Chapter 585

Nanzheng County, ten miles northwest of the county.

On this official road, there is a team of people coming at a high speed.

The group was impressed by Ma Chao and others.

The closer to Nanzheng County, the more uneasy Ma Chao was. The reason why he was worried was not because he was afraid of what Liu Xiu would do to him, but because he was afraid that Liu Xiu would not support him or lend him troops.

Ma Dai rode with Ma Chao. Seeing Ma Chao's manner, he said, "brother, everything will go well."

"I hope so!"

Ma Chao replied, still worried.

For Zhang Lu, he knows quite well. After all, Zhang Lu and Liangzhou have been dealing with each other for such a long time.

But Ma Chao didn't know much about Liu Xiu. He only knew something about Liu Xiu.

Whether Liu Xiu is easy to deal with is another matter.

The team continued to move forward and was getting closer and closer to Nanzheng County. When the team arrived at Nanzheng County and came outside the gate, Ma Chao looked around and saw a group of people standing at the gate.

Tang Sheng, as a general under wenpin, has seen wenpin. Seeing wenpin standing next to a young man, he raised his eyebrows and looked surprised because Liu Xiu came in person.

Tang Sheng said, "Ma Chao, the governor of Zhou Mu went out to meet you in person. He is very polite to you."

Tang Sheng and Ma Chao are quite familiar with each other.

Ma Chao said: "Liu Jingzhou personally went out of the city to meet him, which really flattered Ma Chao."

When the party was less than 100 steps away from the gate of the city, Ma Chao turned over and dismounted, and Ma Dai also turned over and dismounted and walked towards the gate of the city on foot to show respect for Liu Xiu.

Soon, the party came to the gate.

Liu Xiu took the initiative to welcome up, arched his hand and said: "Meng Qi, I've come all the way here. It's been hard all the way."

Ma Chao said: "Ma Chao has met Liu Jingzhou."

Liu Xiu nodded slightly and ordered Wen pin to take over Ma Chao's soldiers. Then he took Ma Chao and Ma Dai to the government office. Entering the hall, the guest and host take their seats.

Liu Xiu said, "how does Meng Qi feel about fighting Cao Cao?"

Ma Chao said in a deep voice: "Cao Cao deserves to be a hero in the world. The army under his command is extremely elite. If he is defeated by Cao Cao, I will not be wronged."

Liu Xiu nodded and said, "Cao Cao is really powerful."

Ma Chao said: "no matter how powerful Cao Cao is, he is also the defeated general of Liu Jingzhou."

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said modestly, "I was lucky to defeat Cao Cao. Moreover, Cao Cao is not familiar with the topography of the south, otherwise it would not be so. "

Ma Chao nodded and said something unimportant to Liu Xiu.

However, neither side has entered the theme.

Ma Chao was a little anxious, and said: "Liu Jingzhou, this time, on the one hand, is seeking the protection of Liu Jingzhou, on the other hand, is hoping that Liu Jingzhou can lend me troops to help me defeat Cao Cao and recapture Xiliang. When it's done, I'll thank you very much. "

Liu Xiu's eyes narrowed. Ma Chao didn't come to surrender.

Call for help!

Borrow!

What an egg to borrow!

Liu xiuxin said that Ma Chao was really naive, and no matter how Liu Xiu helped Ma Chao recapture Xiliang. Because Liu Xiu also has ideas about Xiliang. Once Ma Chao is in a big position, he will oppose Liu Xiu.

If Ma Chao controls Xiliang, Liu Xiu is willing to make an alliance with Ma Chao.

But now, Liu Xiu won't support it. He just needs Ma Chao's loyalty.

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "Meng Qi, if I lend you my troops, can you defeat Cao Cao?"

Ma Chao said: "as long as Liu Jingzhou is willing to support me, then I have a chance."

Liu xiudao: "how can I support you?" The tone of the words has been a little sharper, a little more piercing.

Ma Chao said: "after it's done, I will thank you very much."

Liu Xiu said: "failed?"

Ma Chao was shocked when he heard the speech.

Yes, if he fails, how can he repay Liu Xiu?

Ma Chao was also a person who once controlled one side, and he had tens of thousands of people under his command. He was not a fool. He knew that if he wanted Liu Xiu to support him, he had to have enough conditions to move Liu Xiu.

