There is a saying in later generations, called Ma's Wuchang, white eyebrows are the best.

Nowadays, Ma Liang and Ma Su have not yet been crowned and have no official names, so the Ma family has only three constants.

Ma's eldest son, Ma Xuan, Ma Bochang, second son, Ma Kang, Ma Zhongchang, and third son, Ma Ang, Ma Shuchang.

Ma Ang also became a county captain that year, but unforeseen circumstances bring disaster and misfortune to people. Three years ago, there was a plague in Jingzhou, and Ma Ang unfortunately contracted the disease and died young.

Now Ma Xuan's second brother Ma Kang is serving as the city gate commander in Xiangyang. He does not have much power, but he happens to be able to control the south gate of Xiangyang. This is what Zhuge Liang needs, and it is also the reason why he came to find Ma Xuan.

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Ma Xuan sent people to find Ma Kang, let him meet Zhuge Liang, and asked him to open the gate of the southern city for Zhuge Liang in two days to welcome the incoming troops from Jingnan.

After hearing the news, Ma Kang was so frightened that his legs were weak and he almost knelt on the ground.

But later, Ma Xuan patiently explained the details to him.

There is no doubt that judging from the current situation, even if Ma Kang does not open the city gate for Zhuge Liang, Liu Pan from Jingnan will definitely have other ways to enter Xiangyang. What he represents is Liu Qi - at most, it is a waste.

Just some time.

But opening the city gate at this time undoubtedly showed the Ma family's alignment, and Liu Qi would naturally give special preferential treatment to the descendants of the Ma family because of the Ma family's loyalty.

Only after knowing the truth would a fool choose to help Kuai Yue.

Ma Kang finally made up his mind after some persuasion from Ma Xuan.

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Two nights later, Ma Kang and Zhuge Liang came to the south city of Xiangyang. On the pretext of changing defenses, they withdrew the soldiers at the south city gate and prepared to replace them with another group of elite defensive sergeants.

And these city guard sergeants are all dressed up by people from the Guards Department.

According to Ma Kang's status, there was no big problem for him to exercise this power. However, the change of defense in the middle of the night caused some doubts in the mind of the commander responsible for guarding the city.

So he asked Ma Kang to show him the transfer order from Captain Chang Teng.

Although Ma Kang is the city gate commander, logically speaking, any change of defense must be issued by the highest sergeant in the city.

Ma Kang had been an official in Jingzhou for several years, but this was the first time he had done such a treacherous thing. When the village chief asked for a transfer order, he was a little stunned for a while.

It was too late to say that, but soon, Zhuge Liang suddenly roared and said: "According to the joint order of Liu Yizhou and Liu Jingzhou, take down the city defenses to fight against foreign invaders!"

After saying that, Zhuge Liang pointed at the village chief: "Those who do not respect Liu Yizhou's orders will be captured!"

The commander of the village was shocked when he heard this and hurriedly reached out to draw his sword. However, he saw behind Zhuge Liang, two guards from the Guards Department stepped forward and subdued him, one on the left and one on the right. The speed and efficiency of their methods were breathtaking.

The village chief was shocked when he saw that he had been restrained. Just when he was about to open his mouth to call for help, he saw a guard pull out a copper talisman from his arms, place it in front of him, and whispered: "You'd better not mess up.

Yell, if you are really in a hurry, I'm afraid your life may not be saved."

When the village leader saw Fu Chuan, his mouth opened in surprise, and at the same time, there was fear and fear in his eyes.

No matter how complicated his expression was at the moment, he did just as the guard said and stopped making any sound.

Under Liu Qi's command, the Guards Department is no longer a simple investigation department. At the same time, it is also a secret agency responsible for carrying out matters that are not on the table for Liu Qi. To a certain extent, he even stands in Jingzhou's third judicial department.

above the sign.

After taking the city gate, time was almost up. Ma Kang and Zhuge Liang immediately climbed up and looked into the distance.

Not long after waiting, a rumble of horse hooves was heard outside Nancheng.

