In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the name Xiliang Jinma Chao originated from this.
It is located in the eastern part of the Hexi Corridor and is also the gateway of the Hexi Corridor. In 121 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ordered Huo Qubing, the general of the Hussars, to go on an expedition to Hexi and defeat the Xiongnu. In order to show the great military power of the Han Dynasty, it was named "Wuwei".
At the end of September in the eighth year of Jian'an, the weather became increasingly cold.
Wuwei County is not too big, but it is very prosperous.
In the market, there is an endless stream of Hu merchants from the Western Regions traveling to and from the Central Plains. Although the Central Plains is at war, it cannot affect the prosperity of Wuwei. Taking advantage of its convenient geographical location, the Ma family is based here, relying on the rich products of the Western Regions, and continues to grow...
The sky is a little gloomy and it seems like it's going to snow.
Ma Chao rode his horse outside Wuwei City, his heart heavy and oppressive.
Due to the failure of Hongshuiji, Ma Chao's prestige at home was greatly reduced. In addition, Wei Kang, the governor of Liangzhou, sent someone to reprimand Ma Teng and told him not to interfere in Hexi affairs. Ma Teng was furious and turned around and reprimanded Ma Chao again.
Although this was just a superficial reprimand, Ma Chao was very unhappy.
Occupying Hongze and seizing Hexi has been Ma Teng's long-standing proposition. Ma Chao's failure in Hongshuiji was not due to lack of planning, but to God's will. For this reason, Ma Chao also lost his right-hand man, Hu Bai, the mastermind
. He was not very happy at first, but after being scolded by Ma Teng, Ma Chao even felt that Ma Teng was unfair to him.
The most annoying thing is his brother Ma Tie.
His recent arrogance can be described as arrogant.
In the past, with the help of Hu Bai and Ma Chao himself being brave and good at fighting, Ma Tie did not dare to go too far even if he wanted to provoke. But now, Ma Chao suffered a defeat, which gave Ma Tie an excuse. People in front and behind often spoke out to slander Ma Chao. Ma Teng was right
I know this very well, but I turn a blind eye to it, as if I haven't heard it. This is a completely indulgent attitude.
Ma Chao felt unhappy, so he took his followers hunting outside the city in the past few days.
Fortunately, he also had a brother, Ma Dai, who followed Ma Chao and made him more or less comfortable.
After hunting two lone wolves, Ma Chao returned to Wuwei with his prey.
As soon as I got home, I saw my old housekeeper Ma Cheng walking towards me.
"My eldest son, you are finally back... If you don't come back, I will have no choice but to send people out of the city to find you."
"What do you want from me?"
Ma Chao was stunned for a moment and asked doubtfully.
"The Lord is discussing matters in the flower hall. You will know when you go there."
As he spoke, Ma Cheng glanced around and lowered his voice: "I just got the news that Hongze and the Han army have fallen out!"
"oh?"
Ma Chao was surprised and asked quickly: "When did it happen?"
"Ten days ago... Sir, please go in quickly. If you go late, the lord will be unhappy."
Ma Cheng is Ma Teng's cousin and an old subordinate of Ma Cheng. Ma Teng's father, Ma Su, was once a county lieutenant in Langgan County, Tianshui County, but later lost his official position due to crimes. Ma Teng's family environment was not good when he was a child. Thanks to Ma Cheng
Ma Teng's father helped him. Later, Ma Teng joined the army and Ma Cheng accompanied him on expeditions east and west. He actually gave Ma Teng a lot of help and was deeply trusted by Ma Teng.
When Ma Teng was young, he married a Qiang girl and gave birth to Ma Chao.
Later, Ma Teng's status became higher and higher, so he married the daughter of a large family in Jincheng and made her his wife, Ma Tie's mother. It is for this reason that Ma Teng was extremely fond of Ma Tie. That wealthy family in Jincheng
, although they are not from a famous family, they are still powerful local Han people, which makes Ma Teng feel more at ease.
