And Cao Cao had to retreat. thus gave Liu Bei a lot of face, causing Tao Qian to be grateful to Liu Bei, and was in Xuzhou at this time to pick up Liu Bei's dust.

In October, in Youzhou in the north of the Han Dynasty, Gongsun Zhan defeated Liu Yu and killed Liu Yu, thus capturing the entire territory of Youzhou.

The following year, in the first year of Xingping, in 194 AD, in July, Zhang Lu dedicated his mother to Liu Yan, thus establishing himself in Hanzhong.

In August, Cao Cao and Lü Bu fought at Puyang, Yanzhou, and Cao Cao was defeated and then won, and finally drove Lü Bu to Xuzhou.

In October, Liu Yao, the assassin of Yangzhou, will govern Qu'a.

In December, Tao Qian died of illness, and Liu Bei finally took command of Xuzhou.

The world is changing, all the time.

**

On the hall of the Shoufu of Yunwucheng County, Jincheng County, Liangzhou, Fu Lin sat on the main seat, and below it was full of Fu Lin's civil and military generals, as well as some Xiqiang's generals.

Fu Lin was holding a banquet to suppress the Ma family, Ma Chao, Ma Tie, Ma Dai, Pang De, etc. were all kneeling on the left side, and Fu Lin's subordinates were all kneeling on the right hand.

"Meng Qi, for your Ma family, there is no danger this time, come and I will toast you!" Fu Lin said.

Ma Chao and the Ma brothers hurriedly raised their glasses in return, and at the banquet, they were so unhappy, Fu Lin's subordinates also toasted separately under Jia Xu's hint.

In the end, the guests and hosts of the banquet were happy, and after Ma Chao left, Fu Lin invited Jia Xu to the study again, only to see Fu Lin say: "Wenhe, sit!" ”

"Thank you, lord!" After Jia Xu thanked him, he knelt down and sat down, and saw that Jia Xu was expressionless, looking at his nose and nose.

Fu Lin nodded secretly, and after a while, Fu Lin said, "Wenhe, what do you say we should do next?" ”

"Lord, I believe that in a few days, Han Sui will definitely know that the lord has sent troops. In addition, General Zhao will not have any difficulty in sending troops to Wuwei County, but Han Sui will definitely send a large army to the south, and the lord wants to unify Liangzhou, so a big war with Han Sui is inevitable. Jia Xu said, Fu Lin listened quietly there, and after a while, he saw Jia Xu and said: "Lord, so his subordinates suggested, with General Zhao's soldiers and horses as the enemy, the lord can surprise his troops, take Di Road through Xiping to capture Zhangye County, as for Dunhuang, Xihai and Jiuquan County in the north, there is no need to occupy it, because it is vast and sparsely populated, and it is harassed by foreign races such as Xiongnu Xianbei all the year round. ”

"Good, just do what Wenhe wants. So, what should the Ma family do? Fu Lin said. As for the Ma family, it is best to be able to collect it for its own use. Jia Xu said.

"I like all the brothers of the Ma family, but it's not easy to do, Wenhe has any way to teach me." Fu Lin said.

"Lord, this is easy to do, what does the lord think of Ma Yunlu, the little lady of the Ma family?" Jia Xu said.

"Yes, it's not bad." Fu Lin said with a smile. Then the lord took her back. In this way, the Ma family naturally attached. Jia Xu said.

"Don't hide Wenhe, the prestige of the Ma family in the Qiang tribe is still worthy of our wooing, but Ma Chao, it's a pity not to accept it, it's not easy to use it, this is another Lu Bu!" Fu Lin said.

"The lord is wise, we are currently taking over the Ma family first, as for Ma Chao, the lord can't let him lead an army alone, I see Ma Chao's character is arrogant and violent, stubborn and ambitious, and cannot be reused, but if you want to receive the prestige of the Ma family in Xiliang into the hands of the lord, the lord still needs to be patient, with the relationship of Ma Yunlu, I think Ma Chao can be more restrained. I'll send someone to keep an eye on it, don't worry, my lord! Jia Xu said.

