If it is really the reason mentioned by Jiang Wei, then the correct process should be that Jiang Wei's uncle Jiang Xu comes to Zhang Xi to explain, persuade Zhang Xi to agree, and then Zhang Xi finds Ma Chao in private, or directly Go to Hanzhong King Liu Bei and persuade them to accept the concerns of the Liangzhou families and reconsider the punishment of the Zhao family.
This is a big deal. There is no way you, a little brat, could have blocked the door of Zhao's house, faked military orders to fool Ma Chao, and dragged Zhang Xi into the water to block the knife!
If the little brat doesn't tell the truth, is he planning to fool Zhang Xi into thinking he is a fool like Ma Chao? !
He said, why don't you recruit me from the real side? !
Jiang Wei had no choice but to deceive Zhang Xi, and there were only two people present in the government office, so Jiang Wei had no choice but to tell Zhang Xi what he felt about Xiao Jiujiu.
Zhao Ang really has no abilities. He just relied on the fact that he was the eldest son of the Zhao family, so he naturally inherited the position of the Zhao family chief and obtained the official position of the state and county.
But Zhao Ang married a good wife. With Wang Yi's help, Zhao Ang prospered and made the Zhao family prosperous. By the way, he also gave birth to a good daughter.
Zhao Ang's daughter Zhao Ying is indeed tall and graceful, and under Wang Yi's guidance, Zhao Ying is different from other northern women. She has an intellectual temperament, which is particularly attractive to these northern men.
Therefore, Zhao Ying can be said to be the dream lover of countless children of aristocratic families in Ji County.
When Zhang Xi heard this, he immediately thought: This is right, this is what a little kid should care about.
Zhang Xi didn't have to listen to what happened next. An eighteen or nineteen-year-old boy wanted to save a girl's family for the sake of her. What was the reason? Do we still need to delve deeper? !
But this matter is a bit difficult to handle.
Zhao Ying is Zhao Ang's daughter and a direct relative. In Ma Chao's eyes, she is also his direct enemy. OK, who made you the Tianshui Qilin'er?
Zhang Xi decided to go to Ma Chao again and ask him for favors in private.
Zhao Ang and Zhang Xi definitely couldn't be saved, but at least Zhao Ying, a little girl, Zhang Xi went to ask for a favor, asked Ma Chao to come, and gave it to Jiang Wei, which was regarded as fulfilling Jiang Wei's wish.
You, Ma Chao, are not worried about a little girl coming from a family. She will avenge her parents in the future, right? !
If you are really worried, then Zhang Xi can only say that you, Ma Chao, are really not worthy of being famous in this life. In these days, how much ability and energy can a little girl have to shake a big man like you, General Zuo? !
So, Zhang Xi still felt that he had the honor to help Jiang Wei get Zhao Ying back. In this case, Jiang Wei's little idea was fulfilled, so that he could marry the girl of his dreams.
But Jiang Wei looked confused. Well, they are really childhood sweethearts who grew up together. They are childhood friends. It is really not what you think, General.
Zhang Xi nodded and smiled. Young people understand.
Regardless of Jiang Wei's repeated emphasis, Zhang Xi asked Jiang Wei to wait at the government office, while he hurried to the place where Zhao Ang's family was being held. He was afraid that Ma Chao's sword would be too fast and he would not be able to make it in time.
In fact, Ma Chao's sword was indeed very fast, but he did not aim at Zhao Ying immediately, and even Wang Yi did not move. Ma Chao was busy attacking Chi Zhao Ang with his own hands.
It was really Ling Chi, holding a knife and cutting the meat piece by piece.
Zhao Ang was almost covered in blood. He was yelling at Ma Chao at one moment, and begging Ma Chao to give him a good time at the other. Ma Chao was not moved at all, and continued to strike with one knife after another, the expression on his face was extremely ferocious.
