In the early morning of March 17, the lead clouds were in the sky and it was extremely hot.

A group of teams walked on the road to Jixian from Guangyang City.

Ma Riyan sat in the carriage and swayed as the carriage advanced, feeling the weather in Youzhou, and was rarely a little irritable.

Of course, since Dong Zhuo came to power, he has been very irritable in the court, but on the way to Youzhou, some violent emotions have also converged a lot with the loss of sight, but I don't know why, today suddenly there is this mood again.

He thought that he should be close to Jixian, compared to Liu Zheng, Liu Yu who met him was the lord of a state after all, and as soon as the holy decree arrived, if Liu Yu really went to the capital to take office, if he was involved and moved his whole body, it would inevitably affect the situation of the entire Han Dynasty, so his mental pressure was also greater.

In such thoughts, I also remembered that when I came to Guangyang City last night, someone under my command asked a monk to tell a fortune.

The priest began to say good things about his subordinates, and later said that if he went north any further, there would be a disaster of blood, and this set of rhetoric was like a charlatan, and when he heard about it, he found someone to drive him out.

Maybe the irritability is also due to the priest.

After all, when I went out in the morning, I saw that the priest disguised himself and mixed into the official post and became a horseman, his behavior was really suspicious, but he was extraordinary, and after being recognized, he left a sentence "Mr. Wujiao, who is entrusted by someone to save people, Uncle Weng does not have to send him off", he knocked down a piece and came out over the wall.

Who is "Mr. Wujiao", Ma Riyan also asked someone, but to his consternation, the person who knew this name was not a native of Guangyang City, but one of his subordinates who came with him.

And the identity of "Mr. Wujiao" made him even more uneasy.

Zuo Ci Zuo Yuanfang is called "Mr. Wujiao", and there was this person among the monks who supplied the first emperor with alchemy in the West Garden.

Later, the court was in turmoil, and a group of monks were almost killed by He Jin and others, and Ma Riyan also heard that there were remnants who were sheltered.

I don't know if this "Mr. Wujiao" is the same Zuo Ci, but if it really is, the other party came with him, the purpose of this is intriguing, and the person behind it is also worth pondering.

He pondered the other party's intention to pretend to be a groom, and he was even more irritable when he remembered the rumors in the capital that "Fang Shi was chaotic in the country".

Suddenly, there were several "Yu ——! in front of the carriage The neighing of the horses, the vision shook for a while, Ma Riyan was startled, and hit a bag on his forehead, and when the carriage stabilized, he jumped out of the carriage, and saw that the good horses pulling the carriage were foaming at the mouth and fell to the ground, and several other horses either fell to the ground, or fell to the ground weakly in a wild rush, and even the rider was not lightly injured.

There was a commotion in the team, and the result was obvious, many of these horses were poisoned, and the person who poisoned them could only be "Mr. Wujiao".

was poisoned unknowingly, Ma Riyan's mood can be imagined, and he covered the bag on his head with a very unConfucian demeanor and scolded his subordinates, but he also knew that it was difficult for laymen to find out the Danding technique of Fang Shi and others, and it was inevitable that he would be hit, and he was more concerned about the next arrangements at this time.

It has been half an hour since they left Guangyang City, and now the location is also a wilderness, according to the accompanying Guangyang County Order, it will take at least half a day to go to Jixian County to ride a horse, and it will naturally take longer to walk.

Ma Riyan usually doesn't pay much attention to pomp, but as an angel, if he goes to Jixian County, it will be too embarrassing to look at it, and the best way at this time is to arrange for the guards to wait here, and then let a few guards and the county order retinue ride a few horses that are still intact to Guangyang to find some horses.

It wasn't long before he thought about the intention of the priest to poison him, and he suddenly looked awe-inspiring when he looked at a wilderness near the official road.

Although Fang had already asked the hundreds of guards accompanying him to guard the surroundings, Ma Riyan still ordered a few people to be sent out to reconnoiter within a radius of 100 miles.

"Liu Yuanjun's benevolent government is to attract millions of displaced people from all over the world, but my Guangyang County is the hinterland of Youzhou, where the state capital is located, there is Liu Yuanjun in charge, and there are countless elite soldiers. Captain Ma doesn't have to be nervous, bandits and horse thieves will never dare to make a mistake here. ”

Seeing that Ma Riyan was uneasy, the Guangyang County Commander appeased, frowned and said: "That Fang Shi is extraordinary, and he can sneak into the official post, but I am afraid that someone under my command will definitely be bought." Lieutenant Ma rest assured, after I can go back, I will take strict precautions and find out the conspirators. ”

Ma Riyan pondered for a moment, "Then it's not a whim, it must be a plan and then act, and it doesn't hesitate to expose my secret hands to leave me here for a while...... Is it really a rescue? Save whom? ”

The holy decree in his hand is to send Liu Yu to the capital to take up the post of Taifu, which can be regarded as eliminating Liu Yu's military power, to be honest, Ma Riyan also has the intention to dissuade Liu Yu from going to Beijing, so as not to be murdered by Dong Zhuo.

