Oaths of alliance were common in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
At that time, in order to consolidate internal unity and attack hostile forces, the princes of the world and the ministers of various countries held a restrictive etiquette, which was the oath of alliance. In the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, alliances were mostly based on bloodshed, not high-fives.
During the Han Dynasty, high-fives and oaths of alliance appeared.
This kind of oath is only a verbal agreement, and there is no signing of the covenant, nor is it like the contracts and other procedures that will be formulated in later generations. Maybe it is not legally binding, but in ancient times, the oath was a very serious matter, and it is said that what is said is said.
This is the truth. Once you make an oath, you cannot easily go back on it.
Wang Can and Ma Teng high-fived their oath, which means that both parties must implement it and must not cheat.
In this way, Wang Can captured Chang'an effortlessly and without spending a single soldier.
He thought about how he had captured Ma Chao and Pang De, and felt a little proud in his heart. Although this approach was despised, when the two armies were fighting, each had their own plans. It didn't matter what method they used, the most important thing was the result.
In history, Zhuge Liang burned Bowangpo, Zhou Yu burned Chibi, Guan Yu flooded the Seventh Army, and Lu Xun burned Yiling. The results of these battles were countless casualties. Countless soldiers were buried in the fire and sea floods. Their strategies were vicious and shocking.
Clicking his tongue, Wang Can detained Ma Chao to threaten Ma Teng. Although the method was despicable, it was also the most direct and did not waste a single soldier.
Wang Can picked up the wine bottle and saluted Ma Teng: "General Ma, I'm waiting for good news!"
Ma Teng stared at Wang Can, grunted twice, took a sip of wine, cupped his fists and said, "Goodbye!"
Although Ma Teng agreed to Wang Can's request, it did not mean that Ma Teng was willing. Especially for Ma Chao's safety, Ma Teng actually gave away his powerful generals, which made Ma Teng very uncomfortable. On the surface, he agreed
Wang Can's words made it seem like Pang De had really surrendered, but deep down, Ma Teng couldn't be persuaded by Wang Can in just a few words.
Because Wang Can's words are half true and half false and cannot be taken seriously.
However, all this was caused by Ma Chao.
If Ma Chao hadn't thought of meeting Wang Can for a while, today's situation would not have happened.
Ma Teng stood up and left. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He wished he could kill the impulsive, arrogant and unruly son, or ignore Ma Chao's safety. However, Ma Chao was his most valued son and could not be abandoned. It could be said that Ma Chao had placed his trust in him.
All Ma Teng's hopes made Ma Teng so regressive and forbearing.
He returned to the attendants who were protecting him, got on his horse, and walked back. When Ma Teng led the troops back to the camp, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.
On the other side, Wang Can also ordered the soldiers to pack their things and ride back.
After Wang Can returned to the camp, he first went to Ma Chao's camp and told the news that Ma Chao would be released. Then, he went to the camp where Pang De lived and told Pang De that Ma Teng had promised to send his wife and children.
After Pang De learned the news, he fell silent. Wang Can had already reached this point, what else could he do?
There is no choice but to remain silent.
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Xiliang Army, the main tent of the Chinese Army.
After Ma Teng returned to the camp, the generals of the army came to the big tent to pay homage to Ma Teng. They all wanted to know the final result and how Ma Teng handled the matter.
Ma Teng glanced at the generals standing in the tent and noticed that all the generals looked expectant. He said with a smile: "I have agreed to Wang Can's request to withdraw my troops immediately and withdraw from Chang'an. Wang Can detained Pang De.
He also asked me to send Pound's wife and children to be with Pound, and I agreed."
As soon as the voice fell, the big tent immediately became a mess.
Each of the generals had earth-colored faces and an incredible look in their eyes.
Promising Wang Can like this was too hasty and disregarded the morale of the army. Once word spread about Ma Teng's promise to Wang Can, the soldiers under his command would immediately mutiny, because what Ma Teng did made the Xiliang army lose face, and Ma Teng
However, Teng retreated again and again for Ma Chao, and even sent Pang De's family to Wang Can's camp, which was unacceptable.
Not only that, Ma Teng was still smiling, which made the lieutenant general feel depressed.