Although Zhang Xi had been fighting for many years and was used to seeing fights with swords and guns, and had seen piles of corpses on the battlefield, Zhang Xi had never seen such a brutal scene before, and it was very uncomfortable.
The arrival of Zhang Xi made Ma Chao pause his movements and relax his mood.
Order someone to treat Zhao Ang first, don't let this man die, don't let him faint. Come to Zhang Xi directly.
"I wonder if General Zhang has any other advice?!" Ma Chao asked with a cold face and looking at Zhang Xi full of evil aura.
Zhang Xi looked at Ma Chao's extremely cold face, then looked at Ma Chao's blood-stained hands, swallowed, and then said, "I came here to ask a favor from the general."
Ma Chao said nothing. He still looked at Zhang Xi with an indifferent expression, but said nothing.
Zhang Xi had no choice but to bite the bullet and continued, "General, Zhao Ang is certainly a capital offender, but the crime is not as serious as that of a daughter. Xi wants to ask the general for a favor and hand over Zhao Ang's daughter to Xi for disposal, is that possible?!"
Ma Chao was slightly surprised. To be honest, Ma Chao thought that Zhang Xi came here to prevent him from taking revenge again.
Therefore, Ma Chao kept an indifferent look on his face just to prevent Zhang Xi from saying something he didn't like to hear.
But Zhang Xiyi said he was here to beg Zhao Ang's daughter Ma Chao. He looked back at Zhao Ying and then at Zhang Xi, if he had any idea.
I have to say that Zhao Ang is not that good looking, but his daughter is indeed stunning. It is normal for Zhang Xi to have this intention.
It's just that people can't just be taken away by Zhang Xi.
"This is the daughter of my enemy. The general will take her away. If this girl comes to seek revenge someday," Ma Chao forced a smile and said, "How will we deal with ourselves then?!"
What do you mean by this? !
Does this make me look down on you? !
"The general is a hero, how can he be afraid of a mere woman?!" Zhang Xi had no choice but to fake a smile and persuaded, "Forgive a woman, how can we shake our friendship?!"
"The friendship between you and me. Haha, what kind of friendship is there between you and me?!" Ma Chao sneered and said, "The general and I have never had any friendship. In this Northern Expedition, the general is the commander-in-chief of the army, no more than a common man. The general is here Fan Liang made great achievements, but Chao almost missed the opportunity to fight. How can we say the same thing?!"
No, do you think there is something in your words? !
It's true that we didn't have much friendship in the past, but when we talk about things like this, why are you so practical? !
Also, in the paragraph after you, who made merit and who didn’t, who are you telling them to?
Well, Zhang Xi is no longer a novice. After so many years of being involved in official circles, some words can still be heard.
What's more, Ma Chao's words were actually not very tactful, but rather straightforward.
Therefore, Zhang Xi hurriedly said, "Xi has already said that the general's rescue of Ji County and the attack on Guo Huai are his first achievements. If there is no success, Xi will report to the king and let the king know."
Ma Chao nodded.
Zhang Xi actually said this before, but Ma Chao also knew that it was just a compliment and fell short of the truth.
But now, Zhang Xi said this, especially adding the last sentence, that is, the two reached a tacit understanding. Zhang Xi gave Ma Chao half of the credit for defeating the enemy in Ji County. Ma Chao can at least rely on this credit to defend his position, and even go further. , you can continue to seek the position of Liangzhou governor.
With this promise, Ma Chao has nothing to worry about with just a little girl.
He immediately ordered someone to bring Zhao Ying. Ma Chao looked at her carefully and sighed to Zhang Xi, "No wonder the general has taken a liking to her. She is really beautiful. If he hadn't already agreed to the general, she would be my daughter-in-law."
Zhang Xi felt a little awkward hearing this. You came to Yizhou alone, right? How old is your son this year? !
Are you sure you're not taking advantage of me in disguise? !
But fortunately, it was not Zhang Xi who took a fancy to Zhao Ying, but Jiang Wei. With Jiang Wei's age, being Ma Chao's son would not be a disadvantage.
