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It was after this incident that the bandits in Fulu County saw Zhu Youtian's madness.From then on, no one dared to provoke Zhu Youtian.At least not driven by sufficient interests, no one is willing to be an enemy of Zhu Youtian.

Just like this, Zhu Youtian gained a firm foothold.

Zhu Youtian developed his strength, but he did not wantonly expand. He only ensured that he could only

There are more than five hundred people.

On the one hand, when there are more people, he needs more food, money, etc., which is unbearable for him.On the other hand, if there are too many people, there are good and bad. Although he only has 500 people, his combat power is not weak and enough to gain a foothold, so Zhu Youtian is like this.

Zhu Youtian treated the soldiers under his command quite well.

Whatever he eats, the soldiers eat.

If he has meat to eat, the soldiers will have meat to eat.

If he has wine to drink, the soldiers will have wine to drink.

The situation of eating and living together gave Zhu Youtian a very high prestige in the hearts of the soldiers in the army.Everyone is willing to obey Zhu Youtian's arrangement, only Zhu Youtian's order is obeyed.

Zhu Youtian is now in his forties, years of running around have made his temples gray.A pair of eyes could not stop showing a look of exhaustion.

Quite difficult.

It's not easy for him.

Zhu Youtian is tall and strong, and his martial arts skills are good.Because of getting older and gradually weakening his strength, he seldom uses force, but Zhu Youtian has to participate in the drills of soldiers in the army every day.

He wants to watch for himself.

Early in the morning, the weather was cold and dark clouds filled the sky, adding more chill to the sky.

In the barracks, shouts sounded.

The voice shot into the sky.

Wu Baierlang is practicing.

Zhu Youtian stood aside, with his hands behind his back, supervising the soldiers' drills.He has always told the soldiers under his command that they should practice more at ordinary times, so that they will not be afraid of fighting and avoid being killed in case of war.

"Report!"

At this moment, a soldier came to Zhu Youtian's side.

Zhu Youtian said: "What's the matter?"

The soldier reported: "General, a young man who called himself Ma Yuan came outside the barracks. He said he has something important to see you."

The moment Zhu Youtian heard Ma Yuan's name, a gleam flashed in his eyes.Prior to this, Zhu Youtian had been sending people to contact Ma Yuan, hoping that Ma Yuan would work for him.Zhu Youtian even told Ma Yuan that as long as Ma Yuan is willing to help him, then Zhu Youtian is willing to marry his daughter to Ma Yuan and let Ma Yuan inherit his inheritance.

You know, Zhu Youtian has only one daughter under his knees.before such a

Mention, if Ma Yuan marries Zhu Youtian's daughter, he will reach the sky in one step.It's just that Ma Yuan chose to refuse, which made Zhu Youtian quite regretful.

Zhu Youtian became excited, and immediately ordered the soldiers on drill to disband, and each went on his own.Then, Zhu Youtian hurried to the gate of the barracks.

Zhu Youtian knew the art of war and strategy, and even the principle of respecting the virtuous and corporal.

He gave Ma Yuan enough courtesy.

When Zhu Youtian came to the door, he saw Ma Yuan, glanced at Huangshi, then looked away, looked at Ma Yuan again, and said with a smile: "Ma Yuan, you are here. I have invited you in letters over and over again, but you have chosen to refuse." .Now, you have finally come to Fulu County. Could it be that you are ready to play for me?"

Ma Yuan said: "General Zhu, are you talking here?"

Facing Zhu Youtian, Ma Yuan looked very calm.As an envoy to Fulu County, Ma Yuan knew very well that if he behaved humble, or had a slight flattery, it would be difficult to persuade Zhu Youtian.

There must be enough tolerance.

Because he represents Du Qi and belongs to King Pingxi.

Zhu Youtian stroked the beard under his chin and smiled, waved his hands and said: "Yes, yes, it's really not easy for you to travel all the way. Let's go and talk in the camp."

"Thank you General Zhu."

Ma Yuan waved his hands neither humble nor overbearing, signaling Zhu Youtian to go first.

This time when I came to Fulu County, I did delay a lot of time on the road, because there were many bandits wandering around on the way from Jiuquan County to Fulu County, Ma Yuan avoided these people and tried not to conflict, so I was delayed for a long time Only arrived at the county seat of Fulu County.

Zhu Youtian led the people into the camp.

The host is seated.

Zhu Youtian asked, "Ma Yuan, why did you come to Fulu County this time?"

When meeting Ma Yuan earlier, Zhu Youtian had preconceptions, or he hoped that Ma Yuan would work for him, so he asked.After returning to the tent, Zhu Youtian had made a rough judgment after thinking about it in his heart.

Ma Yuan came uninvited, there must be something.

Otherwise, Ma Yuan would not come.

If Ma Yuan wanted to play for Zhu Youtian, Ma Yuan should have come when Zhu Youtian invited him several times before, not now.After all, during this period of time, Zhu Youtian did not send any letter to Ma Yuan.

Ma Yuan said seriously: "General Zhu, the next time I'm here, it's for General Zhu."

Zhu Youtian said: "How to say?"

Ma Yuan said: "Pingxi King of Jiuquan County has already sharpened his sword and is ready to attack Fulu County. General Zhu is different from the rest of the bandits, so I am here, for General Zhu."

Zhu Youtian narrowed his eyes.

Looking at Ma Yuan.

There was a cold light in his eyes.

Ma Yuan sat upright, looking extremely calm, without any panic.Now that he has come, Ma Yuan has put life and death aside.Especially this plan is related to whether he can gain a foothold under Du Qi's command.

If even such a small matter can't be done well, why should Du Qi reuse him?

Ma Yuan's demeanor made Zhu Youtian quite frustrated.

Zhu Youtian sighed and said: "Ma Yuan, I have asked you to help me several times. I was even willing to marry my daughter to you. Unexpectedly, you boy followed Du Qi in the end. "

Ma Yuan smiled slightly, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "General Zhu's kindness, I am very grateful. It's just that serving King Pingxi is different from serving General Zhu."

Zhu Youtian said: "It's different."

Ma Yuan said: "To serve King Pingxi, the first is to serve the court, which is a dignified way. The second is to have a head start, because King Pingxi is in charge of the situation in Longyou, and he is going to expand westward. There is a chance for me to make contributions and display my ambitions." But for General Zhu, neither of these two items are available.”

After a pause, Ma Yuan said again: "I work for General Zhu, and the only advantage I have is freedom. However, under the general situation, once King Pingxi is killed, where will General Zhu hide? There is no way to escape. .”