Seeing that his father didn't let Xu Chu follow, Ma Chao was also shocked in his heart, thinking that there was some plan, so he stopped at that time.

Seeing this, Ma Teng felt a surge of anger in his heart, and shouted: "Meng Qi, for your father's words, don't you listen to it now?" ”

"Father can hand over the power of Xiliang to you, is it better to be an outsider, if you still recognize me as a father, you will enter the customs quickly."

Under Ma Teng's angry scolding, Ma Chao entered Tongguan with anxiety, and what greeted him was Cao Hong and a group of soldiers who surrounded him.

Seeing such a scene, Ma Chao's face changed slightly, and he asked loudly: "Cao Hong, what do you mean, didn't you say that you would surrender?" ”

Cao Hong said mockingly: "Ma Chao, you are too naïve, you are not tired of cheating, don't you know?" ”

Hearing this, Ma Chaoqi's face turned red, and he wanted to fight with a gun.

"Stop! Cao Hong, the old man was ordered by the prime minister and came with His Majesty's edict, do you want to disobey the order. ”

Hearing Ma Teng's voice, Cao Hong showed hesitation on his face, and finally dispersed the soldiers. "Since the prime minister has an order, the general will not be embarrassed, but if Ma Chao does not lead the army to retreat, he will not want to leave Tongguan."

Hearing Cao Hong's threat, Ma Teng said coldly: "Wu'er wants to leave, but I'm afraid that you won't be able to stop it, and then the Xiliang Army will be desperate to tackle key problems, but I'm afraid that the prime minister will blame you, and you can't afford it." ”

In the face of Ma Teng's counter-threat, Cao Hongqi couldn't say a word, because Ma Teng's words were reasonable.

Cao Hong glanced at Ma Teng, and indignantly led the army away, leaving the two for them to communicate alone.

Seeing Cao Hong leaving, Ma Chao put away his gun and knelt down and said, "Father is in Xuchang, how is he doing?" ”

Ma Teng helped Ma Chao up and said dotingly: "Everything is fine, but I am worried about Meng Qi, so I have this trip." ”

Seeing that his father was worried about him, Ma Chao looked puzzled, now he has taken the lead, and there is no danger at all.

Seeing that Ma Chao was puzzled, Ma Teng opened his mouth and said: "Meng Qi, if my father is not mistaken, I'm afraid Zhong Miao is already in your army?" ”

Regarding this question, Ma Chao thought that Cao Hong told him, so he didn't care, but nodded.

Seeing that Ma Chao didn't care, Ma Teng approached and whispered: "Meng Qi, do you think Cao Hong will tell his father, this is a ploy." ”

"Zhong Xuan pretended to surrender, just to delay time, there will definitely be a backhand, you are not their opponent, it is better to lead the army back to Xiliang."

Hearing that Zhong Xuan was pretending to surrender, Ma Chao was angry and was about to go out of the customs to question him face-to-face, but was stopped by Ma Teng.

"Meng Qi, my father called you here because there is something important to discuss, if you are so impulsive, how can you let your father rest assured."

Ma Chaoqiang held back the anger in his heart, and said reluctantly: "What my father taught me is that the child remembers." ”

Seeing Ma Chao like this, Ma Teng also knew that he was unhappy, so he said gently: "Cao Cao is sitting in several states, but he can't transfer troops and horses for a while, and after a few months, I'm afraid you won't be able to deal with the counterattack." ”

"But my father has already discussed with him, as long as you lead the army to retreat, he will not lead the army to attack Xiliang, but there is one request."

"That is, in the future, you will be in charge of the military, and the rest of the government affairs will be handled by Kong Rong, the Taizhong doctor appointed by His Majesty."

Ma Chao is still willing to give up the headache of government affairs, but who knows if Kong Rong will point fingers at him then, and if Cao Cao doesn't count, wouldn't it be too late.

Ma Chao said worriedly: "Father, this must be Cao Cao's delaying tactics, but he just wants the child to retire." ”

Ma Teng shook his head and said: "Meng Qi, what you are worried about, my father has already considered it, and I also ask Your Majesty to tell the world, so you can rest assured." ”

is in charge of Xiliang's soldiers and horses, which makes Ma Chao excited, but with Han Sui here, I am afraid that he will not be able to do so for a while.

Ma Chao thought for a while and said, "Father, didn't you say that you want to unite with Han Sui to protect themselves, why has it changed now." ”

Ma Teng replied: "At this time and that time, my father has already taken care of everything for you in Xuchang, as long as you surrender to Your Majesty." ”

"Tsk." Ma Chao asked: "Then what about Han Sui, can you send troops to kill him?" ”

Ma Teng thought for a while and said: "Han Sui is good at some obscene intrigues, if Meng Qi agrees, his father can explain to His Majesty or Cao Cao, and let them be authorized to you to help you pacify Xiliang." ”

Solving his worries, Ma Chao thought for a while and said: "That's good, the child can lead the army to retreat, but if Cao Cao wants to move troops to Xiliang in the future, then the child will die with him." ”

Ma Chao listened to Ma Teng's persuasion and chose to submit to Liu Xie intentionally, but it is still difficult to say what he really thinks in his heart.

However, Ma Teng was still relieved to be able to complete the things explained by Cao Cao and Liu Xie, after all, Ma Chao could still listen to the advice.

As for what Ma Chao is worried about, Ma Teng will naturally try his best to arrange it properly, after all, this is related to the development of the Ma family.

The danger of Tongguan, with the arrival of Ma Teng, began to change dramatically, and the former mortal enemy, also under the leadership of Ma Teng, sat together under Tongguan.

Originally, he wanted to choose to be in Ma Chao Da Village, but Zhong Xuan and others were unwilling, for fear that an accident would happen, and proposed to be in Tongguan, but Ma Chao was unwilling.

In desperation, Ma Teng could only discuss the cooperation between the two sides and put Tongguan in the open air, but fortunately it was still hot weather at this time, otherwise they would be shivering from the cold.

Zhong Xuan, Ma Teng, Cao Hong, Ma Chao, Pang De and others sat at the dark table at this time, waiting for Ma Teng to finish speaking.

Ma Teng spoke at length and added at the end. "This Taifu is on the order of His Majesty and the Prime Minister, and he came to persuade peace, and there is no personal relationship here, if there is any dissatisfaction on that side, it can be said that we can negotiate together."

In the face of danger and peace, Zhong Xuan is naturally willing, but lest Ma Chao will open his mouth and open the conditions indiscriminately, he will still make a preemptive speech.

"Since it is His Majesty's will, we will naturally obey it, I don't know when Xi Liangmu will retreat?"

Seeing Zhong Xuan like this, Ma Chao, who was already on fire, turned red and white with anger.

If it weren't for Ma Teng's arrival, he would have fallen for Zhong Xuan's plan, and waited in vain for nearly a month.

However, looking at his father's face, Ma Chao still didn't get angry, and said coldly: "It's okay to talk, the pastor of Benzhou will leave." ”

"Since Your Majesty and Prime Minister Cao Cheng have ordered, then what you promised should also be done as soon as possible, in order to avoid long nights and dreams, the Honzhou Pastor needs your help to crusade against Han Sui."

Once an ally, in the blink of an eye, it will become an enemy, in this troubled world, it is difficult for people to understand, but if you don't follow this rule, then what you wait for is a dead end.

Since Ma Chao was in a hurry to take Xiliang, Zhong Xuan also decided to help him, after all, it is better to put the war on Xiliang than on Tongguan.