Chapter 4: Cunning as a Fox
Only by defeating Ma Teng can he have the strength to compete with Dong Zhuo, otherwise everything is nonsense. And Ma Teng is bold and cheerful on the surface, seemingly rough, but in fact he is very careful, Han Sui has had several confrontations with him openly and secretly in the past, and it is difficult to take advantage.
As soon as the thought turned, Han Sui suddenly stood up, and for an instant the eyes in the tent were focused on him. Because everyone knows that if it weren't for Han Sui's plot against Beigong Boyu and Bian Zhang, and then vigorously promoted the kingdom, the kingdom would not have been able to sit in the position of the leader of the Heavenly Righteous Army.
The kingdom is just Han Sui's puppet.
"Since the opening of the Han Dynasty, starting from the Fubo general Ma Yuan, the Ma family has been loyal and martyrful, always guarding the frontier, resisting foreign enemies, winning the hearts of the people, and is really the teacher of benevolence. Now that the marshal can be supplemented by the generals, it can be seen that what the marshal holds in his hand is the sword of benevolence, but if he can break through Chen Cang, he will point to the Quartet with the sword, who would dare not obey? Han Sui's words were sonorous and powerful, and he said it in a heart-wrenching manner. When the kingdom heard this, he was very pleased, and said with a smile: "What the gentleman said is very true. The urgent task at the moment is how to break through this Chencang City. Now that Yiqiē is developing as planned, I wonder if Mr. has other plans? ”
Han Sui bowed slightly, and then said unhurriedly: "Back to the commander, although our army has surrounded Chen Cang at the moment, the morale of the enemy is not timid, and it is not easy to force the enemy to flee. I heard that the general in the east of the city is Zhang Ji, the subordinate general under Dong Jackal. Zhang Ji has both human and military skills, is quite anxious and wise, and is deeply trusted by Dong Jackal, if our army can defeat him. The morale of the officers and men is bound to plummet, and the day when they abandon the city and flee is just around the corner. ”
As soon as Han Sui said this, Ma Teng's face suddenly changed, his eyes were cold, he looked at Han Sui coldly, and said, "Before discussing how to deal with Zhang Ji, Ma has something to ask Mr. I wonder if Mr. Ma can answer the doubts in his heart? ”
"General Ma, please say, Han will definitely know everything!" Han Sui smiled and replied without thinking.
"A few days ago, Mr. and I agreed to attack Chencang together, why did our army fight hard for a long time, but we never saw any trace of the soldiers and horses under Mr.'s command? In that battle, if it weren't for the dog who risked his life to kill Wang Qiang, I'm afraid that there would be less than half of the troops under Ma Mou at this time!! Ma Teng's face was grim, as if he deliberately said that the battle situation that day was very dangerous, and the soldiers of the Ma family in the tent also glared angrily, and their expressions were evil. The generals under Han Sui's command did not back down, and their faces were cold, as if they were ready to draw their swords and fight at any time.
Ma and Han are not in harmony, everyone in Xiliang knows that the generals under the command of the two regard each other as mortal enemies, not to mention that in the friction in the past few years, both sides have lost a lot of robes and brothers.
When the kingdom saw this battle, the smile on his face had long since disappeared, and his heart was in chaos, and he opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.
"Huh. Although I had already sent someone to explain to General Ma. However, it seems that General Ma has to confront me face to face. Then I have to say it again, because our army was not familiar with the terrain, we encountered obstacles on the road and got lost in the mountains and forests. Later, as soon as I calculated the opportunity, I was afraid that it would be difficult to respond in time, so in desperation, I had to order someone to report to General Ma, hoping that General Ma could lead his troops to retreat in time. Speaking of which, it was indeed my poor preparation. Han didn't want to hide the marshal, but General Ma proposed it first. Please also punish the marshal. Han Sui said that, and knelt down to his puppet kingdom to plead guilty. Wang Kingdom was so frightened that he hurriedly got up, walked down from the hall, and while helping Han Sui up, he begged for mercy and said, "Sir is a famous man in the world, and I am also a student of Sir. I can't stand my husband's kneeling, so get up, get up. ”
At this time, Han Sui's face changed suddenly, his eyes shot out two terrifying rays of light, and he grabbed the kingdom's wrist with one hand. Because of Han's negligence, General Ma and his subordinates were put in danger, this is indeed Han's mistake, how can it be spared!? Otherwise, how will the marshal command the three armies in the future, and how will everyone obey!? ”
The kingdom was taken aback, and under Han Sui's terrifying eyes, he couldn't help but stir up, and hurriedly said: "Han Sui's negligence put General Ma's troops in danger, forgive him for taking the initiative to admit that he missed it, and first demoted to a partial general in the army, and fined three hundred taels of gold." I hope to be able to make meritorious contributions and be promoted in the future. When the kingdom said this, Han Sui suddenly looked back again, and the kingdom understood, and hurriedly answered: "Ma Xi Yongguan three armies, not only defeated the enemy's fierce generals, but also killed Wang Qiang, turning the tide. In order to show merit, move to 100 people, and reward 100 taels of gold. ”
When the Heavenly Righteous Army was first established, the kingdom 'accepted' Han Sui's establishment and imitated the establishment of the official army. And now the Eastern Han Dynasty army is based on the commander and the chief, and a hundred generals can lead a team of soldiers and horses. Compared with the Qin Dynasty and the early Han Dynasty, the thousand generals were abolished. More than 100 generals are the Yamen generals, the cavalry governors, the ministry governors, etc., and then the military department Sima. Captains and captains above can lead an army alone.
After all, Ma Zongheng has not long entered the battlefield, and he can lead a team of 100 soldiers and horses, and the speed of promotion can also be described as fast. But thinking about his exploits, it is also a matter of course. It can be seen that Wang Qiang, who was beheaded by Ma Zongheng that day, was one of the cavalry governors under Dong Zhuo.
