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Volume 1: A man is born in troubled times, and he should rule the roost in troubled times. Chapter 924: A few words determine the outcome.

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    When the wind blew, Ma Chao was drinking under the shade of a tree in the backyard.

    This is the first summer he has experienced outside Xiliang.  It has to be said that the water, soil and climate here in Hedong and Bingzhou are much better than in Liangzhou. Just from the night breeze, you can taste a completely different taste.

    In Xiliang, even in April, the wind and sand are still very strong. The strong wind blows the sand all over the sky and hits your face. Only those who have experienced it can understand the smell.  Compared with Xiliang, the wind and frost here in Bingzhou are as gentle as a young woman who has just left the court.

    This is still in the relatively remote Bingzhou. If we go to the Central Plains or even the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, what kind of beautiful scenery will it be like?

    It¡¯s a pity that he may not see that day.

    Thinking of the depression, he raised the earthenware bowl, raised his neck, and poured the wine in the bowl into his stomach in one breath, as if he wanted to use strong wine to drown the unwillingness and anger in his heart.

    Only those who have touched the edge of glory are extremely unwilling to accept today's ending.  Ma Chao is sure that he will definitely have the chance to achieve the glory he dreams of!  It's a pity that Wang Yu's appearance is like the Kunlun Mountains that stretch across the Western Region for 800 miles. From a distance, you always feel that there is an opportunity. The closer you get, the more you can understand what it means to stand tall and insurmountable.

    "It's not terrible to be defeated once in a while. What's terrible is to lose the opportunity to wash away the shame forever."

    The defeat at Longshan was so miserable that he had no hope of making a comeback and wiping away his humiliation.

    During these days of being trapped in a lonely city, every time he closed his eyes, he could see those soldiers who died in battle, with blood all over their bodies. They looked at him with some contempt, contempt for being fooled by the enemy so easily, and  Not once or twice, but completely led by someone from beginning to end!  I despise him for sending so many brothers to death because of his own overestimation.

    Anxiety, guilt, disappointment, all kinds of emotions were like tens of thousands of poisonous snakes, eating away at his body and spirit bit by bit.

    Under the influence of the general, the remaining Xiliang army also languished.  They also couldn't see where the way out was, and they also understood that the reason why the enemy did not attack the city was not because of fear, but because they were fully sure that they would be defeated, so they waited for the best opportunity.

    It is precisely because of this military morale that Ma Chao has never made any plans to break out.  He knew that he could not rush out, and the enemy would not block him from the front, but would only use the powerful cavalry troops to follow and pursue him.  With the brothers' current mental state, it won't take too long. Only one or two adults will be killed or injured before the army will completely collapse.

    If you can't break out of the encirclement, you will lose control of Hedong, and you will have no way to return to Xiliang to regroup, and any hope of revenge will be completely cut off.

    Despite this, Ma Chao still had to fulfill his duties as a general and behave calmly and skillfully in front of the soldiers to stabilize the morale of the army.  At the same time, he must be on tight alert!

    Externally, the Qingzhou Army has to be guarded. Ma Chao knows that the key to this Central Plains war lies in the outcome of Cao Cao and Wang Yu. Wang Yu will not be willing to stay in Bingzhou for too long, nor will he leave without worrying about leaving hidden dangers.

    In the Battle of Longshan, the Qingzhou Army was outnumbered and outnumbered. In addition to using tricks, they also used their strength to fight head-on.  Although they achieved an unprecedented victory in the end, their own casualties were not few.

    If the main force of Qingzhou¡¯s cavalry leaves first, leaving only the Western Front Army that suffered heavy losses, let alone a breakout, Ma Chao may even be sure to recreate the glory of the night battle in Zixian County.

    Of course, before Wang Yu and the Fire Cavalry left, all Ma Chao had to do was passively defend.  Not only did he have to guard against Qingzhou outside the city, but he also had to guard against all kinds of monsters and monsters in the city.

    "I won't give you a chance!" Ma Chao said to himself through gritted teeth as he lifted the wine jar and poured himself a drink.  It was as if there were a pair of ears listening in the light of the wine, and what he said could be transmitted to his enemies and potential enemies word for word.

    ¡°Never!¡± biting his bloody lip, Xiliang¡¯s number one general repeated stubbornly.

    He reached his hand to the side, grabbed a cold naan and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it hard one by one.  Seeing the general starting to eat, the soldiers quickly moved the cold dishes to the charcoal pot to bake, and poured the steaming soup over them.  Ma Chao seemed not to notice. He didn't use chopsticks to pick up the vegetables or drink the soup. He just chewed hard and swallowed the cold naan mixed with his own blood down his throat.

