Three Caos fighting for a bride? Zhen Ji, I, Cao Zhi, will take her!

There were five big characters written on the envelope: "To the Fourth Young Master personally."

The handwriting is also Zhao Yun's.

Cao Zhi quickly opened the letter.

The beginning of the letter.

Zhao Yun told Cao Zhi.

There were only myself and Chen Dao.

He has successfully joined Ma Teng's army.

The process of surrender.

Zhao Yun just mentioned it briefly.

Simply put, he was superior to all the generals in Ma Teng's army in terms of riding and archery skills.

Ma Teng therefore appointed himself as a colonel, commanding a thousand cavalrymen.

Chen Dao was appointed as a captain and served as his deputy general.

The two of us now.

He was under the command of Pang De, a general under Ma Teng.

Finally, Zhao Yun mentioned Ma Chao.

Although he is brave, he lacks combat experience and is no match for Zhang Fei.

I am confident that I can defeat Ma Chao within a hundred rounds.

Secondly, Zhao Yun also told Cao Zhi.

Speaking of Ma Teng and Han Sui, the combined forces they command now total one hundred thousand men.

Among them, there were 50,000 cavalry.

Of these 50,000 cavalry, 30,000 were led by Ma Teng and 20,000 by Han Sui.

As for the remaining 50,000 infantry.

Ma Teng had 20,000 men and Han Sui had 30,000 men.

In addition, the Ma Teng family had a great reputation among the Qiang people.

If Ma Teng wanted, he could recruit another 50,000 Qiang cavalry at any time.

The reason why Han Sui was inferior to Ma Teng.

This is because they are afraid of the influence of Ma Teng's family among the Qiang people.

However, although Ma Teng's power.

There is no rival in the Guanzhong and Liangzhou areas today.

But Ma Teng himself was in a dilemma.

Often entangled.

He closed off Guanzhong and proclaimed himself king.

It is better to lay down your troops and surrender to Cao Cao.

But Han Sui was different.

Han Sui has always been unwilling to be inferior to Ma Teng.

But because Ma Teng's strength is there.

Therefore, Han Sui never revealed his ambitions.

However, after he showed his strength to defeat all the generals in Ma Teng's army.

Han Sui secretly sent someone to contact him again.

He gave himself gold, silver and beautiful women from Xudu.

Many of his words were intended to sow discord between himself and Ma Teng.

Of course, these are not the real purposes of Zhao Yun writing to himself.

When Cao Zhi turned to the second page.

Only then did I understand why Zhao Yun was willing to write a letter to me despite the risk of being exposed.

……

It turned out that it happened as early as twenty days ago.

The news that Liu Bei had captured Qingzhou and Xuzhou reached Guanzhong.

Ma Teng and Han Sui were shocked when they heard the news.

Han Sui proposed.

While Cao Cao's attention was drawn to Liu Bei.

The two of them can send troops to Xu Du.

Take the emperor back to Guanzhong.

Then establish a new court in Guanzhong.

The two of them became the actual controllers of the new court.

Han Sui's proposal.

Soon, Ma Chao, the son of Ma Teng, responded.

Ma Teng also thought this plan was good.

But he was afraid of offending Cao Cao.

Ma Teng has been hesitant.

Because of Ma Teng's hesitation.

This made Han Sui and Ma Chao very dissatisfied with Ma Teng.

Ma Chao once met with Zhao Yun in private.

He promised Zhao Yun that if Zhao Yun was willing to go with him to attack Xu Du.

After the success, Zhao Yun was promoted to General Zhendong and also granted the title of Marquis of Guannei.

Han Sui also used such topics to test Zhao Yun's attitude.

Taking into account the ambitions of Ma Chao and Han Sui.

Plus the powerful Xiliang cavalry.

Zhao Yun predicted that there was a high probability that Ma Chao would send troops to attack Xu Du.

As for Han Sui, he stayed behind to stabilize Ma Teng.

If Ma Chao sent troops secretly.

It will be within half a month.

……

"Whoo~"

After reading this letter.

Cao Zhi couldn't help but feel relieved.

He was glad that he knew the news in advance.

Otherwise, once Ma Chao led his army to the city.

With the strength of the Xiliang cavalry.

It is really possible that the emperor would be taken away by Ma Chao.

In this era.

The geographical location of Guanzhong and the strength of the Xiliang cavalry.

After Ma Teng and Han Sui established a new court.

It is really possible to replicate the Qin State's record of defeating six enemies alone during the Warring States Period.

"Fortunately, I knew the news in advance!"

"However, since Ma Chao and Han Sui are so aggressive, I will deal with you first!" Cao Zhi thought to himself.

Originally, Cao Zhi planned to "pursue the enemy with all his remaining courage" and summon all his troops to attack Liu Bei with all his might.

But now, Ma Chao and Han Sui are obviously a greater threat!

……

Although he was shocked by the actions of Ma Chao and Han Sui.

But soon, Cao Zhi's face was filled with confusion again.

Cao Zhi remembered that he had discussed the deployment of Cao Cao's army with Guo Jia.

Guo Jia once told himself.

To guard against Ma Teng and Han Sui.

Cao Cao was on the line from Tongguan to Hanguguan.

There were 20,000 troops stationed there.

Monitor the developments in Guanzhong at all times.

Besides.

Along the Sishui Pass and Hulao Pass.

Cao Cao stationed five thousand men there.

