Chapter 223, playing tricks in front of Fengxiao

A few days later, the army arrived at Anding City. It was already getting late, and the army set up camp thirty miles outside the city.

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

"Whose person are you?"

Ma Chao stared at the middle-aged scribe with a goatee in front of him with a calm expression. The war was coming, and the purpose of anyone who came at this time was open to question.

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

The scribe did not hide it, but directly revealed his identity and the purpose of his trip.

When Ma Chao heard this, his first thought was that this person was sent by Liu Bei to test him. But then he thought, if Liu Bei didn't trust him, he could have killed him as a traitor from the beginning, without any unnecessary actions.

Losing troops and generals in vain.

Perhaps, this person was really sent by Liang Xing.

Of course, no matter which possibility it was, Ma Chao didn't care, because from the bottom of his heart he didn't think Zhang Heng and Liang Xing could fight against Liu Bei.

Since you don't trust me, how can you destroy your future for such things?

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

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

The scribe smiled and said: "Does the general really want to be subordinate to others?"

"What can I do if I don't give in?"

"Now there is an opportunity to make a comeback. It just depends on whether the general is willing to take it."

Ma Chao sneered in his heart, Zhang Hengliang and Xing had tens of thousands of Qiang troops to help them, so they didn't realize how great the world was.

Back then, they were suppressed and beaten by my father and Han Sui, but my father, Han Sui, and Dong Zhuo couldn't defeat Liu Bei when they joined forces. How could they think they could compete?

Why did Liu Bei only send 50,000 men to attack Xiliang? In addition to saving food and grass consumption, it was also because he had estimated the strength of Xiliang's various ministries and found that 50,000 elite troops were more than enough.

Although the military strength of the Xiliang tribes plus Qiang reinforcements was slightly higher than that of the imperial army, their combat power was vastly different.

The most powerful force in Xiliang is in the hands of Dong Zhuo, followed by the troops of Ma Teng and Han Sui, and the rest are mostly ragtag.

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

"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 his lord's wise plan?

"Exactly."

Ma Chao despised Zhang Hengliang and Xing even more in his heart. Even he could easily see through the plan, and he expected to be able to hide it from the cunning Guo Jia?

If it were placed on other people, this strategy might still have some feasibility.

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

Ma Chao even suspected that Liu Bei sent him as the vanguard of the Western Expedition this time, which was the real test. If he dared to have second thoughts, Zhang Liao would deal with him as well.

Ma Chao is not stupid and will not sacrifice the opportunity that his father bought with his life at the hands of two fools.

Maybe, this is an opportunity to make a contribution!

Ma Chao thought about this, so he asked in cooperation: "Why should I help you, and what will I get after it is completed?"

The scribe did not expect that Ma Chao would be so obedient and take the initiative to get into the trap without having to waste any words. He couldn't help but be overjoyed and hurriedly followed Liang Xing's instructions and said: "My lord and General Zhang Heng are willing to serve as the general and command the entire Xiliang and Liu Bei."

Fight."

"Seriously?" Ma Chao's face was excited. His acting skills came as expected, and then he quickly returned to normal. His subconscious reactions and hindsight restraints were vividly performed, and he didn't look like a beginner at all.

Maybe, everyone has the bones of an actor hidden in their body, but they just lack a chance to display it.

"It's absolutely true, I dare to guarantee it with my life." The scribe said righteously, but he secretly despised it in his heart: The Ma family really have only martial arts but no wisdom, and they have become puppets without knowing it.

Ever since, the two of them despised each other and deceived each other.

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

The scribe did not disturb him and waited quietly for him to make a decision.

After a while, Ma Chao gritted his teeth.

"Okay, I agreed. When does Liang Xing plan to take action?"

"At midnight tomorrow, raise a fire as a signal."

After the scribe finished speaking, he thought to himself: Everyone in the world says that Jia Xu is a wise man from Xiliang, but how could I, Zhou Mao, ever lose half a point to him? With just a few words, I was able to manipulate a powerful general into the palm of my hand, and it was Jia Wenhe who came.

But that's it, right?

As everyone knows, Ma Chao also laments in his heart: As soon as Li Ru died and Jia Xu left, Xiliang's path has been set back ten years.

The rest are just idiots!

"Okay, I will act according to the plan in three days and let Liang Xing make good arrangements. Don't miss the time."

…

After Ma Chao sent away the scribes sent by Liang Xing, he immediately rushed to the camp where Guo Jia lived, preparing to report the matter and use one move to defeat the enemy.

This was what he had thought beforehand, to exchange this matter for military merit.

Guo Jia was sitting upright with a book of war in his hands, covered with a layer of quilt, and sweating on his forehead, as if he was seriously ill.

The first thing Ma Chao saw when he stepped into the tent was this scene.

He asked doubtfully: "The military advisor is not feeling well?"

Guo Jia didn't expect Ma Chao to arrive at this time, so he had no choice but to make this plan, but there was a secret hidden under the quilt. Young people are playful and always like to try new things.

Furthermore, you know the taste by eating the marrow. If you don’t taste it for a day, you will feel unwell.

Guo Jia forced out a smile: "Nothing, I just accidentally caught the cold. Does Meng Qi come here late at night for something important?"

Ma Chao didn't think so. After all, he didn't know about this new thing. He was just wondering why his little sister was missing.

However, he remembered that there was still business, so he stopped paying attention to this matter. Maybe Yunlu, the girl, had something to do and went out.

"I really have something important to report on this trip. Liang Xing sent people here today, hoping to cooperate with the general inside and outside to attack the imperial army at night."

"Hiss~" Guo Jia took an untimely breath of cold air, and then smiled: "What a clever trick. I never thought that Zhang Heng and Liang Xing are still good strategists."

In the past, he would have teased Ma Chao a few words and asked him if he had any thoughts. But he was feeling unwell at the moment and really had no intention of teasing. He just wanted to send Ma Chao away quickly.

Although Ma Chao was confused as to why Mr. Guo caught wind and cold on such a hot day, he didn't ask any more questions.

"Zhang Hengliang and Xing are really overestimating their capabilities. In the end, our army can use their tactics to their advantage."

"Okay, you can just go to Zhang Liao to discuss this matter directly. I'm not feeling well, so I won't get involved too much. It's just a chance to see your abilities. Don't let me down."

"I will obey your orders!"

"Go ahead."

After Ma Chao left, a man stuck his head out.

"It suffocates me to death."

"I'm almost suffocated too!"
Chapter completed!