It's just that Ma Chao today has no soldiers, no territory, no money, and can't repay Liu Xiu at all.

Ma Chao took a deep breath and said, "as long as Liu Jingzhou supports it, it will be successful."

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "even if I support you, you will certainly fail."

"No way!"

Ma Chao's face changed and his eyes showed a stubborn look.

Liu Xiu said: "it seems that Meng Qi doesn't believe what I said."

Ma Chao said: "yes!"

Liu Xiu laughed and said, "well, I'll tell you why you lost to Cao Cao and why it's impossible to defeat Cao Cao."Ma Chao said: "I'm all ears."

Liu Xiu pondered for a moment, then said: "first, Cao Cao crusaded against you. He was ordered by the son of heaven to be righteous. On the contrary, if you don't obey the imperial court's orders, you are morally weak. Cao Cao was ordered by the son of heaven to crusade against those who did not obey him

Ma Chao didn't care. He said, "the winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit. Such a thing, in fact, is of little significance. As long as I can win, no matter what Cao Cao says, it's useless. "

Liu Xiu shrugged his shoulders and said, "look, this is where you are mentally retarded."

Ma Chao's mouth twitches slightly, mentally retarded?

As the eldest son of the Ma family, Ma Teng has high hopes for him. He is a god like existence in the eyes of countless Qiang people. How could he be said to be mentally retarded?

On Ma Chao's face, an unconvinced expression immediately appeared.

Liu Xiu said slowly: "don't worry, and listen to me slowly."

"To say that you are mentally retarded is not to say that you are mentally retarded, but that you are politically retarded, not playing politics. To some extent, the so-called great righteousness is really meaningless. "

"But for you, that's going to make a big difference."

"If Cao Cao deals with you and acts according to the prince's orders, the people will naturally think you are treason when they get the news."

"Just imagine, even the people do not support you, what can you do?"

Liu Xiu's expression was calm and said: "when you have absolute strength, you can not care about the role of the people. But now you have been defeated like a mountain and become a lost dog. What can you do without the support of the people? The people of Xiliang all support Cao Cao and think that Cao Cao is the master of Ming Dynasty. Can you go back to Xiliang again? "

After hearing this, Ma Chao's face showed a trace of emotion.

All the angry looks just disappeared.

In the past, he thought that great righteousness was useless, but now, listening to Liu Xiu's words, he thinks that it is true. How can he turn the tide if even the people do not support him?

Ma Chao arched his hand and said, "Liu Jingzhou has a point. Please continue!"

Liu Xiu saw this with a smile on his lips.

As long as Ma Chao is talked about, it is not difficult to accept him.

Liu Xiu continued: "second, Cao Cao's civil and military officials are full of talents. Among them, Xun Yu is good at government affairs, which can ensure that Cao Cao's rear is carefree and has sufficient food and grass; Xun you is outstanding in stratagem, which can make Cao Cao March and win by surprise; Cheng Yu, Yang Xiu, Chen Qun, Liu Ye, man Chong and others are outstanding in talent. Not to mention, Cao Cao also had generals such as Xu Chu, Xia Houdun, Xia Houyuan, Cao Hong and Cao Ren. There are so many talents under Cao Cao's command, but what talents are under Meng Qi's command? "

Ma Chao's face turned white and his eyes showed a sense of helplessness.

Up to now, Ma Chao has only one thousand soldiers under his command, and only Ma Dai, his younger brother, can follow him. There is no other military general. In a word, he is really naked, and nobody can use him at all.

At this moment, Ma Chao also has some decadence.

Father was killed by Cao Cao, brother was killed by Cao Cao, he and Cao Cao hate more than days. If he does not kill Cao Cao, he will never stop. However, after listening to Liu Xiu's analysis, Ma Chao felt decadent.

He stared at Liu Xiu, and suddenly there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

As long as Liu Xiu helps him, there will be a chance.

Ma Chao said: "Liu Jingzhou has a point. Please continue."

Liu Xiu continued: "third, Cao Cao has strong influence in the northern states and can advance and retreat freely. On the other hand, the loss of Liangzhou is like a lost dog. Even if Meng Qi temporarily recaptured Liangzhou, he could not defeat Cao Cao and avenge his family. "

After Ma Chao heard this, he felt reasonable.

Ma Chao's eyes turned and suddenly said, "please teach me how to take revenge."