That Fang Shi did this, as if he was saving Liu Yu.

can be entrusted by others, but it is clearly a third-party force.

If this person is really Zuo Ci Zuo Yuanfang, it means that the person behind him also has a shadow in the court, so that Zuo Ci can be rescued in the chaos at the beginning, and let Zuo Ci mix into the official post, there must be no doubt that there is a shadow in Youzhou.

Who will be the person who has a shadow son in the capital and Youzhou?

I'm afraid that there are not many people with this ability in this Youzhou, right?

Looking at it this way, the period of replacing the horses seems to be reserved for himself to think calmly, but this person never thought that among his people, there is actually Dong Zhuo's eyeliner?

Jixian County, you must go......

Somewhat calmed down, Ma Riyan thought about it, but suddenly the shouts of the guards sounded beside him, listening to the guards arrayed, the armor and weapons sounded, Ma Riyan stood up.

I saw that on the wilderness on the side of the official road, there was countless wind and dust, and hundreds of white horses and white-robed riders also looked black and oppressive against the background of the clouds, and rushed towards this side.

"White Horse Righteousness?!" Guangyang County Ling shouted in surprise, "What are you doing here?" ”

The name of Gongsun Zan and his white horse Yicong under his command, Ma Riyan has also heard of it, but at this time he is not happy but worried, "Don't you think it's a coincidence?" ”

Thinking of the relationship between Gongsun Chan and Liu Bei, he always felt that "Mr. Wujiao" seemed to be related to Liu Bei, and only Liu Bei had some energy in Youzhou and the court, and he also had dealings with Gongsun Zhan.

A guard came over to ask if he wanted to disarm, Ma Riyan thought about it, nodded, and just walked in front of the people, he saw those white horses from both sides of the road, surrounded the crowd, and a middle-aged man with a white robe jumped off the white horse, and asked with a smile: "The last general rode the captain Gongsun Zhan, and I have seen all the angels." Dare to ask which one is Captain Ma? ”

This question shows that Gongsun Chan understands them, and he is also sure of the conjecture in his heart, Ma Riyan was secretly wary of those white horses who were holding weapons and followed the dismount, and quietly stepped forward and arched his hand: "Ma is here." It's a coincidence that the Captain of the Cavalry came. I happened to have an accident waiting for the horses, and I don't know if the cavalry captain can even out a few, so that I can wait for a decent one to see Liu Youzhou? ”

As a senior and an angel, Ma Riyan was not arrogant, but seemed to be low-voiced, and his demeanor and tone of speech were like a joke, but Gongsun Zhan frowned, glanced around, as if looking at the number of accompanying guards, and said in a suspicious tone: "Captain Ma, are you here to see Liu Youzhou?" ”

"What? Since the Captain knows that I am here, don't you know the inside story? ”

Ma Riyan asked rhetorically, but his heart was faintly uneasy.

Gongsun Zhan's brows furrowed more and more tightly, "Why did I learn the news that you came here to make me a general?" ”

Ma Riyan was stunned, and the deputy beside him stepped forward with a smile and said, "Where did the cavalry captain hear the news?" That man was really harmful. This time, we are waiting to escort the holy decree, which is to prepare for Liu Youzhou to take up the post of Taifu and go to the capital to teach His Majesty. ”

Seeing that the wrinkles between Gongsun Zhan's eyebrows were getting more and more, the deputy observed the words and immediately added: "However, since the cavalry commander has such news, I am afraid that it is not a false rumor, maybe there will be someone after I wait, and the cavalry lieutenant may wish to wait a little longer." A certain is here to congratulate the captain of the cavalry on his high move. ”

"It's too late. I want to go to the sour dates and gather all the loyal ministers and righteous men to crusade against Dong Zhuo, since the angels have also heard about it, why don't you change this holy decree and give it to me first, how about it? ”

In the faint words, the spring breeze passed by, but Ma Riyan felt that the wind was extremely cold, but the irritable feeling was getting stronger and stronger.

It stands to reason that he might as well contribute to this matter, even if he goes back to the court, he has an excuse.

It's just that Gongsun Zhan, as an official of the imperial court, saw that the angel had such an attitude, and tried in vain to modify the holy decree, which is really hateful.

remembered that in the past, he applauded Liu Zheng for shooting Zuo Feng, and when it was his turn, he felt that this kind of person who had no law deserved to die.

What annoyed him the most was how Lu Zigan's two students, even if they did good deeds, they walked one by one in this way of taking the sword sideways and despising the king's law.

If that's the case, how much prestige does the court have at all?!

The deputy changed color when he heard this, and comforted: "Captain Cavalry, what is Dong Xiangguo's crime?" Do not listen to slander and join the thieves. Those thieves are colluding and trying to rebel! It is also rumored that His Majesty is not a king...... This matter must be known to the Captain of the Cavalry, it is all a fictitious thing, and the Captain of the Cavalry must not mess up his position and let the Han Dynasty be destroyed by the hands of the traitors. ”

This explanation made it easy to see the position of the deputy, but Gongsun Zhan was not annoyed, and laughed, "I have naturally heard those rumors, and I have also heard rumors that Da Sima wants to be controlled." This time the angel came, but he had to prepare to transfer Da Sima back to the capital, and he would release his military power in the dark, so as to monitor Da Sima's every move. ”

Martial artists are grooves when they speak!

