Chapter 363: There really is a way to have both worlds
Logically speaking, the emperor's edict should be received by kneeling down.
But it seems that Yi Xiaotian doesn't care, and Zhong Yao also doesn't care forcibly. He doesn't care whether Ma Teng kneels or not, listens or not, he just reads... After all, their edict is not true. Since it is a fake edict, it is all false.
Don't be so strict.
Barabara…
Zhong Yao read a lot, which was nothing more than praising Ma Teng, saying that he was loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and that he was stationed in Huaili to protect the country and the people...
These are not the important points, Ma Teng and Ma Chao kept their brows raised, as if the whole story they heard in their ears was nonsense.
But the last words made Ma Teng, Ma Chao, and even Ma Yunlu... their expressions froze, and they were completely uneasy.
——"Ma Teng is specially awarded the title of Guard Lieutenant and the title of General Fubo... Ma Teng is ordered to go to Beijing immediately to assist the emperor and help the Han Dynasty!"
Huo…
With the rank of Weiwei, General Fubo, he immediately went to Beijing to help the Han Dynasty. This...
Speaking of which, the official title of Weiwei is a close official of the emperor. He is in charge of the imperial army around the emperor. It is a very high-level official title.
Strictly speaking, the official title is much higher than that of the governor of a county or the governor of a state.
But even such a high-ranking official is not the focus at all in the eyes of Ma Teng and Ma Chao...
Instead, it was - "General Fubo"... These four words have profound meaning and are of great significance to the Ma family.
You must know that when Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, the "son of the plane" Han Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu re-established the Han Dynasty, and among these founding heroes, Ma Teng and Ma Chao's ancestor Fubo General Ma Yuan occupied a prominent position...
Since General Fubo Ma Yuan, the Ma family has become worse with each generation, and even now, they have a reputation of being rebellious!
The edict read by Zhong Yao was a reminder, and even more of a pardon. It was a chance for the Ma family to clear their names and regain their former glory...
To be honest, when the title "General Fubo" appeared, Ma Teng was moved, completely moved.
His current conquest in Guanzhong, leading the Xiliang children to fight everywhere, in short, is to gain a foothold in these troubled times, but in the long term, isn't it just to restore the Ma family's past glory?
Now...this glimmer of glory is before our eyes. If we take a step forward, we will receive the same honor as our ancestors. If we take a step back, we will be classified as a traitor and will never be able to stand up again...
Huh... Ma Teng took a long breath.
He was struggling and confused in his heart. He not only hoped to obtain this official title and get the opportunity to restore the glory of the Ma family, but he was also worried that the tribesmen in Xiliang would be in short supply of military rations and supplies because they lost the Yuan family...
Then I can't gain a foothold in Guanzhong!
Is there any way to have both ends of the world?
While Ma Teng was lowering his eyebrows in deep thought, Yi Xiaotian's words came out next.
"If General Ma Teng surrenders to the imperial court, wouldn't Cao Sikong and General Ma Teng become officials in the same court? We are all loyal to the Han Dynasty, and we should share weal and woe... Of course, there are many traitors among the Kansai warlords.
, General Ma Teng will help Cao Sikong fight against the Yuan family, and Cao Sikong will also help General Ma Teng to clear out Guanxi... and will even help General Ma Teng to capture the land of Yongliang. As the saying goes... two parties will benefit from cooperation, and two will suffer from division.
General Ma Teng needs to think carefully!"
Huo…
Ma Teng's eyes suddenly raised. If one united, both parties would benefit, and if divided, both parties would be hurt.
Isn’t what Yi Xiaotian proposed just the best of both worlds?
He, Ma Teng, went to the imperial court to become an official and regain the glory of his ancestors. His son, Ma Chao Shenwu, was stationed in Guanxi. If Cao Cao really had help, the land of Yongliang might not be in his pocket.
In this way, the Ma family's previous charges of rebellion were cleared;
Secondly, it can be regarded as being close to the emperor. After so many years of decline, the Ma family has finally risen again in his generation, Ma Teng;
Thirdly, the greater Ma Chao's power in Guanxi, the safer Ma Teng will be in the court, and conversely, the more assured Cao Cao is with Ma Teng in the court, the more he will spare no effort to help Ma Chao clear Guanxi!
As for the problem of lack of food, grass and military resources, it can be continuously enriched by purging Kansai... What's more, I have recently heard that the Yuan brothers are fighting each other. They are not compatible with each other. How can they tolerate Ma Teng?
