The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 430 429 Liangzhou Rebellion (16)

Ma Gang has a specialty, he can roughly calculate how many people there will be from the chaotic sound of horseshoes just by hearing the sound of the horse's hooves on the ground. This specialty also allows Ma Gang to use it in battle. He can borrow This specialty, make full use of strengths and avoid weaknesses.So far, Ma Gang has never experienced a single defeat, and every time the army he leads is always able to retreat unscathed.

Following Ma Gang's order, all the soldiers on the tower became tense, their swords were on edge, and they all stared into the darkness.

After a while, the chaotic sound of horseshoes came from the darkness, and Ma Chao took the lead. Reflecting the bright firelight on the tower, he could clearly see Ma Gang standing on the tower.

Ma Chao knew Ma Gang's ability, so he ordered the cavalry behind him to slow down, and stopped when he was 150 steps away from the city.

At this moment, Ma Chao gave Pound a wink, Pound immediately understood, led two soldiers, rode his horse forward a few steps, held up the three heads tied to the horse's head and stood there quietly, motionless.

Ma Chao rode a white horse to the front of Pound and the others from behind. The place he was standing was still in darkness, but there was a bright moon in the night sky, reflecting the bright white moonlight. Basically, people on the tower could see Know everything under the city.

"Everyone on the tower listen to me! Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Ma Shao colluded with Han Sui and conspired to rebel. They first killed Ma Fei, the prefect of the Northland, and even wanted to put me to death. Fortunately, God favored me. Knowing this, I have killed them now, and the heads of the three of them are behind me!" Ma Chao shouted loudly.

Ma Chao's voice was like thunder, and in the silent night, it was even clearer and louder, rolling into the ears, so that everyone on the tower could hear it.

Ma Gang pressed his hands on the battlements, looked around, and could vaguely see the appearance of the heads held by Pound and the others. They were indeed the three brothers Ma Rui, Ma Lun and Ma Shao.

At this time, there was a lot of discussion on the city tower. Ma Fei was very easy-going in dealing with people and things, and he never put on airs. He was approachable, amiable, and quite prestigious in the army.

A few days ago, Ma Rui summoned all the generals and said that Ma Fei was seriously ill and recuperating in Gaoping City, and that everything in Beidi County would be managed by him for the time being. Many people believed it.In the next two days, Ma Rui wantonly framed the former subordinates who were loyal to Ma Fei, charged him with all kinds of crimes, killed them and imprisoned them, causing panic in Niyang City.

However, anyone with a discerning eye knows what happened, but Ma Rui is in power, Ma Fei is not in Niyang, and those people dare not speak out. Even a general of Ma Gang's level has to compromise with Ma Rui. What about those low-level officers?

Until this time, many people saw Ma Chao standing under the city with their own eyes, and after hearing the news of Ma Fei's murder from Ma Chao, they all whispered to each other and started talking.

Ma Chao went to the city in person, and he also carried the heads of Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Ma Shao. Not only that, Ma Gang also vaguely saw Han Cheng's figure. He was always smart, and he immediately guessed that this was arranged by Ma Chao early in the morning. Yes, it's a pity that Marui, Mullen, and Marshall were kept in the dark.

However, Ma Gang also had a doubt in his heart, how could Han Cheng fight Ma Chao so fiercely?

Ma Chao noticed everything on the tower, and boldly, he rode his horse forward another twenty or thirty steps, and shouted at the tower: "Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Marshaw conspired to rebel, and the crime is only their three." People, all the rest of the soldiers are all innocent, and they are still the soldiers of my Ma family. All soldiers, if you still admit that I am your lord, please open the city gate. Don’t blame the past for what happened today. If you are stubborn, listen to me. The rumors of Ma Rui and others raised their troops against me. As long as I give an order, the tens of thousands of troops annexed in the distance will arrive in a short time, and when Niyang is flattened, none of you will survive!"

All the soldiers on the tower heard Ma Chao's shouts, but no one dared to move, but all focused their eyes on Ma Gang.

All the people defending the city tonight are Ma Gang's subordinates. Without Ma Gang's order, they would never dare to move.And they also believed that Ma Gang, Ma Rui and the others would never join forces.

