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"Childe, General Zhao Yun has arrived thirty miles outside the city to standby!"

On a sunny day, the sun was not as hot as earlier. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info a heavy rain, bringing endless coolness to the river. Although it is still June, we can already smell the breath of autumn. The Hehuang grassland is rich in artemisia grass, and there are herds of cattle and sheep. The Qiang Rebellion didn't seem to have had much impact on Longqi City. Yesterday's tragic massacre did not cause people to panic, but there was an inexplicable tranquility.

King Cao Yan, who swept through Liangzhou in the past, sacrificed the butcher's knife in his hand.

Within ten days, there was no Dou Mao's head, and there were 200,000 people in Hehuang, and the blood flowed into a river!

How much impact will this order have on the Qiang rebels? So far, it has not been seen. But for the people of Longqi City, when King Cao Yan sacrificed the butcher's knife, it was the day when Longqi City turned from danger to safety. At the very least, they won't have to worry about the Qiang rebellion.

Cao Peng sat in the hall with his eyes slightly closed.

Pang Tong's report did not make him feel the slightest wave, as before, as if he was asleep.

In the hall, Cai Di, Deng Ai, Du Shu, and Sun Shao were listed behind Cao Peng.

And under the hall, in addition to Pang Tong and Jia Xing, there was also a young man standing.

To be precise, he was a teenager, about seventeen or eighteen. He has a slender body and a very delicate appearance.

In immaturity, but there is a trace of calm and capable.

He is Ma Yan.

In the Battle of Xiajun, Ma Tan was captured.

Later, after being persuaded by Fa Zheng, Ma Tan surrendered to Cao Peng.

Don't say anything about the five constants of the Ma family, the five brothers, but they are not one. Everyone has their own ideas, each has their own thoughts. At the beginning, the Ma family returned to Liu Bei because Ma Liang was in charge. Although Ma Liang is not the eldest brother, he occupies a dominant position among the five brothers.

After the five Ma brothers surrendered, their fates were different.

Maleonn was the most trusted and was able to occupy a high position. The rest of the brothers were either counsellors or exiled. The worst thing to mix is Ma Yan, who followed Guan Yu to be the main bookkeeper in the army. He is young, and Guan Yu is arrogant, so naturally he can't pay attention to it. If there is no resentment, it is impossible. And with Liu Bei's defeat, Ma Jian felt that the future was bleak. At this time, Cao Pengken accepted him, which was also a choice.

Of course, it was impossible to take on the responsibility in the first place!

Ma Tan acted as a Dubo in the army, and in the battle of the day and night, he led his troops to block the retreat of the broken Qiang and killed ten soldiers, so he was recorded in the roster and presented to Pang Tong. Speaking of which, Pang Tong also knew Ma Jian and knew that this guy was smart, but he lacked experience. So he offered to ask Ma Jian to come over as his assistant. Pang Tong's suggestion, Cao Peng naturally couldn't refuse. Besides, he's also a historical celebrity. Even if it's not a good reputation, but at least it's famous, it's not good to be too wronged by the other party.

In this way, Ma Jian became Pang Tong's deputy and held a position in the general's mansion.

However, Tang Fang and the other officials of Longqi City were frightened and cautious, and they didn't even dare to come out.

If there is such a big fuss, they will definitely not be able to escape their involvement.

What's more, Cao Peng was invited to Longqi City by Tang Fang, but this happened like this. Although Cao Peng didn't blame him later, when he saw with his own eyes the scene of thousands of heads falling to the ground outside Longqi City and on the bank of Huangshui yesterday, he was also so frightened that he stayed awake all night. The water was almost dyed red. The appearance of human heads falling into the turbulent water, with the undulating and undulating appearance of the surging river, is enough to make the hearts of all the people watching the ceremony tremble. Tang Fang didn't sleep well all night, always dreaming that his head was also in that pile of heads, undulating with the river...... I came here at noon, and my eyes were still dark.

After a while, Cao Peng opened his eyes.

"Let him camp where he is and go into the city alone."

"Whoa!"

"Slow ......"

Cao Peng thought about it again, and kept talking to him, "Youchang, go and greet him." ”

Ma Tan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but he understood Cao Peng's intentions.

This is because Ma Jian and Zhao Yun know each other. Both of them have worked under Liu Bei's account, which can also give Zhao Yun a little more intimacy. Of course, Cao Peng asked Ma Jian to greet Zhao Yun, I'm afraid more, let him reveal some news to Zhao Yun. This former general, Captain Si Li, values Zhao Yun very much!

