A few days later, the army arrived at the foot of Anding, and by this time it was getting late, and the army was encamped thirty miles outside the city.

That night, an uninvited guest came to Ma Chao's camp.

"Whose person are you?"

Ma Chao looked at the middle-aged scribe with a goatee in front of him with a calm face, the big war is coming, and the purpose of anyone who comes at this time is to be discussed.

"I don't dare to deceive the general, but I am appointed by my lord, General Liang Xing, to discuss with the general about the cooperation between the two armies."

The scribe didn't hide it, and directly stated his identity and the purpose of this trip.

When Ma Chao heard this, the first thought in his heart was that this person was sent by Liu Bei to test him. But after thinking about it, if Liu Bei didn't trust him, he could have killed him in the name of a thief at the beginning, and there was no need to do anything else, and he would lose his troops in vain.

Perhaps, this person was really sent by Liang Xing.

Of course, no matter what the possibility is, Ma Chao doesn't care, because he doesn't think that Zhang Heng and Liang Xing can fight against Liu Bei in his heart.

If you don't trust it, how can you destroy your future for the sake of such goods?

With Liu Bei's current strength, as long as he follows him, sooner or later he will be able to restore the glory of the Ma family, so why take this risk?

After Ma Chao figured it out, he said indifferently: "Now that I have returned to the imperial court, what cooperation can I have with Liang Xing?" ”

The scribe laughed and said, "Is the general really willing to be subordinate?" ”

"What if you are unwilling?"

"Now there is a chance to make a comeback, it just depends on whether the general is willing to grasp it."

Ma Chao sneered in his heart, Zhang Hengliang and Xing had the help of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses from the Qiang people, so they didn't know how thick the sky was.

Back then, they were pressed and beaten by my father and Han Sui, and my father, Han Sui, and Dong Zhuo couldn't fight Liu Bei when they joined forces, and they didn't know how thick they thought they could compete?

Why did Liu Bei only send 50,000 people to capture Xiliang, in addition to the purpose of saving grain and grass consumption, it was estimated that after estimating the strength of Xiliang's various departments, 50,000 elites were more than enough.

Although the troops of the Western Liang and the Qiang reinforcements were slightly higher than the imperial army, the combat power was a world of difference.

The main force with the strongest real combat power in Xiliang is in the hands of Dong Zhuo, followed by Ma Teng and Han Sui's soldiers and horses, and the rest are mostly rabble.

Zhang Heng and Liang Xing brought together a group of shrimp soldiers and crabs, not to mention the cooperation of the military formation, it is still unknown whether they can work together to fight.

"Do you want me to cooperate with you inside and outside and destroy the imperial army in one fell swoop?"

The scribe was stunned, why could Ma Chao easily see through the lord's wise strategy?

"Exactly."

Ma Chao despised Zhang Hengliang Xing and the others even more in his heart, even he could easily see through the strategy, and he still hoped that he could hide from the treacherous and cunning Guo Jia?

If it were for someone else, this ploy might still have some viability.

But he Ma Chao is a new general, no matter how broad-minded Liu Bei is, how can he not be wary?

Even Ma Chao suspected that Liu Bei's sending him as the pioneer of the Western Expedition this time was the real temptation. If he dares to have two hearts, Zhang Liao will clean up with him.

Ma Chao is not stupid, and he will not use the opportunity that his father exchanged for his life to be buried in the hands of two fools.

Perhaps, this is an opportunity for meritorious service!

Ma Chao thought about this, so he cooperated and asked, "Why do I want to help you, what can I get after the deed?" ”

The scribe didn't expect Ma Chao to be so obedient, and he didn't have to take the initiative to drill into the sleeve without having to bother himself, and couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly said according to Liang Xing's instructions: "My lord and General Zhang Heng are willing to serve the general as the main and lead the entire Xiliang to fight with Liu Bei." ”

"Really?" Ma Chao's face was excited, his acting skills came as soon as he was talked, and then he quickly returned to normal, vividly interpreting the knee-jerk reaction and the convergence of hindsight, not like a beginner at all.

Perhaps, everyone has the bones of the actor hidden in their bodies, but they just lack a chance to show it.

"It's true, I dare to guarantee with my life." The scribe said righteously, but secretly despised in his heart: the Ma family really has no martial arts and no wisdom, and they don't know that they have become puppets.

So, the two despised each other so much, and deceived each other.

Ma Chao took a deep breath and lowered his head in contemplation, looking as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

The scribe did not bother, quietly waiting for him to make a decision.

After a moment, Ma Chao gritted his teeth.

"Okay, I agreed, when does Liang Xing plan to do it?"

"Tomorrow night, raise a fire as a trumpet."

After the scribe finished speaking, he secretly thought in his heart: Everyone in the world says that Jia Xu is a wise man in Xiliang, but how can I, Zhou Mao, lose half a point to him? In a few words, he played with a fierce general, even if he Jia Wenhe came, it was just that, right?

As everyone knows, Ma Chao is also sighing in his heart: As soon as Li Ru dies and Jia Xu leaves, Xiliang Moudao has been regressed for ten years.

The rest are idiots!

"Okay, in three days, I will act according to the plan, let Liang Xing arrange it well, don't miss the time."

……

After Ma Chao sent away the scribe sent by Liang Xing, he immediately rushed to the camp where Guo Jia lived, preparing to report the matter.

This is also what he thought in advance, in exchange for military merit.

Guo Jia sat with a military book in his hand, covered with a layer of bedding, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead, as if he was seriously ill.

The first time Ma Chao walked into the tent, he saw this situation.

He wondered, "The military advisor is unwell?" ”

Guo Jia didn't expect Ma Chao to come at this time, so he could only make this decision, but there was a hidden mystery under the bedding. Young people are playful and always like to try something new.

In addition, if you eat the marrow and know the taste, you will feel unwell if you don't taste it for a day.

Guo Jia barely squeezed out a smile: "It's okay, it's just that I accidentally contracted the wind cold, Meng Qi came late at night, but there is something important?" ”

Ma Chao didn't think about it, after all, he didn't know about this kind of new thing, but he was just wondering why his little sister was missing.

However, he remembered that there was still something to do, so he no longer paid attention to this matter, and he was happy that Yunlu had something to do.

"The last general's trip is indeed an important matter, today Liang Xing sent someone to come, wanting to cooperate with the last general inside and outside, and attack the imperial army at night."

"Hiss~" Guo Jia took an inopportune breath of cold air, and then said with a smile: "What a trick, I never thought that Zhang Heng and Liang Xing were still good at scheming." ”

If it was in the past, he would have teased Ma Chao a few words and asked him if he had any intention for a moment. It's just that I'm not feeling well at the moment, and I really don't have the heart to joke, I just want to send Ma Chao away quickly.

Although Ma Chao wondered why Guo had a cold on this hot day, he didn't ask much.

"Zhang Hengliang Xing and the others are really not self-sufficient, according to the general, our army can be calculated."

"Okay, you can discuss this matter directly with Zhang Liao, I'm not feeling well, so I won't get involved too much. Just look at your abilities, don't let me down. ”

"The last general obeys!"

"Go ahead."

After Ma Chao left, one poked his head out.

"Suffocate me."

"I'm suffocating too!"

(End of chapter)