Chapter 10: The Great Conspiracy
"And now, even if the war is deadlocked, the current situation is not so good for our army. What's more, the officers and soldiers can't be defended, and with the style of the imperial court over the years, they will not send reinforcements to rescue. In this way, I am afraid that there was a civil strife in my Tianyi Army, and this person is probably only Han Jiuqu has this strength. β
Ma Zongheng can be described as a thousand words, and almost dragged out the inside story. Even Ma Teng, who was accustomed to strong winds and waves, couldn't help but stare at him, and then looked directly at Ma Zongheng. Although Ma Zongheng was expressionless on the surface, he couldn't help but be a little apprehensive by Ma Teng in his heart.
"I didn't expect Xi'er to be silent on weekdays, but her heart is like a mirror. As you expected, Han Jiuqu is ambitious, and the city government is even more unfathomable. This attack on Chen Cang was originally caused by him in the dark and made a concerted effort. Although I had persuaded Da Shuai, Da Shuai was indecisive and timid about Han Jiuqu's strength, so he finally agreed to this matter.
But fortunately, Dashuai also paid some attention to Han Jiuqu. In the recent days, Da Shuai discovered that Han Jiuqu was secretly in contact with Dong Zhuo's fine work, and suspected that the two had joined forces.
In the past two days, the handsome and his father secretly discussed, and it suddenly dawned on him that Dong and Han were as fierce as jackals and as cunning as foxes and snakes. Han Jiuqu has been peeking at Tianshui Treasure Land for a long time, and once he can eradicate Dashuai, Tianshui will become his bag. As for Dong Jackal, this person has always regarded General Huangpu as a thorn in the flesh, and I am afraid he is also uneasy and kind. After all, once in addition to General Huangpu, in the future in the imperial court, he will be able to cover the sky with one hand! Once these two people succeed, whether it is Xiliang or the Central Plains, there will never be a day of peace. Ma Teng sighed at first, then his face deepened and sank, and at the end of his voice he was a little more helpless and lonely.
"In other words, this battle of Chencang is very likely to be a conspiracy planned by Dong and Han!" Ma Zongheng couldn't help but be frightened when he heard it, the conspiracy and tricks in it are really deep and terrifying, I am afraid that the world is so big, and few people can see the depth of it!
Ma Zongheng took a cool breath, and his eyes flashed a little dazed. In this late Eastern Han Dynasty, there are many people who are more powerful than Dong Jackal Tiger and Han Jiuqu. For example, the 'giant hero' Cao Cao, the 'thick black hero' Liu Bei, the 'blue-eyed tiger' Sun Quan, the 'Wang Zuozhicai' Xun Yu, the 'Hebei double star' Tian Feng, Fu Zhu, etc., are all heroes and talents with superb wisdom and good at understanding people's hearts. As for 'Wolong' Zhuge Kongming, 'Phoenix Young' Pang Tong, 'Mei Zhoulang' Zhou Yu, 'Ghost Talent' Guo Jia, and 'Poisoner' Jia Xu, these proud sons of heaven who are difficult to come out of a hundred years, are even more brilliant and like gods.
Ma Zongheng couldn't help but sigh, what kind of demons and monsters will he face in the future!
This complicated mood is not only apprehensive, but also a little looking forward and excited.
Ma Zongheng's eyes gradually became hot, and Ma Teng thought that the young Ma Zongheng would be shocked by this terrible conspiracy and be at a loss for a while.
After all, in this troubled world, it is not possible to dominate the world without the courage of thousands of invincibles, and sometimes conspiracies and tricks are more terrifying and cowardly than thousands of troops.
Often in an instant, the situation changes dramatically, like a battle turning stars, and in a sudden situation, it falls into the trap of the enemy and becomes a chopping board fish!
But what he didn't expect was that Ma Zongheng was silent, and this amount of energy really made Ma Teng's heart jump.
"Xi'er was silent when he was a child, I was afraid that he would be difficult to become a big weapon, but I didn't expect Xi'er to be a thing in the pool, and in the future, the Ma family will have Xi'er in charge, and they will be able to restore the glory of Fubo in the past!" Ma Teng secretly slandered in his heart, but his eyes also became hot, and he said intently: "Your conjecture coincides with being a father!" The Battle of Chencang, nine times out of ten, was secretly planned by the two traitors Dong and Han, the latter wanted to dominate Xiliang, and the former wanted to divide the Central Plains and control the Han court.
Although the current situation is calm, in fact, it is full of dangers. In the past few days, the war has been difficult to lift, and many soldiers of our Heavenly Righteous Army have the heart to retreat, and their morale is low. And there are a lot of Han Jiuqu's fine works around Dashuai. Once Han Jiuqu secretly attacks and kills the marshal, our army will definitely be in chaos, and then Emperor Pu Song will definitely lead his troops to pursue, and the Tianyi army will be defeated. Moreover, Dong and Han joined forces to murder Huang Pusong, and they could each take what they needed. In order to prevent these two traitors from succeeding, for the sake of the future, it is necessary to let the marshal withdraw to the rear line first, and then make a picture. When this matter passes, my father has agreed with Dashuai to join forces to deal with Han Jiuqu and eradicate this traitor!! Ma Teng's eyes were cold, his body was full of murderous energy, and he was burly and tall, looking like a demonic god, which was extremely terrifying.
Ma Zongheng listened, but showed a little urgency, and said: "But the handsome man withdrew, but Daddy wants to stay here." But if Han Jiuqu and Dong Jackal Tiger join forces to commit it, what if so? β
"You don't have to worry about that. My Ma Shouyuan has been on the battlefield for many years, what wind and waves have I never seen? Earlier, I had ordered the sergeants* to pack up and ordered the scouts to secretly withdraw some of their baggage from the battlefield. As soon as Han Jiuqu or the officers and soldiers in Chen Cangcheng moved, I immediately led my troops to withdraw. Ma Teng smiled confidently, and there was a hint of cunning in his eyes.