Ma Jian took the order and left immediately, and Cao Peng closed his eyes again.

He believed that Zhao Yun had not betrayed him.

But some things, if not tempted, are a thorn in the heart after all. He can't be as open-minded as Liu Bei, and he doesn't have too much scheming. If I believe in you, I will use you, and if I don't believe in you, I will not need you......

This is Cao Peng's criterion!

The problem is that Cao Peng believes in Zhao Yun in his heart.

But when such a thing happened, if he said that he didn't have a pimple in his heart, it would definitely be a lie.

So after thinking about it, I decided to put it to the test. If Zhao Yun dared to come alone, it meant that he had a clear feeling in his heart; But if he doesn't dare to come...... Even if Cao Peng likes Zhao Yun, he will not be merciful.

Just look at what kind of choice Zilong will make in the end.

The hall was silent, and even a needle could be heard falling on the ground.

Time flies very slowly at this time, and there is a torturous feeling. Not only Cao Peng, but also Tang Fang and others...... They don't know exactly what that's going on. In the blink of an eye, Zhao Yun's wife actually rebelled and wanted to assassinate Cao Peng. This is a big deal, and if you don't get it right, it will affect everyone.

Just when everyone was anxious, they suddenly heard footsteps outside the hall.

"Sin General Zhao Yun, meet the son."

As a loud voice sounded, Cao Peng suddenly opened his eyes.

Zhao Yun walked into the hall with a rope, and then knelt on his knees, in front of Cao Peng.

Cao Peng, stunned!

"This general came from his own binding, not out of his own hands."

Ma Jian hurriedly explained, revealing a wry smile.

When he told Zhao Yun what had happened, Zhao Yun was also surprised.

He was upright, but not a fool.

I immediately understood why I always felt a little weird along the way when I sent troops this time. Grain and grass were not delivered all at once, but were rationed on a daily basis. If Zhao Yun had the slightest change at that time, the grain and grass would have been cut off immediately. And the thousands of soldiers and horses in Zhao Yun's hands will also be dispersed immediately...... As soon as he arrived at his destination, he was immediately notified to return to Longqi City. Zhao Yun was still wondering, he hadn't seen the shadow of this enemy yet, so why did he collect his troops? Moreover, why is there always a trace of Cao Jun along the way?

Now that I figured it out, it was the soldiers and horses that were spying on him!

Zhao Yun was also at a loss in his heart, and he didn't know what to do......

His wife, who suddenly became an assassin, how should he choose? After he rescued Ma Yunlu, he didn't have too many thoughts. But with later contact, Zhao Yun fell in love with Ma Yunlu and married him.

He's a wooden man!

Or rather, emotionally a very wooden person......

It's easy not to fall in love with a woman, but once you do, it's from the bottom of your heart.

But now, the woman she really loves has come with some purpose...... Is she hypocritical, or does she really like herself? Zhao Yun doesn't know! But he knew that he really loved Ma Yunlu.

Kneeling in the hall, Zhao Yun's mind was still complicated.

At this time, Cao Peng untied the knot in his heart......

He pondered for a moment, then suddenly stood up, walked to Zhao Yun's side, and took Zhao Yun's sword from Ma Yan's hand. Hearing the sound of a tense spring, Cao Peng pulled out his sword, the cold light was pressing, and the cold air was calm.

"Childe!"

Ma Tan was taken aback, and instinctively knelt down all of a sudden.

"General Zilong is by no means the kind of person with unpredictable intentions, he doesn't know much about this matter, otherwise he wouldn't have entered the city alone. Please be gracious and General Rao Zilong will die! He is willing to vouch for his life, and he has nothing to do with this matter. ”

"General, think twice!"

Jia Xing also stepped forward to persuade.

Only Pang Tong interjected his hand and watched coldly.

Cao Peng raised his sword and stabbed at Zhao Yun. As soon as Zhao Yun closed his eyes, he was ready to tie his hands...... But after waiting for a long time, there was no movement. He opened his eyes and looked down, but saw that the rope on his body had been cut by Cao Peng.

"Zilong, come with me."

Cao Peng put away his sword and returned it to the sheath, turned around and walked to the back hall.

Zhao Yun was stunned for a moment, got up and followed Cao Peng, and left the lobby together.

