Sun Jian is in Yuzhou, Ma Chao is in Yongzhou, and there is Dong Zhuo, a big man in the middle, it is said that Ma Chao does not have to consider whether Sun Jian will die or not.

However, after Ma Chao heard the news of Sun Jian's death at this time, he shivered coldly in the autumn tiger weather in August.

This year is only August 190. And Ma Chao, who knows history, clearly remembers that Sun Jian died in June 192! In other words, Sun Jian died two years ahead of schedule!

As early as around June this year, when the parliament was in session, Ma Chao heard the news of Sun Jian's capture of Luoyang, at that time, Ma Chao did not realize anything: historically, Sun Jian only captured Luoyang in February 191, but Ma Chao couldn't remember so much detail, and thought that Sun Jian captured Luoyang at that time.

And Jia Xu also used the example of Sun Jian, a martial artist, to tell Ma Chao how to take a path of humanization of martial artists. But now, the martial artist Sun Jian died in battle, and Ma Chao was worried.

It's not that Sun Jian's path is wrong, but because the course of history has been completely disrupted.

What Ma Chao relied on was nothing more than that he was familiar with the historical trend of the Three Kingdoms, and now, the news that Sun Jian died in advance made Ma Chao a little dazed.

During this period, the construction of the Hanqiang Trading Office had been completed, and Fufeng County occupied the best stalls, relying on the characteristics of distilled spirits and rich items, and made a lot of money for the Ma family; During this period, the reforms of Xinping County and Beidi County also followed the footsteps of Fufeng County, and Ma Chao's reputation was greatly enhanced; During this period, the morale and combat effectiveness of the Ma family army were incomparably strong, and they fought in Saiwai County, showing the prestige of the Ma family; During this period, the relationship between Malaysia and South Korea was harmonious and they exchanged ideas. As the Jincheng Yan clan moved into Fufeng County, Yan Xing also took refuge in the Ma family; During this period, the relationship between Dongqiang and the Ma family became closer, and Ma Chao even believed that even if he wanted to rebel, those Dongqiang elements would follow him without hesitation......

Everything is going in a good direction. Ma Chao even believed that as long as he gave himself more than a year, he could capture the six counties of Anding, Guangwei, Nan'an, Tianshui, and Longxi.

However, when Ma Chao heard the news of Sun Jian's death, he suddenly lost this confidence. He felt that under all the good developments, a conspiracy brewed that he could not penetrate, was slowly pressing towards him.

"Has Hua Xin made any recent moves?" Ma Chao suddenly thought of the Chang'an Shiren Group and asked Brother Xiang out loud.

Since he left that notebook in the school, not only has it not played a role in startling the snake. On the contrary, it has caused a lot of trouble for himself. The reason is because of Ma Chao's fork.

Zhu Xi's famous poems and Yan characters were shown to Cai Yong by Cai Yan. Cai Yong nodded his head and personally ran to Ma Chao to ask for Mobao. I also have to discuss with Ma Chao the advantages and disadvantages of this poem and fu in the late Han Dynasty, Ma Chao is just a copycat, how can he compare to Cai Yong, who has been immersed in Confucianism for most of his life?

Although a burst of nonsense did not make Ma Chao exposed, Ma Chao was also famous among the taxi crowd in Fufeng County. Some poor students even have to worship Ma Chao as a teacher, wanting to get the career path of the Ma family.

As for Hua Xin's reaction when he saw the calligraphy? People just smiled, and like Su Ze, Zhang Ji, Yang Fu and others, they all praised the young master for his deep concealment and brilliant writing, and they didn't see anything wrong at all.

Ma Chao thought that he might have thought too much, but for the sake of face, he didn't let the ugly brother take back the shadow. After hearing this answer again at this time, Ma Chao felt that it was time for him to give up monitoring Hua Xin?

"Hua Xin gave up the position of Xinping County Warden, and even left his family members in Fufeng, is it really just as he said, to refer to the new policy of Fufeng County?" Ma Chao frowned, rubbed his temples, and said these words softly.

When the ugly brother heard Ma Chao say this, he also frowned, and said hesitantly: "Hua Xin has nothing wrong in the past two months, but he has a close relationship with the lord, I don't know if this is ......."

This topic, in normal times, the ugly brother will not take the initiative to talk about it. After all, the entire Ma family, although it is taken care of by Ma Chao. But the nominal helmsman is still Ma Teng. Taking the initiative to say this, there is a suspicion of provoking the Ma family's father and son. Ugly is a smart man, he knows what to say and what not to say.

"Father?" Ma Chao's brows furrowed even tighter: since Ma Teng handed over all affairs to Ma Chao a few months ago, Ma Teng seemed to have the intention of retiring to the mountains and forests. But he asked Ma Chao for 100,000 yuan a month, and he didn't know where he used it.

But is there any connection to these?

Ma Chao couldn't analyze any clues at all.

Maybe I'm worrying too much, right? Ma Chao thought so in his heart, but there were clouds in his heart, and he couldn't let it go.

At this moment, the house in the backyard of the farm was opened, and an old farmer came out with a jar, his hands were wrapped with strips of cloth, and he twitched his mouth from time to time, and when he saw Ma Chao here, he said happily: "Young master, take a look, isn't this so?" ”

Ma Chao was still stunned, and after taking a look at the jar, he reacted and exhaled: "You have mastered this roasted tea process?" ”

The old farmer didn't dare to guarantee it, but said, "Please try it again." ”

Ma Chao originally thought that he would find some tender tea leaves to fry and finish the matter, but he never thought that after the old farmer fried it a few times, he found that it was really not so easy. Ma Chao is helpless, he is a layman, it is worth throwing money into it, and let these old farmers experiment over and over again.

At this time, I saw that the tea leaves in this jar were already dehydrated, and the tea leaves were slightly curled, which was obviously a characteristic of the success of roasted tea. Ma Chao carefully twisted a pinch of tea leaves, put it on the tip of his nose and sniffed it lightly, only to feel that the tea was fragrant, fresh and endowed, and there was a smell of incense after frying. His heart was overjoyed, and he instructed the old farmer, "Bring hot water." ”

After the old farmer took out the tea leaves, he also boiled hot water. At this time, regardless of the heat, he took the copper kettle out. Holding a porcelain cup, twisting a pinch of tea leaves and putting it into the cup, he rushed up the boiling water.

Ma Chao watched the tea leaves float up and down in the hot water, the leaves rolled and the leaves were soothing, and there was a kind of tea fragrance in the air. Soon, the tea in the cup changed color. Ma Chao closed the lid of the cup, intending to take a good simmer of the tea.

But in a hurry, how long could he wait? About five minutes later, Ma Chao opened the tea lid, but seeing that the tea was as translucent and pure as crystal, he took a sip, only to feel that the taste was mellow, sweet and refreshing.

After another sip, Ma Chao felt that his heart seemed to be quiet, and he also had a little understanding of the dispute over history: since ancient times, the wind and clouds have come out of my generation, and they have been urged in the late Han Dynasty. Since I have crossed over, the trajectory of history will inevitably deviate. If you are dedicated to the right path and deal with it freely, even if the country is down and the wind and clouds are changing, what are you afraid of?

"Very good! You have done a great job, and I will reward you heavily! Thinking of this, Ma Chao was in a much brighter mood, patted his shoulder and said to the old farmer.