Chapter 395: Return to the Han Dynasty or have the surname Ma?
Cao Peng became increasingly reclusive.
For two days, I almost couldn't go out. Except for necessary physiological excretion, I mostly stayed in my room.
However, Wang Shuang and Jiang Xu came and went frequently, and everything that happened in Hongshuiji reached Cao Peng's ears in time.
Liang Yuanbi is here!
Qiu Nu is here (one of the thirty-six adults of Hongze).
Someone has arrived...
Ma Chao took people to visit Mr. So-and-so...
Cao Peng had all the news like this in his hands. Although the Hongze Alliance concerned him, he did not dare to slack off in Ma Chao's actions.
"Liang Yuanbi said that the deceased was a powerful commander from his tribe."
Li Ding sat in the room, took a sip of water, and said slowly: "After he arrived at Hongshuiji last night, General Dou asked him to identify the deceased. As expected by the general, that person was indeed Xiu. Kill everyone. According to Liang Yuanbi, this person made a mistake, and I wanted to punish him, but he got wind of it and ran away..."
Cao Peng asked curiously: "What did General Dou say?"
"General Dou didn't say anything. He just returned the body to Liang Yuanbi and never pursued the matter further."
"The murderer..."
"I don't know who the murderer is, and Liang Yuanbi doesn't know very well either.
It’s just that that guy has a lot of enemies outside, and maybe the enemies heard about it, so they took action to kill him.”
At first glance, this explanation makes sense.
But if you think about it carefully, you will find that there are too many flaws in it. However, Cao Peng would not say it out loud. He just smiled and fell into deep thought. Li Ding chatted with Cao Peng for a while, then left. Wait. After Li Ding left, Cao Peng immediately found Wang Shuang. He took out half of the tiger charm, hesitated for a moment, and then handed it to Wang Shuang.
"Wang Shuang, you set off immediately to find Deng Fan.
When you see Deng Fan, tell him and ask him to bring Xibutu to me. Remember, anyone who refuses to surrender can be killed."
Jiang Xu was stunned for a moment, and his eyes suddenly changed when he looked at Cao Peng.
After Wang Shuang left, Cao Peng glanced at Jiang Xu and said in a deep voice, "Ji Zhi has something to say?"
Jiang Xu hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Master, do you want to beat Xiutuge?"
"Of course!"
"But……"
"Ji Zhi, I asked you to contact Liang Yuanbi on behalf of Xiutu before, but Liang Yuanbi refused, right?"
Jiang Xu nodded, "That's right."
"I remember you told me that you didn't see Liang Yuanbi."
"Exactly."
"You are looking for an introduction from Xiutuge. Logically speaking, even if Liang Yuanbi is missing, in terms of etiquette, you represent the imperial court and the face of my Han Dynasty. He, Liang Yuanbi, is not a person who does not understand etiquette. , I have a deep relationship with the Han Dynasty, and I should at least have some contact with you. But he didn’t, and he didn’t even have the simplest courtesy. Is it because of him? You told me at the time that Liang Yuanbi refused, and I was thinking this matter.
Xiutuge's condition is not good, like a lost dog, he doesn't even have a place to live...
At this time, it would be of great benefit if he could get the support of the court. But this guy refused without hesitation! Ji Zhi, have you ever thought about the reason for this? It's very simple, Liang Yuanbi found a better way out... ...Or, he thinks it is a better way out. Hongze Doulan? Although he is quite prestigious in Hongze, when it comes to the way out, he is probably just trying to protect himself. And Tan Zhe is about to leave, and it is impossible to give him much. Help, so where will Liang Yuanbi's way out be? I only doubted it before, but now I am basically sure.
Xiliang Ma Teng!
Liang Yuanbi must have surrendered to Ma Teng, or he and Ma Teng have reached an agreement.
I'm not sure of the specific content, but what is certain is that Liang Yuanbi has betrayed Dou Lan..."
