Summary of the previous chapter: After talking to the source of the heart of time, Ma Xiaoquan knew his destiny. According to the source, in order to fight against the fate, they must temporarily obey it until Ma Xiaoquan finds the other part of the source. And
Now, Yuan said, she and Ma Xiaoquan are bound by fate...
Ma Xiaoquan was startled when he opened his door.
In a small room, all seven ladies were present.
Not to mention, the children are also here.
"You are..."
Hua Yuexin hugged Ma Zheng, walked forward, and said softly: "My husband suddenly went out, and the children wanted to find their father again. There was no other way, so we had to bring the children over to find their father."
Hua Yuexin said, blinking at Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan understood immediately.
"I'm back, haha... Oh, little Zhengzheng, do you miss daddy? Come on, daddy gives you a hug..."
...
In the main hall of the Ma Family Courtyard, Cao Cao was not as anxious as before when he saw Master Shangxian.
Sitting at the table, Cao Cao finished tasting the fragrant tea that was brought to him, and then slowly said: "May I ask where the Lord Shangxian is now?"
A servant said respectfully: "In response to Master Cao, the master of the house is in his room now. Can I invite you right now?"
Cao Cao nodded: "Thank you!"
As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, he heard the sound of laughter coming from outside the main hall.
Cao Cao was stunned for a moment and looked towards the door, just in time to see Master Shangxian holding the child.
"Lord Immortal, you are back."
Ma Xiaoquan was holding Xiao Ma Zheng in his arms. He couldn't free his hand to return the favor to Cao Cao, so he gently grabbed Xiao Ma Zheng's hand and shook it. He said to Cao Cao: "Xiao Cao, uh, I'm sorry, I'm still holding my son in my arms."
...Ma Zheng, come and meet Lord Cao Cao..."
Cao Cao shook his head: "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter."
Ma Xiaoquan hummed and returned Ma Zheng to Hua Yuexin.
"I heard that Xiao Cao has been sleeping with me for a long time? If I am not wrong, Xiao Cao came to see me, but there are two things?"
Cao Cao nodded: "Master Shangxian's miraculous calculations, Cao Cao deeply admires him."
Ma Xiaoquan picked up the tea, took a sip and said, "The first thing is, is it because of Feng Xiao's illness?"
Cao Cao nodded.
"Hey" Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and lied: "Xiao Cao, do you know what I have been doing when I go out these days?"
"I don't know! I hope Master Shangxian can clarify."
Ma Xiaoquan curled his lips and said seriously: "I went to pray for Fengxiao. It's a pity, it's a pity, hey."
When Cao Cao heard this, he was surprised and said, "Sir, the Immortal is here to pray for filial piety?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Fengxiao's wife Hua Qingxin is a member of my wife Hua Yuexin's tribe..."
"oh"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and said: "Xiao Cao, there is something I'm wondering if I should tell you!"
Cao Cao patted his chest: "Sir, I just said it's okay!"
"If you serve him filial piety, I'm afraid your life will be short-lived!"
"What?" Cao Cao stood up in shock and looked directly at Ma Xiaoquan, "Does Master Shangxian take these words seriously?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded.
Although Ma Xiaoquan lied, Guo Jia did die in the twelfth year of Jian'an.
The relationship between Ma Xiaoquan and Guo Jia has always been good, and the relationship between Mrs. Guo, Hua Qingxin, and Hua Yuexin... However, Guo Jia's illness, Guo Jia's life...
"Hey" Cao Cao sighed, "No matter what happens, Cao Cao will treat Fengxiao's family well."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "The second thing is about Wuhuan?"
"Yes!"
Ma Xiaoquan said: "Xiao Cao, you can go ahead and take care of Wuhuan's affairs. As for the Yuan brothers' problem, I suggest that Xiao Cao ask Feng Xiao."
Cao Cao nodded, stood up, took two steps back, bowed deeply to Ma Xiaoquan, turned around and left.
Hua Yuexin stepped forward, looked at Cao Cao's retreating back, and asked quietly: "My lord, if Guo Jia really dies, can you take Qing Xin over to live with him?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded and agreed.
...
In early May of the twelfth year of Jian'an, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, Guo Jia was critically ill. In mid-May, treatment failed and he died at the age of 38.
Cao Cao cried bitterly for several days.
Ma Xiaoquan brought Hua Qingxin into the Ma family compound, and Guo Jia's son Guo Yi, Ma Xiaoquan agreed to educate him well.
Cao Cao sent someone to deliver a large amount of money and food, and Ma Xiaoquan accepted it all on behalf of Hua Qingxin.
In late May, Cao Cao, who had recovered from his grief, decided to adopt the strategy left by Guo Jia before his death, to attack Wuhuan first and then pacify the Yuan brothers.
As for Ma Xiaoquan, due to his busy family affairs recently, he did not go on an expedition with Cao Cao.
Cao Cao promised to notify Ma Xiaoquan immediately as soon as there was news about the solar recorder.
In early June, Cao Cao personally led an army to conquer Wuhuan in the north.
By the end of June, Cao Cao had defeated Wuhuan dozens of times, but Wuhuan only gained a little advantage in small sneak attacks.
Ma Xiaoquan sent Hua Wuxin to investigate the news, and at the same time, he appointed the eight newly recruited subordinates to collect the news.
