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Just three days later, outside a bedroom in the majestic and majestic Hangu Gate, Ma Dai took some food and whispered inside: "Big brother, you haven't eaten for two days."

Since the medical officer said that Pang De's life was not in danger for the time being, Ma Chao locked himself in the room, not allowed to disturb anyone, and did not see anyone.

After Ma Dai waited for a long time, he still didn't see any response from inside, and suddenly sighed and said: "Big brother, a failure is nothing at all, as long as Hangu Pass is still in our hands, everything will still have a chance."

"Uncle, the lives of the twenty-one members of the Ma family still need you to take revenge, you can't just give up on yourself"

When Ma Dai said the back, there were obvious tears in his eyes, just a few days, it really made him feel longer than a year, because now everything needs his attention, it seems that the power seems to be great, but he knows that he does not have this ability, nor does he have this prestige.

In the past, there was Ma Chao and Pang De, and he only needed to be responsible for leading the troops to fight, but now, the future is uncertain, morale is low, and the grain and grass are gradually running out.

"General, scout detective, Han Sui personally led an army of 30,000 to Hangu Pass, and it is estimated that it will arrive early tomorrow morning" At this time, a captain rushed over anxiously and reported.

Ma Dai's eyes froze, and he immediately secretly wiped away his tears, and said seriously: "Don't panic, as long as Hangu is in his hands, it is an army of 100,000, and there is nothing to fear."

"No"

"Immediately summon the captain and above to come and pay respects," Ma Dai ordered.

"No"

Ma Dai glanced at the closed door again, then bowed his head helplessly and left.

At this time, in the house, I saw Ma Chao squatting on the ground with his hair scattered, without saying a word, but although he couldn't see his face clearly, a tear seemed to slowly fall on the ground.

Soon after, in the council hall of Hangu Pass, I saw the noise one after another, generals at all levels, captains have ignored Ma Dai on the main seat, and said their own suggestions, some loudly said the main battle, fight to the death, some suggested to withdraw from Hangu, Dongtou Dayan, and some suggested borrowing troops from Cao Cao to retake Xiliang, no one obeyed anyone, the military heart, military regulations have obviously been turbulent, although Ma Dai is Ma Teng's nephew, Ma Chao's cousin, but at this time Ma Teng is dead, Ma Chao is decadent, that once noble status, at this time is almost not worth mentioning.

The collapse of the general trend often does not lie in the victory or defeat of a war, but in the change of people's hearts.

After the generals were arguing for a long time, a soldier suddenly ran in and reported: "General, Cao Cao joins the army and Wang Lang asks to see him."

The generals of "Cao Cao" were stunned for a moment, and immediately quieted down, they were still discussing just now, but they didn't expect to come now.

Ma Dai's eyes froze and asked, "How many people did he bring?"

"I brought four of my own soldiers," the soldier reported.

"General, at this time, most of Xiliang and Guanzhong have been nearly recovered by Han Sui, although Hangu is Xiongguan, but there are only 5,000 defenders, and the food and grass are not good, morale is low, Cao Cao and the lord were allies, the last general felt that they should be seen" A general immediately said solemnly.

Ma Dai nodded slightly and said, "Let Wang join the army and enter the customs."

"No!"

After a while, Wang Lang came to the hall alone, looked at the main seat Ma Dai, looked at the handsome face, and immediately saluted: "Join the army Wang Lang, meet General Ma Chao"

Ma Dai was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I misunderstood joining the army, it is Ma Dai below."

"Ma Dai" Wang Lang's eyes suddenly flashed, and he immediately said solemnly: "Meet General Ma Dai, I don't know where General Ma Chao is now"

"The eldest brother has other important matters, so tell Dai if Wang joins the army," Ma Dai explained.

Wang Lang frowned, and said: "Sikong heard about the civil strife in Xiliang and the death of Lianghou, and his heart was grief-stricken, and he often recalled the love of Dong back then, and originally wanted to send someone to come to pay tribute immediately, but when he heard that the war started, Sikong deeply admired General Shenwei's revenge, but he didn't expect Han Sui to be so treacherous, Sikong let Lang come over this time, which is to show the court's support for General Shenwei."

"Oh! How to support" Ma Dai's face showed a hint of surprise.

Wang Lang smiled slightly, and said loudly: "Sikong has ordered General Guan Yu to command 50,000 troops, 60,000 quintals of grain and grass, and is ready to come to help General Ma Chao take revenge."

The "50,000" generals were taken aback, and immediately turned their heads and ears, Ma Dai was silent for a while, and then said solemnly: "Sikong is sincere, the Ma family is grateful, I don't know what Sikong needs"

Wang Lang shook his head and said seriously: "There is no need for anything, Sikong gave Hangu to Lianghou back then, just to attack Dayan on both sides and maintain the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty, so Sikong does not need territory at all, what he needs is a firm ally, to put it bluntly, if Xiliang is gone, the Central Plains is also in danger."

"Then why don't you go to Han Sui, he is not a firm ally" I saw a captain suddenly squint and ask, he advocated defecting to Dayan.

"Of course, this Sikong thought about it, and he didn't have to hide it from you, but in the end he gave up, because Han Sui was too vicious, and for the sake of the struggle for power, he actually killed the Spur Shi family, although he was in the prime of his army at this time, but he had already lost his popularity, as long as General Ma Chao was willing, coupled with the support of General Guan, the two peerless generals would definitely be able to sweep the entire Xiliang within half a month" Wang Lang waved his confident hand.

"It's not like this, it's not too much of a loss," Ma Dai said with some disbelief.

"Haha, of course, there are some additional conditions, that is, General Ma Chao wants to marry Sikong's little girl, and the two parties will become in-laws" Wang Lang rolled his eyes and immediately said with a smile.

"In-law" Ma Dai muttered, knowing that Cao Cao wanted to take revenge with help, build the strongest alliance, and even want to take the eldest brother directly under his command.

"This matter, Dai wants to discuss it with the eldest brother, and then reply to the army when it is too late" Ma Dai said.

"No problem" After Wang Lang responded, he suddenly said seriously: "But there is another sentence below, please General Ma Dai must tell General Ma Chao"

"Please Say"

"The imperial court needs General Ma Chao to guard Xiliang for generations, defend the border, and protect the royal court, which is the national policy of the imperial court, and that Dayan is not needed at all, in addition, this time the civil strife in Xiliang, the most beneficial thing is Dayan, the civil strife broke out too suddenly, it seems that someone secretly did something to do" Wang Langyi pointed to and said.

Ma Dai's pupils shrank suddenly, he stood up and hugged his fists and said, "Thank you Wang for joining the army and speaking out."

"Don't dare, don't dare" After Wang Lang slowly retreated with a smile, the hall immediately began to discuss again.

"General, this is a good opportunity, as long as you get Cao Cao's help, maybe you can really turn the situation around"

"That's what I said, but Cao Cao is also a traitor, is he really so kind? The last general still suggests that he take refuge in Dayan"

"Bastard, if you take refuge in Dayan, this Xiliang will completely change her surname, unless Dayan also agrees to let the eldest prince guard Xiliang for generations"

Hearing everyone's words, Ma Dai didn't pay attention to it anymore, and went directly to Ma Chao's bedroom, now the eldest brother must stand up and make a decision, otherwise if it drags on like this, the Ma family will be completely finished.