Ma Gang frowned and stood there motionless, but he was thinking about whether Ma Chao's words were true or not. If he just talked nonsense just to make money, then once he opened the city, he would end up like Ma Rui, even , will be worse than Marui's death.

Ma Chao saw clearly from the bottom of the city that the horse was the key just now. He stared at Ma Gang, walked straight forward, and came to the bottom of the city wall. Then he stopped, raised his head, and said to Ma Gang : "Uncle, I know you will never oppose me with Ma Rui and the others. Ma Fei is dead, and Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Mar Shao are also dead. There should not be such internal strife in our Ma family, but Ma Rui colluded. The purpose of killing Han Sui is to rebel. If our Ma family cannot unite and deal with foreign enemies together, we will die at the hands of Han Sui sooner or later. Uncle and nephew, please think about it carefully, and don't go the wrong way , otherwise, you will regret it for the rest of your life!"

Ma Gang said: "Meng Qi, Ma Fei's death has nothing to do with me. Like many soldiers, I was kept in the dark. However, I knew the news a day earlier than the soldiers. If I promise them to fight against you with them, my family and my subordinates will most likely die. I have no choice but to compromise. However, my heart is still with you Here. I can open the city gate and let you in, but you have to promise me that after you enter the city, don't embarrass my family and subordinates, and don't kill a single soldier. I will do everything by myself Come and carry, if you want to kill, just kill me alone is enough."

Hearing Ma Gang's confession, Ma Chao said, "Uncle, don't worry, I will never kill a single soldier, and I will never kill my uncle. I have a wrongdoer and a debtor. I am looking for Ma Rui, Ma Lun, Marshaw, although they are dead, I will never let their family members go. If my uncle insists on protecting the families of the three rebels, Ma Rui, Ma Lun and Marshall, and opposes me, then Don't blame my nephew for turning his face and denying people. My nephew brought an army of tens of thousands this time, just thirty miles away. As long as I give an order, the troops will come to Niyang city in a short time, and the horses will not be the ones who will suffer The families of Rui and others will suffer even the entire Niyang City. Uncle, please think carefully about what to do, I am waiting for Uncle's reply!"

Ma Gang thought for a while, and finally made a decision from the bottom of his heart, thinking that the three rebels Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Ma Shao should not let the people in the city suffer.He immediately waved his hands at his subordinates and said, "Release the defense, open the city gate, and welcome the lord to enter the city!"

After Ma Chao heard this voice, he finally showed a faint smile on his livid face, and said to Ma Gang upstairs, "Uncle can put the overall situation first, and Meng Qi thanked Uncle!"

Ma Gang smiled at Ma Chao and said, "Meng Qi, I hope you can fulfill your promise."

After finishing speaking, Ma just turned around and went down the tower, while Ma Chao greeted his subordinates to enter the city outside, and the city gate was slowly opened at this time, Ma just walked out from the city gate, and when he saw Ma Chao, he clasped his fists and said: "Sin will meet the lord!"

Ma Chao supported Ma Gang, and hurriedly said, "What's wrong with Uncle?"

After hearing Ma Chao's words, Ma Gang had no doubts in his heart, leaned close to Ma Chao, and said in a low voice, "My lord, you should only bring these hundred riders today, right?"

Ma Chao was taken aback when he heard this, and then he grinned and said, "I still can't hide anything from my uncle..."

Ma Gang said: "Although the city gate has been opened, there are still many former troops of Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Ma Shao in the city. It is now late at night, and most of them are in the military camp. I will personally persuade them to surrender to the lord. As for Ma The family members of Rui, Ma Lun, and Marshall will be handled by the lord, and we will not ask any more questions in the end."

"Thank you, Uncle!" Ma Chao understood what Ma Gang meant, and cupped his hands.

