Tao Qian was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously said, "What's so difficult about this? The dog is in the back hall, if the general wants to summon him, send someone to invite him! After that, he said to the attendants on the left and right: "You go to the back hall to invite the second son, and the general has summoned him!" ”

The servant answered, and in a short time a young man of about twenty years of age walked into the inner hall. When I looked at it, I saw that this person was eight feet long, with a well-proportioned figure, a white face and no beard, and red phoenix eyes, which was quite heroic.

Tao Ying is Tao Qian's second son, but he is not like his father and brother, but likes the art of knives, guns and sticks. Tao Qian was born in a literati and was both fond and disappointed in this son, but fortunately, the eldest son Tao Shang inherited his mantle, so he did not restrain Tao Ying very much. Therefore, Tao Ying became more and more intensified, and often asked the generals in the army for martial arts, and it was also good in a few years.

"Tao Ying meets the general! The general's prestige spread all over the world, and the heroes of the Quartet were undefeated in the Luoyang Heroes Conference, which should be greatly admired! ”

Ma Chao got up and helped Tao Ying up, and said with a smile: "Brother Tao doesn't need to be polite, it's just a hero in the world to give face, otherwise this will only be two out of ten back then, how can you keep the hero?" ”

Tao Ying was flattered and excited, and after getting up, he stared at Ma Chao and hugged his fists and said: "The general is too modest, who in the world doesn't know about the hero's fight?" How could Lu Bu, Zhang Fei and others, who were defeated by the general, be nameless? Should learn martial arts since childhood, only hate the guidance of the unknown teacher, the general's martial arts are the first in the world, if you don't dislike it, I am willing to worship the general as a teacher, and please don't shirk! Then he bowed down again.

Ma Chao didn't expect Tao Ying to still be his die-hard fan, so things are much easier to do, since you Tao Qian refuses to take a stand, Lao Tzu will force you to make a statement and abduct your two sons. Although people die like lights out, no matter how open-minded you are, it's impossible not to worry about your own flesh and blood, right?

And Tao Qian saw that his son wanted to worship Ma Chao as a teacher, and immediately said angrily: "Nonsense, what kind of identity is the general, how can he accept you as an apprentice?" I really can't do my best, and I don't want to retreat quickly! ”

Tao Ying was really afraid of his father, although he was unwilling to hear the words, he didn't dare to disobey his father's orders, and he turned around and was about to retreat.

Ma Chao waved his hand and said: "Tao Envoy Jun doesn't have to be like this, Ben Jiang once said in the recruitment order that everyone in the world is equal, how can he be judged by identity?" I should be young and studious, if you have to cultivate carefully, you will never be a talent! ”

Tao Qian was speechless for a moment, but Tao Ying was ecstatic and said excitedly: "In this way, the general is willing to accept him as an apprentice?" The teacher is above, please accept Tao Ying's worship! "When he speaks, he will bow down.

Ma Chao hurriedly held Tao Ying, shook his head and said, "Definitely!" Although the general has the reputation of bravery, he is busy with the affairs of the court, and he really has no time to teach apprentices. In addition, the general's martial arts are passed on from the ancestor Ma Yuan, and a Tianlong Breaking City Halberd weighs more than 100 catties, and those who are not born with divine power cannot learn it! Reluctant study can only mislead others and yourself! ”

Tao Ying's face was full of decadence, and the excitement just now was swept away. Ma Chao smiled slightly, and continued: "However, Ben will be able to find a teacher for you, and his martial arts will only be stronger than Ben Zhi, if you can worship this person as a teacher, your achievements in the future will be limitless, far better than worshipping Ben as a teacher!" ”

Tao Ying was overjoyed and asked urgently, "I don't know who the general is talking about?" But what about Yanzhou Lu Bu? Lu Bu has courage but no virtue, and he should disdain to worship this person as a teacher! ”

Ma Chao laughed in his heart, and said secretly: Lu Bu, Lu Bu, I didn't expect you to be so famous, but you are notorious, and you are too much of a failure. At the moment, he said: "Lu Bu is also a righteous person!" It's not enough to worry about it, the martial arts of the person recommended by this general are definitely not under Lu Bu, can the second son of Tao guess? ”

