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Ma Chao is extremely brave and good at commanding troops. In all military affairs, Ma Teng listened to Ma Chao's opinions. even handed over some military affairs directly to Ma Chao for full disposal.

Ma Chao led his troops back from training, and saw that Ma Teng was depressed, and knew that his father was bored, all because of Dong Zhuo.

Ma Chao said loudly: "Father, why should you worry about it. When Dong Fatzi was in his heyday, he couldn't help us, not to mention that after he was seriously injured, the hearts of the Xiliang army were scattered. Moreover, there are many rumors in the outside world that this Dong Zhuo is just an impostor by others. ”

"Alas......" Ma Teng sighed, "What I'm worried about is not Dong Zhuo's truth or falsehood." What I'm afraid of is that this fake Dong Zhuo is even more difficult to deal with than the real Dong Zhuo! ”

"My father is too long, and he is ambitious! In the eyes of the child, the Xiliang Army is a rabble. Although our troops are not enough to march eastward to denounce them, I don't want them to take the initiative to invade the border all the time! ”

Ma Chaojun's face was full of pride. "It's just a rat, you dare, but you don't have the life to go back!"

"My son is courageous, and my heart is very relieved." Although Ma Teng is over the age of doubt, his heroism has not diminished at all.

Ma Teng is most pleased with the heroism of his eldest son Ma Chao, who does not lose to himself, and is more brave and good at fighting than himself.

Ma Teng finally stretched his brow and stood up.

Outside the window, the snow was falling.

The northwest boundary is sparsely planted with vegetation.

In spring and summer, the scenery is monotonous, and in autumn and winter, it is even more desolate.

The snow fell, covering the desolation, but there was a different kind of magnificence.

"As for me, I still like our place. In the south, spring is not like spring, winter is not like winter, it is better for us to be here, the four seasons are distinct. Ma Teng admired the snow scene and felt much more relaxed.

"yes, I also like the winter here, it's clean! Especially the Chinese New Year, the New Year is full of flavor. ”

Ma Chao's words reminded Ma Teng. "Meng Qi, have you prepared your uncle's New Year's gift?"

The "uncle" mentioned by Ma Teng is his brother with a different surname, Han Sui Han Wenyue.

"It's been prepared for a long time, and in the next two days, I'll send it over."

"When you were a child, your Uncle Han's favorite was Meng Qi." Recalling the past, Ma Teng sighed a lot. "Add some more gifts."

"Okay, I'll send it over myself."

"Also, give more New Year's gifts to the Ashina tribe." Ma Teng knew that Ma Chao hated Shi Siming, so he specially instructed: "At this time, make more friends, it is always better to make more enemies!" ”

……

In this era, people regard the summer solstice, winter solstice and other solar terms as festivals, and the importance of the new year is much worse.

However, the New Year is a great opportunity to give gifts and connect with each other.

Ma Teng was busy giving gifts to form alliances, and Cao Cao of Yanzhou was also busy giving gifts to contact feelings.

A locust plague in the year of Jiaxu almost caused the Cao Cao group to collapse.

After more than two years of recuperation, Cao Cao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Taking advantage of Liu Mang's conquest of Yuan Shu, Cao Cao reintegrated the forces of the two states of Qingyan and Yan.

Today, it has nearly 100,000 troops.

And more powerful than the army is Cao Cao's subordinates, who have a large number of literary and strategic generals!

In the shogunate, there are a group of strategists such as Xun Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Chen Qun, Cui Yan, Hua Xin, and Man Chong.

In the barracks, a large number of fierce generals gathered!

The generals of the Cao clan of the Xiahou clan, including Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Xiahou Shang, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Cao Xiu, Cao Zhen, and Cao Chun, were Cao Cao's most trusted generals.

There are also Yu Ban, Le Jin, Li Dian, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Wen Yang, Wu Tianxi, Zang Ba, Xiao Maha, Shi Wengong, Yang Su, Wei Xiaokuan and other fierce generals with dual abilities.

Oh yes.

In addition to the above-mentioned civil and military, there is one more person - Wen Tao, the captain of the touching gold!

And this Wen Tao really has some ability. In various parts of Qingyan, he wantonly excavated ancient tombs and found a large number of precious things, which greatly alleviated Cao Cao's urgent need.

However, Cao Cao also paid the price.

