Ma Teng led the army to leave Xuchang and contact the Xiliang army, which represented a risk, in case he should cooperate with the outside and take Tongguan, I am afraid that the situation will be more passive.

No matter what, there was no good choice, so Cao Cao decided to take a gamble and go to Ma Teng again to discuss it to see if he could reach a consensus.

Mafu Ma Teng was also curious when he learned that Cao Cao had arrived again, but he immediately went to greet him.

Welcoming Cao Cao to the wing, the two sat down separately, Ma Teng's eyes glanced a few times, and said: "I don't know if the prime minister is coming, but what's the big deal?" ”

Cao Cao glanced at Ma Teng and said slowly: "There can be any big deals, but Meng Qi is about to take Tongguan." ”

"Zhong Miao has sent people to urgently ask for help twice, if Matthew Fu doesn't go, I'm afraid that Chang'an will lose, but I'm not afraid."

"There are still four months at most, and the deployment of soldiers and horses will be completed, and when the two armies will go to war, I am afraid that Ma Taifu will be caught in the middle and will be in a dilemma."

Cao Cao's intention is obvious, that is, he wants to invite Ma Teng to Tongguan to resolve this matter, otherwise when the time comes, there will be a real battle, and what will happen, he will not be able to help himself.

Ma Teng replied expressionlessly: "The prime minister should know what Teng wants, and if Wu'er retreats, will the prime minister dare to promise not to use troops against Xiliang in the future?" ”

"Haha." Cao Cao laughed twice and said: "Well said, the prime minister can guarantee that as long as Meng Qi obeys the holy order, he will never send troops to fight." ”

Ma Teng shook his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty's order, my son will obey it, but the prime minister's order, I'm afraid it's hard to say, the Ma family has been stationed in the Xiliang frontier for generations, and there is still some prestige." ”

The reason why Ma Teng did not agree to Cao Cao was that he was afraid that he would be liquidated afterwards, if Ma Chao lost Xiliang's safe place, he was afraid that he would go elsewhere, and with his character of not being able to deal with others, he might be depressed for the rest of his life.

Therefore, Ma Teng wants to try his best to make Ma Chao Anxi Liang, and now he can threaten Cao Cao and settle the matter, which is the best.

Since the hint was useless, Cao Cao turned to make it clear. "Mrs. Ma, who had agreed to the position of the third prince and the state pastor at the beginning, did not break his promise."

"And now that he has promised to let Ma Chao lead Xiliang, he will naturally not break his promise, but Meng Qi must obey the order, he can lead the Xiliang army, but he must obey the dispatch."

"The appointment of all officials in Xiliang government affairs should be arranged by the imperial court, and Meng Qi must not interfere, this condition, Ma Taifu should be acceptable."

Only cares about the military, does not ask about political affairs, this is in line with Ma Chao's character, and Ma Teng also has a trace of excitement in his heart, after all, it is not a long-term solution to divide Xiliang.

Ma Teng thought for a while and said: "Prime Minister's method is really good, how can Ke Teng believe you?" ”

Cao Cao nodded and said: "Well, there is no evidence for empty words, but the prime minister can establish a certificate, as long as Meng Qi agrees, he can send someone to manage Xiliang now, and he will not interfere in the military." ”

"However, if Meng Qi does not listen to the order in the future, then the prime minister will also send troops, and I hope that Ma Taifu will understand."

"The general trend is inviolable, all the states in the world will one day return to His Majesty's hands, and the prime minister will hand over power one day, Matthew Fu think about it."

Cao Cao's heart hit Ma Teng's heart, the Ma family has been loyal to the Han family for generations, although the Han family is now sunset, but it is undeniable that the Liu family is orthodox.

When Liu Xie grows up and takes power, he will definitely purge the princes who have divided the territory, and then Ma Chao will become a chaotic minister and thief, and the Ma family's loyalty will also be implicated.

Now that Cao Cao is under pressure from the current situation and offers attractive conditions, it is time to make a choice.

