Chapter Seventy-Four: The Road to Beijing

The edict was issued, and the entire Xiliang was in turmoil. Ma Teng in two years, even Tianshui, Nan'an, and Xiliang are not driven, it can be said that he is highly valued by the imperial court, and his power is so great that he suddenly became the second largest warlord in Xiliang. But the people in the Xiliang area all know that the reason why Ma Teng can have today's majesty is because he gave birth to a good son. And now he, a good son, has to pay the price for this, and go to the place where it is said that eating people does not spit out bones, the imperial capital - Luoyang.

Sanfu territory, Yicheng.

"He Jin, you are an incompetent butcher~!! Dare to do bad things about Lao Tzu~~!! I can't spare you~~!! I can't spare you~~!! Dong Zhuo roared so hard that the entire hall seemed to be shaking, and all the civil and military officers were afraid and didn't dare to make a sound.

It turned out that Dong Zhuo had launched Yan Xing's recommendation letter to Nan'an in Luoyang a long time ago, and as long as the imperial court issued an order, Yan Xing would be able to take office. I didn't know that the imperial court had been delaying, and Dong Zhuo didn't care much about it at first, but then he listened to the report and said that He Jin seemed to be interested in promoting Ma Teng to Xiliang, so he had a hint of foreboding. When Dong Zhuo was about to send letters and some soft messages to He Jin, the edict of the imperial court had already reached Tianshui, and Ma Teng had officially become Xiliang's farewell.

"Lord, although Butcher He is on good terms with the main bus on the surface, he is secretly wary of the lord going to the Central Plains. Judging from the current situation, as I guessed before, Butcher He was afraid that the lord would stand on the side of Zhang Rang's group of eunuchs, and on the surface, he would appease first, but secretly he was buying time to exterminate Zhang Rang's group of eunuchs. Wait for Zhang Rang to get rid of it, I'm afraid that the next thing Butcher He will have to deal with is the lord!! Li Ru quickly took a step forward and said sharply. When Dong Zhuo heard this, a pair of bear-like giant eyes suddenly shot out two fierce lights, and hissed: "He butcher, he dares!" Lao Tzu let him die a good death~~!! ”

Li Ru took a deep breath, his eyes suddenly became a little more ruthless, and said: "The reason why Butcher He persuaded His Majesty to seal Ma Shouyuan as Xiliang this time is not to drive Xiliang, and he does not hesitate to interfere with my Xiliang political affairs and offend the lord. All because Ma Shouyuan actually agreed to send his son Ma Xi to Luoyang as a hostage under the butcher of Nahe. I also have to say that this Ma Shouyuan is really ruthless, but with the current situation in Luoyang, this is undoubtedly sending sheep into the tiger's mouth. But from another point of view, Confucianism thought that he was a mouse, this son was brave and resourceful, and he really had the wind of Fubo, with his skills, within three years, he could occupy half of Xiliang, and if he was given five years, he could even annihilate Han Sui and compete with the lord for hegemony in Xiliang. In this way, it disrupted the overall plan of the lord to enter the Central Plains.

It's a pity that Ma Shouyuan is loyal and incompetent, and he actually pushed his own Qilin'er into a place of no return. However, this son is extraordinary, and Confucianism has a plan to get rid of this trouble as soon as possible! ”

Under Li Ru's analysis, Dong Zhuo thought about it carefully, and felt that this was the case, and the expression on his face immediately improved a lot, and now he heard that Li Ru had a plan, and couldn't help but show his eyes, and asked busily: "What is Wenyou's plan, hurry up~~!" ”

After Li Ruzuo bowed, he was shocked and said: "That Ma Xi will soon go to Luoyang, the way must pass through Sanfu, such as today's chaos, there are bandits everywhere, even the Hedong area is not peaceful, why don't the lord send a team of elites disguised as bandits, but if Ma Xi passes the three shops, to the territory of Hedong, he will send someone to kill him, a hundred!" ”

As soon as Li Ru said this, Niu Fu frowned and said: "I actually want to kill this Ma family child, why don't you do it directly in Sanfu!?" What if he escapes? ”

