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On this official road, a team of people and horses came quickly.

The group was Ma Chao and others.

The closer he got to Nanzheng County, the more apprehensive Ma Chao's heart became. The reason why he was worried was not because he was afraid of what Liu Xiu would do to him, but because he was worried that Liu Xiu would not be willing to support him and lend him troops.

Ma Dai rode a horse and followed Ma Chao's side, saw Ma Chao's demeanor, and said, "Brother, everything will go well." ”

"I hope so!"

Ma Chao replied, still apprehensive in his heart.

He knows Zhang Lu quite well, after all, Zhang Lu and Liangzhou have also been 'communicating' for so long.

But for Liu Xiu, Ma Chao doesn't know much, only knows some things about Liu Xiu.

Whether Liu Xiu is good or not to 'deal' with each other is another matter.

The team continued to move forward, and it was getting closer and closer to Nanzheng County. When the team arrived in Nanzheng County and came to the city gate, Ma Chao looked at it, and his eyes fell on the city gate, but he saw a group of people standing at the city gate.

Tang Sheng, as the chief general, as a general under Wen Ping, has seen Wen Ping. Seeing Wen Ping standing next to a young man, he raised his eyebrows, and his face showed a look of surprise, because Liu Xiu actually came in person.

Tang Sheng said: "Ma Chao, Lord Zhou Mu personally went out of the city to greet you, and he was really polite to you. ”

During the time of the journey, Tang Sheng and Ma Chao were also quite familiar.

Ma Chao said: "Liu Jingzhou personally went out of the city to greet him, which really flattered Ma Chao. ”

When the group was less than 100 steps away from the entrance of the city 'gate', Ma Chao turned over and dismounted, and Ma Dai also turned over and dismounted, and walked towards the city 'gate' on foot to show respect for Liu Xiu.

After a short time, the group came to the city gate.

Liu Xiu took the initiative to greet him and arched his hand: "Meng Qi, I came from afar, and I have worked hard all the way." ”

Ma Chao hugged his fists and said: "Ma Chao has seen Liu Jingzhou. ”

Liu Xiu bowed slightly, ordered Wen Ping to take over the soldiers under Ma Chao, and then took Ma Chao and Ma Dai to the mansion. Entering the hall, the guests and hosts are seated.

Liu Xiu said: "How does it feel to fight Meng Qi and Cao ''?"

Ma Chao said in a deep voice: "Cao's '' is worthy of being the hero of the world, and the army under his command is extremely 'fine', and he is not wronged if he loses to Cao's ''." ”

Liu Xiu nodded and said, "Cao's '' is indeed very powerful. ”

Ma Chao said: "No matter how powerful Cao's '' is, he is also a defeated commander under Liu Jingzhou. ”

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said humbly: "It was a matter of luck to be able to defeat Cao 'Cao' at the beginning. Moreover, it is also Cao Cao' who is not familiar with the topography of the south, otherwise it would not be so. ”

Ma Chao nodded and said some unimportant words to Liu Xiu.

It's just that neither side got into the topic.

Ma Chao's heart was a little anxious, and he said: "Liu Jingzhou, this time, on the one hand, I am seeking refuge from Liu Jingzhou, and on the other hand, I hope that Liu Jingzhou can lend me troops to help me defeat Cao 'Cao' and recapture Xiliang." When it is done, I will be grateful. ”

Liu Xiu's eyes narrowed, and Ma Chao didn't come to return to obedience.

Help!

Borrow soldiers!

What a borrowed 'chicken' to lay eggs!

Liu Xiuxin said that Ma Chao was really naïve, and no matter how much Liu Xiu was, it would be impossible to help Ma Chao recapture Xiliang. Because for Xiliang, Liu Xiu also has ideas. Once Ma Chao sits down, won't he have to oppose Liu Xiu again.

If the current Ma Chao controls Xiliang, Liu Xiu is willing to form an alliance with Ma Chao.

But now, Liu Xiu will not support it, and only needs Ma Chao's allegiance.

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "Meng Qi, this official lends you troops, can you defeat Cao 'Cao'?"

Ma Chao said: "As long as Liu Jingzhou is willing to support me, then I will have a chance." ”

Liu Xiudao: "Why does this official support you?" The tone in the words was already a little sharper, and there was more of a broken sharpness.

Ma Chao said: "After the matter is completed, there will be heavy thanks." ”

Liu Xiu said: "What about defeat?"

When Ma Chao heard this, he was stunned.

Yes, if he fails, how can he repay Liu Xiu?

Ma Chao is also a person who once controlled one side, and there were tens of thousands of people under his command, he is not a fool, he knows that if he wants Liu Xiu to support, he must have enough conditions to impress Liu Xiu.