In history, Ma Tengneng and Han Sui, known as the 'Nine Songs of the Yellow River', confronted each other in Xiliang for many years, and even later, with the activity of Ma Chao, Pang De and others, he also overpowered Han Sui, and he was not a reckless man.
Ma Zongheng also knew that Ma Teng was careless and careful, so he was relieved, and at the same time, he also understood that the reason why Ma Teng refused to withdraw lightly was because he was afraid of startling the snake and being discovered by Han Sui.
Moreover, Ma Zongheng also thought of one thing, after these days of getting along, he found that his 'father' was a master who refused to suffer. The reason why he was willing to take such a risk must have been other factors besides the kingdom's promise to join forces with him.
However, Ma Zongheng didn't ask much, secretly thinking that Ma Teng didn't tell himself, so he naturally had his reasons.
"The boy understood. I'm going to prepare. After sorting out his thoughts, Ma bowed and was about to leave.
Suddenly, Ma Teng waved his hand and stopped him.
"Xi'er is slow, there is one more thing for my father, I want to tell you."
"Daddy's command, just say it. Listen up, child. β
Ma Zongheng turned around, and as soon as he finished speaking, Ma Teng suddenly grinned, patted him on the shoulder and said, "You are also eighteen years old this year, I think that at your age, my father would have already gotten married." It's time for you to start a family and start a career for my Ma family.
Dad heard that there is a daughter under the knee of the handsome, who is not only beautiful like a flower, but also well-read, and is a famous talented woman in Tianshui County, which can be described as both talented and beautiful.
Such a beautiful woman is rare in the world. Dad took matters into his own hands and set up a marriage for you and her. It's rare that the handsome man can also afford you, and agreed to the marriage of the Ma and Wang families. When you sent Dashuai to Tianshui this time, you also stopped by to see your fiancΓ©e, and the two contacted their relationship. Remember, don't disgrace my Ma family's face! β
Ma Zongheng couldn't help but look stunned when he heard this, he had not been in this era for two months, and suddenly asked him to marry a woman he had never met, he naturally resisted in his heart.
"Daddy! This! Ma Zongheng opened his mouth and was about to refuse.
Ma Teng interrupted first: "Men should get married and women should get married, not to mention marriage, parents are in charge of marriage in ancient and modern times!" What is there to say! Without further ado, hurry down and prepare! In case there is some negligence and a big mistake, I am the only one who asks!! β
Although he has only been a father and son for less than two months, Ma Zongheng knows very well that Ma Teng's temperament has always been the same. And either because Ma Zongheng himself has the blood of the Ma family, or because of his guilt for Ma Xi, Ma Zongheng has gradually treated Ma Teng as his father.
Ma Zongheng knew that if he and Ma Teng quarreled at this time, the two would not give in to each other, and they would definitely quarrel upside down.
Fortunately, Ma Zongheng is not a tenacious person, he bowed his head and answered, as if he was silently protesting, and without waiting for Ma Teng to speak, he walked straight out of the tent.
"You!!" Ma Teng saw that Ma Zongheng seemed to be losing his temper, and couldn't help but stare at him, and was about to scream angrily, but Ma Zongheng was already out of the tent.
"Humph, stinky boy! Don't think that if you make some contributions, you can be on an equal footing with Lao Tzu! Ma Teng snorted coldly, retracted his gaze, and then smiled very shyly: "As long as my Ma family marries the Wang family, with the weak nature of the kingdom, Tianshui will belong to my Ma family sooner or later!" Eh, Xi'er is still young, I don't know the severity, and it looks wooden on the surface, but her temperament is actually more stubborn than a donkey! I don't know who it's like! β
Ma Teng talked to himself in this box, sometimes laughing, sometimes sighing. In that compartment, Ma Zongheng frowned, his eyes were on fire, and he walked with great strides, because he was sturdy, like a tiger and a bear, and looked terrible, and the generals and soldiers who passed by around him were afraid to avoid it, and they retreated one after another.
It is said that Ma Zongheng hates others for manipulating his fate without authorization in his life, even if this person is his 'Lao Tzu', he can't do it!
"Humph! I'll never marry a woman I don't like, definitely! After Ma Zongheng secretly decided, his expression improved a little, and before he knew it, he had come to his camp. At this time, not long after the training under the command of Ma Zongheng was completed, they all dismounted and rested on the side.
"What? A fierce look? You were scolded by your son? Hu Che'er greeted him very uninterestingly and said in a sarcastic tone.
When there were only the two of them, Hu Che'er either called Ma Zongheng by his name, or unceremoniously called 'you'. Ma Zongheng knew that this was Hu Che'er's so-called self-esteem, and he didn't bother to pay attention to it.
"Lao Hu, pass my order, the whole team immediately get up to eat, then pack up, rest until the second watch, give me light equipment to form a team, then I have my own instructions!" Ma Zongheng's face was solemn, and he said in a condensed voice. Hu Che'er's face changed slightly, and from Ma Zongheng's tone, he could feel that tonight's trip was by no means easy, and his expression was immediately shocked, and he arched his hand and said: "No!" β
As night fell, before I knew it, it was the second watch. On this night, the moonlight was cold, and sometimes a strange wind blew, which made the surrounding woods rustle, and sometimes startled the birds and birds, and let out bursts of chirping.
In the Majia camp, although it was the second watch, it was still brightly lit. Ma Teng was closing his eyes in the tent to recuperate, and suddenly a veteran in his forties walked in, knelt down on one knee and said, "Lord, the eldest prince has led the deployment to Hutoupo!" β