Ma Tan was just about to follow, but was stopped by Pang Tong, "Young Changxiu has to worry, Gongzi has no intention of returning General Zilong's life, but there are some things that must be decided by Zilong in the end." None of us can help with this. ”

After speaking, he sat down and glanced at Tang Fang and the others.

"Tang Xianzun."

"The lower official is here!"

Tang Fang hurriedly got up and replied respectfully.

"After this difficulty, Longqi City will inevitably have some turmoil.

I also ask the county lord and all the adults to take a lot of trouble and restore the original appearance of Longqi City as soon as possible. Childe didn't want to target Qiang, but those who didn't know what to do did angered Childe, so they issued a killing order.

As long as he is a person who does his duty for the people, is honest, and obeys the law, the son will still be very friendly......

This meaning was conveyed by the annoying county honor.

I know that the county has lived in Longqi City for a long time, and it can be regarded as a high level of hard work, and he is even trusted by the people and the Hehuang Qiang. When he was in Lintao, Wang Duwei also praised the county honor, so he also asked the county lord not to worry, just do it with all his heart. Childe is an understanding person and will never be angry with others, please rest assured. ”

How much does Cao Peng trust Pang Tong?

Even if it's not a matter of being obedient, that's extremely important.

When Pang Tong said this, he thought that he also represented Cao Peng's meaning.

Tang Fang suddenly felt a sense of relief in his heart, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief......

However, Jia Xing on the side said gloomily: "Tang Xianzun, you had nothing to do with Longqi City when you were in Longqi City, but it doesn't mean that you are not at fault. Not to mention the Dou Mao Rebellion, you didn't get a little news, which is the crime of negligence. Just to say, so many spies have infiltrated Longqi City, don't you have any precautions in Longqi City? ”

"This ......"

Tang Fang's face suddenly turned white.

What is Jia Xing's origin?

That is the adopted son of the new Liangzhou Mu Jia Xu, in other words, a Yanei. Not to mention, he himself is in a high position, and he has been in Liangzhou for many years, guarding Wuwei County and monitoring Xiqiang, which can be described as quite famous.

His words also represent Cao Peng's meaning.

This made Tang Fanggang's heart come up again.

Jia Xingzhen guarded Xiqiang and served as the general of the Qiang Guard, of course Tang Fang knew it.

"This official is derelict in his duties......"

"Well, General Cao is a good man and easy to talk to...... But that doesn't mean you can be negligent below.

The general issued an order to kill Hu, and it was important to let Hehuang Qiang know.

Let them know that the majesty of our heavenly empire is inviolable. If you want to make a living in Longqi City, give me an honest and abiding by the rules. If not, my army will move, and you will not escape the responsibility when the time comes. ”

"The lower officials understand, the lower officials understand!"

Tang Fang was drenched in cold sweat, and his back was already soaked unconsciously......

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Outside a firewood room in the backyard, Cao Peng stopped.

He looked at Zhao Yun, and after a while, he said in a deep voice: "Mrs. Zun is inside, and I am not embarrassed by her......

This matter is your family matter, and I can't interfere with it. ”

As he spoke, Cao Peng handed the Thrilling Sword to Zhao Yun, "You can solve it yourself." ”

Then he turned and stood with his hands in his hands.

Zhao Yun was holding the Shocking Sword, but he felt that this sword, which he cherished in the past, weighed a thousand catties at this time. Zhao Yun's cheeks twitched, and he suddenly strode towards the firewood room. Wang Shuang had already been notified and withdrew the guards of the dark soldiers. Zhao Yun pushed open the door of the firewood room and walked into the firewood room, but he was stunned for a moment.

Ma Yunlu sat quietly on the haystack in the firewood room.

The sun shines through the window and shines on her body, and it looks so beautiful.

It was as if Zhao Yun saw the lonely and helpless little Qiang girl who was rescued by him.

"My parents are gone, and I'm the only one left in the house......

Will I also have the surname Zhao in the future?

Zilong, in the future, I will only have one relative, you......"

The words of the past echo in my ears.

Zhao Yun clenched the big hand of the Shocking Sword and slowly let go.

The corners of his eyes were a little moist, he stood at the door, looked at Ma Yunlu for a long time, and couldn't say a word.

Ma Yunlu raised his head and saw Zhao Yun.

Her smile is still so gentle and beautiful, and her voice is still so sweet.

"Husband, you're back!"

"Why?"