"Shan, then leave this matter to Wen He, and after the Ma family's affairs are completed, we will send troops," Fu Lin said.

"No! That subordinate retired! Jia Xu said.

**

In a mansion near the Shoufu of Yunwucheng County, Liangzhou, this is where Jia Xu placed the Ma family, in the main house in the backyard, the Qiang family sat on the main seat, and the left and right sides were full of her children, in order: Ma Chao, Ma Tie, Ma Dai, Ma Yunlu.

"Mother, is there anything you did with calling us all over? If there's nothing to do, why do I still have to practice? Ma Chao said with a big grin.

"Chao'er, when will your character be more mature! It's really a heart that can't be for my mother. Ay! Qiang said.

Poof!

Ma Yunlu and several children of the Ma family couldn't help laughing, but they saw that Ma Chao was also blushing and thick-necked, and he didn't understand what his mother's words meant, and he didn't understand why his brothers and sisters laughed at him.

"No rules, be serious!" Qiang said. "Mother, I'm serious, am I not serious?" Ma Yunlu said.

Poof!

Since Ma Teng's death, the Qiang family has been in a state of grief and anger, and they have been fleeing for a while, but they are physically and mentally exhausted, but now it is finally clear.

"Mother, do you have anything to do with us? Just say it! Several children of the Ma family, led by Ma Chao, said at the same time.

"Hey! You, looking for you today for my mother, of course, for the sake of the future of our Ma family. Let's talk about it! What will our Ma family do in the future? Qiang said.

"What else can I do? Find a chance to avenge your father! Ma Chao said. Big brother is right. In addition to Ma Chao, several other children of the Ma family also said.

"Hey! Since your father left, I can't eat or sleep! Chao'er, with your character, how can you magnify our Ma family in the future! Qiang said.

Qiang's words confused all the children, and after a while, they heard Ma Dai say: "Mother, the child feels that our Ma family has reached the moment of life and death. This time, our Ma family was able to get out of danger, all thanks to the horse master. The child thinks that we should befriend the horse master, so maybe we can use the power of the horse master to make a comeback! ”

"O you! It's not as good as Dai'er! Qiang said. After a while, I heard Ma Chao say: "The child can't understand the mother's words, everything is decided by the mother." ”

"What about Yunlu?" Qiang asked again. "Mother, what's the matter with me?" Ma Yunlu muttered quietly, but she just muttered for a moment, and then said: "Everything is up to the mother." ”

After the Qiang clan heard Ma Chao and Ma Yunlu's assurance, she smiled at this time, and saw the Qiang clan say: "Yunlu, come with your mother, my mother has something to tell you." "Yes!" Ma Yunlu said.

**

On the top of the hall of the Shoufu of Guzangcheng County, Wuwei County, Liangzhou, Zhao Yun sat on the main seat, and the following was full of generals and colonels who accompanied him on the expedition......

After Zhao Yun looked at them, he then said: "This time, we have been ordered by the lord to take Guzang City, all of which are the credit of everyone, and when this battle is over, I will definitely ask the lord for you." ”

"Thank you, General!" The soldiers said.

At this time, Zhao Yun turned his head to Guo Jia and said, "Guo Junshi, what should we do next?" Do you first take the entire county of Wuwei County, stabilize the counties, and gain a firm foothold in Wuwei County, or continue to use troops to the north? ”

"General, it is more prudent to take all the counties of Wuwei first, as for whether to use troops to the north, it is better to listen to the orders of the lord." Guo Jia said, but Guo Jia didn't finish his words, nor did he explain clearly to Zhao Yun, Zhao Yun is handsome, but Zhao Yun is still relatively young, he lacks experience, and Zhao Yun is not a wise strategist, Zhao Yun is only able to guess the general meaning of Guo Jia, what is the specific reason, Zhao Yun still didn't think too much, because Fu Lin had already said that he should discuss everything with Guo Jia. Since Guo Jia said so, Zhao Yun would not hesitate to carry it out.