Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 474 Ma Teng's Death II

"Relying on Aiqing's efforts for the country, it is really a blessing for the court and the country." Hearing Lu Bu's words, Emperor Xian wanted to turn his head and go back to the palace to sleep, but when he saw Yang Biao's eyes, he had to turn around. Lu Bu smiled applauded.Although Emperor Xian didn't understand why he was a majestic emperor, why he still showed his favor to Lv Bu, but Yang Biao deeply understood the horror of Lv Bu. Lv Bu's one-year expedition this time not only pacified Sizhou, but also occupied the Most of Yanzhou, now that Ma Teng was defeated and died, I am afraid that Bingzhou will not escape Lu Bu's control, which means that in just a few years, Lu Bu has already occupied less than half of the world in the Han Dynasty. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has achieved hegemony, so even Emperor Xian, who represents the Han Dynasty, can only rely on Lu Bu's breath at this time to show his favor to Lu Bu.

"Your Majesty was shocked, and please go back to the palace to rest." Since Emperor Xian offered to show his favor to Lu Bu, Lu Bu also responded in a timely manner.A smart emperor who knew how to advance and retreat also saved a lot of unnecessary trouble for Lu Bu.

"Brother Lu Bu, how are my father and eldest brother?" Just after Emperor Xian and other ministers left, a slender figure came to Lu Bu, lowered his head and asked in a faint voice. The throbbing in the voice made Lu Bu feel pity in his heart. This person was none other than Ma Yunlu.

"Your family, Yunlu, I have already arranged for them to rest at the General's Mansion. I will accompany you there in a while." Looking at Ma Yunlu's slightly trembling thin body, Lu Bu knew that this thin little girl was suffering in her heart. What kind of suffering, it's a pity that in the face of such a pityful figure, Lu Bu can do very little for him. Lu Bu didn't even know that when Ma Yunlu learned of Ma Teng's death, this frail body Is it really affordable.

After talking with Ma Yunlu, Lu Bu turned around and came to the incense car next to him, opened the curtain, and saw that Zhang Linger, who had already fallen asleep in the car, felt slightly relieved. Then there is nothing serious.He put down the curtain, turned and walked away.

"I made you suffer." At this time Lu Bu came to Cai Yan, reached out and grabbed Cai Yan's hand, and said: "Take them back first, I have to go to the General's Mansion."

"General, go and get busy. Come back early when you're done. My concubine is waiting at home. As for these sisters, I will take care of them." Cai Yan was held by Lu Bu. Unknowingly, she blushed. Compared with the ladies of the past, Cai Yan now has the charm of a lot of mature women, and sometimes even faintly resembles the first lady of the Han Dynasty. tolerance.

"Yunlu, let me take you home." After letting the soldiers send Cai Yan and others away, Lu Bu came to Ma Yunlu again, took Ma Yunlu's hand lightly, helped Ma Yunlu onto the horse's back, and together Go towards the General's Mansion.

At this time, a mourning hall has been set up in the general's mansion, and in the middle of the mourning hall is a high-quality sandalwood coffin. Ma Teng has changed into the general's attire at this time, and he is lying quietly in the coffin, not looking like he is dead. It seemed that he was asleep, but the general's armor was on his body, which made Ma Teng's corpse look extraordinary, as if he was going to continue his unfinished journey in another world.

"Young general, the old general has already left. I wonder what the young general's plan is in the future?" Seeing that Ma Chao's expression gradually calmed down, Ma Dai quietly came to Ma Chao's side and asked with a bow.Ma Dai saw Ma Chao's disregard for Lu Bu when he entered the city, but he was very anxious in his heart. Ma Dai knew Ma Chao's temperament very well. Although Ma Teng had a will, he did not want Ma Chao to follow his However, it is hard to say whether Ma Chao can really let go of it. Although Lu Bu was not responsible for Ma Teng's death, it cannot be dragged down with Lu Bu.

"Do you think Lu Bu is my enemy? Do I want to avenge my father?" After a long silence, Ma Chao suddenly raised his head and asked Ma Dai.

Hearing Ma Chao's words, Ma Dai was startled. Ma Dai naturally understood the real reason why Ma Chao asked this question, but this time was not the time to be arrogant. At this time, they were already in Chang'an City and were completely controlled by Lu Bu. With such thoughts, I am afraid that Ma Chao may not even survive tonight. Thinking of this, Ma Dai calmed down and said, "I naturally understand the meaning of the major general's order, but this time we sent troops to take advantage of others' danger and want to take advantage of Lu Bu's absence. It is time to take down Chang'an City, and as for the death of the old general. Taiwei didn't mean to persecute the old general, but the old general felt that he was defeated by Lu Bu, and he had no face to see the soldiers again, and he wanted to give all the soldiers a certain way out , so he chose to die, and Lu Bu has fulfilled his promise and did not retaliate against our sergeants."

"So, it's all my father's fault?" Ma Chao turned to look at Ma Dai with some dissatisfaction and said.

