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The Rise of Heroes Chapter 372: Three Fairies?

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    Ma Chao was overjoyed when the news came, and immediately ordered Shen Pei and Zhao Yun to escort Gongsun Yue, Gongsun Xu and others to Gaoyang City.  Liu Yu sent his trusted generals to clear out the remaining forces of Gongsun Zan in the Yijing, Yuyang, and Youbeiping areas, and he himself came with the army together with Zhao Gai, Guo Qian and other officials.  Three days later, the peace of the past returned to the outside of Gaoyang City. Ma Chao ordered that tens of thousands of enemy corpses be burned together, while his own soldiers who died in battle were cremated and put in jars with their names, birthplaces, and military ranks on them.  and other information.  At that time, you only need to send someone to deliver the ashes to the local government, and the local government will be fully responsible for the pension matters.  Most of the more than 5,000 elite soldiers captured were demoted as slaves and sent to the slave camps in Yanmen and Yecheng for three years of high-intensity unpaid labor.  Those with outstanding performance can be reinstated after three years, transferred to collective farming camps for paid labor, or returned to their place of origin.  The elite soldiers were directly integrated into the army to replenish the army's losses, and the rest were sent back to their places of origin and ordered not to join the army again.  The next day, Shen Pei and Zhao Yun led the remaining 3,000 troops and rushed to the outside of Gaoyang City with a hundred Xiangyang artillery pieces and more than 500 prisoners. Liu Yu, Zhao Gai and others also came with them.  Ma Chao cannot attack Liu Yu in the short term, otherwise Youzhou will be in chaos.  Historically, although Gongsun Zan successfully killed Liu Yu, the counterattack by the rest of the army also made Gongsun Zan suffer a lot, and he was eventually easily eliminated by Yuan Shao.  In order to welcome and intimidate Liu Yu, Ma Chao personally led four thousand heavily armored cavalry ten miles out of the city to greet him. His purpose was to make Liu Yu be honest. If he dared to do anything wrong, Gongsun Zan would be his fate.  The four thousand heavily armored cavalry were like a torrent of steel, their armor gleaming in the sunlight, giving people a sense of coercion from afar.  Shen Pei and Zhao Yun, who were walking in front, hurried up to greet them. On their horses, they bowed their hands and saluted: "Shen Pei (Zhao Yun) pays homage to the lord. Fortunately, he has fulfilled his mission. All the family members of Gongsun Zan and his main subordinates are here. Please pay homage to the lord!"  Ma Chao nodded and said with a smile: "Very good! You two have made a great contribution this time. Your military rank will be increased by five years, you will receive a reward of one hundred, and you will be given a mansion in Luoyang City. The basic monthly salary of the other soldiers will be doubled for that month!"  !¡± ¡°Thank you, my lord!¡± The two were overjoyed. This bounty was nothing, it was mainly to give an explanation to their subordinates.  Ma Chao said: "First take these people to the city and keep them in custody. The important ones will stay, and the irrelevant ones can be demoted as slaves. Gongsun Zan and his subordinates' wives and concubines only left one official wife in custody, and the rest of the concubines were all rewarded to the meritorious soldiers.  " "I have the order!" After the two men were ordered to retreat, Liu Yu and Zhao Gai and a group of more than ten people caught up. They immediately got off their horses and bowed, "Youzhou Mu Liu Yu and his subordinates have met.  General!" Ma Chao took a closer look and saw that Liu Yu was in his fifties. He was dressed simply and wore a turban, showing a rather elegant demeanor.  At that moment, he also turned over and dismounted, clasped his fists and returned the salute: "I have heard about Liu Zhoumu's name for a long time. I am really lucky to meet you today. Chao is just a junior. Why should Liu Zhoumu be so polite?" Liu Yu couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw Ma Chao's kind attitude and treating himself as a junior.  He said in a pleasant tone: "Compared with the general, the reputation of this old man is like a firefly compared to the bright moon. Without the help of the general, I don't know when the civil strife in Youzhou will be quelled! But I don't know if the leader of the thieves, Gongsun Zan, has been captured?"  