But he said that Yan Xing was defeated in Luohuang, and ran back to see Han Sui at night with his injuries. He told the story of Ma Chao's urging the army to attack, but omitted the matter of withholding food and grass. He only said that it was because the delivery of food was in violation of the deadline, which made Ma Chao angry. rise.
"Ma Teng and his son are really bullying people too much." Han Sui was furious when he heard this. He raised troops this time. He had accepted Ma Teng's invitation. If it weren't for Gu Nian and Ma Teng being sworn brothers, seeing that Hebei's army was too powerful to win, he followed Han Sui had long since withdrawn his troops and returned to Liangzhou. But now it was better. He cared about brotherhood and sent people to send food to them hard. Ma Teng didn't cherish it at all. He attacked him and killed more than two thousand people.
If this tone can be tolerated, how can Han Sui have the nerve to hang out in Xiliang in the future? Well, since Ma Teng, you and I are at odds with each other, then don't blame me, Han Sui, for being rude.
"Pass my general's order. Tomorrow the cockcrow will make rice. The army will pull out the camp. Send a message to all the ministries. Let's attack Ma Teng together." Han Sui was an expert in surrendering and revolting in Liangzhou. He could fall out of favor faster than turning the pages of a book. When he thought of this We will immediately raise troops to attack Ma Teng. In Yongliang, his power is three points greater than that of Ma Teng. Not to mention other small forces such as Cheng Yin, Ma Wan, and Yang Qiu are generally affiliated with him. For him, with so many forces added together, defeating Ma Teng is definitely not a big problem.
"I will obey your orders," Yan Xing said respectfully, covering his injured arm. Just as he was about to leave, Han Sui stopped him: "Wait a minute."
"Master, what else can I do?" Yan Xing asked doubtfully.
Han Sui pondered for a while and said: "Zhang Liao's army is on the side. Ma Teng and I will definitely take advantage of him when we attack him. The dispatch of troops needs long-term planning. In this case... Yan Ming (characterized by Yan Xing), I will give you an errand." I will send you to Zhang Liao to ask for peace. Do you dare to go?"
Yan Xing paid his respects and said, "In the end, the general will not hesitate to die."
Han Sui said: "Okay. Then prepare your golden and fine horses immediately and set off tonight."
Yan Xing was stunned and said: "Tonight, so fast."
Han Sui said: "Yes. Even if you go now, you may not be able to get ahead. Maybe Ma Teng's envoy has already met Zhang Liao by now."
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Tongguan.
"Ma Teng and Han Sui are at each other's throats. Haha. Mr. Wen He's clever plan is amazing. There are rumors. In just a few days, the two families have started to have differences. Okay. The two families have turned against each other. Guanzhong can rest easy."
Wen Yuan listened to Su Lei's report. His face couldn't help but be filled with joy. He rewarded Su Lei and other night guards. Wen Yuan was really impressed by Jia Xu's plan. He just sent someone to spread a few words among Ma Teng's army. Rumors can make Ma Teng and Han Sui turn against each other. This plan is better than tens of thousands of troops.
Hearing Wen Yuan's praise, Jia Xu bowed respectfully and said: "Xiliang's army supply route has been cut off. It is in great danger. It is only a matter of time that the army's morale changes. The lord has been praised too much. Jia Xu is too ashamed to deserve it..." Jia Xu is like this. Even if he offers advice, .I never take any credit. I am always so inconspicuous.
However, Wen Yuan still couldn't hide his joy. He bowed to Jia Xu and said: "Sir, now the two families have turned against each other. What should we do next?" Wen Yuan did not accept Jia Xu's method of keeping a low profile and biding his time. As a person in his previous life, The person who has traveled through time knows how terrifying the poisonous master Jia Xu is. Now that Jia Xu is under his command, he must serve him well no matter what, and not let him have any dissatisfaction. What's more, after listening to Jia Xu's revelations, he sent people to spread rumors. This is just the first link in Jia Xu's series of plots to drive a wedge between the two.
