In fact, Ma Chao is very utilitarian, Zhang Xiu has no strategy and no foresight, but he has learned a hundred birds and a phoenix gun, and he can fight with Zhao Yun in Changbanpo, which shows that the martial arts are very exquisite. If you can win him into his own hands, then he will be like a tiger. Besides, Ma Chao also wants to use Zhang Xiu's connections to get acquainted with a generation of legendary Master Tong Yuan, as well as Zhang Ren, the king of Xichuan spears, and the more powerful Zhao Yun.

Zhang Ji was a little surprised when he heard this. Ma Chao guessed that it was estimated that Zhang Ji thought that his status and merits were far higher than Zhang Xiu, and that it was actually very beautiful to make Zhang Xiu commensurate with his brother. But to Ma Chao's surprise, Zhang Xiu waved his hand in panic and said nervously: "No, no, no, how dare the kid call him a brother and a brother to the mighty God Weitian General?" Isn't that a torment for the kid? Not to be! ”

Ma Chao saw that Zhang Ji was a little anxious after hearing this.

Ma Chao smiled: "What are you afraid of?" In the past, there was a huge disparity between the identities of Boya and Ziji, and he didn't become a bosom friend? You are the nephew of General Zhang Ji, why not be worthy of my brother? ”

"But...... But ......" Zhang Xiu was a little moved by what he said.

Zhang Ji is really anxious, Zhang Xiu is stupid, he is not stupid. Zhang Ji scolded: "The young general was born in a famous family, has great achievements, and has been famous all over the world without tying his hair. To be a brother to you is to exalt you! ”

Zhang Xiu glanced at Zhang Ji uneasily, but still didn't speak. Ma Chao was also a little anxious, thinking about it, Ma Chao pretended to be dissatisfied, and said: "I turned over and handed it over, but you pushed back and held back, do you look down on me?" ”

These words made Zhang Xiu anxious, and waved his hand again and again, saying, "How dare the kid!" ”

"Then you won't agree!"

"Boy...... The kid agreed! ”

When Ma Chao heard Zhang Xiu's answer, he hurriedly said happily: "Hahaha, since they are brothers, why do you still call yourself a boy?" ”

Zhang Xiu found out that Ma Chao was pretending to be angry just now. So Zhang Xiu was no longer restrained, and generously gave Ma Chao a deep hand, and said with a smile: "Embroidery, I've seen my brother!" ”

Ma Chao was overjoyed, and hurriedly pulled Ma Dai from behind. Ma Dai also greeted Zhang Xiu and called each other brothers. So just like that, Ma Chao and Ma Dai have one more brother of the opposite sex. And they all rejoiced.

Ma Chao ordered Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu to lead their troops and horses into the camp to rest, and then convened the generals to discuss the matter. After the generals sat down, Ma Chao said: "Today's battle is all caused by my underestimation of the enemy. Han Sui and Cheng Gongying set up a deceptive plan, lest I see through their plan, so they specially arranged another bitter plan. In order to confuse me, Han Wenyue did not hesitate to let his two branches kill each other and deceived me. ”

Duan Xuan said: "Han Wenyue has always been ruthless, and Cheng Gongying is scheming, which is why he is here. ”

Ma Chao said ashamedly: "Even so, after all, I was deceived, and the elite soldiers sent by Han Wenyue to surrender approached the walled gate, which led to today's battle and the almost defeat of our army." In this battle, our army lost 3,132 robes. They died because of me, and I am very troubled. ”

Ma Chao let out a long sigh, he knew that after traveling to the troubled times of the late Eastern Han Dynasty to become Ma Chao, he had to take on heavier responsibilities. Today's huge losses in this battle, more than 3,000 corpses seem to be vivid, which makes Ma Chao very heartbroken.

The generals were all consoled. Pang De said: "The young general doesn't have to worry, wars are all about death." ”

"Yes, brother, it's not your fault, it's all because Han Sui Lao'er is too treacherous, and he is so ruthless that he lets his subordinates kill each other. Anyone else would believe it. Ma Dai said.

Ma Chao also knew that he had to lift his spirits and defeat Han Sui. Because defeating Han Sui is the best consolation for those robes. So I didn't think about it anymore. However, Ma Dai's words made Ma Chao discover something. Ma Chao thought to himself, since Han Sui was able to persuade his subordinates, and his subordinates were willing to carry out the bitter meat plan by fratricidal for him, presumably Han Sui must have used some way to boost morale again and make his subordinates more loyal to him. As for this method, Ma Chao didn't know, but Ma Chao knew that Han Sui's method must not be simple.

