Liu Xie's implication was to remind Cao Cao that the world was still his, and let him remember his previous promise.

Cao Cao did not argue with these, and politely showed Yu that if the world was peaceful, he would retreat to the mountains and forests.

As for Liu Xie's belief or not, Cao Cao couldn't care so much, and the two continued to chat for a few words, and then dispersed.

When night came, the palace was very lively, Liu Xie summoned the important ministers of the court and held a high-level banquet for Ma Chao, which showed that he attached great importance to him.

But Ma Chao was worried about the power of Xiliang, and he didn't care about it, and he was absent-mindedly polite to the people who came to toast.

Liu Xie looked at it, he originally had some thoughts, but when he saw this, he didn't speak, and the banquet passed happily in silence.

Early the next morning, Ma Chao came to the city gate early to wait, and as soon as the city gate opened, he led his entourage and rushed back to Xiliang.

After all the way, Ma Chao rushed back to the territory, and immediately found Ma Teng and got rid of Liu Xie and Cao Cao.

After hearing this, Ma Teng felt that the matter was too big, and immediately summoned the clansmen to discuss whether to go to Xuchang.

In the Ma Mansion, Ma Teng sat on the top seat, looked at the clansmen under his command, and said slowly: "The Son of Heaven wants the old man to go to Xuchang, and promises Meng Qixi Liangmu, the old man's position as the third prince, what is your opinion?" ”

Hearing this, the people of the Ma clan were all excited.

One was named the state pastor, the other was named the third duke, the Ma family has never had such a big official, if this matter is decided, then the momentum of the Ma family will be in full swing, surpassing the ancestor Ma Yuan, it is also inevitable.

At that time, the various departments of Xiliang will be headed by their Ma family, and it is not a problem to unify Xiliang, if possible, it is not impossible to take a step stronger.

The second son, Ma Xiu, stood up and said: "Father, this is a great good thing, I think that the rise of my Ma family is today." ”

"...... right"

"Yes......"

……

Looking at the smiling faces, Ma Teng's face did not look very good, but he couldn't say it.

Ma Chao is still young and reckless, if Xiliang is handed over to him, it will definitely set off a bloody storm.

Ma Teng was not worried about the Xiliang departments, but he was afraid that when Ma Chao and the Xiliang departments were in a scuffle, Cao Cao would suddenly intervene.

At that time, the strength of the various departments of Xiliang will be damaged, and Cao Cao's army will be overwhelmed, so what awaits them will definitely be destroyed in one fell swoop.

In order to be as tactful as possible and not hurt Ma Chao's self-esteem, Ma Teng said slowly: "Everyone, don't be happy too early, there is no cheap in this world." ”

"Cao Cao's move must be under the guise of His Majesty, wanting to let the old man go to Xuchang and weaken the strength of my Xiliang army."

Ma Teng is cautious, half of the Ma family's ability to survive in this chaotic Xiliang is due to him, usually these people will definitely think of it, but now they have been carried away by temptation.

Ma Chao didn't care and said: "Father thinks too much, Cao Gong and Your Majesty, it is because I see that my Ma family has been stationed in the frontier for generations, and I think of the merits, so I will give such a holy grace." ”

Under the leadership of Ma Chao, everyone agreed, looking like they wished that Ma Teng would go to Xuchang quickly.

Seeing everyone like this, Ma Teng knew that he might not be able to change this matter alone, and even if he made an independent decision, it would bury hidden dangers for the future.

Ma Teng nodded slightly and said, "Okay, since that's the case, let's leave first, and the old man will have a good chat with Meng Qi and explain the matter of leaving." ”

Seeing that Ma Teng agreed, everyone happily stood up and left, leaving Ma Chao, who was fanatical in their hearts, alone.

looked at Ma Chao with a beaming face, Ma Teng shook his head helplessly, this son is brave and rare in the world, but unfortunately he can't use his brain, he only knows how to rely on force.

If he leaves, he is like this, I am afraid that Xiliang will not be long before there will be a war.

"Ugh." Ma Teng sighed lightly and said, "Meng Qi, if you go to Xuchang for your father, what will you do if you take over the army?" ”

Ma Chao didn't want to think about it and said: "Father, since the child is Xiliang Mu when he arrives, he naturally wants to take Xiliang into his hands, and for those who do not obey orders, he will naturally send troops to recruit them." ”

Ma Teng frowned and said, "Then tell me, how long will it take to subdue the Xiliang Division?" ”

Ma Chao said disdainfully: "Although there are many departments in Xiliang, they are all working independently, or in a few years, they will be broken one by one." ”

"Hahaha." Ma Teng smiled dryly: "I don't dare to say this for my father, let alone you, do you know why Cao Cao made such a heavy promise?" ”

Ma Chao nodded and said: "My son has just said that my Ma family has made great contributions to the Han Dynasty for generations, and it is reasonable to be able to receive this gift." ”

Ma Teng said slightly angrily: "Wrong, Cao Cao has such a good heart, he just wants to transfer him as his father, let you take over the power, use your youth and vigor, and mess up Xiliang, you know." ”

Hearing the reprimand, Ma Chao was unconvinced and said: "Why does my father grow the ambition of others and destroy his own prestige, if Cao Cao dares to come, he will kill him and never return." ”

Ma Teng said angrily: "How can you kill, when Cao Cao sends troops, I am afraid that you are fighting fiercely with the Xiliang tribes, and then you and others will be captured by Cao Cao." ”

Ma Teng said this, Ma Chao thought for a while, and felt that there was really such a possibility, so he said angrily: "This Cao Cao is too despicable, father, tomorrow we will gather all the departments of Xiliang to discuss attacking Cao Cao." ”

Ma Teng shook his head helplessly and said: "Meng Qi, for your father, you should also be mature, you can't always rely on fighting and killing, you have to learn to use your brain." ”

"Since Cao Cao wants us to get into a scuffle, then I can't wait for him to succeed."

Seeing that Ma Teng was so bitter, Ma Chao put away his irritability and whispered: "What does my father think should I do?" ”

Seeing Ma Chao like this, Ma Teng's face looked a little better, and he said slowly: "What my father means is to promise Cao Cao that you will lead the army." ”

"But there is one thing, you must not start a war in Xiliang, otherwise you will be a sinner of the Ma family."

Ma Chao frowned and said: "Since my father agreed, isn't it the responsibility of my son to unify Xiliang, after all, my son is this Xiliang herd." ”

Ma Teng shook his head and said: "Xiliang Mu is Cao Cao's poison, don't take it too seriously, Xiliang can only coexist if he maintains the current situation, otherwise he will be destroyed." ”

"Cao Cao now has nearly 100,000 troops, and all the departments of Xiliang are united, so they have the ability to protect themselves, if they fight each other, I am afraid that they will be annexed by him."

Although Ma Chao didn't understand, Ma Teng said it so seriously, and he had to pay attention to it.

Ma Chao nodded and said, "Don't worry, father, my son must remember that he will not mess with swordsmen." ”。

With Ma Chao's assurance, Ma Teng felt a little at ease, but he was still a little relieved, in case Ma Chao was angry for a while, he was afraid that he would do something irrational.

But at the moment, there was no one to give him advice, Ma Teng thought for a long time, and finally thought of someone.