During this period, Ma Dai has been at Bailizhou Ranch north of Yidu.
After Deng Tong died in battle, the horse shepherding matters that he was originally responsible for was transferred to Ma Dai. Ma Dai also placed a large number of military horses seized from the north to the Jianghuai River in Bailizhou. It is said that there are unique means to make war horses gradually get used to the water and soil.
When Lei Yuan received a letter from Zong Yu, he immediately sent someone to invite Ma Dai.
When Lei Yuan bid farewell to Zong Yu, Ma Dai had already arrived.
It was obvious that the young general was running a hundred miles away, but his arms were meticulous. He sat down with his sword and cleaned up his body. The sun shone into the hall, making him look more and more heroic.
Seeing Lei Yuan quickly stepping into the hall, Ma Dai stood up respectfully and stood in the hall and saluted: "I've seen the general."
Lei Yuan waved his hand and made all the servants who were serving retreat to the distance. Then he helped Ma Dai up: "Bozhan, please sit down and talk."
There are many talented generals and schools under Lei Yuan. However, as brave as Ma Dai, with outstanding martial arts and proficient in cavalry tactics, there are only a handful of people who can be a sharp-edged person on the battlefield. Therefore, when Ma Dai was a prisoner, Lei Yuan treated him as a guest general. When Ma Dai was in Yidu, Lei Yuan's appointment with him was the same as that of the lieutenants. As well as the treatment received by the Liangzhou cavalrymen, they were all generous.
After all, he is a general who keeps his name in history books. Although Lei Yuan has no interest in collecting stamps, he will inevitably have a little preference in secret, just like he treats Ding Feng, Wang Ping, Ma Zhong and others.
Ma Dai has made many military achievements in Jianghuai and other places. Lei Yuan was able to defeat Xiahou Dun and intimidate Wen Pin, and rely on the fierce military power of the Liangzhou cavalry team.
However, at this moment, Ma Chao jumped from a dog that was a broken family to a prince of Liangzhou, which had a feudal feudal status. With Ma Dai, it seemed that Lei Yuan could no longer wait for the following subordinates like before.
Ma Dai said in a deep voice: "The general summoned him, don't know what's wrong?"
"My brother Ma Mengqi has done a big thing recently in Liangzhou." Lei Yuan handed over the letter from Zong Yu to Ma Dai: "Please read Bozhan."
"General Anxi? Fake Liang Gong?" Ma Dai was shocked.
"Congratulations to Bozhan, my brother is now the best prince in the world."
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Ma Dai didn't speak for a long time.
Lei Yuan did not urge him, but only sat upright in the main seat, without any intention of impatientness.
After a while, Ma Dai said slowly: "My brother was a heroic and his ambition to move far away from others since he was young. He often told his brothers that my family was descended from Ma Fubo and one of the heroes of Emperor Guangwu's revival of the Han Dynasty. Although he was later destroyed and became a minor official in the border counties, he could not be content with his subordinates. He must fight against the troubled times, slaughtered ugly people, and revitalize the heroic spirit of the Fufeng Ma family. Now it seems that his ambition has been realized."
Lei Yuan nodded: "My brother Zun and I have met each other in war, and they have suffered heavy casualties, but they also admire his bravery and strength. Brother Zun has the title of governing the four counties, and he will definitely be able to dominate Longshang. In my opinion, it is not just Lingzuma Fubo, but Wei Xiang's achievements are no problem. So, does Bo Zhan intend to return to Liangzhou?"
Ma Dai's eyes flashed: "What does the general mean?"
"In the past, Brother Zun was a little embarrassed, so I took the brilliance to keep Bozhan, thinking that I could provide Bozhan with another way to achieve success. Now that Ma Mengqi is so proud, Bozhan, if you intend to return to Liangzhou and serve Brother Zun, I will never stop you."
Ma Dai's expression moved and he looked up at Lei Yuan.
Lei Yuan smiled sincerely.
Ma Dai asked, "Is this true for the general?"
Lei Yuan laughed bitterly: "Although I don't want to give up Bozhan, I have no reason to stop my brothers from being close to each other."
