Malen stood up, took two steps forward, cupped his hands and said, "Master Dou, how do you say this?"
Dou Lan glanced at Ma Lun, nodded, and then stood up.
But the moment Dou Lan stood up, Cao Peng's eyes quietly narrowed into a slit. He lowered his arms, and his muscles trembled in the sleeves very regularly. An iron meteor slipped silently from the sleeves and fell.
into the palm of your hand.
During the alliance, there are rigid regulations on the weapons worn by the participants.
Long weapons are not allowed, and everyone only needs to wear a short sword. There are also certain restrictions on the length of this short weapon. If it exceeds three feet, it cannot be brought into the venue. Therefore, many people only have a short sword on their body.
Just in case, Cao Peng brought four iron meteors and hid them in his sleeves.
One hand caught the iron meteor, and the other hand quietly placed it on the handle of the short knife beside him.
At this time, everyone's attention was attracted by Dou Lan. Even Dou Hu, including Dou Hu, did not notice Cao Peng's action.
Dou Lan stared at Ma Chao and said in a deep voice: "I have also heard of Cao Sikong.
As for whether he is as arrogant and domineering and has evil intentions as the eldest son said? It is not yet known. However, the eldest son...
Haha, I have something to ask you, and I would like to ask the eldest son to clarify your doubts."
Ma Chao's heart trembled, but he didn't say anything and just nodded...
Dou Lan said: "Master Liang has been friends with Hongze for more than ten years, and it is known to all women and children in Hexi. Since the eldest son is wholeheartedly thinking about me, Hongze, why did he discuss with me, Hongze, while secretly colluding with Master Liang to attack Geng
Iamakihara?"
A tribe leader suddenly raised his head and looked at Dou Lan in astonishment.
"Brother Dou, Liang Yuanbi attacked my Muyuan?"
"Last night, Xiu Tu had two thousand soldiers and horses each. He stayed with his wise brother Mu Yuan and suddenly launched an attack."
Master Geng stood up loudly, "Seriously?"
"Absolutely true."
"Liang Yuanbi..."
Master Geng was furious. He pointed his finger at Liang Yuanbi, his lips were trembling, and he could not speak for a long time. No wonder Master Geng looked like this. The Muyuan of his Geng family was located next to the Muyuan where Xiutu and others lived. At the beginning,
, Dou Lan was also hesitant about whether to take Liang Yuanbi in. Although the relationship between the two was good, he could not trust too much in the character of the Qiang and Hu Xiongnu. However, Master Geng strongly agreed at the time and finally passed the matter.
The reason is very simple!
Master Geng's tribe is not too big, and among the thirty-six tribes, it is below average.
If he wants to gain a greater voice in Hongze, he must have enough power. However, the thirty-six tribes seem to be one, and they are wary of each other. This also makes Master Geng always worried. After learning that Xiutu
Everyone was about to come, and he immediately saw the benefits. Tu Gehu Qi was a rare elite soldier in Liangzhou. Although he was attacked by the Qiang Hu, he was not as good as before, after all, his strength was still there. If he and Tu Gehu were
If the cavalry formed an alliance, Lord Geng's strength would definitely be improved. In fact, after Xiutu's people settled down, Lord Geng's status among the thirty-six tribes had indeed been improved. Therefore, how could Lord Geng also
Unexpectedly, everyone in Xiutu would attack him.
Liang Yuanbi, expressionless.
And Ma Chao showed a sneer...
The loss of Master Geng's pasture means that the northwest gate of Hongze is open.
"Non-my family, its heart must be different!"
Master Geng pointed at Liang Yuanbi, cursed fiercely, turned around and left.
Dou Lan said: "Brother, where are you going?"
"Of course I'll rush back..."
"My dear brother, what's the point of going back now?"
"But……"
Dou Lan smiled and said, "Dear brother, please take a seat first.
We can take our time to figure this out. Besides, haven't you noticed that there is one less person here today?"
"who?"
Master Geng glanced at the big tent and saw no clues.
Dou Lan turned her head, looked at Liang Yuanbi and said, "Liang Yuanbi, what do you have to say?"
Liang Yuanbi raised her face, showing no sign of regret. He just smiled lightly and said to Dou Lan: "Brother Dou, since the words have come to this, there is no need for Xiao Wang to hide it. Now the Geng family has lost its original land, and Hongze has no trace."
The danger can be defended. And my three thousand cavalry of Brother Tu are ready to attack. It only takes one day to attack the city... There are still eight thousand cavalry stationed in the west of Xiitu Gemuyuan. If brother, you don't know the current affairs,
That’s when the red color turns red.”
The big tent suddenly fell into unspeakable silence.
After a long while, Ma Lun cursed loudly: "Ma Mengqi, is this the kindness of your Ma family?"
Ma Chao smiled solemnly, "I don't want Hongze to suffer from war, but if General Dou doesn't understand current affairs, then Meng Qi will have no choice but to offend him. Today, Meng Qi has expressed enough sincerity. But I don't know how General Dou will respond.
I?"
Dou Lan looked at Ma Chao and suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed.
"I have known for a long time that your Ma family is the biggest disaster in Xiliang.
Ma Chao, do you think you have a chance to win? But I might as well tell you that Hongze would rather surrender to the imperial court than collude with you. If you cooperate with the imperial court, even if Hongze is dependent, he will still be the master of Hongze. But if
If we cooperate with your Ma family, we will only end up with no bones left. Brother Geng, you don’t have to worry, your Muyuan is still there."
"ah?"