Tao Ying was not stupid, he pondered for a while, and said with his eyebrows: "The last general is one of the generals under the general, General Zhao Zilong and General Huang Hansheng?" ”

"The children can be taught!" Ma Chao pointed to Huang Zhongdao, who was across the seat: "Nanyang Huang Hansheng, who fought with Lu Bu for 300 rounds before the Tiger Prison Pass was undefeated, and his sword skills and archery skills are unique in the world. ”

Tao Ying was ecstatic, Huang Zhong fought from the Tiger Prison, famous all over the world, how could he not know the reason? immediately looked at Tao Qian, and only waited for Tao Qian to agree, he could ask for apprenticeship.

Tao Qian had the heart to refuse, but he couldn't find a suitable excuse, and Huang Zhongyong is known all over the world, he is Ma Chao's right-hand man, if his son worships Huang Zhong as a teacher, he will be protected by Ma Chao in the future, and his future is bright. After hesitating for a while, he finally couldn't bear to refuse Tao Ying's pleading eyes, and nodded slightly.

Tao Yingru was amnesty, bowed down, and said respectfully: "Tao Ying, a native of Danyang, has heard the prestige of General Huang for a long time, and is willing to worship as a teacher, and please ask the general not to give up, and accept Tao Ying as an apprentice!" ”

Huang Zhong was at a loss, but he also understood Ma Chao's intentions, this move was nothing more than to win over Tao Qian in order to achieve the goal of recovering Xuzhou without blood.

He frowned and said, "Ben will ask you, what is the purpose of your martial arts?" ”

Tao Ying said without hesitation: "Wen Ke Anbang, Wu Ke Dingguo, you should devote yourself to learning martial arts, just to become a generation of famous generals, and protect the safety of the people." It is said that before the Cao thief plundered Xuzhou, Xuzhou had a population of one million and a warehouse full of grain, but he could only watch the Cao thief succeed! If there are famous generals like General Huang sitting in Xuzhou, Cao Thief An dares to invade Xuzhou? ”

Huang Zhong nodded, and said, "Since the general has recommended him, there is no reason for the general to be unacceptable?" However, learning martial arts is not an overnight effort, if you want to make achievements, you still need to study hard, and the hardships are not enough for outsiders! Even if you are like a general, but you are not excluded, if you can do this, you can worship under my door, I will teach you what you have learned, if not, please find another famous teacher! ”

Tao Ying's face was full of firmness and righteousness: "The teacher is above, please accept the apprentice's worship!" In the water and fire, Tao Ying will never frown! "After that, after bowing three times, it can be regarded as an official worship ceremony.

Huang Zhong accepted his three salutes, untied the sword at his waist, and said: "This sword has been followed as a teacher for more than 20 years, although it is not precious, but it is also sharp, and it has been beheaded countless times, so I will give it to you as a meeting gift today!" ”

"Thank you, teacher!" At that time, Tao Ying respectfully took the sword, which was regarded as an official worship of Huang Zhong's disciples. Tao Qian was also relieved, and said with a smile: "With General Huang teaching the dog, the old man is naturally very relieved!" Later, when there is an apprenticeship gift, please don't excuse the general! ”

Huang Zhonglian said that he didn't dare, but Ma Chao laughed and said: "The so-called good things come in pairs, this will be a famous teacher for the second son Tao Ying, how can he favor one over the other?" I see that his brother Tao Shang is also a talent that can be created, and recommended him to enter the court to serve as the post of Yushi Zhonglang, and worship the great Confucian Cai Yong as a teacher, I don't know how the Tao envoy will be? ”

Tao Qian's heart sank, and now, he finally understands Ma Chao's intentions, which is nothing more than to get his two sons to be officials in the court, and also to be hostages, just like Ma Chao dealt with Youzhou Mu Liu Yu. Liu Yu's only son Liu He served as a lieutenant general in the court, which caused Liu Yu to dare not oppose Ma Chao, and even kept silent about Ma Chao's control of the Han court. If he agrees to this, it is equivalent to giving someone a handle, once he does something unfavorable to Ma Chao, the two sons will be in danger, and their hearts will be uncertain. (To be continued.) )