Chapter 33: Waving the army to the west

In the vast wilderness outside Jincheng, Ma Chao knelt in front of Guo Jia.

This action means that everyone present is tacitly aware of.

Guo Jia did not look overjoyed, but looked calm. He did not help Ma Chao up, but frowned and asked, "Meng Qi, what do you mean?"

Ma Chao, who was hanging his head, said in a deep voice: "I am no longer able to lead the counties in the northwest. The envoy is the lord who is no match for the civil and military achievements of the world. Please accept me. From now on, I am willing to go through fire and water for you."

Guo Jia stretched out a hand and stroked Ma Chao's shoulder, raised his head slightly and said with a little reminiscence: "Looking back to the time when I was standing side by side with your father to fight for the country and eliminate thieves. Six or seven years have passed. You should know that I regard you as a relative and friend. I have never refused to say anything to me over the years. I have never refused. It was, and in the future. Now that you want to abandon your life and become your brother's foundation, I dare not accept it rashly. It's better to think carefully before making a decision. If you want food, I can give it as much as possible. If you have a strong enemy attack, I will naturally not stand by."

No matter what, Guo Jia is under the banner of helping Ma Chao. If he accepted Ma Chao's surrender so readily, he would not say how outsiders would discuss this matter afterwards. At least if Ma Chao thought wrongly, or blamed Guo Jia for his situation where he could only rely on others, then accepting Ma Chao's surrender now would be a big hidden danger.

Guo Jia refused, just to let Ma Chao figure it out by himself. To this point, it was not someone who pulled you down from the position of monarch, but Ma Chao, who fell down by himself.

It’s time to wake up!

Ma Chao, who was kneeling in front of Guo Jia, moved his lips slightly, and his words were bitter.

"After I inherited my father's foundation, the people were in a difficult situation. They were surrounded by Han Suigou and were suffering from misery from heaven. Although I was self-conceived that I could protect the country and the people, I had no talent for governing the world. I made the king be kind and kind, and could save me for a while but not for a lifetime. Instead of letting this people survive under my rule, it would be better to ask the king to clear the northwest, so that I could really do my best to benefit the people."

What Ma Chao said was about the people, but in fact he was also talking about himself.

He would rather go from his master to become a powerful general under Guo Jia than beg for mercy in the future.

Ma Chao's words made Guo Jia silent.

Since he could say that, it seems that Ma Chao had calmed down and thought about it carefully.

His territory's population has dropped sharply, and his troops have been lost. The imminent crisis is food. This year's agricultural production was destroyed by Han Sui's army's imminent force. Last year, there was a famine and this year's production was destroyed. Even if Guo Jia helped Ma Chao to let him spend this winter, in the coming year, there was still not enough food to overcome the difficulties. Could Ma Chao really lick his face and go to Chang'an to ask Guo Jia for help every month? And if Guo Jia leaves and Han Sui comes again, Ma Chao will lose his family again.

Guo Jia helped Ma Chao up and said with a gentle smile: "In terms of age, I am only a few years older than you, and in terms of age, I should regard you as my nephew. Meng Qi is willing to assist me to benefit the people. This is a blessing in the world. Since that is the case, I will make it open and honest. Meng Qi sincerely repays me, and I will never let down the Ma family in this life."

Guo Jia's words are either too arrogant, but generation is also too seniority. Xun You also called him uncle in front of Xun Yu, who was younger than him. Guo Jia and Ma Teng's relationship with each other is naturally Ma Chao's elder.

"Thank you lord!"

Ma Chao bowed and clasped his fists, his tone firm and without any hesitation.

Perhaps at this moment, he felt relieved in his heart and no longer had the heavy pressure like a mountain.

"I wonder how the lord plans to deal with Han Sui?"

Ma Chao was still a little impulsive after all. He defected to Guo Jia the previous second, and wanted Guo Jia to wipe out Han Sui the next moment.

