Ma Chao waited for two more days on the main road to Xiliang, and the defeated troops of Xiliang came to vote one after another, and after gathering about 10,000 people, Ma Chao went south with Ma Yunluo. The Xiliang Iron Cavalry that could survive in the previous war were all elites, and the area near Chang'an was previously occupied by Ma Chao, so Ma Chao didn't take much effort to lead these elite men and horses through the west of Sili to Jingzhou and go to Jiaozhou.

However, it was said that that on that day, Xiahou and other generals pursued Ma Chao, but they were ambushed by Ma Yunluo and Zhang He, so the generals reported back to Cao Cao. Cao Cao has always been suspicious, he couldn't think of where this group of men and horses came from, so he didn't dare to chase it anymore, but instead hoarded soldiers and horses in Chang'an to prevent Ma Chao from making a comeback. It wasn't until many days later that a detailed work came to report that Ma Chao was going south, and Cao Cao thought that Ma Chao was rescued by Nan Ye.

It can be said that misfortune and blessing rely on, and blessing and misfortune depend. Cao Cao was a little disappointed that he failed to capture Ma Chao, but when he learned that Ma Chao had left Xiliang in the south, he was happy again. Because this means that as long as Han Sui is controlled, the land of Xiliang will be owned by him Cao Cao.

Now that Han Sui has no left hand and has become a disabled person, Cao Cao gave him the post of Marquis of Xiliang, but did not let him return to Xiliang to command the army, but put him under house arrest for recuperation. Yang Qiu, Hou Xuan and others will all be entitled, and the Hou will be collected for their own use. Wei Kang was appointed as the assassin of Liangzhou, assisted by Yang Fu. Xiahou Yuan also promoted Zhang Ji, a native of Gaoling in Fengyi County, to guard Chang'an for Jingzhao Yin, and then Cao Cao's class returned to Xuchang, and Xiliang was peaceful.

Emperor Liu Xie saw Cao Cao return to the court, and Pai Luan drove out of Guo to greet him. Licensing Cao Cao to praise and worship is not named, into the dynasty is not trending, the sword is on the palace, such as the story of Xiao He of the Han Dynasty, since then the shock of China and the world.

Cao Cao had no worries, and his prestige became worse and worse, and he gradually became arrogant. Changshi Dong Zhao took the opportunity to say: "Ming Gongwen Taowu is strategic, and the world is nine out of ten. Since ancient times, people and ministers have not been as great as the prime minister, although Zhou Gong and Lu Wang are not as good as them. The prime minister braved the wind and rain, swept away the murderers, eliminated harm for the people, and restored the Han family. Shall he be in the same rank with the princes? When receiving the position of Duke Wei, add nine tin to show merit.

The so-called nine tin is the meaning of nine gifts, which is the nine kinds of ritual instruments given by the emperor to the princes and ministers, and it is also the expression of the highest courtesy. One is the chariot and horse, the second is the clothes, the third is the music hanging, the fourth is the Zhu Hu, the fifth is the Na Majesty, the sixth is the tiger Ben, the seventh is the axe, the eighth is the bow and arrow, and the ninth is the 秬鬯 (jù, chàng. Refers to the incense wine used for the ritual).

Xun Yu's audience was about to give Cao Cao an official and said, "No! Prime Minister Benxing Volunteer Soldier Kuang Fu Han Family, not an official. Although the north is now settled, the south is still chaotic, and it is not appropriate to give priority to eradicating evil and evil. ”

In fact, Xun Yu meant to suggest Cao Cao, build a high wall, accumulate grain, and slowly become the king. first eradicate the princes in the name of the righteousness of the Han family, and then seek their own benefits. If Cao Cao had listened to it in the past, but at this time, Cao Cao was very displeased when he heard the words, and he changed color. Because he felt that his merits were enough to be called a public servant.

Dong Zhao observed the words and said: "How can you block the hope of the public because of the will of one person? "After that, please seal Cao Cao as the Duke of Wei and add nine tins. Xun Yu saw that things were unstoppable and no longer spoke, and Cao Cao began to alienate Xun Yu from then on, and planned the southern expedition with the generals.

