After Ma Chao was refused by Lu Yan to let him go back alone, his heart suddenly became cold.
But he didn't expect that when he said yes, Lu Yan suddenly changed the subject and actually said that he would allocate 10,000 fine cavalry to him.
Ma Chao didn't know what expression to make on his face. After a while, he finally said: "Lu Qiaoqi, can you finish your sentence in one breath next time..."
"Eh?" Ma Yunlu, who had clenched his fists and was extremely angry, suddenly froze. The plot seemed to be developing in a twist and turn?
"What, is it too little?"
Ma Chao suddenly raised his head, shook his head like a rattle, and said: "No, no, no, it's already a lot, a lot!"
That was the elite force of the Ten Thousand Wolf Cavalry Battalion. Not only was Ma Chao not too little, he even couldn't believe that Lu Yan would be so generous. He thought to himself: "Lu Qiaoqi trusts me so much, so he is not afraid that I will kidnap this army."
Won’t you come back again?”
Although Ma Chao felt that it was rude to ask such a question, he was an outspoken person, so he still told Lu Yan his doubts.
After hearing this, Lu Yan asked with a half-smile: "You, Ma Chao, have proven in countless battles that you are a hero who is upright and not inferior to Zhao Zilong. Then tell me, you will live up to my eyes and live up to my expectations."
Do I trust you?"
Ma Chao never thought that he had such a high opinion in Lu Yan's heart. He always thought that it was because his wanton behavior in Bingzhou angered Lu Yan, and Lu Yan made him a hostage to come to the Central Plains to receive punishment.
I thought that the battles I participated in were atonement for my sins, but how could I have imagined that they were actually Lu Qiaoqi's training for me?
"A man as good as Zhao Zilong?!" Ma Chao murmured... In this world, there is probably only one Lu Bu who can say that he can definitely beat Zhao Yun. Lu Yan actually compared him to Zhao Zilong, which shows how much Lu Yan values and expects Ma Chao
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To be trusted by such a person, Ma Chao felt moved in his heart like never before.
"How could I let him down...how could I, Ma Chao, dare to let him down!" Ma Chao knelt down on one knee with his fists clasped and made a grand salute, and said sonorously: "I, Ma Chao, hereby swear that if I violate Lu Qiaoqi's trust in my life, I will never let him down."
Thousands of arrows will pierce your heart, five thunders will strike your head, and you will not die a happy death!"
Ma Chao actually made such a vicious oath, which shows his gratitude and trust to Lu Yan at this moment.
"There's no need for this..." Lu Yan waved his hand, pulled up Ma Chao, who was kneeling down again, and said, "Meng Qi, work hard to protect the big man and your family!" Don't be that unlucky child who cheated your father.
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"I will always remember Lu Huiqi's teachings!"
Lu Yan nodded, then suddenly remembered something, so he added: "Han Sui is unethical, cunning, and doesn't play by common sense. If you want to deal with him, even you may only be able to do more harm than good with the courage of an ordinary man."
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Ma Yunlu nodded slightly at the side with deep approval. She had seen Han Sui's insidiousness and methods before.
Ma Chao asked blankly: "Then what should I do..."
"When you go to Xiliang, you need to find a wise man, a top counselor who can help you defeat Han Sui!"
"May I ask, sir, who can help me?" Ma Chao's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this, and he clasped his fists and asked, "How about Guo Ji Bar? With his help, we can surely capture Han Sui!"
"Guo Fengxiao?" Lu Yan was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect that Ma Chao had such a big appetite. "Guo Fengxiao went to deal with Han Sui, which was a bit overkill...and Fengxiao was in charge of an extremely important department of the imperial court, so he was inseparable.
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"Um..." Ma Chao was speechless for a moment, and showed a hint of embarrassment, "I was too impatient..."
Lu Yan thought for a moment and quickly came up with a suitable candidate, "There is a person whose surname is Xu, whose name is Shu, and whose courtesy name is Yuan Zhi. He is currently experiencing life in Dongjun. If you have his help, you will definitely be able to defeat Han Sui!"
"Xu Shu, Xu Yuanzhi? I've never heard of it!" Ma Chao thought about it for a while and then said.
Lu Yan had actually been paying attention to Xu Shu's movements.
With the identity book as a guide, Xu Shu would have corresponding records wherever he went. Moreover, Lu Yan had already sent the news to all the places under Cao Cao's rule. As long as Xu Shu showed up, his whereabouts would be quickly spread.
Come to Lu Yan.
After Xu Shu said goodbye to Lu Yan, he first went directly to Bingzhou, then to Youzhou, then back to Jizhou, and finally returned to Dongjun of Bingzhou.
Xu Shu should have a good understanding of the situation under Cao Cao's rule. Lu Yan guessed that it would not be that difficult to ask him to serve as an official. Moreover, there was an opportunity to make a contribution this time. If Xu Shu could serve as an official under Cao Cao in this way, he would also
It's easier to accept.
"Xu Shu is a disciple of Mr. Pang Degong and Mr. Shui Jing, and his intelligence and strategy are among the best in the world. I have had a long conversation with him, you can rest assured about this."
To be able to praise Lu Yan as one of the top figures in the world is naturally extraordinary.
Ma Chao clasped his fists in joy and said, "Thank you very much, sir!"
"I will handwrite a letter later. You can take it and go to Dongjun in person to ask for Yuan Zhi's help.
It only takes two days to go back and forth to Dongjun at high speed. On the third day, I will prepare the army for you. If you can ask Xu Shu to help, then get on the road to Xiliang."
Ma Chao felt that this was a test for him by Lu Yan, so he saluted respectfully: "The general will definitely ask Mr. Yuan Zhi to help!"
Lu Yan smiled slightly and said: "By the way, since you are going to lead troops on an expedition, naturally you can no longer bear the title of a groom captain..."
After a pause, Lu Yan continued: "Your military exploits are enough to be promoted to general. I will write to Duke Cao later, asking you to be made a bandit general."
Ma Chao's eyes showed gratitude. He bowed and saluted again: "Thank you so much to Lu Huoqi for your kindness in rebuilding... I will definitely live up to Lu Huoqi's high expectations in the end!"
"Go and avenge your family...and at the same time, bring the prosperity of our Central Plains to the people of Xiliang."
"The last general has taken the order, and the last general knows what to do!" Ma Chao, who had seen the power of gunboats, could not think of confronting Cao Cao and Lu Yan. If he could lead Xiliang to submit to the imperial court, his family and the people of Xiliang would be free.
Living a life without worries about food and clothing is a great merit.
Ma Chao turned around and was about to leave with Ma Yunlu when Lu Yan's voice suddenly sounded again, "By the way, take a copy of all the Six Tao, Su Shu, Tao Te Ching, and Employee Self-cultivation books back. From now on, at least every copy will be taken back."
You have to copy it three times, and I will check your homework when you come back."
When Ma Chao heard this, he suddenly staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Ma Yunlu looked back at Lu Yan in disbelief, then glanced at Ma Chao, and asked softly: "Brother... you still want to copy books?"
The muscles all over Ma Chao's face were twitching, and it took him a while to calm down.
"The last general takes orders..." After Ma Chao saluted Lu Yan, he said to Ma Yunlu: "Every military general who has been with Lu Xiuqi has to copy books and learn various military techniques and knowledge. I heard that even
His wife could not escape his murderous hand."
"Wow! This is too scary!" Ma Yunlu exclaimed, and then he tightly covered his mouth, with waves of fear in his eyes.