Zhao Ang frowned and said, "Why are you so alarmed?"
The soldier gasped: "Fight...fight...fight started."
"What started the fight?" Zhao Ang asked.
The soldier gasped and said: "Zhao... Zhao... General Zhao Qu and Mr. Ma Chao fought. Unexpectedly... they were killed! And... and... several brothers were also killed..."
"What!?" Zhao Ang was shocked and asked in disbelief: "The second brother was killed by Ma Chao?"
"Uh~~ It's the ground!" the soldier said, "General, go and have a look!"
"A bunch of losers, even a young kid can't deal with it!" Zhao Ang cursed and turned back to Cheng Qiu: "Mr. Cheng was made to laugh. Mr. Cheng, please wait a moment. I will be back as soon as I go!"
Cheng Qiu said calmly: "General, please excuse me."
After bowing his hand to Li Ru, Zhao Ang turned around and walked away quickly. Watching Zhao Ang's slender figure go away, a hint of joy suddenly flashed across Cheng Qiu's face. Ma Teng's son Ma Chao killed Zhao Ang's younger brother Zhao Qu. Zhao Ang
How could Ma Teng spare Ma Chao? If Zhao Ang killed Ma Chao, how could Ma Teng spare Zhao Ang?
It seems that there will soon be a bloody storm in the Liangzhou army. It seems that things are going more smoothly than expected, right?
…
"General, you call us." Ali Tuojin, Ali Tuoyin, Ali Tuotong, and Ali Tuotie said in unison.
Zuo Aoran nodded and said: "Well, yes, Ali will develop gold, Ali will extend silver, Ali will extend copper, and Ali will extend iron. The four of you sit down first, and we'll talk later."
Ali Tuo Jin, Ali Tuo Yin, Ali Tuo Tong, and Ali Tuo Tie sat down flattered. The four of them were surrendered generals. Under the coercion and inducement of Beigong Boyu, they led the Baicao Qiang people to rebel. Now
After surrendering to Zuo Aoran, I did not expect that Zuo Aoran would be so courteous to the four brothers.
Zuo Aoran said to Ali Tuojin, Ali Tuoyin, Ali Tuocopper, and Ali Tuotie: "Ali Tuojin, Ali Tuoyin, Ali Tuocopper, Ali Tuotie, lead the scouts and go first to see
Looking at the fierce battle between Zhang Wen and the rebels, avoid this! Be extremely careful."
Ali Tuo gold, Ali Tuo silver, Ali Tuo copper, Ali Tuo iron, the four of them raised their hands and said: "Take the order."
Zuo Aoran nodded slightly and said: "Brother, be careful in everything, come back to see me while saving your life."
The four brothers Ali Tuo Jin, Ali Tuo Yin, Ali Tuo Tong, and Ali Tuo Tie were immediately excited by Zuo Aoran's words. At that time, human life was not a valuable thing. Besides, the four brothers just surrendered.
The Qiang traitor general who came over was even less worth mentioning. The four of them knelt down in the tunnel and said, "We swear to serve the general to the death."
Seeing Ali Tuojin, Ali Tuoyin, Ali Tuocopper, and Ali Tuotie performing such a grand ceremony, Zuo Aoran quickly helped him up, but he was smiling in his heart: This is the effect I want, Ali Tuojin, Ali Tuoyin,
Since the four brothers Ali Tuotong and Ali Tuotie were defeated in the battle with Beigong Boyu and had no choice but to surrender to me, they must be dissatisfied with me in their hearts. It is also a good way to use today's incident to make them return to their hearts!" Zuo Aoran smiled.
Then he said: "Okay, we are all brothers, how come there are so many courtesy, go quickly."
The true return of the four brothers Ali Tuojin, Ali Tuoyin, Ali Tuotong, and Ali Tuotie made Zuo Aoran more confident in integrating the Qiang troops. Zuo Aoran couldn't help but think about it. The camp had been built, and Zuo Aoran left.
When he entered the Chinese army's tent, he saw everyone there. He said a little embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, I'm a little late for something. Okay, third brother, please tell me about the recent march."
Zhu Ci said angrily: "Our army has been marching for several days. If the weather is still clear in the next three days, it is estimated that we can reach the north to join Zhang Shuai's army in three days. But Ninth Brother, you want to march 20 miles a day, then
It will take five days to arrive.”