The hatred in his words was obvious.

Ma Chao did not vote for Guo Jia, Guo Jia did not attack Han Sui, Ma Chao defected to Guo Jia, and Guo Jia had at least a very far-fetched reason to attack Han Sui.

"It's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years. Why should Meng Qi be anxious? If you want to kill Han Sui, I will give you a chance."

Guo Jia turned around and walked into the city. When he passed by Gan Ning, he asked, "Who is Han Sui sent?"

Gan Ning immediately replied: "Liang Xing."

Guo Jia smiled gently.

I really don’t know where Liang Xing got the courage to come to Jincheng.

Perhaps it was because he had called Zhang Liao a brother in Chang'an before, which made him think that even if the negotiations broke down, there would be no death.

"Where is he now?"

Guo Jia asked while walking into the city.

Gan Ning and Ma Chao both followed Guo Jia, one left and one right.

"At Wenyuan's residence, he visited Wenyuan as soon as possible after coming to Jincheng."

Guo Jia smiled silently with his back on his back.

"Kill him, take his head to sacrifice the flag, the entire army rests for five days, and then move his troops westward, and be sure to capture Han Sui before winter."

Gan Ning held his fists and took the order. Ma Chao showed a relieved look and his fists were tighter.

When he walked to the city gate, Guo Jia called Fei Shi by his side and said, "Write a manifesto to attack Han Sui, and you can do whatever you want to write and scold Han Sui, and you can do whatever you want."

Fei Shi was originally a grain transport official, but he didn't expect to get such a pen job.

A bitter smile appeared on his face.

He was a literati, and he wanted to write a manifesto with ease, but in terms of talent, there were few people who could compare with Chen Lin today. Two years after Chen Lin's manifesto against thieves was published, but it was still an article that scholars couldn't put down.

Cao Cao was criticized and looked down upon by literati, and even had a profound influence and wide influence. He would be affected by the proclamation of the thief against the thief, which shows how great the lethality of the literati's pen is.

Guo Jia wants to attack Han Sui and conquer the northwest in one fell swoop. He can't fight as soon as he wants. He should give an explanation to the bystanders all over the world. Why does Guo Jia want to attack Han Sui? And does his attack on Han Sui cater to the people?

This depends on whether Fei Shi's proclamation can push Han Sui into the abyss of mutual anger between man and gods.

Liang Xing came to Jincheng as Han Sui's envoy, and his personal safety had a very high risk factor.

Ma Chao wants to kill him.

The soldiers of Jincheng wanted to kill him.

The people of Jincheng also wanted to kill him.

So after Liang Xing came, he lived in Zhang Liao's temporary residence in the name of reminiscing about the past.

He and Zhang Liao had a heroic past in Chang'an, and he dared not say that Zhang Liao would never sit idly by and ignore him in trouble.

Living in Zhangliao Mansion, Liang Xing was extremely bored. There were no beauties here. He didn't dare to walk out of the mansion at will. He had to eat and sleep, wake up, drink when he woke up, eat when he was hungry, and then sleep after eating...

In the evening, Zhang Liao returned to the simple mansion from the military camp and went straight to the guest room where Liang Xing was.

When I opened the door, a strong smell of alcohol mixed with a pungent smell of sweat came, which was so smoky.

The room was narrow, with empty wine jars, clothes, dishes, dishes, chopsticks, etc. scattered on the floor in the room, in a mess.

Liang Xing lay on his back on the bed and slept soundly, snoring like thunder.

Zhang Liao walked to the bed and looked down at Liang Xing's sleep for a while. No matter the sound of pushing the door or the sound of footsteps, Liang Xing did not react at all, and his eyelids did not move.

Zhang Liao slowly pulled out his sword, and now he couldn't help laughing.

"Brother Liang, at least you are a full-fledged ghost on the road to the underworld."

The knife fell with his hands, and blood sputtered like a waterfall.

