Ma Chao said in a low voice: "Guo Hui is easy to die." Hopefully, Mr. understands this. ”

Jia Xu smiled and said: "Don't worry, the young master will never tell anyone, and he will never betray the young master." ”

Ma Chao was a little unconvinced, Jia Xu was a veteran of job hopping, and seeing that Guo Yan and Li Dao were about to perish, he secretly took refuge in Emperor Han Xian; Seeing that Guanzhong couldn't stay any longer, he ran to Zhang Xiu; Seeing that Cao Cao had a tendency to unify the Central Plains, he persuaded Zhang Xiu to surrender; looked at Cao Pi's methods were better than Cao Zhi's, and sarcastically admonished Cao Cao for establishing himself and not being virtuous.

Ma Chao began to be wary of Jia Xu at this time, this person is not a loyal minister like Cheng Gongying and Xun Yu, and he needs to be firmly controlled. Ma Chao decided to suppress Jia Xu before buying Huangmen, so as to prevent this person from becoming his disaster.

Ma Chao said in a deep voice: "To be honest, I don't trust Mr. ”

Jia Xu said obediently: "That's the sin of his subordinates." ”

Ma Chao came closer and said, "Mr. did not hesitate to persuade Jincheng to surrender, and designed to protect Han Sui, just to take refuge in me." What the hell is the gentleman trying to do with me? ”

Jia Xu said: "Naturally, it is rich. Who in the world doesn't want to be rich. ”

Ma Chao sneered: "Wealth? Han Sui can also give it to you, and the imperial court can give it to you even more. If my husband takes refuge in me just for the sake of wealth, sooner or later he will take refuge in others for greater wealth. Isn't it? ”

Jia Xu was a little flustered, he didn't expect Ma Chao to be so smart and alert to him. If it were someone else, who would dare to do this to him? It's been a long time coming. Ma Chao is like this, the only thing that shows is that Ma Chao's resourcefulness is not under him.

Jia Xu said: "So the young master thinks that it is possible for his subordinates to betray the young master?" ”

Jia Xu stood still, and Ma Chao walked around him, staring at him to see if his expression was loose.

Ma Chao remembered Jia Xu's history of betraying the master, and said: "Mr. I know that he is the best at protecting himself. Like a bird perched on a tree, the tree will fall and the bird will soar. Even if it is a phoenix, when the sycamore is cut down for people, it will fly away from the sycamore. Victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, and I am not sure whether my husband will turn his back on me. ”

Jia Xu couldn't help but be a little stunned, this was exactly what he thought. In his heart, there is no ordinary person's idea of loyalty. He believed that the sovereign was only something that could be relied upon and used, not something that could be defended at the cost of his life, and that would be too costly and foolish. As long as the lord is unfavorable, he can naturally escape. As the saying goes, good birds choose trees to perch.

Ma Chao said again: "What's more, Mr. I know is not an ordinary strategist, not a person who can be restrained with loyalty and faithfulness. Sir, am I right? ”

Jia Xu said: "The young master has insight. ”

Ma Chao said: "So if Mr. wants to be rich, I can give it to you." With the three major merits of persuading me to surrender Jincheng, preserving Han Sui, and successfully negotiating, Mr. can get hundreds of millions of dollars. It's just a momentary riches. If you want to be rich and rich, please forgive me for not daring to give it to Mr. ”

After listening to this, Jia Xu throbbed slightly and didn't speak.

Ma Chao stopped, stood one step in front of Jia Xu, and looked directly at Jia Xu. Jia Xu, who was born in 147 A.D., is in the year of not being confused this year. Although he is over forty years old, it is difficult to see the color of wind and frost on his face, and some are just indifferent. Although thin, it slightly looks heroic. Ma Chao stared at him, but he didn't dare to raise his head and look directly at Ma Chao.

Ma Chao said: "What does Mr. think? ”

Jia Xu pondered for a moment and said, "In Xia Guess, the young master wants to devote himself wholeheartedly to Xia. ”

Ma Chao said: "Of course. A wise man like Mr. is no less than Zhang Liang and Chen Ping, if it can't be used, I can only get rid of it as soon as possible. Otherwise, if my husband takes refuge in my adversary in the future, I will be in great trouble. ”

Jia Xu has never been so calm, and his chest, which has never risen and fallen, is rising and falling violently at the moment.

Jia Xu said slightly angrily: "To be honest, the reason why I voted for the young master was only because I saw the hope of stability in Liangzhou from the young master. The young master is both brave and resourceful, and his identity and bloodline are unique, so he is the best candidate to completely pacify Liangzhou. The people of Liangzhou must not sit idly by and watch the century-old Hanqiang War continue. Therefore, there is no choice but to join the young master. ”

Ma Chao was a little surprised by Jia Xu's statement, and in his impression, it seemed that Jia Xu did not value the people as much as Liu Bei. Otherwise, he would never persuade Li Dao and Guo Yan to counterattack Chang'an, because the Xiliang soldiers were more terrible thieves than the Yellow Turban Army.

But after thinking about it, Ma Chao thought of a possibility, maybe Jia Xu only valued the people of Liangzhou, and people from other states and counties were not in his consideration. Persuading Li Dao and Guo Yan to counterattack Chang'an was only to maintain the status of the Xiliang people in the imperial court.

Jia Xu maintained his anger and said with restraint: "As for the young master's analysis of the character of the subordinates, there is nothing to say below. This is indeed the case below, and self-preservation is the first priority in everything. But in this turbulent Liangzhou, who dares not to seek self-protection first? The head of the city is changed to the king's flag, what is the use of loyalty? ”

Ma Chao was a little speechless, thinking that what Jia Xu said seemed to make sense. The environment plays a decisive role in people's growth, and perhaps it is in the crisis-ridden and smoke-filled environment of Liangzhou that Jia Xu has such a character and choice.

Jia Xu said: "Besides, at this time, it is the monarch who chooses the minister, and the minister also chooses the king." The young master is willing to use it in the next, because he can give the young master advice and strategize. What about the young master? What can the young master give you? Is it rich? ”

As he spoke, Jia Xu looked at Ma Chao suspiciously.

Ma Chao realized that he was rude, and hurriedly bowed to Jia Xu and said, "That is my groundless suspicion, I will compensate Mr." I hope that Mr. Sir, there are a lot of them, and forgive me once. ”

Ma Chao shook for a long time and did not get up. This made Jia Xu a little surprised, he didn't expect that Ma Chao, as the lord of Liangzhou, would treat him so politely, originally he thought that Ma Chao's temperament was very proud. For a moment, Jia Xu was a little overwhelmed.

Ma Chao added a few more words: "It is naturally good to apologize and be forgiven; Unforgiveness is also the right and choice of the gentleman. An apology requires forgiveness, and there is no such reason in the world. If the gentleman does not forgive me, I will not dare to disrespect the gentleman. I will try my best to wait for your understanding. ”

At this time, Pang De, Zhang Xiu and others had been watching not far away for a long time, thinking that the two were arguing, so they kept watching. Without Ma Chao's permission, they didn't dare to mix. Jia Xu became the focus of everyone's attention.

Jia Xu hurriedly helped Ma Chao up and said, "Young Master Lixian Corporal, how dare you not forgive?" ”

At this time, Ma Chao's impression of Jia Xu had changed greatly. Originally, he only thought that Jia Xu's ghost plot was difficult to master, and he was afraid that it would be harmful to him. But now it seems that Jia Xu is actually very good to him, and if he is in Jia Xu's position, I am afraid he will not be able to do so well.

Ma Chao said: "Thank you, sir." ”