Chapter 259 Sujin Ma Chao
The hussar hero is famous for his divine power, and he alone controls Yangping and Shuguan. ----------Anonymous "Seven Laws"
It is said that Chen Long made a plan to suspect Ma Chao, knowing that Ma Chao would definitely be worried about Ma Teng's safety, so he asked Zhang He to transfer Ma Chao back, and also created the illusion that the subsequent brigade would set up a stronghold along the river, in order to confuse Zhang Lu and prevent him from boldly crossing the river to attack the Qinglong Army. At this moment, although Zhang Lu was assisted by Yan Pu, he was captured by the reputation of Chen Long and Ma Teng's Qinglong Army and Xiliang Cavalry, and his operational thinking of retreating and defending did not change substantially. Even though the news of recapturing Yangping Pass and Ma Teng's enthronement came back to Hanzhong, Zhang Lu still decided to defend along the Han River.
Regarding the question of whether Zhang Wei took the initiative to steal Chen Long's retreat, Yan Pu once advised not to act rashly. But everyone, including Zhang Lu, strongly expected that Chen Long would seize every opportunity to cross the river and fight decisively to avoid being attacked from both sides. This possibility is of course very high, and the news that Pang De successfully crossed the river in the upper reaches has spread, which increases the possibility of the latter. Yan Pu did not persist this time.
Zhang Lu ordered two groups of troops to go up the river to repel Pang De and demolish the pontoon bridge. Other troops added beacon towers along the river to observe the enemy's situation. Sure enough, the beacon tower soon got feedback. Dust was rising on the road far away on the other side, and an unknown number of troops came overwhelmingly. There were no binoculars at that time, and the observation post only saw dust rising. Little did they know that Ma Chao led his troops to retreat in a hurry, and the Xiliang cavalry also raised dust all over the sky.
Ma Chao was so anxious that he retreated, unable to wait for Zhang He's troops to arrive. Hearing that his father's whereabouts were unknown, he wished he could grow wings from his side and fly to Yangping Pass. As the troops retreated, the army gradually merged with Chen Long's army. Ma Chao finally saw Chen Long, the leader of the Qinglong army, in the military tent.
With tears in his eyes, Ma Chao raised his hands and said to Chen Long: "General, please allow me to take my troops to attack Yangping Pass to find out the whereabouts of my father. I am very grateful."
Chen Long nodded and said, "What Meng Qi said is human nature. How could I stop him? But the two military advisors have already made a plan. Working together can produce miraculous results." Ma Chao was slightly puzzled by what he meant and said nothing.
Chen Long continued: "The detective horse has reported back. Yangping Pass is closed today and troops are dispatched. I have sent people to monitor again and will have a reply in the near future. If the news is true, the military advisor has already decided on an ambush strategy, and a battle will be enough. success."
Just as Ma Chao was about to ask about his father's news, Chen Long said first, "I'm also asking people to inquire about your father's news. Ma Xiu and Ma Tie are both on the front line, and Meng Qike is going to join them."
Just as Ma Chao left, Zhou Buji turned around and asked in a low voice: "My lord, why did Yang Ang and Zhang Wei hide Ma Chao's head when they put Ma Teng's head on Yang Ping Pass?"
Chen Long sighed: "Ma Chao is brave enough to win the three armies, but he is young and energetic. I am afraid that he will be too impulsive and ruin the whole plan." After saying that, he murmured: "Ma Chao is such a person, with strong martial arts and rebelliousness. He also has Pang De among his subordinates. A team of good generals. If I can help him avenge the murder of his father, I may be able to bring him under his wing."
Zhou Busuo said: "If he doesn't surrender to the lord, he can't stand on his own. Give him Hanzhong and suppress Liu Yan, so the lord can go north to the Central Plains with all his strength. Of course, if we can match him with one of our military advisors and gain his trust, It will be more ideal to be able to influence the decision-making of Ma Chao in the future."