Ma Chao said: "This is just my duty, why do I need to say thank you? Gongsun Zan was defeated and Yi Jing fell. He led the remaining cavalry to flee into Jizhou. This general has sent 10,000 cavalry to pursue him.  , there will be news soon!" Liu Yu frowned and said to himself: "Gongsun Zan is not a fool. He had no choice but to defect to Yuan Shao after his defeat, but I don't know if General Ma Tie could have saved him!"  After a breath, he said: "That's right. Most of Jizhou is in plains, and Gongsun Zan's cavalry is burdened by heavy baggage. If he breaks up into pieces and goes straight to Yanzhou, it will be difficult for a mere 10,000 pursuing troops to achieve success! The rescue of Ma Tie needs to be considered in the long term.  With Gongsun Yue's uncle and nephew in charge, I don't think Gongsun Zan would dare to hurt Ma Tie!" Liu Yu nodded, clasped his fists and said, "Gongsun Zan's power is in Youzhou. Now that he has taken refuge with Yuan Shao, it will be difficult for him to do so again in the future. From now on, everything will be different.  The general can go all out to conquer the princes in the south. If necessary, I, Youzhou, will definitely help!" Ma Chao nodded, looked at Liu Yu with a meaningful look, and kept thinking about how to completely tie up this old fox!  Within one's own camp.  After the greetings, Ma Chao did not have a deep conversation with Liu Yu. He immediately welcomed his group into the city, preparing to entertain Liu Yu and others that night and reward the three armies at the same time.  Thousands of horses were killed in the battle outside Gaoyang City, and it was impossible to eat them all in a short period of time.  Before the banquet started, Ma Chao listened to detailed reports from Shen Pei and Zhao Yun in the mansion and was extremely satisfied with their actions.  Speaking of which, Gongsun Zan was not a good person. He had twenty-three wives and concubines, most of whom were young and beautiful women.  Gongsun Yue and Gongsun Fan also had many wives and concubines, and Gongsun's family had hundreds of female dependents.  HorseHe had not been with women since he went on the expedition, and he was still in his prime of life. Hearing this, he couldn't help but get ready to make a move. He immediately went to the camp in person to patrol the camp in the name of appeasing the captives. Zhao Yun and Shen Pei were expected to accompany him.  Unexpectedly, at first glance, I couldn't help but be disappointed. Although the female relatives of Gongsun Zan's family were beautiful, they were all vulgar and powdery, and it was difficult for Ma Chao to appreciate them.  The judge on the side had an insight into people's hearts and vaguely guessed Ma Chao's intention. He said with a strange expression: "How can such ordinary beauty be worthy of the lord's status? Could it be that the lord intends to find a beauty to resolve his affairs?" Ma Chao's face turned red.  In his heart, he praised Mr. Shen for knowing how to figure out what he wanted, and he smiled and said: "Shise's surname! Mr. Shen, that's all. Brother Zilong has never married since the death of his wife. If you find a good match, please take care of Mr. Shen!"  " Zhao Yun blushed when he heard this, clasped his fists and said: "Thank you for your trouble, my lord. Yun is busy with military affairs, and it is time for a decisive battle with Yuan Shao. He really has no intention of marrying and remarrying!" Ma Chao shook his head and said: "There are three types of unfilial piety, and the biggest is not having an heir.  Brother Long has already been established. If he doesn't marry and have children, won't he bear the name of being unfilial? Chao was once saved by Brother Zilong and entrusted by Brother Zhao, so he has the obligation to promote this matter. Please don't ask Brother Zilong.  You have to shirk it!" Zhao Yun was at a loss when he heard this. A man rules a country with filial piety, and being unfilial is a serious crime. Ma Chao pressed him on this matter, and he couldn't refuse. He immediately said: "Thank you for your trouble, my lord. Just follow my lord's arrangements!  ¡± Ma Chao was overjoyed, but he kept thinking about the suitable candidate.  It's true that he has a girl, but she is just fourteen years old now and is less than half Zhao Yun's age. The two of them are really not a good match.  I originally wanted to get Da Qiao and give Da Qiao to Zhao Yun, while I kept Xiao Qiao. However, Da Qiao's father has been in a state of insanity and is not in Lujiang Wancheng at the moment.  