"Hmph, Master Guo said it nicely. But if all parts of Yanzhou are marked with high taxes like Puyang City, even if there are people from all over the world, but without those wealthy families and businessmen coming, how long can a single Ma family hold on!? ”

"At this point, Lord Tian doesn't have to worry about my father-in-law. My father-in-law has repeatedly implemented this clause, and the ultimate goal is only to make everyone like a dragon. My father-in-law believes that with the support of these policies, the people will strive for self-improvement, and within ten years, they will be able to do their own business, work hard to become rich and strong, and become a wealthy businessman who will blossom everywhere in Yanzhou, making Yanzhou the commercial center of the world! Guo Jiahe Zhenzi, this sentence came out, Tian Yu was so frightened that the scene changed greatly, and he couldn't help shouting: "General Ma's gamble is too big, just rely on those ordinary people, once the bet is lost, then General Ma will be all over!" ”

"This is the special thing about my lord, he is not like those arrogant kings, nor like those nobles who are too high-eyed, who despise the common people, blindly think about slavery and drive, and treat them like mud on the ground.

On the contrary, he always believes that no matter how mediocre and incompetent a person is, as long as he has a heart of self-improvement, he will definitely be able to bloom beautiful flowers!

He is not like some people who preach righteousness, but he sincerely believes in loving and protecting his people, and is willing to pay and sacrifice for them. I thought that this was a great benevolence and righteousness! ”

Guo Jia's words fell, leaving Tian Yu speechless and speechless on the spot. If it was ten years ago, when Tian Yu was still hot-blooded, or because of Guo Jia's words, he took refuge under Ma Zongheng's command.

Because the Ma Zongheng in Guo Jia's mouth is so different, whether it is his ideas or his approach, he can often hit the weakest point of people's hearts and resonate.

After all, the most basic thing for people to get along with each other is trust!

Tian Yu, the company commander, was angry, and it was difficult to calm down the complicated feelings in his heart for a while. Guo Jia looked at it and smiled slightly, looked at Ma Zongheng, who was being supported by the people, and showed a satisfied smile.

After a while, Ma Zongheng finally led a group of civil and military officers to the Puyang Palace, Guo Jia and Tian Yu were already waiting, and when they saw Ma Zongheng, they hurriedly bowed their hands. Tian Yu's eyes were fixed, and with a heart of admiration, he looked at Ma Zongheng. But I saw that Ma Zongheng was very different from the legendary virtuous king, just look at him full of strength, burly and strong, like a ghost and god exuding a terrifying coercive momentum, at first glance, it looks like a self-respecting overlord!

Seeing Ma Zongheng waving his hand, Guo Jia and Tian Yu hurriedly got out of the way. Ma Zongheng walked quickly to the hall and sat down on the big seat, and the civil and military who came quickly went to both sides to sit down, and after bowing in unison, Ma Zongheng waved his hand again, and everyone sat down one after another.

"You are Liu Xizi's military advisor, Tian Guorang!?" Ma Zongheng squinted, looked at Tian Yu, and asked rather rudely.

When Tian Yu heard this, he changed color slightly, but he didn't dare to be angry, so he quickly stood up and replied: "Back to Ma Zhengbei, Yu Zheng is a military advisor under Uncle Liu Huang. This time! ”

"Liu Xizi wants my ally to send troops to Jizhou, so that he can go to Youzhou to rescue at the call of Gongsun Zhan, or is it trying to plot Youzhou?" Ma Zongheng grinned and shouted without hesitation.