    "Brother, please eat something warm! If you drink on an empty stomach, you must be careful not to damage your gastrointestinal tract!" Ma Dai looked worried, crept forward, and reminded in a low voice.

    Most of the Ma family¡¯s close generals and soldiers, as well as Yang Qiu, who was close to the Ma family, died in the war.  Although Pang De is not dead, he is nowhere to be found. To Ma Chao, it is no different from being dead.  Ma Yunluo is good at martial arts, but he is still too young to provide substantial help to his brother at this time.??

    Although Zhu Qiang's heroes were not dead, there was a gap between the two sides because of their escape from the battle. On the surface, the relationship was still harmonious, but it was only in times of crisis that they had to stick together for warmth, and there was no way for them to return to their former self.  Such a state of saying everything.

    Now, the only person around Ma Chao who can discuss important matters is his younger brother Ma Dai.

    "Well" Ma Chao pushed down the food in his mouth with difficulty, managed to pull himself together, and asked, "What time is it? How is the situation outside?"

    "It's just after Xu time." Ma Dai bowed down and handed over the strong tea with salt added overnight to let Ma Chao sober up: "General Liang and the others have been busy settling in after entering the city and did not do anything else. The camps they chose are all  It's far away from the city gate, so it shouldn't be a big deal."

    "That's good, that's good!" Ma Chao nodded as if he was relieved.  He was not without doubts about the sudden arrival of Liang Xing and others. On the contrary, he was very wary of it.  In Liangzhou, betrayal and betrayal are commonplace. Even a young man like him, who is only twenty years old, has seen too much. How could he not be wary of Liang Xing and others?

    "It's indeed a bit strange that General Liang and others are here. Since my eldest brother is worried, why not just find an excuse and refuse to accept them behind closed doors?"

    "Bozhan, don't you know?" Ma Chao spread his hands and said helplessly: "Liang Xing is here, and I have to accept him as my brother! The timing they seized is so good that we can't refuse  ¡­¡±

    There is no way to let people like Liang Xing enter the city.

    If the other party is far away, it doesn't matter if they just send a messenger over, just find an excuse and send them away.  But Liang Xing's entire army has already arrived at the city gate, and the soldiers on both sides are watching helplessly. Once they make the decision to shut them out, the impact will be extremely huge.

    The morale of the soldiers in the city will plummet, because the last friendly army has deserted, or there is not enough food and grass in the city. Otherwise, why would the general not let the friendly troops enter the city?  The soldiers outside the city will hate themselves, and in desperation, they will surrender to the enemy wholeheartedly, and in turn attack Pingtao.

    The Qingzhou Army has bed crossbows and the legendary Thunderbolt Chariot, both of which are weapons for siege.  Pingtao is just an ordinary county town, and the Xiliang Army doesn't have much experience in defending the city. If the Qingzhou Army attacks with all its strength, it will definitely be unstoppable.  The reason why the enemy has been standing still and refusing to attack is simply because they are worried about losses and do not want to pay a high price.

    Once Liang Xing and others rebel out of hatred, Wang Yu will definitely be used as a vanguard to attack the city.  Driven by hatred, Liang Xing's soldiers and horses might be able to perform for a long time, and Pingtao City would be in turmoil.

    Therefore, Ma Chao can only let Liang Xing come in first.

    Anyway, the cavalry in the city cannot be deployed, and the three armies of Liang Xing, Hou Xuan, and Li Kan are dispersed and stationed far away from the city gate. If there is a change, he can lead his elite troops and use the time difference to defeat them one by one, so that  They cannot take advantage of their strength.

    " If Liang Xing and others stand still, they can also think of a way to hold a Hongmen Banquet or something, and merge these three guys. On the one hand, they can eliminate future troubles, and on the other hand, they can also expand their strength and prepare for future counterattacks.

    "I will go to the city for inspection later to cheer up my morale!" Ma Chao nodded lightly.

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  Liang Xing and others entered the city today. Since it was a potential threat, it might not be a good opportunity. It was time to take the opportunity to go for a walk and appease the morale of the soldiers.

    With 50,000 troops in hand and a city to rely on, even if the Qingzhou Army launches a strong attack at any cost, he can still resist it for a while.  Thinking this way, my mood suddenly became cheerful.

    "Yes, I will make arrangements now!" Ma Dai stood solemnly and raised his hands, but there was not much joy on his face.

    This lukewarm expression was immediately noticed by Ma Chao, who had just returned to normal. He frowned sensitively and asked in a low voice: "What, is it inconvenient? Or is there something wrong?"