Even Ma Teng himself has Qiang ancestry (after Ma Su lost his official position, he lived in a place where Qiang and Han people lived together, and he also married a Qiang girl, who was Ma Teng's mother). But from the bottom of his heart, Ma Teng recognized it more
His Han ancestry identity.
After all, how could the descendants of General Fubo Ma Yuan be hybrids?
Ma Cheng also disagrees with Ma Teng's doting on Ma Tie. This is Xiliang, where Qiang and Hu are mixed, and there are not many Han etiquette. What is talked about here is martial arts, and who has the big fist. Ma Chao himself
He followed Ma Teng in the expedition at a young age, and started fighting enemies at the age of twelve. How many achievements has he made? In the entire Xiliang area, who knows the word Jin Ma Chao? Ma Teng favored Ma Tie and alienated Ma Chao. It was really not a smart choice...
…
But Ma Cheng had no way to persuade Ma Teng and could only secretly resolve the conflict between him and his son.
Ma Chao gratefully bowed his hand to Ma Cheng, strode into the flower hall.
“If you don’t do your job properly all day long and only know how to idle around, how can you achieve great things in the future?”
As soon as he entered the flower hall, Ma Teng scolded him sternly.
Below him, brother Ma Teng and Ma Teng sat upright. Matthew was not much younger than Ma Chao, and he respected his brother very much. However, due to Ma Teng's attitude, he seemed very embarrassed to be in the middle, so he looked at his nose and looked at his nose.
The man sitting there with a look on his face could not tell what he was thinking. Ma Tie, on the other hand, had a look of gloating in his eyes, with a hint of ridicule.
"It's better to learn from your brother, read more books, and walk around the barracks more than to do nothing all day long."
Ma Chao gritted his teeth and forced a smile: "My child, please obey your father's teachings."
You old guy, you don’t deserve a good death!
You gave up my military power and took back my military symbols. Will I be laughed at if I stay in the barracks?
The resentment in his heart reached the extreme, but Ma Chao's face showed a respectful look, as if he was obeying the instructions.
Fortunately, Ma Teng also understood the importance and did not reprimand him again.
"I've called you here today to discuss a matter."
"Please give me your father's instructions."
"I got news that the Cao family's son and Hongze have turned against each other."
"Father, is the news true?"
Ma Xiu asked doubtfully: "I have also heard about Cao Peng. He is a very cautious person. How could he suddenly turn against Hongze?"
"It is said that it was Hongze Shikui who attacked Cao Peng first.
So Cao Peng went back to take revenge and led his troops to kill Shi Kui again. Speaking of this, it was not a big deal. The problem was that Cao Peng did not notify Dou Lan and killed Shi Kui directly.
Zepo is a little dissatisfied."
Ma Teng explained in a deep voice, his eyes swept over Ma Chao, and his face suddenly darkened.
He saw Ma Chao closing his eyes, as if an old monk had fallen into trance.
He frowned and asked, "Meng Qi, what do you think?"
Ma Chao opened his eyes and bowed slightly, "My child obeys his father's instructions..."
"I'm asking you, what should you do?"
Ma Teng became a little angry and shouted sharply.
Ma Chao's cheek twitched and he said solemnly: "Hongze and the Han army have turned against each other, but there has been no conflict yet. If we send troops at this time, I am afraid that the two of them will put aside their old grudges and fight side by side. I think it is not time to send troops."
It’s a good time. It’s best to wait until Hongze and the Han army really start fighting before sending troops to attack Hongze. By then, the battle will be successful.”
Although in later generations, many people thought Ma Chao was brave and foolhardy.
But in fact, Ma Chao is extremely smart.
He has been assisted by Hu Bai for many years, and he can at least analyze the stakes.
Ma Teng thought about it and felt it made sense. He was about to nod when he saw Ma Tie stood up and said, "Father, I think the eldest brother is too timid!"
