Looking at Ma Zheng who deliberately kept him in hiding, Lu Bu became a little irritable.

Seeing this, Ma Zheng stopped when he saw this and smiled and said, "Mr. Cao and my lord are both the overlords of the north today. This is good, but has the general ever thought about the origins of both?"

Origin?

When Lu Bu heard this, a gloomy look flashed in his eyes. These two words have always been his pain. Because of his origin, when he was ambitious to enter the Central Plains and became famous all the time, he encountered walls everywhere and was despised by scholars. It was also because of his origin that when he finally got a base, he fell into a dilemma of no one available. If it weren't for Ye Zhao's helping Li Jue, Guo Si had proposed a plan to disrupt the scholars' monopoly on culture, it was hard to say what Nanyang would look like today.

Is background important?

Of course it is important. Even now Lu Bu, when choosing a son-in-law for his daughter, wouldn’t he also see his origin first?

But his origin is also hateful.

Because of his background, his daughter has not found a satisfactory family. She went to Jingzhou to marry the Jingxiang tribes. Although she was beaten like a dog by Lu Bu in several battles in the past, she was arrogant and disdainful to Lu Bu and even insulted her, making her the winners. Lu Bu was like asking them to be a concubine. Some even made the rude request of his daughter to be a concubine, which made Lu Bu almost angrily raise his troops to attack Xiangyang.

The words Ma Zheng really hurt Lu Bu.

"What's wrong with the two of them?" Lu Bu looked at Ma Zheng and asked with a dark face, both seemingly taller than him.

"Duke Cao, the descendants of the three dukes, has been with scholars since he was a child." Ma Zheng said loudly: "What you see and hear is influenced by scholars. Looking at his staff, Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao, and Chen Qun, are all famous families, and Cheng Yu is also a famous scholar in the poor family. The general has more prides. Have the general ever thought that even if Cao Gong agreed to this marriage due to the situation, would Ling Ai really marry into the Cao Mansion? Even if he now marry into the Cao family under the name of a regular family, if he defeats our lord with the help of the general in the future, the general will lose its value. Will Ling Ai's status in the Cao Mansion be preserved? Have you ever thought about it?"

When Lu Bu heard this, his brow suddenly frowned.

Lu Bu can be said to be a good minister and likes to kill his boss to prove his truth, but as a relative, Lu Bu is very fond of his family.

After Ma Zheng said this, Lu Bu couldn't help but follow Ma Zheng's words and suddenly felt that it was not a wise choice for his daughter to marry Cao Cao's eldest daughter.

Looking at Ma Zheng, Lu Bu's face was gloomy and gloomy. After a long time, he groaned: "That's the case, what's the difference between my daughter marrying into the Ye Mansion?"

Ma Zheng couldn't help laughing when he heard this, bowed and said, "Although the general has many misunderstandings with our master, the general should know how our master's current status is obtained."

Before Lu Bu could speak, Ma Zheng's voice suddenly became excited: "What a merit to Xingmacheng, rebelling the outside world, and killing the Xianbei Shanyu. In the end, he was only transferred from Macheng to Suiyang, and was still the county magistrate. Although Suiyang was a fertile land, based on the merits of our lord that year, if it were not for his background, it would be more than that? During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, our lord defeated Liang State, Yingchuan, Runan, and Nanyang, and more than 100,000 thieves in the country, but in the end, the court was unable to reward me for me. However, in the end, he was the Sili lieutenant and the Hu Ben General. Although Cao Gong also had meritorious achievements, he was not as good as our lord. In the end, he was also appointed as the Prime Minister of Jinan. But what about my lord? However, when it was transferred from Suiyang to Luoyang, he was the ruling of Luoyang. Although Luoyang was the capital, he was still only a county magistrate."

"Managing Luoyang, rectifying the customs of the people, and making Luoyang's officials clear and clear. I don't know how many people praised it, but it was not as good as the scholar's words. Later, he received the position of Weiwei, and he was still the Weiwei who had many children's jokes with Yuan Shu. Muye's achievements in saving the tide and turned the tide. He had several life and death to protect the safety of the late emperor. However, when our lord was granted a title of marquis, let's see how many people in the court opposed it at that time?"

