At this critical moment, a rapid roar came from behind Taishi Ci.
Lord!
The voice was so recognizable that Taishi Ci instantly understood the source of the voice.
But Taishi Ci's spear was like a sharp arrow shot out of the string, and it was impossible to take it back.
broken!
Taishi Ci exclaimed in his heart, Ma Chao's neck and the sharp edge of the spear were already close at hand!
His murderous intention was too serious, and Liu Zhang's voice to stop him came too late. It was almost impossible to keep Ma Chao safe and sound!
After a blink of an eye, a dull sound came.
puff!
The spear hit Ma Chao's sternum, and was then knocked into the air by the huge force.
Ma Chao flew at least several meters away before falling heavily to the ground.
Taishi Ci was extremely nervous and hurriedly stepped forward to check, fearing that Ma Chao would be beaten to death by him!
Ma Chao's forehead was covered with sweat, and his right hand was clutching his chest.
The distorted face already told how severe the pain this blow had caused him.
"call..."
After seeing that Ma Chao was not in danger, Taishi Ci breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, Liu Zhang and Pang De also rode up and came to Tai Shi Ci's side.
"My lord, I am impulsive. Please punish me..."
Taishi Ci looked guilty. Because of his recklessness, he almost ruined Liu Zhang's important event!
Just after Ma Teng surrendered, Taishi Ci turned around and killed his son. How did the world view Liu Zhang?
"Ziyi doesn't have to be like this!"
Regardless of whether Ma Chao was killed by Taishi Ci or not, Liu Zhang would not blame him.
It's just that Liu Zhang didn't expect Taishi Ci to have such a murderous intention!
He originally thought that Taishi Ci just couldn't stand Ma Chao's arrogance and wanted to teach him a lesson personally.
"Ling Ming, go and see how Ma Chao's injury is."
"The general will obey your orders!"
Pang De immediately stood up and dismounted. After careful inspection, he slowly helped Ma Chao up.
"My lord,... Ma Chao is not in danger."
"That's good!"
Liu Zhang also breathed a sigh of relief. It would be a pity for such a great general to be ruined like this.
Ma Chao was in low spirits, but there was still a hint of dissatisfaction between his eyebrows.
"Ma Chao, are you convinced now?"
"Not convinced!"
Ma Chao scolded him angrily and was so excited that he even coughed up a mouthful of blood.
After a slight defeat and almost tragic death by Taishi Ci's gun, Ma Chao, facing a desperate situation, refused to accept it!
Instead of being angry, Liu Zhang favored Ma Chao even more.
Maybe this is the Xiliang horse that made Cao Cao frightened!
"Hahaha, okay!"
"Tell me, how can you convince me?"
Such Ma Chao also successfully aroused Liu Zhang's desire to conquer, and he became even more eager to have him serve for him.
"I..."
Just as Ma Chao was about to fight back against Liu Zhang, Pang De beside him quickly stopped him.
"My eldest son, these times are different from the past. Please don't act impulsively again!"
Ma Chao was unhappy and kept resisting, trying to break free from Pound's shackles.
Unfortunately, he was seriously injured and could not move at all.
After Ma Chao stabilized a little, Pang De quickly began to persuade him again.
"The eldest son possesses unique skills and is invincible on the battlefield! He can become famous and powerful in the world with just a raise of his hand!"
"Why is the eldest son still unknown at this time, and why is he in a desperate situation?"
Ma Chao frowned and wanted to refute Pound loudly, but found that there was no refutation at all.
Obscurity?
Although Ma Chao was reluctant, he was still able to accept this label.
Outside the land of Yongliang, who would know Ma Chao's name?
Compared with Taishi Ci, Dian Wei and others under Liu Zhang, Ma Chao can only be a nobody.
Not to mention being in a desperate situation, his life was completely in Liu Zhang's hands.
Liu Zhang asked him to die at the third watch, but no one could keep him until the fifth watch!
Even Ma Teng had to prepare a coffin for Ma Chao before the third watch!
But Ma Chao also fully agreed with what Pound said about possessing unique skills and being invincible.
For him, charging into battle was a routine matter, and leading elite soldiers to break through the enemy's formation was even easier.
Since he is so powerful, why did he end up in this situation?
Ma Chao didn't know either, and this was where he was confused.
"Why?"
"Because the eldest son is not suitable to be a monarch, but is more suitable to be a general who charges into battle!"
Ma Chao did not open his mouth to refute, as his father had just said this to him.
"My eldest son, have you ever thought about it? Your ability is not weaker than that of our ancestor Fubo General Ma Yuan. Why is Ma Yuan able to go down in history?"
"The biggest difference is that Ma Yuan followed Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, but you don't have such a wise master!"
The doubt in Ma Chao's eyes flashed away, and his expression became a little lonely.
"Where is Master Ming...?"
Pang De's face lit up and he quickly reached out to Liu Zhang behind him.
"General Wei is wise and powerful, and is recognized as a hero in the world! Even General Ma Teng admires him and is willing to submit to him! Isn't that enough to prove General Wei's talent?"
"With the eldest son's talents, if he can sincerely serve General Wei, become a general and become a marquis, he will become famous in the world as easily as he can get something from a bag!"
Although Ma Chao didn't like Liu Zhang very much, he still truly admired his talents.
Whether it was through strength or cunning, Liu Zhang was the one who had the last laugh after all.
"Liu Zhang... Tsk! Is it possible that he is the only wise master in the world?"
Thinking of Liu Zhang's previous attempts to make things difficult for him, Ma Chao was even more unwilling to surrender to him.
"Young Master! General Wei..."
"Ling Ming, you don't have to say any more."
At this time, Liu Zhang suddenly interrupted Pound, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
"My lord, Ma Chao is just confused for a moment. After the general persuades him, he will definitely surrender to my lord!"
Pang De was very worried. He had been with Ma Chao for many years and was deeply favored by the Ma family. How could he be willing to watch Ma Chao die?
Liu Zhang smiled and waved his hand, signaling Pang De not to be nervous.
"Ling Ming, if you can't convince this kid, I'll do it!"
Ma Chao glanced at Liu Zhang indifferently and sneered at his arrogant words.
But Ma Chao didn't say anything. He also wanted to hear what Liu Zhang would say to interrupt him.
"As commanded..."
Pang De was also worried that if he spoke too much he would offend Liu Zhang, so he could only obey orders.
Liu Zhang got off his horse and walked to Ma Chao's side.
Next to him, Tai Shici also stepped forward to guard Liu Zhang and confirmed that Liu Zhang had no safety problems.
"Ma Chao, put aside everything, do you want to lead the cavalry across the battlefield and become an invincible general?"
Ma Chao nodded, this was indeed his lifelong wish.
"think!"
After Liu Zhang got Ma Chao's answer, he also showed a happy smile on his face.
"Okay, since you want to be a general, you need to serve a monarch."
"The first problem you face is to gain the monarch's trust and let him grant you military power."
"Tell me, among all the princes in the world, who would appoint a young boy as a general in the army?"
Ma Chao was at a loss for words. Liu Zhang just asked casually and immediately made him speechless!