Cao Pi reluctantly took over the management of Cao Zhang. For him, Cao Zhang was really a hot potato.
He hoped from the bottom of his heart that Tao Shang could just kill Cao Zhang on the battlefield, so that everyone would have peace of mind.
But obviously, the potter did not do what he thought.
Instead, he adopted the most extreme method, a method that was most difficult for Cao Pi to accept.
It’s okay to detain Cao Zhang, but he has to be managed by himself...
This matter really gave Cao Pi a headache. He should have taken care of it. If he turned around and made the pottery merchant doubt his intentions, would he doubt that he was still devoted to Cao Ying and was not loyal to his surname Tao?
The problem is that if Cao Zhang is not managed well, will it easily make the pottery merchant feel that he is an untrustworthy person, or make the pottery merchant feel that he is not very obedient?
This incident is really a dilemma.
Cao Pi took Cao Zhang away, and Guo Jia stared at the backs of the two brothers with great interest, and kept staring closely for a long time.
Finally, I saw a meaningful smile on Guo Jia's handsome face.
He turned to look at the potter and said: "The Prime Minister's move is really clever. Putting Cao Zhang in Cao Pi's place can, on the one hand, probe Cao Pi's heart, and on the other hand, as time goes by, some troubles will inevitably occur. Regarding the next step,
Cao's army may have a miraculous effect in conquering Hanzhong... He is so wicked."
Tao Shang coughed slightly and said: "Mr. Guo can use such life-saving and solemn words to say that I am immoral in front of thousands of troops... He has truly lived up to the name of a genius. I really want to know, if it weren't for Tao
You have a good temper. How many chapters can you survive under the command of other princes based on your bad words?"
Guo Jia gently stroked his beard with one hand and said: "Chang'an has been pacified. The next step is to surrender the entire Guanzhong. With the guidance of Ma Teng and Han Sui, plus our elite soldiers, it will not happen."
Is there any excessive obstacle?"
The pottery merchant nodded and said: "That's what I say, but after all, you have to pay more attention. Ma Teng and Han Sui are people who have lived in the Xiliang frontier for a long time. They have good moral and righteousness."
"The Prime Minister is so wise that he can think of this, which is really admirable." Guo Jia flattered him in a very timely manner, which made people feel very comfortable.
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After Chang'an was pacified, the pottery merchant immediately summoned Ma Teng and Han Sui.
At the main palace in Chang'an, the pottery merchant conferred official positions on Ma and Han, and granted them the title of general and the title of marquis.
The two were overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him.
The potter looked at the two of them back and forth, and suddenly said: "The current situation is that although Chang'an has been captured, there are still many princes who have not surrendered as we go west." Therefore, two generals are needed to lead my troops to various places.
We are asking for surrender everywhere. If we can surrender, it is best. If we cannot, then we must surrender by force. Do you two have any opinions?"
Han Sui hurriedly held up his hands and said: "Prime Minister, don't worry, we will definitely try our best to bring peace to Guanzhong for Prime Minister."
The potter nodded with satisfaction and said: "Tao, this person, has always been the most important person. The two of them went on two separate routes, leading Taishi Ci and Zhao Yun as guides respectively. Whichever route gets more cities, Tao
After a certain day, he will be named the Lord of Liangzhou."
Han Sui was overjoyed when he heard this.
Just as Ma Teng was about to hand over his hand and thank him, the pottery merchant suddenly raised his hand and stopped him from speaking.
"Mr. Shoucheng, please don't thank me for now. Tao has one more thing he wants to communicate with you."
"What are your orders, Prime Minister?"
"Tao wanted to ask Shoucheng Gong if he wants to serve in the army alone. I wonder if Shoucheng Gong might cut off his love?"
Ma Teng asked tentatively: "I wonder who the Prime Minister wants?"
Tao Shang said word by word: "I wonder if Duke Shoucheng might ask Ma Chao to come to our army."
"Him?" Ma Teng hesitated after hearing this: "Well, this boy Meng Qi has a bad temper, is arrogant, and has always been arrogant. I am afraid that if he comes to get along with the Prime Minister, he will make the Prime Minister unhappy..."
Tao Shang laughed loudly and said: "Shou Chenggong is too modest. Ma Chao is brave enough to win the three armies. Everyone in the northwest has heard about it. Even if he has a temper, it is normal. Tao is big-hearted and doesn't care."
Ma Teng thought to himself: You don't care, but I do. You suddenly took away my most capable son. If I have something to do in the future, who will I have to rely on?
"Prime Minister, it's not that I deliberately disparaged my son. This boy's temperament is really bad. Even I can't control him on weekdays. When he has a bad temper, no one can stop him! That's what his cousin Ma Dai said.
, he can still listen a little bit..."
The potter suddenly said "Oh" and said: "How about asking his cousin to come with him to help me?"
"Ah?" Ma Teng was stunned when he heard this.
The potter smiled and said to Ma Teng: "Let Ma Dai come to our army with Ma Chao. If Ma Chao gets angry with me, Ma Dai can stop him. Isn't this just right?"
Ma Teng raised his hand and scratched his head, a little unbelievable.
Why do you still need to take one in?
"This, this..." Ma Teng stuttered a bit.
Tao Shang said with a smile: "General Ma, don't be so nervous. It's just one more person. Tao can provide for you... If it doesn't work, find your sons and let Tao raise them together."
"This! No need! No need!" Ma Teng declined hastily, but he couldn't give it away anymore, otherwise he would have to cut off his descendants.
The pottery merchant nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, in that case, let's start with Ma Chao and Ma Dai."
Ma Chao and Ma Dai first?
"Looking back, if you feel that Ma Dai alone can't persuade Ma Chao, then hand over your other sons as well."
Beads of sweat fell from Ma Teng's head.
Not long after, I saw Ma Chao, led by his guards, arriving in front of the pottery merchant.
"The last general, Ma Chao, has met the prime minister!"
The sound is sonorous and powerful, which is eye-catching and moving.
The potter nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Ma Mengqi, I heard that you are very brave at a young age and are the number one warrior in Xiliang. From now on, you will come to the court to work for the emperor."
Effectiveness, are you willing?"
Ma Chao turned to look at Ma Teng, but saw that Ma Teng had no expression on his face and could not tell whether he was willing or not.
Ma Chao hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand to the pottery merchant and said, "I will, general!"
The pottery merchant nodded with satisfaction and said: "Tao's next step is to conquer Hanzhong. Since you have just come to surrender, you can be said to be a pioneer. Are you willing?"
Ma Chao said hurriedly: "Thank you, Prime Minister, for giving me this opportunity to make great achievements! I will definitely strive to be the first and live up to the Prime Minister's wishes."
Seeing that Ma Chao's attitude was good, Tao Shang was very satisfied, and he added: "But Cao Cao is in Hanzhong and his strength is not small. I am still a little worried about sending you alone. Let's do this. I will send two vanguards, one in each.
For the left and right, you are on the left and Xu Chu is on the right. You two go together so that you can take care of each other."
Ma Chao had fought against Xu Chu before and knew him somewhat. When he heard that he was going to Hanzhong with Hu Chi, he actually felt a little ups and downs in his heart.