"My Lord has today, and he fought step by step with his life and blood. It can be said that my Lord is so similar to the general when he comes from it?" Ma Zheng sighed.

When Lu Bu heard this, he couldn't help but nodded in agreement. The feeling of trying everything and working ten times more than others but not getting the rewards he deserved was deeply experienced than Ye Zhao. Therefore, under the induced by Ma Zheng, he resonated with Ye Zhao for the first time in his life!

"Look at my master again." Ma Zheng took a deep breath: "Xi Zhicai, Guo Jia, Li Ru, Fa Zheng, before being recruited by our master, how many people in the world know? It can be said that they all come from poor families, let alone military generals under their command. If the general is willing to marry our master, there are many conflicts in the past, but they are just conflicts of interest. The general's origin is better for everyone to be recognized by our master. If Ai is willing to marry into the son of our master, there are no need to worry about being excluded."

Jia Xu looked at Lu Bu's expression of approval, and felt a little powerless. Lu Bu was already led by this boy named Ma Zheng, but he didn't want to say more.

Ma Zheng's words seemed ordinary before, but in fact they were telling Jia Xu that Ye Zhao had paid attention to him. If Ye Zhao was ruined at this time, if Ye Zhao overcame Cao Cao in the future, it would be really hard to meet, so he chose to shut up.

Now the two northern heroes have already made a battle for hegemony. As for who will lose and who will win in the end, Jia Xu is not easy to judge, so he chose to remain silent. However, Jia Xu was curious about Ma Zheng. At a young age, his eloquence is not weak. Ye Zhao is really full of talents.

"This matter is of great importance." Lu Bu thought for a moment, then looked at Ye Zheng and said, "You go and rest. In three days, I will give you a reply."

"This is natural." Ma Zheng smiled and bowed to Lu Bu. The decision was naturally in Lu Bu's hands. He had shaken Lu Bu's will. Next, it was the secret that Ye Zhao had been lying beside Lu Bu for years.

"Goodbye!" After bowing to Lu Bu, Ma Zheng took Wang Shuang out of the main hall, and Lu Bu's personal guards brought the two to the wing room to rest.

"Criminal, do you think Lu Bu will agree?" After seeing the guard leave, Wang Shuang breathed a sigh of relief. Lu Bu is known as the tiger and is known as the number one military general in the world. Wang Shuang was not convinced before, but when facing Lu Bu, the fierce aura made Wang Shuang feel breathless. It was not until this time that Wang Shuang knew that the name of the world's number one general is not a false name. This aura was only found by Ye Zhao, one was Dian Wei and the other was Guan Yu. Although it was slightly different from Lu Bu's aura, the oppressive feeling was the same.

"Be careful!" Ma Zheng's face changed. He opened the door and looked around. After confirming that there was no one, he retreated to the room and glared at Wang Shuang fiercely and said, "This is not Hulao Pass, nor Chang'an. I can kill me in just one sentence. Remember, here, my surname is Ma, and my name is Ma Zheng!"

Ma Zheng’s true identity is naturally Ye Zheng. As for why Ye Zheng is here, it has to go back three days ago.

Three days ago, after Cao Cao arrived at Hulao Pass, he stationed his troops in Xingyang, and did not intend to attack Hulao Pass.

"Mr. Xiaozhi, why didn't Cao Cao come to attack?" Ye Zheng usually stayed with Fa Zheng most of the time, except for handling military affairs. After all, as a top talent around Ye Zhao, the next generation of the next generation, whether it is ability or connections in the court, it will be a great help from Ye Zheng in the future. Whether it is exchanged and learned military tactics or win over, Fa Zheng is very necessary to win over.

