Chapter 527 The deceived Ma Teng enters the hub
When Zhao Xing was still meeting Zhang Yan, Han Sui, who was thousands of miles away, was secretly conspiring with several of his old subordinates.
A few days ago, Han Sui sent people to secretly contact the Shaodang Qiang tribe west of Wuwei. Many Qiang people rebelled with Han Sui, but they fled to the area near Qinghai Lake because they were desperate. Han Sui made great profits and encouraged these Qiang people who were accustomed to rebellion to gather together and make a big noise around Wuwei County, making the illusion of intention to attack Wuwei. Then he suggested that Ma Teng ask Pang De to lead 10,000 cavalrymen in Xiaoguo Camp to suppress the rebellion.
Ma Teng didn't know that this was Han Sui's conspiracy, so he just transferred Pang De, who was unhappy, out of Guzang. He also felt that he could take advantage of Ma Chao and Pang De's absence to thoroughly clean up his troops.
After Pang De led his army away, Han Sui made an appointment with his old subordinate Cheng Gongying and his son-in-law Yan Xing to the mansion to conspire late one night.
Han Sui first spoke, "Now there is a huge achievement in front of us. I wonder if Gongying and Yanming dare to win it with me?"
Cheng Gongying first replied: "The general treats me as a heartfelt, and has been taking good care of me for many years, but I have a destiny, how dare I not obey!"
Yan Xing then said, "My father-in-law doesn't need to say much, the son-in-law swears to follow him to the death!"
"Okay! Since you are so loyal and righteous, I will tell you this achievement to everyone!" Han Sui clapped his high-high and suddenly felt a lot of heroic spirit.
After hearing Han Sui's remarks about anti-Ma Zili, the two were very surprised, but did not show any fear or hesitation.
Cheng Gongying said: "Now Ma Chao and Pang De are no longer Guzang. Although Ma Teng has eight capable generals, including Liang Xing, Cheng Yin, Li Kan, Zhang Heng, Cheng Yi, Ma Wan, and Yang Qiu, they serve in the left, center and right armies respectively. If the plan is appropriate, or it is coercive, tempted, or secretly eliminated, the Xiliang Right Army and the Central Army can fall into our hands!"
Yan Xing continued: "Recently, the purge and rectification of the various troops has caused panic among the officers and soldiers. If the father-in-law can control Ma Teng and then take out the imperial edict and call up the high school, then great events will be expected!"
After hearing the statements of his two confidants, Han Sui was in a good mood and said with a ruthless look on his face: "Success or failure is all in this battle. I hope Gongying and Yanming will be in the same heart and virtue as me, and we will go to life and death together!"
"The last son-in-law is the general's leader!" the two answered in unison.
Afterwards, Han Sui informed the two of them of the next action plan, and a conspiracy against Ma Teng officially began.
In the second half of the night, Cheng Gongying and Yan Xing quietly returned to their respective Xiaogan Camp and Xiaoqi Camp. Except for the two armies who were rotating posts, they all saw the two big men returning late at night, the rest of the others were sleeping soundly, and there was nothing unusual.
In the darkness, a pair of bright eyes could see the abnormal behavior of the two. This person was Yang Jiashao, who had been lurking under Han Sui's tent for many years.
On the second day, Peng Jian, who represented Ma Teng, came to deliver daily necessities to Xiaoganying, asked the heads of various departments of the Xiaoganying army to check the list of military supplies, and Yang Jiashao was also among them.
On the third day, two new information was added to Jia Xu's desk. The first letter was about suspecting that there were mysterious figures hidden in Ma Teng and Yan Xing's mansion: After repeated spying and observation, it was suspected that strangers entered Ma Teng's mansion and Han Sui's mansion, and were strictly concealed by the two, making it difficult to find the true appearance.
The second letter is about the abnormal behavior of Cheng Gongying and Yan Xing: Cheng Gongying and Yan Xing returned late at night, and it is suspected that they met Han Sui in secret. Cheng Gongying was Han Sui's old subordinate and had always been regarded as a confidant. Yan Xing was Han Sui's son-in-law and had a close relationship with him. Now Pang De is leading the army outside, Han Sui leads the right army alone, and Yan Xing acts as the central army. There is a chance that a mutiny will happen!
Jia Xu, who received these two secret reports, was very satisfied with the keenness and alertness of the Shadow Team members. Although Peng Jian did not say enough in the information and patted his chest to ensure that he found the mysterious man, Jia Xu had already made an accurate judgment. Peng Jian's speculation that a mutiny might happen in the Xiliang army is consistent with Jia Xu's analysis and judgment.
So Jia Xu immediately ordered someone to send an urgent letter to Zhang Xiu and Hu Cheer who had left Gaoping City, so that they could prepare to quell the rebellion of Liangzhou Army at any time.
Before the mutiny was finally launched, Han Sui met with the secret envoy sent by Liu Bei again and said bluntly that he needed a court order to take over Ma Teng's former subordinates in a straightforward manner, otherwise it would be difficult to suppress Ma Teng and other unruly subordinates.
Han Sui's move has legitimate reasons, but it is actually a cautious approach to not show off the rabbit and not show off the eagle. If he rebels at that time and the court kills two birds with one stone, he will face the anger of Zhao Xing and Ma Chao alone, and even die in the Western Regions.
Seeing Han Sui so cunning, the secret envoy did not point it out in front of him, but said very simply: "This matter is easy to talk about. This is a secret edict stamped with the Emperor's Jade Seal. On the day of the mutiny, you should take it out to stabilize the hearts of the people!"
It turned out that Zhuge Liang, who had already thought of Han Sui's capriciousness and cunningness, had long suggested that Liu Bei ask the emperor for the purpose of promoting Han Sui to the general of Zhenxi and the commander-in-chief of Liangzhou!
Han Sui, who received the emperor's edict, was even more courageous and stepped up the deployment of the operation to imprison Ma Teng and seize military power. Han Sui knew that the rebellion of the Qiang people could only restrain Pang De for a very short time. They were definitely not opponents of the elite cavalry of Xiliang. The success or failure of the matter was only in these few days.
A few days later, Han Sui made arrangements together, so he came to report to Ma Teng and said: "Now that the cleaning and rectification of each battalion has been completed, the general will follow the general in the future!"
After hearing this, Ma Teng was very happy and praised Han Sui for his intentions in doing things. He would not treat his words badly in the future. He was familiar with it and had already put the knife on his neck.
Han Sui continued quietly: "Although the battalions are now pure and consolidated, some soldiers who were not implicated are worried that they will be punished in the future, so that the morale of the army is a little unstable. Huye suggested that the general go to the army to condolences and comfort them so that these panic soldiers will no longer worry!"
"Okay, just follow the words of Wen's agreement. After that, Tianwu will personally go to the battalions to express condolences to his subordinates. First, go to the Central Army's Cavalry Camp!" Ma Teng adopted Han Sui's suggestion without any doubt.
Because Ma Teng wanted to visit his subordinates, he naturally had to prepare a batch of meat and meat for the laborers. This matter naturally fell on Peng Jian, the smart and capable second manager. As for the old and foolish butler, he was just staying in the Ma Mansion and spending his old age peacefully, and he could not have the idea of competing for favor and power with the young and powerful Peng Jian.
Taking advantage of the time when he was out to buy military supplies, Peng Jian quickly summoned several shadow team members who had already been on standby in Guzang City, and asked them to pass on the important information that Ma Teng was going to the army to the relevant personnel, and immediately began to prepare for the rescue work after Ma Teng left.
Chapter completed!