The deputy scolded secretly, Gongsun Zhan's words were tantamount to heart-wrenching words, he couldn't answer it, and he also found that Gongsun Chan was playing a trick on him, so he seemed to be prepared.

Ma Riyan relieved the siege and said: "Captain Caidu, this matter is a rumor after all, the sacred heart is unpredictable, I still don't talk nonsense." For today's sake, I have to go to Jixian County as soon as possible, and please ride the captain to be accommodating, so that I can leave as soon as possible. ”

"The Sacred Heart is unfathomable?"

Gongsun Zhan's face was absurd, "Captain Ma, Your Majesty is seven years old, what do you say is unpredictable?" Don't you and I know that this decree is not your Majesty's intention at all? Since it wasn't promulgated by His Majesty, it doesn't hurt to change it......"

As if he was a little impatient to try it around the bush like this, Gongsun Zhan arched his hand towards Ma Riyan, and said: "Captain Ma, I'll say directly, I'm going to make this general!" As long as you can supervise all the way to the soldiers, miscellaneous numbers are also acceptable. Then, I went to the sour jujube to meet all the loyal people and crusade against Dong Zhuo! Give me back a big man! ”

These explicit words have completely exposed his thoughts, and the deputy's face is ugly, "Captain Caidu, you ......" Seeing Gongsun Zhan squinting his eyes, he raised his hand to hold the saber on his waist, he immediately shut up, but he also motioned to the guards to pick up their weapons.

Seeing Gongsun Zhan's contemptuous gaze and fierce light, Ma Riyan's expression was shocked, and the Guangyang County Commander also changed color and persuaded: "Captain Caidu, if you want to seek the position of general, you have to go to Jixian County first, right?" Liu Youzhou is also the position of the Great Sima, and he also has authority in such matters, so why don't you go to ......?"

The words stopped abruptly, and the Guangyang County Commander seemed to have thought of something, and looked left and right with an ugly face.

Wilderness, no one around...... It's a good place to kill people and set fires!

"My lord." Seeing that Guangyang County Ling wanted to speak again, Yan Gang raised his spear, raised his eyebrows and licked his lips.

"Captain Ma, you can identify your confidants."

Gongsun Zhan's face was calm, and he seriously bowed his hand ninety degrees and gave a big gift.

Identifying henchmen, of course, is to do something, guessing Gongsun Zhan's plan, those guards immediately put up their weapons, but Bai Ma Yicong also got on the horse, and their expressions were fierce.

In the open wilderness, with infantry against cavalry since ancient times, Ma Riyan's face changed greatly, and he shouted: "Bo Jue, no!" ”

He said righteously: "The old man is cheeky, and he still has a relationship with his brother Zigan and Marquis Zhaolie, so he will have some relationship with you." Bo Jue, you want to seek military power to support the Han family, this kind of thinking can be understood, but what needs to be done without everyone? Even Liu Youzhou has to hide it? ”

Seeing that Gongsun Chan was silent, Ma Riyan said angrily: "It's not that the old man hasn't heard some gossip along the way. Liu Youzhou is diligent in government and loves the people, and he is unfamiliar with the military plot, but doesn't he also give you power and fully support you to guard against barbarians? Dare to ask Bo Jue, do you want a military position in the past, but what military position do you need for sour dates? Now that there are people who have been pretended, they have already had the qualifications to be justified, and the military position is useless in terms of sour dates, but it is necessary to stay here in order to not be restrained by Liu Youzhou......"

"Looks like Shibo guessed."

Gongsun Chan grinned a little unhappily and glanced at the angels, "Is anyone obedient?" I also want a thistle marquis, the fief Jixian. General, General Fenwu...... That's it, you can't really offend too many people. ”

Jixian County is the capital of Youzhou Prefecture, the seat of Guangyang County, and also the seat of Liu Yu, this move is tantamount to preparing to enter Jixian County, and Liu Yu is on an equal footing, plus Gongsun Zhan's men and horses can fight well, Liu Yu has no experience in leading troops, Ma Riyan guessed what Gongsun Chan wanted to do.

His face was pale, "Bo Jue, the old man wants to see his godbrother, I don't know ...... him"

Gongsun Chan raised his right hand, clasped the mud in the nail of his index finger with his thumb, and said with a faint expression: "Don't worry, Shibo, when I get rid of the rest of the people, you have changed the holy decree, and after I send you back, you can meet again another day." ”

Ma Riyan's expression froze, "You ......"

"Leave Captain Ma, the rest of the people, no one will be left!"

Yan Gang grinned, shouted, raised his spear and was about to gallop on his horse, when he saw a black spot suddenly appear on the horizon in the distance.

It didn't take long for smoke and dust to rise, and the black-pressed cavalry rushed towards this side like a wave.