Seeing his lord treating him with such courtesy, Jia Xu's heart also fluctuated a little. He returned the courtesy and said: "My lord, you don't need to do anything now. I believe it will take one day or three days as soon as possible. Ma Tenghan will definitely send someone to invite the lord." Surrender. When the time comes, it will be up to the lord to decide who he prefers to support." When the two families turn against each other, Wen Yuan can just sit back and watch the two tigers fight. When both families suffer, he will step forward to reap the benefits.
Wen Yuan squinted and smiled. His eyes flickered. He said meaningfully: "Haha. Let's see who is more sincere. I will wait for them here..."
"I'm afraid my lord has already made his decision..." Jia Xu gave Wen Yuan a deep look. He hid this sentence in his heart and did not say it out...
Just as Jia Xu expected, early the next morning, Wen Yuan and Yue Xi had just gotten up and had been sparring for an hour. Someone came to report that Ma Teng from Xiliang personally came to Tongguan to ask for a meeting with him.
Ma Teng came in person... Wen Yuan heard what the guards said. He almost didn't believe his ears. He asked three times before he was sure he heard it right. Wen Yuan couldn't help but be surprised. Ma Teng was so courageous. As a prince, he could How dare you come to seek peace in person.
"Haha... This old horse is really sincere. If it were Han Sui, he wouldn't dare to go to Tongguan in person even if I lend him a few more courages." Wen Yuan narrowed his eyes and smiled and said to himself. Now he was dressed neatly and went out of seclusion to see Ma Teng.
Looking at the majestic and tall Tongguan and the slowly opening Tongguan gate, Ma Teng was filled with emotions and took a deep breath unconsciously.
This majestic pass blocked the 100,000-strong Guanzhong army for more than several months, preventing them from advancing even an inch. And perhaps from now on, it would never be possible for the Guanzhong cavalry to pass through this pass and gallop across the Central Plains.
Ma Teng's eyes were darkened and his face looked slightly haggard. He finally decided to come to Zhang Liao after thinking all night. He knew Han Sui's character very well. He was ruthless and ruthless. He was just a cunning and greedy fox. If he went to Han Sui's camp to plead guilty Even if Han Sui does not kill himself, he will definitely use himself as a hostage to annex his tribe. However, Zhang Liao obviously does not want to see a dominant force in the Guanzhong area. If Han Sui becomes dominant, Zhang Liao will definitely launch an all-out attack. Attack. The Ma family's tribe will definitely be used as cannon fodder by Han Sui to resist Zhang Liao's attack. This will be meaningless in preserving the Ma family's power in Guanzhong.
So Ma Teng can only choose to take another path. Build a good relationship with Zhang Liao and let him support him. This is Ma Teng's only way out. He personally asks Zhang Liao to surrender. The Ma family may still be able to continue. If Han Sui takes over I am afraid that what is waiting for the Ma family is the siege of Zhang Liao and Han Sui. The power of the Ma family is not as powerful as Han Sui. In that case, the Ma family will definitely die without a burial place.
Therefore, in order to surrender this time, Ma Teng must get the support of Zhang Liao so that the Ma family can have a chance to survive. Using himself as a pledge can show his sincerity. And Ma Teng believes that this is as cunning as a fox. Han Sui absolutely couldn't do it.
Last night, Ma Teng had already been entrusted with all the things he needed to entrust. But his beloved son, Ma Chao, still made Ma Teng a little worried...
"Hey~~~~" The solid Tongguan gate opened. General Zhang Liao, who was dressed in golden armor, walked out of the gate surrounded by the generals. He looked at the heroic general and the majestic figures around him. Ma Teng could not help but feel a trace of regret for the fierce Hebei general. Perhaps he should not have listened to Man Chong's words and raised troops to fight against Zhang Liao. The Hebei army was so powerful that he simply could not resist it.