There was also a faint glow of fire.

There is no doubt that they must be the army that came here from Changsha, Jingnan, to take over Xiangyang.

Zhuge Liang hurriedly turned to look at Ma Kang and said to him: "Brother Zhongchang, please order the city gate to be opened!"

Ma Kang raised his voice and said: "Kaicheng!"

The suspension bridge of Xiangyang City Gate was slowly lowered, and at the same time the city gate was opened. Zhuge Liang and Ma Kang went down to the city again to wait for the troops who were about to enter the city.

At the same time, Zhuge Liang's heart began to beat violently.

At the moment, only one city gate has been opened, but Chang Teng, the general stationed in the city, and the civil and military officials in charge of Xiangyang are all members of the Kuaiyue and Nanjun families. No one can predict what will happen later.

arrive.

Zhuge Liang is smart and wise, but he is just a young man after all. He has never encountered such a situation in his life.

Soon, the army from the south was seen arriving in front of Xiangyang City. Under the light of the torch, a general leading the army slowly rode forward and came to the edge of the suspension bridge.

The general's face is dark, his body is burly, and he looks very strong. His face is angular and resolute, and he is full of heroism.

Just at first glance, you can tell that this is a strong general who is accustomed to fighting.

"Who is Mr. Zhuge?" The visitor's voice was a little hoarse, but the tone was unusually high.

Zhuge Liang stepped forward and said: "Zhuge Liang, the last official, pays homage to Lord Liu."

When the general heard this, he raised the corner of his mouth and then laughed.

"Wrong, wrong, sir, you misunderstood. I am not Lord Liu of Changsha. I was ordered to conquer Jiaozhou in the south - Huang Xu!"

Even though Zhuge Liang was very wise and resourceful, he never expected that the person coming was actually Huang Xu.

He raised his head in surprise, looked at the young general, and said, "Didn't General Huang go south to attack Jiaozhou on Liu Yizhou's orders? Why did he suddenly return to Xiangyang?"

Huang Xu waved his hand and said, "Don't talk about anything else. Let's go to the Animal Husbandry Department first. We can discuss it in detail after we have decided on something major!"

Zhuge Liang immediately acted as a guide and led Huang Xu to the Jingzhou Animal Husbandry Office.

Huang Xu's soldiers and horses headed straight for the Animal Husbandry Department at extremely fast speeds.

But with such a big move, how could he hide it from Ivy who was responsible for guarding Xiangyang?

Chang Teng immediately ordered all the soldiers and headed straight for the south gate of Xiangyang City.

The two parties met in the center of the north and south streets of Xiangyang City.

As soon as they met, the two sides immediately set up their positions.

Huang Xu rode out of the battle, looked at the generals on horseback in the firelight on the opposite side, and finally focused on a general in the middle.

"Ivy, can you recognize me?"

Although Huang Xu is young, he is also a veteran general of the Jingzhou Army, so Ivy naturally knows him.

"How did General Huang return to Xiangyang when he was not in Jiaozhou to fight?"

Huang Xu laughed and said: "The war in Jiaozhou has ended. Now, according to the military order of the former general, we have moved our troops back to Xiangyang and been ordered to take over the defense of Xiangyang and Nanjun to fight against Soochow!"

Chang Teng smiled coldly and said: "What General Huang said is very mysterious. You are in Jiaozhou, and the master is in Sili. There are more than thousands of miles between the north and the south. You said that the master asked you to take over the defense of Xiangyang City. What proof do you have?"

Huang Xu stretched out his hand lazily, and someone around him handed over the bow and arrow.

Huang Xu bent his bow and nocked an arrow, and shot out an arrow. The arrow hit the hoof of Ivy's horse.

The war horse was frightened, raised its hooves and whinned loudly.

Ivy was also frightened so much that the guards on both sides hurriedly stepped forward to protect him.

"Huang Xu, what are you going to do!" Chang Teng shouted in horror.
Chapter completed!