Ma Chao, Ma Xiu, and Ma Dai, who had just walked in from the door, suddenly changed their expressions.
In Xiliang, Qiang and Hu people live together. If you say Ren is "cowardly", it is equivalent to pointing your finger at the other person's nose and calling him a coward.
Ma Chao was so proud that he was furious.
"What did you say?"
Before Ma Tie could reply, Ma Teng became angry.
"Meng Qi, what are you doing? I asked you to come here today just to let you express your opinions. Shu Qi is just expressing his opinions. Do you mean to do something bad to your brother by acting like this? Why don't you sit down and say more?
."
Ma Chao subconsciously clenched his fists.
But he saw Ma Dai reaching out and grabbing his arm.
Ma Chao took a deep breath and sat down again, but from the violent heaving of his chest, one could see the anger in his heart.
"Uncle, what are your ideas for my son?"
"Father, I think this is the right time to fight Hongze.
The civil strife in Hongze is still pending, and the killing of Shi Kui will inevitably lead to conflicts between Hongze and the Han army. We should seize this opportunity to send troops to capture Hongze in one fell swoop, then drive Cao Peng away and occupy Hexi. In this way, the three
In addition to the assistants, everything belongs to the father. Can great things be accomplished? If the father is still not at ease, the child has another plan... Could it be that the father has forgotten Tang Ti? Why don't the father ask him to act together? When the time comes, we will attack from two directions, and Hongze will definitely be able to
One battle and victory.”
It sounds reasonable.
"Father, don't forget, the longer we delay, the worse it will be for us."
"how do I say this?"
"The old thief Cao Cao sent troops to Hebei for the second time, and the Yuan family was about to be destroyed.
The immigrants from Hexi have already passed Xiaoguan and will arrive at the beginning of the month at the latest. Once they have established a firm foothold, it will not be that easy to deal with them... Therefore, if you want to get Hongze, you are right in front of you.
Then there will be a change.”
Ma Teng nodded repeatedly and praised Ma Tie for his intelligence.
Ma Chao, on the other hand, sat aside, quietly watching the scene of a loving father and a filial son, sneering in his heart.
"Father, my child is asking for your life. I am willing to lead a team of troops to conquer the red swamp."
“My son has such ambitions, how can a father not support him?
Well, in that case, my father will ask someone to contact Tang Ti and ask him to retire from Tuze and send troops to drive the Cao family's son out of Hexi while he is not yet firmly established."
Ma Teng said and laughed.
Ma Chao, on the other hand, just watched silently, pursed his lips, and said nothing...
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On September 23, the eighth year of Jian'an, Ma Teng sent someone to declare war on Dou Lan.
His excuse was perfect: You Hongze people attacked the Han army. You ignored the dignity of the emperor and treated it as treason. You should be punished!
By order of the Emperor, I am a former general and am on holiday in Liangzhou's military affairs.
So, I'm going to hit you!
Serving the emperor to attack unworthy ministers is fair and just.
Even Wei Kang, the governor of Liangzhou, could do nothing about this. As for Cao Peng's attitude, Ma Teng did not need to consider it. I am helping you vent your anger. We are together... If you don't know what is good and what is good, then I don't mind connecting with you.
You attack together.
On September 26th, Qiang King Tang Ti summoned the four great Qiang and Hu commanders, raised an army of 30,000, and marched towards Hongze in a mighty manner.
For a time, the war clouds in Hexi were thick and smoke was everywhere.
Dou Lan couldn't help but be shocked when he learned that Ma Teng and Tang Ti were going to send troops.
He ordered people to go to the Li family Muyuan overnight and invited Li Qi, the leader of the Li family tribe, to come to Hongshuiji to discuss countermeasures...
After Li Qi came to Hongshuiji, he only said: "The survival of Hongze depends on Cao Peng's thoughts."
Dou Lan, lost in thought. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation at ***(***.***), ***, your support is my greatest support