svetikya Chapter 221
Chapter 221
A few days later, in the Xiliang Governor's Mansion, the atmosphere was solemn and quiet. Ma Teng stared at the letter in his hand, his eyes deep, as if he could see through the back of the paper and see the unspoken words in the letter.
On the side, Han Sui narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a bit of unnoticed contemplation between his eyebrows. His thoughts seemed to follow the erratic wind outside the window, wandering between reality and calculation
Liu Yao regarded Ma Teng and Han Sui as evil wolves, and they were also very afraid of his tiger power.
Liu Yao, the rising dragon in Bingzhou, had already left an indelible mark in the hearts of the two. Under his command, the Southern Xiongnu was defeated, the Xianbei cavalry was eclipsed, and the Wuhuan tribe fled at the sight of the wind. The entire northern grassland became his battlefield, allowing him to freely display his heroic spirit.
Now, he swept Yongzhou with overwhelming force, and the two states were all in his hands. His strength was so strong that he was already the best among the heroes, and it was daunting.
Defeating Dong Zhuo, killing Lu Bu, and defeating Yuan Shao, this military achievement was definitely a dragon that looked down on the world. The most important thing was that this man was a relative of the Han Dynasty.
The sudden death of the emperor left behind an abyss of power vacuum. The royal bloodline was thin, and no one could bear the weight of the great rule.
If Liu Yao could inherit the legacy of his ancestor Liu Xiu, restart the cause of Guangwu, and let the Han Dynasty regain vitality, wouldn’t it be a sign of the third prosperity? How magnificent!
Han Sui saw the crisis of undercurrents with his sharp eyes like a hawk. He pondered for a moment and slowly expressed his worries to his brother Ma Teng beside him.
"Brother, Liu Yao is a man with great ambitions and his actions are not ordinary. Judging from his actions, the Bingzhou dragon has transformed into a dragon, sweeping across Guanzhong, and the Western Qiang tribe is trembling under his iron hoof, with almost no power to fight back. Now he invites us to conspire together, intending to attack Niu Fu, but who can guarantee that this is not another layout of his to swallow up the world? If he gains power in the future, the land of Xiliang may not escape his grasp."
Ma Teng frowned when he heard this, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
"These days, I have not only received Liu Yao's letter, but also Niu Fu's letter. The words between the lines reveal that he is willing to lead his troops to submit to me, and he generously wants to give Hanyang County, Anding and Jincheng as gifts to show his sincerity."
Hearing this, Han Sui's expression suddenly changed, and he stepped forward quickly, his words were as earnest as a sharp sword out of its sheath.
"Brother, you must not act rashly on this matter! Niu Fu, who colluded with the Qiang people in the past and invaded Guanzhong, has a bad reputation that has attracted the attention of the world. Liu Yao is worried that he has no reason to attack him. If you accept his surrender, it will be tantamount to giving him a handle and giving him a perfect excuse to launch an attack on Xiliang. By then, not only will we not have peace, but we will be in a desperate situation of being attacked from all sides."
Ma Teng nodded hurriedly.
"My dear brother, what you said is very true. I was careless for a moment. Niu Fu's surrender seems tempting, but it actually hides a crisis. We must stabilize Xiliang and protect ourselves. We must not let Liu Yao take advantage of it."
At this moment, outside the threshold, a towering figure quietly walked in, as if coming from the night with wind and rain, adding a bit of solemnity to the room.
"Although Liu Yao has captured Guanzhong, his cavalry has gone through several fierce battles. Although they are still sharp, they are also exhausted. Moreover, the sudden attack by the Qiang people is like adding insult to injury. His army is already at the end of its strength. Even if he leads the army here in person, there is no need to be afraid."
Han Sui's eyes were bright. When he saw the face of the person who stepped in clearly, he couldn't help laughing out loud, with a bit of heroism and relief in his laughter:
"Hahaha, it turns out to be Mengqi. With your unparalleled bravery, how can Liu Yao's thousands of troops shake you in the slightest?"
"However, on the battlefield, it is not only bravery that can determine victory ”
“Liu Yao is surrounded by counselors and generals, including Xu Chu, Zhang Liao, Dian Wei, the Eight Tigers of Bingzhou, and the Four Divine Calculators, Tian Feng, Ju Shou, Guo Jia, and Xi Zhong.”
“Liu Yao is almost invincible in Bingzhou with his elite troops and excellent equipment, which can be said to be armed to every detail. Bingzhou heavy infantry, Bingzhou archers, black armor heavy cavalry, and Modao team defeated the fierce grassland people and Yuan Shao, who was a minister for four generations.”
Ma Chao sneered when he heard it.
"The Xiliang Iron Cavalry is feared by all, and its name resounds through the sky! If we meet on the battlefield, I, Ma Chao, swear to break their undefeated myth with my spear!"
Ma Teng saw this, a trace of severity flashed between his eyebrows, and he slammed the table, shaking the tea set on the table, and shouted in a deep voice:
"Meng Qi! You are talented and have outstanding martial arts, but remember that there are always people better than you. There are many heroes in the world, so don't be arrogant and lose your humility because of a temporary victory. On the battlefield, things change rapidly, and only caution and wisdom can help you remain invincible.
Hearing this, Han Sui quickly stood up, smiling withWith some tact and consolation.
"Oh, brother, calm down. Look at Ma Mengqi, you are in your early twenties, and you are full of youthful vigor and ambition. Back then, weren't you also so charming and ambitious, galloping between heaven and earth? Although time has passed, that youthful heart is like aged wine, the longer it ages, the more fragrant it becomes."
"In the current situation, we can take the opportunity to promise Liu Yao that we will not provoke Liu Yao for the time being."
"When Liu Yao marches eastward and fights Niu Fu, we can take the opportunity to move, like a tiger descending from the mountain, and take Niu Fu's territory directly."
"The first thing we have to take is Jincheng, known as the Little Chang'an outside the Great Wall. This bright pearl on the northern foot of the Qilian Mountains is rich in gold sand and is as prosperous as Chang'an in the Central Plains. It is also a strategic location with a large population. ”
“Niu Fu occupied this place, which made him rich and able to pay a high price to invite the Qiang people to help.”
“If we can take this place first, within three to five years, our army will be able to expand its army and reach its peak strength.”
“By then, the world will be changing. If Liu Yao is in his prime, we can take advantage of this strong capital and join his army. Not only can we protect ourselves, but we can also become a meritorious official, be awarded a title and be honored. It is not difficult.”
“On the contrary, if Liu Yao is a little tired, it will be a godsend opportunity for us to march to Guanzhong and compete for the Central Plains. By then, brother, you will be the hero who plans and wins thousands of miles away, leading us to glory. "
Brother Ma Teng narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, he nodded slowly, and said in a deep voice:
"This is very much in line with my opinion, it is indeed a good plan."
"I will write a letter to Liu Yao, agreeing to the alliance between the two families, and jointly send troops to conquer Niu Fu and other remnants of Dong Zhuo! I believe that it will definitely promote the two families to join hands and work together for a great cause."
Han Sui hurriedly bowed and said: "Brother, you understand the righteousness, and the day when Xiliang will rise is not far away!"
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