Niu Fu's almost idiotic remarks directly made Dong Zhuo go berserk. only heard a roar of 'bang', Dong Zhuo slapped the case violently, and scolded angrily: "You brainless pig head!" If you do it in Sanfu, wouldn't it be a declaration to the world that it was me Dong Zhongying who killed Ma Shouyuan's son!? ”

Niu Fu was so frightened that he didn't know if he understood it, so he hurriedly lowered his head and didn't dare to speak. Li Ru condensed, arched his hand and said: "Confucianism thinks that it will inevitably attract suspicion, if Ma Shouyuan sends someone to ask the lord to come and ask for the customs order, the lord can make it a little difficult." to reassure Ma Shouyuan. ”

Dong Zhuo was obedient, his anger gradually receded, and he grinned and said, "Wen You is still careful, just do what you say!" ”

Sure enough, a few days later, Ma Teng really sent someone to ask for the customs clearance documents, and also sent a lot of silk, treasure blades, and good horses as a tribute. Dong Zhuo didn't appreciate it, and Ma Teng's messenger waited for many days, but he still couldn't see half of Dong Zhuo's figure. It wasn't until about the seventh or eighth day that Ma Teng sent another messenger, and Dong Zhuo received him, falsely claiming that he had a cold recently, and it was inconvenient to see people, and finally issued a customs clearance order.

When the envoy returned to Tianshui, Ma Teng heard that Dong Zhuo deliberately made things difficult, and he was not angry but happy, so he discussed with Ma Zongheng about leaving Luoyang. Ma Zongheng has nothing to do recently, in addition to enjoying family fun with his family these days, he is practicing martial arts with Pang De and Hu Cheer every day, and he has already been prepared. He handed over the Dao and Huangsha City to Cheng Gongying and Pang Rou respectively, and asked the two of them to secretly recruit troops and train soldiers, so as to prepare for the day when the situation in the world is turbulent and subverted, and he will fight in all directions.

Finally came to the day of departure, Wang Yi and Beigong Feng packed up for Ma Zongheng early, in order to avoid adding sadness, but they were unwilling to send each other. Before Ma Zongheng left the door, he kissed his two wives goodbye, and Ma Yunlu, who was pouting, unhappy and tearful on his face, reluctantly left.

However, it was said that Ma Teng led a group of soldiers, and Ma Chao and other heirs were waiting outside the city gate for a long time. Before leaving, Ma Teng's eyes shone and said, "Xi'er, I won't say much about my father." Be careful when you arrive in Luoyang, don't lose the face of my Ma family! ”

Ma Zongheng's face was shocked, and his eyes were blazing, and he replied angrily: "Father, don't worry! The child will not fail to live up to your high expectations! ”

"Good!" Ma Teng nodded heavily, he wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it in front of everyone, he could only express it with his eyes. Ma Zongheng smiled brightly, but he felt the fatherly love in Ma Teng's eyes.

"Brother, Daddy said, when you come back, I will be able to fight with you on the battlefield! When the time comes, I'm sure to surprise you!! Unconsciously, Ma Chao, who is already sixteen years old, looks more handsome and chic than two years ago, majestic, and full of confidence when he speaks. Not long ago, Ma Chao first defeated Hu Che'er in 30 rounds, and narrowly defeated Pang De in 70 rounds. Later, just when Ma Chao was about to challenge Ma Zongheng, the edict arrived, and Ma Teng was afraid that the two brothers would be injured by mistake in a fierce battle, so he specially found Ma Chao and strictly forbade the two to compete. Ma Chao respected Ma Teng very much, and he didn't dare to be disobedient.

"You are my Ma Zongheng's younger brother, naturally extraordinary! Super brother, you have grown up, and the family will be handed over to you!! In fact, Ma Zongheng is also looking forward to fighting with Ma Chao. At this time, the two brothers looked at each other, and their strong brotherly feelings really made the people around them extremely envious.

