Zhong Yao's eyes widened. He couldn't believe the facts told by Ma Chao. Zhong Yao knew very well... Ma Teng was an extremely key figure for both Cao Cao and Xiliang.
It was precisely because he wanted to protect Ma Teng that Cao Cao allowed it, and Yi Xiaotian suggested that Ma Teng be allowed to serve as an official in the court.
This is not the old mentality of two countries going to war, with the weak sending protons to the powerful as hostages in order to achieve peace.
Ma Teng went to serve as an official in the court, which was clearly an olive branch extended by Cao Cao to the Xiliang warlord.
The purpose... is to prevent possible situations like this... Cao Cao was defeated in the front, Hanzhong Zhang Lu was eyeing him, and the one who helped Chang'an stabilize the situation was clearly Han Sui.
But now...
Ma Teng is dead?
"General! The news you got from Han Sui! Haven't you ever thought that all this is just a plan of the other side? They just want to create a gap between you and Chang'an. In the end, whether you leave Chang'an or assist them,
I just fulfilled their wishes!"
Zhong Yao's mind was so clear. He was a quick-thinking person. As soon as he heard Han Sui's name, he felt that something was wrong...
"General! Listen to me... We won't mention whether Han Sui is trustworthy or not... He has colluded with Zhang Lu. Who is Zhang Lu? He is a remnant of the Yellow Turban... a traitor and traitor who wants to overthrow the Han Dynasty! He
If so, General, do you believe it too!"
The fact is that there are too many doubts about what Ma Chao said.
But...how could Zhong Yao understand Ma Chao's reasons?
Cai Zhaoji on the side held the crying Ma Yunlu in her arms, first comforting her, and then seeing Zhong Yao being agitated, she hurriedly told Ma Chao about the doubts.
"General Ma! You know how much my husband likes you... Prime Minister Cao believes in my husband, and he is currently fighting on the front line of Xiangyang... Does the general really think that at this time, the Prime Minister will do this?
Is this something that involves disregarding morality?"
"Not to mention... Mr. always sticks to his word and will never go back on his words... Since Mr. has chosen to be friends with Mr. Ma, why doesn't the general trust him in the same way?"
"Yes, General...Mr. He..."
Diao Chan and Lu Lingqi wanted to agree. They had never known each other with the Ma family. At this moment, their dissuasion actually made Ma Chao confused, and there was a hint of anger.
"Brother! Father, is he really...really dead?"
Ma Yunlu asked with a cry.
Finally... Ma Chao yelled:
"enough!!"
"It's not your group of outsiders' turn to criticize the decisions of our Ma brothers!"
"What do you know! What do you know!!"
"This is my father's armor! My second brother puts it on himself every time!"
"This is the sword that my father has used in battles for decades! I watched with my own eyes as my father used this sword to kill powerful enemies one after another!"
"What do you know!!"
Ma Chao's hysterical roar shocked everyone present. Pang De didn't want to see such a scene and turned his face to the side in pain.
He was ordered by Ma Chao to help Zhong Yao guard Chang'an, but Pang De felt the same way about Ma Teng and Ma Chao who had given him a favor... except... he was a more competent soldier.
Zhong Yaoqian opened his mouth and glanced at Ma Tie, whose eyes were lifeless, and Tie Jia, who was holding tightly in his arms.
So that's it... Zhong Yao finally understood... It turned out that it was Ma Teng's armor. The holes in the clothes hanger seemed to recreate the scene where Ma Teng was chased and eventually killed by the rebel army.
The clothes were dripping with blood...the blood clots that had long solidified looked extremely shocking at this moment.
Not to mention the horse-killing sword... Zhong Yao vaguely remembered that he had seen this horse-killing sword with his own eyes... So... I see.
Zhong Yao was stunned, and the light of hope in his eyes gradually disappeared.
Diao Chan and Lu Lingqi on the side could not say a word no matter how anxious they were.
Only Cai Zhaoji...
Cai Zhaoji frowned and looked at the two things Ma Chao said.
That is indeed Ma Teng's good armor, but it is also Ma Teng's saber...but...if you really think about it, these things mean nothing.
Naturally, Han Sui found the armor through these methods... He and Ma Teng were sworn brothers. Don't Ma Chao and the others even know this?
Of course, there are other ways to make a horse-cutting sword... If you want to pour blood on it... even chicken blood can achieve the same effect.
Cai Zhaoji felt that she might have completely seen through the other party's plan, and couldn't help but think of a letter she had sent before that was not even speculative... and she became nervous.
"Sir...Sir, if you can't discover the conspiracy just by relying on that information...then Chang'an...then the Ma brothers, will they really be labeled as treason forever?"
Cai Zhaoji did not want to see Ma Chao and others face punishment because they made wrong decisions.
But…
Ma Chao's current state made Cai Zhaoji realize that if she opened her mouth to question.
The other party is likely to lose control completely... By then, not to mention Chang'an, just a few of them may be in danger now.
"Sister! What should I do?"
Diao Chan and Lu Lingqi shouted beside them, while Cai Zhaoji thought very calmly for a moment, and finally made a sign of her arms to them.
Diao Chan and Lu Lingqi nodded aggrievedly. Since their husband was away, the one they should trust most was their eldest sister Cai Zhaoji. So after nodding, the two of them shut up obediently, but their eyes were still full of anxiety.
Seeing the stalemate between the two sides, Cai Zhaoji had to wake up Ma Yunlu in her arms:
"Sister Yunlu, I don't want to hurt you. After getting along with you for the past few days, I have discovered that you are a very kind child..."
"But at this moment, my sister suggests that you and Brother Ma Dai both listen to your elder brother's opinion, because no matter what... it is much safer to stay with your elder brother than to stay in Chang'an City."
"But! Sister...I..."
Ma Yunlu has obviously lost the ability to think independently. Hearing that his eldest brother personally admitted his father's death, Ma Yunlu is now heartbroken. The past few days with Cai Zhaoji and the others have made Ma Yunlu feel the most like him in his life.
For a few days as girls, they played together, went to the market in the city, ate delicious food, and changed into new clothes...
She really couldn't let go of the sisters in front of her.
But Cai Zhaoji's firm eyes at this moment let Ma Yunlu know that next... it was time to say goodbye.
"Sister Yunlu... listen carefully. You must remember the next words."
Suddenly, Cai Zhaoji's voice softened, but the determination in her words was stronger than before.
It's not a good strategy to retreat from the enemy...but Cai Zhaoji still thought of some ways to help Ma Chao and others identify the situation in advance.
And the key to all this naturally lies in Ma Yunlu.
Cai Zhaoji's serious eyes finally made Ma Yunlu calm down a little.
She nodded heavily, and Cai Zhaoji whispered beside her.