Liang Yuanbi laughed, "Brother Dou, do you think Old Geng Muyuan's hundreds of soldiers can stop my two thousand fine cavalry?"
"Old Geng's men may not be able to do it, but Li Qi's troops are enough."
"Li Qi?"
Dou Lan sneered, "When have you ever seen such an important alliance? Will Uncle Li show up?"
Master Geng finally reacted, and took three steps at a time to reach Dou Lan. He grabbed Dou Lan's arm and said, "Brother Dou, do you really mean what you said?"
"Suo'eqing died outside my house. That night I ordered someone to secretly contact Li Qi and ordered him to lead his troops to rescue your Muyuan.
Although I didn't know at the time that Liang Yuanbi would attack your Muyuan, I had to be cautious. If your ranch was lost, Hongze would have no chance of defending it. By then, Ma Teng would be able to march straight in, and I, Hongze, would be...
…
Sir, you said that those who know the current affairs are heroes.
Dou Lan is not talented, but he is a stubborn person. You said that Cao Sikong is a Han traitor, but I don't see anything. But I know that your father and son have long coveted my Hongze. Yes, my ancestors ordered me to let him
We serve the court. But our ancestors did not say whether it was the court of the Liu family or the court of the Cao family. It does not matter who we serve. What is important is that this court should be worthy of our service. In Dou's opinion, you immediately
The family's court is not worthy of my Hongze's service. Therefore, I do not agree to cooperate with the Ma family. If Bei Zhonglang sends someone here, I, Hongze, can negotiate with them.
Gentlemen, what do you say?"
There was silence in the big tent.
Everyone knows that this is a critical period that determines Hongze's future.
When Dou Lan expressed his thoughts, no one was willing to stand up and express his position. Even Mr. Geng showed hesitation.
Three thousand Tugehu cavalry and eight thousand Ma family troops.
If they really want to break up, Hongze will inevitably face a situation where his life is in ruins.
What is the attitude of the Beizhonglang general named Cao Peng? It is still unknown. But if he really falls out with the Ma family, can Hongze stop the Ma family's cavalry? This has to make everyone think deeply, so that no one can
Stand up and respond.
"My dear nephew, what do you say?"
Li Ding stood up and bowed his hands, "My nephew will continue to advance and retreat with General Dou as he said before. General Dou's decision is also the decision of the four thousand young and old of my Li family. My nephew does not agree to cooperate with the Ma family. That's how it is."
"X also does not agree to cooperate with Ma."
Master Geng no longer hesitated and made his position clear.
As Dou Lan said, by joining the imperial court, the Hongze people are at least the masters of Hongze. Even if they are no longer as free as before, they can still ensure their own interests. But if they join the Ma family, the end result is unimaginable.
.
Ma Lun loudly pulled out his dagger, pointed at Ma Chao and cursed: "A certain family and you are not at odds with each other."
"Yes, I swear not to be in conflict with each other!"
"So what about the Ma family? Weren't we just powerful horse thieves back then? Although we are not talented, we will never bow to a group of horse thieves."
"..."
Ma Chao's face suddenly turned livid.
I saw him holding the table with both hands and standing up.
"Since you don't know the current affairs, then wash your necks and wait to die."
"It's not certain who will die, Ma Mengqi. Now that you're here, don't even think about leaving."
Ma Lun shouted loudly, raised the knife and was about to step forward.
But Ma Chao was unafraid and sneered: "Ma Lun, do you want to test the power of my sword?"
"Master Ma, stop."
Dou Lan stepped forward and stopped Ma Lun.
"There is a way of saying that when two countries are at war, the envoys should not be killed.
Since the eldest son is here today under orders, I will not embarrass you. Go back and tell Ma Teng that I, from Hongze, will never bow to him."
Cao Peng frowned and cursed secretly in his heart.
It's bullshit that the two countries are fighting each other without killing each other, and they have made trouble like this. Why are you still sticking to the rules? How can you let Ma Chao go so easily? Killing him is like cutting off Ma Teng's arm... Let him go today
Ma Chao, that would be like letting the tiger go back to the mountain.
Thinking of this, Cao Peng took a step forward.
Dou Hu quickly grabbed Cao Peng and said softly: "Brother, don't be impulsive... Ma Chao is a very brave man. If we take action here, I'm afraid there will be too many casualties."
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment and then understood.
Ma Chao's reputation for bravery is well-known in Liangzhou, and Dou Lan is also wary. The space in the big tent is small, and there are many people, so it is inevitable that his hands will be tied up. If he takes action at this time, even if he kills Ma Chao, he will suffer heavy casualties.
It seems that Dou Lan is not confused...
"Young Master, let's go!" Dou Lan said, "Next time we meet, you and I will be enemies rather than friends."
"In that case, Mr. Liang, let's go."
Ma Chao held the hilt of his sword and walked towards the outside of the tent.
His departure attracted the attention of many people, and even Cao Peng was subconsciously attracted to Ma Chao.
Hu Bai and Liang Yuanbi followed Ma Chao closely, and when they were about to walk out of the tent, Hu Bai suddenly stopped...
"General Dou, take care of yourself."
Hu Bai cupped his hands and bowed politely before saying goodbye.
Dou Lan smiled slightly, let go of Ma Lun, and returned the favor to Hu Bai.
"General Dou, be careful."
At the moment when Dou Lan returned the gift, Ma Lun suddenly showed a cruel smile, turned around suddenly, and stabbed out the short knife in his hand fiercely in an instant, straight towards Dou Lan's chest... (To be continued. If you like this
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