Cheng Gongying glanced at Ma Teng and was very dissatisfied with Ma Teng's commanding tone. Since being promoted to general, Ma Teng's attitude towards Han Sui has become more and more arrogant, and he is a little unscrupulous. He really thought that he had earned the general by his ability? That's just a means for the imperial court to sow discord. Han Sui saw it clearly, so he didn't think so, but Ma Teng got carried away.

"General Sun has always been generous, and General Hou is not a stingy person, so the return gift is very generous, right?"

"Two hundred horses."

Cheng Gongying pursed his lips and said unhurriedly: "No more, no less, just to meet Meng Qi's needs." General Hou, you are really beloved by your son. The father and son are connected by blood, which is really unusual. ”

Ma Teng smiled. There are two reasons why he is sure that Han Sui will not let go of Jiang Gan, one of which is that he and Ma Chao are father and son, but the relationship between Han Sui and Yan Xing is much more estranged, and he will not pay too much price for Yan Xing. Another point is that Yan Xing is in charge of a larger number of cavalry, even if Han Sui is willing to pay, he does not have that kind of strength, and he cannot fully meet Sun Ce's requirements.

Cheng Gongying didn't say anything more, said goodbye, and hurried back to Han Sui's barracks. Han Sui was talking with Han Yin in the backyard, and when he saw Cheng Gongying coming in, Han Yin stopped talking and was a little displeased. Cheng Gongying didn't have time to worry about him, so he hurriedly saluted and told the results of the negotiations between Ma Teng and Jiang Gan.

Han Sui paced back and forth under the corridor with his hands behind his back, silent in thought.

Han Yin said angrily: "If you don't want to have a thousand stones, then you won't sell it to him, sell it to Yuan Shao, didn't Yuan Shao agree to a thousand stones?" ”

Han Sui glanced at him, his eyes sharp. Seeing this, Han Yin didn't dare to say anything more, and closed his mouth stupidly, while not forgetting to glare at Cheng Gongying fiercely. He has a lot of opinions about Han Sui, obviously he is Han Sui's son, but the person Han Sui trusts the most is not him, Cheng Gongying in front of him and Yan Xing who is far away in Runan are more important than him, what is the matter, Han Sui would rather leave it to them to do than let him go.

"What do you think?"

"General, Sun Ce has no horses, and he can still support him for a while. We have no food, but we are in big trouble. ”

Han Sui nodded, but did not speak.

Cheng Gongying continued: "Yuan Benchu was proud of himself, and he has always had no one in his eyes. Before, he didn't even pay attention to Huangfu Yizhen, but now he suddenly sent an envoy to ask questions, which is really abnormal. What he wants should be to cut off the supply of war horses to prepare for the war after the autumn. If Sun Ce was defeated after the autumn, without this fierce rival, his envoy probably would not come again. ”

Han Sui snorted, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. He has long understood the arrogance of the children of these families. A few years ago, he was summoned by the general He Jin to discuss the situation in the world. He and Yuan Shao had similar views, and they both wanted to kill the eunuchs, and they should have been familiar at first sight, but Yuan Shao was very cold to him. The reason why this is so is nothing more than the disparity in the identities of the two sides, one is the noble son of the fourth and third princes, and the other is a border person, although he is a famous man in Liangzhou, he is unknown in Beijing.

The trip to Luoyang made Han Sui die, and he gave up the idea of joining the office, and made friends with Xiliang Haojie wholeheartedly, preparing to stand on his own. He believed that the Han who was mastered by the family could not be saved, and the children of the family like Yuan Shao would not bring any hope to the world. He only hated that he didn't have the strength to fight against Yuan Shao, so when Dong Zhuo took control of the government and recruited him and Ma Teng to help, he happily obeyed.

It's a pity that Dong Zhuo made mistakes again and again, and finally died under Wang Yun, and the people of Xiliang despaired again when they saw hope.