Not long after, a tall and thin general stood up, clasped his fists and said, "My lord, I have one last thing to say, and I won't be happy if I don't say it."
Ma Teng waved his hand and said, "Speak, I am all ears."
The general looked indignant, with an excited expression on his face, and said: "My lord, regardless of the morale of the three armies and the face of the Xiliang army, my lord agreed to Wang Can's request. This is a shame for our Xiliang army, and I will be ashamed of it."
At this point, the general knelt down on the ground with a plop, clasped his fists and said: "Please, my lord, send troops to attack Wang Can. I am willing to be the vanguard. Even if I die on the battlefield, I will have no regrets. If I retreat without fighting, I will be in Xiliang."
What a disgrace to the army!"
At the end of the sentence, the general's eyes were slightly red, and his face was filled with sadness and anger.
Immediately afterwards, another school captain stood up, lifted up his robe, knelt on the ground, clasped his fists and said: "Master, although the life of the eldest son is important, if the eldest son knows that the lord continues to give in regardless of the face of the Xiliang army, I am afraid that he will be killed."
When the young master finds out, he will be so ashamed and angry that he will not support the lord's idea and ask the lord for an order to attack Wang Can."
At this time, all the generals in the big tent looked angry and ashamed.
Ma Teng saw everyone's expressions and said calmly: "Who else wants to speak, please tell them all!"
"Plop! Plop..."
In the big tent, every general knelt on the ground with one knee on the ground, clasping their fists and saying: "Please give the order, my lord, to attack Wang Can!" All the generals were willing to risk their lives and wanted to fight Wang Can to the death.
As the saying goes, punishment should not be punished. They all knelt down to petition, and Ma Teng could not punish at will.
It is normal for a lieutenant general to be buried in Semmagedith and die on the battlefield.
However, retreating without a fight, being threatened by Wang Can at every turn, and sending Pang De's wife and children to Wang Can's camp, what kind of logic is this? The Xiliang Army has lost face, so the general of the army did not care about his own
Concerned about their safety, they all asked Ma Teng for orders, wanting to go to war and lead troops to attack Wang Can.
Ma Teng saw all the generals kneeling on the ground, raising their hands in vain, and said: "Stand up, listen to me. After I finish speaking, if you think we should fight again, then lead your troops to fight. I will never stop you."
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"promise!"
After hearing this, the generals all stood up and looked at Ma Teng, waiting for Ma Teng to explain.
Ma Teng said in a deep voice: "I can understand and understand your feelings. However, I will lead the army to fight Wang Can. Whether I can defeat Wang Can is unknown? What you consider is the morale of the army. I consider it.
It’s not just whether we can win this war, but also Meng Qi’s safety, so we reluctantly agreed to Wang Can’s request.”
"However, Wang Can is only temporarily arrogant and complacent. He will definitely regain all his face."
"Although Wang Can showed off his majesty for a while, I will never let him stand up again."
"Yes! I did agree to Wang Can's withdrawal from Chang'an, but I didn't say to return to Xiliang. Wang Can wants to take control of Chang'an, that's good, we let him take control of Chang'an, and wait until Wang Can relaxes his vigilance and leads the troops in
When we take control of Chang'an, we will unite with Yang Feng in Chang'an City, attack from both inside and outside, encircle the two armies, and then kill Wang Can."
Ma Teng waved his fist heavily and said impassionedly: "First agree to Wang Can's request, and then pretend to withdraw from Chang'an, so that Meng Qi can be rescued. When Wang Can led his troops into Chang'an, Yang Feng suddenly came out of the city.
If we make a sudden comeback, we can catch Wang Can by surprise and have him buried in Chang'an."
With burning eyes, he looked at the generals below and asked, "What do you think of my plan?" Ma Teng stared at the generals in the tent, with a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.
"My lord is wise!"
I don't know who shouted first, and the other generals also shouted loudly.
Obviously, all the generals took advantage of the situation and agreed with Ma Teng's strategy. They first led the troops and pretended to retreat, then lured Wang Can into Chang'an, and finally fought back to kill Wang Can.
PS: The second update of the fourth chapter has reached 600 chapters. It’s worth celebrating. Let’s throw flowers, haha!
