Chapter 215: Gift-giving

"Thank you, sir! As long as they can keep their mother and son, the old gentleman is the benefactor of my Ma family, no matter how much the old gentleman wants, just open his mouth! When Ma Zongheng heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately shook his face and bowed respectfully to Hua.

After all, even if Ma Zongheng has the martial arts of a ghost, advanced and exquisite strategies, and conquers cities and lands, he can ask himself. But if Wang Ying really had a case, he who only knew a little bandaging skills, he could only stare at it dryly.

"The general is benevolent and righteous, and is willing to spend a lot of money every day to help the people. How dare the old man accept the general's medical fee? The so-called good deeds are rewarded, I hope the general can remember today's good results and do more good deeds in the future, and the old man is pleased. Hua Yan shook his head with a smile and said. Ma Zongheng couldn't help but sigh secretly, Hua Yan is also a benevolent and righteous person.

It was dusk. Ma Zongheng dressed lightly and did not bring an escort, and only went out of the righteous stack outside the city with Hua Yan to find Hua Yang. Someone told them that Hua Yang had been invited to Linxian County to treat a patient who had been suffering from a serious illness for many years and was about to die, and that he might not be able to come back in two or three days. When Ma Zongheng heard this, he couldn't help but be a little disappointed, and asked Hua Yan to live in the mansion. Hua Yan refused, saying that he would stay here these days, and if there was anything in the house, he would send someone to find him. When Ma Zongheng heard this, he didn't force it, but some people next to him noticed a clue and hurriedly asked Ma Zongheng if he was the Raptors general. Ma Zongheng just smiled indifferently but didn't answer, but asked some questions about whether there was enough to set up the Yi stack. Those people saw that Ma Zongheng did not answer, and they did not dare to confirm it without authorization, listening to Ma Zongheng's question, they subconsciously answered, of course, in addition to answering Ma Zongheng's question, everyone's words were full of gratitude for Ma Zongheng's good deeds. Ma Zongheng wrote them down one by one, then got on the horse, and after saying goodbye to Hua Yan and everyone, he left. After the horse walked vertically, everyone saw that he was majestic and tall, different from ordinary people, and everyone had different opinions, and they all thought that he was the dragon general, so they came to ask Hua Yan. Hua knew that Ma Zongheng didn't want to cause a riot, so he also laughed and didn't answer.

Early the next morning, Zhang Liao sent someone back to report the battle, reporting that he had broken through Fan Chou's army, and even sent Fan Chou's head. When Ma Zongheng heard the news, he reported it to the whole city, and the city was suddenly full of shouts, and there were joyful sounds of celebration everywhere.

Soon after, Shi Ah came to report that Ma Zongheng was sending envoys to Chenliu from all over the country, and that he had just received an invitation from Cao Cao's messenger before this morning. When Ma Zongheng heard this, he thought for a while, and actually taught Hu Che'er to come, and after the order, he taught Hu Che'er to go back immediately to prepare, set off tonight, and participate in the meeting in two days. Hu Che'er took the order with great emotion, so he went down to prepare.

Time flies like a white horse, and before you know it, it has been two days. On this day, the sun was shining, it was noon, and in the camp in Chen Liucheng, the cheers shook the heavens and the earth, but I saw that all the righteous troops were stepping up their drills, and all the camps were full of cars and horses, and all kinds of armaments, grain and grass were transported to the army. However, it is said that Cao Cao's conquest of Dong Zhuo, because Dong Zhuo was tyrannical and unkind, killed many high-ranking and powerful clansmen in the Central Plains, and under Xun Yu's lobbying, Cao Cao received the secret assistance of many clans, including private soldiers, grain and grass, armor, weapons, and various siege weapons.

Because of this, Cao Cao's power has grown a lot in the past two months, and the army has expanded to more than 8,000 people, and half of them are formed by private soldiers of various clans.

However, with Cao Cao's 8,000 soldiers and horses to fight against Dong Zhuo's 400,000 army, it is naturally a mantis arm to block the car. Therefore, Cao Cao had to take advantage of the ambition of the princes of all parts of the world to take advantage of the arrival of the troubled times and establish a foundation to form an alliance to defeat Dong!

In the Chenliu hall, the left seat has Bo Yanxiang, the main master of the Hou General Yuan Shu's account, Shi Xunchen, the chief Shi Xun Chen under the account of Jizhou Mu Han Fu, Han Wei, the staff officer of the Yuzhou Thorn Shi Kong Ling, the strategist Wang Pu of Yanzhou Thorn Shi Liu Dai, Chen Lin, the chief secretary of Bohai Taishou Yuan Shao, the strategist Zhang Wu under the command of Dongjun Taishou Qiaomao, Chen Yang, the strategist under the command of Shanyang Taishou Yuan Yi, and the general Nie Ming under the command of Bao Xin, the minister of Jibei, and the right seat has Zhang Hai, the brother of Guangling Taishou Zhang Chao, the Xuzhou Thorn Shi Tao Qian's subordinate Chen Qi, the general Bao Yu under the command of Wang Kuang, the Taishou of Jijun, and Chen Han, the general of Shangdang Taishou Zhangyang, Huang Gai, the general under Sun Jian, the Taishou of Changsha, Gan Fei, the general under the command of Kong Rong, the Taishou of Beihai, and Liu Bei, the junior brother and cavalry governor of Sun Zhan, the Taishou of Beidi, sat together as a clerical officer and a warrior.

On the big seat of the palace, Chen Liutai was sitting in Zhang Miao, Cao Cao was sitting in the second seat, and the princes and envoys in the lower hall were sitting in turn.

