Chapter 1353 Famous scene! Confrontation in court (3/5 ask for a monthly ticket~)
Bai Xiaowen has been letting Liu Beijun's surrendered generals go. In addition to Yizhou's initial decision and busy affairs, he also has a deeper purpose, which is Ma Chao.
During the last ambush battle on the Lianyun Plank Road, Ma Chao did not follow Bai Xiaowen's instructions and rashly pursued Liu Bei. As a result, he was repulsed by Zhao Yun who was behind, and most of his two to three thousand cavalry were killed and scattered.
Ma Chao felt ashamed, so he gathered up the scattered troops and frightened the horses. Finally, the three thousand cavalry did not suffer too much loss.
However, Ma Chao made another huge mistake, that is, he missed the battle of Jiangyang. He was originally lacking in resourcefulness, and he never expected that Bai Xiaowen would lead his army to intercept Liu Bei and Zhang Fei when they met.
Disobeying military orders and delaying the opportunity to fight were punished with two crimes. Ma Chao was even more embarrassed to see Bai Xiaowen.
However, when he heard that Liu Bei had been captured, Ma Chao was eager for revenge, so he took the initiative to see Bai Xiaowen. In addition to accepting the punishment for his crime, he also hoped that Bai Xiaowen would remember his previous promise and let him confront Liu Bei and avenge his father's murder.
Bai Xiaowen is looking forward to this famous scene.
After making sufficient preparations, Bai Xiaowen summoned the three brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang in the lobby of the Governor's Mansion.
"Big brother! Third brother!"
"Big brother, second brother!"
"Second brother, third brother!"
These days, Liu, Guan, and Zhang are being held separately and have not seen each other.
Now that the brothers meet again, all three of them have tears in their eyes.
It is worth mentioning that Guan Yu was not originally a prisoner, but after he came to Chengdu and saw that his eldest brother and third brother were both in prison, he asked to be imprisoned.
"How have you three been these past few days?" Bai Xiaowen said with a smile, "I have told the jailer to treat you well. Judging from your complexion, you look pretty good."
Liu Bei had a complicated look on his face. He turned to face Bai Xiaowen, bowed his hands and said, "It is enough for a dying man to see his brothers again. Duke Yan then asked Liu Bei to beheaded and let my two brothers go."
Guan Yu said angrily: "Brother, what are you talking about? The three of my brothers are sworn brothers in Taoyuan, and we swear to live and die together. My younger brother was captured in Jiameng Pass and did not die on the spot. He just cared about the sworn friendship in Taoyuan and wanted to stay and be useful.
I hope to see you again. It is a great joy for us brothers to gather together and go to hell together to live up to our oath of sworn brotherhood!"
Zhang Fei slapped his thigh: "Me too!"
Guan Yu said again: "My brother is going to die alone, and my third brother and I are living in an ignoble way. How can we face the world? Never mention the word of begging for mercy again!"
Zhang Fei nodded heavily: "Me too!"
Liu Bei burst into tears. He held his two brothers with each hand and sighed: "Okay, okay! Liu Bei has not achieved much in his life. With two brothers who treat each other with sincerity, he will have no regrets in his life."
Zhang Fei burst into tears: "Me too!"
Bai Xiaowen coughed: "I'm sorry to disturb the brotherhood between the three of you...but I have one more important thing that I need to ask clearly."
Liu Bei and the three of them all showed doubts.
Bai Xiaowen said: "Call Ma Chao in."
The officials' voices were heard, and soon, Ma Chao strode into the hall.
The look of doubt on Zhang Fei's face became stronger, and Guan Yu was thoughtful; but Liu Bei's face changed slightly, and he looked a little guilty.
Ma Chao first paid homage to Bai Xiaowen, and then looked at Liu Bei angrily. His eyes were like a sharp sword unsheathed, almost piercing Liu Bei.
Zhang Fei took a step forward and shouted: "You are so rude!"