Ma Chao and his entourage were on the road for a day, and when they approached the South China Sea, they saw the flag waving outside the city, and it was Nan Ye who led the crowd to greet them. It turned out that after Nanye pacified the four counties of Nanzhong, he returned to Jiaozhou one step ahead of Ma Chao. Ma Chao saw Nan Ye personally greet him, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

Nan Ye saw that Ma Chao, Pang De, and Ma Dai all came to meet each other, and he also brought 10,000 Xiliang Iron Riders, and his heart was happy, which can be imagined. After meeting Ma Chao, he was invited into the city to set up a banquet. During the banquet, Guo Jia, Ma Yunluo, Zhang He and others were specially appointed to accompany him, Nan Ye knew that if Guo Jia had not planned to take Ma Chao's family out of Ma Yunluo's relationship first, Ma Chao might not come to meet this time.

After three rounds of drinking, everyone finished talking about the past, and Ma Chao said: "Cao thief harmed my father and brother to occupy my Xiliang, and I implore the national teacher to send troops to be ashamed of me, and I am more willing to serve the dead!" ”

Nan Ye straightened his face and said: "The family doesn't talk to the two families, Meng Qi's hatred is also my hatred, I will destroy the Cao thief to avenge the old general." ”

Guo Jia said on the side: "In the past, the national teacher once saved Cao's father, but now Cao thief killed the old general Zhenen who took revenge. Such a blood feud should have sent troops immediately, but Jiaozhou and Cao Thief are not bordered, and there are Jingzhou, Yangzhou, and Yizhou in the middle. There should be a sound plan. ”

Nan Ye knew that he would fight with Cao Cao sooner or later, but he couldn't blindly send troops just because of Ma Chao's words. Guo Jia's words were in line with Nan Ye's mind, so he took the opportunity to ask: "I don't know what kind of plan Fengxiao has?" ”

Guo Jia said: "After Cao Cao has conquered the north, he will inevitably wave his troops south, and the five princes of Zhang Lu, Liu Zhang, Liu Bei, Liu Biao, and Sun Quan will bear the brunt. In my opinion, none of these five princes can fight against Cao Cao, and they will inevitably unite to resist Cao, and then the national teacher can use the power of the five families to send troops to attack Cao, and the five families will never turn their backs on Cao Cao if they compete with Cao Cao first. ”

Nan Ye is familiar with history, and what he is best at is to use his strength, Guo Jia's words are exactly what he wants, so he asked Ma Chao: "What does Meng Qi think Feng Xiao said?" ”

Ma Chao saw that Nan Ye happily agreed to send troops, and he was already very grateful in his heart. He is also the leader of the troops, and naturally knows that the soldiers are a major national event, and if you want to win the time, place, and people, all of them are indispensable. Ma Chao wanted Nan Ye to send troops to avenge himself, but he didn't want Nan Ye to blindly send troops to defeat Cao Cao again. Guo Jia's plan is reasonable and well-founded, and Ma Chao will naturally have no opinion. So he arched his hand and said: "The plan of filial piety is very good! The national teacher should focus on the overall situation, and he can wait. ”

Nan Ye nodded and said, "That's right!" It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years. I promise that within three years, Cao Cao's blood debt will be repaid. We can also take this opportunity to strengthen our armaments, and Meng Qi will lead an army under my command in the future, called Tiefutu. ”

Ma Yunluo said strangely when he heard this: "I don't know what Tiefutu is? Ma Chao, Pang De, and Ma Dai also cast curious glances at Nan Ye.

Nan Ye smiled when he heard this, took out the blueprints that had been prepared from his arms and said: "Tiefutu is similar to the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, it is a kind of heavy cavalry, all men and horses are wearing iron armor, with bilateral stirrups and horseshoes, as long as Meng Qi will train the Xiliang Iron Cavalry a little to form an army, once it is put into the battlefield, it will be invincible and invincible." ”

Ma Chao and Pang De have been dealing with cavalry all year round, and they were overjoyed when they saw the drawings that Nan Ye took out. This Iron Floating Slaughter is even more sophisticated than the equipment of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, and it is definitely a strong army on the battlefield, and only Nan Ye is equipped with wealth. And the design of the bilateral stirrups made the two applaud.

The two of them rejoiced for a while, but they frowned together, and Pang De said: "Although this Iron Floating Massacre is good, it has a shortcoming, if it is not used properly, I am afraid that it will be taken advantage of and the whole army will be destroyed." ”