Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan returned home and told his wife Hua Yuexin about his son Ma Zheng staying in Cao Cao's camp. Of course, in order not to worry his wife, Ma Xiaoquan lied that his son had been with Cao Cao... But this matter
, but Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty who was far away in Xudu also found out...
Cao Cao was fighting fiercely with Ma Chao at the front, and in Xudu, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty Liu Xie was also starting to make moves.
Liu Xie summoned more than a dozen Han ministers to discuss specific countermeasures.
Although these Han officials all supported the Han Dynasty, some of them were afraid of Cao Cao or Ma Xiaoquan. When they heard that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty wanted to sow discord between Ma and Cao, some of the timid Han officials immediately spoke out against it.
Liu Xie had already expected this and calmly said: "My dear friends, Cao Cao has been in control of the government for several years. Although I am the emperor, I have no real power. You and I share the same mind and we should not have such thoughts.
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Han Chen smiled bitterly and said respectfully: "To express my gratitude to the Emperor, it's not that we don't share the same heart and mind with the Emperor, but... firstly, Cao Cao's thief is quite powerful, and secondly, the Immortal Marquis is extremely capable and can reach far and wide."
Isn’t it something ordinary people like me can fight against?”
Liu Xie frowned and glanced at Han Chen, waved his hand and said: "Actually, I also know that, so what I want you to help with are some auxiliary tasks. As for the others, I will find them myself.
Others will do it, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
Liu Xie said and winked at the little eunuch next to him, who immediately took out a white scroll from his arms.
"This blank scroll... I hope you will sign your name... ahem... Of course, if you don't sign, then I'm afraid the palace will be gone today.
Not going out!"
After saying this, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty Liu Xie clapped his hands twice, and immediately seven or eight swordsmen and axemen sprang out from behind the screen.
"Gulu" Everyone looked at those ferocious axe-hands and swallowed involuntarily.
Some Han officials who were in solidarity with Emperor Xian of Han were not afraid. Instead, they took the lead in signing their names with a smile. However, those Han officials who were still holding on to luck all regretted that they should not have come today.
But... you only have one life. If you don't sign today, I'm afraid your life will be handed over here.
An older Hanchen fell to his knees and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, I am... I have an eighty-year-old mother above me, and a child who is waiting to be fed...
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Liu Xie waved his hand impatiently, and before Han Chen could finish speaking, several sword and ax hands slashed the man to death on the spot.
Liu Xie's move instantly made the atmosphere in the venue feel chilly. Seeing everyone in the venue looking unhappy, Liu Xie chuckled and said, "Don't panic, that guy deserves to die. Why, because he
It's Cao Cao's spy here. Well, I'm very relieved that he was eliminated today...Eh? You guys, why haven't you signed? Are you also Cao's spy?"
Liu Xie's last words sounded like a joke, even his expression, but the seven or eight swordsmen and axemen around him were not like him. Their bloodshot eyes were staring at the remaining few.
Not signed.
Due to the emperor's coercion, the few people who did not sign had no choice but to step forward and sign obediently.
After signing, the young eunuch quickly stepped forward and took back the white scroll and presented it to Liu Xie for him to review.
"Yeah, very good. Haha, thank you for your hard work, dear friends. Come on, let's continue discussing..."
A Han minister said: "Your Majesty, then this corpse..."
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty chuckled: "It's okay, just pretend he doesn't exist!"
Doesn’t exist? It’s a joke! We all saw the person who was hacked to death in front of us just now, how can it not exist?
All the Han ministers smiled bitterly and nodded, and fearfully approached the emperor to give him advice...
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Yecheng, Ma Family Courtyard.
Ma Xiaoquan, who had not communicated with Qing Yi for a long time, came to Qing Yi's boudoir alone.
Qingyi gave birth to another son, and Ma Xiaoquan named him "Ming", whose literal name is Yihe.
Ma Qiang, Yi Niangsheng's elder brother, was very happy because he had a younger brother. After training with his eldest brother Ma Xiao, he happily came back to find his younger brother.
"Mom..." Ma Qiang shouted outside before he entered the door, "Mom, I caught a worm for my brother..."
As soon as Ma Qiang entered the door, he was startled when he saw Ma Xiaoquan. He quickly hid the things in his hands behind his back, stood at attention and said loudly: "Dad...Dad...Oh no, sir!"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled, stepped forward and touched Ma Qiang's little head, and asked, "Qiang'er, what are you hiding behind your back?"
Ma Qiang blushed and said, "Dad, I caught a bug for my brother..."
"Insects?" Ma Xiaoquan asked curiously, "Take it out and see?"
Ma Qiang nodded and carefully took out a small bamboo tube from behind.
"What's in here?"
Ma Qiang shook his head and said, "I don't know either."
Qing Yi stepped forward, gently nodded his son's head, and said angrily: "Why are you so naughty? Go and play with your brothers. Your father and I have something to talk about."
Ma Qiang nodded, bowed respectfully to Ma Xiaoquan and Qing Yi, and slowly retreated.
