After Xu Huang led the troops away, Cao Hong ordered all battalions to be carefully armed, stick to the pass, and not go to battle.

Ma Yanjin said: "The general is the main general of Tongguan, Xu Huang dares to say that if he is not there, Tongguan will be lost, isn't it to deceive us and not guard the pass?" Why don't you kill outside the gate and let him know the power of the general? ”

Although Cao Hong was dissatisfied, he knew that he could not be careless at this time, and ordered: "Everyone is also to recapture Chang'an, don't worry about him, and wait for Xu Huang's news." ”

The next day, the scouts came to report that Han Sui garrisoned Chencang, and Ma Xiu brought troops to help, and the number of people under the gate increased by more than 10,000.

When Cao Hong was watching, Ma Xiu led the army to close down, scolded and screamed, and scolded the Cao family since Cao Teng was the supervisor, and laughed at the Cao family for being yin and yang, rotten eyes, and only worthy of being a turtle with a shrunken head.

Cao Hong was furious, and immediately ordered troops to go down to the pass to fight, and Ma Yan was also eager to make meritorious contributions, so he followed closely behind, and the men and horses went to the pass to set up a formation.

Ma Xiu sneered: "After the Cao family is eunuchized, the juniors also live like women, twisting and twisting? ”

"Too much deception!" Cao Hong was furious and swung his knife straight to Ma Xiu.

Ma Xiu fought with him for twenty times, then he was out of strength, turned his horse and left, Cao Hong was in anger, and chased after him.

The Xiliang army in the rear was fruitless due to many days of fighting, the lineup was scattered, and some even abandoned their horses and sat on the grass to rest, not wanting the horses to rest and be defeated, so they were in chaos and fled in a hurry.

Seeing this in the rear, Ma Yan immediately ordered the drum to be beaten, and the whole army was dispatched, and the Xiliang army was scattered in one fell swoop.

Ma Teng hurriedly ordered to restrain the men and horses, but at this time Cao Hong had already waved his troops to kill, and the Xiliang army was in chaos, throwing away his armor and scattering.

Cao Hong never thought that Ma Teng's father and son were arrogant for half a month, and they were so vulnerable, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and led troops to chase and kill.

Just as the two of them were about to usher in a big victory, suddenly a continuous sound of horns sounded behind them, which was the unique attack order of the Qiang tribe.

When looking back, I saw the ambush soldiers behind the mountain outside the pass, Cao Hong was frightened, and hurriedly retreated, the Cao army was surrounded by the Xiliang army, and some people and horses had already killed in the pass.

Ma Teng's father and son turned around and killed, Ma Yan died in the chaos after the break, Cao Hong fought to the death, and there was no general in front of the Xiliang army, so he couldn't resist it, and he was killed out of the encirclement.

At this time, the Xiliang army had already rushed into the pass, fought with the defenders, and grabbed the city, Cao Hong couldn't resist it, and abandoned the pass with hundreds of remnants.

Ma first led the troops into the pass, ordered the soldiers to occupy the pass, Ma Teng led the Xiliang soldiers to follow, and the father and son successfully took the Tongguan, and the land in the pass will be owned by the Ma family in the future.

Ma Teng laughed and said: "My son's plan is wonderful, I knew this was the case, I transferred you here first, and I have already broken through the barrier for a long time!" ”

Ma Xiuyan said: "Fortunately, General Han's reinforcements came quickly, if the Cao thief arrived first, it may be difficult to succeed." ”

Ma Teng said again: "But your scolding words are too vicious and vicious. My Ma clan is a famous family, a big family, and I must not be so vulgar and insulting in the future. Speak expletives again. ”

Matthew didn't care: "Cao thief usurped power and stole the country, everyone in the world scolded, why can't the child scold?" ”

Ma Tengyan said: "If it weren't for the Cao thief, how could my father allow you to be so open-mouthed and defile my court?" In terms of words and deeds, you should also learn more from your eldest brother, so as not to laugh at him. ”

Matthew said aggrievedly: "I still learned these words from my eldest brother!" ”

"Let it go...... Nonsense! Ma Teng was furious, "I have hired a famous teacher for Meng Qi since I was a child, he is a Swen man, and his demeanor is enough to be a model for the two of you." ”

Matthew muttered, "That's just in front of you......"

