must be kept secret, at least until the conditions are ripe, and it must not be leaked, you must know that the Han language is not low in prestige among the Qiang people. ”

"Grandpa!" Ma Chao had already given up a little, although the hatred of killing his mother was not shared, but his Ma clan could fight against Han Sui, Dong Zhuo and others to the death, but after all, the old Qiang King had to consider the survival and continuation of the entire Qiang clan, so he had previous concerns and even refused, and Ma Chao could understand it.

However, even in such a situation, the old Qiang king still resolutely helped him and helped Lu Bu, although it was very simple, he was only responsible for contacting several tribes, but the responsibilities and risks to be borne were quite huge. Ma Chao naturally understood that Lao Qiang Wang was not willing to do this because he was optimistic about Lu Bu, but the main reason was because of himself, and he was very moved in his heart.

Ma Chao's tiger eyes were suddenly full of tears, but he looked at the old Qiang King but was speechless.

Lao Qiang Wang looked at Ma Chao and said lovingly: "How can a good grandson be a daughter like this, and he is not afraid of people's jokes." Hahaha, quickly wipe that shameful thing clean for me, the manly husband bleeds without tears! ”

Ma Chao nodded heavily, and wiped away the tears that were about to fall with his backhand.

The old king then spoke: "Good grandson, your uncle doesn't like to be the leader, so my grandfather and I continue to sit in this position." But after all, my grandfather is old, and he will grow old one day, so if you are not happy outside, come back. Grandpa is waiting for you here, the leader of this white horse, and grandpa will keep it for you. You know? Child. ”

Hearing the words of concern of the old Qiang king, the tears that Ma Chao had barely held back just now finally couldn't help but flow down, he threw himself into the arms of the old Qiang king and cried loudly.

Although Ma Chao was brave and invincible on the battlefield, he was still a child after all, and he suddenly encountered a catastrophe, most of the people in his family died, and his mother, who loved him the most, was also dead, for him, a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, such a blow was very big. But he needs to be strong in front of outsiders, because the Ma family can't let others look down on him; Be strong before your father, for he is more painful than himself; He should also be strong when he is alone, he is afraid that weakness will become a habit. At this moment, in front of my grandfather, who loves me, I can finally let go of all my strength, become a child again, and recklessly vent all the grievances and pains during this time.