Hee Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 489 Wang Lang Enters Hangu (Part [-])
After Mangxia's defeat, Ma Chao lost his elite, [-] cavalry died, and even Pang De, who was protecting his master from the flames, fainted due to serious injuries.

Just three days later, on the majestic and majestic Hangu Pass, outside a bedroom, Ma Dai took some food and whispered inside: "Brother, you haven't eaten for two days."

Since the medical officer said that Pound's life was not in danger for the time being, Ma Chao locked himself in the room, not allowing anyone to disturb him, and seeing no one.

After waiting for a long time, Ma Dai still didn't see any response from inside. He sighed and said, "Brother, a failure is nothing at all. As long as Hangu Pass is still in our hands, everything will still have a chance."

"Uncle, the lives of the 21 members of the Ma family still require you to take revenge. You can't just give up on yourself like this."

When Ma Dai said later, tears welled up in his eyes, just a few days, it really made him feel longer than a year, because now all things need his attention, it seems that the power seems to be strong, but he I know that he does not have this ability, nor does he have this prestige.

In the past, with Ma Chao and Pang De around, he only needed to lead the troops to fight. But now, the future is uncertain, morale is low, food and grass are gradually exhausted, and Han Sui will soon come to the city. Now he urgently needs a backbone to point out the direction .

"General, scouting report, Han Sui personally led an army of [-] to rush towards Hangu Pass, and it is estimated that they will arrive tomorrow morning." At this time, a school captain rushed over anxiously to report.

Ma Dai's eyes were fixed, and he immediately wiped away his tears secretly, and said solemnly: "Don't panic, as long as Hangu is in your hands, even a hundred thousand troops, there is nothing to be afraid of."

"promise"

"Immediately call all the captains and above to come to the ceremony," Ma Dai ordered.

"promise"

After Ma Dai glanced at the closed door again, he bowed his head helplessly and left.

At this time in the house, I saw Ma Chao squatting on the ground with disheveled hair, not saying a word, although he couldn't see his face clearly, but tears seemed to be slowly falling on the ground.

Not long after, in the Yizheng Hall of Hangu Pass, there were noisy voices one after another. Generals and captains at all levels ignored Ma Dai who was on the throne and expressed their own suggestions. It's life and death. Some suggested quitting Hangu and throwing east to Dayan, while others suggested borrowing troops from Cao Cao to recapture Xiliang. No one would accept anyone. The morale and military rules of the army were clearly in turmoil. Although Ma Dai was Ma Teng's nephew, Ma Chao's cousin, but at this time Ma Teng is dead, Ma Chao is decadent, and his once noble status is almost worthless now.

The collapse of the general situation often does not lie in the outcome of a war, but in the change of people's hearts.

After the generals had been arguing for a long time, a soldier suddenly ran in to report: "General, Cao Cao joined the army and asked Wang Lang to see you."

The generals of "Cao Cao" were taken aback for a moment, and immediately quieted down. They were still discussing just now, but they didn't expect to come here now.

Ma Dai narrowed his eyes and asked, "How many people did he bring?"

"Just brought four soldiers," the soldier reported.

"General, at this time Xiliang and most of Guanzhong have been almost completely recovered by Han Sui. Although Hangu is a great pass, there are only [-] defenders, and the food and grass are not enough, and the morale is low. Cao Cao and the lord were allies. See you," a general said in a serious tone.

Ma Dai nodded slightly, and said, "Let Wang Canjun enter the pass."

"promise!"

After a while, Wang Lang came to the hall alone, looked at Ma Dai, who was in charge, and looked at his handsome face, and immediately saluted: "Join the army, Wang Lang, and pay respects to General Ma Chao."

Ma Dai was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "Jianjun misunderstood, I am Ma Dai."

"Ma Dai" Wang Lang's eyes flashed brightly, and he immediately said solemnly: "I pay my respects to General Ma Dai. I don't know where General Ma Chao is now."

"Brother has other important tasks. If Wang Canjun has anything to do, just tell Dai," Ma Dai explained.

Wang Lang frowned, and said: "Sikong heard about the civil strife in Xiliang, knew about the death of Marquis Liang, and was heartbroken. He often recalled his love for begging Dong back then. Originally, he wanted to send people to pay homage immediately, but he heard that Since the war, Sikong admired General Shenwei’s revenge, but he did not expect Han Sui to be so treacherous, and Sikong let Lang come over this time to show the court’s support for General Shenwei.”

"Oh! How can I support you?" Ma Dai showed a hint of surprise on his face.

Wang Lang smiled slightly, and said loudly: "Sikong has ordered General Guan Yu to command [-] troops and [-] dans of food and grass. He is going to help General Ma Chao take revenge."

The "[-]" generals were startled, and immediately whispered to each other. Ma Dai was silent for a while, and then said solemnly: "Sikong is sincere, and the Ma family is very grateful. I don't know what Sikong needs."

Wang Lang shook his head, and said seriously: "I don't need anything. Back then, Sikong gave Hanguguan to Lianghou, just to attack Dayan from both sides and maintain the orthodoxy of the big man. Therefore, Sikong didn't need a territory at all, what he needed was a firm man. Allies, to put it bluntly, if Xiliang is gone, the Central Plains will also be at stake."

"Then why don't you go to Han Sui, he is not a firm ally?" A school lieutenant suddenly asked with squinted eyes, he advocated joining Dayan.

"Of course this Sikong thought about it, and there is no need to hide it from everyone, but in the end he gave up, because Han Sui was too vicious, and for the sake of a power struggle, he even killed the Spurs Shi's family. Lost in popularity, as long as General Ma Chao is willing and with the support of General Guan, the two peerless generals will definitely be able to sweep the entire Xiliang within half a month." Wang Lang waved his hand confidently.

"Such a great loss for Sikong?" Ma Dai didn't believe it.

"Haha, of course, there is an additional condition, that is, General Ma Chao will marry Miss Sikong, and the two parties will become in-laws." Wang Lang rolled his eyes and immediately said with a smile.

The "in-law" Ma Dai murmured, knowing that Cao Cao wanted to use his help to take revenge, build the strongest alliance, and even wanted to take the elder brother directly under his command.

"Dai needs to discuss this matter with his eldest brother, and he will reply to the army when it is over," Ma Dai said.

"No problem." After Wang Lang responded, he suddenly said seriously: "But I have one more word, please tell General Ma Dai to General Ma Chao."

"Please say"

"The imperial court needs General Ma Chao to guard Xiliang for generations, to defend the frontiers, and to protect the royal court. This is the national policy of the imperial court, and Dayan does not need it at all. In addition, this time the civil strife in Xiliang benefited the most. Dayan, the civil strife broke out It was so sudden, it seems that someone secretly tampered with it," Wang Lang said pointingly.

Ma Dai's pupils shrank immediately, he stood up and cupped his fists and said, "Thank you Wang Canjun for speaking out."

"Don't dare, dare not" After Wang Lang slowly retreated with a smile, the hall immediately started discussing again.

"General, this is a good opportunity. As long as we get Cao Cao's help, maybe we can really turn the situation around."

"That's what I said, but Cao Cao is also a traitor, is he really so kind? The last general still suggests that he take refuge in Dayan"

"You bastard, if you take refuge in Dayan, this Xiliang will completely change your surname, unless Dayan also agrees to let the eldest son guard Xiliang for generations."

Hearing what everyone said, Ma Dai ignored them and went directly to Ma Chao's bedroom. Now the eldest brother must stand up and make a decision, otherwise the Ma family will be completely ruined if this drags on.

(End of this chapter)