"Yes!" Zuo Aoran nodded secretly and said to himself: "Five days are almost here. Zhang Wen is eager for quick success and will definitely fight the rebels as soon as he arrives!" Thinking of this, he said to everyone: "Everyone,
Prepare these two days, there will definitely be a fierce battle in five days, let the soldiers give me enough energy, and don't say that I didn't let them rest well when the actual fighting starts."
The generals burst into laughter: "Yes."
Tian Feng suddenly raised his hands and said: "My lord, why don't you march quickly and attack the rebels?"
Zuo Aoran looked at Tian Feng and smiled slightly. Zuo Aoran knew that Tian Feng meant for him to march quickly and attack the rebels. In that case, he could win a big victory, but the winning rate would drop a lot, and it is very likely that this credit would be lost to Zhang.
Wen grabbed it, and Zuo Aoran had learned from the past, so he would not repeat the same mistakes as the Yellow Turbans! Zuo Aoran said with a smile: "Yuan Hao, if our army marches in a hurry and attacks the rebels, our army will have a better chance of winning.
How many floors are there?”
Tian Feng said without thinking: "With the advantage of our army, we can march quickly to attack the tired rebels. If it is commanded by Feng, it should be seven levels of certainty. But if it is commanded by the lord, as long as there are no accidents, it can be 80% certain."
The above assurance.”
"Yuan Hao, you don't understand. What I want is ten-level certainty." Zuo Aoran interrupted Tian Feng's words and continued: "There are two disadvantages of rapid marching. First, excessive marching will definitely fatigue the soldiers.
The combat effectiveness has declined, resulting in increased casualties. Secondly, I don’t want my credit to be taken away from me again, and I don’t want to be used as a gunman again, nor do I want to sacrifice too many soldiers, and those soldiers are all because they were tricked.
Even if I die, I will make the soldiers under my command worthy of death! Worthy of death!"
After listening to Zuo Aoran's words, everyone stepped forward at the same time, clasped their fists and said: "Ninth Brother (Lord), we will swear to serve the Ninth Brother (Lord) to the death."
Listening to the oaths of the soldiers, Zuo Aoran slowly breathed out in his heart, and said to himself: "Fortunately, they are all my confidants, so there won't be any big problems!" Zuo Aoran gestured to the soldiers with both hands.
Jing Jing then said: "Now, Your Majesty has asked me to serve as the vanguard of the Zhengyin Department to go out to quell the rebellion in Western Qiang. The purpose is clear at a glance, that is, His Majesty wants to regain control of the military. Let's not mention this matter for the time being. I have already predicted that Zhang Wen must not be
Kingdom, Marquis Li Wen's opponent, although I am the vanguard officer, Zhang Wen is also the commander-in-chief who suppressed the rebellion all the way. He will not give the credit to others, let alone me, so he will march away first, not for others.
Just to grab credit."
Everyone clenched their fists, angry at Zhang Wen's selfishness. Zuo Aoran chuckled and said: "Our responsibility now is not to do meritorious deeds for Zhang Wen, but to see how Zhang Wen was defeated and let them compete with each other.
If we fight, we'll get a fisherman's profit."
"That's it! How can we make a profit?" Dian Jie asked.
Zuo Aoran turned his back on his back and looked at the patrolling soldiers outside the tent. He held his hands behind his back, smiled secretly, and said, "Don't leak the secret. You will know it in two days." Everyone listened to Zuo Aoran.
After Ran said this, he stopped asking further questions.
To the east of Long County, Zuo Sima Mansion.
When Zhao Ang's younger brother Zhao Qu rushed to Zuo Sima's mansion with dozens of soldiers, Ma Teng's wife happened to take the infant Ma Tie back to her parents' home to visit relatives. In the mansion, only Ma Chao led Ma Dai, Ma Xiu, and
Two servants, Ma Yuan and Ma Fu, looked after the home and nursery.
Zhao Qu has always had a bad temper. He usually relies on the power of his brother Zhao Ang to bully men and women in Long County. He does all kinds of evil and ordinary people avoid him. Ma Yuan and Ma Fu stopped the door and asked a few more questions, but were chopped down by Zhao Qu.
