After hearing this answer, the scribe opposite Ma Teng obviously showed a look of relief. He smiled and then said, "I think you will be happy for this decision, general." Whether Ma Teng was happy or not, the scribe didn't know. But he knew that his goal was achieved
Ma Teng showed a bitter smile. His smile was obviously unusually bitter. This sending of troops was definitely the biggest shame in his life. He came to attack Cao Jun, but what he didn't expect was that he would need Cao Jun in this situation. Only with help can we continue to live
But what can be done about this? If he hadn't been bent on attacking Cao Jun, he wouldn't have encountered this dilemma. Everything was fate. However, Cao Jun didn't add insult to injury, which surprised Ma Teng. But now is not the time to be grateful to Cao Jun. The primary purpose now is It took root in Guanzhong
Although Ma Teng thought this way, he had a big problem in front of him. That was because he didn't have much food and grass in his hands. Even if he was frugal, he wouldn't have a few days left for Ma Teng's army to consume.
The scribe stood up and looked at Ma Teng with a smile. It was obvious that he saw what Ma Teng was thinking and said: "General Ma needs to be worried. In view of the current situation of your army, our army is willing to provide you, General, with the food and grass that the army needs for one month." "[
Ma Teng was naturally very happy to hear the news. However, the more this happened, the more doubtful Ma Teng became. However, it was not time to think about this matter. If he could not get the food and grass supported by Cao Jun, he would have no choice but to hate Hongnong.
"If Cao Jun is so sincere, then I will gladly accept it," Ma Teng said loudly. Now that he is waiting for this food and grass to survive, this is not the time to be polite.
The scribe nodded and then said: "It's getting late, so I'll go back first." After that, the scribe saluted Ma Teng.
Ma Teng obviously didn't expect the scribe to be so anxious, but Ma Teng was obviously more anxious than the scribe. There were 20,000 troops waiting for food. How could he not be in a hurry? So Ma Teng just thought about it for a moment and then said in a deep voice: "In that case, then I won’t force you to keep Mr.
The scribe obviously knew that Ma Teng was more anxious than he was, so he smiled at Ma Teng and then turned around and left Ma Teng's camp. After leaving Ma Teng's camp, the scribe went straight to Hangu Pass.
At dawn the next day, a large amount of grain and grass escorted by a group of Cao Jun soldiers appeared outside Ma Teng's camp. When Ma Teng learned the news, he was obviously even more shocked. Cao Jun's efficiency was so fast. It didn't take long for the grain and grass to appear in his camp.
However, these grains and grasses can be regarded as solving his urgent need. With these grains and grasses, Ma Teng is confident to capture Hongnong. After capturing Hongnong first and then the entire Guanzhong, he will be able to seek revenge from Han Sui after gathering the entire Guanzhong forces.
"Father, what's going on?" Ma Chao came to Ma Teng and asked. It was obvious that Ma Chao was confused about the source of the grain and grass. He obviously didn't know who gave the cart after cart of grain and grass to his army. At this time, is there anyone offering help in times of need?
"Alas..." Ma Teng let out a long sigh. His long sigh was obviously full of regret. He looked at Ma Chao and said in a deep voice, "These grains and grass were given to our army by Cao Jun in the hope that our army can defeat Zhang Baiqidu." "Xia Hongnong"
"Is it a conspiracy of Cao Jun to have Cao Jun be so kind?" After hearing what Ma Teng said, Ma Chao's first thought came to this. This does not mean that Ma Chao is paranoid and would still think the same way if someone else had done it. After all, everything happened too suddenly, leaving Ma Chao no time to think. time
Ma Teng was obviously pleased that Ma Chao thought this, but he sighed again and then said: "Cao Jun does have a conspiracy, but I know how can our army capture Hongnong in a short time without this food and grass?"
"And Cao Jun's conspiracy also wants to use our army. For Cao, a stable Guanzhong is obviously more important than a chaotic Guanzhong. If such Guanzhong is under his control, it will be better for Cao Jun."
"The reason why Cao Jun funded our army is to hope that our army can contain the princes in Guanzhong. After Cao Jun captured Hebei, he needed to recuperate. After recuperating, Cao Jun's target would be Jingzhou. Is Guanzhong a possibility for Cao Jun? So this is also an opportunity for our army." "
Ma Chao nodded after hearing this and then asked again: "Father, that villain Han Sui really captured Liangzhou?"
Hearing this, Ma Teng's face showed a trace of anger, and then he nodded and said: "After these days, it should be true. It's all my fault that I still joined forces with Han Sui despite knowing his ambition. "
Ma Chao was extremely angry. His handsome face was full of anger and ferociousness. "Han Sui, this despicable villain, one day I will definitely kill this villain with my own hands. I will make his life worse than death." Ma Chao roared angrily.