An edict brings fame and fortune, and at the same time, there is a chance to seize the land of Yongliang... This, this... this is simply a bloody gain!
After thinking carefully, Ma Teng figured it out... finally figured it out.
However, the thinking process in his mind took a long time...
This made Zhong Yao very nervous.
Every time he stayed for an extra moment, Zhong Yao would murmur in his heart. If Yi Xiaotian's words did not convince Ma Teng, then... the two of them would most likely be kidnapped as hostages.
nervous…
As time passed by breath by breath, Zhong Yao's legs couldn't help but tremble, and he became more and more panicked.
Completely different from Zhong Yao's nervousness, Yi Xiaotian always behaved very calmly... He stood with his hands behind his back, as if waiting for an action from Ma Teng... an act of surrender!
And Yi Xiaotian looked confident.
Because others don't understand Ma Teng, Yi Xiaotian studied this period of history, and Ma Teng's character, characteristics, pursuits, and ideals... have long been imprinted in his memory.
In these troubled times, loyalty to the emperor, patriotism, and leaving a name in history may not mean anything to many princes, such as Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Lu Bu...
But for Ma Teng, it was completely different. His biggest dream in life was to regain the glory of his ancestors, to be loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and to serve the court. The concept of being loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and serving the court has been deeply ingrained in the bones of the Ma family since he was a child.
For this reason, from the moment he stepped into this camp, Yi Xiaotian was sure that this time he was as stable as a dog.
finally…
It took about half a cup of tea.
"Bata..." There was a sound, and Ma Teng was seen kneeling on the ground. "Ma Teng accepted the order. Thank you for your kindness! I also thank Young Master Yi for the reminder."
This is acceptance. Ma Teng accepted the appointment of the imperial court. In other words, in the camp between Yuan Shang and Cao Cao, Ma Teng unswervingly chose Cao Cao...
Phew... A big rock finally fell to Zhong Yao's heart. Not only would he no longer be held hostage, but the situation on the second battlefield in Guanzhong would also be as stable as Mount Tai!
Yi Xiaotian also smiled lightly. He handed the edict to Ma Teng and did not forget to praise him. "General Ma is indeed wise. Your decision will be of great benefit to Xiliang, the court and Cao Cao!"
In a word, Yi Xiaotian doesn't stop either...
He smiled and walked out of the Chinese army tent...
In half a cup of tea, the originally formidable "God of Fire" Yi Xiaotian suddenly became the most reliable ally of the Xiliang Army. They will jointly fight against the Yuan family's invasion and the capricious Guanzhong army.
Princes!
hehe…
The fear was eliminated, and everyone felt a lot more relaxed.
Next, it seems... it will be the turn to cooperate with the "Vulcan" Yi Xiaotian to defeat the main force of Yuan Jun, right? Think about it, fighting side by side with the Vulcan is a little exciting!
…
The two sides agreed on the next tactics and fighter planes...
Yi Xiaotian and Zhong Yao said goodbye...
Looking at Yi Xiaotian's back, Ma Teng was silent except for the infinite admiration in his heart.
Ma Chao asked Ma Yunlu beside him teasingly, "Sister, what do you think of this Yi Xiaotian?"
"He is wise and courageous. He is the most outstanding man among all the men I have ever met!" Ma Yunlu did not shy away from praising Yi Xiaotian...
Ha ha ha ha…
Ma Chao laughed happily.
"Brother, why are you laughing?" Ma Yunlu asked again...
"I have thought about it. Lu'er seems to be twenty-eight years old and has reached the age of marriage." Ma Chao put his hand on his sister Ma Yunlu's shoulder. "It's not surprising that my sister gave Yi Xiaotian such a high evaluation.
You know, what would happen if he became my brother-in-law?"
this…
Suddenly, Ma Yunlu's cheeks flushed a lot. She...she wanted to refute something, but...she found that she was speechless.
Ma Yunlu, the always carefree Princess of Xiliang, turned out to be acting like a little girl at this time.
She...she's really shy.
Hahaha…
Another sad laugh.
This time, it was not Ma Chao who laughed, but Ma Teng, who was originally silent.
Only a wisp of beard was visible on him, he was thoughtful and couldn't help but sigh. "That's great... When I help Cao Cao put down the invasion from the Yuan family, I will personally go to Xudu City to mention this marriage to Cao Cao."
…”
"father…"
A whistling sound.
This is the first time since Ma Yunlu was born that he was so shy to call him daddy.
