"Lord, a city short of food cannot be defended, this kind of common sense ........ soldiers" As soon as Ma Chao opened his mouth suddenly, Chen Gong immediately retorted, but after seeing Ma Chao's face, he said in a worried voice: "What's more, at this time, Zhang Miao of Chenliujun has already secretly communicated with Cao Cao, even if the lord intends to send grain, whether it is from Sili or Yuzhou, he will inevitably pass through Chenliujun......."

"Of course, I know." Ma Chao glanced back at Chen Gong, then turned his back to everyone, and said leisurely: "Everyone, what kind of person do you think Cao Cao is?" ”

Lu Bu, Chen Gong and the generals were stunned when they heard this, and they were all confused. They really couldn't figure it out, at this time, why did Ma Chao suddenly say such trivial things that didn't do military strategy?

However, Chen Gong knew that Ma Chao's question must have his deep meaning. Therefore, after thinking about it slightly, he spoke: "I look at what Cao Cao did, from two sides, on the one hand, he is so happy, the law enforcement is harsh, the habit of killing, and the means are extremely ruthless - a few years ago, he relied on the local wealthy families in Yanzhou and grasped the power of Yanzhou, and it didn't take long for him to turn the spearhead and try his best to fight the local wealthy forces, and when he slaughtered Xuzhou in a frenzy, he also killed Chen Liu's famous family and made it implicate more than 1,000 people who were executed together, and his atrocities were outrageous! ”

Chen Gong was completely disappointed with Cao Cao because of this incident, and when he broke off his righteousness, he saw the gap that Chen left Zhang Miao, and said in one fell swoop that Zhang Miao and Lu Bu opposed Cao Cao. At this time, when he said this, his chest was still undulating, and he obviously still hated Cao Cao.

However, after hearing this, Ma Chao just turned around and pouted and smiled contemptuously, noncommittal.

Seeing this, Chen Gong knew that he had said something more extreme, and then calmed down his emotions before continuing to speak: "Naturally, Weichen also thinks that Cao Cao has an incomparable side to others, he is resolute and decisive, eloquent, and brave and good at fighting. Yanzhou is in the land of four wars, he can keep one side safe, but he also has a proud record - earlier the Montenegrin thieves invaded Dongjun, and Cao Cao repelled it; Qingzhou Yellow Turbans are known as millions, and they were also defeated and incorporated by him; Yuan Shu went north to garrison the hill, intending to get involved in Yanzhou, but was attacked by Cao Cao in a series of attacks, beaten to the ground, lost his soul and fled south for 500 miles, until Jiujiang finally gained a firm foothold. Cao Mengde's good fighting prestige is unyielding, and it spreads far and wide! ”

"yes, that's interesting........" After hearing this, a smile appeared on the corner of Ma Chao's mouth. He glanced at Chen Gong as if approvingly, and said again: "Then the public platform knows, why did I suddenly ask this question at this time?" ”

"This? ……..” Chen Gong couldn't say it for a while. looked at Ma Chao with respectful eyes, but he didn't think so: the world is not a roundworm in someone else's stomach, how can he guess other people's thoughts. What's more, Ma Mengqi is the dragon and phoenix among your people, and at a young age, you have already reached the peak of the princes' minds, and even touched the demonic characters of the emperor's heart, how can I know your thoughts?

But then, Ma Chao's words suddenly set off a wave in Chen Gong's heart!

"Gongtai can know, why were you able to capture several counties in Yanzhou like thunder in the early stage, and also caused the entire Yanzhou counties to respond?!"

"Because Cao Cao went perverse and slaughtered the people in a frenzy......."

"Wrong!" Ma Chao categorically interrupted Chen Gong and said undoubtedly: "Don't talk about those righteous and false principles, I, Ma Chao, have never believed in these!" ”

"Let me tell you the most essential reason, although you may not want to accept it in your hearts!" Unconsciously raised his voice again, Ma Chao said coldly: "First of all, the Central Plains of the Han Dynasty is controlled by powerful landlords and scholars. Secondly, here in Yanzhou, those wealthy scholars and doctors want to use Cao Cao, but they also think that everyone is in danger, and everyone is in danger. I don't want to get rid of it all the time, but I don't dare to act rashly. ”

Speaking of this, Ma Chao's face couldn't help but show a hint of disdain. This kind of look, since he saw through the hypocritical faces of the group of scholars and doctors in the Chang'an court, he has always hidden it in his heart and rarely shows it. And now, after thinking that these great Han doctors are really as black as crows in the world, he inadvertently revealed it again.