Ma Chao scolded: "Young man! You still have the nerve to say that a certain family is rude, and you are shameless?"
In fact, Zhang Fei and Liu Bei are still in a state of serious injury. They will definitely be defeated by Ma Chao, but they can't lose with a sigh of relief.
Guan Yu's injury has healed and he has regained his fighting strength. In addition, this is the hall hosted by Bai Xiaowen, so Ma Chao did not act rashly.
Bai Xiaowen smiled and said: "Wait a minute to argue." He looked sideways at Ge Xuan: "Taoist priest, you have witnessed the death of General Ma Chao's father and old General Ma Teng with your own eyes. Why don't you explain it clearly."
Ge Xuanji first said: "This matter has been contaminated by cause and effect, so naturally I will not get out of it. I am about to discuss the matter separately for the two families and distinguish the right from wrong."
Therefore, Ge Xuan explained the art of praying for peace, the principles of curse and killing methods, and the process of Ma Teng's treatment and death after being sent to Yedu, all the way to Ma Chao's revenge on his father and his army to attack Tongguan.
Zhang Fei said: "What does this matter have to do with my elder brother? Either Yuan Xi did it, or Zhang Lu did it. We brothers are not like those young men who dare to do it but dare not admit it."
Bai Xiaowen chuckled and said: "At that time, General Ma was sent to Yedu. If I cured him, I would be able to pacify Yongliang without any effort. As for Zhang Lu, he has lost the opportunity to compete for Guanzhong and has no chance to win.
It is necessary to have a grudge with the Xiliang army. It can be said that Zhang Lu and I's motives for doing this have been overturned. Now it seems that the biggest suspect is Liu Bei."
Bai Xiaowen ignored Zhang Fei's shouting and said calmly:
"First, under Liu Bei's command, there are capable men and women who are capable of using the art of praying for peace and cursing General Ma to death.
"Second, provoking the Xiliang army to fight with the imperial court can buy time for Liu Bei to take over Sichuan. In this way, if he has the motive and ability, Liu Bei will naturally be suspected."
Liu Bei was silent, and Guan Yu said in a deep voice: "Do you have any evidence?"
Bai Xiaowen smiled and said: "The lobbyist who persuaded Ma Chao to target me was Jian Yong under Liu Bei's account."
As soon as he finished speaking, the chubby Jian Yong was brought to the front of the hall.
Ma Chao pointed his halberd and said, "That's exactly who he is!"
Jian Yong was a little surprised and confused.
Bai Xiaowen added: "Moreover, the lobbyist who persuaded Zhang Lu to abandon Guanzhong and clear up his suspicions was also a counselor under Liu Bei's account. Please come up."
Xu Shu was brought to the hall. He behaved much calmer than Jian Yong. He glanced at Liu Guanzhang, then at Jian Yong and Ma Chao, and he had an idea in his heart.
Bai Xiaowen said: "Xu Shu, you disguised yourself as a blessing, came to Zhang Lu's command, and persuaded him to write to Ma Chao and give up the land in Guanzhong. Who instructed you?"
Xu Shu remained silent.
Bai Xiaowen shook his head and smiled: "Are you trying to deny it? It's useless. Although Zhang Lu has already gone to Yedu, most of his close subordinates have seen you."
Soon, several of Zhang Lu's subordinates Wenwu, headed by Yan Pu, were summoned. After Bai Xiaowen asked for a moment, Yan Pu said: "Yan Gong is right, the person who will be blessed that day is this person.
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Ma Chao gritted his teeth in hatred.
Xu Shu suddenly said: "Yes, Ma Teng was the one who was cursed to death by me. These things were all done by me and Jian Yong without telling the lord. They have nothing to do with the lord or anyone else."
Jian Yong's eyes widened at first, but then he shrank his head, nodded silently, and actually admitted it.
Ma Chao shouted sternly: "Traitor! Give back my father's life!" He pulled out the sword from his waist and came to kill Xu Shu.