Jiang Xu couldn't help but be dumbfounded when he heard this.
After a long while, he finally came back to his senses and said softly: "Doesn't that mean Hongze will be in danger?"
Xiutuge and Hongze's thirty-six tribes relied on each other to achieve stability in these years. If Xiutuge betrayed Hongze, Hongze would be like a lame man, and he might no longer be able to resist the West.
Ryoma Ten's attack.
If Hongze is lost, Cao Peng's detour space in Hexi will inevitably shrink.
If he loses Hongze, it will be more difficult for him to gain a foothold in Hexi...
Since Jiang Xu decided to defect to Cao Peng, he naturally had to consider Cao Peng. For a moment, Jiang Xu couldn't help but become anxious.
"Hongze is indeed in danger.
But Dou Lan is not a fuel-efficient lamp... Hehe, in my opinion, God will help me to regain my glory."
Seeing Jiang Xu's confused look, Cao Peng smiled.
"No need to worry Ji Zhi, you and I just need to watch a good show quietly and you will understand my intentions."
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It's autumn, the air is crisp and the red water is gathering outside, making it especially lively.
In a temporary camp, soldiers dressed in various military uniforms stood solemnly. Inside the camp gate, a high platform towered, and under the high platform, stood three hundred soldiers, each with their chests and belly high, showing their arrogance.
spirit.
Clang clang clang!
Thirty-six bronze bells rang, and thirty-six men headed by Dou Lan stepped onto the high platform.
Li Ding, as Li Qi's representative, was also among the thirty-six people. Under the high platform, there were also Ma Chao, Liang Yuanbi and others, all of whom had solemn faces and were silent.
Under the leadership of Dou Lan, the thirty-six members of the Hongze tribe first offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, and then came down from the high platform.
This is also a custom of the Hongze people. Whenever something big happens, they must first offer sacrifices to heaven and earth and to their ancestors. There is a potential meaning here, that is, the thirty-six tribes of Hongze are closely related, and under the heroic spirits of their ancestors
, discuss and sign, make a covenant, and never break it. For hundreds of years, this has been a custom, and it has never been violated once...
I remember that back then, the ancestors of the thirty-six tribes formed an alliance outside the Hongshui Collection.
Now, they will discuss the future of the Thirty-Sixth Division of Hongze under the watchful eyes of the ancestors of the Thirty-Sixth Division!
Dou Lan wore armor and came to Ma Chao and Liang Yuanbi with a solemn expression.
"My eldest son, Mr. Liang, please follow me into the account."
Ma Chao and Liang Yuanbi looked at each other, smiled slightly, said thank you, and then walked into the tent with Dou Lan.
Afterwards, thirty-six adults filed in.
After everyone entered, three hundred sharp soldiers came forward and surrounded the tent to prevent other people from approaching.
The big tent is very large, more than 600 square meters.
Ma Chao and Liang Yuanbi knelt down to sit on Dou Lan's head, while the thirty-six tribesmen were divided into four rows and knelt down on the mat.
According to regulations, each adult can bring one attendant.
Divided into two rows, they knelt close to the curtain of the big tent. Cao Peng attended this alliance as Li Ding's entourage. Beside him was Dou Hu, son of Dou Lan. And facing Cao Peng,
Ma Chao’s follower and mastermind, Hu Bai...
Cao Peng and Dou Hu knew each other once, so they were not strangers.
However, when Cao Peng and Hu Bai's eyes met, Hu Bai was slightly startled, and a look of doubt appeared on his face unconsciously. He squinted his eyes and stared at Cao Peng. When Cao Peng looked towards him, he quickly smiled.
, nodded in greeting.
Cao Peng was also very polite and nodded to Hu Bai.
"I invite you all to come here today to plan Hongze's future.
The imperial court has decided to regain Hexi and ordered soldiers and horses to station in Lian County. It is said that there are as many as 5,000 people...
The chief general of Lian County is named Deng Fan. It is said that he was transferred from Hedong and is a fierce general.
