Heavy rain and thick clouds.

The sky, which had just been somewhat bright, was re-covered by dark clouds, and became groggy, as if the heavens were reluctant to wake up.

The exhausted soldiers of the Western Han Army returned to the tent and fell asleep, even the rain soaked in, and the mattress felt under the wet body was not noticed, and they slept snoring one by one, wishing to make up for all the lost sleep.

Yang Su is a battle-hardened general in the end, although he captured Ma Chao alive and hit the Xiliang army hard, but he didn't dare to be careless, not to mention that he also took Yang Lin's life, and ordered Zhang Xutuo to lead his troops to be on strict guard, and be careful that the Xiliang army braved the heavy rain to rescue people.

"Yang Gong, the new coffin is ready, please take a look!"

According to Yang Su's instructions, the carpenters in the army braved the heavy rain to cut down the wood and make a new coffin in the tent. After doing a good job, report to Yang Su as soon as possible.

Under normal circumstances, the generals and colonels who died on the battlefield will not be treated as being put into coffins, and they are basically buried on the spot, and only heavyweights who die in battle will be buried in coffins. And Yang Lin, as Yang Su's brother, is naturally eligible for the treatment of the coffin.

"Put my brother away and send someone back to Hongnong for a thick burial!"

Yang Su and several personal soldiers carried Yang Lin's body into the coffin, performed a condolence ceremony, and commanded with a heavy face.

It didn't take much effort, Shi Wansui, Zhang Xutuo and many generals came to Yang Lin's mourning hall to worship, and they sighed one by one. Unexpectedly, Yang Lin tried his best to set up a long snake formation, wanting to wipe out the Xiliang army, but he didn't expect it to be successful, but he died under Ma Chao's gun. The world is changing, and it is really like a white cloud and a dog.

A contingent of nearly 20,000 men from the north of Yang Su's camp braved the rain. Scout Pegasus reported: "General Qiyu, it was Yang Guangren who returned from ambushing Pang De in Peace!" ”

Yang Su was overjoyed: "Great." Our army has an advantage in strength, and now it has the reinforcements of Yang Guangxian's nephew, which is more than three times that of Xiliang and Wu's army, and today the whole army has a day of rest, and the three armies will come out together in the evening, and strive to wipe out the enemy army! ”

Yang Guang set up camp next to Yang Su's camp, and brought his entourage to the handsome tent to meet Yang Su, and was shocked to see a coffin, and couldn't help but be shocked: "Could it be that after the Xuangan brothers." Another general of our army has been killed? ”

Shi Wansui shrugged his shoulders and looked helpless: "Uncle Ling and Ma Chao fell into the horse pit at the same time, and accidentally died under Ma Chao's gun!" ”

Yang Guang's martial arts were taught by Yang Lin, and the uncle and nephew had a deep relationship, and they couldn't help but cry when they heard Shi Wansui's words. After crying, he heard that Ma Chao was captured alive, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth, and he drew his sword in his hand to kill Ma Chao and avenge Yang Lin.

"Oops...... Don't be impulsive, Brother Chu Dao said that he planned to escort Ma Chao to Beijing. Offering a prisoner to the Son of Heaven. Use Ma Chao to raise your eyebrows and suppress the Zhu Jun brothers and Lu Bu! Shi Wansui seemed to be persuaded by Zhang Chuchen, and was the first to jump out and stop Yang Guang.

Yang Guang had no choice but to come to the Shuai tent to meet Yang Su. Kneeling down and begging: "Uncle, my Yang family and Ma Chao have a bitter hatred, and the revenge of Xuan Gan has not been avenged." Today, there is a new hatred of my uncle. Even if Ma Chao is cut with a thousand knives, it is difficult to understand the hatred in his heart, how can he be allowed to live in the world again? Please give your uncle's order. Divide the corpses of Ma Chao and five horses to comfort the spirit of Xuan and his uncle in the sky! ”

listened to Yang Guang's words. Yang Su was silent, stroking his beard, a little undecided.

