Summary of the previous chapter: Cao Cao returned to Ye in triumph and immediately went to see Ma Xiaoquan. The two chatted over wine and mentioned Lu Xian. Cao Cao guessed that Lu Xian might be in Ye City. Ma Xiaoquan was very surprised by this. After Cao Cao left, Yuan Ye said that Lu Xian
In Yecheng, Ma Xiaoquan was just not allowed to find...
In May 216 AD, the 21st year of Jian'an, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao was named King of Wei by Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
Since Liu Xiu founded the Eastern Han Dynasty, there have been almost no people with different surnames who have been called kings. Cao Cao's promotion should be said to be of epoch-making significance.
As the saying goes, when a person achieves enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven, after King Cao Cao of Wei announced his inauguration, he immediately raised the salary of his own officials, and Ma Xiaoquan was also "lucky" to be among them.
At the same time, Ma Xiaoquan's apprentice Mao Gang also sent back a letter from Xiangyang, saying that he was attached to Jiangnan and had bought some properties in Jiangnan, and wanted to stay temporarily for some time to take care of it.
Ma Xiaoquan had already expected Mao Gang's move. It seemed... Mao Gang probably knew about Murong Ziyan's kidnapping last time.
It's a good idea to take this opportunity to recover the treasure that Mao Gang hid in Yuyang.
But...since Mao Gang can hide the treasure, he will definitely arrange an informant in Yuyang. If he goes there rashly to collect it, he will definitely alert the snake. Moreover, Mao Gang is his apprentice after all, so how can he say that the two of them don't have it?
If you turn against someone openly, if you are so rash, you may be alarmed.
Ma Xiaoquan actually wanted to put Mao Gang to death, but the family tree collected by his uncle clearly stated that Mao Gang was killed by Ma Zheng. As a result, Ma Xiaoquan could only endure it.
"Yuan, can't I deal with Mao Gang?"
"No, this is what Ma Zheng should do."
"What about Ma Xiao?"
"Ma Xiao will be killed by Mao Gang!"
"No, this is my eldest son, the future head of the Ma family?"
"You're welcome, Ma Xiaoquan, tell the truth. If it weren't for the rule that you should respect the elder rather than the young, wouldn't you want Ma Zheng to take over from you?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded mentally.
Indeed, if Ma Xiaoquan was asked to choose the successor to the family head, Ma Xiaoquan would prefer Ma Zheng.
Ma Xiao is too calm, which makes him the best choice for the head of the family in peaceful times. However, it is still troubled times now, and it will be in the next few decades. If you want to survive in troubled times, you must first be despicable and cruel.
Ma Zheng worked with Wang Dali and learned a lot of rogue tricks from Wang Dali. People like Ma Zheng are more likely to survive in this troubled world.
"Hey, if I had known earlier, I shouldn't have gone to my uncle's house to read the family tree. I don't know that sometimes it's a blessing..."
Yuan said disdainfully: "Don't come here, even if you don't look, I will tell you."
"No, you Yuan, this is all in the future, you know it so easily?"
Yuan Chuanyin said: "This is what the historical source asked me to say, and at the same time, I also asked me to warn you not to do anything derailed."
"Cheating?" Ma Xiaoquan smiled bitterly. This word is so damn appropriate to use in this era.
"Yuan, what do you mean, my Ma Xiao's fate...does my Ma Xiao have to be the head of the family?"
Yuan interrupted: "History is history, no matter who it is? It is impossible to change history. Ma Xiaoquan, you are just a passer-by of history. Your son Ma Xiao, whether you want it or not, must be your successor.
people."
Ma Xiaoquan pouted and said: "Bullshit history, hum. One day I will contradict this historical source. Source, just wait, hum."
"Foolish soul..."
"You are so talented, you are a little follower of the origin of history..."
"What are you talking about Ma Xiaoquan, you..."
...
While Ma Xiaoquan was communicating with Yuan, there was a sudden noise outside the room.
Ma Xiaoquan felt unhappy that his thoughts were interrupted. He kicked the door open and shouted, "What's the fuss about? What's the fuss about?"
In the past, if the head of the family lost his temper like this, the wife, children, and servants would all calm down obediently, but now, everyone actually ignores him.
"Isn't that reasonable?" Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Ma Xiaoquan stepped forward to see what was going on.
At this moment, a rich male voice reached Ma Xiaoquan's ears.
"Dad, Zheng'er is unfilial and came back late!"
"Huh?" Ma Xiaoquan was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Who do I think you are? It turns out he is my true son, haha... Come, let dad see you, come on, come on!"
Ma Zheng slowly walked out of the crowd and walked gently to Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan looked at his son up and down, and couldn't help but said with satisfaction: "Not bad, not bad, he is taller than your father, good."
