This shows the importance of Tongguan. Tongguan was conquered, Cao Cao must be anxious and rushed to the rescue, and then the 150,000 cavalry of General Ma Teng and General Han Sui will be able to play a role. ”

So far, Yuan Xi has not found anything wrong.

It's just that Cao Cao hasn't come to help for a long time, which makes people a little anxious.

Ma Chao said with a smile: "Regardless of whether Cao Cao rushes to help or not, our army has conquered Chang'an and Tongguan, followed by Hongnong and Hangu Pass, all the way to Luoyang, see what Cao Cao can do?" Our Xiliang army is invincible in the field, and the siege war has the elite and giant beasts of General Yuan, and Cao Cao will definitely be defeated! ”

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi said: "Having said that, we can't be careless. ”

"General, at this moment, the news of the fall of Tongguan should not have reached Hongnong, and there must be no defense. I am willing to personally lead 10,000 iron horsemen, starry night, rush to Hongnong, defeat the enemy. Ma Chao said.

"Hehe..."

Yuan Xi looked at Ma Chao and said with a smile: "Meng Qi's words have won the essence of the art of war. ”

"General Yuan agreed?"

"Why don't I agree with such a good strategy?" Yuan Xi nodded, but said, "However, I want to modify it slightly." You led 10,000 iron horsemen, starry night, bypassing Hongnong, and reaching the city of Hangu Pass. That's where the real defenselessness is. As for Hongnong County, after you conquer Hangu Pass, Hongnong will become a turtle in the urn, or you can win without a fight. ”

"Okay..." Ma Chao's eyes lit up and said: "The last general wishes!" ”

"Yan Liang."

"Yes."

Yuan Xi said: "You are responsible for garrisoning Tongguan and paying attention to the war in the direction of Chang'an. Send another partial general, lead 20,000 iron cavalry, Chen Bing Hongnong County Governance, to cause a pressure on the enemy, I will personally write a letter and send it to Hongnong County Taishou, so that he can surrender as soon as possible. ”

"Lord, is this okay?"

"Whether it works or not, should you try it, what if Hongnong County Taishou is a timid and afraid person? Besides, our Xiliang army has conquered Chang'an and Tongguan in a row, and even Cao Cao didn't dare to come to the rescue, can Hongnong compete with us? When Meng Qi conquered Hangu Pass, he also understood that only by surrendering could he live. ”

"Yes."

Yan Liang should go down.

.................

Han Sui received the letter sent by Guo Jia, hesitated for several days, and finally replied.

In the letter, he agreed to Guo Jia's suggestion.

But...

He was worried that Cao Cao would not be trustworthy because Cao Cao was cunning and changeable, and often broke his word.

"Fengxiao, what did Han Sui say in his reply?" In the tent of Cao's military camp, Cao Cao asked Guo Jia.

"Han Sui has promised to surrender to the prime minister, but he is worried..." Guo Jia glanced at Cao Cao and didn't continue.

"What is he worried about?"

"I'm worried that the prime minister will break his word."

Cao Cao smiled and said, "He's still quite smart, he can think that I want to break my word..." "Cao Cao never planned to give Xiliang to Han Sui, and after Ma Teng's death, he should also destroy Han Sui.

"Prime Minister, forgive the words of the ministers, those who have achieved great things must not be discredited." Guo Jia put away the letter and said: "Han Sui has this suspicion, which is related to Prime Minister Su Ribing's actions, he knows that the Prime Minister has broken his promise, so he does not dare to surrender. This will make it extremely difficult for our strategy to succeed. ”

"So what now?"

Guo Jia thought for a while and said: "Immediately in the name of the Son of Heaven, send him the holy decree, he will see the holy decree, and he will be at ease, and he must believe that the prime minister will not dare to break his word again." ”

"Good strategy!" Cao Cao said happily: "That's it." ”

Writing the decree was too simple for Cao Cao. Write it on silk, cover it with a jade seal, and send it to it.

