Yuan Shu's movements were very fast, Guo Jia, Xun You and Jia Xu deduced the situation of the Northern Expedition almost the same, and after making the most suitable arrangements, the entire south quickly moved.

The armies of all stripes were assigned to their respective positions to perform their duties. Sun Jian and Wen Ping were stationed near the border, guarding against Cao Liu's attack, but also putting a certain amount of pressure on the other party, so that they had to send heavy troops to guard against it. Cai Mao's navy also surrounded Jinling to protect Jiangdong.

In Chengdu, with the arrival of various materials prepared by Lu Su, Yuan Shu's army also began to set off from Hanzhong, and the troops marched north in two ways.

Tai Shi Ci and Wei Yan each led 30,000 troops to set off along the Meridian Valley route, while Yuan Shu led 100,000 troops and slowly advanced along the Qishan route to Xiliang.

At the same time as Yuan Shu sent his troops, a secret letter seemed to be silent, but in fact, it was delivered to Ma Teng's hands under the attention of countless people.

"Liangzhou is bitterly cold, the people's livelihood is withering, and the grain and grass are insufficient. If the general is willing to create a great cause with a certain person, and a certain person is willing to treat him as the governor of Liangzhou, the Baoma family will be glorious for a lifetime, and it will never be lost. ———Yuan Highway"

Ma Teng slowly put down the letter in his hand, the expression in his eyes was extremely complicated, and his clenched hands were slightly blue, showing his inner unpeace.

"Yuan Gong is really quick to talk and sincere!" Ma Teng looked ahead blankly, and his right index finger tapped lightly on the table, muttering.

The person appointed by Jia Xu to deliver the letter was dressed in white, standing respectfully under the hall, looking at Ma Teng calmly, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "The head of a certain family should be a clear general, and he is full of words. If the generals are like-minded, the lord of a certain family must treat each other with sincerity and never lose each other, and treat him as the governor of Liangzhou. The general's subordinates will definitely be reused according to their abilities and will never be bullied. ”

Yuan Shu has always been a sincere person, and Ma Teng is also straight, so Yuan Shu did not draw much cake for Ma Teng, and told him realistically about his conditions, and there was nothing imaginary.

After listening to what the messenger said, the generals on both sides of the hall began to discuss, and many people showed their intentions.

"Ridiculous! My father is the lord of Xiliang, why should Yuan Gong be canonized? Our soldiers and soldiers also relied on their own ability to fight with one knife and one shot, and there was no need for Yuan Gong to give them. Seeing the movements of the generals, Ma Teng, who was sitting in the hall, did not panic, but a young general with a crown of jade jumped out and said indignantly.

"It turned out to be the eldest prince!" When the messenger saw the person who jumped out, he hurriedly made a move, and then said unhurriedly: "What the eldest prince said is true!" Don't forget, there is still a Han Sui in Xiliang! ”

Hearing the name Han Sui, Ma Teng, who was sitting in the hall, narrowed his eyes, and his murderous aura was slightly revealed.

Similarly, Ma Chao, who jumped out, also showed a fierce look, and his handsome face looked very hideous.

"Han Sui, that dog thief, sooner or later he will take his head and use it to pay tribute to the soldiers who died in our army!"

The entire camp tent instantly revealed an aura of slaughter, and the generals in the tent were all like Ma Chao, scolding Han Sui one after another.

The messenger who delivered the message smiled slightly, sure enough.

Time is also fate, maybe God is on Yuan Shu's side. During this time, a conflict broke out between Ma Teng and Han Sui, who were already secretly competing, and the two sides directly turned against each other.

In fact, the cause was just a little friction between each other, but because the two sides had long regarded each other as enemies, coupled with Jia Xu and Guo Jia's secret provocation, the shallow evolution turned into a big war.

The two sides attacked each other, and although there was not much damage, they directly tore their faces and generated boundless hatred. In the battle, Ma Chao was almost killed by Han Sui's subordinate Yan Xing, although he escaped but was seriously injured, and he recuperated for half a month, and has not yet recovered.

The occurrence of this kind of good thing made Jia Xu directly change the plan to sow discord, and directly asked Yuan Shu to write a letter of persuasion and handed it to Ma Teng.

"If a certain defects to Yuan Gong, then the entire Xiliang will be obtained by Yuan Gong in a snap of his fingers. With such a big benefit, the price promised by Yuan Gong seems to be a little less! Ma Teng said inexplicably.

When the messenger heard this, he smiled and said sincerely: "If the heart is not sincere, what if you promise more?" The lord of a certain family is not a person who makes empty promises, he is full of sincerity, and the lord has already taken into account what the general needs and can want. If the general is too greedy, I'm afraid that a certain lord dares to give it, and you don't dare to accept it, general. Of course, if the general has other needs, it can also be clearly stated, if it is not too much, a certain can promise the general on behalf of the lord. ”

"Oh?" Ma Teng looked at the person in front of him with a little surprise: "You can actually agree to a certain condition on behalf of Yuan Gong?" Who are you? ”

"At present, he is still white, but he is just running errands for the lord. However, as soon as the general agreed, it was a military priest's sacrificial wine. "Come humane.

"Looks like you're confident?" Ma Teng's tone was inexplicable.

"Naturally, a certain not only believes in his own ability, but also believes in the strength of a certain lord and your eyesight." The person who came smiled without panicking.

"Not bad. What's your name? Ma Teng said with interest.

"Xu Shu, Xu Yuanzhi!" Xu Shu's face was straight, he looked at Ma Teng solemnly, and said loudly.

"Are Jiangdong all as talented as you?"

"Thank you, General, for your appreciation. I am just an ordinary student of Jingzhou Lumen Academy, and there are countless colleges that are stronger than me, and there are many in Jinling Academy. Xu Shu said humbly.

"Lumen Academy, Jinling Academy." Ma Teng's heart trembled when he heard this, and he sighed lightly and said: "Yuan Gong is really a person who has achieved great things, with these two academies, why worry about talents?" ”

"The general has thought clearly, is he willing to join our army?" When Xu Shu heard this, he was overjoyed in his heart, and he held back the excitement in his heart and said calmly.

After all, although Xu Shu was desperately trying to hold back the excitement in his heart, he was still seen at a glance by the old Ma Teng.

Sure enough, he has excellent courage and strategy in time, but he is still a chick, and he is a little green!

"No, I still need to think about it for a while. I hope that the messenger will rest here for a few days, and then reply to the messenger when I have thought clearly. Ma Teng said with a smile.

"But..."Xu Shu was just about to say something, when he suddenly saw a hint of strange color in the corner of Ma Teng's eyes, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, he quickly stopped his words, calmed down and said, "Okay!" I hope that the general will give my lord a correct answer as soon as possible. ”

"Definitely! Come on, prepare a place for Mr. Xu, don't slack off! ”

"No!"

When Xu Shu heard this, he turned around and prepared to leave with the servant who led the way, and a trace of solemnity flashed in the corners of his eyes.

Ma Teng looks reckless and straightforward on the outside, but he is actually extremely cautious on the inside, but he was almost led by the other party when he took the lead. Sure enough, none of the princes who can act as a prince in this troubled world are simple.