"If you catch yourself doing something by yourself, you will be lazy and lazy, and you will not be able to strengthen yourself. You will be deliberate and willing to be a villain, and you will not think you are sick." Xichou often said.
Wine and some carnivorous vegetables were placed on the table. The old servants who were serving them had already been sent away. Only Ma Teng and Han Sui were sitting opposite each other in the room. Although they were enjoying fine wine and delicacies in front of them, they both had their own thoughts.
No intention of moving chopsticks.
Ma Teng continued what he just said and said, "I would like to hear the details."
"This has to start with Situ Magong." Han Sui picked up the chopsticks at this time, tapped them a few times, and said: "Ma Gonggong is a close relative. In the eyes of others, it is to appease the general for the court. But as far as I can see
, this matter is mostly due to Mr. Ma’s selfish motives.”
"Selfish?" Ma Teng's heart moved. He put his hands on his knees, leaned forward slightly, frowned and said, "Do you want to use me as a foreign aid in the army? To increase his momentum?"
Han Sui nodded and said: "This is exactly the reason. The three sides of the imperial court stand like a tripod. There are a large number of soldiers directly under the command of the chariot general Dong Cheng. Putting aside this for the moment, even the Yang family has relatives who hold military positions. Although they are captains protecting the Qiang,
, the station is far away, but it should not be underestimated. Situ Magong seems to be powerful, but in fact he is in the mud and struggling. "
"So Ma Gong has to rely on me?" Ma Teng sneered: "I only have more than 4,000 people under my command. In terms of elites and armored soldiers, they are not as good as Fan Chou and others, let alone the Northern and Southern armies. He
If you really want to take advantage of me, then you should spend your capital. The Ma family name is not enough for me to entrust you with my wealth."
Han Sui sneered and said: "You can't help but watch from the sidelines. With your little capital, how can you discuss it with others?"
"What do you mean?" Ma Teng's eyes twitched, staring at Han Sui in surprise, and said, "I don't want to increase his momentum, how can he force me?"
Han Sui was still smiling teasingly, and the flattery and respect he had deliberately maintained just now disappeared, leaving only a tone of watching a good show: "Don't you understand yet? Since you accept Ma Gong's recognition of relatives, admit that you are his Fufeng
As a member of the Ma family, you have made a choice and will stand on his side no matter what from now on. What's more, His Majesty also pushed Pang De away from behind, making your troops completely become
Your personal soldiers have completely become Ma family’s personal soldiers."
"If I go back on my words and sever the relationship at this time, will others believe me?"
After hearing this, Ma Teng felt as if he had been struck by lightning. The cool weather after the rain made him break into a cold sweat.
Han Sui was right. Ever since he entered the court, he had been faced with the condition Ma Rixi had given him, which was to recognize Ma Teng, a branch of the Ma family. At that time, he thought this was Ma Rixi's request to him.
Showing goodwill, and because he was caught up in the ecstasy and excitement of recognizing his ancestors and returning to his clan, he didn't think deeply about it.
But there are no good things in the world that are given for free. Ma Teng got this name, and whether willingly or not, he will be tightly tied to Ma Rixi.
Ma Teng could not accept the fact that he, a novice who had just entered the officialdom, was bullied by his own family. He was so angry that his lips trembled: "I think he is also a famous official for a while. How can he be so unreasonable?"
"What about famous ministers?" Han Sui snorted coldly and interrupted: "Prince Shi is not a famous minister? Huang Ziyan is not a famous minister? Yang and others are not famous ministers? There are too many famous ministers in the court, so we should fight
Those who deserve to fight will still fight, and those who should fight will still fight. This is the imperial court!"
Thinking about the meaning of Han Sui's words, Ma Teng couldn't help but take a deep breath, put his hand on his painful forehead, and said nothing, just thinking.
Han Sui rolled his eyes, looked deeply, and said maliciously: "Now you have no way to retreat. From now on, you will stay in Chang'an to help your family's reputation. If Lord Situ Magong can't fight, others say that he has been at a disadvantage recently. At that time, he was at a disadvantage.
You have to be careful, but hehe, although the governor of Liangzhou only has 600 shi, it is enough for me to live happily in Jincheng."
"Wen Yue, after all, you and I have worked with each other and have a brotherhood. We can't just sit back and ignore it!" Ma Teng knew that since Han Sui dared to say this to him, he must have his own reasons.
He didn't think about it at this time. Since Han Sui had known Ma Rixi's plan for a long time, why did he sit back and watch him get into other people's plans step by step, and didn't tell him until now? But Ma Teng only thought about it.
Get out of this controlled situation as soon as possible, and nothing else will matter anymore.
When Ma Rixi and Han Sui plotted against him at the same time, Ma Teng's first choice was Han Sui, who had shared the joys and sorrows with him and had a close friendship with him, instead of that strange tribesman.
Han Sui cheered up, picked up the cup, took a sip of wine, and said slowly: "From now on, I will be in Liangzhou and you will be in Guanzhong, thousands of miles away. I can only sit back and watch, so how can I help you? You should go find Situ.
Bar."
Ma Teng was startled at first, then quickly stood up, bowed to Han Sui, and made a gesture. But when he stood up, the smile disappeared from his face.
His statement made Han Sui very satisfied. Han Sui stretched out his hand and waved it in return. Then he stretched out his right hand and said, "Sit down quickly. This matter is not completely unexplained."
Ma Teng sat down with a sullen expression and looked at Han Sui without saying anything.
Han Sui was originally from Liangzhou, had also been to Luoyang, and had seen the hypocrisy among officials. He knew the ways of the court very well. But Ma Teng, a wood and firewood seller, came from a poor family and had been involved in the military.
A general who doesn't understand any rules other than fighting is worthy of Han Sui's high regard. He also deserves to be misled and plotted by others.
Seeing Ma Teng's expression, Han Sui understood in his heart that no matter how kind-hearted the other party was, he still had some grudges at this time. But after all, Han Sui was sophisticated and tactful, and he was very good at soothing emotions, so he coughed lightly and said seriously.
: "There are only two things to do now. The first is to make a good relationship with Situ."
Ma Teng glanced at Han Sui and said, "He is plotting against me, and I still want to befriend him? Doesn't this mean that if it is announced to the world, I am really willing to stand with him?"
"Otherwise you will fall out with him? How can you stay in Chang'an when you are alone? If something happens, who can protect you? Your Majesty? Do you think he can trust you to have a quarrel with his family?"
Han Sui said, picked up the cup and took another sip of wine, then put it on the table. He looked at Ma Teng with a smile, as if he didn't understand anything.
Ma Teng suddenly became angry, and he said angrily: "If that's the case, then I might as well do the opposite."
"Silence!" Han Sui immediately interrupted Ma Teng. He moved uneasily, looked out the window, and said, "If you don't want to die, don't say such nonsense. We are in Chang'an.
Not in Liangzhou!"
Ma Teng took a deep breath and said, "Okay, then tell me, why should I befriend him?"
"Since this matter is irreversible, you might as well take this opportunity to get close to Situ." Han Sui said slowly: "With Situ's care, you don't have to worry about being criticized. If it's not a dilemma, he
No matter what, I will help you. You can also take advantage of this to ask for some benefits, such as soldiers and armor, food and fodder that your army is in urgent need of. Only when you are strong enough can you bargain with others, instead of allowing yourself to be calculated."