During the banquet, Cao Shuo and Cao Ren sang and harmonized.

Cao Shuo always spoke from the position of the Xiliang Army, asking for them the opportunity to fight.

But Cao Ren pushed back and looked reluctant.

Ma Teng and the others saw that Cao Ren didn't seem to be willing to let the Xiliang army fight, and their determination to fight was much stronger, and they also tried to persuade Cao Ren together with Cao Shuo.

In the end, Cao Ren couldn't talk about them, and in the case of "helplessness", he handed over the task of attacking to the Xiliang army.

After Ma Teng and the others left, Cao Ren sent Cao Shuo outside the barracks.

"It's still a lot of ways to be a child." Cao Ren said: "Come and go, our army doesn't even need to go to the battlefield, this battle is about to be over." ”

"General, don't let your guard down too much." Cao Shuo said: "It is said that Guo Yuan is not a good person, in case the Xiliang army is not his opponent, the general has to come forward to help." ”

"In any case, the main attack is not us, and the soldiers can also suffer less." Cao Ren said: "If it weren't for Gongzi, I don't know how many soldiers would stay in Hebei." ”

"When this battle is over, the general must cooperate with me and invite Ma Teng and others to Xudu." Cao Shuo said: "When they arrive in Xudu, we have a way to make Xiliang surrender, and the Cao family does not need to send troops to Xiliang in the future." ”

Cao Ren nodded: "Childe has even seen this, I really admire it." ”

"I'll go back to the camp first." Cao Shuo said: "Until there is no result in this battle, I will not let the soldiers leave. Although I know that with the strength of the Liang army and the generals under the command of the west, they will definitely be able to defeat Guo Yuan. However, the more secure we are, the more certain we are! ”

Cao Ren arched his hand: "Son, go slowly, I won't send it far." ”

"General, please come back." Cao Shuo returned the salute and turned to get on the war horse.

Seeing Cao Shuo go away, Cao Ren instructed the guards: "Pass the order, pay close attention to the movements of the Xiliang army and the Yuan army, and report to me at any time!" ”

Cao Shuo and Cao Ren handed over the main attack to Ma Teng and others.

When the servants returned to the barracks, not only did they not feel that something was wrong, but they also praised Cao Shuo.

"I've long heard that Cao Zirong is a hero, and I never know what is so good about him." Back at the barracks, Ma Teng said: "I met him in the past two days, and I learned that he is not only a soldier like a god, but also a man. He didn't want to give us credit for such a thing. ”

"Maybe Cao Zirong doesn't want to fight." Han Sui said: "After all, fighting a war is a ...... that kills people."

"Can the Yuan army be more difficult to deal with than the Huns?" Ma Teng waved his hand and said: "That's not the case, he has 30,000 soldiers and horses under his command, and Cao Ren also has 20,000 there." 50,000 elite soldiers attacked 20,000 Yuan troops, old and weak, and there was a reason why they couldn't win? ”

"Shou Cheng is not wrong to say so." Han Sui said: "Breaking through Guo Yuan, our Xiliang Army is indeed the first achievement. If Cao Zirong is really willing to ask for credit for us, this time we will get more benefits from the imperial court than before. ”

"When have we ever received benefits from the imperial court in the past?" Ma Teng said: "When Li Dao and Guo Yan were in trouble, I led my troops to King Qin, although it didn't work out, but now Your Majesty has not said anything afterwards. It's chilling. ”

"Father, uncle." Ma Chao said on the side: "I asked them for the first battle, but it wasn't for merit......"

"If it's not for merit, why should we fight?" Glaring at him fiercely, Ma Teng said, "In front of Cao Zirong and Cao Ren, don't you think you have too much to say?" ”

was reprimanded by Ma Teng again, and Ma Chao lowered his head.

Han Sui said on the side: "Since Meng Qi said so, there must be a reason for him. Shou Cheng shouldn't always scold, listen to him first. ”

Ma Teng had a cold face and said to Ma Chao: "You tell me, not for merit, why do you want to ask for war?" ”

"Our army is stationed in Xiliang, and there are still Qiang people who are difficult with us in the past." Ma Chao replied: "Now the Qiang people don't dare to cause trouble in Xiliang anymore, and the soldiers haven't been in battle to kill the enemy for a long time. If the soldiers are not allowed to go into battle for a long time, it is hard to guarantee that they will remember what the battlefield was like in the future. Now in troubled times, although Xiliang is located on the border, it is coveted sooner or later. Instead of letting the soldiers rest all day long, it is better to find an opportunity to sharpen their blades. ”

Ma Teng and Han Sui glanced at each other.

Han Sui said: "It is still Meng Qi who has a more long-term vision than us. The two of us just thought of the credit, but Meng Qi thought of the soldiers of the Xiliang Army who had not been in battle for too long. ”

"You have some truth in what you say!" Ma Teng waved his hand: "However, it can't be said that you said those words in front of Cao Zirong and Cao Ren. Since the position of pioneer has been handed over to you, you can go first. Prepare our troops and horses, and we will attack Yuan's army early tomorrow morning. ”

Ma Chao bowed and said to Ma Teng and Han Sui: "Father, uncle, I will retire first!" ”

Seeing Ma Chao leave, Han Sui said: "Sometimes I really envy Shoucheng. ”

"What do I have to envy?" Ma Teng said: "There are not as many soldiers and horses as you, and the territory is not as wide as you." If you want to say envy, it should be me. ”

"Although I have more soldiers and horses, I don't have a son like Meng Qi under my knees." Han Sui smiled and said, "If I can change it, I am willing to use all the soldiers and horses to exchange it for a Meng Qi with you." ”

Ma Teng was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "General Han said that he was joking, although Meng Qi has the strength to do so, he is not like the general said, he can exchange tens of thousands of horses for him." ”

Han Sui laughed, patted Ma Teng's shoulder and said, "You and I are already old, and in more than ten years, won't our territory and soldiers and horses be handed over to a young general like Meng Qi?" That's why I envy you. ”

"Cao Ren is also a child." Han Sui was talking about Ma Chao, but Ma Teng refused to mention more, he diverted the topic and said: "Invite us to the banquet, and the wine is not good, but we just eat a stomach of meat, which will make a few sips of wine to drink." ”

"I've got a few jars of good wine." Han Sui asked, "Do you want to drink a few cups together?" ”

"That's the best." Ma Teng arched his hand and said, "I'm bothering General Han!" ”

Ma Teng went to Han Sui to drink, Ma Chao returned to the barracks and instructed the guards: "Go and call Pang De." ”

Pang De, the general of Xiliang, is a subordinate general under Ma Chao.

Although there is only one word difference between him and Pang Degong, who served Cao Shuo, the two are one and the same, and there is a world of difference.

Not long after the guards left, Ma Chao heard his voice coming from outside the tent: "General Qiyu, General Pang is here." ”

Ma Chao commanded, "Please let him in." ”

The curtain was lifted, the guards withdrew and stood aside, and a burly general Xiliang bent down and walked in.

PS: Chapter 10, it's been eight days in a row, one of which is 30,000 words, are you enjoying it now? I'm exhausted......

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