Summary of the previous chapter: The work on the Xuanwu Pond was about to be completed, and Cao Cao's southern ambitions were gradually exposed. Cao Cao asked Ma Xiaoquan for advice, and Ma Xiaoquan gave him the opinion that the princes in the pass should deal with it first. Therefore, Cao Cao dealt with some things in the pass that worried him.
The princes carried out a series of checks and balances...
After listening to Zhang Ji's suggestion, Ma Teng was moved.
But my heart is still in my heart, and Ma Teng is not stupid. If he goes to Xudu this time, he will never come back again.
In this regard, Ma Teng was hesitant and did not give a reply.
Zhang Ji wrote to Cao Cao to report the situation, and Cao Cao asked Ma Xiaoquan for advice. Ma Xiaoquan said: "It's easy. Ma Teng didn't refuse. Then force him to agree..."
Cao Cao responded to Zhang Ji according to Ma Xiaoquan's suggestion, and Zhang Ji immediately started to implement it.
First of all, in order to implement the matter of "Ma Teng coming to Beijing to serve as an official", he must first confirm this title. Therefore, Zhang Ji made a big publicity that Ma Teng was about to become an official next to the emperor, and
The official position was bigger than the current one... As a result, some surrounding princes congratulated Ma Teng one after another;
Secondly, Zhang Ji wrote to officials in the places where Ma Teng passed by when he went to Beijing, telling them to prepare for the reception;
Third, Zhang Ji requested orders from Cao Cao and received an order from Cao Cao, ordering officials along the way whose salary exceeded two thousand dan to come out to meet him at a distance.
With these three things in place, Ma Teng had to go even if he didn't want to go.
In this way, Ma Teng reluctantly got on the carriage heading to Xudu.
...
As soon as Ma Teng got on the bus, the news reached Cao Cao's ears.
"Haha..." Cao Cao picked up a glass of wine and said respectfully to Ma Xiaoquan with a red face, "Thanks to Master Shangxian for these three clever tricks, it's so amazing... That Ma Teng.
.....You have to come even if you don’t come...Haha..."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded and said: "Ma Teng is here, but Ma Teng's son Ma Chao must not be underestimated."
Cao Cao snorted disdainfully and said: "Ma Teng is a figure. Although his son is famous, I think he is just an embroidered pillow..."
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and thought to himself: Embroidered pillow? You will know later whether Ma Chao is good or not.
...
After coming out of Cao Cao's mansion, Ma Xiaoquan hurried home, packed some belongings, and left Yecheng for Jingzhou that night.
Jingzhou is a strategically important place, and the current guarding official of Jingzhou is Liu Biao and Liu Jingsheng, a member of the Han clan.
Liu Biao is more than eight feet tall and has a handsome appearance. Unfortunately, Liu Biao's two sons, the eldest son Liu Qi, is addicted to wine and sex and has mediocre qualifications. The second son Liu Cong is still young and cannot stand alone. Liu Biao is seriously ill and may not die soon.
That’s it.
Lying on the carriage, Ma Xiaoquan said with all his heart: Jingzhou... By the time I rush over, Liu Biao will probably have to return to the west. The next Jingzhou... is a bit interesting... hmm
Well...my solar recorder...is also in Jingzhou...
Not long after Ma Xiaoquan left Yecheng, Cao Cao immediately petitioned Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to attack Liu Biao on the grounds that Liu Biao had rebelled.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty couldn't laugh or cry after hearing this, and was speechless for a while.
After a while, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "Prime Minister, Liu Jingsheng is a respected relative of my Han Dynasty. He is plotting rebellion. I'm afraid I won't believe it..."
Cao Cao chuckled, took out the "evidence" he had prepared, presented it to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and said: "Your Majesty, please see, this is the evidence of Liu Biao's rebellion..."
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was stunned for a moment, took the "evidence" and looked at it, but stopped talking.
Judging from the "evidence", Liu Biao is indeed suspected of treason, and the most important point is that Jingzhou, where Liu Biao is guarding, happens to be a battleground and strategic location for military strategists. In theory, Liu Biao's rebellion is not
Makes sense.
"This..." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty handed the "evidence" to a Han minister. The Han minister took it and looked at it carefully, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, I think Liu Biao is suspected of treason.
.....Rather than letting it go, we should take it first..."
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Then let's go and have a look."
When Cao Cao heard this, he immediately said: "I obey the order!"
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty: "..."
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In late June of the 13th year of Emperor Xian's reign in the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao began to prepare for the conquest of Liu Biao.
At the same time, Ma Xiaoquan arrived in Jingzhou.
On the way, the Ma twin brothers suggested that Ma Xiaoquan make the first stop to visit their family, and Ma Xiaoquan agreed.
The Ma brothers were direct children, so when they arrived home, the clan members were extremely enthusiastic. They were even more happy when they heard that their teacher and master were invited. The head of the Ma family personally went out to welcome Ma Xiaoquan. This was the first time the two met.