Ma Qiang did not take the small bamboo tube with him when he left. Ma Xiaoquan was very curious, picked up the small bamboo tube, opened a small opening and took a look.
"Wow" I didn't know this, I was shocked when I saw it.
Fortunately, the bamboo tube has a compartment. Otherwise, the bugs in the bamboo tube would definitely escape the moment Ma Xiaoquan opened it.
"What's wrong, sir?" Qing Yi had just finished feeding the child and saw Ma Xiaoquan jump a little and asked.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled bitterly and said: "Qingyi, have you taught Qiang'er how to recognize bugs?"
Qing Yi nodded: "Well, I taught you a little bit."
Ma Xiaoquan gently shook the small bamboo tube in his hand and asked, "Do you know what insect Qiang'er caught?"
Qing Yi shook his head.
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and said as if he had found a treasure: "Extra large money string! I don't know how Qiang'er caught it. If there is any mistake, Qiang'er may be in danger."
"What?" Qing Yi was shocked, and quickly placed the sleeping child gently on the bed, then walked over, grabbed the small bamboo tube from Ma Xiaoquan's hand, and shook it.
"So big!" Qing Yi exhaled, "This is definitely a string of money that has become a sperm."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "It's a good thing to see the money string. My wife in Qingyi, I think it's better to let the money string go."
Qing Yi nodded and handed the small bamboo tube to Ma Xiaoquan: "My husband is immune to all poisons, please let him go."
"This..." Ma Xiaoquan scratched his scalp, "Okay!"
Ma Xiaoquan walked to the grass and opened a small gap in the small bamboo tube, but...the money string inside was shaken by Ma Xiaoquan and Qing Yi just so much. They were already frightened. When they saw a bright light, they hurriedly looked out.
rush.
The moment he rushed out, Qian Chuanzi bowed, jumped up, and kissed Ma Xiaoquan's lips.
"Well" Ma Xiaoquan leaned back in pain, and subconsciously moved his hand towards his lips, but... the money string bit him and ran away immediately.
"Damn it!" Ma Xiaoquan stood up, patted the dust on his body, and turned to look at Qing Yi, "Wife Qing Yi, this insect is really powerful. Let it go and bite me, it's really..."
Qing Yi took a closer look and his face immediately turned red.
"What's wrong?" Ma Xiaoquan touched his face, "Is there still dust on my face?"
Qing Yi held back her smile and said, "Mr. sir, do you feel uncomfortable on your lips?"
Ma Xiaoquan thought for a moment: "Don't tell me, I really feel like my mouth is a little bigger."
Qing Yi took out a bronze mirror from the room and handed it to Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan took the bronze mirror and looked at it, and immediately said "I say" from his mouth
...
By the time he was having dinner, Ma Xiaoquan's mouth was swollen so much that from a distance, it looked like two sausages hanging from his mouth.
Everyone eating with Ma Xiaoquan all lowered their heads and ate in silence, but looking at their trembling bodies, one could tell that they must be enjoying themselves secretly.
"Laughing!" Ma Xiaoquan was very depressed. His mouth was so swollen that he couldn't even grow it.
"Haha..." Ma Zhuzhu was the brave one and was the first to laugh.
Ma Zhuzhu smiled like this, Hua Yuexin and other ladies also laughed, and then, the subordinates also laughed.
Ma Xiaoquan was very embarrassed and was about to get angry when a report suddenly came from outside the door, saying that the emperor's edict had arrived.
"Huh?" Ma Xiaoquan held back his depression, got up and went out to receive the imperial edict.
The person in charge of delivering the decree was the old eunuch who had brought up Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. When the old eunuch saw a purple-haired man walking over with a sausage hanging from his mouth, he couldn't help but froze for a moment and thought to himself: Hey, why haven't I seen this guy before?
Yes, could it be that he is the younger brother of the Immortal Marquis?
"Where is the Immortal Marquis? The Emperor has issued an edict, and the Immortal Marquis should be the one to receive it."
Ma Xiaoquan said helplessly: "I am the Immortal Marquis. Eunuch Zhang, don't you recognize me?"
"Ah?" The old eunuch looked at it carefully for a few more times before he recognized it, "Master Marquis, your mouth..."
Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. Eunuch Zhang, please declare the decree."
The old eunuch made a sound and unfolded the imperial edict: "I am entrusted with the destiny of the emperor. The edict says: Immortal Marquis Ma Xiaoquan will immediately go to the front line...I express my condolences to the Prime Minister. I hereby express my condolences to you."
"I accept the order, and I will sleep forever and sleep forever." Because his mouth was swollen, Ma Xiaoquan could not speak clearly.
The old eunuch handed the imperial edict to Ma Xiaoquan, but he himself blushed, as if he had something to hide.
"Eunuch Zhang, what's wrong with you?"
The old eunuch pinched his thigh hard several times, shook his head and said: "It's okay, Lord Marquis, the emperor has issued an order, you can set off immediately, I will leave."
"Eunuch Zhang, have you eaten? Come and have something together?"
The old eunuch hurriedly turned his head and walked quickly: "No, no, no..."