"Shouyuan, do you think such a reward and punishment is fair?" Seeing that his reward and punishment had been completed, the tent was still lifeless, and the atmosphere was tense, he couldn't help but look at Ma Teng, hoping that Ma Teng, who usually gave himself a little thin face, could give up.
Sure enough, after Ma Teng snorted coldly, his expression was solemn, he didn't see joy or anger, and said lightly: "Zongheng, why don't you thank the handsome for the reward?" ”
Hearing this, Ma Zongheng took a step, his strong and burly body gave people a kind of oppression that was about to suffocate, and said with a cold face: "The last general will definitely live up to the handsome." ”
Without waiting for the kingdom to answer, Ma Zongheng retreated. Ma Zongheng had no good impression of Han Sui's puppet, but felt that he was cowardly and hypocritical. Seeing that Ma Zongheng was so rude, Wang Guo's eyes couldn't help but narrow, and he snorted in his nose.
Ma Teng didn't seem to have any intention of pursuing it further, and Wang Zi was happy to do so. When he was young, at the command of the kingdom, all the people took their seats. Han Sui became low-key and closed his eyes. But the kingdom knew what Han Sui was thinking, and said to Ma Teng: "Mr. Shicai's plan is exactly what I want." I wonder if Shou Yuan can take on this role? ”
"Although Zhang Ji has a bit of strategy, he doesn't have the courage that a military general should have, Ma wants to defeat him, like a bag of things, why is it difficult?" Although he knew that the kingdom and Han Sui were just acting, at least he could see Han Sui's loss of face, Ma Teng could be regarded as breathing a sigh of relief, in a good mood, and agreed without hesitation, and deliberately glanced at Han Sui, who was closing his eyes and recuperating after speaking.
When the kingdom heard this, it was overjoyed, clapping its hands and exclaiming, "Good! Shou Yuan is really refreshing enough, so I am ready to appreciate Ma Jiajun's heroic appearance! ”
"We will complete our mission and raise the prestige of our army~!" As soon as the kingdom's words fell, a group of Ma family generals led by Ma Teng stood up one after another and bowed their hands.
========================================= night, after Han Sui returned to his military tent, he pondered for a while, beside him there was a giant man who was taller and burier than the Ma father and son, wearing a ghost-headed black armor, with three hideous scars on his face, and his eyes showed a deep and terrifying murderous aura from time to time. This person is the first fierce general under Han Sui, and he is also the mighty Xiliang, known as the first 'evil' Yan Xing, the word Yanming.
At the beginning, Beigong Boyu, the leader of the Qiang people, saw through Han Sui's ambition and united with Bian Zhang to assassinate Han Sui. But just when the two were discussing, Yan Xing, who was sent by Han Sui, broke into the military camp alone with one person and one horse, and fought bloodily all the way to Beigong Boyu's tent, Beigong Boyu was caught off guard and was stabbed to death by Yan Xing with a spear on the spot. After Bian Zhang fled, he surrendered to Han Sui, but was killed by Han Sui.
It is said that that night, more than a dozen Qiang generals died under Yan Xing's hands, and nearly seventy or eighty Qiang soldiers died under his spear.
The Qiang people have always been fierce and brave, but Yan Xing dared to break into Beigong Boyu's camp alone, his courage was commendable, and he could kill so many Qiang generals, as well as Beigong Boyu, whose strength was not low, and his martial arts were high, which can be imagined. The name '' also came from shortly after that.
"Yanming, your breath is disordered, and your murderous aura is compelling. It seems that there is something to say. Suddenly, Han Sui slowly opened his eyes, his eyes were clear, and he looked unfathomable.
When Yan Xing heard this, he didn't hide it, his face turned cold, and he replied: "If the lord wants to break Zhang Ji, why do you need to fake your hands? If the last general goes, he will definitely take Zhang Ji's head!! ”
"Huh. How could I not know the courage of Yanming? I just wanted to get rid of one person so that I could get rid of the troubles, so I used this trick of killing people with a knife. Han Sui smiled and said unhurriedly.
When Yan Xing heard this, the killing intent in his eyes was even better, and he asked, "What the lord is referring to, could it be that Ma Shouchengye?" ”
"Zhang Ji doesn't have the ability to kill Ma Shoucheng. I'm going to kill that horse. When Han Sui said, his eyes couldn't help but narrow into a slit, thinking of the provocative eyes that Ma Zongheng had repeatedly thrown today, he couldn't help but feel a wave of ignorant anger in his heart.
"Ma Zongheng is just a yellow-haired child, and he has to spend so much time with the lord?" Yan Xing was puzzled and asked suspiciously.
"Although this son is young, he already has the appearance of a bear and a tiger, and I can see from his eyes that he is an unwilling character. If he is full-fledged and assists Ma Shoucheng on the left and right, I am afraid it will be even more difficult for me to deal with Ma Shoucheng. Moreover, as soon as Ma Zongheng's son dies, Ma Shoucheng will hate Dong Jackal, if these two people start a big war in the future, I can sit on the profits of the fisherman, isn't this the best of both worlds? "Han Sui is worthy of the Jiuqu Yellow River, and his stomach is full of bad water.
When Yan Xing heard this, he felt a chill down his spine, groaned for a while, frowned and asked: "But the lord and Dong Jackal have already secretly joined forces, and I heard that there is a strategist under his command, named Li Ru, who is extremely wise. If this Li Ru is recognized, the lord is not afraid that Dong Jackal will turn his face and not recognize people? Moreover, although Ma Shoucheng promised to deal with Zhang Ji, how can the lord be sure that Ma Zongheng will die at Zhang Ji's hands? ”