"Shut up!" Ma Teng pointed at Ma Xiu and shouted: "If Hugh thinks that Meng Qi is in Xiliang, you can slander him like this, be disrespectful to his brother, and be unfilial!" ”

"Remember, child!" Matthew lowered his head helplessly and sighed helplessly.

Ma Chao has red lips and white teeth since he was a child, extraordinary instruments, coupled with natural divine power, Ma Teng has high hopes for him, and the famous master does not know how much he has invited, counting on him to glorify his ancestors.

But how did he know that Ma Chao was aggressive by nature, and those teachers were not beaten by him in private, especially when he went out hunting, fighting and scolding those Qiang people, that was enjoyable.

After all, it was Ma Xiu's credit to take Tongguan, Ma Teng reprimanded him twice, and no longer mentioned the matter, and ordered: "Send someone to Chang'an immediately to report the news, and ask the third child to bring the grain and grass." ”

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Cao Hong withdrew from Tongguan in a hurry, gathered the remnants of the army in Fenglingdu, only more than 1,000 people, and hurriedly ordered people to report to Xu Huang, asking him to quickly bring troops back to attack Tongguan.

Tanma sent the news, Xu Huang was shocked, and said suddenly: "Alas, as I expected, Tongguan has been lost, and Guanzhong is not guaranteed!" ”

Sima Yi was not in a hurry, and sent an order to Han Hao: "Cross the river to Weishui overnight and ambush Huayin." ”

Xu Huang hurriedly said: "Tongguan has been lost, and it is time to return to the army to support at this time to prevent the Xiliang army from advancing eastward, why do you still want to go to Guannei?" ”

Sima Yi said: "At this time, it is useless to rescue, Ma Tengzhi is in Guanzhong, and he will not go east, at this time, the Xiliang army relaxes its vigilance, it is the time to break the enemy." ”

Xu Huang was still in a daze, and Sima Yi had ordered someone to reply to Cao Hong, telling him to rectify the remnants of the army, transfer 35,000 troops from Hongnong as soon as possible, and be ready to retake Tongguan at any time.

As the sun set, Cao's army crossed the Yellow River by boat, went west from the Weishui ferry, came to Huashan by moonlight, and laid an ambush.

At noon the next day, I saw a large group of people and horses coming from the direction of Chang'an, and the accompanying vehicles stretched for three or four miles, all loaded with grain, grass and weapons.

Waiting for the horses to go down the mountain, Sima Yi gave an order, and the Cao army was divided into three ways, and Xu Huang in the middle cut the Xiliang army into two sections, Han Hao in front and Xu Shang in the rear, and set fire to the vehicle.

The Xiliang army was really defenseless, and it was a grain convoy, most of which were people, and when they saw the ambush soldiers, they scattered and fled without resistance.

The soldiers transporting grain couldn't resist it, and they were killed and scattered by Cao's army in a blink of an eye, and those who were blocked in the middle had nowhere to go, so they had no choice but to surrender.

Sima Yi did not chase after the deserters, but ordered the remaining grain and grass to be concentrated, and set up camp on the road, with vehicles on both sides waiting to meet the enemy.

Han Hao divided the captives into two batches according to the order, the first batch was escorted to the front, Sima Yi said: "Prime Minister Cao Cheng has already laid down heavy troops in Hedong, and now Ma Teng is trapped in Tongguan, the army has gone to take Chang'an, and he ordered Er to go to persuade him to surrender. ”

The captives were only promised, and Sima Yi waved his hand, let these people go east, and went straight to Tongguan.

Then the second group of people were brought, and Sima Yi said: "Prime Minister Cao Cheng set up a plan to close the door and beat the dogs, and deliberately let out Tongguan, now Ma Teng has been trapped in the pass, if Ma Tie descends early and sacrifices Chang'an, he can avoid death, if he dares to resist stubbornly, let his father and son be separated forever!" ”

Han Hao put the captives back in Chang'an, puzzled: "The military division will put the captives back to the two places, and the Xiliang army will come from the east and west, won't we be exposed to the enemy on our backs, how can we resist?" ”

Sima Yi chuckled and said: "My plan has been accomplished, and Ma Teng's father and son will die without a place to be buried." ”