Although Ye Zheng is the eldest son and is also the object of Ye Zhao's efforts to cultivate it now, it does not mean that Ye Zheng's position as the prince is not at all threat. Cai Yi is growing up, Ye Zhe, Ye Kai and others have also begun to enlighten him. Ye Zhao is now in full swing in spring and autumn, and living to the age of sixty or seventy is not a problem. Moreover, Ye Zhao spares no effort in cultivating his sons. Even Cai Yi will receive the best education from Ye Zhao.

Therefore, if Ye Zheng wants to firmly hold the position of this prince, he must have greater political capital. Although Ye Zheng can only be considered a pioneer in this battle, if he fights well, and all the ministers under Ye Zhao's command will see his abilities, he will naturally receive more support.

But Ye Zheng also knew that it would be fine to defend Hulao Pass in the face of Cao Cao. If he went out of the city to fight, no matter how arrogant he was, he would not dare to underestimate his opponent who even Ye Zhao had to treat him with caution. Therefore, when he saw that Cao Cao did not move, Ye Zheng naturally would not move.

Fa Zheng took a sip of tea and smiled and said, "Hulao Pass City is more than five feet high, and the soldiers are sophisticated that the city is strong, so it is naturally undesirable to attack."

Ye Zheng nodded when he heard this. If he was in a place, if he had not had to, he would not have chosen to attack Hulao Pass. If he wanted to deal with Cao Cao as he had done before, Ye Zheng felt that it was unlikely. He had learned from the past and could still fall into the trap, then Cao Cao would not be worthy of being regarded as an opponent by Ye Zhao.

Relying on the chair, Ye Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Since it is not advisable to attack Hulao Pass, he refuses to withdraw his troops..."

Fa Zheng looked up and looked at Ye Zheng, but did not speak. Ye Zheng was obviously putting himself in Cao Cao's role to think about Cao Cao's next action.

After a long time, Ye Zheng suddenly looked up at Fa Zheng and said, "If I were Cao Cao, since I didn't want to attack forcefully and didn't want to give up, then I can only ask Lu Bu to join forces to attack."

When Fa Zheng heard this, he nodded in praise and said, "If Cao Cao wants to find a helper now, he can only find Lu Bu."

"But Lu Bu is now the General of the Cavalry and the Marquis of Wen. How would Cao Cao persuade Lu Bu to send troops?" Ye Zheng asked.

"The official title cannot be given, it is nothing more than making some cities or using in-laws to strengthen the relationship between the two parties." Fa Zheng smiled.

Ye Zheng's eyes lit up: "I heard that Lu Bu has a daughter."

"This girl is older than the prince!" Fa Zheng smiled.

"It's okay." Ye Zheng smiled and said, "I'll go and see my future father-in-law in person!"

"The prince is going to go in person!" Fa Zheng almost spit out the tea in his mouth when he heard this, and looked at Ye Zheng in horror and said, "Does the prince know about the old grudge between Lu Bu and his lord?"

"Of course I know." Ye Zheng's eyes flashed with strong confidence: "But wealth and honor are in danger, I am still somewhat confident in convincing my father-in-law."

Are you looking for wealth and honor in danger?

Looking at Ye Zheng, Fa Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly: "Young Master, you have to think about it. In fact, you only need to guard Luoyang this time, which is a great achievement!"

How could Fa Zheng not see Ye Zheng’s thoughts? However, there are still reminders that should be found.

"I have decided, sir, don't persuade me anymore. But after I leave, sir, the defense of the Hulao City and the construction of Luoyang will require sir to worry about it!" Ye Zheng stood up and said, "Guan Ping, Guo Huai, and Hao Zhao, I will temporarily hand it over to the sir to dispatch. I will take Wang Shuang to set off immediately."

"The prince only brings Wang Shuang alone?" Fa Zheng said in surprise.

"It would be useless to bring a few more guards. If Lu Bu really wanted to kill me, I would have nowhere to escape in Nanyang." Ye Zheng nodded.

"Young Master, be careful." Fa Zheng took a deep breath and bowed, "If there is danger, you can find Lu Bu's favored concubine Luo Yan to help you."
Chapter completed!