When Ma Chao was chasing outside the city, Ma Dai had already led his troops into the city. He asked Guo Huai to take over the government office and patrol the city for defense. He brought 3,000 men and horses to surround Sima's mansion.
Hanoi is one of the bases where Guangwu Liu Xiu started his career, but the influence of the Sima family in Wen County is much greater than that of the Liu family. The palaces are all built with bluestone slabs. The mottled traces bear witness to the family heritage, and the green bricks and green tiles highlight the current Sima family. His glory.
Hanoi's Sima family was also a family of officials in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Sima Fang started his family as a county official and served successively as the Luoyang magistrate and Jing Zhaoyin. His father was the prefect of Yingchuan. Hanoi was looted many times by thieves, including Yellow Turban bandits, Black Mountain bandits, and Xiongnu. But the Sima family was unscathed.
Facing the Xiliang army who was revolting for revenge this time, Sima Fang also felt that he had the ability to fight them off. When he heard that soldiers were surrounded outside the mansion, and shouts of "revenge" came from time to time, the whole mansion was in panic.
"Don't worry, wait until I retreat from the enemy!" Sima Fang was calm and ordered his generals to guard the front and rear gates of the house strictly, and arrange their clothes to argue with Ma Chao.
There is also a turret on the right side of the gate, which was originally modified to prevent bandits from attacking. It is usually occupied by guards. On the top of the three floors, you can have a panoramic view of Wen County.
Sima Fang stepped up to the courtyard wall on the second floor and saw that the street was full of cavalry, with swords unsheathed and bows strung. The dense crowd was frightening. He cupped his fists and asked, "May I ask where Ma Mengqi is? Can you meet me?" "
Ma Dai rode his horse forward and said in a cold voice: "This is Ma Dai. My uncle was killed in Chang'an. One hundred thousand Xiliang troops stained the streets with blood. This revenge must be avenged!"
Sima Fang said loudly: "In the past, the world was in chaos, the kings were unfair, the princes were self-reliant, and each gathered his own party. Therefore, people with lofty ideals were their own masters, and they all tried their best. General Ma set out to march to Xiliang and marched thousands of miles. Countless people died. My son Zhongda has received your majesty's order and Prime Minister Cao has ordered him to return to Chang'an. These are all matters of the state. How can we only bear personal grudges and lead everyone to take revenge?"
Ma Dai said angrily: "Sima Yi is cunning and cunning. He killed three of my uncles and maimed 100,000 Xiliang troops. It is outrageous. How can we not avenge him?"
Sima Fang said: "Victory and defeat are common among military strategists. Xiang Zhong Yao was defeated in Chang'an, and Cao's army suffered countless casualties. This was due to General Ma. Zhongda was ordered to capture the city, and Cao's generals also contributed. General Ma and his subordinates were killed. It's not my son's fault that the troops were used long and short."
Ma Dai shouted fiercely: "If you lose, you should take prisoners. If you die on the battlefield, we will die without regrets. Why should we kill someone who abandons his weapons? Such a ruthless person will be punished by the whole world!"
Sima Fang sighed and said: "I heard that General Liu is kind and loving to the people. He has returned home to his heart and has a glorious and military style. I have been favored by Han in my life. Although I retreat to the mountains and forests, I still miss the imperial court. The people in my house are also the people of Wen County. Why not treat them equally?" Kuang Zu raised an army to take revenge. When he went to the Central Plains to face each other with swords and soldiers, he used a strong and strong tiger cavalry to fight against the defenseless officials and people. Wouldn't he be laughed at by the world? "
Ma Dai frowned slightly when he heard this. He was silent for a while and could not answer. After a while, he clasped his fists and said, "This matter still needs to be discussed with my brother. Please wait."
When Sima Fang saw Ma Dai retreating, he smiled calmly while stroking his beard. He began to recalculate in his heart that Sima would have to make changes in the future.
Sima Yi served the Cao family against the enemy, and this debt should be placed on the Cao family. Now that Cao Cao was defeated and the Central Plains was lost, Cao Pi was unable to survive alone. It was time to call Zhongda back and abandon the secret service to serve the Han Dynasty.
With Sima Yi's ability, he could send his troops north to defeat Cao Pi and pacify Hebei, which not only made great contributions to the prosperity of the Han Dynasty, but also avenged the Xiliang army. This grudge could be resolved, and the Sima family could gain both fame and fortune.
