Everyone was stunned when they heard Cao Zhang's words, no one expected him to stand up and say that Ma Chao was actually hit by ten arrows.

There are only nine arrows on the target, so where is the other arrow?

Ma Chao's eyes widened in astonishment when he heard Cao Zhang say that he had been hit by ten arrows, obviously he didn't expect that Cao Zhang would see this extremely secret detail.

Cao Zhang urged the war horse under the seat, rushed to the position where the target was originally placed, flew off the horse, picked up some things from the ground, and then quickly returned to the high platform.

Cao Zhang lifted the thing in his hand, but it was two broken arrows that were split in half from it.

"Everyone, please see, Brother Meng Qi's last arrow hit the tail of the previous arrow, and directly split this arrow and fell to the ground, in other words, his ten arrows all hit the red heart of the arrow target!" Cao Zhang explained loudly to everyone on the high platform.

After listening to Cao Zhang's explanation, everyone suddenly realized that Ma Chao deliberately showed a more superb archery skill in order to win the beauty. Judging from his performance alone, the result of the riding and archery competition, he properly defeated Cao Zhang.

Cao Zhang turned to Ma Chao and said with a smile: "Brother Meng Qi, good archery!" In the next admiration, this third contest you win beautifully. It seems that the result of our competition today is also a draw! ”

Ma Chao looked at Cao Zhang in front of him, his eyes widened in astonishment, on the one hand, he was surprised that he would help him prove the details of his victory; On the other hand, so many people present failed to see the mystery of his last arrow, but Cao Zhang did.

This result is actually enough to show that Cao Zhang's eyesight is no less than him, in other words, Cao Zhang is fully capable of hitting all ten arrows, and he should have deliberately shot an arrow to give himself a chance to win.

The opponent has won the second game, but he took the initiative to say that it was a draw. The riding and archery competition deliberately gave way, so that he could turn the tables and not lose face in front of thousands of subordinates, this favor was too great.

Although Ma Chao has a proud personality, Cao Zhang treats him politely and is more humble everywhere, which makes him also convinced from the bottom of his heart.

Ma Chao did not hesitate at all, immediately turned over and dismounted, and knelt down on one knee to Cao Zhang: "Cao Gongzi is benevolent and righteous, humble everywhere, Ma Chao is deeply grateful for this mind, from today on, Ma Chao is only the son of the horse, and everything is at the disposal of the son!" ”

Cao Zhang saw Ma Chao kneeling down to worship himself, knowing that his sincerity had finally moved him, at this time his kneeling should be sincere surrender, overjoyed, and hurriedly turned over and dismounted to help.

"Brother Meng Qi, please get up quickly. I have a reluctant request, and I hope that Brother Meng Qi can agree. I hit it off with you at first sight, and I have the heart to become brothers with you, and in the future, brothers will work together to create a great cause, I don't know if Brother Meng Qi is willing? Cao Zhang helped Ma Chao up, and then expressed the idea of wanting to marry him.

When Ma Chao heard Cao Zhang's proposal, his face was overjoyed, and he immediately nodded and agreed: "I also have this intention, it is Ma Chao's third life to be able to become brothers with Gongzi!" ”

The two looked at each other and laughed and hugged each other. After this series of competitions and battles, the two are truly together.

Immediately, the two put down the incense case, burned incense to the sky together, and worshiped as brothers, Ma Chao was the elder brother, and Cao Zhang was the younger brother.

Ma Teng saw the two of them bowing to each other, knowing that in the future, he would be completely tied to the Cao family, and his status and official position would be more stable, so he smiled with satisfaction.

Ma Yunlu was also very happy to see Cao Zhang and Ma Chao abandon their previous suspicions and worship as brothers, with a bright smile on his face.

After the salute, Ma Teng and Ma Chao did not have the slightest delay, and immediately kept their oath, Ma Teng personally wrote a letter and sent it to the princes, and arranged for someone to escort Zhong Xuan to set off immediately to Jincheng County to see Han Sui.

Ma Chao asked Cao Zhang to rest in Tianshui for a night, allowed him to make a little preparation, transferred 3,000 cavalry as the vanguard force, and returned to Chang'an with Cao Zhang early the next morning, while Ma Teng made a little preparation, and then led the army to Chang'an to join Cao Zhang.

Cao Zhang ran all the way, and fought with Ma Chao repeatedly, he was already exhausted, and he was not polite, and after eating the wine and dinner arranged by Ma Teng again, he rested in the pavilion they arranged.