"I want to go back to Liangzhou, but I can't go back alone. I have to bring the Liangzhou knights who follow me."
"If Bo Zhan really wants to leave, what's the point of keeping them?"
Ma Dai possessed himself and asked seriously, "My brother has the courage and the heart of a bear and tiger. Even if he takes office as a fake Liang Gong, he has not lived in Longshang for a long time. He will definitely seek great things and build great things. The general is not worried. After I return to my brother's command, I will become enemies with Xuande Gong one day and meet the general on the battlefield?"
Lei Yuan said: "I am worried, but I am not worried."
"What does it mean to be worried and not worry?"
"Bozhan, you and I fight side by side in Jianghuai, and have a friendship with each other. If we want to fight each other in the future, I will inevitably worry. However..." Lei Yuan straightened his back and said with a serious expression: "What determines the general trend of the world is never limited to the extraordinary courage and the heart of a bear and tiger. Even if he is brave as a king, he will still be surrounded by enemies and die in Wujiang? In modern times, what will happen to Wenhou Lu Bu? Bozhan, if Ma Mengqi is an enemy of Xuande Gong, the one who loses must be Ma Mengqi. I have no doubts about this and no worries."
Ma Dai raised his face and looked at Lei Yuan for a long time without turning his eyes.
Lei Yuan looked straight at Ma Dai calmly and calmly, still smiling.
Ma Dai sighed.
"Bozhan?"
"General, when I was in Guanzhong with my brother, I often gathered 100,000 people, and used my courage to rush into battle, and ran around with iron horses, and killed everywhere without accepting it. I felt my blood was boiling and I was happy and at ease. At that time, I only thought that this was the so-called hero. However, over the past year, I have gone from Yizhou to Jingzhou and followed the general, and witnessed with my own eyes how to appease the people, how to govern the local area, and how to run the army."
Ma Dai felt a little dry and he stopped talking and looked at the corner of the hall. Lei Yuan took the lead and poured tea and handed it to Ma Dai. The tea was Lei Yuan's favorite taste. It only brewed, not cooked, and orange petals were added to the water.
Ma Dai took the teacup and drank it all in one go, smacking his lips.
He loved sweets very much, and suddenly remembered that the taste was a bit like the dates he had eaten in the gorge river, with a very fresh aroma.
There are also some orange trees on Bailizhou. Previously, farmers came to Bailizhou every few days to water and fertilize. When they were harvested a few days ago, Ma Dai bought some special food.
It is said that there are special officials in the county government responsible for purchasing oranges and reselling them through various trade means. For ordinary people, the income of dozens of such orange trees can make a family live a prosperous life. At that time, the happy faces of those farmers were never seen before when Ma Dai was in Liangzhou and in Guanzhong.
"General, you are the 2,000 stones under the command of Duke Xuande. If you manage a county in Yidu, you can do this. When I was in Jiangling, I saw the people of Nanjun accompanying Guan Tan to defend the city and willing to sacrifice their lives. This is also the will of the people. In comparison, my brother, including all the generals of Guanzhong, such as Han Wenyi, never did anything for the people."
Ma Dai picked up the cup and Lei Yuan poured some for him.
Ma Dai continued: "No matter how powerful such a power is, it is just a sourceless water and a rootless tree. Sooner or later it will be despised by the people of the world. As a descendant of the Fufeng Ma family, I am unwilling to be involved in this meaningless carnival with my brother, and finally cut off the clan bloodline."
Speaking of this, Ma Dai stood up in the hood and gave Lei Yuan a decent gift.
Lei Yuan said in surprise: "Bozhan?"
Ma Dai said firmly: "Ma Dai is willing to serve the general, but he is not willing to return to Liangzhou."
Lei Yuan held Ma Dai's arm and helped him up: "I'm lucky to be able to join hands with Bo Zhan, really, really..."
Lei Yuan had no suitable words for a while, so he just laughed.
The next day, General Fenwei issued a military order, officially appointing Ma Dai as the captain and commanding the cavalry.
Chapter completed!