Chapter 17: On the occasion of the siege
The Xiliang army and Han Sui camped.
Han Sui was sitting on the main seat, flanked by seven of the Eight Horsemen of Xiliang (excluding Cheng Yi) and military advisor Cheng Gongying.
"Everyone, since our army [he said our army, not counting Ma Teng's army] sent troops to besiege Anping 20 days ago, we have been invincible. Not only have we not suffered too many casualties, but we have also added tens of thousands of troops, hahaha!
If this continues, let alone peace, sooner or later Xiliang and even the whole world will be ours!"
Han Sui put his big feet up on the chair and laughed without noticing even if he was exposed.
"That's right, as long as General Yan Xing and Brother Cheng Yi succeed in the surprise attack on Chang'an's troops [before the news came back, Yan Xing and his troops were killed, and Cheng Yi went crazy and was captured by Zhang Chen], we can
If we capture Ma Teng and support you as the king together, Xiliang and even Chang'an will be in our hands! Haha!"
The eldest candidate among the eight horses said.
"Yes, brother is right!"
The remaining eight horses were also in high spirits.
But there were only two people present who disagreed with them.
One is the military advisor Cheng Gongying. He has been very unhappy recently. He was the first to disagree with the surprise attack on Chang'an and the killing of Ma Chao. Even though he reminded Han Sui, most of the Eighth Army were flatterers, and Han Sui did not listen to him.
Yes, when Ma Chao returned safely two days ago, although Han Sui regretted it a little, he still did not take his advice to heart.
There is also Ma Wan, one of the eight horses. He is sitting at the bottom and laughing, but his eyes are uncertain.
"Report! My lords, this is a military report from General Ma Tengma's stronghold. The defenders in the city suddenly rushed out last night. Ma Chao was killed by surprise. Not only was he seriously injured, but three thousand soldiers were also killed!"
A gatekeeper from the primary school reported in.
"Oh? Ma Chao is seriously injured? What a fool I am!"
"Sir, I heard that all the soldiers in Pound's camp were suddenly evacuated last night, leaving only some remnants. Please pay attention, sir..."
Before Cheng Gongying could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Han Sui.
"What should I pay attention to? How could Mr. Ma know my plan based on those measurements? Don't worry about it for nothing! It really ruined my mood. Come on, get out!"
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"Report! General Ma, according to the intelligence sent by General Ma Wan, Han Sui and military advisor Cheng Gongying are now at odds, and another conflict occurred today! Moreover, Han Sui's army has also relaxed its vigilance!"
"Okay! Now there's nothing that can stop us. We must capture this old thief alive this time!"
Ma Teng said angrily.
"My lord foster father, if we defeat Han Sui's army this time, and my lord foster father and Meng Qi surrender without a fight, they might be squeezed out by my father-in-law in the future. How about I lure that Guo Si out this time and take advantage of you?"
Kill him among the rebellious troops, and then have Dong Zhuo's troops who are leaving the city be killed. Firstly, it can hide the public's eyes, secondly, it can avenge the death of the Ma family brothers in the battle, and thirdly, it can remove an obstacle to our future great cause. He is not a foster father.
What do you think, sir?"
"Ziyue, you are indeed a talented person in both civil and military fields! This plan can win over the morale of the army and protect the status of my Ma family. It is really suitable for Meng Qi to follow you!"
"Of course, father and sworn brother are not only brave and resourceful, but also kind to the people. We are really lucky to the Ma family!"
"Report! Generals, General Pang has arrived at the designated place!"
"Okay! Everyone, the revenge for this arrow from my Ma family will be tonight! Come here, send the order, and the whole army will come out of the stronghold!"
"Father, you must be careful this time when you go to Han Sui's stronghold to support General Ma Wan under the guise of a labor force!"
"Don't worry, I will take our Ma family's elite cavalry with me when I go."
"Sir, foster father, I wonder if the General Pang that the spy mentioned just now is Pang De and Pang Lingming?"
"Exactly, I don't think Ziyue also knows Lingming's name!"
I didn't expect Pang De to follow Ma Teng so early. Hey, I don't know why he surrendered to Cao Cao later? Was it forced by the situation?
Chapter completed!