Xiliang is far away from Hebei, and it is not close to Xudu.

Yuan Shang's envoy had already arrived in Xiliang.

Ma Teng and Han Sui were invited.

The war in the Central Plains has been going on for a long time, and the Cao family has completely gained the upper hand in several successive wars.

Whether it is Ma Teng or Han Sui, although they don't want the Cao family to sit big, they don't dare to tie up with the Yuan family, which has declined, to oppose the Cao family.

In Ma Teng's room, he sat at the top, flanked by several heroic young generals.

Especially with the one closest to him.

This person has a tiger's back and a bear's waist, and he doesn't have to be shorter in terms of height.

Because he lives in Xiliang all the year round, although he is handsome, his skin is slightly rough like that of the Qiang people.

He is none other than Ma Teng's eldest son, Ma Chao.

Ma Chao followed Ma Teng to crusade against the Qiang people when he was more than ten years old, and led the army alone at the age of twenty-one.

Because of his ability to fight well, the people of Xiliangqiang are very afraid of him.

The eyes of the Ma family's father and son all fell on the outside of the house, as if they were waiting for someone.

A guard came to the door, saluted and said, "General Qiyu, General Han is here." ”

It was Han Sui who Ma Teng was waiting for.

He said to the guards, "Quickly invite General Han to come in and speak." ”

The guards retreated, and Ma Teng also stood up, and led his sons to the door.

When he arrived at the door, Han Sui had already walked into the house.

Clenching his fists, Ma Teng said, "Wenyue, you can be regarded as here." ”

"You called me over in a hurry, is it because of Yuan Shang's matter?" Han Sui asked.

"The envoy of the Yuan family also went to see Wen Yue?" Ma Teng asked.

"Come to Xiliang to move the rescue soldiers, can they still not see me?" Han Sui said: "Yuan Shang plans to start a decisive battle with the Cao family, but I always think that he will not succeed much this time. ”

"Wenyue and I have the same idea." Ma Teng said: "I thought about it, after the two battles of Guandu and Cangting, the Cao family is no longer as weak as it was back then. And now His Majesty is in Xudu, if we are enemies of the Cao family, Cao Cao can give us the charge of a chaotic minister and thief. ”

"It's not like we haven't done it before." Han Sui said: "When Dong Zhuo entered Luoyang, you also helped him guard Chang'an. ”

"It's all old things, so don't mention it." Ma Teng waved his hand: "I invited Wen Yue to come here to discuss this matter and see if I should assist the Yuan family." ”

"Shou Cheng thinks we should not?" Han Sui asked.

"It's because I don't know how to choose, that's why I called you to discuss." Ma Teng said a little depressed: "If I can make a decision, what else do I want you to do?" ”

"I heard that in addition to asking us for help, Yuan Shang also sent people to the Hetao." Han Sui said: "Although you and I have guarded Xiliang for many years, we have also followed Dong Zhuo at the beginning. However, after all, we were fighting in our own family at that time, and no matter who the world fell into, we couldn't run a big man. ”

"Wen Yue means......" Ma Teng seemed to understand what Han Sui meant.

"If the Huns enter the Central Plains and they don't leave, what should we do?" Han Sui said: "After all, it is impossible for the Xiliang army to be stationed in the Central Plains, is it possible that we want to leave the army behind and fight with the Huns again?" If it is fought, the strength of the Xiliang Army will definitely plummet, and it will be broken by others at any time. If we don't fight, the Huns will act recklessly in the Central Plains, and we will be sinners through the ages! ”

"I see!" Ma Teng said: "I will refuse the Yuan family. ”

"What are you doing in such a hurry?" Ma Teng was about to ask people to reject the envoy of the Yuan family, but Han Sui said: "The Yuan family sent people to find us, and they regarded us as human beings. However, the Cao family has not moved so far, even if you reject the Yuan family, you will not be able to get any benefits from the Cao family. ”

"As long as this thing doesn't set yourself on fire, it's already a blessing." Ma Teng shook his head and said, "How can Wen Yue still think of asking for benefits from the Cao family? ”

"If you don't help the Yuan family, you will do the Cao family a great favor." Han Sui said: "Cao Mengde has to give some benefits. What's more, this time, our Xiliang Army is not not leaving Xiliang. With our response, the Cao family will have a greater chance of winning. Shouldn't he give us some benefits? ”

"What does Wenyo mean ......," Ma Teng asked.

"Don't pay attention to the envoy of the Yuan family for now, let him live here well." Han Sui said: "When Cao Mengde's envoy arrives, it will not be too late for us to make a decision. ”

"Sure enough, there are still a lot of ideas for Wenyue." Ma Teng said: "I'm worried about this matter, and Wen Yue actually said the key ...... in just a few words."

Ma Teng and Han Sui were talking, and a guard came to the door.

The guard said to Ma Teng: "General Qiqi, a group of people stopped at the gate of the city, saying that they came to Xiliang on the order of Cao Cao and wanted to join forces with the general to attack the Yuan family. ”

Ma Teng and Han Sui glanced at each other.

Han Sui said: "What, I said that Cao Mengde would send someone over, but I didn't expect it to be with me." ”

"They're just in time." Ma Teng said: "Since they are here, we will also put on a show for them to see, and ask Cao Mengde for some benefits first." ”

The people sent by the Cao family also arrived in Xiliang.

The Xiongnu in the Hetao area have already sent troops and are rushing to the Central Plains.

And the Yuan family's army is also deploying in Hebei.

Under the leadership of Guo Yuan, Yuan's army successively captured several cities in Hedong and prepared for a decisive battle with Cao's army in Hedong.

The people who Cao Shuo arranged to return to Shouchun had already sent the spear pattern he drew to the Shouchun craftsman's workshop.

Chen Gong stayed in Shouchun, and 30,000 Cao troops drove to Hebei under the leadership of Tian Feng.

At the same time, Cao Cao's army was not idle.

Zhong Kun and Guo Yuan had already started a war in Hedong, and the two sides attacked each other, although Zhong Kun failed to break Yuan's army, but also prevented Yuan's army from making further moves.

The war was urgent, and Cao Shuo ordered the Huainan army to drive to Xudu, and he himself did not return to Shouchun.

In Ding Yao's room, Cao Shuo, who was wearing armor, sat at the table, while Ding Yao sat on the side holding his hands, staring at his handsome but heroic face.

"Zirong has grown up, but it is becoming more and more reassuring." Ding Yao said: "On this expedition, the Yuan family is entangled with the Xiliang army and the Huns......"

"Where did my mother get the news?" Cao Shuo asked with a smile.

"Where else do you need to get the news?" Ding Yao said: "The whole Xu capital is spreading the ......"

"Rumors in the market are not necessarily accurate." Cao Shuo said: "Mother, don't believe that, I got the news that Ma Teng and Han Sui have rejected the Yuan family, and are leading the army from Xiliang to help our Cao family." ”

"And such a thing?" Ding Yao was surprised and said, "Could it be that the Yuan family does not give as many benefits as our Cao family?" ”

"The benefits are not necessarily less than those given by the Cao family." Cao Shuo said: "However, the benefits given by the Cao family can be cashed, but the benefits given by the Yuan family are just empty nonsense. Han Sui and Ma Teng are not stupid, how could they not know how to choose? ”

(End of chapter)