Besides, according to history, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu only conquered Wancheng in 199 and forcibly married Xiao Qiao. It is only 193, so they are probably still under-grown lolita.  When the judge heard this, his heart moved, and he clasped his fists and said: "Master, if there is no one to choose, I have a suggestion!" Ma Chao said: "Zhengnan has something to say, but please speak up!" The judge asked: "I wonder if my master has ever heard of Penglai San  The name of Fairy Girl?" Ma Chao was stunned and murmured: "Fairy Girl? Is it true that there are fairies in this world?" Shen Pei said: "I don't know if there are any fairies, but there are three fairy girls in Penglai. It is said that the three of them studied under the old master.  Taoist Zuo Ci has gained a reputation for treating diseases with Fu Shui in Youzhou, Qingzhou, and even Jizhou in the past two years, and all of them are outstanding in the world." "Zuo Ci?" Ma Chao thought, Zuo Ci was one of the Three Immortals of the Late Han Dynasty.  One of the characters who lived for more than a hundred years and became an immortal after death.  Ma Chao has never believed in ghosts and gods, but this Zuo Ci is definitely not the same. It is recorded in "Three Kingdoms", "Book of the Later Han Dynasty" and many Taoist scriptures. It is said that this man was proficient in the Five Classics, knew the magic of the house, and also knew astrology and alchemy.  He even knows the legendary Taoist skills.  Shen Pei said: "Yes, it is the great alchemist Zuo Ci. This person is superb in Taoism and charitable. During the late emperor's time, he was recruited to make alchemy but was rejected. Later, he disappeared! And his three women are also very talented.  The origins are all related to Youzhou!" Ma Chao said: "Come and tell me!" Shen Pei said: "The names of the three are Guo Shaoyao, Zhao Aier and Wang Lulian. They studied under Zuo Ci and devoted themselves to Taoism. They are as beautiful as flowers.  , not bad compared to the ladies of the lord. Guo Shaoyao is the daughter of Guo Qian, a soldier in Youzhou, and Zhao Aier is the sister of Zhao Gai, a member of Yuyang in Youzhou. He is also a powerful figure under Liu Yu.  The current Bo Cao of Youzhou is in charge of the money and food of the state." He paused and said, "These three women are from famous families, and their status and beauty are enough to match General Zilong. If this happens, it will also help the master control Youzhou.  Extremely advantageous!" Ma Chao nodded, knowing the pros and cons clearly, and asked immediately: "How can these three people get it so easily since they are immortals? I will tell Guo Qian in private later?  If the marriage proposal fails, Mr. Shen can also ask Zhao Gai privately for information. Brother Zilong was a hero at that time, with a handsome personality and unparalleled martial arts. It is not an exaggeration to marry the three immortals at the same time. " Zhao Yun said: "This is absolutely necessary!  No! Yun has been wandering around the border of Youzhou for the past two years, and he has heard about these three people for a long time! All three of them are contemporary chivalrous women, and it is a blessing to get one of them, otherwise they will be jealous!  He smiled and said, "What's the matter? In my eyes, they are just Zuo Ci's tools to fool the people and gain fame. Now that I have found out their whereabouts, there is no way they can escape from my grasp!" The two heard this!  He frowned slightly. People at that time always believed in ghosts and gods, but Ma Chao didn't take it seriously at all. Instead, he looked down on those who became famous and achieved enlightenment. It was hard to accept this!  Seeing this, Ma Chao knew that the two people's opinions would be difficult to change for a while, so he immediately said: "Let's not mention this matter for now, how much does Zhengnan know about Liu Yu? I want to win over Liu Yu and let him continue to govern Youzhou. How about you?  Great idea!" ReviewPei pondered for a while and said: "Youzhou is a prosperous place with dense population and fertile land. Liu Yu has a very high reputation in Youzhou. At present, we only want to stabilize the situation, so it is really not appropriate to replace him! The lord has Liu He as a pledge.  It is enough to make Liu Yu dare not act rashly, but Liu He alone is not enough to make Liu Yu completely return to his heart." (To be continued.
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