According to personal grievances, Yang Su naturally hated to cut Ma Chao with a thousand knives and avenge his eldest son, "Wu'er Xuangan has been a headless ghost under Ma Chao!" ”

Thinking of this, Yang Su's teeth rang with hatred, and the flames of revenge in his eyes were like a volcano about to erupt.

But on the other hand, Yang Su wanted to take Ma Chao even more, after all, since he was defeated by Yue Fei in Wancheng the year before last, Yang Su's status in the Luoyang Imperial Court has deteriorated. was first impeached by the Zhu Jun brothers and removed from the position of general, so he had no choice but to recommend his brother Yang Jian to the office.

Who knew that Yang Jian, who ascended to the court, was good at dancing with long sleeves, left and right, not only won the respect of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, but also was relied on by Liu Xie, the son of heaven. Slowly took the lead, replaced Yang Biao, Yang Su and his son, and quietly became the new leader of the Hongnong Yang family, which made Yang Su a little unwilling but helpless.

Since last spring, Yang Su and Zhu Yuanzhang have come out in two ways together, jointly encircling and suppressing Ma Teng and Han Sui, although they finally won Yongliang, but their performance can only be called decent, and they have not shown an exciting momentum. In particular, Yang Su strongly accepted Zhao Kuangyin's surrender, but in the end, he was bitten by Zhao Kuangyin, a white-eyed wolf, and stole Tianshui and Guangwei counties, which made Yang Su's situation a little passive.

Zhu Jun, Chen Gong and even Liu Ji, the king of Fufeng, who had just entered the court, proposed to remove Yang Su from his duties as the chief general of the left army and choose another meritocrat. Thanks to Yang Biao and Yang Jian behind his back, Yang Su was able to continue to serve as the commander of the Left Route Army.

It is precisely because of the above reasons that Yang Su encircled and suppressed Ma Chao at all costs, hoping to use the exploits of exterminating the remnants of the Xiliang Army to redeem his unfavorable political situation. Offering Ma Chao's head, and escorting Ma Chao to Luoyang, seems to have the same result. But there is no doubt that the sacrifice of prisoners is more shocking, and it can prove his ability to use troops better, so that Zhu Yuanzhang, Chen Gong, and Liu Ji shut up!

There are many gangs in Luoyang, in addition to the two major forces of Zhu and Yang in the past, Lu Bu swayed left and right, and Liu Xie secretly cultivated wings. And with the strong rise of Liu Ji, the king of Fufeng, taking advantage of Zhu Yuanzhang and Yang Suxi's expedition to Yongzhou, they successfully obtained control of Chang'an, which made the Luoyang court turbulent.

Yang Su knew that if he just offered his head, these people could completely say that Ma Chao died of illness, Ma Chao fell from his horse and died, and Ma Chao was betrayed by his subordinates. Anyway, the mouth is their own, and they can say whatever they want. It is even possible to say that the head is not Ma Chao's, it is just similar, and it is not impossible.

But if the vigorous Ma Chao can be escorted to Luoyang, and Liu Xie, Liu Ji, Lu Bu, Huangfu Song, and Zhu Jun can see with their own eyes, who would dare to talk nonsense with their eyes open?

Heavy rain fell on the tents, making a violent crashing sound.

Yang Guang saw that Yang Su couldn't get an idea for a long time, so he bowed on the ground, and touched his forehead: "Uncle, if you don't kill Ma Chao, how can you let Xuan Gan and Uncle be blinded under the Nine Springs?" Who did my brother Xuangan go to ask for? Please give an order from my uncle to immediately divide the bodies of Ma Chao and the five horses to avenge the blood of my Yang family! ”

"Master?"