"Hmph, when is it! The people of this Ma family have not yet arrived, and the fan people are the fans, and they don't even know the minimum etiquette! Yuzhou Han Wei's face was cold, and he suddenly said. As soon as his voice fell, Zhang Hai of Guangling immediately snorted coldly, and continued: "That's right, if it weren't for Lord Cao's several recommendations, how qualified would he be to discuss this national affairs with us, I don't think there is any need to wait for his envoys, the current situation is tense, it is better to agree on things earlier, and then go back to prepare for the crusade against Dong Thief!" ”

"That's right, now Fan Chou, the general under Dong Zhuo, is violating the border of Yanzhou, and he even threatens to slaughter this Changyuan city to vent his hatred. I'm afraid that this horse is now a mud bodhisattva crossing the river and it is difficult to protect itself, what kind of kung fu is there to send people to Chen Liu! Beihai's Gan Fei was full of disdain, and then said.

"Also, this Ma family child is too ignorant of lifting, and the country is in a difficult situation, so he actually raises the price of grain, and wants to make a fortune for the country! If the Changyuan is broken now, and the huge grain collected by it is obtained by the Xiliang people, then the Dong thief's food will be sufficient, and there will be no worries, and my coalition army will fight with it, I am afraid it will be even more difficult! In addition, this person also killed Zhongliang, such a disloyal and unrighteous jackal will sooner or later become a black sheep in the coalition army! At this time, Shanyang Chen Yang also said with an angry face. It turned out that not long ago, Chen Yang went to Changyuan to ask about the price of grain, but Ma Zongheng was just entertaining, but when it came to the price of grain, he said that it had nothing to do with him. Later, Chen Yang found Zhao Zhong, who actually offered a price of six taels of silver per fifty quintals, and said that he had already discounted his head for Ma Zongheng's sake, so angry that Chen Yang threw his sleeves away on the spot. At this time, he naturally did not forget to fall into the well.

The rest of the people were silent, but they were secretly watching the form, after all, they were their own masters, and they didn't have to cause trouble.

"Hehe, you guys, let's calm your anger first. Cao thinks that this transaction is your willingness, if you don't want to buy it, no one can force it. And what Ma Zongheng's strength is, Cao also has a little understanding, just because Fan Chou is definitely not Ma Zongheng's enemy. It is better to wait a little longer, and if he still does not see his envoy coming, then he will not wait. At this time, Cao Cao smiled and said unhurriedly, and while speaking, he did not forget to cast a secret glance at the bud of Ji County.

Gan Fei, Chen Yang and the others listened, either snorting coldly or showing displeasure, but they didn't speak again. At this time, Yan Xiang, under the command of Yuan Shu, suddenly stood up, bowed his hands, bowed to everyone, and said: "It is rare that all the lords are loyal and righteous people, and they are willing to raise troops to attack Dong, but I think that the snake has no head, but if this alliance of Dong is really to be established, it is necessary to choose a leader first." Otherwise, they will fight separately, but they will be easily broken by Dong thieves one by one, I don't know what you think? ”

As soon as Yan Xiang said this, everyone couldn't help but change color. After all, here, if you look at the prestige, beijing, and official position, it is Yuan Shu who is the most suitable. And Yan Xiang took the initiative again, it seems that he is bound to win.

"The later general Yuan Shu is benevolent and righteous, and he is from the Yuan family of the fourth and third dukes, and he is the bull's ear of the world's wealthy families, and he is in the prime of life, and he has a lot of talents under his command, which is also suitable." Xuzhou Chen Jue, holding the white beard, said softly. When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but change color secretly, only to know that Tao Qian had already stood on Yuan Shu's side. Immediately, Zhangwu, Chen Yang, Gan Fei and others representing Dongjun, Shanyang, and Beihai also echoed. For a while, Yuan Shu became a popular candidate for the leader of the Dong Yijun Alliance.

The rest of the factions still did not speak. Seeing this, Yan Xiang was preparing to strike while the iron was hot. At this time, someone suddenly came to report that Hu Che'er, the captain under Ma Zongheng, had come to visit.

When Zhang Miao heard this, his face was shocked, and he was busy summoning in. When he was young, he saw a burly figure, a slippery Hu Che'er with only a small braid, holding a wooden box in his hand, striding in, everyone looked over, most of them were cold-faced, Hu Che'er walked to the middle of the hall, put down the wooden box, and bowed his hand, it was a salute, its voice was loud, echoing in the hall, many people were secretly surprised, and this was a little restrained.

"Hehe, Hu Zhuangshi can make me wait and wait, and sit down quickly." Zhang Miao laughed a few times and waved his hand.

At this time, Chen Yang suddenly said with a bit of sarcasm: "I don't know how the battle on the front line of Changyuan is, this wooden box is full of silver taels, and you want to ask us for help!?" ”

"That maybe, now that the price of food is rising, his lord must have made a lot of money, but unfortunately, this Xiliang soldier is about to kill the city, and no matter how much silver taels he has, he will not fall into the hands of others in the end?" Gan Fei immediately answered sarcastically.

"Hey, General Ma has the courage of ghosts and gods, and Fan Chou is no problem, maybe he has already beheaded that Fan Chou?"

"I'm afraid I'm already running away with my tail between my legs! Hahahaha~~!! ”

Han Wei and Zhang Hai echoed again, and their tones were full of disdain. The rest of the people were calm and didn't intervene.

At this time, Hu Che'er grinned, and each of them gestured to Chen Yang, Gan Fei, Han Wei, and Zhang Hai, and the four of them saw Hu Che'er's strange smile, and they couldn't help but restrain their faces.

"It seems that this time I disappointed the four adults. My lord is now enjoying himself in Changyuan, and Changyuan City is still as stable as a rock. And what Hu has in his hand is not a silver tael of white flowers, but a gift specially given to the Righteous Teacher Alliance by my family master! ”