As a result, the turbulent situation of Yanzhou's undercurrent has been brewing. It wasn't until Feng Xiangong appeared in Chenliu that a great change occurred. Ma Chao smiled coldly, stared at Lu Bu's eyes and said slowly, "The prestige of the 'flying general' is no less than Cao Cao, if you can welcome the first prince into Yanzhou, on the one hand, you can ensure local peace, and on the other hand, the local forces can also get more benefits." As a result, as soon as the Zhugong attacked, all counties and counties in Yanzhou responded en masse, and the key is here! ”

After hearing this, Chen Gong and Lu Bu really showed a look of displeasure and stunned. But then, the faces of the two became gloomy. Because they have to admit that Ma Chao's words are extremely right!

Especially Chen Gong, at this time, he vaguely felt that he was about to guess the reason why Ma Chao said so much. Thinking of what he said about attacking Puyang before, Chen Gong immediately felt a lightning bolt pass through his mind, and said in a lost voice: "The lord is saying that we are going all out to seize Puyang, just to get back the support of these Haoqiang clans, so as to win over the hearts of those Haoqiang clans in Yanzhou who control the roots?" ”

"Not bad!" Ma Chao's jaw was over, but his face was still gloomy: "Although those powerful warriors don't understand military affairs, they can see the situation clearly. Feng Xiangong did not have a deep foundation in Yanzhou, and the magistrates of those counties, powerful landlords, and scholars were not from Feng Xiangong's lineage, let alone loyalty. Although they surrendered on the surface, they were actually waiting to see the outcome of the competition between the two powers. ”

After abandoning Puyang, they all began to doubt whether Feng Xiangong could defeat Cao Cao, so many neutrals began to disobey Cao Cao and secretly fell to Cao Cao's side. Otherwise, where do you think Cao Cao's 100,000 horses and horses that recovered quickly came from?! ”

"Puyang is the eye of the entire Yanzhou array, and it is the vane of people's hearts." After saying this, Ma Chao couldn't help but flash a trace of remorse on his face, and after losing his mind for a moment, he continued to speak: "Along the way, I thought that the previous failure was not only a matter of military food and grass and the morale of the soldiers, but also because of people's disobedience, which led to a series of chain reactions. It was only then that Feng Xiangong's situation turned from victory to defeat, and finally fell into a stalemate and passive state at this time! ”

"Lord, lord......." Chen Gong was stunned to listen, at this time, he really respected the young prince in front of him. Looking at that resolute and handsome young face, Chen Gong seemed to see the eyes of a wise man with vicissitudes of life on it. I couldn't help but say: "Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people have won the world, and the lord really talked about the origin of war........

"But, Meng Qi! ……..” After hearing this, Lu Bu suddenly understood what Ma Chao meant, but he still said in confusion: "Even if we are desperate and attack Puyang with all our might, so that those county officials and powerful men in Yanzhou will still bet on us, this will not solve the fact that we are currently short of food and soldiers!" ”

"Who said that?" Ma Chao looked at Lu Bu at this time, smiled weirdly and brightly, and said, "As long as you dare to gamble like this, maybe there will be an unexpected gain." Feng Xiangong didn't hear it clearly just now, did I say that Cao Cao was full of grain and grass and quickly recovered 100,000 soldiers and horses? Do you think that Yuan Shao will help Cao Cao so much and let him recover to such a degree at once? ”

"Not bad! Feng Xiangong, the lord is reasonable, as long as we can get those powerful warriors to support us again, then they will naturally take the initiative to donate grain and grass to recruit troops! It was none other than Liu Xiu, who had been listening, but rarely spoke.

After hearing this, Lu Bu's face moved. However, at this time, Ma Chao suddenly spoke again: "Over there in Sizhou and Yuzhou, the Ma family does need to pass through Chenliu County to transport grain and grass, but if Feng Xiangong attacks Puyang, the Ma family may also transfer some from Bingzhou!" ”

In this sentence, Ma Chao is not a mouthful. Don't forget, Li Zihao in the Ma family's big consortium got up in his hometown in Bingzhou. Let him pour some grain and grass to Shanyang, which is not easy to get across the East County. But if it is said to be sent to Puyang, Dongjun, there is absolutely no problem!

As a result, with such a guarantee, Lu Bu clenched his fists and said angrily: "Okay, I, Lu someone, have never been afraid to gamble with my life!" This time, we will bet all our blood on this Puyang City! ”

"No, no........" Ma Chao waved his hand, avoided Lu Bu's blazing eyes, and said: "It was Feng Xiangong who gambled his blood on Puyang City, but I will not go to Puyang again........."