It not only guarded Luoyang, but also protected Xudu.

In addition, Cao Cao was in Xudu.

There was also a 20,000-strong army stationed there.

Because the capital was moved to Yecheng.

The number of troops here has only grown from 20,000 to 10,000.

In other words.

If Ma Chao launched a surprise attack on Xu Du.

We have to face at least 35,000 troops.

And the defense focus of these armies.

They are Ma Teng and Han Sui from the west.

With such a lineup, how did Ma Chao get here???

Ma Chao is not Liu Bei.

Liu Bei could easily lead his troops to the city of Xudu.

First of all, it was from Xuzhou to Xudu.

In between are Yanzhou and Silizhou.

These two states.

Because it is located in the middle of Cao Cao's power.

Therefore, Cao Cao did not station a large-scale army here.

Plus Liu Bei and Guan Yu.

They all served under Cao Cao.

These two people knew Cao Cao well enough.

He also had a very good understanding of the defenses near Xudu.

Therefore, Liu Bei was able to easily march to the city of Xudu.

Even the defenders outside the city were unaware.

They entered Xu Du.

But Ma Chao couldn't do that.

Whether it is Ma Chao, Ma Teng, or Han Sui.

They had no connection with the princes and ministers in Xudu, or the Yingchuan gentry.

If Ma Chao's army wanted to go to Xu Du.

It's definitely not as easy as Liu Bei.

How will they fight? Will they rely solely on the cavalry they have?

……

Just when Cao Zhi was puzzled about this.

Suddenly, another soldier came hurriedly.

He said he found a letter in his luggage at the city gate.

The sender's name is written on the envelope.

It’s actually Han Sui!!!

"Han Sui???"

After seeing this name.

Cao Zhi couldn't help but feel happy.

He suddenly realized that things were becoming more and more interesting.

After opening the letter.

Cao Zhi simply skipped the repetitive greetings at the beginning.

Go directly to the text.

On the small piece of paper, it was written:

"Han Sui of Xiliang reported to the Minister of Works and the Imperial Court that Ma Chao, son of Ma Teng, led his troops, disguised as traveling merchants, and took Hangu Pass by surprise. After taking Hangu Pass, he immediately led 10,000 cavalry eastward, heading straight for Xudu!"

"Although I, Han Sui, have surrendered myself to the enemy, I am loyal to the Minister of Works and the imperial court. I am writing this letter to inform the imperial court, risking my own life. I hope the Minister of Works and the imperial court will make early preparations..."

Just over a hundred words.

Cao Zhi believed the news that Ma Chao was about to arrive at Xu Du.

Cao Zhi didn't believe a single word of the rest of the content.

Who is Han Sui?

Regardless of the original history.

It was the letter Zhao Yun just sent.

Let Cao Zhi know everything.

Han Sui was a hero who refused to be outdone.

The reason why Han Sui wrote a letter to Cao Zhi.

No, it should be a letter to the court.

Because Han Sui didn't know that Cao Zhi was in Xudu at the moment.

His purpose was to provoke a conflict between the imperial court and Ma Chao.

When the imperial army was prepared.

Whether Ma Chao wins or loses.

In the end, they will suffer heavy losses.

Ma Chao suffered heavy casualties, and it was Ma Teng who was weakened.

Once Ma Teng's power is weakened.

Han Sui then had the opportunity to attack Ma Teng.

Because of this letter, Han Sui and the court became closer.

Based on Boss Cao’s previous external personality.

He would definitely support Han Sui in the fight between Ma Teng and Han Sui.

Wait until Han Sui wins.

At that time, no matter whether he declared himself king in Guanzhong.

It’s better to sell Guanzhong to Cao Cao.

The selling price will not be low!!!

It can be said.

After Han Sui wrote this letter.

You have already made yourself invincible.

But it's a pity.

The person who received the letter was Cao Zhi.

Don’t say anything else.

Let’s just talk about the 20,000 defenders in Hangu Pass.

Cao Zhi knew everything with his butt.

Han Sui must be behind this.

There was even a plan to disguise himself as a merchant and enter the city.

This was the idea given by Han Sui.

Because Ma Chao doesn't have the brains for it.

"Oh my goodness, is this the pre-sale version of Crossing the River in White?"

Thinking of Han Sui once, he calculated the three forces of Ma Teng, Ma Chao and the court.

Cao Zhi was very dissatisfied.

Are you treating people as fools?

"Zijian, it seems that Han Sui is a loyal minister, and he is also loyal to his father!"

Next to Cao Zhi, Cao Zhang, who had read the contents of Han Sui's letter, suddenly spoke.

Cao Zhi: “???”

"Although he keeps saying he is loyal to the court in his letters, every time he appears before the court, he says he is loyal to the Prime Minister!"

Cao Zhang explained with a smile.

"There are actually many people like Han Sui. I remember my father once said that people like him are our own. Even if they are not now, they will be in the future!"

"If you ask me, you should write a letter to Han Sui, asking him to act as an insider, undercover beside Ma Teng. When the imperial army attacks Guanzhong, that's when he should raise his troops to respond!"

Cao Zhang suggested to Cao Zhi.

"Well... this is a good suggestion, but I have a better idea!"

Cao Zhi laughed.

"A better way?"

Cao Zhang paused.

"Yes, I plan to have hundreds of copies of this letter made and distributed to everyone in Xudu!"

Cao Zhi laughed.