Forget it, I'm too lazy to talk to this guy. Since he brought it, just take it away.
But before leaving, Zhang Xi looked at the unlucky Zhao Ang, the dejected Wang Yi, and the bloodless Zhao Yue and sighed.
"General, I know that the general has a deep hatred, but killing like this is really against the etiquette and law. I hope the general will think twice for the sake of his reputation!"
Zhang Xi tried his best to persuade Ma Chao once. In fact, Zhang Xi's three views really couldn't perfectly fit this era, so he tried his best to change it.
But Ma Chao obviously did not accept Zhang Xi's advice. He snorted coldly and asked Ma Dai to see the guests off, while he continued back into the house to start his revenge.
Zhang Xi could only lament at this, then took Zhao Ying and untied the little girl.
I am not afraid that this little girl will run away. In this era, the war is chaotic and the little girl has just saved her life. She can't go anywhere.
Another thing is that the little girl may not be willing to run away. Zhao has already angered Ma Chao. If Zhang Xi is angered again, Zhao Ying's tribe may not survive today.
The little girl has been taught by Wang Yi since she was a child. Although she looks weak, she has a strong heart. She can just feed the tiger with her body and protect the family property.
Zhao Ying heard what Ma Chao said to Zhang Xi and thought that it was Zhang Xi who took a fancy to her appearance. Moreover, it was obviously more suitable to be Zhang Xi's concubine than to be Ma Chao's daughter-in-law. At least she could protect the Zhao family and even bewitch her in the future. It is not impossible for Zhang Xi to avenge his parents.
Well, after all, she is a girl from Wang Yijiao. Zhao Ying has a high ability to accept such things as forbearing for a while.
However, Zhao Ying did not expect that Zhang Xi took her to the government office, but instead of taking her as a concubine, she was handed over to Jiang Wei.
There is a saying that Jiang Wei can bring a sense of security to Zhao Ying. The two have grown up together and understand each other. In terms of age, Zhao Ying also feels that Jiang Wei is more in line with her thoughts about her husband. Zhang Xi is both thirty. If you are a few years older, you can be your own father.
But Zhao Ying was very worried. If she followed Jiang Wei, she would be able to keep the Zhao family, and at the same time, would she have a chance to avenge her parents. Zhao Ying was very confused.
As for Jiang Wei, he didn't know how to describe his mood better.
If you say you don't like Zhao Ying, that's a lie. Otherwise, Jiang Wei wouldn't have gone to show Zhao the door.
But if you say how much admiration you have, that's false. Jiang Wei is very clear about his responsibilities as a descendant of the Jiang family.
If there had been no Northern Expedition by Liu Bei's group, Jiang Wei might still have married Zhao Ying. But now, it's hard to say whether the Zhao family would still be able to gain a foothold in Tianshui County. His family would never allow him to marry Zhao Ying.
Therefore, Jiang Wei did want to help Zhao Ying out of their childhood friendship. But now, Zhang Xi really brought Zhao Ying out and said that he would take her home.
What are you going to do with me? Are you going to be a concubine? !
I haven't officially crowned her yet, but I already have two concubines, and there is a gap in seniority between the two concubines. What is this? !
But Zhang Xi doesn't care what Jiang Wei thinks, since they brought it to you anyway, it's your own business to deal with it. Zhang Xi still has to fulfill his agreement with Ma Chao and write a battle report to Hanzhong King Liu Bei to report the battle situation.
Furthermore, this Northern Expedition does not end with the defeat of Guo Huai.
Don't forget, what is Liu Bei's purpose of going to Qishan Road this time.
Now even the first goal of Duanlong has not been achieved, let alone marching into Chang'an.
In terms of time, Liu Bei is not very favorable. If he continues to waste time, he may really be led by Cao Hong to block the Longshan Road and lead Cao's troops back to Liangzhou.
(End of chapter)