Now Sun Ce has sprung up and seized the southeast, although his momentum is not as good as Dong Zhuo at that time, his development momentum is not far behind. Dong Zhuo fought all his life to seize power, but Sun Ce relied on his own strength to seize the three states of Jingyu and Yang from Yuan Shao and his henchmen, and became Yuan Shao's fierce rival, and even forced Yuan Shao to lower his voice and send someone to see him to express his regret about the events of the year.

If it weren't for Sun Ce, he might not have this day in his life.

From this point of view, he owes Sun Ce a favor.

"What kind of price do you think Sun Ce can promise?"

Cheng Gongying shook his head. "General, now it's not what Sun Ce can promise to a price, but we can't sell it to him at a reduced price. The anger of the people is unbearable, the price of the war horse has been raised, and if we go against the crowd, will we not cut off the wealth of others? At that time, there is no need for Yuan Shao to make a move, and there are many people who want to be unfavorable to us. ”

"So we're just going to look at it?"

"Like Ma Shoucheng, he gave back two hundred high-grade war horses to show his sincerity. If Jiang Gan can promise the price of a thousand stones, we will sell him some more, the quantity will not be too much, but the quality can be guaranteed. If he is short on food, he can use ordnance to counter it. Ziyi's personal guard battalion may be able to take this opportunity to replace all the armor and weapons. ”

Han Sui's eyes flashed, noncommittal. Han Yin listened, but his eyes lit up, and he nodded hurriedly. Han Sui successively purchased some ordnance from Nanyang to equip his own personal guard battalion. Han Yin also got some, but there were only thirty sets, and he could only equip his attendants. The good quality of Nanyang's ordnance is obvious to all, Han Yin has long hoped to buy some more, and equipped his own personal guard battalion, but he has not been able to do so, and now the opportunity has finally come.

Han Sui still hesitated, Han Yin couldn't wait. "Ah Weng, Zijie's suggestion is very good. This is a rare opportunity, I usually want to buy it, but Sun Ce refuses to sell it, and now he begs us, if we don't take the opportunity to buy more, when will we wait? ”

Han Sui pondered for a moment and nodded. "The opportunity is indeed a good opportunity, but I can't say whether Sun Ce can agree to it. Ordnance, like war horses, is an important weapon of the country, and it is impossible for Sun Ce to supply them openly. In this way, Zijie, when Jiang Gan comes, you can talk to him first and tell him about our difficulties, lest he think that we are deliberately making things difficult. ”

Cheng Gongying comprehended the mind and bowed down to receive the order. Han Yin was overjoyed and hugged Cheng Gongying's shoulders affectionately. "Zijie, it's up to you this time. If it works, I'll give you a big gift. ”

Cheng Gongying quietly pushed Han Yin away. "Ziyi, if you want to say that, I will take back my suggestion just now."

"Oh, look at you." Han Yin blushed his face and hugged Cheng Gongying's shoulders again. "The ceremony I am talking about is not an ordinary ceremony, of course, whether it can be done in the end, I don't count, it depends on my Ah Weng's opinion. Ah Weng, Yan Xing's kid refused to come back when he went to Runan, and he also became Sun Ce's personal guard and cavalry governor, I don't think he will serve our father and son anymore. In this case, we can't delay my sister, she is almost twenty, it is better to marry her to Zijie. I think Zijie is much stronger than Yan Xingke. ”

Han Sui chuckled. "Well, that's a good idea. Zijie, what do you think? With your help, I can rest assured. ”

Cheng Gongying shook his head. "The general's fists are warm, and he doesn't dare to stop it, but Yan Xing is a righteous man, even if he works for Sun Ce, he will not betray the general. If you rashly break off the marriage contract with him, it will seem that the general is suspicious of him, please think twice. As for me, with the support of General Meng, whether there is a marriage contract or not, I will serve the general's father and son, and there is no need to do more. ”

Han Sui thought about it, felt reasonable, and nodded with satisfaction. "Zijie, you are also a righteous man."