only listened to Zhong Xuan's words quite truthfully and looked excited, Ma Chao secretly looked in his eyes, seeing him like this, it is no wonder that his own father, who has always been loyal to the martyrs, hit it off with him.

"Hmph, this person seems to be just a foolish person, not as cunning as the eldest brother and little sister said." Ma Chao thought about it, so he asked Zhong Miao to enter the account and speak. Zhong Miao thanked him, and Ma Chao immediately led him into the account, and ordered tea to be served left and right. When he was young, Ma Chao and Zhong Xuan sat down. Ma Chaozheng felt thirsty, and after taking a sip of the teacup, he looked at Zhong Xuan. Zhong Xuan's expression was certain at this time, and he said shockedly: "Second son, I'm ashamed to say that I have been following that Cao thief for a while. knows this person well, uses soldiers like a god, and is known for his fierce style. Don't look at it, Cao Thief was defeated and returned from Yanzhou not long ago, and he must be recuperating now. As I expected, Cao Thief may have sent an elite to rescue him, and he will definitely rush to Hongnong City to mobilize troops and horses to rescue Cao Ren. ”

As soon as Zhong Xuan's words came out, Ma Chaodun's expression changed greatly, but he soon showed suspicion again, but he didn't believe it, and shouted: "This is impossible." It is said that the battle between Cao Thief and my eldest brother in Changfeng River was the most tragic battle in the world in recent decades. Whether it's Cao Thief or my eldest brother, they are all losing soldiers and losing their vitality. But it is said that the Cao thief fled back to Luoyang in a hurry, I am afraid that the hearts of the people in the army are broken, and it may take great effort to integrate the remnants, how can there be spare strength to allocate the elite? ”

"What the second son said is not right. Cao Thief has a way of governing the army, and there is no shortage of generals with command ability in his army. Others, Zhong didn't dare to guarantee it! But Cao thief, he must have this ability!! Zhong Xuan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he shouted loudly, making a loud noise. Ma Chao couldn't help but glare, seeing that he swore so much, he seemed to believe it a little, but he couldn't help but show a little doubt and asked: "Then Mr. Zhong had such an expectation, and he immediately told my father, why did he come to Ma?" ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhong Miao couldn't help but sigh lightly and said, "This matter is related to your eldest brother Ma Xi." ”

"Oh?" Hearing his eldest brother's name, Ma Chao's heart subconsciously tightened, and his eyes suddenly narrowed. Zhong Miao secretly looked at the change in Ma Chao's eyes, his expression was suddenly shocked, and then he said: "Presumably, the second son also knows that the general and your eldest brother Ma Xi have severed the father-son relationship. Although the general still has a father-son relationship with the general of Zhengbei, he will never be able to pull his son to ask for help from the general of Zhengbei. ”

"What!? Do you mean that I am begging my eldest brother to send troops? Ma Chao was obedient, his expression changed, and he couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Zhong Xuan then nodded his head heavily and replied: "As I expected, if the Cao thief hurriedly sent the elite to rush to help, then Luoyang would definitely be empty. At this time, as long as the general of Zhengbei led his troops to attack, then Cao Thief immediately fell into a dilemma. At that time, the general will join forces with the father and son of the general of Zhengbei, and it will naturally be easy to defeat the Cao thief! ”

As soon as Zhong Xuan's words came out, Ma Chao's expression couldn't help but change greatly, but he soon fell into contemplation again. Zhong Xuan narrowed his eyes, and two sharp rays of light shot out of his eyes in an instant: "This is a great opportunity for the general and the general to release their previous suspicions, this matter is related to the rise and fall of the Ma family, I think the second prince will never hesitate because of his own selfish interests." ”

As soon as Zhong Xuan's voice fell, Ma Chao suddenly became angry and slapped a few sons, and the strength was so strong that a few sons were instantly cracked.

"Zhong Yuanchang, what do you mean by this!?" Ma Chao's eyes were round, and he looked angry, but he was faintly annoyed and angry. Zhong Xuan smiled faintly, and then stood up. At this time, the guards who were waiting outside the tent hurriedly rushed in.

