Cao Tai is also an old acquaintance of the Ma family, when the Ma family and the Cao family reunited and discussed Yuan Shao together, it was Cao Ang and Cao Tai who made this big thing. And when Ma Chao thought of that handsome and feminine guy, he couldn't help but show a little interest, and opened his mouth to instruct the guards: "Convey this news, and let those who can argue in the court prepare a few difficult questions." In addition, he called Qin Yu, who was sent to Yanzhou, over, presumably he had already returned with Cao Tai, right? ”

When Ma Chaoren did not arrive in Chang'an, he ordered in advance to let the Ministry of Rites send Qin Yu as an envoy to Xuchang. Now, since the time has come to really test the Ma family, Ma Chao has to make some preparations in advance. At the very least, it is also necessary to find out the attitude of the Cao family from Qin Yu's mouth first.

When he was young, the dusty Qin Yu rushed to Ma Chao, and Ma Chao opened his mouth and said, "Cao Cao, what do you mean?" ”

Looking at Ma Chao's virtue of crossing Erlang's legs, Qin Yu really sighed that the sentence 'move your mouth above, and break your leg below' is so reasonable. However, at the same time, he ate other people's soft mouths, and after a little wry smile, he said: "Back to the lord, the Cao family has a very ambiguous attitude towards the aftermath of this discussion, and we have changed our previous impression of the Cao family's forge ahead. Wei Chen felt that this time they seemed to have taken a completely defensive position, and they were also very shrewd. It can be seen from the candidates for the envoy that they came to negotiate peace with the Ma family with the intention of getting by. ”

Ma Chao shook his head, Qin Yu's words seemed like nonsense, but they also revealed the information he wanted to know the most: the Cao family had a fiasco in Jizhou this time, and it was even more pitiful than the Ma family. In essence, this peace negotiation was actually a submission taken by the Cao family under the coercion of the Ma family's knife frame on the neck.

For example, Ma Chao held in his hand the letter of the alliance between the two families, which contained the content that the Cao family could not make public if he was killed; Ma Chao also grabbed Cao Ang, the qualified heir in Cao Cao's heart, and the two generals Le Jin and Li Dian; In the entire Jizhou, if Cao Cao hadn't softened his attitude earlier, the Ma family, who had taken the lead in turning over, would definitely have unceremoniously stumbled with the Cao family to the end...... All this is the most realistic problem that Cao cannot avoid.

And in today's general trend, the Ma family and the Cao family urgently need an environment of peaceful cultivation. Even, in order to win this relatively relaxed environment, the two companies may have to form a loose and unified alliance. After all, now half of the Han family belongs to the two families, if there are some unsighted guys, such as Sun Ce, who want to enter the Central Plains, the two families will definitely protect their vested rights and interests.

Therefore, this peace negotiation, which was based on the fact that the Cao family had to bow their heads and compromise, led to the reaction of the entire Cao family, which is reasonable. Therefore, the rhetoric in this discussion is very important.

"I understand, if the Cao family reacts like this, then it seems that we can only be a villain who bullies their old Cao family shamelessly this time." Ma Chao patted his thigh, sighed leisurely, and began to mourn in silence for Cao Tai, who was destined for a sad fate.

"What do you mean?" Qin Yu heard the strings and knew what he meant: "We want to be strong in this negotiation to the end, and strive to squeeze out the last bit of oil and water of the Cao family?" ”

"Well, that's what it means." Ma Chao got up, already a little bored: "Since the Cao family finally came to negotiate peace, it is like a beggar on the street, but he just wants a bowl of rice from the Ma family." But peace and war, since ancient times, it has been one and two, two and one. When you want to fight, you can show that you will not fight, and when you want to truce, you can also show that you will fight. Now and peace is the theme, but the Ma family's deterrence and strength are indispensable. Everyone in the world must know that the Ma family has never been a stupid and weak family. ”

Qin Yu already had a plan in his heart, and couldn't help nodding yes. However, just as the two of them were about to rush to the Deyang Palace, another guard came to say: "Lord, General Zhang Xiu is outside the door, saying that he has something important to ask to see the lord!" ”

Ma Chao and Qin Yu glanced at each other, and they couldn't imagine why Zhang Xiu, who was guarding the calm and calm Yuzhou, suddenly came here. Ma Chao blinked, and after a little thought, he sat back in the hall and ordered Zhang Xiu to come in - it was also a good choice to dry Cao Tai first.

