More and more people are surrendering.
Chen Zhou quickly arranged for people to control them, and when the time comes, they will all be brought back to Xudu and become soldiers under Cao Cao.
Of course, Chen Zhou would not miss this opportunity to replenish his troops.
After things were almost done, Chen Zhou saw Cao Zhen walking towards him, followed by Ma Teng and Han Sui.
"gentlemen."
After Cao Zhen came over, he introduced them to each other.
"Is this Governor Chen?"
Han Sui looked at Chen Zhou in surprise.
Unexpectedly, this warlord was not very old. He looked like he was only in his early twenties. He was able to pacify Guanzhong with military discipline, which was beyond his inherent knowledge.
"Original Chen!"
Ma Teng bowed.
Sometimes, a person's ability cannot be judged based on his or her age.
Chen Zhou could supervise the army with discipline and kill both Guo Si and Li Jue, which was a manifestation of his ability. Therefore, Ma Teng's attitude was a little polite, his eyes were fiery, and he really wanted to get the emperor's edict.
"Hello!"
Chen Zhou nodded slightly, and then said: "Have you discussed who will receive the emperor's edict?"
Ma Teng and Han Sui looked at each other and shook their heads slightly. It was the latter who said first: "Can the Warlord allow us to think about it for one more night?"
Chen Zhou agreed: "Of course there is no problem. There is no rush. The two generals can take their time."
They can get the recognition of the emperor and occupy the emperor's righteousness, they can't even think about it in a hurry.
"That young man is General Ma's son, right?"
Chen Zhou looked towards Ma Chao nearby.
Mentioning Ma Chao, Ma Teng's eyes flashed with pride: "Yes, my son Ma Chao, whose name is Mengqi."
After a pause, Ma Teng said again: "Meng Qi, come to see Governor Chen."
Ma Chao helped Duan Xuan and Huangfu Yi recover and suppress the surrendered soldiers. Hearing this, he came over, took a look at the young governor, and bowed and said, "I have met Governor Chen."
"Meng Qi is welcome."
Chen Zhou was sure that this person was really Ma Chao, and praised: "I think Meng Qi is brave and brave, even better than General Fubo back then!"
Ma Teng laughed and said, "How can Meng Qi compare with our ancestors?"
General Fubo Ma Yuan was the ancestor of Ma Teng and the others.
At that time, General Fubo fought in the south and north, settled in Jiaozhi, and quelled the Qiang rebellion. He was famous not only in the south but also in the northwest.
"Okay, think about it carefully!"
After Chen Zhou finished speaking, he was about to leave, but after taking two steps, he paused for a moment and said, "It was Meng Qi who killed Guo Si, right?"
"Exactly!"
Ma Chao felt very proud after hearing Chen Zhou's praise for him. He had a certain fondness for Chen Zhou and said, "I have handed over Guo Si's head to General Huangfu."
"I will ask for merit in front of Your Majesty for Meng Qi."
Chen Zhou was worried that he had no reason or excuse to take Ma Chao away.
This comes for no reason.
If Ma Chao is taken away, Ma Teng will not dare to mess around in Liangzhou and Guanzhong. The only uncertain factor left is Han Sui, which can be easily solved. However, it is not urgent to propose taking Ma Chao away tomorrow.
Return to camp.
Chen Zhou could see that all the surrendered soldiers were under control.
"More than five thousand people surrendered."
"We got more than 1,300 war horses."
"This is Guo Si's head."
Duan Xuan came over to report on the post-war situation.
Chen Zhou glanced at the bloody head, but still felt disgusted, and waved his hand: "Together with Li Jue's head, pickle it with lime and bring it back to His Majesty. We have avenged His Majesty."
"yes!"
Duan Xuan said.
Guanzhong is so peaceful.
They camped outside Linwei, rested temporarily, settled the matter between Ma Teng and Ma Chao, and then returned to Xudu.
night.
"gentlemen."
Cao Zhen came to find him, looked at Chen Zhou with admiration, and asked, "What should we do next?"
Chen Zhou said: "Go back to Chang'an in two days, and then to Xudu. Keep an eye on those who surrendered, and don't let them get into trouble at night. These will be my lord's sources of troops in the future."
"I see."
After Cao Zhen finished speaking, he left quickly.
Dian Wei was outside the camp, protecting Chen Zhou and standing guard all night.
But soon, Huangfuyi and Duan Xuan came together.
"warlord."
Huangfuyi first asked: "After we surrender this time and return to Xudu, can we really be forgiven of all crimes and restore our former glory?"
"I said yes, it must be okay."
Chen Zhou was very confident. As long as he mentioned it to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao went to speak a few words with the emperor, everything would be possible. He continued: "Let me talk about Huangfu Jianshou first. Your Majesty, General Huangfu, is the general of the Han Dynasty. He will attack the Yellow Turbans and pacify them." Beigong Boyu, you have made great achievements in battle. Now that you have done meritorious service, the Emperor will definitely forgive you for following Dong Zhuo out of necessity."
Huangfuyi breathed a sigh of relief.
It sounds reasonable.
"Duan Zhongming devoted himself to serving the Han Dynasty, and there was nothing serious about it. When the emperor passed by Huayin, it was you who helped him. It was also a tribute to your hard work." Chen Zhou continued.
However, when they went to Xudu, they were not subordinate to the emperor, but to Cao Cao.
How to operate it depends on Cao Cao and the others.
"Thank you, Overseer, for the reminder."
Upon hearing this, the two of them dismissed all worries.
With Chen Zhou's words of assurance, there won't be much trouble.
I can sleep peacefully tonight too.
But Chen Zhou doesn't know who will take charge of Yongzhou next, and it's not something he can arrange.
His mission is simply to pacify.
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The next day.
As soon as Chen Zhou got up, Dian Wei came to report, and Ma Teng and Han Sui took the initiative to ask for an audience.
"I've met Governor Chen."
The two of them bowed in front of Chen Zhou.
Han Sui first said: "We have discussed it, and the emperor's edict should be given to my brother!"
Ma Teng said guiltily: "Thank you dear brother for your courtesy. In fact, you are more suitable."
"I'll forget it."
Han Sui laughed heartily and said, "I am not suitable to be a state shepherd."
Chen Zhou was not surprised at all by this result.
They had no internal strife or internal fighting, so they determined the ownership of the emperor's edict.
"The edict is not in my hands. I was worried that it would be lost in the chaos when I was chasing Guo Si, so I stayed in Chang'an."
Chen Zhou then revealed his intention, smiled and said, "How about asking Meng Qi to go back with me to get the edict, and then send it back to Liangzhou to General Ma?"
"this……"
Ma Teng obviously didn't expect that Chen Zhou would do this.
Was this the purpose of leaving the edict in Chang'an?
They didn't have much contact with Chen Zhou, and their relationship with Cao Cao wasn't very good. If Chen Zhou hadn't come here with integrity, they wouldn't have had any interactions in a short time.
Just letting Ma Chao follow Chen Zhou back like this felt like being a hostage.
Ma Teng could see that Cao Cao didn't seem to fully trust him yet.
But, can Ma Chao be allowed to take this hostage?
Han Sui was also surprised after hearing Chen Zhou's words. The emperor's edict seemed to be a hot potato, and it was not as good as expected.
They also felt that this governor was very scheming!
With an edict, Ma Teng was unable to move up and down, and he was in a dilemma.
They all agreed to accept the edict. If they give up now, they will not give face to the emperor, and they will not give face to Cao Cao.