Ma Xiaoquan learned from the report that Cao Cao's northern expedition to Wuhuan went very smoothly. It is estimated that Wuhuan will be basically defeated in a few months.
Ma Xiaoquan took a breath and started operating the data device in his body. After checking it, Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and said to himself: "This guy Cao Cao is about to unify the north. Well, it seems that my solar energy records
We have to look for it more quickly..."
...
At the end of July in the twelfth year of Jian'an, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao defeated Wuhuan and captured King Tadun of Wuhuan in one fell swoop.
Cao Cao ordered his men to behead Tadun immediately and hang his head for public display.
Since then, Wuhuan in the north was pacified by Cao Cao.
At night, Cao Cao sat quietly in the tent alone. After a long time, Cao Cao took out a pair of silk letters from his arms. By the oil lamp, Cao Cao sighed and murmured: "Fengxiao, can't you see it?"
I have put down the Wuhuan Rebellion..."
Guo Jia, who was sleeping underground, must not have heard Cao Cao's words. In the end, Guo Jia left his lord Cao Cao with not only regrets, but also unwillingness...
In the same month, the two brothers Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi received the news that Cao Cao had defeated Wuhuan. They were frightened and quickly gathered together to discuss countermeasures.
At this time, the Yuan brothers have lost their former glory.
This is why Guo Jia suggested that Cao Cao conquer Wuhuan first and then capture the Yuan brothers.
The two discussed it over and over, and finally decided to flee to Liaodong and join Gongsun Kang, the prefect of Liaodong...
Cao Cao soon learned of this news. In order to ensure that nothing went wrong, Cao Cao wrote a letter and quickly sent it to Ma Xiaoquan, the Master of Shangxian, for advice.
Ma Xiaoquan replied: If you let it go, you will perish.
Taking Lord Shangxian's reply, Cao Cao took out the silk letter that Guo Jia had written before his death, and said with a wry smile: "Feng Xiao, Lord Shangxian agrees with you...
.If you were still here, you would definitely be clamoring for a drink with Master Shangxian, haha..."
Cao Cao followed the advice of Ma Xiaoquan and Guo Jia and adopted a laissez-faire strategy towards the Yuan brothers. As expected, Gongsun Kangyi, the governor of Liaodong, saw that Cao Cao was not coming, and gradually had differences of opinion with the Yuan brothers.
Compared to the Yuan brothers, Gongsun Kang was more afraid of Cao Cao. If Cao Cao led his troops to Liaodong, not to mention losing his job, even his head might be moved.
It happened that one of his subordinates came forward and said that as long as the heads of the Yuan brothers are presented to Cao Cao, the Liaodong foundation of the prefect can be preserved.
Gongsun Kang thought about it over and over again and felt that it was reliable, so that he could set up an ambush at the banquet and kill these two silly boys Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi.
After cutting off the heads of the two men, Gongsun Kang was afraid that they would rot and deteriorate, so he immediately sent someone to prepare a small ice truck and drove it to Cao Cao day and night.
...
Sure enough, as the subordinate said, after receiving the heads of the Yuan brothers, Cao Cao greatly praised Gongsun Kang. Not only did he retain Gongsun Kang's position as the governor of Liaodong, he also gave him the title of Marquis of Xiangping.
, pay homage to General Zuo.
...
The Yuan clan was completely destroyed, and the big stone in Cao Cao's heart finally fell.
In October 207 AD, the twelfth year of Emperor Xian's reign of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao returned triumphantly and returned to the dynasty with his troops.
Returning to Yecheng, Cao Cao rewarded a large number of officials and generals.
On the day when the reward was awarded, Cao Cao still did not forget to mention Guo Jia and asked everyone to thank Guo Jia when accepting the reward.
On this day, Ma Xiaoquan was invited to attend.
Sitting next to Cao Cao, Ma Xiaoquan felt quite sad.
Without Guo Jia, Ma Xiaoquan always felt that something was missing.
Ma Xiaoquan is a modern person, but Guo Jia is an ancient person. Logically speaking, the two of them have nothing in common. However, since the Hua family met Guo Jia through the bracelet gift, the two have had a friendship for more than ten years.
One of the most painful things in life is watching a good friend die young.
Ma Xiaoquan feels like this now, feeling sad, regretful, and heartbroken...
Cao Cao felt sad when he saw Ma Xiaoquan was silent.
When the officials and soldiers who received the reward looked at it, they all stopped what they were doing with their hands and mouths, and also started to observe silence.
In an instant, the entire award ceremony turned into a silent funeral ceremony.
"Papa" Ma Xiaoquan clapped his palms twice and said to Cao Cao: "Today is a happy day. Xiao Cao, Fengxiao has left you and me. It is useless for us to be sad. People, we have to look forward.
Isn’t it?”
Cao Cao raised his head, wiped the tears from his eyes, and nodded vigorously twice.
Seeing Cao Cao's appearance, Ma Xiaoquan took a long breath and murmured in his heart: Fengxiao, there are so many people mourning for you, I guess you know well, you should be happy, I know, you are not willing to do this.
Leaving, it’s just... fate is like this, you and I... can’t compete with it... Fengxiao, rest in peace... rest in peace...