There is no such thing as an impermeable wall.

Wen Tao robbed the tomb. Although it was extremely secretive, it still leaked the news.

Tomb robbery damages yin morality and reputation, people don't dare to say it openly, and secretly, they all accuse Cao Cao.

Even Cao Cao's confidant Xun Yu couldn't help but remind Cao Cao euphemistically: It's almost over, stop it, so as not to be poked in the back.

However, it is very difficult to make up your mind to do this kind of thing. It's harder to make up your mind to stop!

Just like cheating, opportunistic shortcuts are far simpler than normal efforts, and once you start this one, it is difficult to stop.

Cao Cao also knew that this matter was disgraceful, so he perfunctorily agreed to Xun Yu and immediately changed the topic. "Uh, Wen Ruo, are the offerings for the Son of Heaven and the gifts for the princes ready?"

"The Son of Heaven has been prepared in accordance with the regulations. The gift list to Liu Taiwei and other princes is here, please read it to the Ming Gong. ”

Although he survived the crisis, Cao Cao's hands were still tight. Every penny must be carefully calculated.

Cao Cao took the gift list and looked at it carefully. Grabbing his unkempt beard with his hands, sometimes nodding his head, sometimes shaking his head.

"Well, now, I have to have a good relationship with Liu Xuande, and the gift that Wen Ruo prepared for him is very suitable. Belch...... Why are there so many gifts for Liu Jiangtian? ”

Xun Yu said: "Taiwei Liu is the most humbling minister in the court, besides, Ming Gong and Liu Jiangtian are still in-laws, and the gifts are too shabby, I am afraid that it is not suitable." ”

"Huh." Cao Cao waved his hand, "Liu Jiang is so rich, giving him a gift, it doesn't matter how much, it's just a thought." ”

Cao Cao picked up the pen and crossed out a few items on the gift list for Liu Mang.

"The original gift list, why is there so little?"

"Duke Ming, Yuan Benchu is preparing for war, and all the intelligence shows that his intention is Qingyan. Is it appropriate to give him a generous gift now? ”

"Suitable!" Cao Cao's tone was very affirmative, and a shrewd light crossed his eyes. "Be sure to give him a big gift! I just want to let Benchu see, my old Cao, there is no shortage of money! If he still dares to worry about the land of Qingyan, then send troops! ”

"In front of Ming Gongda, Yu was ashamed, so he revised the gift list."

Xun Yu took the gift list and said: "Duke Ming, my subordinates feel that they should also prepare a New Year's gift for Lu Fengxian and Zhang Mengzhuo." ”

"What does Wen Ruo mean?"

Xun Yu said: "Lu Bu and Zhang Miao, although they have invaded and occupied Chenliu in Dongjun, with the current situation, our army has no time to send troops to recruit. For a long time, instead of making enemies, I am afraid that he will want Luoyang or Yecheng, so it is better to take the initiative to show goodwill to reassure him. ”

"Oh, Wen Ruo's idea is good! Let them give me Lao Cao a good look at the territory, so as not to be taken away by Liu Jiangtian and Yuan Benchu. When I have my hands free, I'll get it back! Just do what Wen Ruo wants. ”

……

Ma Teng gave gifts, Cao Cao gave gifts, and Liu Mang prepared more gifts.

Except for the traitor Yuan Shu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Mang prepared gifts for almost all the princes, even including some key figures in the Xiliang army, such as Zhang Ji and Jia Xu.

Liu Mang also gave his subordinates Wenwu and prepared a New Year's gift. The gift is not expensive, it represents a heart.

Gifts to important ministers in the court are more expensive and more formal.

Zhong Xuan was the most important figure among the courtiers. Liu Mang has worshiped Zhong Miao as his teacher, and the gift he prepared for the teacher is naturally the most valuable, and it was sent by Liu Mang himself.

Liu Mang and Zhong Miao have the names of teachers and students, and their relationship is very harmonious. There is no need to pass through, the house slaves of Sikong Mansion directly led Liu Mang to see Zhong Xuan.

In the study, Zhong Xuan was leaning over several cases.

Liu Mang called softly twice, and Zhong Miao raised his head.

Liu Mang was shocked when he saw it!

I haven't seen him for a few days, Zhong Xuan's hair is a lot whiter, and he looks a few years older!

"What's wrong with the teacher?!" (To be continued.) )