Ma Dai retreated to the rear, knowing that the matter could never be discussed with Ma Chao, and worried that he would later enter the city and force his way into the house, which would damage Liu Qi's reputation, so he sent a horse to chase the wild king, reported to Xu Shu, and asked him to make a decision.
In today's world, apart from Liu Qi, the only person who can calm Ma Chao's anger and stop his reckless behavior is Xu Shu.
At this time, the city was controlled by Guo Huai's troops. Most of the Wei troops were killed, with only a few surrendering. Only a few escaped outside the city. Only the fighting was still going on outside the east gate.
Half an hour later, I saw Ma Chao leading his troops into the city. His moon-white armor was stained with blood. He had a tiger-headed spear on his shoulder. There was a bloody human head on the head of the spear. As the horse moved, it swayed left and right, dripping with blood.
When I looked closer, I saw human heads hanging on both sides of Ma Chao's carved saddle, dyeing the belly of the horse red, and the white horse suddenly turned into a red rabbit.
Ma Dai asked doubtfully: "Brother, what is this?"
"These are the heads of Sima's remnants!" Ma Chao shook his tiger-headed spear, looked up to the sky and laughed.
When he came to Sima's Mansion on horseback, he saw soldiers still surrounding Sima's Mansion and said angrily: "Why don't you fight in?"
Ma Dai hurriedly said: "Since all Sima's sons have been killed, and Sima Yi is in Yanzhou, there are innocent people in the mansion, so there is no need to kill them indiscriminately."
"Hmph, the task of eradicating evil is over!" Ma Chao snorted coldly, pointed to the upper floor and shouted: "Old thief Sima, come out and die quickly."
Sima Fang was taking a nap in the building, closing his eyes and concentrating on countermeasures. He heard someone shouting, and hurriedly went out to see. He saw a general who was very aggressive, covered in blood, and surrounded by heads. His heart suddenly beat wildly and he said in a trembling voice: " Could it be that you are Ma Chao from Xiliang?"
"Of course!" Ma Chao shouted: "If the old thief knew the current affairs, he could leave your body intact."
Sima Fang managed to calm down and said what he had just said. He clasped his fists and said: "Now is the time when the Han Dynasty is reviving. I hope that the general will put the urgent matters of the court first and then his personal revenge. I would like to recall Zhongda to save the country from disaster and help in revenge. Then the Han Dynasty is very lucky, and the whole world is very lucky."
"Bah!" After hearing this, Ma Chao became furious and said sternly: "Since the old thief is called loyal to the Han Dynasty, how can he make the disciples serve Cao Wei? He is obviously a man of the wind, a wolf-hearted man, and he dares to do it in front of me It’s shameless to say that Ma has never seen such a shameless person!”
Sima Fang said anxiously: "In the past, Qi Huan used Guan Zhong, so he became a king. General Fubo, the former king, returned to his ancestors. This is all the result of Zhubo! Zhongda was also able to abandon the dark and turn to the light, and together with the general, he destroyed the Cao family and took revenge. Wouldn’t it be nice to avenge your hatred and leave your name behind in the future?”
"Hahaha, it's too late to turn the rudder now!" Ma Chao looked up to the sky and smiled fiercely, swung the tiger head gun, and the head flew up to the attic, loudly saying: "You see this head, can you resolve your grudges with me?" ?”
Sima Fang was so startled that he took a few steps back and stood firm while holding on to the door frame. His head just rolled to his feet. When he looked down, his eyes widened and he screamed: "Grandson!"
Ma Chao pointed to the heads on the carved saddle and laughed wildly: "The old thief has no way to teach his children and helps the tyrants to do evil. Ma will discipline and discipline you for you! If you still don't repent, these heads will be your fate."
"You and I..." Sima Fang was filled with anger, and his vision went dark. He trembled and pointed at Ma Chao, about to curse, but when he saw the Xiliang army looking at him eagerly, he changed his mouth and said: "I have been an official for generations, and it is the imperial court. My meritorious service has served the country, so how dare you kill me?"
Ma Chao sneered and said: "The princes of the Ma family have been guarding the border for generations, and they have guarded the border to fight against thieves. Why not kill you? I thought you were a veteran of the imperial court, but you gave birth to a son who was disdainful. I allowed you to commit suicide to thank the world."
Sima Fang saw that Ma Chao refused to accept his offer and several of his sons were killed. Then he realized that this man was ruthless and ruthless. He was completely panicked and shouted: "I want to see Xu Yuanzhi!"