..............

When Han Sui saw it, he was really convinced.

His power in Xiliang is not weaker than Ma Teng, but he has lived under Ma Teng for a long time, and it is difficult to get ahead. Today, Cao Cao persuaded him to surrender and gave him lucrative conditions to let him command Xiliang. Originally, he didn't believe it, but when he saw the holy decree, he believed in the ninth layer, because Cao Cao couldn't make the Son of Heaven lose his trust, otherwise, what use would the Son of Heaven be in his palm? The princes of the world, who will believe it?

"Big brother, don't you think again? Cao Cao is not a good stubble. He can even hold the Son of Heaven in the palm of his hand, let alone us? Han Sui's general Liang Xing said.

"General Liang is right, father-in-law should be cautious." Yan Xing said.

Yan Xingnai is the first fierce general under Han Sui and Han Sui's son-in-law.

"I know what you're saying. But my Xiliang foundation has always been suppressed by Ma Teng, if he does not die, how can I stand on my own? I believe that Cao Cao will not use the Son of Heaven to deceive me, and he is also eager to recover Chang'an, so he promised me, if I help him, he will be grateful. ”

"I've made up my mind, will you help me?" Han Sui asked.

"The last general is willing to help the lord!"

All generals are in the way.

"Okay." Han Sui walked to the front and said, "Tonight, the third watch, follow me back to Chang'an, defeat Ma Teng's department, welcome Cao Cao into the city, and then we will return to Xiliang and take over Ma Teng's territory." ”

"No."

Night. Han Sui led 100,000 iron cavalry (including Qiang soldiers) to return to Chang'an.

When the defenders of Chang'an saw Han Sui return to the city, they had no suspicion, and they didn't even report to Ma Teng, so they let him enter the city. The army went to the school field, and Han Sui took a team of soldiers to meet Ma Teng.

"Why did the righteous brother return to the city, shouldn't he ambush Cao Cao in the north?" The horse rose to greet him.

"Cao Cao doesn't rush to Tongguan, what's the use of me lying there?" Han Sui took two steps in the hall and said, "Brother Yi, what do you think of our relationship?" ”

Ma Teng didn't understand the meaning of Han Sui's words, and responded: "Of course, we are sworn brothers." ”

"Since it is a sworn brother, I will borrow something from you, I hope you will not be stingy."

"As long as you have it for your brother, you can give it to you."

"Okay."

Han Sui turned around slowly and said sharply, "I'm going to borrow your head..." ”

"What?! Yes.... Han Sui's son-in-law, Yan Xing, started from behind and plunged the knife into Ma Teng's back. Han Sui also drew his sword and stabbed him in the chest. Ma Teng's eyes widened angrily: "Righteousness... Brother, why... Sentence me? ”

"I am the leader of Xiliang, how can I be below you?" Han Sui said and pulled out his sword.

Ma Teng is dead!

Han Sui led his troops to suppress the enemy forces in the city.

He carried Ma Teng's head in his hand, wanting to force Ma Teng's army to surrender and strengthen his own strength.

But he never expected that as soon as Ma Teng's head was taken out, it aroused Ma Tengjun's anger. There are also more than 20,000 Qiang soldiers, who also turned to help Ma Teng's army and attacked Han Sui.

The two armies combined, with a total of 70,000 people, equal to the soldiers and horses brought by Han Sui. In addition, when Ma Tengjun saw Ma Teng's head, he was furious, eager for revenge, and his combat effectiveness was greatly improved.

It is not an exaggeration to say that one is ten.

Under the first battle, Han Sui did not win the battle and withdrew from Chang'an City in defeat.

He ran to Cao Cao.

When Cao Cao learned of the mutiny in Chang'an, he immediately raised 100,000 troops and killed Chang'an. Together with Han Sui's defeated army, Ma Teng's army was defeated and Chang'an City was captured.