"Big brother, don't worry!" Ma Chao also showed a bright smile. After hearing this, Ma looked at Ma Teng and his other younger brothers. Ma Xiu, who was a little bolder, hurriedly said: "Big brother, come back quickly, I haven't practiced the sword technique you taught me!" In the future, I will practice knives like you!! ”

As soon as Ma Xiu said this, Ma Teng's face changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal, sighed, and did not speak. Ma Tie also blinked a pair of big eyes, plucked up his courage and said, "Big brother, I will fight with you with my second brother in the future!" ”

Separation, always sad. Ma Zongheng looked at the family in front of him, and his heart was tight, now he has indeed become Ma Xi, in his mind, Ma Teng, Wang Yi, Beigong Feng and Ma Chao, these family members are his most precious treasures.

After saying goodbye one by one, the horse slowly retracted his eyes, clamped the horse's belly, neighed in the red black, and the four hooves suddenly rose, and suddenly turned into a galloping rainbow light, and rushed away. Hu Che'er and Pang De, dozens of Chikui elites, also rode horses to follow.

The horse galloped suddenly, and now it was the end of winter, and in the area of Bai Kaikai outside the city, Ma Zongheng and his party gradually disappeared in front of everyone.

"When my horse is famous all over the world, I will come back to Xiliang~~!!"

Suddenly, an earth-shattering sound came from afar. Hearing all the people in the city, all of them were shocked, and the words lingered in their ears for a long time and could not be dissipated.

On this trip, Ma Zongheng only brought more than 30 people, some replacement clothes, as well as necessary rations and soft food. Everyone traveled lightly, and there was Dong Zhuo's order to pass the customs, and everyone was able to bear hardships and stand hard work, so the journey was extremely fast.

A few days later, the horse crossed Guangwei, passed several passes, and arrived at Chencang. After coming to Chencang, Ma Zongheng went to the battlefield where the Tianyi Army fought with the officers and soldiers to take a look, and when he was about to leave, he suddenly saw seven or eight people, who were chased by officers and soldiers, and those officers and soldiers were each carrying guns and blades, riding BMWs. Several fast horses caught up, either smiling fiercely or scolding fiercely, but they all did the same action in their hands, that is, they stabbed the blades of their guns into the backs of the unarmed people.

"Brute !!" The horse's eyes were violent, and with a loud roar, the horse galloped and charged. Hu Che'er and Pang De were also angry, and each raised his sword to kill him. It is said that the remaining dozen officers and soldiers are still chasing and killing the remaining four civilians who are on the run. Suddenly, I heard a roar, and when I fixed my eyes, I saw a group of cavalry flying in front of me. At the head of the charge was a man who carried a red dragon blade in his hand, like a legendary ghost.

Swish~~!! There was an incomparably crisp sound, and where the red light flew, a head flew up. Immediately after the people and horses separated, the horse met a person, glared fiercely, and slashed down, if there was a momentum to break the world, and instantly split a person in two. Such a bloody and terrifying scene suddenly frightened those officers and soldiers into disarray, and when they were about to escape, Hu Che'er, Pang De and a group of Chikui soldiers were killed one after another, and in a fit of rage, no one showed mercy, and in a while, they killed those officers and soldiers one by one.

And those few people were paralyzed on the ground with fright, until the fighting stopped, and they didn't react, as if they had lost their souls.

"Big brother, are you in trouble!?" Wang Xiaohu jumped off a horse and asked hurriedly. A middle-aged man dressed in patches and now covered with blood, Mo is about forty years old, and has a thin body, he shivered violently, and saw that Wang Xiaohu was well-equipped, so he hurriedly knelt down and bowed: "The official spares his life, the official spares his life~~!" ”

"Big brother, get up quickly, we are not in the same group as those beasts, my head of the family is just the famous little Fubo, just now it was he who saw the unevenness of the road and led us to kill these beasts." Wang Xiaohu said while helping the big man up. When the thin man heard this, he suddenly swelled up with a little surprise, and said, "Little Fubo!? Could it be the son of the horse Fufeng, the invincible little Fubo? ”