Zhao Yi was startled when he heard this. He didn't expect that his reputation was quite famous. Zhang Fei must have made people publicize his deeds everywhere and deliberately deified him.
"Brother Ji Chang is too polite. You and I are about the same age, so we can be friends on the same level. Just call me Hongfei. But brother Ji Chang cares about the people. In this troubled time when everyone is in danger, he can still squeeze out food to help the victims. It’s really admirable.”
Ma Liang waved his hands in shame and said: "Mr. Zhao, you are ridiculous. We have studied the books of sages so hard that we should put saving the world and the people first. Now the war is raging and disasters are happening. The lives of the people are getting worse day by day. We can only do our little part to save one person at a time, which is worse than nothing."
As he spoke, Ma Liang hurriedly waved his hands to summon several of his brothers to gather around him, and introduced: "This Lord Zhao Yi Zhao is the disciple of the Immortal known among the people. The loud noise just now was the thunder on the ground summoned by the Lord. , this helped us stabilize the situation.”
Hearing Ma Liang's introduction, the four brothers were shocked, and then they all clasped their fists and saluted, "I've met Mr. Zhao."
"You're welcome, I told you not to call me "sir". We are on the same level, so just call me Hongfei."
Zhao Yi chatted with Ma Liang and others for a while, and then learned that the Ma family had five sons, namely the eldest Ma Bochang, the second eldest Ma Zhongchang, the third eldest Ma Shuchang, the fourth eldest Ma Jichang, and the youngest fifth eldest Ma Youchang, also known as Ma Di.
Ma Liang ranks fourth in the family, but he is the youngest among the five brothers. He is well-known and the head of the Ma family on the surface. He has just turned twenty this year.
The few people hit it off immediately, and under Zhao Yi's deliberate guidance, they brought the topic to the current situation and how to make the people in the city live and work in peace and contentment.
In the process of talking with several people, Zhao Yi gradually figured out the strengths and personalities of the five brothers of the Ma family.
The eldest uncle, Uncle Ma, is always steady and doesn't talk much. He only answers when you ask him. He is good at farming, water conservancy and land surveying.
The second child, Ma Zhongchang, is quite active and outgoing. He likes to raise flowers and birds and is good at socializing.
Uncle Ma, the third child, likes calligraphy and has good literary talent.
Needless to say, Ma Liang is the most comprehensive and talented among the five brothers.
As for the youngest Ma Su, he is just eighteen years old this year. Although he is one year older than Zhao Yi, he can clearly feel that his mind is still relatively unrestrained and has shown the characteristics of rhetoric, but it is undeniable that he is really spiritual. , and very smart. No wonder Zhuge Liang likes him so much.
After chatting for a while, Zhao Yi had become familiar with the five people. The wheat porridge and bread cooked nearby were also collected by the refugees, and the helpers invited by the Ma family began to clean up the stove.
Zhao Yi saw that the atmosphere among the few people chatting was harmonious, and the five brothers were quite intent on making contributions, so he naturally extended the invitation.
"Everyone, it is fate that Hongfei can get to know a few of them today. The current situation in the world is chaotic, wars are everywhere, and the people are in dire straits. Some of you have read the books of sages and have the desire to save the world and save the people. If you just give up your porridge in this city, you may have squandered your talents. It's better to join Uncle Liu's team and contribute to the people and this chaotic world."
Upon hearing Zhao Yi's formal invitation to them, the five Ma family brothers made brief eye contact, as if they had made up their minds.
Ma Liang nodded to his brother and replied: "Brother Hongfei, you are right. Since we have read the books of sages, we should use the skills we have learned to help the world and save the people. When we meet today, Hongfei's knowledge makes my brother The five people were impressed. They didn't expect you to have such a clear understanding of today's general trend.
To be honest, before I met Hongfei, I was quite conceited about my talents and knowledge. I felt that a thousand-mile horse has never met Bole. However, when I saw Hongfei today, I deeply realized the truth that there are people outside the world and there are mountains outside the mountains. I used to Too arrogant. From now on, the five brothers of my Ma family are willing to follow Hongfei at his command. Only Hongfei brothers can allow us to truly display our ambitions and make a modest contribution to this troubled world! "
"What?"