Ma Teng thought about it and said: "Teng promised the prime minister, but tomorrow morning, His Majesty will pass on the decree and tell the world, which has proved the reputation of the Ma family." ”

Ma Teng's move is to let the world know that the Ma family is a loyal minister and is willing to obey His Majesty's holy order, which has saved Cao Cao from doing anything to the Ma family in the future.

As long as the matter spreads to the world, then Cao Cao must consider carefully if he wants to move the Ma family, otherwise he will fall into the hands of the people of the world and lose his prestige.

Cao Cao didn't care about this, and agreed very boldly, as if he was not hostile to Ma Teng, everything was his own thoughts.

After the matter was resolved, Cao Cao left immediately, leaving Ma Teng with a puzzled face, not knowing what Cao Cao's intentions were.

In the morning of the next day, Cao Cao sent a letter to Liu Xie, and asked Liu Xie to issue an edict on the grounds that there was a misunderstanding between Xiliang Muma Chao and Chang'an Ling Zhong Xuan, and ordered Ma Taifu to go to Tongguan to reconcile.

In the face of Cao Cao's request, Liu Xie asked Ma Teng intentionally or unintentionally, and when he saw that he agreed to go, he immediately approved Cao Cao's request.

Seeing Liu Xie's intentions, Cao Cao immediately proposed that the Ma family have been stationed in Xiliang for generations, and asked Liu Xie to issue an edict to make Ma Chao the general of Zhendong and stay in Xiliang forever.

Faced with this request, Liu Xie naturally agreed, he didn't want to offend Ma Teng, who finally deceived Xuchang.

Cao Cao kept asking for the Ma family, and Liu Xie knew that the two must have reached some agreement, but in the court, he couldn't object, so he had to agree one by one.

After the early dynasty dispersed, Liu Xie secretly sent someone to invite Ma Teng to the palace, ready to test whether he had defected to Cao Cao.

In a man-made lakeside pavilion in the palace, Liu Xie stood and looked at the fish in the lake, thinking thoughtfully about something.

Ma Teng, led by a eunuch, hurriedly walked towards the pavilion. "Chen Ma Teng has seen Your Majesty."

Hearing the voice, Liu Xie turned around and helped Ma Teng up and said, "Mrs. Ma, get up quickly." ”

Helping Ma Teng up, Liu Xie waved away everyone and said: "Mrs. Ma, the widow invited you to come, because I have something to ask, and I ask Aiqing to answer sincerely." ”

Ma Teng's eyes rolled slightly, and he said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please speak, and the minister will definitely answer." ”

Liu Xie nodded and said, "Okay, I don't know if Aiqing and Prime Minister have reached any agreement?" ”

"Huh?" Ma Teng let out a soft sound in confusion, and hurriedly said: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister and the prime minister, nothing has been reached, but Meng Qi was confused for a while, and led the army to attack Tongguan, and the minister had trouble sleeping and eating, so I want to solve this matter as soon as possible." ”

"Ugh." Liu Xie sighed lightly: "The Han family is already crumbling in the hands of the widow, the widow is young, and there is no prestige, I am afraid that this big Han country will die in the hands of the widow." ”

"Although the prime minister is loyal on the surface, there is no one to restrain him, but he is afraid that once the world is peaceful, the widow will lose his role, and he will have no shame to face the ancestors and ancestors after his death in ......the future."

At a young age, saying such sad words made Ma Teng feel a little unbearable in his heart, and his love for the Han family occupied his heart.

Ma Teng's eyes were slightly red and said: "Your Majesty, there are still many loyal people in the court, and there are Liu Bei, Liu Biao and other clans, why be so sad." ”

Liu Xie shook his head with tears on his face and said: "In this world, it is too good to listen to the edict of the widow, but now it is ......."

Seeing that Liu Xie wanted to speak and stopped, Ma Teng opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, the minister really didn't have any deal with the prime minister, just for the sake of my son, I will agree to go to Tongguan, I hope Your Majesty will not be too careful." ”

(End of chapter)