Ma Chao and others entered Niyang City smoothly. Ma Gang allocated some troops to Ma Chao, and he himself led people to the barracks to persuade Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Ma Shao's old troops.Because Ma Gang knew that the former departments of Ma Rui, Mu Lun, Ma Shao and others were also kept in the dark just like him, and they knew nothing about the plots of Ma Rui, Mu Lun, Ma Shao and others.As long as Ma Gang explained to them the fact that Ma Rui, Ma Lun, Ma Shao and others had channeled Han Sui to conspire to rebel and killed Ma Fei, I believe those old ministries would definitely turn to Ma Chao.

Ma Chao took Pang De and Han Cheng, and under the guidance of the soldiers, they first came to Ma Rui's house, surrounded Ma Rui's house with water, and after asking to open the door, Ma Chao personally led people in and started killing, no matter men, women, old or young, All will be killed, and no chicken or dog will be left behind.

Ma Rui's family did not resist at all. Ma Chao and others killed all 73 members of Ma Rui's family. Then, Ma Chao and Pang De divided into two groups and went to the homes of Ma Lun and Mar Shao respectively. method, exterminated Mu Lun and Mar Shao.

That night, there were screams in Niyang City. Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Ma Shao's three families, a total of 180 people, were all killed. Only then was Ma Chao satisfied, and he had avenged his uncle Ma Fei.

When Ma Dai came to Niyang City, the three families of Ma Rui, Ma Lun and Ma Shao had all been slaughtered. The body of his son was chopped up and fed to the dogs, and the anger in the letter gradually dissipated.

On the next day in Pingming, Ma Chao announced the charges against Ma Rui, Ma Lun, and Ma Shao for collaborating with the enemy, and held a funeral for Ma Fei in Niyang City. Ma Dai was heartbroken and cried in a mess.

After experiencing turmoil and unrest within the Ma family, the rest of the soldiers were determined to follow Ma Chao, and Ma Fei's old troops were released to attend the funeral together.

After the funeral, Ma Chao gathered all the soldiers to discuss who should fill the post of Beidi prefect. Ma Fei's old department unanimously recommended Ma Dai, but Ma Chao did not agree. Instead, Ma Gang was appointed as Beidi prefect.

Ma Gang was overwhelmed and felt that he was not up to the job, but Ma Chao insisted on his own opinion, and Ma Gang was not easy to shirk, so he accepted the post of Beidi prefect, and admired Ma Chao from the bottom of his heart.

After things settled down in Beidi County, Ma Chao left Niyang with Pang De, Ma Dai, Han Cheng and others, and Ma Gang led all the soldiers to see him off.

Before leaving, Ma Gang glanced at Han Cheng and asked, "Master, why are you with Han Sui's son? What's going on here?"

So Ma Chao made a long story short, and said a few words in Ma Gang's ear. After Ma Gang listened, he suddenly became enlightened, and clasped his fists and said, "My lord, go back to Anding first, please give me a few days, and then I will definitely lead the army to the Go and meet the lord."

Ma Chao nodded, waved at Ma Gang and the others, indicating that he was going to leave, turned his horse's head, and left Niyang City with Ma Dai, Pang De, Han Cheng and others.

On the way back to Gaoping, Han Cheng came to Ma Chao and asked, "Brother Ma, the traitor inside you has been dealt with. I have helped you a lot this time. When are you going to give me the position of military adviser?" come?"

"Brother Han, don't worry, after returning to Gaoping City, the first thing I will do is announce that you will be my military adviser." Ma Chao said.

Han Chengdao: "This is the best. In addition, we have to speed up the pace of action. We must eliminate Han Sui before Han Sui launches an attack!"

"Just with our current strength?" Ma Chao asked.

Han Chengdao: "There are not many soldiers, you are precious! I have a plan, which can make Han Sui mess up and attack each other. Brother Ma just needs to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight with me. When Han Sui's vitality is seriously injured, It will be the day we send troops, and it will be the end of Han Sui!"

Ma Chao noticed Han Cheng's expression when he spoke, his complexion was ashen, and his eyes shot out fierce lights, as if he was going to eat him.Han Sui was Han Cheng's father, and Ma Chao still couldn't figure it out. Could it be that Han Cheng hated his father so much just because of the death of his wife and unborn child?
Or, is there any ulterior secret between Han Cheng and Han Sui?

(End of this chapter)