The father and son stood at the Tongguan Pass for a long time.

As far as the eye can see, the north is desolate.

There are still some vegetation in the distance, and in the distance there is loess in the sky.

"It's not easy for Xiliang people to live here." I don't know how long it took, Cao Cao suddenly sighed.

"They're used to it." Cao Shuo replied: "If they go to the Central Plains and live a comfortable life, I think many of them may not be used to it." ”

Turning his head to look at Cao Shuo, Cao Cao asked, "You said you also brought Ma Mengqi?" ”

"Exactly." Cao Shuo said: "Ma Mengqi was tied up by Ma Teng and followed the army all the way here. ”

"How could Ma Teng tie up his son?" Cao Cao was puzzled.

Cao Shuo replied: "Ma Teng has lived in the Central Plains for many days, and he knows the Cao family very well. He knew the Cao family's ability, and of course he refused to be our enemy. But Ma Chao is different, he has always been in Xiliang and does not know the Cao family. And the Cao family also didn't know him. We thought that Ma Chao could be destroyed at any time, but the fact was that the army came to Xiliang, and many days had passed without the work of building a size. My father also had to lead his army to retreat to Chang'an. These things are enough to confirm one thing, that is, Ma Chao is a difficult character. ”

"I've never thought horses are super easy to deal with." Cao Cao frowned slightly: "His martial arts have some reputation in Xiliang, and even if Zhongkang fights with him, it can only be equal." ”

"Father is right." Cao Shuo replied: "Ma Chao and I have fought side by side, and we have also attacked each other on the battlefield. I know his skills at a glance. I didn't expect my father to have little contact with him, but he could see through him......"

"What's so hard about seeing through Ma Chao?" Turning his head to look at Cao Shuo, Cao Cao said: "There is a person, but I have never been able to see through it." ”

Cao Shuo knew who he was talking about, but he pretended not to understand at all and asked, "Dare to ask my father, who are you talking about?" ”

"Who else but you can make me can't see through it?" Patting his arm lightly, Cao Cao smiled slightly: "At first, I thought that our father and son were very similar, but now I don't think so anymore." In some places, you're so much better than me! ”

"Father didn't dare say that!" Cao Shuo hurriedly said: "I am my father's son, even if I have all the skills, isn't it all left to me by my father?" ”

Cao Cao raised his face and laughed: "There are some skills that I can omit to you, but others are not just left behind." It's up to you to figure it out. ”

Approaching Cao Shuo, Cao Cao lowered his voice and said: "My father has something to tell you, you are much stronger than me in fighting with soldiers!" ”

Cao Cao's words really surprised Cao Shuo.

When it comes to fighting with soldiers, he is indeed much stronger than Cao Cao.

But it was not easy for Cao Cao to admit it to his face.

Seeing Cao Shuo's face full of astonishment, Cao Cao gently patted him on the shoulder: "Send someone to bring Ma Chao." ”

"Father." Cao Cao mentioned Ma Chao again, and Cao Shuo said: "I have something that I must ask my father forbid." ”

"If you have something to say, just say it." Cao Cao said: "As long as I don't let you give Yecheng, you can pick the rest!" ”

"My territory is big enough, and I won't have a chance to live in another Yecheng." Cao Shuo replied: "I want to ask my father to pardon Ma Chao." ”

"Pardon Ma Chao?" Cao Cao frowned: "He rebelled against the Cao family twice, is it possible that you still want to intercede for him?" ”

"I'm not interceding for Ma Chao." Cao Shuo replied: "It's to intercede for the world's fierce generals." Father also said that Ma Chao's ability is recognized in Xiliang, if a talent like him is killed by his father, there will be fierce generals in the future, who would dare to serve the Cao family? ”

"But I don't dare to use this person." Cao Cao said bluntly: "In case he becomes an enemy of our Cao family again and goes deep into the hinterland of the Central Plains, he will definitely cause more trouble than before." ”

"Since I'm willing to protect him, of course I can control it." Cao Shuo replied: "Father only needs to promise to hand over Ma Chao to me." ”

Looking at Cao Shuo, Cao Cao's brows furrowed slightly, and after a long while, he said, "Since you insist on protecting Ma Chao, it's not good for me to insist on killing him." Otherwise, the world will say that I can't tolerate talents, but I will sing praises for you. ”

"Father is serious." Cao Shuo hurriedly replied: "The Cao family is in charge of my father, even if I want to protect Ma Chao, my father really wants to kill him, I can't stop it." ”

"Bring Ma Chao first." Cao Cao commanded again, and then, as if remembering something, said to Cao Shuo: "Invite Ma Teng, Ma Tie, and Ma Xiu as well." ”

Cao Shuo responded and glanced at Deng Zhan on the side.

Deng Zhanyi took the order to leave.

After a while, he arrived with Ma Teng and his son.

Ma Teng, Ma Tie, and Ma Xiu, wearing general armor, came to Cao Cao and saluted together.

Ma Chao was tied to his upper body, and he saw Cao Cao turn his face to the side.

"I heard that Ma Mengqi was tied up by Shoucheng?" Looking at Ma Teng, Cao Cao asked.

"There is a defeated child in the family, and I hope that Cao Gong will forgive his sins!" Ma Teng bowed again and bowed to Cao Cao.

"Meng Qi is a character, and I have long had the heart to recruit." His eyes fell on Ma Chao, Cao Cao sighed and said: "I have no choice but to rebel against our Cao family twice, which makes me very puzzled." ”

"Father." Ma Teng and the others did not speak, and Cao Shuo said on the side: "I have investigated clearly, Meng Qi rebelled against the Cao family twice, both because Liu Xuande made an obstruction. ”

"Liu Xuande?" Cao Cao frowned slightly: "What did he do?" ”

"Pick it up!" Cao Shuo commanded to the side.

Deng Zhan took out a letter from his arms and handed it to both hands,

After receiving the letter, Cao Shuo held it in both hands and handed it to Cao Cao.

Picking up the letter from Cao Shuo's hand, Cao Cao first glanced at him suspiciously, and then took out the letter and read it word by word.

Looking at the letter, Cao Cao's brows gradually furrowed.

"How dare Liu Xuande do this?" Tearing up the letter, Cao Cao gritted his teeth and said: "He retreated into Xichuan, I didn't lead the troops to kill them all, I should be grateful to Dai De and glad that he was still alive." Unexpectedly, in Xichuan, he still thinks about going against me everywhere. ”

"Father's anger!" Cao Cao was furious, and Cao Shuo hurriedly said: "I said a long time ago that Liu Xuande has the appearance of a hero, and asked my father to kill him, but my father couldn't bear to ...... at that time."

"What's the use of saying that?" Glaring at him fiercely, Cao Cao looked at Ma Chao: "General Meng Qi, let me ask you again, if you are given one last chance, can you be loyal to the Cao family and never rebel again?" ”

Before seeing Cao Cao, Ma Chao was already ready to wait for death.

He didn't expect Cao Cao to ask such a question.

Looking at Cao Cao in surprise, Ma Chao was stunned for a while before saying, "Thank you Cao Gongren, from now on, I will definitely do my best to assist Gongzi." 2k reading network