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

When Cao Zhi and others arrived at Hangu Pass.

Look around.

I saw it not far outside the pass.

A mass of cavalry, like a tide, came rushing in from afar.

It was crowded, with at least five thousand people.

"It seems that Pang De is quite trusted by Ma Teng!"

Looking at the cavalry following Pang De, Cao Zhi sighed.

Cao Zhi remembered that Zhao Yun had said this to him.

The 10,000 cavalrymen who attacked Xu Du.

Ma Chao had only three thousand cavalrymen directly under his command.

The remaining 7,000 troops were all recruited by Ma Chao.

Therefore, after seeing Pang De's army, this is what he said.

"wrong!!!"

At this moment, Cheng Yi suddenly said.

As soon as these words were spoken, Cao Zhi and others quickly looked at Cheng Yi.

"Given Pang De's status, there's no way Ma Teng would give him 5,000 cavalry!"

"Either Pang De led five thousand men in rebellion, or there were others in Pang De's army, but they didn't raise the flag!"

Hearing Cheng Yi say this, everyone suddenly understood.

But, it’s only 5,000 people.

With the current financial situation of Cao Zhi and others, they have nothing to fear.

Not to mention that they and others were still inside the Hangu Pass, the most magnificent pass in the world.

However, Cao Zhi was very curious about the reason why Pang De and others suddenly came to Hangu Pass.

According to Zhao Yun.

Ma Teng was unaware that Han Sui and Ma Chao had secretly captured Hangu Pass.

When Cao Zhi interrogated Cheng Yi before, he also asked Cheng Yi whether Ma Teng knew that Hangu Pass was now in the hands of Han Sui. Cheng Yi also shook his head.

Since Ma Teng knows nothing.

Then Pound’s trip becomes very interesting!

……

the other side.

In Pang De's army.

Pang De led an army of 5,000 and marched towards Hangu Pass.

Looking at the majestic pass not far away.

Pound couldn't help swallowing.

In my mind, I couldn't help but recall what Ma Teng said to me before I set out.

"Ling Ming (Pang De, courtesy name Ling Ming), Guanzhong is in turmoil right now, the situation is unclear, and Meng Qi has disappeared with 10,000 cavalrymen. In this critical moment, you are the only one I can trust!"

"Han Sui, although he appears to be my brother, I know full well that he is not a man who keeps to himself. I have long wanted to get rid of him, but unfortunately there is Cao Cao. If Han Sui and I fall out, Cao Cao will surely take advantage. Therefore, I have been tolerant of him again and again..."

"I've received news that Meng Qi was last seen at Hangu Pass. I also heard that Hangu Pass has been captured by Wen Yue's (Han Sui, courtesy name Wen Yue) men. I'm giving you three thousand men. Go investigate below Hangu Pass. Once you've found the truth, report back to me immediately. Before that, remember not to let any news leak out..."

Pang De was shocked to hear Ma Teng say this.

He knew that with Ma Teng's status and position, he could say such words to him.

It has basically been confirmed that this incident was done by Han Sui.

The reason why Ma Teng sent himself here was unnecessary.

He simply wanted to confirm Ma Chao's whereabouts and whether he was alive or dead before taking action.

After all, Ma Chao is the most beloved among Ma Teng's children, and Ma Teng has always trained Ma Chao as his heir!

……

"General Pang, do you think my brother will be here?"

At this moment, a voice broke Pound's thoughts.

When Pang De heard this, a look of helplessness immediately appeared on his face.

Looking at the young man in front of him who was less than twenty years old, Pang De felt helpless.

This man's name is Ma Dai, and he is Ma Chao's cousin. He admires Ma Chao the most.

In terms of his behavior and dress, he can be said to be a replica of Ma Chao.

However, it is different from Ma Chao's explosive fighting power.

Ma Dai's martial arts and ability to command troops were only average.

Logically speaking, such a person can only command 500 cavalrymen at most.

However, because of his status and the fact that Ma Teng liked his nephew very much, he gave him 5,000 troops and asked him to guard Tongguan.

When Pang De brought his army to Tongguan.

He took out the handwritten letter from Ma Teng and asked Ma Dai to let him and others out of the customs.

Ma Dai guessed that Pang De went out to look for Ma Chao.

He immediately threatened Pang De and asked Pang De to lead him out.

Pound naturally refused this at the first opportunity.

But his refusal was futile, and Ma Dai threatened to make a big deal out of it.

Helplessly, Pang De took Ma Dai forward.

At that time, there were a total of 5,000 defenders in Tongguan.

Among them, there were 2,000 cavalry and 3,000 infantry.

After Ma Dai decided to follow Pang De out of the customs.

Directly took away all the cavalry in the customs.

This is how Pang De led 5,000 cavalrymen.

In contrast, Pound was speechless.

Fortunately, Ma Dai did not cause any trouble along the way.

But what Pound didn't know was.

The fact that Ma Dai didn't cause any trouble didn't mean he was really sensible.

Instead, the army set out on the journey without encountering any villages or towns, leaving Ma Dai with no room to maneuver.

……

Just as Pound was thinking.

The army arrived at a distance of two arrows outside Hangu Pass.

Pang De was shocked when he saw that the clothes and weapons of the defenders on the city wall were exactly the same as those of Han Sui's men.

He didn't expect that Han Sui actually took over Hangu Pass.

But after seeing "Ma Chao" on the city wall, Pang De was stunned.

"Why is the young general here?"

"Why is the young general with Cheng Yi and Zhao Yun?"

"Who are the others beside the Major-General?"

"Did the Major-General volunteer or was he threatened?"

……

In an instant, a lot of thoughts came to Pound's mind.

Just when Pound was in turmoil.

Next to Pang De, Ma Dai rushed out on horseback after seeing "Ma Chao" on the city wall.

"Brother, is it really you?"

Ma Dai rode his horse to the foot of the pass and said with great joy.

On the city wall at this time.

After seeing Ma Dai step into the range of the bow and arrow.

The soldiers all pulled their bows in perfect unison.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became solemn because of their behavior.

Seeing this, Pang De wanted to slap Ma Dai to death.

But he also knew that now was not the time to assign blame.

He immediately gave orders to his soldiers to draw their bows and arrows and slowly advance forward.

"Brother, what are you doing?"

Ma Dai frowned.

He didn't expect that his most beloved brother.

One day he would give an order to his soldiers to point their arrows at himself.

As for Cao Zhi, he was speechless at Ma Dai's boldness.

When two armies are fighting, the most feared thing is this kind of fool.

But fortunately, I am the beneficiary.

Cao Zhi then imitated Ma Chao's voice and shouted:

"Of course I know you are my brother, but what are you trying to do by bringing such a large army here? Why are you so hostile?"

The main point is to strike first and gain the upper hand!!!

At this moment, after hearing Cao Zhi's words, Pound was speechless.

What do I want to do? Am I on edge?

Wasn't it you who started it first?

However, Pang De was keenly aware of what "Ma Chao" had just said.

People on the city wall.

Either it’s not Ma Chao, or Ma Chao is being threatened.

After all, the Ma Chao that Pang De knew was not so easy to talk to!

"There must be something fishy going on here!"

Thinking of this, Pang De was just about to remind Ma Dai.

Suddenly, Pound felt a flash before his eyes.

The next moment, a long sword was pressed against Pang De's throat.