stonecrandall Chapter 220
Chapter 220
Just imagine, 36 tribes, tens of thousands of people, have lost the ability to protect themselves and are completely under the control of others. The risks are self-evident.
If this butcher gets upset one day and slaughters all of you in Xiqiang, you won't have any room to resist.
Xu Chu's mouth curled up with disdain, and his cold words constantly revealed a hint of murderous intent.
"Humph, in this vast northern region, the corpses of the Xiongnu cavalry, Wuhuan warriors, and Xianbei warriors we killed are enough to cover your boundless grasslands in Xiqiang. We have no hesitation in letting your tribe disappear quietly in the long river of history."
Xu Chu's words were like a cold wind passing through, condensing the surrounding air.
"At this moment, I give you two options in the Western Qiang: one is to obey the will of heaven and be a hero if you know the current situation; the other is to continue to resist, but please remember that my patience is like the sun in winter, short and precious. If there is no clear answer within three days, it means that you have decided to be the enemy of heaven and earth. By then, there will be no more living beings in the land of Western Qiang!"
After speaking, Liu Yao waved his sleeves fiercely, and his momentum seemed to shake the mountains and rivers. The accompanying soldiers were like wolves and tigers. They took a few steps forward and lifted up the Qiang envoy without saying anything, and dragged him out of the tent step by step.
"My lord, the Qiang people are indeed strong in combat. If we provoke them, then we..."
Zhao Yun, who was standing aside, could not hide his worry between his eyebrows, and said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Guo Jia smiled indifferently, as if everything was under control. He gently waved his feather fan and said slowly:
"Zilong is worrying too much. The news that the Qiang people suffered a setback and the high priest fell has spread like a storm, sweeping every corner of the entire Western Regions through a dense net. The once arrogant Western Qiang tribe is now in decline. They will come to us and seek a new way out."
"However , Lord, the most urgent thing is not the external threat of the Qiang people, but the internal threat of the tiger general of Xiliang - Niu Fu. This man is extremely brave. If we don't make plans early, it may become a big threat. "
"This time the Qiang people's skills are colluded with this man, and he is also Dong Zhuo's son-in-law. We must find a way to kill him! And the remaining Xiliang army. "
Liu Yao nodded gently, his eyes deep, as if he had penetrated the barrier of the tent and looked at the distant and turbulent Xiliang.
"In Xiliang, Niu Fu is not the only threat. There are also two hungry wolves, Han Sui and Ma Teng, lurking in the dark and coveting for a long time. These two are like wildfire, deeply rooted in the heart of Xiliang. Once our army points its spearhead directly at Niu Fu, they will not sit idly by and watch the opportunity slip away. They will take advantage of the situation and fight for the territory of Xiliang."
"Especially Han Sui, known as the 'Nine Bends of the Yellow River', his mind is deep and his schemes are secret, just like the winding water of the Yellow River, which is unpredictable. He has countless tricks in his mind, which makes people unable to guard against. Now, he has become sworn brothers with Ma Teng, and the two heroes have joined forces, and their power cannot be underestimated."
Guo Jia frowned slightly, revealing a bit of solemnity.
"The Ma Teng that the lord is talking about, could it be the descendant of the legendary general Ma Yuan, who was listed among the twenty-eight generals of Yuntai when the Eastern Han Dynasty was founded?"
Liu Yao nodded gently, his eyes flashing with memories and respect for the historical heroes.
"It was this man who was recognized by the Emperor Guangwu in the past and entrusted with important tasks, ordering him to go on expeditions to all directions, quell the rebellion of the barbarians, and establish great military exploits. Since then, the Ma family has inherited the spirit of bravery from generation to generation, fought in the frontiers, and finally took root in Longyou, becoming a strong shield to defend the western frontier of the Han Dynasty."
""Ma Teng's father has a good story. He bravely married a Qiang woman. This move not only connected the blood of the two tribes, but also made Ma Teng bear the unique identity of a mixed Qiang and Han race. He was able to move freely between the Han and Qiang people and had outstanding prestige. This complex and profound background made him very popular among the Han and Qiang people. "
Guo Jia stroked his chin gently, his eyes flashing with deep light, and said slowly:
"Ma Teng is indeed a difficult enemy. First, he has noble blood and is a descendant of the great general Ma Yuan. His reputation and foundation should not be underestimated. "
"Second, his son Ma Chao is a young hero with superb martial arts. He swept through the land of Xiliang and was invincible. In one day, he was able to break through seven camps of the Qiang people. His reputation spread far and wide, and he was respected by the Qiang people as the 'God of Power'. He was in the limelight for a while. ""The combination of the strongest military force and the strongest think tank is indeed extraordinary. "
"Such a combination of bravery and wisdom is indeed rare in the world. No wonder it attracts attention from all sides. "
Guo Jia paused slightly, and his tone was a little more playful.
"However, my lord, all things in the world will decline after they reach their peak, and will separate after they have been together for a long time. When the outside world calms down, the two wild wolves in Xiliang who once fought side by side will inevitably develop rifts due to interests and power struggles under the erosion of time. "
"Now, youHe is a relative of the Han Dynasty. Looking at the nine states, in the land of Jingzhou, although Liu Biao has a strong army, he is old, lacks successors, and his sons are weak. It is difficult for him to inherit the glory of his father's business. The prosperity of Jingzhou is like the dew in the morning light, brilliant but short-lived, and will eventually be overturned. "
"Looking at Liu Zhang of Yizhou, he is just a dog guarding the city, content with a corner, without great ambitions, and it is difficult for him to stir up waves in troubled times, and it is even more impossible to achieve hegemony. "
"Among the relatives of the Han Dynasty, only you have outstanding prestige and strong strength, like the sun in the middle of the sky, shining brightly, and you are most likely to revive the Han Dynasty and unify the country. "
"Ma Teng, as a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, naturally knows how to judge the general situation of the world. If he chooses to support you to ascend to the throne, he will be a man of wisdom and a hero. In the future, he will be recorded in history and become a meritorious official who follows the dragon and contributes to the prosperity of the world. "
However, His Highness Liu Yao frowned slightly, as if thinking: "What if Ma Teng has other intentions and wants to establish himself as king?"
Guo Jia raised a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, and said leisurely:
"As long as we are as strong as a rock and firmly control the throat of this pass, the enemy will be like a trapped beast, unable to cross half a step and enter the hinterland of Guanzhong. At that time, we can use the strategy of alienation, and lightly stir up the storm in the dark, so that Ma Teng and Han Sui, the former allies, will have a rift in their hearts, and even turn their swords against each other and kill each other on the land of Xiliang. "
"And our army will sit on the Diaoyutai and watch this fight between tigers and dragons. When one side is weak and the signs of defeat are already revealed, we will march westward again, like autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves, and easily quell the chaos in Xiliang. "
"At this moment, our army has just entered Guanzhong and has a shallow foundation. We need to expand the talent pool, recruit warriors, and strengthen our army's momentum! To deal with the subsequent entanglement between Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao. "
Liu Yao nodded in approval.
"In this case, I will immediately write a letter to Ma Teng, inviting him to join us in the crusade against Niu Fu!"
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