Chen Long nodded and said: "It makes sense, but who can do it?"
Zhou Busuo asked: "Pan Jun has already cooperated with Ma Chao this time. What do you think of him, my lord?"
Chen Long said: "Pan Jun is dignified, disciplined and capable, but his personality seems not flexible enough. Ding Yi and Ding Zhengli are currently assisting Shamoko in attacking Shangyong. This person has great management skills and can assist Ma Chao in Hanzhong in the future and be responsible." Internal affairs." Zhou Buji nodded, and Chen Long continued: "The tragic loss of Ma Teng at Yangping Pass this time was heard to be a plan devised by Yan Pu, the military advisor next to Zhang Lu. This man must be captured alive, so don't let the Ma family kill him. , to save his life." Zhou Buyi surrendered and retreated.
The Ma Chao brothers met and discussed for a long time but came up with no solution, so they had to wait for Chen Long's military order. The next day, Chen Long's army came down with the order, and ambush troops were arranged in front, rear, left and right, waiting for Zhang Wei to lead his troops.
Gao Shun's army lured the enemy deeper and abandoned the food and baggage along the road. Zhang Weijun thought that the enemy's rear was weak, so he pursued them with confidence. Three days later, Zhang Wei's entire army entered the pocket. Chen Long gave an order and ambushed troops in all directions. Ma Chao was particularly brave. He killed the Hanzhong army and fled. Zhang Wei and Yang Ang were unable to resist the enemy and fled in defeat.
Ma Chao, with his white horse galloping and his silver spear held high, looks for generals on horseback to fight among the defeated troops. No matter how brave Ma Chao is, he can resist the enemy. He has no general who can combine with him. Gradually the pursuit reached a hillside not far from Yangping Pass. Ma Chao saw a group of guards surrounding one person and fled in a hurry. Ma Chao suspected that it was Zhang Wei and urged his horse forward. He fought against dozens of guards alone without any fear on his face. This general is not Zhang Wei, but Yang Ang, the murderer of Ma Teng. When Yang Ang saw Ma Chao kill one person with one shot, he felt that the murderer was right in front of him. He didn't dare to fight, so he just hit his horse and ran away.
While he was escaping, a silver spear suddenly hit the top of his helmet. Yang Ang fell upside down and fell off his horse. Before he could get up, he felt a coldness in his throat. The tip of the spear was pressed against his throat, and he no longer dared to move.
Ma Chao's silver gun forced Yang Ang and asked: "Are you Zhang Wei?" Yang Ang quickly denied: "No, no! I'm just a partial general, willing to surrender!"
Ma Chao sneered and said: "The general still has dozens of guards? If you are not Zhang Wei, who will come?" The silver gun tightened, and Yang Ang was suffocated for an instant. He waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Young man Yang Ang! It's really Zhang Wei." Wei’s subordinates!”
Ma Chao said: "Yang Ang, I have heard of it. I just want to ask you, do you know the whereabouts of Yangping Pass guard Ma Teng?"
When Yang Ang heard about Ma Teng, he was secretly shocked. He raised his eyes and saw the young general on the horse carefully. He was wearing silver armor and holding a steel gun in his hand. He looked very handsome and mighty. He couldn't help but remember that the military advisor said that Ma Teng had a son named Ma Chao. , exactly the image of the person in front of you. With a roll of his eyes, the plan came to his mind, and he said in a hoarse voice: "General Ma Teng? I have seen him on the battlefield. He is indeed very brave and his martial arts skills are admirable. It's a pity."
Ma Chao's heart tightened and he asked, "What's the pity? Tell me quickly!"
Yang Ang pointed to the tip of the gun on his throat and said: "General, it's hard for me to talk like this." Ma Chao withdrew the gun and shouted: "Speak quickly!"
Yang Ang moved his hands and said, "It's a pity that General Ma Teng was outnumbered and was captured alive by General Zhang Wei. He died heroically."