This trip to Yongliang finally achieved the most perfect result, he didn't need to go to Jincheng County anymore, he could return to Chang'an with Ma Chao's troops as soon as possible, leaving more time to break the enemy.

Cao Zhang finally relaxed completely, lay on the bed and quickly fell asleep.

Early the next morning, just after dawn, Cao Zhang had already gotten up, after all, time was pressing, and he didn't want to have the slightest delay.

Ma Chao also understood Cao Zhang's psychology very well, and he had already reorganized the three thousand cavalry overnight and was ready to go.

Ma Teng personally sent them outside Tianshui City.

Seeing that Cao Zhang was about to leave after only one day, and he didn't know when he would come back this time, Ma Yunlu was very reluctant.

She hesitated for a long time before she walked up to Cao Zhang, and whispered to Cao Zhang: "Young Master Cao, you must leave in such a hurry, you can't stay for one more day, I can take you to see all over Tianshui and eat our special food." ”

Ma Yunlu was born in the northwest and has a relatively bold personality, which is different from Guo Zhao and Xiahou Juan's relatively subtle way, she directly expressed her intention to retain Cao Zhang, and looked at Cao Zhang, and did not hide her admiration at all.

Cao Zhang looked at Ma Yunlu, and from the other party's warm eyes, he sensed the deep meaning behind her retaining herself, and realized that this girl was also tempted by herself in this short day and night, and expressed it directly.

Although Cao Zhang has only been in contact with Ma Yunlu for one day, he also has a very good impression of her bold personality, especially when Ma Chao wants to kill him, Ma Yunlu protects her regardless of life and death, which makes Cao Zhang also very moved.

But after all, he is bound by the 100-day military writ, so he really can't stay in Tianshui for long, and he can't start a relationship with Ma Yunlu at this time.

"Miss Ma, the war ahead is urgent, as the commander of the three armies, I can go back a moment earlier to feel at ease, and I hope the girl understands." Cao Zhang could only tactfully refuse Ma Yunlu's retention.

But he was afraid that his tough attitude would hurt the little girl's feelings, so he hurriedly made amends: "But Miss Ma, don't worry, after we capture Chang'an and eradicate Li Dao, we will definitely have a chance to meet again." When the time comes, I will take you to see the old capital Chang'an, and then go to Xudu to see it when I have the opportunity. ”

Ma Yunlu originally heard that Cao Zhang refused to stay, and his heart swelled with disappointment. But then when she heard Cao Zhang promise her that she would have a chance to meet in the future, and promised to take her to see Chang'an and Xu Du in the future, a smile appeared on her face again.

"Why do you have to wait for you to level Li Dao, I can go out with my eldest brother now and go to Chang'an with you!" Ma Yunlu took the initiative to express his desire to follow Cao Zhang to Chang'an.

"Little sister, don't mess around, we went to Chang'an to fight a tough battle, not to play in the mountains and rivers, what's the matter if you follow us?!" Ma Chao immediately rejected Ma Yunlu.

"I know that you are going to fight with Li Dao, I can also do martial arts, and I can also go to the battlefield to help you!" Ma Yunlu refused to give up and insisted on following.

"Yunlu, don't mess around! Where is the reason for a girl to show up on the battlefield!? Hurry up and retreat, don't move to delay the trip of Cao Gongzi and your eldest brother! Seeing that his daughter was entangled, Ma Teng stepped forward to drink.

Ma Yunlu still wanted to argue, but seeing that Ma Teng's eyes had narrowed, he knew that there was no point in arguing again, so he could only bow his head unwillingly.

Cao Zhang saw the little girl's unhappiness, and stepped forward to comfort her: "Miss Ma, we are going to gather the heroes of Kansai and encircle and suppress Li Dao together, it shouldn't take too long, you don't have to be impatient, I promise you that after conquering Chang'an, I will definitely fulfill the promise just now." ”

Ma Chao also loves his sister the most on weekdays, and coaxed her with Cao Zhang: "Okay, Ziwen has already given you such a promise, you still don't worry, just wait at home with peace of mind!" ”

Ma Yunlu nodded lightly, and then said to Cao Zhang with concern: "Then you must take care and protect yourself!" ”

Cao Zhang looked at Ma Yunlu and nodded vigorously and agreed.

Cao Zhang and Ma Chao took the lead, with 3,000 cavalry and a hundred personal guards led by Li Jin, they set off towards Chang'an.

Ma Teng and Ma Yunlu kept waving their hands and watching, watching them completely disappear from sight.

Ma Yunlu looked into the distance, but her face was full of unwillingness, her eyes rolled, and she had secretly made up her mind......