The second son was angry. Among the stakes, Zhong has already made it clear to you that how to act depends on how the second son chooses. By the way, as I said before, it is inevitable that the reinforcements of the Cao thieves will arrive, and the siege of Ercheng must be resolved within three days. Otherwise, once things change, then the layout that we have worked so hard to do will be wasted!! Zhong Xuan stood up unhurriedly and said leisurely.

"You!!" Ma Chao was obedient, his eyes widened, but when he saw Zhong Xuan turn around and leave, he couldn't help but be angry for a while, but he couldn't help but secretly slander in his heart: "This Zhong Yuan is always strong and unyielding, and he is loyal and martyrful, for the sake of the dilapidated Han court, he is still willing to throw his head and spill his blood, how can such a character be as treacherous as the eldest brother and little sister said?" ”

Ma Chao thought about it, and then calmed down. Seeing this, a cadre of guards did not dare to intercept it, and saw Zhong Xuan walk out. One of them asked, "Second son, this..."

"Alright, you can all stand down." Ma Chao beckoned, and when the guards saw this, they did not slack off, and hurriedly agreed, and immediately retreated.

When he was young, Ma Chao was alone in the tent, and he couldn't help but think secretly: "Big brother repelled Cao Thief this time, and his prestige is better than before, if Luoyang is broken again, and the Cao thief is removed as a strong enemy, in the near future, he will become the first person in the world!" In this way, wouldn't I have to be under the big brother for the rest of my life? ”

With this thought, Ma Chao shuddered steeply, came back to his senses, slapped himself fiercely, and said secretly: "Ma Mengqi, Ma Mengqi!" What the hell are you thinking!? How can there be such a dirty and lowly thought!? As Zhong Yuan often said, this is a big matter, and it is more about the rise and fall of the Ma family, if there is no big brother, how can my Ma family have the prosperity it has now? And the eldest brother has loved me since I was a child, and I am the eldest brother, so I should also help the eldest brother in public and private, how can I calculate the eldest brother instead? ”

Thinking about it, Ma Chao let out a long breath, thinking about it.

On the other side, it was said that not long after Zhong Xuan left, a soldier greeted him. When Zhong Xuan saw it, his eyes froze, and he cast a look. The soldier understood, and immediately left with Zhong Xuan.

When he was young, Zhong Miao and the soldier came to his tent. As soon as the soldier's face sank, he asked: "Lord Zhong, now that General Cao is trapped in Ercheng and the prime minister is defeated and withdrawn from Yanzhou, what should we do?" ”

Zhong Xuan was obedient, but he showed a determined smile and replied: "Now that we are in the enemy camp, as a spy, the most important thing is to seize the opportunity, and before the opportunity is in the future, we must not act lightly, otherwise we will not only attract death, but also miss a major event." Yanyun has always been steady, so he was recommended by the military advisor to come to help me. Why are you so breathless today? ”

But looking at this general's name, Wang Lingnai is the nephew of the famous former Situ Wang Yun. It is said that Wang Yun is loyal and righteous, and he has been for the country all his life, and Cao Cao has received his favor from him back then. Therefore, after Wang Yun's death, because he had no children under his knees, and although Wang Ling was still young, he was quite capable, Cao Cao transferred him to the army and reused him.

"If it weren't for the urgency of the situation, the last general would not act rashly. But looking at Mr. Zhong's appearance, he must have a plan to deal with it. Wang Ling said solemnly. Zhong Xuan heard this and laughed twice.

It is said that although this Wang Ling is not famous in the history of the Three Kingdoms, which is full of heroes, this person's ability is extraordinary. In history, he was worshiped as the general of Zhengdong, and fought with Sun Li Yu Shao, defeated the famous general Quan Cong of Wu State, and became the Marquis of Nanxiang with merit, and later moved to the general of the chariot cavalry!

"Huh. You're right, I already have some clues. Listen with your ears. Zhong Miao smiled brightly, and then stretched out his hand to signal Wang Ling to come over. Wang Ling listened with his ears, but when he heard Zhong Xuanjiao say this and that, his expression couldn't help but change.