After not seeing each other for a few years, Ma Zheng's size had grown significantly compared to before. Ma Xiaoquan made a slight gesture with his son and asked, "You brat, your head is over eight feet tall, right?"
Ma Zheng scratched his scalp and said: "Eight feet two, hehe."
Hua Yuexin stepped forward, took Ma Xiaoquan's arm and said, "Hundan, how can you hold on to your son's head as soon as he comes back? How can you be a father?"
Ma Xiaoquan said oh, smiled, and asked Ma Zheng: "Have you sent greetings to your other mothers?"
Ma Zheng nodded respectfully.
"Have your eldest brother and second brother asked?"
Just as Ma Zheng was about to answer, Ma Xiao said with a smile: "Dad, I asked you earlier. I haven't seen my third brother for so long. He is taller than us, haha..."
Ma Xiaoquan coughed twice and pretended to scold Ma Xiao: "As the future head of a family, why are you laughing?"
Ma Xiao stuck out his tongue at Ma Xiaoquan and looked at his mother Diao Chan. Seeing Diao Chan's loving face, he couldn't help but boldly said: "Dad, third brother is back, should we celebrate?"
Ma Xiaoquan hummed: "That can be done, okay, then I'll leave it to you."
Ma Xiao looked confident, waved his fist and said, "Don't worry, Dad, we will get it done."
...
Ma Xiao was in charge of the dinner, and the whole family was present except for the eldest daughter Ma Lan.
Malan got married six months ago, to Jia Xu's youngest son. A few days ago, Jia Xu personally visited and told Malan that she was pregnant.
Jia Xu was low-key and unassuming, and never participated in the dispute between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
When Ma Xiaoquan agreed to marry Ma Lan to Jia Xu's youngest son, he was also attracted by this aspect of Jia Xu.
However...according to the custom of the eldest son marrying the eldest daughter, Ma Xiaoquan and Jia Xu should have made a big deal, but after discussion, they decided to keep a low profile.
In this way, Malan quietly married Jia Xu's youngest son.
When he learned that his eldest daughter was pregnant, Ma Xiaoquan was very happy and immediately ordered someone to quietly send two large boxes of treasures as a supplement to his daughter's dowry.
After three rounds of drinking, some of the drunkards had fallen asleep on the table and on the floor.
Ma Xiaoquan stood up, stretched, and took a long breath.
At this dinner, Ma Xiaoquan only drank one drink. The eldest son, Ma Xiao, did not even drink because he had to take charge of all the work. There was another person who drank a lot but was still very sober.
Ma Zheng.
"Xiao'er, Zheng'er, you two come here."
The two brothers looked at each other and respectfully walked to Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan said: "You have grown up too. Well, dad has something to tell you two."
The two brothers nodded and followed Ma Xiaoquan into the bedroom.
As soon as the door closed, Ma Xiaoquan asked Ma Zheng to tell his brother everything about Mao Gang.
Although Ma Xiao is young, he is very steady. After listening to his brother's description, Ma Xiao said: "So, this Mao Gang... I'm afraid I have to be careful."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Xiao'er, you are the eldest brother and the future leader of the Ma family. From now on, my father hopes that you will study hard. After my father leaves, you will take care of this family."
When Ma Xiao heard this, he was surprised and said, "Dad, you want to leave?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Dad is not from this era. One day, dad will leave."
"Why? Can dad not leave?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "Xiao'er, haven't you noticed? From when you were little to when you are now this old, has your father ever shown any signs of aging?"
Ma Xiao thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "Dad is a god, so of course he won't grow old."
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and said: "Well, even if dad is a god, he can't stay here forever, otherwise you will never grow up."
Ma Xiao glanced at Ma Zheng, and the two brothers nodded understandingly and said in unison: "I will follow dad's teachings."
Ma Xiaoquan was very satisfied with the understanding of his two sons and said: "The reason why dad only calls you two... is Xiao'er and you are the eldest son. As the next head of the Ma family, from now on, dad
We need to gradually hand over the power in the family to you. Secondly, dad also has stricter requirements for you, can you...can you do it?"
Ma Xiao straightened his chest and said respectfully: "Yes!"
Ma Xiaoquan sighed, feeling bitter in his heart. This is his son. No matter what, he should... Hey... Xiao'er, just forgive dad and fight against history.
, Dad doesn’t have the ability now...
"Zheng'er!" Ma Xiaoquan looked at Ma Zheng and said, "What dad wants from you is a good life. Your previous wandering experience will be something you can talk about when you get old, and it will be your precious wealth in life...
."
"Dad, I understand."
Ma Xiaoquan patted Ma Zheng on the shoulder and said: "What dad is going to say next, you two brothers will also tell Kun'er and Qiang'er later. This is very important, you remember..."