After saying that, he turned around and ran away. When Ma Chao heard this, he was like a bolt from the blue. He forgot about Yang Ang and felt that the world was spinning. He rolled off his horse and fell unconscious. Fortunately, Ma Xiu and Ma Tie followed closely behind and rescued Ma Chao. Ma Chao woke up and cried loudly: "My father is in trouble, Ma Xiu and Ma Tie, follow me to kill him before rushing to the pass!"
On this day, Zhang Wei's defeated army was in front, while Chen Long and Ma Chao were ambushing behind, fighting all the way to Yangping Pass. The people who closed the door saw that Zhang Wei was defeated and did not dare to open the door. The pursuers from behind broke through the city gate and Yangping Pass changed hands again. Zhang Wei once again ran to the dog hole beside the city wall where he escaped last time. Unexpectedly, as soon as he came out of the dog hole, Chen Long laughed and said, "Zhang Wei, why do you always like to imitate wild dogs? Chen Long has been waiting here for a long time!"
This battle was a complete victory, Chen Long was promoted to court, and his men led Zhang Wei. Just as the trial was about to begin, suddenly the sound of crying came from outside the hall. Ma Chao, Ma Xiu, and Ma Tie came into the hall, all dressed in armor, holding a coffin with Ma Teng's body inside. Ma Chao's head was wrapped in white cloth and he was dressed in sackcloth. His face was desolate and tears were streaming down his face. He squatted down and knelt on one leg in front of Chen Long and said: "Zhang Wei killed my father. Please make the decision for me, general! Hand over the enemy who killed my father." Let me cut him into pieces to avenge my father." Behind him, Ma Xiu and Ma Tie also knelt down and begged.
Chen Long also shed tears and tried to help the three brothers up, but they kowtowed and couldn't help. Chen Long had no choice but to pull out the serrated dagger from his boot, inserted it in front of Zhang Wei and said, "I just want to ask you one thing, did you kill Ma Teng? If so, I can't save you."
Zhang Wei looked at Ma Chao's fire-like eyes, lowered his head and said: "The person who killed General Ma was my subordinate Yang Ang. He chased General Ma to the Han River and killed him with arrows. General Ma is brave and invincible."
Ma Chao shouted loudly and interrupted Zhang Wei: "Where is Yang Ang?" Zhang Wei shook his head and said: "I really don't know that." Ma Chao asked Yang Ang again, Zhang Weixi knew everything and described it, Ma Chao was shocked and said: "Is it possible? It's him?"
Besides, Yang Ang escaped by chance. He was so busy that he changed into peasant clothes and stayed overnight at Xiaoxing to escape. He was actually allowed to cross the Han River and found Zhang Lu's troops. Zhang Lu heard that Zhang Wei was defeated and that the Yangping Pass was in danger, so he hurriedly sent people to find out the whereabouts of his younger brother. Knowing that there were suspicious soldiers on both sides of the Han River, he was busy organizing Yan Pu and others to discuss countermeasures.
Chen Long comforted Ma Chao and promised to avenge him. At the same time, he advised: "It was Yang Ang who killed Nai's father, and Zhang Wei didn't know about it. Although killing Zhang Wei can hardly offset your father's revenge, Zhang Wei's value now may be In exchange for Zhang Lu's surrender, the people of Hanzhong will be saved from the pain of long-term war. Meng Qi, you know my kindness to the people, are you willing to help me? If Hanzhong is captured peacefully, please ask Ma Chao to help me guard Hanzhong County. Suppress Liu Yan in Yizhou and Han Sui in Liangzhou. I am willing to send you military advisors and troops to assist you. What do you think?" Although the words were vague, there was a hint of recruitment. Ma Chao was not an idiot and said with The family members discussed it and left.
The war in Hanzhong was once again one-sided. Zhang Lu asked Yanpu and Yang Song again for advice. At this time, the news that Shangyong had been captured came, and Hanzhong was shocked and fell into a doomsday panic.
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