After hearing this, Wang Ling's face was full of admiration, and he was even more shocked at Zhong Xuan, and sighed: "The real is virtual, and the virtual is real." Lord Zhong really schemed, and with a little trick, he played with the Ma father and son in applause, no wonder the prime minister and the military advisor have so much trust in you! ”

On the other hand, it was said that in Ercheng, although Cao Ren had won a big victory today, Lu Qian's expression was a little ugly, and he was quite worried: "Although our army won a victory today, it seems to have angered the Ma family thieves. According to careful investigation, the men and horses of the thief army have begun to prepare, and I am afraid that tomorrow there will be some allocation to surround Ercheng! ”

Cao Ren was obedient, his expression froze, and he said, "The thief wants to trap me Cao Zixiao, how can it be so easy?" Old Han, you don't have to worry too much, just hold the city for now. ”

"General Cao Rong Mo asked one more question, Lord Zhong has been lurking in the Ma family army for a long time, and he must have won the trust of the Ma barbarian, and now that he sees that our army is in trouble, why has he not moved for a long time?" Lu Qian couldn't help but ask in a deep voice, but he had always pinned his hopes on Zhong Xuan's body. When Cao Ren heard this, he frowned, and then said solemnly: "Lord Zhong is an extremely important chess piece arranged by the lord next to Ma Manzi, and it will inevitably be detected by the enemy, Lord Zhong should be careful, otherwise he will only lose a big thing because of a small loss, but a big mistake!" What's more, I, Cao Zixiao, have the ability to solve the current dilemma! ”

"But!!" Lu Qian was anxious when he heard this, but he didn't know that Cao Ren, who was rarely angry, suddenly slapped the case violently, and shouted angrily: "Old Han, are you doubting General Ben!?" ”

When Lu Qian heard this, his expression couldn't help but change, and he quickly knelt down and said, "The last general doesn't dare!" ”

"Hmph, although there are not many troops in our army now, the soldiers and civilians of Ercheng are all very confident in General Ben, and I believe that General Ben will be able to resolve the crisis, you are my confidant general, but you don't believe me, Lao Han, you are so disappointing to me!!" Cao Ren snorted coldly and said sharply. Lu Qian was ashamed when he heard this, and hurriedly accepted his guilt.

So, another night passed. However, he said that the next day with the rising sun, Ma Teng issued orders according to Zhong Xuan's allocation. Ma Chao and Ma Dai received the order, and each led 5,000 troops to the West Gate and the South Gate respectively.

On the other side, Cao Ren heard that the Ma Jiajun had begun to be transferred, but there was no confusion, and each assigned troops to the west gate and the south gate to guard.

However, he said that at noon, Ma Chao led the troops to the West Gate, and saw that the West Gate was empty, with only hundreds of soldiers guarding it, and thought that if he led his troops to attack with such troops, he would be able to break it in a moment, so he sent people to Ma Tengna to ask for a battle as a test.

Ma Teng also thought that Ercheng's troops were empty, and if he could break through Ercheng early and capture Cao Ren, it would be beneficial and disadvantageous to the war. However, he also reorganized the military headquarters and pressed towards the east gate.

After a while, Cao Renzheng, who was at the east gate, saw Ma Teng leading his troops to press, and suddenly another soldier came to report: "The general is not good~~!" There are also thieves at the west gate and the south gate who are coming to Ercheng, how is this good? ”

Cao Ren was obedient, his expression was solemn, and he said with a shocked expression: "Don't panic, pass on my orders, and stabilize your position first." Then send two more orders to the guards, but if the other army comes to attack, then give a counterattack as I told before!! ”

Cao Ren's attitude of being in danger suddenly made the soldier cheer up, quickly shook his spirits, and took the order to go.

When he was young, he saw that outside the west gate of Ercheng, Ma Chao led thousands of soldiers to rush up, and Lu Qian, who was guarding the west gate, looked cold, seeing that Ma Chao led the troops to kill the city, and ordered hundreds of soldiers to block with arrows and stones. As soon as Lu Qian's voice fell, in an instant, arrows flew up in the city, and soldiers each moved stones and smashed them down towards the city. Ma Chao couldn't help but change his face when he saw that the enemy army was not in a chaotic position under the situation of such a huge difference in strength, and could still launch a counterattack so quickly. When it was too late, there was a loud shout from the city, and hundreds of people rushed up, all of them ordinary people, some of them even old people, each of whom lifted up stones and threw them down at the bottom of the city.