Zhang Chuchen, who had been silent, took a step forward and arched his hand: "Master, the servant thinks that General Yang's words are inappropriate, and the master must not be rash, because of small losses!" Has the master forgotten the defeat in Wancheng the year before last, and Zhu Yuanzhang forced the master to resign as a general? Has the master forgotten the gloating expression of the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military forces? Has the master forgotten his original intention as the leader of the Hongnong Yang clan? ”

Listening to Zhang Chuchen's words, Yang Guang couldn't help but be stunned, and then he realized that Yang Su was not willing to be pressed by his father, and he was planning to use Ma Chao as political capital, so he could only sigh in his heart and say nothing more.

After listening to Zhang Chuchen's advice, Yang Su's somewhat wavering mind was firm again, and he said loudly: "Don't say anything more about Guang'er's virtuous nephew, I have made up my mind and am ready to escort Ma Chao to Luoyang as a prisoner." Our Yang family has gone from being a dominant family before, to fighting against the Zhu family last year, and now we have joined Liu Ji, and we are slowly becoming a three-legged stand, it's time to use Ma Chao to revive the prestige of my Yang family......"

After a pause, he continued: "People can't be resurrected after death, and Ma Chao is a dead end sooner or later, I think Xuangan and his brother will also understand in the spirit of the sky!" I believe that they would rather see the Yang family regain their prestige than be happy with revenge! ”

"That's what my uncle said!" Yang Guang agreed stupidly, and once again surrendered his request, "My nephew is willing to personally escort Ma Chao to Beijing." ”

Zhang Chuchen hurriedly arched his hand and said: "Master, Zhao Yunjun and the remnants of the Xiliang Army will join forces, not to be underestimated." General Yang is the pillar of our army, and the servant thinks that he still needs to rely on him to lead the troops to fight, so the servant Mao recommended himself and was willing to escort Ma Chao to Luoyang on behalf of the master. ”

Yang Su naturally wouldn't hand over Ma Chao to Yang Guang, and said to Yang Guang with a serious face: "What Red Fu said is very true, the army still needs you to lead the army to fight, so let Red Fu send Ma Chao to Luoyang!" She has been with her uncle since she was a child, and she is more reliable than anyone else! ”

Yang Guang reluctantly surrendered: "In this case, my nephew will retire!" ”

After Yang Guang retreated, Yang Su said to Zhang Chuchen: "After the sky is clear, you lead five hundred light horsemen, escort Ma Chao to Chang'an in the north, pass through Xinfeng, Huayin, and Hangu Pass to send Ma Chao to Luoyang and hand it over to your father." Let him personally bring Ma Chao to the court and revive the prestige of our father and son! ”

Zhang Chuchen surrendered his hand and requested: "The soldiers are fast, without further ado, Ma Chao is captured, and the Xiliang Army will definitely try to rescue him." It's too late, I'm afraid that there will be branches on the road, and the heavy rain will be pouring, so I can escort Ma Chao away unexpectedly. The maid led people all the way to hurry, and Ma Chao could be sent to Luoyang in two days. ”

Yang Su thought for a while, felt that what Zhang Chuchen said was reasonable, and sent a talisman: "Then you select five hundred elites and immediately rush in the rain, you need to be strictly vigilant on this way!" ”

Zhang Chuchen pressed the joy in his heart and gave his hand to receive the order: "The servant obeys the order!" ”

Zhang Chuchen braved the heavy rain, selected 500 elite soldiers, prepared a prisoner car, loaded Ma Chao with five flowers tied up into the car, and prepared to leave the camp to the north and escort him to Luoyang to offer prisoners.

"Shameless man, what kind of hero is he who plots against me with a trap in a horse pit? Have the ability to let go of me and fight to the death! Despite being hungry, Ma Chao refused to give in and scolded in the prison car.

Zhang Chuchen whipped over, hitting Ma Chao's cheek, and suddenly a blood mark appeared, and he said coldly: "Shut up this girl, and cut your tongue again!" ”

After Zhang Chuchen finished reprimanding, he turned over his horse, made a move of the horsewhip, and under the eyes of Shi Wansui, Zhang Xutuo, Yang Guang and others, escorted the prisoner car, braved the heavy rain and walked out of the fence and headed north.

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