"No, I don't mean that. I just told the truth, and let our army surrender to Lu Bu after the death of the old general. This is also the old general's meaning." Facing Ma Chao's eyes, Ma Dai could only lower his head. He didn't want to meet Ma Chao's eyes.

"That's right, my father decided to exchange his own life for us to survive so that I could live on. However, my father is already dead. As a son, what should I do for my father? Shouldn't I inherit my father's behest? Is it?" Ma Chao stared at Ma Dai and asked.

"Does the major general still want to be an enemy of Lu Bu? Does the major general know how much the Ma family has lost since the war with Lu Bu? The reason why the old general let all the troops of the Ma family surrender to Lu Bu is to keep the Ma family. Don’t let the Ma family suffer disaster, is the major general going against the old general’s behest and lead the Ma family to perish?” Unlike Ma Chao’s understanding of Ma Teng’s behest, Ma Dai thinks that Ma Teng’s behest is not completed The unfinished business of Ma Teng is to protect the Ma family.

"Could it be that this is father's wish?" Hearing Ma Dai's words, Ma Chao's heart moved again, and he couldn't help but have some clear thoughts before becoming blurred again.In troubled times, only the strong can dominate the world and rise up. Ma Chao is not without ambition, but he sees things more thoroughly than others. Although Ren is in troubled times, a unified atmosphere has gradually taken shape. Lu Bu was born , Ma Chao thought that he could not compete with it, so he gradually extinguished his desire for hegemony. Now that the Ma family is in decline, after this failure, Bingzhou may not be able to keep it. Ma Teng has already given up, what can Ma Chao do?

As the flame in Ma Chao's heart gradually extinguished, the whole person also calmed down.

"Daddy." At this moment, a shrill cry came in from the outside, and then a frail figure came running and lay down on Ma Teng's coffin. It was Ma Yunlu.Behind Ma Yunlu, Lu Bu walked in slowly, cupped his fists and bowed deeply to Ma Teng's coffin.

"The deceased is dead, and I would like to express my condolences to the Major General." After saluting, Lu Bu walked up to Ma Chao and comforted him.

"Thank you, Lieutenant, for your concern." Seeing Lu Bu's arrival, Ma Chao's face twitched, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything, and Ma Dai hurriedly saluted Lu Bu.

"Brother, why, why didn't you leave daddy in Bingzhou, why did you go back to Chang'an?" At this moment, Ma Yunlu was crying, and turned around, complaining about Ma Chao.

Hearing Ma Yunlu's words, Ma Chao's face suddenly became ugly. Since Ma Teng's death, Ma Chao's team felt that someone was responsible for Ma Teng's death, and Ma Chao finally decided that this person should be Lu Bu, but at this time his own When the younger sister came, she put the blame on herself. Ma Chao was speechless for a while, yes, why didn't he stop Ma Teng?I clearly know how strong Lu Bu is, so why would I allow my father to be an enemy of Lu Bu, so that even my family and life were ruined in vain.It was only at this time that Ma Chao realized that he was the one he was looking for to be responsible for Ma Teng's death. Chang'an must be where Lu Bu belonged, and Lu Bu was only defending himself, and his own responsibility in this matter was greater than that of Ma Teng. However, Lu Bu didn't know how much heavier he was.

"It's my elder brother's fault. It's my elder brother who didn't take good care of my father." After a pause, Ma Chao finally spoke with a bitter face. At this time, Ma Chao's eyes on Lu Bu had eased a lot.Lu Bu saw this in his eyes and was happy in his heart. What Lu Bu feared most was that after Ma Teng died, the relationship between Ma Chao and himself could not be eased, and he had to kill Ma Chao in the end.But now it seems that the situation is much better, at least Lu Bu can no longer see the spark of hatred in Ma Chao's eyes at this time.

"Brother, we will only depend on each other from now on. Big brother has to promise Yunlu that he will stay by Yunlu's side in the future and don't leave again, okay?" Seeing that Ma Chao was infected by his emotions, Ma Yunlu reached out and grabbed Ma Chao's hand and said .

"Brother knows, I will stay in Chang'an from now on, and I won't go there." By this time, Ma Chao had no other thoughts. In Ma Chao's view, he had nothing to do with fighting for world supremacy. I can protect my family in my lifetime and prevent my family from suffering any harm.

"From now on, everyone can live in Chang'an with peace of mind." At this time, Lu Bu also stepped forward, stretching out his hand to hold the two of them and said.

At this time, Lu Bu suddenly saw Ma Yunlu's eyes full of complexities, which made Lu Bu startled. Could it be that what Ma Yunlu just said was not the truth?For a moment, Lu Bu felt a little uneasy. It was hard for anyone to imagine how Ma Teng's death would affect such a stubborn and weak girl like Ma Yunlu. Yes, no, maybe it wasn't towards Lu Bu, but Ma Yunlu didn't want the Ma family to be hurt, so that's why he said that.Thinking of this, Lu Bu couldn't help sighing in his heart.

(End of this chapter)