Ma Chao said again: "Fortunately, when the crisis was in danger, General Zhang Ji led the army from the side of the rebels, and launched a surprise attack while the rebels were focusing on attacking our camp, so as to save our army. If it weren't for General Zhang Ji, I really can't believe what the consequences would have been! Here, I would like to thank General Zhang Ji. ”

Zhang Ji said modestly: "The young general's words are serious, although Han Sui is good at fighting and is in an advantageous position, he failed to attack the young general's camp, which shows that Han Sui is not the opponent of the major general." The last general is just the icing on the cake. ”

Ma Chao said: "General Zhang Ji is too modest. But by the way, General Zhang Ji's army is only more than 2,000 horsemen, why can he scare off Hanwen's army of about 100,000? ”

When Zhang Ji heard this, he lovingly touched Zhang Xiu's head and said, "This is all the ploy of the nephew of the last general." Seeing that the major general was in trouble, the last general immediately wanted to lead the army to help. But my nephew Zhang Xiu stopped the last general, saying that we waited for more than 2,000 horses, and Han Sui would not take it seriously. When you bluff and pretend to be thousands of troops, you can force Han Sui's army back. So he had his soldiers break off many branches and tie them to their horses' tails. When the horses galloped, they dragged the branches to the ground, stirring up more dust. Han Sui saw that our army was dusty, and mistakenly thought that our army had a large number of troops, so for the sake of safety, Han Sui's army withdrew. ”

Saying that, Zhang Xiu lowered her head a little embarrassed, but raised her head slightly from time to time to peek at Ma Chao. Ma Chao saw through it at a glance, and Zhang Xiu was observing his reaction to this.

For Zhang Xiu's eagerness, Ma Chao was also touched a lot in his heart. Being able to think of this method at a critical juncture proves that Zhang Xiu is also an outstanding general, no wonder he was able to dominate Nanyang and compete with Cao Cao in history.

Ma Chao said with a smile: "Then it seems that I have really gained a lot today, I have not only won a sibling brother, but also a general!" ”

Everyone also echoed the admiration, and after listening to Ma Chao's praise, Zhang Xiu lowered his head embarrassedly, but his expression showed a slight pride in his expression.

Ma Chao asked again: "By the way, I don't know why General Zhang came to me at this time?" ”

Zhang Ji explained: "Major General, that's the case. The last general and his nephew were originally from a good family in the six counties, and they recruited Han Sui from the history of assassination. But Han Sui's thieves are fierce, and his strategist Cheng Gongying is good at design and planning, and we are not Han Sui's opponents, and the Liangjiazi of the six counties was soon defeated by Han Sui. When the assassin was killed, most of our army was annihilated, and the rest of the small troops were fortunate to break out. ”

Ma Chao suddenly realized that this Zhang Ji was actually from a good family in the six counties. Perhaps in history, when Dong Zhuo led the army to crusade against Han Sui, he met Zhang Ji, so he naturally became Dong Zhuo's subordinate. And now Dong Zhuo has not conquered Han Sui for the second time, so he let Ma Teng take the lead.

Zhang Ji said: "After the breakout, Han Sui has been chasing after the last general's troops, and the last general had to hide in Tibet and run around. Fortunately, the father of the major general led the army to capture Anding County, and the last general was able to take refuge. Worship the Lord. Later, I heard that the major general was fighting with Han Sui in Weishui. The lord was relieved that he could not afford the young general, so he sent the last general to support, and ordered the last general to listen to the major general's account. ”

Hearing this, Ma Chao was very moved. Ma Teng is really good to him, and he has made Ma Chao slowly change his mind and begin to really think that Ma Teng is his father from the bottom of his heart.

"The last general also heard that the major general had beaten Han Sui several times and had no power to fight back, and he was overjoyed, and he thought about hurrying to help the young general defeat Han Sui. Unexpectedly, as soon as the general arrived, he happened to meet the rebels besieging the camp of the major general. The rebels were only focused on attacking the camp, which allowed the last general to pick up military merits. ”

Ma Chao said: "I see. Where is that father now? ”

Ma Chao always thought about Ma Teng, because Ma Teng had a lot fewer soldiers and horses than him, and his command of combat was far inferior to him. Ma Chao has always been afraid that Han Sui will pick up soft persimmons and pinch them, and if he can't beat him, he will sneak attack Ma Teng, who is far behind.