It's just that today's Ma Chao has no soldiers, no territory, no money, and he can't repay Liu Xiu at all.

Ma Chao took a deep breath and said, "As long as Liu Jingzhou supports it, it will definitely succeed." ”

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "Even if the official supports it, you will definitely fail." ”

"Impossible!"

Ma Chao's face changed, and his eyes showed a stubborn look.

Liu Xiu said: "It seems that Meng Qi doesn't believe what this official said. ”

Ma Chao said: "Yes!"

Liu Xiu smiled and said, "Okay, this official will talk about why you lost to Cao 'Cao', why it is impossible to defeat Cao 'Cao'." ”

Ma Chao said: "Listen to me. ”

Liu Xiushen 'groaned' for a moment, and then said: "First, Cao's '' crusade against you, on the orders of the Son of Heaven, is justified. On the contrary, if you do not obey the orders of the imperial court, you will be morally weak. Cao 'Cao' was ordered by the Son of Heaven to crusade against the unsubordinate, and it was natural. ”

Ma Chao didn't care, and said: "The winner is the king, and the loser is the villain." This kind of thing, in fact, doesn't mean much. As long as I can win, no matter what Cao '' says, it's useless. ”

Liu Xiu shrugged his shoulders and said, "Look, this is where you are mentally retarded. ”

The corners of Ma Chao's mouth twitched slightly, mentally retarded?

As the son of the Ma family, he was pinned on by Ma Teng, and he was a god-like existence in the eyes of countless Qiang people, but he was said to be mentally retarded?

Ma Chao's face immediately showed an unconvinced expression.

Liu Xiu said slowly: "Don't worry, and listen to me slowly." ”

"To say that you are mentally handicapped is not to say that you are stupid, but to say that you are politically mentally retarded, not to play politics. The so-called righteousness, to a certain extent, is indeed meaningless. ”

"But for you, it makes a big difference. ”

"Cao '' dealt with you and acted on the orders of the prince, so when the people got the news, they naturally thought you were a rebel. ”

"Just imagine, even the people don't support you, what else can you do?"

Liu Xiu's expression was calm, and he said: "In the case that you have absolute strength, you can not care about the role of the people. But now you have been defeated and a lost dog. Without the support of the people, what can you do? The people of Xiliang all support Cao Cao, and they all think that Cao Cao is the master, can you go back to Xiliang again?"

After Ma Chao listened, the expression on his face showed a hint of intention.

The angry face just now is also gone.

If it was in the past, he thought that righteousness was useless, but now listening to Liu Xiu's words, he feels that this is indeed the truth. Even the people don't support him anymore, how can he turn the situation around?

Ma Chao arched his hand and said: "Liu Jingzhou is reasonable, please continue!"

Seeing this, Liu Xiu had a smile on the corner of his mouth.

As long as Ma Chao is moved, it is not difficult to subdue Ma Chao.

Liu Xiu continued: "Second, Cao 'Cao' commanded the military officials, and there are many talents. Among them, Xun Yu is good at government affairs, and can ensure that Cao Cao's rear is worry-free, and there is enough food and grass; Xun Yu is outstanding in strategy, so that Cao Cao's army can march and fight, and win by surprise; Cheng Yu, Yang Xiu, Chen Qun, Liu Ye, Man Chong and others are all outstanding talents. Not to mention, Cao 'Cao' also has generals such as Xu Chu, Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan, Cao Hong, and Cao Ren. Cao '' so many talents under his command, and what talents are there under Meng Qi's command?"

After Ma Chao heard this, his face turned pale, and his eyes showed a touch of helplessness.

Up to now, there are only 1,000 soldiers under Ma Chao's command, and only his younger brother Ma Dai has followed, and there is no other Wenchen general. Speaking of which, he's really slick and there's no one to use at all.

At this moment, Ma Chao is also a little decadent.

The father was killed by Cao Cao, and his brother was killed by Cao Cao, and the hatred between him and Cao Cao was greater than the sky. If he doesn't kill Cao, he vows not to give up. But after listening to Liu Xiu's analysis, Ma Chao felt decadent.

He stared at Liu Xiu, and suddenly there was a hint of hope in his eyes.

As long as Liu Xiu helps him, there will be a chance.

Ma Chao said: "Liu Jingzhou is reasonable, please continue." ”

Liu Xiu continued: "Third, Cao 'Cao' sits on the northern states, has strong power, and advances and retreats freely. On the other hand, when Meng Qi and Liangzhou are lost, it is like a lost dog. Even if Meng Qi temporarily recaptured Liangzhou, he would not be able to defeat Cao 'Cao' and avenge his family. ”

After Ma Chao heard this, he felt reasonable.

Ma Chao's eyes rolled, and he suddenly said, "Please Liu Jingzhou teach me, how can I take revenge?"