    "Brothers all admire your bravery, and we also know that now we only have a last-ditch fight. It will definitely be beneficial and harmless if you go on inspection." Ma Dai hesitated and looked around, not sure whether he should say the last part of the sentence.

    Ma Chao frowned and urged impatiently: "If you have anything to say, just say it. I don't have the habit of guessing people's thoughts! We are all brothers, why are you acting so coquettishly?"

    "Yes, that's it!" Ma Dai hesitated again and again, but decided to tell the truth: "After General Liang and the others entered the city, rumors suddenly broke out in the city. The general couldn't find out whether it was the enemy who deliberately spread it to destabilize our army, or whether it was the brothers.  I'm scaring myself"

    "What are you talking about? You can't even stop a rumor. What do you guys do for food?" Before Ma Dai could finish speaking,Ma Chao glared and asked angrily loudly.  Although the Xiliang Army is a coalition and the general's orders cannot be passed, all parties still have strict control over the army, and it is impossible for messages to suddenly go viral.

    "The general is incompetent, please punish me!" Ma Dai did not defend himself, but bowed down to plead guilty.

    ?According to Ma Chao's temper, there will definitely be an explosion.  However, seeing the withering scene of the generals around him, he couldn't say this. He glanced at Ma Dai, and slowly sat back on the stone bench, panting and asking: "What are the rumors outside? No need.  Hiding it from me, although I am young, I have experienced a lot, so how can I be frightened by mere rumors?"

    "The rumors came from our own side." Ma Dai forced a smile and explained in a low voice: "Maybe it was because they saw General Liang and the others retreating into the city without any harm. Some people are saying, Wang Yu  I have always been tolerant to the sons of the Han family, and even spared old enemies like high-ranking officials. They will not have trouble with us Han people. The only ones in danger are the Qiang soldiers"

    "Oops!" Ma Chao secretly screamed something bad, jumped up suddenly, and wanted to slap himself in the mouth first.

    After he was defeated in Pingtao, he was sad and dejected. On the other hand, he only thought about how to resist the Qingzhou Army's attack on the city. He did not consider the issues of people's hearts, but he was negligent in the end.

    Wang Yu¡¯s consistent style is to kill all the foreigners and spare the Han people.  Normally, this is a good thing, at least there is a way to survive, but the problem is that Ma Chao does not intend to succumb to others, he still has the ambition to compete for the top spot.

    When such rumors spread, the problem becomes serious.

    Ma Chao's main army was destroyed in the battle, and Han Sui's old troops who surrendered had no intention of fighting to the death. They took advantage of the chaos and fled. As a result, when they retreated into Pingtao, only more than 3,000 Ma Chao's direct troops were left, assembled by the Ma Dai brothers and sisters.  people.  In other words, before Liang Xing entered the city, the Qiang soldiers in the city had an absolute advantage, with a total of 16,000 soldiers and horses.

    Without Liang Xing¡¯s 30,000 troops, even if such rumors spread, it would not be a frightening thing. On the contrary, it would arouse the Qiang soldiers¡¯ desire to fight to the death.  Anyway, there is no way to survive if it is reduced. Naturally, if you fight for one, you will be enough, and if you fight for two, you will make a profit.

    But now, he has accepted Liang Xing¡¯s 30,000 Han troops into the city, but he has not communicated with the powerful commanders of the Qiang tribes, and the troops controlling the gates on all sides are mainly his direct troops

    What would Zhu Qiang think after hearing the rumors?  Would they think that they were planning to surrender and offer the Qiang as a gift?

    Cold sweat dripped down his face. Ma Chao didn't dare to delay any longer. He stood up, grabbed the iron helmet with one hand, and ordered his soldiers to wear armor for him: "It's not too late, otherwise things will change! You guys, follow me on the inspection immediately."  , no matter how the rumors spread, we can¡¯t mess up the situation on our own!¡±

    Ma Dai and all the soldiers were startled, and only after being glared at by Ma Chao did they react and take action.  Taking advantage of Ma Chao's opportunity to put on his armor, Ma Dai asked anxiously: "Brother, are you worried"

    Ma Chao said hastily: "The Qiang soldiers are very suspicious. They will definitely doubt us, and maybe they will cause trouble! Those Liang Xing people are not of the same mind as us. If the Qiang soldiers are in chaos again, Pingtao will definitely not be able to defend it."  Now, I can¡¯t break out of the siege, I¡¯m in chaos, you and my brothers are really going to die without a burial place!¡±

    "" After Ma Dai heard this, he was frightened, and a thought that had been suppressed in his heart suddenly jumped out uncontrollably. He hesitated and said: "Brother, what was said in the message may not be true. Now that the matter has come to this, I'm afraid  Why not follow the current trend and follow the example of Gongsun Bogui and others, and also seek to establish a border outside the territory?"

