Three Kingdoms: The ghost plotter taught Liu Bei to seize Jingzhou first

Ma Xiu's figure suddenly stiffened, and he held his sword high, but hesitated to use it.

Looking at his brother, his eyes flashed with complex emotions.

Ma Chao gazed at Yang Fu with admiration and sighed slowly:

"Taishu Yang, I, Ma Chao, admire your loyalty to Cao Cao."

"Since you have made up your mind and don't want to follow me to submit to the emperor of the Han Dynasty, I will not force you."

"Let's do this. I will personally ask the emperor to ensure that you leave Jieting safely."

As soon as these words came out.

Yang Fu's expression instantly changed from fierce to stunned. Obviously, he had never expected Ma Chao to be so magnanimous.

Ma Chao turned around and said to Ma Xiu:

"Second brother, you should return to the emperor of Han Dynasty and tell him that I am willing to surrender the city, but I have a small request. I hope he can let Yang Fu go."

"Big brother!"

Ma Xiu frowned, as if he was unwilling to pass on this message for him.

Ma Chao's eyes were firm and unquestionable:

"Second brother, if you still recognize me as your brother, do as I say and don't say anything more."

Ma Xiu had no choice but to sheath his sword, glared at Yang Fu fiercely, and left angrily.

"General Ma, is there really no room for maneuver?"

Yang Fu's eyes were complex and deep, and there was no hostility in his tone.

Ma Chao's face was as cold as iron, and he responded coldly:

"I never regret what I have decided."

"Yang Fu, you should prepare to leave here quickly."

After that, he said no more and left with big strides, leaving Yang Fu alone.

After a long time, a heavy sigh came from the hall.

…

Inside the Han camp.

Liu Bei had been waiting in the tent for a long time.

The guard came to report that Ma Xiu had returned.

"Finally back..."

Liu Bei smiled slightly and waved his hand to let Ma Xiu in.

Ma Xiu stepped into the big tent and respectfully saluted Liu Bei and reported:

"Your Majesty, my elder brother has been persuaded by me and is willing to surrender the city."

As soon as these words came out,

The Han officials in the tent were delighted.

Liu Bei glanced at Deng Mu, and the two smiled knowingly, obviously expecting it.

Liu Bei laughed and said:

"Good, good, good! Your brother really knows the big picture and the current situation."

At this time.

Ma Xiu changed the subject and said:

"However, my brother still has something to ask for, I hope Your Majesty will grant it."

Ma Xiu's face was full of sincerity.

"Just say it."

Liu Bei waved his hand generously.

Ma Xiu then told Ma Chao's request:

"Yang Fu swore to be loyal to Cao Cao until death and was unwilling to surrender with my brother. My brother, considering our friendship, begs Your Majesty to show mercy and let Yang Fu live."

Zhuge Dan hurried forward and whispered:

"Your Majesty, Yang Fu is a man of extraordinary wisdom and strategy. I heard that the siege of Jieting and the attack on Yuncheng were all caused by him. I onlyI am afraid that if I let him go, it may cause trouble in the future."

Liu Bei smiled proudly and said confidently: (To read the exciting novel, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

"Even if Zhang Liang was reborn, he couldn't save Cao Cao from defeat. What's the point of mentioning Yang Fu?"

"Tell your elder brother that I have approved his request. ”

Zhuge Dan was shocked and could not help but admire Liu Bei's broad mind.

Ma Xiu was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. Then he hurried back to Jieting City to report to Ma Chao.

…

At dusk, the gate of Jieting City was opened with a bang, and the flag was hoisted high.

More than 10,000 Wei soldiers took off their armor and weapons and lined up outside the city.

With Liu Bei's order, the Han army rushed into Jieting in several routes and officially took over the defense of the city.

Before night fell, the flags of the Han Dynasty fluttered in the wind on the four gates of Jieting City.

This gateway to Longxi finally entered the Han territory.

The handover was over.

Ma Chao led only a few elite guards, followed by his brother Ma Xiu, and personally set out to meet Liu Bei in the camp.

To show his special respect for Ma Chao, Liu Bei broke the convention and personally went to the camp gate to greet him with the highest etiquette.

When Ma Chao rode his horse slowly and approached, still a few steps away from Liu Bei, Ma Xiu excitedly pointed forward:

"Brother, look, it's His Majesty. It's His Majesty who came out to greet you personally, which shows how much he respects and treats you."[]

The haze that had been shrouded in Ma Chao's heart because of his surrender instantly dissipated after seeing this scene.

Instead, it was replaced by surprise and warmth.

"The Emperor of the Han Dynasty is indeed a difficult ruler who respects the wise and is eager to seek talents..."

Ma Chao sighed in his heart, then turned over and dismounted with a neat movement, strode forward, and knelt on one knee in front of Liu Bei's horse:

"The surrendered minister Ma Chao pays homage to the Emperor of the Han Dynasty! ”

Liu Bei also quickly dismounted, took several steps at a time, personally helped Ma Chao up, and patted his shoulders with both hands

"Mengqi, I am not happy to get Longxi, I am only happy to have a tiger general like you!"

Ma Chao felt warm in his heart, and hurriedly bowed and said:

"I was deceived by Cao Cao in the past, and I have been an enemy of Your Majesty many times. I feel really guilty!"

"Thank you Your Majesty for your magnanimity and giving me this opportunity to reform."

Liu Bei (Qian Zhao) waved his hand and laughed heartily:

"The past is gone, and you don't have to mind it."

"From now on, you and I will be the king and minister, and we will work together for the great cause! ”

As soon as these words came out, Ma Chao's blood boiled in his chest, and his excitement was beyond words.

So he bowed deeply again and said solemnly:

"I have wasted half my life, and today I finally meet a wise master!"

"I swear here that I will die for your majesty, and I will not refuse!"

Liu Bei was full of joy and personally took Ma Chao's arm:

"Let's go, I have prepared wine and food for you in the big tent to welcome you, come, follow me into the tent, and we will not leave until we are drunk!"

The gloom in Ma Chao's heartThe haze completely dissipated, replaced by a heart full of lofty ambitions, followed by a loud laugh, and walked into the tent side by side with Liu Bei. .