On the ground, when he was about to step forward and kick the door open, he saw the door open with a bang.
Ma Chao walked out from the gate with a silver gun in hand. He saw thirty or forty soldiers and two servants surrounding the gate. Ma Yuan. Ma Fu had fallen into a pool of blood and was convulsing. He couldn't help but become extremely angry and pointed forward with the silver gun in his hand.
, shouted: "Hey! Who are you? Why did you kill my servant?"
Although Ma Chao is only twelve years old, he is already seven feet tall, has a face like a crown jewel, and is extremely handsome. People who don't recognize him think he is an adult man.
Zhao Quming walked forward swaggeringly, sprinted towards the Shi's Mansion, clasped his fists, and said loudly: "This general has been ordered by Geng Bigeng, the Governor of Liangzhou, to escort General Ma Teng's family members to stay temporarily at the Governor's Mansion. Mr.
Call the family members out of the mansion quickly and get on the road early to avoid missing the mark."
"Going to the Governor's Mansion to stay temporarily?" Ma Chao frowned and said, "No need!"
Zhao Qu said: "How can I allow you to be picky and picky about my duties as a general?"
Ma Chao said: "What if I don't agree?"
"Huh?!" Zhao Qu snorted, with a ferocious look in his eyes. He glared at Ma Chao like a wolf. Ma Chao was not afraid, and there was a hint of contempt in his expression. Zhao Qu was furious and rushed forward quickly.
Come on, reach out and grab the silver spear in Ma Chao's hand. Although Ma Chao is behind the gate, he is only twelve years old after all. Zhao Qu is conceited about his martial prowess and has not yet taken this little brat in his eyes.
However, Zhao Qu soon paid the price for his carelessness!
The silver gun in Ma Chao's hand just flicked lightly, and Zhao Qu grabbed it with great force and missed it. By the time Zhao Qu realized that something was wrong, Ma Chao's silver gun had already swept back with a harsh whistling sound.
The ground slapped Zhao Qu's back, and Zhao Qu couldn't hold back. "Click! Crush! Crush!" He rushed forward a few steps and almost hit the stone steps of Sima Mansion.
Ma Chao smiled and said: "With your skills, how dare you challenge me? Go back and practice for another ten years!"
Zhao Qu was so angry that he drew his sword and rushed towards Ma Chao, shouting: "Kill you!"
Ma Chao raised his silver spear and said loudly: "Let the horse come over."
Zhao Qu rushed forward in two steps, raised the waist knife in his hand high, and slashed it viciously towards Ma Chao's head with the force of a mountain. Ma Chao let out a clear whistle, and his slender figure suddenly swayed like a ghost. Zhao Qu was sure to win with the knife.
It had already been chopped into the air, but with a clear "clang" sound, Zhao Qu's waist knife had already struck hard on the hard stone steps.
Sparks were flying, and Zhao Qu knew something was wrong. When he tried to withdraw his sword, it was already too late. Ma Chao's silver spear had already stabbed him. Zhao Qu watched helplessly as the cold light quickly approached in front of his eyes and stabbed directly into his throat.
, but because his strength has aged, he can no longer dodge.
"ha!"
The silver gun in Ma Chao's hand suddenly stopped. Zhao Qu was horrified to find that the sharp tip of the gun was pressed tightly against his throat. He could even clearly feel the terrifying coldness coming from the tip of the silver gun.
, dozens of Liangzhou soldiers standing outside the door and watching screamed in surprise.
Zhao Qu's face was ashen, but after all, he had been in the army for many years, and he had been among the dead. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind at the moment of life and death. He looked behind Ma Chao and was stunned, and even said "Eh" in surprise.
, as if he had discovered the most shocking and inexplicable thing.
"Huh?"
"Um?"
After all, Ma Chao was young and had far less battle experience than Zhao Qu. At that time, he looked behind him without thinking. Taking advantage of this moment, Zhao Qu suddenly swatted away Ma Chao's silver spear, then opened his arms and rushed forward, shooting from behind.
Zhao Qu hugged Ma Chao, and when Ma Chao came to his senses, his arms and legs were tightly entangled with Zhao Qu, and he could no longer exert any strength.