Zhao Yi was stunned by what he said, and immediately realized that something was wrong. Ma Liang said that he was following Zhao Yi, not Liu Huangshu. What did this mean? The five brothers of the Ma family would rather follow a small name than Liu Bei? This... was really beyond his expectation.
However, Zhao Yi soon felt relieved after a brief accident. Who else could he follow? Choosing to follow him, Zhao Yi, only shows that the five brothers of the Ma family are discerning, and such people can only bring out their best advantages if they are carefully trained by their own hands.
As for Ma Su... Zhao Yi believes that as long as he is properly trained and taught by him, he will not go astray and make such a big mistake.
Zhao Yi straightened his robes, stepped back half a step, bowed his hands and said in salute: "Thank you for your persistence and your willingness to follow such a small person like me. Don't worry, if you follow me, Zhao Yi will definitely let you show off your heart." Ambition is worth living in this world!"
What Zhao Yi said made the five Ma family brothers excited, and they immediately followed him back to the military camp.
With the help of these five brothers, Zhao Yi became more comfortable in handling affairs in the city, and soon took full control of Wuling City.
After finishing the aftermath, Zhang Fei organized his troops again and prepared to go south to capture Lingling.
"Hahaha~~Hongfei, I really did the right thing when I came out to take you with me this time. I only need to eat and drink, but you kept everything in order. It's hard to believe that you are only seventeen years old!"
As the troops were about to be dispatched, Zhang Fei's face glowed brightly while riding on his horse. It could be seen that he had been drinking well in the past few days.
"Third Master, according to the report from the scouting horse, my lord, Second Master, and the military advisor have successfully captured Changsha and subdued the veteran Huang Zhong. Their marching speed is almost the same as ours."
"What? Big brother and second brother have already captured Changsha? Then we have to hold on tight and set off now for a quick march!"
Zhang Fei became anxious upon hearing this and shouted for the army to run forward.
"Third Master, don't worry. It's still a long way from Wuling to Lingling. The soldiers can't bear the rush of marching all the way. Moreover, the mountain road from Changsha to Guiyang is rugged and difficult. Our side is relatively easy to walk. The winner in the end must be Third Master." you."
After Zhao Yi finished speaking, seeing that Zhang Fei still had a dark face and did not answer, he shook his head helplessly and said: "Third Master, it was Hong Fei who observed the sky last night and figured out that it was not advisable to march in a hurry."
"Oh? Is this happening? Hongfei is a disciple of the Immortal. He must have received instructions from the Immortal. Then I will follow you and march normally."
As soon as Zhang Fei led his people out of Wuling City Gate, he saw a group of Southern Barbarians standing not far away, led by the Barbarian King Samoko.
"Why are you stopping here? Are you looking for death?"
What Zhang Fei cares about most now is his bet with Zhuge Liang. Anyone who dares to block his steps will bear his corresponding anger.
Shamoko's back stiffened when Zhang Fei asked him, and he quickly explained: "The general has misunderstood. We are waiting here specifically to defect to the general."
"Oh? defect to me? Hmm..."
Zhang Fei squinted his eyes and looked back and forth at the Nanman people. It was obvious that he didn't like these people.
"Hongfei, you happen to have no available manpower around you, so just let these southern barbarians follow you and do your bidding."
Zhang Fei had an idea and dumped all these southern barbarians to Zhao Yi. Anyway, he felt that the immortal disciples would definitely be able to control these barbarians.
Zhao Yi does not refuse anyone who comes, but he is now worried about not having enough manpower under his command.
Before the army set off south to Lingling, he left all four brothers of the Ma family here, except Ma Di.
Apart from this, there were only 60 Ma people and 15 Lu Lingqi and her bandits.
There are at least hundreds of people here in Shamoko, and they are all tough Southern Barbarians. They can stand alone with a little training.
"Don't worry, Third Master, leave it all to me."