"The concubine has been waiting for you to come back...... Ma Yunlu's eyes flashed with tears, but his face was still smiling, "There are some things that must be known to the husband." Rather than let others say it, it is better for the concubine to tell it herself.

The concubine body is half a Qiang person!

My father's name is Ma Teng, and he was originally a former general, Wu Wei Taishou.

A few years ago, he died at the hands of Cao Peng, and drove my brother Ma Chao to Wudu...... The concubine later joined her brother and was bent on avenging her father. So, under the pseudonym Ma Rufeng, he took people to be horse thieves in Hehuang, sowing discord between Hehuang and the imperial court, and at the same time creating trouble for Cao Jun in Longqi City.

When the husband rescued the concubine, the concubine was ambushed by Wang Duwei.

In desperation, it is worth recovering her daughter's body, pretending to be a general, and avoiding the pursuit of Wang Duwei...... Originally, the concubine had no intention of staying in Longqi City, and after not wanting to go home, she learned that Dou Mao had asked my brother for marriage, so she fled from Wudu and returned to Hehuang. But the river is thousands of miles, but there is no place for the concubine.

At that time, the concubine thought of her husband, so she came to Longqi City......

Wang Duwei was ambushed, and it was the concubine's doing.

It's a pity that the originally successful plan fell short because of the sudden appearance of her husband. ”

"You ......"

Zhao Yun didn't listen to a word of Ma Yunlu's explanation.

He gritted his teeth and asked after a while, "You...... From beginning to end, they were trying to take advantage of me, right? ”

His voice trembled a little, showing that Zhao Yun was not at peace in his heart at the moment.

Ma Yunlu raised his head and looked directly at Zhao Yun.

Suddenly, she smiled!

"Yes, the concubine body has been using the general all the time."

"Then you married me to take advantage of me?"

"Of course...... The general is a thief's lackey, and the thief is my father's enemy, how can I be true to you. ”

"You!"

Zhao Yun's heart suddenly twitched.

The sword in his hand was unsheathed with a loud thud, and he stepped forward, raising the sword high, his eyes full of anger.

And Ma Yunlu still looked very calm, and slowly closed his eyes.

I'm sorry, husband!

In fact, the concubine is really married to you...... However, the concubine body can't affect you! In this world, the most guilty concubine is you. Being able to die in your hands is also the wish of the concubine. I hope that from now on, you can soar and prosper, and don't be implicated by concubines. In this way, the concubine is also satisfied even if she dies.

However, how could Zhao Yun do it.

The sword was raised high in his hand, but it couldn't fall for a long time.

Suddenly, Zhao Yun roared, carrying his sword, and rushed out of the firewood room like the wind.

He came to Cao Peng, knelt on the ground with a thud, and held his sword in both hands above his head.

"Childe, Yun has high hopes for Childe.

However, she is Yun Jiefa's wife, and Yun Shi can't do it. Yun knew that her sin was unforgivable, but ......

Yun is willing to die on her behalf, and ask Gongzi to spare her.

She is just a woman, how can she harm the life of the son, please forgive the son, Yun is willing to be a cow and a horse for the son in the next life. ”

As he spoke, Zhao Yun burst into tears.

And Cao Peng looked at him with complicated eyes, and took over the Jinghong Sword from Zhao Yun's hand for a long time.

"Zilong, you disappointed me!"

He suddenly shouted: "Why is the eldest husband without a wife, you have a good future, why should you die for such a woman who deceived you?" Do you know that when you set out on your expedition, I had already written a recital, and I was ready to present it to the king, and I would make you the captain of the west? I didn't expect it...... How can you be so unlucky? ”

As he spoke, Cao Peng raised his foot and kicked Zhao Yun to the ground.

This kick was a bit hard, only causing blood to flow from Zhao Yun's forehead......

Zhao Yun got up and knelt in front of Cao Peng again.

He didn't speak, just kowtowed vigorously, and pleaded for Ma Yunlu vigorously.

Standing at the door of the firewood room, Ma Yunlu also burst into tears. has been with Zhao Yun for nearly a year, how could she not know what an arrogant man her husband is? was forced to be helpless, and returned to Cao Peng. But when he came to Longqi City, he was full of hope. Now, he is begging Cao Peng for a woman like himself. Ma Yunlu's lip was bitten, but he didn't notice it at all.

Cao Peng showed a ruthless look and slowly raised the Shocking Sword.

"Zilong, do you know how much I expect from you?