However, the specific person in charge of Hexi affairs has not yet been found out... In the past, the imperial court abandoned Hexi, leaving us homeless. Over the past hundred years, although we have occasionally contacted each other, they have mostly taken advantage of us. Since General Duan
, Hongze has no connection with the imperial court anymore. Now that Hexi is suddenly being taken back, where should I, Hongze, go?
General Ma Teng of Xiliang sent the eldest son to persuade, hoping that the Hongze people would obey the Ma family's orders... General Ma, after General Fubo, Meng Qi is even known as the number one tiger general in Xiliang.
Neither will be unfamiliar.
Meng Qi said: If Hongze returns to Xiliang, it will be the same as before without any changes.
At the same time, if Hongze is attacked, the Ma family will provide sufficient support, regardless of the Qiang and Hu or the imperial troops.
What do you think we should do?"
Dou Lan's voice was very loud, but his tendency could not be heard in his words.
After he finished speaking, he remained silent and his eyes swept over Master Thirty-Six with scorching eyes...
"My ancestor was unwell, so his nephew attended.
During this alliance discussion, my ancestors had given orders, and all of them were based on what General Dou said, so my nephew will not express any more ideas."
Li Ding was the first to speak, clearly stating his position.
Dou Lan's decision is the Li family's decision, and he and Dou Lan remain consistent.
After saying that, Li Ding sat down, like an old monk in trance, without saying a word. Cao Peng couldn't help but narrowed his eyes, and thought to himself: As expected, although Li Qi swore in front of me, on key issues,
He will still follow Dou Lan. In other words, if Dou Lan wants to join Ma Teng, then Li Qi will also join Ma Teng...
Although Li Qi was once a captain of the Han Dynasty, he had lived in Hongze for decades, and from the bottom of his heart, he still supported Dou Lan.
Fortunately, I didn't place my bet on Li Qi!
"When the imperial court abandoned Hexi, our ancestors of the thirty-six tribes made an oath. If one day the imperial court regains Hexi, the people of the thirty-six tribes will serve the imperial court... Brother Dou, I only have one question, is the imperial court really good?
Are you going to regain Hexi? Or are you just like Duan Qiao, who has used us up and ignored us? It’s easy to talk about other things, but I just want to know the determination of the imperial court."
This person's name is Ma Lun, but he is not from the Ma clan in Xiliang.
His words also made everyone nod their heads. It can be seen that the reputation of the imperial court is not very good here.
Dou Lan said: "I don't know who the imperial court sent out to control Hexi.
But until now, Deng Fan from Lian County has not contacted me, so I don’t know whether this is true or false.”
"That means you are insincere?"
A tribal leader said solemnly: "Perhaps in the eyes of the imperial court, Hongze people like us have long been reduced to barbarians. If the imperial court really wants to regain Hexi, I dare say that we people are most likely to be targeted by the imperial court.
.Furthermore, since Duan Jiong, the imperial court has never had anything to do with us...but General Ma is a descendant of Liangzhou and has always been friendly with us. General Ma is the successor of General Fubo, and Meng Qi has the courage to overlord.
In my opinion, instead of surrendering to the imperial court, it is better to be friends with General Ma. Anyway, General Ma is also a Han official, so it can be regarded as surrendering to the imperial court..."
After saying this, there was a lot of discussion in the big tent.
Some people believe that they should abide by the orders of their ancestors and obey the imperial court's orders; others believe that the Ma family is powerful and deeply rooted in Liangzhou and should cooperate with the Ma family. Both sides hold different opinions and quarrel with each other endlessly.
Dou Lan didn't stop him either, he just listened quietly.
Gradually, the voices supporting cooperation with the Ma family became louder and louder, and those who favored joining the imperial court were at a disadvantage...
"Master Liang, what do you think?"
Dou Lan suddenly spoke and stared at Liang Yuanbi. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation at ***(***.***).***, your support is mine.