Ma Teng's mood is not much different from Ma Chao's. However, Ma Teng knows that with his current strength, it is absolutely impossible to seek revenge. So he should take advantage of now to accumulate strength and wait until he has the strength to seek revenge from Han Sui. Obviously, there is no way. questionable
"Well, what our army needs to do now is to occupy Hongnong. Only with this territory can our army be able to support 20,000 soldiers. Our army cannot always count on Cao Jun, otherwise our army will always be Cao Jun's puppet." Ma Teng Shen said Sheng said that he is not a person who is willing to be ordinary, so he really does not want to be controlled by Cao Jun all the time, so he will break away from Cao Jun when he has the strength.
"Cao Jun is just a villain who takes advantage of the situation. As long as I have the strength, I will march eastward and destroy Cao Cao." Ma Chao said angrily, but Ma Teng stopped Ma Chao with his eyes. It's not like he was not afraid of Cao Jun before. Now I need the food and grass provided by Cao Jun to continue to live. If Cao Jun cuts off the supply of food and grass, what should I do with the 20,000 people?[
And now that Cao Jun has occupied the great righteousness, it was Cao Jun who helped him in his most difficult time, and when he regained his strength, he turned around and attacked Cao Jun. How does this make the world think of him? Is he called an ungrateful villain? This title Ma Teng But I really can't bear it
Looking at Ma Chao, Ma Teng shook his head and said: "I will never have another war with Cao Jun in my lifetime. Even though Cao Jun's actions are a bit mean, they did help our army tide over the difficulties. What would our 20,000 soldiers do without Cao Jun's food and grass?" Is it possible to set up troops to steal food and do what the bandits did?"
Ma Teng's words made Ma Chao's face change. It is undeniable that although Cao Jun's actions made him feel disgusted, Cao Jun did help his father. If it weren't for Cao Jun's help, his 20,000-strong army would have been nothing but bandits. To be the kind of bandit who massacres people
Ma Chao was very proud and would definitely not do such a thing. But if he didn't do it, what would he do to support his soldiers? It can be said that Cao Jun saved himself and his soldiers in disguise.
Ma Chao is very different from Ma Teng. He is also a man who knows how to repay his kindness. Cao Jun saved him and he owed Cao Jun a big favor. If he didn't repay this debt, Ma Chao would obviously have a way to attack Cao Jun. This would be a big headache.
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Just when Ma Chao and Ma Teng were talking about everything, the scribe who appeared at Ma Teng's camp yesterday appeared again. The scribe looked at the two father and son and then said in a deep voice: "The grain and grass have been transported. This grain and grass is enough for the 20,000 soldiers under General Ma's command."
One month, and my husband knew that General Ma was short of siege equipment, so I specially sent some to me in my name, hoping that the general would accept it."
The scribe's words surprised both Ma Teng and Ma Chao. They thought that Cao Jun's preparations were so thorough. He not only sent them food and grass, but also sent siege equipment. This was really a timely help.
Ma Teng's army did not have siege equipment. However, in order to break through the siege of the Guanzhong princes, Ma Teng could only abandon those heavy siege equipment. It would obviously be very difficult to capture Hongnong with siege equipment.
With Cao Jun's food and fodder and Cao Jun's siege equipment, Ma Teng was obviously more and more confident in conquering Hongnong. Ma Chao had fought against Zhang Baiqi's soldiers, and Zhang Baiqi seemed to be no match for the Xiliang Army. In this case, what about himself?
Why are you so polite to Zhang Baiqi?
On the second day after Cao Jun's grain and grass were transported into Ma Teng's camp, Ma Teng launched an offensive against Hongnong. Since he had the support of Cao Jun and wanted to gain a foothold in Guanzhong, there was obviously no problem.
After Zhang Baiqi learned the news that Ma Teng and Cao Cao were directly connected, he slumped in his seat. Zhang Baiqi's face turned pale. It was obvious that he was very concerned about this matter.
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Now Ma Teng's offensive is very fast. With a quick attention, Ma Teng captured a town. Although this town is not very important to him, it also represents the prelude to Ma Teng's attack.
Ma Teng's Xiliang army is so powerful, and now he has Cao Jun as his backing. How can he rival Ma Teng with his own strength?
At this moment, Zhang Baiqi's stomach was full of bitterness. He obviously didn't know how to describe his feelings. Ma Teng's offensive was fierce. He had been prepared for it, but he still occupied one of his towns in a short period of time.
It can be seen from this that his soldiers are definitely no match for Ma Teng. Now that life and death are at stake, judging from Ma Teng's intentions, he obviously will not give up until he takes over Hongnong.
Now it is obvious that he cannot defeat Ma Teng with his own strength. He can only ask for help, but who is asking for help? Whether he is asking for reinforcements or attracting jackals, Zhang Baiqi is obviously not sure about this, but he knows that the princes in Guanzhong are all jackals.