I know that you have always been ambitious, so when you came to Longqi City, I wrote to Tiger Head and asked him to take good care of you. But you, you let me down...... I was very disappointed!

Look at your current appearance, how can I deliver Longqi City and Hehuang to you. ”

Zhao Yun raised his head, "Yun also knows, the son is loved."

However, Yun's parents died early, and his brother and sister-in-law died at the hands of Black Mountain thieves, and their lives were lost. Thirty-six years, he finally met a woman who loved him wholeheartedly, so that Yunzhong could experience the warmth of home again. Jinyun also knew that she was guilty of a capital crime. Keyun is still willing to die in exchange for her life...... Because, because of ......" Zhao Yun choked up: "She is my wife." ”

"Husband!"

When Ma Yunlu heard this, he couldn't help it, let out a sad cry, and rushed forward.

"This is what I, Ma Yunlu, did alone, and it has nothing to do with my husband.

Cao Peng, if you want to kill me, just do it, don't implicate your husband...... He is a good man, and he is loyal to you and has never turned against you. You can't kill him...... If you want to kill or chop, I, Ma Yunlu, will bear it! ”

Cao Peng's eyes were cold, staring at the two of them.

"I'm afraid, you can't bear it!"

His voice suddenly became cold, "Zilong, since you are willing to give up your future and your life for the sake of this woman......

I only have one sentence: you really don't regret it! ”

"Cloud, never go back!"

Cao Peng's face was furious, and he suddenly raised the Shocking Sword.

"Stop, stop!"

When Wang Shuang stepped forward with a few dark warriors and dragged Ma Yunlu away, Ma Yunlu struggled and shouted loudly.

"The concubine body knows, who is the internal response in Guanzhong!"

"Huh?"

"Wei Cong, it's Wei Cong...... There is also Hongnong Yang Fan. ”

Ma Yunlu was really anxious, "Wei Cong and Yang Fan colluded with my eldest brother to conspire against Guanzhong...... Cao Peng, don't kill my husband, I won't take revenge, I won't hate you anymore...... You don't kill him. ”

Cao Peng slowly put down the sword in his hand.

He looked at Zhao Yun and Ma Yunlu with complicated eyes, sighed softly after a while, waved his hand, and Wang Shuang let go of Ma Yunlu.

"Husband, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

Ma Yunlu threw himself into Zhao Yun's arms and cried loudly.

"The concubine lied to you just now...... You are the husband of the concubine, all your life, and the concubine just doesn't want to affect you. ”

"Yunlu!"

Zhao Yun grabbed Ma Yunlu tightly.

Cao Peng looked at the two of them, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"I'm not a good person, but I don't want a bad person to marry.

There is a saying in my hometown of Zhongyangshan, which is called Ning Po Ten Cities, which is not a bad marriage. Zilong, cherish her well...... Miss Ma, I hope that in the future, don't deceive Zilong again. He's not an emotional person. But once you get emotional, it's like a madman...... You guys, let's go! ”

After Cao Peng finished speaking, he threw the sword on the ground and turned to leave.

Zhao Yun and Ma Yunlu sat there in a daze, and after a while, Zhao Yun said softly: "Yunlu, I will not leave Gongzi."

Nagasakapo, I swore allegiance to my son.

Now......"

Ma Yunlu gently wiped the blood on his forehead, and said softly: "The choice of the husband is also the choice of the concubine." ”

"Then your brother ......"

A flash of anger flashed in Ma Yunlu's eyes, "For the sake of his great cause, he has already married his concubine to Dou Mao." This is the last time I help him...... Now Ma Yunlu is dead, and only Zhao Niangzi remains. ”

Zhao Yun was stunned, and then he was overjoyed.

He picked up the Thrilling Sword, took Ma Yunlu's hand, and strode to catch up with Cao Peng.

"Childe, Zhao Yun still hopes to work with Childe."

Cao Peng turned around, a smile flashed on his face, "It's okay if Zilong wants to stay, but this future is ......"

"The cloud is not for the future, I am willing to lead the horse and embellished the stirrups for the son."

Cao Peng didn't speak, muttered for a long time, and turned to leave.

"Childe!"

"Let's report to Flying Camel tomorrow...... As for what you will do in the future, it is up to you to fight for it! ”

Cao Peng didn't stop, just raised his hand and waved.

Zhao Yun knelt on the ground, and Ma Yunlu also crawled to the ground with him.

"The cloud liver and brain are all on the ground, and I will live up to the kindness of my son!" (To be continued)