The next time Ma Xiaoquan held a banquet, the Ma family sent a younger brother of the head of the family.
When the head of the Ma family heard that Ma Xiaoquan's surname was also Ma, he was extremely happy and insisted that his daughter marry Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan declined politely: "Thank you very much, but I have several lovely wives in my family. If I have one more, I might be neglectful..."
Patriarch Ma laughed and said, "Women and clothes, it doesn't matter..."
Ma Xiaoquan: "..."
The two pushed and pushed for a long time before Ma Xiaoquan rejected the marriage.
The head of the Ma family didn't mind, and laughed and said: "I'm a horse soldier, the word is Tongxin. Sir, can I call you Ma Shenxian?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Master Ma, please do as you like."
The horse soldier nodded: "Goddess Ma, don't call me the head of the Ma family. You are also the head of the family. From now on, you can just call me by my name."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Okay, Brother Tongxin."
"Ha ha......"
That night, the horse soldiers held a banquet in honor of Ma Xiaoquan, and also invited some wealthy nobles from Jingzhou, including the famous Jingzhou family Kuai family and Cai family.
The one who came to the Kuai family was Kuai Yue, and the one who came to the Cai family was Cai He.
Upon meeting Ma Xiaoquan, Kuai Yue and Cai He were extremely enthusiastic.
Ma Xiaoquan wondered, this was the first time Kuai Yue Caihe met him, why did he feel that they were as enthusiastic about meeting him as if they were old friends whom he had not seen for many years.
Pulling him over for questioning, Ma Xiaoquan learned that before coming to Jingzhou, Ma Bing's two twin sons had each compiled a letter and sent it to the Kuai family and the Cai family...
"So, you all know me?"
Kuai Yue and Cai He nodded and said in unison: "Yes, Lord Shangxian!"
"Well," Ma Xiaoquan said with a smile, "What other stories do you know about me?"
Cai He looked around, leaned closer and whispered: "I heard that Master Shangxian has a good relationship with the Prime Minister..."
"Huh?" Ma Xiaoquan glared at Cai He. Cai He chuckled and said, "It's nothing, I'm just talking casually, hehe..."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded and asked Kuai Yue: "What do you know?"
Kuai Yue said respectfully: "Returning to Master Shangxian, I know about the same as Cai He... But I also heard that Master Shangxian has been looking for something..."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded and did not hide anything: "That's right..." After saying that, Ma Xiaoquan took out a white scroll from his arms and handed it to Kuai Yue and Cai He, "This is what I have been looking for.
If you two find it, you can inform me and I will thank you deeply."
Cai He was greedy. When he heard that Master Shangxian wanted to "thank you deeply", he immediately said: "I wonder what Master Shangxian is thanking you for?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and said, "If you were destined to live for another sixty years, would you be willing?"
Cai He's eyes lit up and he asked, "Does Master Shangxian know how long I can live?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded.
Cai He narrowed his eyes and said flatteringly, "Sir, can you tell me something?"
Ma Xiaoquan snorted coldly and thought to himself: You who died early, still want to know your fate? I don't know how long you can live, but I know when you will probably die, hum...
Ma Xiaoquan said: "How can the secret of heaven be revealed at will?"
Cai He looked displeased and thought to himself: Why are you so arrogant? Don't forget, we are in our Jingzhou territory now. You know, this Jingzhou territory belongs to my Cai family...oh, my in-law Liu Biao's...
....
Ma Xiaoquan saw Cai He's thoughts and sneered: "Cai He, don't think too much. By the way, I'm afraid the Ma brothers didn't tell you in their letters that my other identity is a big man, the Immortal Marquis.
....."
As soon as the words fell, Cai He and Kuai Yue were shocked, especially Cai He, who was even more surprised.
Ma Xiaoquan said expressionlessly: "It's just a title, you don't have to worry about it, but no matter what, the title of Immortal Marquis was given by the Emperor..."
Ma Xiaoquan's words made Kuai Yue and Cai He fall into deep thought.
Kuai Yue thought to himself: Shenxianhou is personally conferred by the emperor, which means a lot. I heard that he has a good relationship with Cao Cao. Taken together, this purple-haired man is a well-known celebrity in Kyoto.
Cai He thought to himself: This is really difficult. I originally wanted to suppress him. It seems that I have to report this matter to my elder brother.
Seeing that the two of them were silent, Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and said: "Okay, we've almost finished talking. You two are immortals, um... It can also be said that I have also written down something.
, I will find you..." After saying that, Ma Xiaoquan turned and walked away without waiting for the two of them to respond.
The two looked at each other. Kuai Yue shook his head first and walked away without saying anything, while Cai He continued to think about how to report to his elder brother Cai Mao.
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The atmosphere of the banquet was very good. During the banquet, all the wealthy nobles frequently toasted to Ma Xiaoquan... and the names of the toasts were also changed from "this master", "Master Shangxian"... to "Master Hou"