Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

It is true that Ma Teng had ruled a region for many years, but his relationship with Liu Bei was always good.

What’s more, Ma Teng couldn’t even get out of Liangzhou, let alone do anything that would go against the will of the world.

Even if you return to Han, you don't have to worry about being punished later.

More importantly, Ma Teng, a Han-Qiang mixed-race, has been poor since childhood. His lifelong wish is to revive the name of his ancestor General Fubo and expand the Ma family business.

By now, Ma Teng understood that simply being able to fight was useless in these troubled times, and it was even more impossible to revive the name of his ancestors by doing so.

After struggling for half his life, Ma Teng looked back and suddenly felt that if he wanted to revive the reputation of his ancestors, nothing could be more helpful than a word from the prime minister.

When Ma Teng quickly sent someone to call over Ma Chao, whose body was covered in blood, and handed over the military power to Ma Chao, Ma Chao was still a little dazed and asked.

"Why should father stay in Chang'an? It would be better to leave such trivial matters to Brother Xiu and Brother Tie. You and I, father and son, can fight our way into Luoyang and make great achievements to meet the Prime Minister as soon as possible."

Ma Teng pulled Ma Chao to his side and spoke in a low voice.

"My son, you think too simply. After we return to Han, even if the Prime Minister speaks to the King of Han on our behalf, we can be promoted to higher positions, and even the position of General Fubo that the Prime Minister promised can be fulfilled."

"However, how could the King of Han release us back to Liang Province afterwards? He would definitely let our family stay in the capital or send us to lead troops elsewhere."

"It's a pity that Liangzhou is cold and poor, and my father is incompetent. He hasn't accumulated any property over the years. How are we going to support our family?"

"Without money, you can't move forward. Even if you want to pave the way for your brothers to be promoted to higher positions in the future, you may need money."

"In Chang'an, the remnants of Dong's gang have plundered countless people's wealth over the years. I can use them to my advantage, and you brothers can keep your inheritance."

To put it bluntly, Ma Teng was afraid of being poor. He was really afraid of being poor.

Especially since Ma Teng had experienced nothing but selling official positions and titles in the first half of his life. Even though the administration under Liu Bei's rule seems to be peaceful now, Ma Teng still does not feel at ease.

However, Ma Chao obviously didn't quite understand Ma Teng's thoughts and spoke in a low voice.

"There is no selling of official positions and titles under the rule of the King of Han and the Prime Minister. Besides, as a man, I only want fame and honor on horseback. What use is there for money?"

After a pause, Ma Chao continued.

"Besides, father, have you forgotten that my younger sister and General Zilong are in love with each other? With General Zilong backing us up, who would be afraid of making things difficult for us?"

"Rebel!"

Talking about this, Ma Teng was so angry that he was shaking.

In order to win over Han Sui, Ma Teng intended to marry Ma Yunlu to Han Sui's son. However, he never expected that Ma Chao would interfere and, when joining the alliance to fight against Dong Zhuo, he chose Zhao Yun as his brother-in-law at first sight.

The next year, Ma Chao, who was sent to Wujun by Ma Teng, secretly brought Ma Yunlu with him and casually introduced Ma Yunlu to Zhao Yun.

However, Zhao Yun only cared about his country before his family. Although he and Ma Yunlu had a mutual affection for each other, they had no intention of getting married.

But Ma Yunlu, who had a personality quite similar to Ma Chao's, was straightforward and free-spirited. After she secretly fell in love with Zhao Yun, she looked down on Han Sui's son, a coward, and refused to marry him even if she died.

This made Ma Teng, who claimed to be a descendant of Ma Yuan and therefore attached great importance to Han etiquette, very angry. He almost drew his sword and killed his own daughter who was suspected of having an affair without a matchmaker.

This also made Ma Teng extremely dislike Ma Yunlu's rebellious daughter. He ignored her for many years and pretended that he didn't have such a daughter.

Even now, when he suddenly heard Ma Chao mention Ma Yunlu, Ma Teng still felt a sweetness in his throat and his blood boiling.

Ma Chao, however, had no scruples at all and spoke quickly.

"Father, General Zilong is still unmarried, which means that General Zilong is also waiting for me, and plans to marry me as his legal wife after pacifying the troubled times as he said before. This is a great thing." "Get lost!"

Ma Teng's face turned red and green at once, and he kept scolding angrily.

Upon seeing this, Ma Chao curled his lips, bowed and left. The brothers who were waiting outside quickly surrounded him and asked questions.

Although it was not uncommon for Ma Chao to make Ma Teng furious, it was rare for him to have such a big reaction as today.

"Nothing, my father just plans to stay in Chang'an..."

Ma Chao waved his hand, then looked around and his eyes fell on his two youngest brothers, then he spoke.

"Brother Xiu, Brother Tie, you two should stay and help father, otherwise father will be left without a confidant in Chang'an."

Ma Xiu and Ma Tie, who still had a somewhat childish look on their faces, quickly agreed.

Of course, this was also partly because Ma Chao cared for his younger brothers, so as to prevent the still young Ma Xiu and Ma Tie from adding any risks when accompanying the army to attack Luoyang.

Moreover, Ma Teng intended to extort some money in Chang'an. Ma Chao might not agree with this, but he also understood that such things would only be done with the help of a confidant.

The most reliable confidant can be none other than one’s own brothers.

Soon, after a simple cleanup of the battlefield and rest, the armies led by Yang Ren and Ma Chao continued to march eastward towards Luoyang.

……

At the same time, in the Han army camp on the south bank of Guandu.

Li Ji asked anxiously with a worried look on his face as he asked the army doctor who had just come out of the tent.

"How is Zilong injured?"

"General Wei lost too much blood and was exposed to the rain for a long time, which led to fainting and fever. Fortunately, General Wei has an amazing physique and has regained consciousness after acupuncture. He only needs to rest for a while."

After hearing what the army doctor said, Li Ji felt relieved.

Soon, Li Ji walked into the tent, but found that Zhao Yun, who looked a little pale, was still trying to stand up. He quickly stepped forward and pushed Zhao Yun back onto the bed, and said.

"Zilong needs to rest now, don't move around."

"It's just a small matter. How can we abandon the Northern Expedition because of it?" Zhao Yun said seriously.

"Having Zilong so devoted to me, the Northern Expedition has been decided. It is a blessing for the Han Dynasty. Now Zilong just needs to rest and recuperate."

Li Ji said this in a tone that brooked no refusal, forced Zhao Yun back onto the bed, and then consoled Zhao Yun for a long time.

Li Ji left the tent only when Zhao Yun, who was already exhausted, fell into a deep sleep without realizing it.

The rest of the civil and military officials guarding outside the tent breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that Zhao Yun was safe.

The Battle of Zhongmou can be described as a great victory, which defeated and severely damaged the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry led by Lu Bu and the elite cavalry of Wei and Zhao in one fell swoop. However, one of the prices paid for this was that Zhao Yun was seriously injured.

If Zhao Yun had not been able to hold Lu Bu back, once Lu Bu was allowed to rush around in the chaos, he might not have been able to hold out until the arrival of the Bai Li soldiers. This can be said to be the first credit.

Soon, Li Ji led everyone back to the big tent to discuss this great victory, and Tian Yu added a sentence.

"Prime Minister, we captured an enemy general named Zhang Liao in this battle. How should we deal with him?" (End of this chapter)