However, as soon as Zhang Xiu stepped forward, Ma Chao's face became grim: Zhang Xiu did not come alone this time, and brought a little girl with bright eyes and bright teeth. Although this little girl is in her prime, her clothes are messy and ragged, but Ma Chao, who has read countless women, found at a glance that the woman's hands are like soft wattles and her skin is like clotted fat.

In particular, the things she wore were all the finest white silk weaving, although the bright yellow and soft primary colors were almost invisible. But the delicate highlight dyeing technique can still bloom in that stain, making the little girl's palace dress a luxury that all Ma Chao's daughters-in-law can hope for.

Ma Chao was in doubt, but this little girl had a sad expression and a haggard face, which made people pity at first sight. However, the first words she said after seeing Ma Chao made Ma Chao frown deeply: "Ma Chao, my father is in danger, you quickly send troops to rescue!" ”

"Presumptuous! The name of the general, is also what you can call? Zhang Xiu shouted coldly on the side, and the little girl saw that Zhang Xiu was angry, and immediately took a step to the side, obviously quite afraid of Zhang Xiu, who exuded a cold and murderous aura.

Ma Chao waved his hand to Zhang Xiu, dealing with such a little girl born and raised in a big family, he really didn't even bother to use his IQ: "Who is Ling Zun?" ”

"My father is General Hanzuo and Yangzhou Mu Yuanshu!" The little girl replied, with a hint of self-sufficiency in her tone. But later, he seemed to think of Yuan Shu's tragic situation, and the gloomy grief in his eyes couldn't help but surge, and two crystal tears were already swirling in his red eyes.

But Ma Chao has long lost half of his feelings of pity and cherishment, although Yuan Hui is about to cry pear blossoms and rain, which is pitiful, but the corners of Ma Chao's mouth can't help but show a smile: Huainan Yuan Shu was beaten by Sun Ce, Ma Chao knows something. Ma Chao, the guy who has now become a broken person, will not be taken seriously, but it coincides with the negotiation between the Ma Cao family, and Yuan Shu's appearance at this time is too dramatic, which completely brings a very subtle turning point to the Ma family.

Now Cao Cao and Sun Ce are currently a strategic partnership, and Cao Cao and Yuan Shu have also been mortal enemies for many years, at this time, Cao Cao cannot let go of the opportunity to beat the water dogs. It is even possible that Cao Cao sent Cao Tai to Chang'an alone, and there was part of the reason why he was dragging the Ma family!

Don't forget, although Yuan Shu has become a broken settlement, the people's fat and people's ointment he looted are the trophies that Sun Ce, Cao Cao, and the Ma family want to get. Especially more importantly, Yuan Shu has one thing that Cao Cao must not get - the jade seal of the country.

Now that Cao Cao was defeated in Jizhou, it was the time when all the classes under his rule were discouraged and demoralized, if at this time he suddenly snatched back the genuine heirloom jade seal and handed it over to Liu Xie, in Cao Cao's words, it was "engraved in the north" ("Artemisia Lixing"), then the influence is not a joke! It can completely offset the promise that Ma Chao forced Cao Cao to agree to in Jizhou, and the effect that can make the influence of the entire Ma family uproar!

Therefore, whether from the perspective of the Ma family's most realistic lack of money, or from the perspective of strategic planning to hit the enemy's prestige and pave the way for a glorious rise in the future, this operation to save Yuan Shu is imperative!

However, although this operation is so important that it can only succeed and not fail, Ma Chao cannot be the firefighter Lei Feng with open fire. After all, at this time, the Ma family has forced the Cao family to send an envoy to discuss the terms of enduring humiliation, if the Ma family blatantly snatches meat from the mouths of the Cao family and Sun Ce, it may be that the Cao family, who has been provoked, will be completely driven crazy, and they will bite off a piece of meat from the Ma family after they are playing.......

This is a very painful choice, just like an old pervert looking at the sweet and attractive little beauty of Yuan Hui in front of him, but she is only a child

teeth, the pain of not being able to do it is generally the same. Therefore, Ma Chao's face at this time showed unpredictable expressions, which frightened Yuan Hui's little girl and didn't even dare to let go of crying completely.

However, the next moment, Ma Chao suddenly thought of a person, an outsider who could connect his entire strategy. Brought in from this, carefully scrutinized this layout, and found that after making sure that there was no loss and being seamless, Ma Chao's eyes began to shine, and the mysterious smile on the corner of his mouth gradually got out of control: "That, Duanmu doesn't know if he has contacted Liu Bei near Runan?" ……”