Liang Xing rolled his head to the ground, and he died in peace.

Outside the door, Zhang Liao's guard walked into the room, lifted Liang Xing's head and went out.

Killing Liang Xing would at least make the people of Jincheng happy for a while. This is a very satisfying move.

Five days later, Guo Jia swore a oath to the Jincheng Military Camp, appointing three generals Zhang Liao, Gan Ning, Ma Chao as the commanders of the three armies. The troops were divided into three groups to lead the troops westward, and read out the manifesto to attack Han Sui.

Fei Shi's manifesto is considered to be a fair rule, and Han Sui's crimes are listed in the manifesto. Not only did Han Sui fight against Ma Chao in recent years, but he wrote all the actions Han Sui has done since his rebellion. Naturally, it is described as Han Sui as a sinister person and a rebel.

The Yinling Flying Cavalry will be handed over to the commander of Ma Chao for the time being. After all, Ma Chao dares not say anything else. Leading the cavalry is absolutely unmatched. Gan Ning brought 10,000 archers, Zhang Liao brought 10,000 crossbow soldiers, Wu Yi led 10,000 infantry, Meng Da led 10,000 new sabers, swords and shield soldiers, a total of 50,000 troops went to war.

Guo Jia was not interested in attacking Han Sui, so he asked Fei Shi to stay in Jincheng to supervise the transportation of food and grass, ensuring that there was no worries in the rear, Guo Jia began to prepare to return to Chang'an and wait for the results of the battle.

The 50,000 army has already set out. Guo Jia has arranged the subsequent deployment and also embarked on a trip back to Chang'an.

Fei Shi left the city to see him off. At the moment of separation, Fei Shi suddenly showed hesitation and asked after a while: "Lord, aren't you worried that Ma Chao will rebel again?"

Guo Jia rode on the horse, looked at the blue sky and white clouds, and whispered: "I don't have to doubt people, I don't doubt people. He is still a child who has not grown up. If he gives him some vain glory, he will be satisfied. If he doesn't give anything, he will only make him work hard. The arrogant Jin Ma Chao will definitely be full of resentment. Just like that, I will give him the trust I should give him, and I will not be stingy with the glory I should give him. If he repays kindness and revenge, I hope he can think clearly about the consequences."

After listening to Fei Shi, there was no further information.

Guo Jia explained Fei Shi's words before leaving.

As long as Han Sui is wiped out and conquered the entire northwest, Fei Shike personally informs Ma Chao on the day of triumphal victory.

Guo Jia will personally submit a letter to the court and ask the emperor to grant Ma Chao a title of marquis and a promotion. At that time, as long as Cao Cao does not interfere, then Ma Chao will be the governor of Liangzhou and the governor of the war in the northwest!

Fei Shi didn't agree with Guo Jia's decision. First, it was Ma Chao's loyalty. Secondly, Guo Jia praised Ma Chao so highly. How could he use the celebration to further win over Ma Chao in the future?

Guo Jia has considered these two points. Guo Jia cannot control whether others betrayal, but betrayal has two sides. You cannot only consider success. The first thing you should think of is failure.

If Ma Chao is not satisfied with Guo Jia's arrangement and wants to establish his own business, then when the three tribes in different places are destroyed in the future, don't blame others.

Ma Chao was arrogant and arrogant. Guo Jia gave him an official position. If he was young, he would be resentful. Fortunately, he would be allowed to sit at a higher position at one time.

In fact, Guo Jia knew very well that the rabbit was dead and the dog was cooked, and the bird was hidden and the bow was hidden. This was a path that emperors had to take.

Now it has given the Ma family the greatest glory. As time goes by, if Guo Jia can wipe out the world, the Ma family will be gradually suppressed, seized real power, and given vanity, so that all the heroes can truly be truly prosperous and prosperous for the rest of their lives, but the ruling power must be re-concentrated in the hands of the rulers.
Chapter completed!