If it was usual, Tian Yu would have secretly scolded the husband in his heart, but after talking with Guo Jia and his previous understanding of Ma Zongheng, how could Tian Yu dare to have the slightest contempt, and Ma Zongheng hit the nail on the head, so he pointed out the purpose of his trip, and couldn't help but say with a smile: "Ma Zhengbei is really like a god!" It is said that this Yuan Bengui was the general of the world, but he has always coveted the land of my Han Dynasty, and he still has a lack of heart in the whole of Hebei, and wants to start a war again and annihilate Lord Gongsun. Uncle Liu Huang was taken care of by Lord Gongsun back then, and he couldn't bear to die under Yuan Benchu's butcher's knife!! Ma Zhengbei is a hero of the world, invincible in the world, my lord hopes that Ma Zhengbei will send troops together, just when my lord and Gongsun jointly take back Youzhou, take the opportunity to conquer the land of Jizhou, it is best to let Yuan Benchu eat the evil fruits he sowed!! ”

"Hahahaha~~!! This is said beautifully, Liu Xizi just wants me to join forces with him and divide the land of Jizhou and Youzhou equally!! When the horse heard this, he burst out laughing. At this time, Pang De, who was sitting on the chief of the generals, narrowed his lion eyes and said with a cold face: "Jizhou is Yuan Benchu's base camp, although Yuan Benchu intends to send troops to Youzhou this time, but he is secretly very wary of my Yanzhou soldiers and horses will take the opportunity to sneak attack. And once our army really rashly sends troops, it will cause the Hebei army to counterattack, and then Liu Xizi can unite with Gongsun Zhan to take advantage of the situation, this abacus is really wonderful~!! ”

When Tian Yu heard this, his face turned grim, and he stepped out, but he had the posture of fighting the heroes, and said with a shocked color: "General Red Lion's words are wrong, Yuan Benchu had no intention of supporting the imperial court, and he has been more self-respecting over the years, and his heart is habitable, and he is really a thief!" You and I are both courtiers of the Han Dynasty, and we should work together to get rid of them in order to serve the court! ”

"The so-called famous teacher, Yuan Benchu is a general of the imperial court after all, if there is no imperial edict, we will jointly attack, I am afraid that we will become traitors!" Cheng Yu's face was cold, and he immediately answered.

"Lord Gongsun is the Youzhou pastor sealed by the imperial court, and he commands the land of Youzhou. In recent years, Yuan Benchu has made his son Yuan Tan the pastor of Youzhou, and in addition, he has handed over the land of the two states to Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, and has already regarded Hebei as the land of his Yuan family. My lord has already played the imperial court, and presumably His Majesty will issue an edict soon! Tian Yu replied sharply.

When Cheng Yu heard this, he turned slightly gloomy and didn't answer first. At this time, Guo Jia subconsciously wiped the two whiskers on his mouth and said with a smile: "Hehe, it seems that the country is prepared this time." It's just that as General Pang said, Jizhou is the base camp of the Yuan family, not only well-guarded, but also strong and strong, and it is really a little difficult for us to attack alone. ”

Tian Yu also smiled when he heard this, and replied: "Jizhou is rich in money and grain, and it is the richest place in Hebei. After all, my lord has always admired Ma Zhengbei, and thinks that Ma Zhengbei is more suitable for the position of this general than Yuan Benchu! ”

Tian Yu's implication is that Liu Bei is willing to support Ma Zongheng to get Jizhou and replace Yuan Shao's position. And if Liu Bei really gets Youzhou, his power is all behind the Ma clan's forces, Ma Zongheng wants to secure the rear, and it is particularly important to get Liu Bei's support.

However, in this troubled world, there is no integrity at all. Although Ma Zongheng believes in the people under his command, it does not mean that he will blindly trust others, because he is a thick and black hero like Liu Bei!

Ma Zongheng's ghostly eyes flashed, and he secretly looked at Guo Jia. Guo Jiasui was dark, and asked again: "Uncle Liu Huang can look up to my father-in-law so much, which is naturally the honor of my father-in-law." If Uncle Liu Huang sent a national envoy this time, it is enough to show his sincerity. But if we want our army to send troops, there are two conditions, which must be complete, and both are indispensable! ”

Tian Yu was obedient, and immediately looked shocked, and hurriedly said: "Please also ask Lord Guo to speak up." ”

"First, without His Majesty's edict, our army will never move a single soldier!"

"Of course."

"Second, if our army does not see the start of the war in Youzhou, it will never move rashly!"

