Holding Ma Teng's hands, Cao Shuo said, "General Ma has suffered. ”

"My life is almost gone, how can I feel bitter." Ma Teng smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Although I am not outside, I also know that Cao Gong has tried to kill me many times. ”

"So I'm back." Cao Shuo said: "When I got General Ma's letter, I didn't dare to stay for a moment, so I quickly came to Yecheng. ”

"Because of my business, I also let Childe run away." Ma Teng said: "I feel really guilty in my heart. ”

"General Ma, what are you talking about?" Cao Shuo said: "The general and I are not outsiders, I know that there are difficulties, is it possible for me to sit idly by?" ”

"Actually, I regretted writing the letter." Ma Teng said: "When Gongzi comes back, in case he angers Cao Gong......"

"I've already met my father." Cao Shuo interrupted him: "I was able to come here with my father's permission. ”

"Gong Cao actually allowed Gongzi to come to see me?" Ma Teng was stunned.

"My father was persuaded by me to come of course for me." Cao Shuo said: "The alliance between Meng Qi and Han Sui was originally unexpected. I wondered what the festival should be. ”

"I think so, too." Ma Teng said: "I and his two brothers are in Yecheng, he actually dares to raise troops to rebel, doesn't he want to kill us?" ”

"I think the same as General Ma." Cao Shuo said: "I'm afraid I can't take you out today, and I have to do something with General Ma." ”

"I just tell me what Childe wants me to do." People will have the instinct to survive when they know that they are about to die, Cao Shuo came to Yecheng to let Ma Teng see the hope of life, and he hurriedly asked.

"I also asked the general to write a letter to Meng Qi, asking him why he rebelled." Cao Shuo said: "When I showed the letter to my father, he would believe that the general and Meng Qi did not collude. ”

"I'll write it." Ma Teng said: "I also asked Gongzi to bring pen and ink." ”

"Take pen and ink and give it to General Ma." Cao Shuo instructed Deng Zhan.

Deng Zhan took the order to leave, and after a while, he took the pen and ink.

Ma Teng sat on the hay, spread the snow-white silk on his thighs, and wrote quickly.

After a while, he wrote the letter and handed it to Cao Shuo with both hands: "What does the son think of this letter?" ”

After taking the letter, in the dim light, Cao Shuo read it carefully.

He nodded and said to Ma Teng: "If you are wronged General Ma, wait here for a few more hours, and I will send the letter to my father first." ”

"It's hard work." Ma Teng bowed.

Cao Shuo returned the salute and walked out of the cell.

Cao Cao never left the study.

When Cao Shuo came back with a letter written by Ma Teng, Cao Shuo asked him, "What did Ma Teng say?" ”

"He has already written a letter to Ma Chao." Cao Shuo said: "I also read it just now, every word and sentence in the letter is a reproach to Ma Chao, as long as Ma Chao reads this letter, he will definitely feel guilty." ”

took out the letter written by Ma Teng from his arms, and Cao Shuo held it in both hands and handed it over.

Taking the letter, Cao Cao unfolded it and read it.

The corners of his mouth hooked up a light smile: "It seems that Ma Teng really doesn't know about this." ”

"Ma Teng is in Yecheng, no matter how stupid he is, he will not collude with Ma Chao to rebel." Cao Shuo replied: "He should know very well what awaits him once the matter is exposed." ”

"There's some truth to what you're saying." Cao Cao nodded in response, and then asked, "What do you think should be done with Ma Teng?" ”

"Doesn't Father feel it's time to release him?" Cao Shuo asked.

"Let it go?" Cao Cao frowned: "If you let him out, who will take care of him?" ”

"If my father doesn't worry about others, I'll leave him to me." Cao Shuo said: "With my surveillance, he can't do anything." ”

"Then I'll give him to you." Cao Cao said: "In case Ma Teng runs away, I have to ask you." ”

"Father, rest assured." Cao Shuo hurriedly responded: "If I let him escape, let my father punish him." ”

"Who do you think I should send to Xiliang?" Browsing the letter again, Cao Cao asked Cao Shuo a question.

"I wonder if my father still remembers a person?" Cao Shuo asked.

"Who?"

"Jiang Gan!" Cao Shuo said: "This person is a bit of an eloquent, I didn't let him do anything when he went back to Jiangdong, he really didn't do anything, it can be seen that he also knows how to take it seriously." Send him to Xiliang, with his temperament, he will definitely not anger Ma Chao, and things will be easier. ”

"Jiang Gan has been in our Cao family for some years, and he has never been able to make a name for himself, it's not that I didn't give him a chance." Cao Cao said: "This person is a normal person, and I am worried that if such a big matter is handed over to him, he will disappoint you and my father and son." ”

"If he doesn't explain anything, he might do something stupid." Cao Shuo said: "As long as I am asked to explain something to him, I believe he will not make an out-of-the-ordinary move." ”

"What are you going to do with him?" Cao Cao asked.

"I plan to let him go to Xiliang, just like he went to Jiangdong, and do nothing." Cao Shuo said: "To investigate the people behind the scenes, you only need to explain to Huo Wu. Jiang Gan is just a decoy for the eye. ”

"You go and release the horse first." Cao Cao said: "Later, I will have someone inform Jiang Gan and ask him to take you to your accommodation to meet you at night." ”

"I'll go." Cao Shuo bowed.

Cao Cao shouted outside the door, "Zhongkang, come in." ”

Xu Chu walked in and asked Cao Cao, "Dare to ask Cao Gong, what are your orders?" ”

"You accompany Zirong to prison." Cao Cao instructed: "Convey my order, let Zirong take Ma Teng out and take care of it strictly." ”

Xu Chu bowed down and said to Cao Shuo: "Son, please first." ”

After saying goodbye to Cao Cao, Cao Shuo walked out of the study.

Accompanying Cao Shuo to the gate of Cao's house, Xu Chu said: "There is still a way for the son." ”

"Why did Brother Zhongkang suddenly say that?" Knowing what he was talking about, Cao Shuo asked pretending not to understand.

"Xun Gongda had also persuaded Cao Gong not to kill Ma Teng before, but Cao Gong didn't plan to listen to it at all." Xu Chu said: "Sometimes Cao Gong will mention to me that it is better to kill Ma Teng cleanly." It didn't take long for Gongzi to return to Yecheng, not only persuaded Cao Gong, but Ma Teng was also willing to write a letter to Ma Chao himself. ”

"If my father really wanted to kill Ma Teng, he would have done it a long time ago." Cao Shuo said: "He is just hesitating, should he kill Ma Teng." ”

"Childe thinks that if Ma Teng's letter is sent to Xiliang, how likely is it that Ma Chao will give up the rebellion?" Xu Chu asked.

"I don't think it's much of a possibility." Cao Shuo said: "Since he has already started an incident, he also understands that he has offended the Cao family a long time ago, and it is useless to give up at this time." Leaving Ma Teng behind, the only role is only to decide who Ma Chao will serve when Xiliang is attacked by the Cao family in the future. ”

(End of chapter)