    Ma Chao had already reached the courtyard gate and suddenly froze there. After a long while, he turned to look at his younger brother with a very unfamiliar look in his eyes, as if he had suddenly lost his memory.

    "Bozhan, what did you say?" Ma Chao asked in a deep voice, the haze between his eyebrows like thick ink.

    "Brother, please listen to what I have to say!" After the words were spoken, Ma Dai was ready to fight.

    In fact, he has already had this idea.  After returning from Qingzhou, he privately asked Ma Teng whether he could stop fighting and make peace, and use the coalition forces as a bargaining chip to negotiate terms with Wang Yu.  Of course, he was scolded by Ma Teng and ordered not to mention this matter again in the future, otherwise the relationship between uncle and nephew would be severed.

    But now that Ma Teng is dead, Ma Chao sees that he is at the end of his rope. Seeing that Ma Chao still has to make a final struggle, Ma Dai naturally cannot hold back.

    "The siege of Xiliang, Jiangdong, and Luoyang is just a peaceful situation. If it hadn't been for the bravery of my eldest brother, General Cao would have been defeated at Hulao Pass. Now that I, Xiliang, have been severely defeated, it will be difficult to regain our strength.  Although there are backups from Yizhou soldiers and Jingzhou soldiers, they are beyond our reach and are a drop in the bucket. I am afraid that the general trend of the world has already"

    Ma Dai said sincerely: "Brother, you know you can't do something but you do it. It's courageous, but you can't do it."It¡¯s not the Ma family¡¯s blessing!  Think twice"

    While he was talking, there was a sudden noise from outside.  While Ma Chao was watching in astonishment, he saw a temporarily promoted captain running in with a bruised face and a bruised face. As he ran, he shouted anxiously: "Quick, let me see the commander. It's not good, it's not good, someone wants to see him."  Rebellion!"

    "Whoever wants to rebel, please speak more clearly!" Ma Chao stepped forward, held the opponent's shoulders, and asked loudly.

    The newly promoted captains were originally the commanders and leaders of the army, and rarely spoke to the commander in person. When Ma Chao pressed him, he was shocked and frightened, and he knelt down softly: "Commander, I'm a subordinate."  The subordinates are incompetent. Marshal Songbu of Baimaqiang took the lead in making trouble and wanted to fight out of the city to escape on his own. My subordinates did not stop him. I am sorry to the commander!"

    "What?" Ma Chao pushed away the captain who reported the news and walked out.

    They are afraid of whatever comes next. The Baima Qiang have a high prestige among the Qiang. If they open the door for unrest, the situation will soon get out of control.

    Ma Chao was anxious and angry. He didn't care whether the people behind him had time to catch up with him or argue with his brother. He jumped on the horse and ran all the way.

    He hates it!

    Liang Xing and others must have secretly taken refuge with Wang Yu, otherwise this rumor would not have appeared so coincidentally. Let alone expecting them to suppress the Qiang soldiers, as long as they were willing to stand aside at this time, they would be lucky.

    The most important thing now is to suppress the signs of this unrest before more tribes respond to the Baima Qiang. Otherwise, when the Qiang soldiers are involved, even if the suppression is successful, it will only push back the fate of their destruction slightly.  Just a little bit of movement.

    He whipped his mount as hard as he could and galloped in the direction of the loudest crowd outside.  No matter who stands in front of him, raising his hand is a whip.  After knocking away seven or eight people who were running around, he drove away two personal guards who tried to dissuade him, and killed more than ten rebel soldiers with a red spear. He finally arrived at the scene of the incident.

    However, it was too late.

    A raging fire broke out near the city gate, lighting up the surrounding streets as bright as day.  Everywhere you can see shadowy figures chasing each other and fighting each other.  An offensive and defensive battle was going on on the city wall, but the enemy did not come from outside, and there were no siege equipment. The attackers just climbed up the inner stairs and fought with the defenders.

    Cries, shouts, begging, as well as the sounds of swords and spears clashing, the sound of bow strings being loosened, mixed with the miserable howls of the dying, the desperate wails of the injuredthe world was filled with a loud noise.

    The commotion spread like a spark, and soon the east, north, and west of the city were all in chaos. Only the south of the city, adjacent to the Fen River, was quieter.  There were people everywhere but no one to put out the fire.

    "Wang Pengju, you are so vicious!" Ma Chao's eyes were blood red, and he looked up to the sky and howled in grief. Just as Ma Dai said, the matter has come to this, even if he has the courage to do anything, there is no way to turn things around.

    And to accomplish all this, Wang Yu didn't even use a single soldier.  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)
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