As soon as Guo Jia's words came out, Tian Yu couldn't help but show a little hesitation. When he came this time, he also wanted the Ma Jiajun to raise troops first, after all, in this way, the Ma Jiajun would be able to attract the attention of the Hebei Army, so that his deployment could enter Youzhou as much as possible and attack the Hebei Army with Gongsun Zhan's soldiers and horses.

I didn't know that Guo Jia thought of going with him, and now it is obvious that the initiative is in Guo Jia's hands.

Tian Yu frowned, and couldn't help but think about it. At this time, Guo Jia said with a smile: "The country doesn't have to rack your brains, as long as one of these two conditions is missing, my Ma Jiajun will never send troops!" ”

Guo Jia said it categorically, and there was no room for maneuver. When Tian Yu heard this, he couldn't help but change his complexion, but he also knew that he had lost the initiative, and he was afraid that he would not be able to compete with Guo Jia, so he replied: "I am willing to listen to Lord Guo's arrangement!" ”

Guo Jia was obedient, so he threw a look at Ma Zongheng. Ma Zongheng was shocked and said, "Okay! If this is the case, then I will wait for Uncle Liu's good news! ”

Ma Zongheng said, just had the meaning of telling Tian Yu to retreat. At this time, Tian Yu suddenly shouted: "There is one more thing, please ask General Ma to be magnanimous and promise the villain." ”

"What?"

"The villain wants to ask General Ma for someone. This person is a friend of my lord, and has traveled in Youzhou, familiar with the terrain of Youzhou, this time to conquer Youzhou, left and right need this person to lead the way. Ignorance! ”

"Are you talking about Jian Xianhe?" When Ma Zongheng heard half of it, he interrupted Tian Yu's words and asked sharply.

"It's this person, I don't know what General Ma means?"

When Ma Zongheng heard this, he smiled brightly and said unhurriedly: "Hehe, do you know that someone also asked me for someone last time, but what was the final result?" ”

Tian Yu was obedient, his face couldn't help but change, although he had heard about this matter for a long time, but when he heard Ma Zongheng's threat, he couldn't help but be startled. Of course, Ma Zongheng naturally would not admit that he killed Yan Liang, and Tian Yu did not dare to speculate.

However, thinking of Liu Bei's order, Tian Yu still gritted his teeth, quickly knelt down, and said in shock: "General Ma, this person is really extremely important to our army, and it turns out that the Ma and Liu families are allies, so they should help each other, and I also ask General Ma to raise his noble hand and borrow this person for the time being." ”

"Haha, this mouth is beautiful, but I'm afraid it's a borrowing and there is no turning back. And didn't you say that we should help each other? It just so happened that our army lacked a lot of military rations, so I asked the benevolent Uncle Liu Huang to give 3,000 quintals of food as a supply for our army. Pang De glared at the lion's eyes and shouted, the conditions that the lion opened like a big mouth suddenly made Tian Yu's face change suddenly.

But at this time, Ma Zongheng was a little tempted, because when he talked about this Jian Yong, he couldn't help but feel a little troubled, it turned out that since Jian Yong was forced to stay, he was lazy and lazy all day long, causing trouble, and a few times he also got involved with a few hooligans and ruffians. Ma Zongheng was angry about this several times, and even put Jian Yong in prison, but Jian Yong was happy, sleeping with his head covered in the cell every day, and eating when he woke up, without repentance. Ma Zongheng knew that this Jian Yong had no intention of entering the ranks, so he killed him, and he was afraid of affecting his reputation.

"General Pang's 3,000 quintals of grain are too much, and our army's food is also in short supply, I don't know if this amount is possible?" Tian Yu asked with a begging for mercy. When Pang De heard that Tian Yu was still in the mood to bargain, he felt very happy, because Tian Yu was willing to pay such a big price for a waste like Jian Yong, which just proves that this Jian Yong is far from being as simple as it seems.

"Humph!! Just 3,000 quintals of grain, not a single grain of rice can be missing!! Pound shouted. Tian Yu's face changed continuously, and suddenly he looked at Ma Zongheng again, and asked respectfully.