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

See Ma Dai dead.

Pang De was stunned at first, then he was overjoyed.

The thought that Ma Dai actually wanted to kill himself in order to survive made him feel uncomfortable.

Pang De couldn't help but spit on Ma Dai's body.

"General Pang, I have always valued talented people. If you surrender to me, high positions and generous salaries will be within your reach!"

Cao Zhi looked at Pang De and said seriously.

"Who are you?" Pound asked back.

"No problem, my surname is Cao, my given name is Zhi, and my courtesy name is Zijian!"

Cao Zhi laughed.

“It’s you!!!”

Pound's eyes widened.

After a while, a bitter smile appeared on Pang De's face again.

"No wonder, no wonder, only the world-famous Cao Zhi and Cao Zijian could have such ability!"

Pound exclaimed.

As for Cheng Yi who was standing aside.

At this moment, after hearing Cao Zhi's identity.

I was also shocked beyond words.

Although in his heart.

I have long speculated that the "Ma Chao" in front of me might be Cao Zhi.

But now, after hearing Cao Zhi admit it himself.

Cheng Yi couldn't help but feel excited.

Considering that it was Cao Zhi who took action, Ma Chao's death became a matter of course.

After all, it's been nearly a year.

Cao Zhi's reputation had long spread throughout the Han Dynasty.

I also thought of Zhao Yun and Chen Dao.

They were all spies that Cao Zhi had planted in Ma Teng's army in advance.

Cheng Yi was very grateful at this moment.

Be glad that you have surrendered to Cao Zhi.

……

"How about it, have you thought about it?"

Seeing that Pang De did not respond for a long time, Cao Zhi urged.

"A loyal minister never serves two masters!"

Pound said in a deep voice.

"Well, I'll fulfill your reputation of loyalty!"

Cao Zhi said.

After saying this, Cao Zhi waved his hand.

Immediately, two soldiers came out from the side.

Each soldier held a long sword in his hand.

Pound: “???”

Pang De was stunned to see that Cao Zhi did not play by the rules.

Follow the surrender process of this era.

Shouldn't it be that the more fiercely you resist, the more the other party will appreciate you?

In Pang De's mind, he was preparing a short essay to angrily curse Cao Cao and his son.

It depends on the current situation.

He didn't even have the chance to finish his short essay before he was beheaded by Cao Zhi.

"Shit, you're worthy of being the descendant of a eunuch. You can't be judged by common sense!"

After cursing fiercely in my heart.

Pang De said quickly:

"I surrender, I am willing to surrender!"

After saying this.

Pound felt his cheeks getting hot.

If there was a crack in the ground here, Pound would definitely crawl into it without hesitation.

As for Cao Zhi, he couldn't help laughing after seeing Pang De's reaction.

In fact.

The reason why Cao Zhi dared to be so decisive.

It was because he guessed that Pound would definitely surrender to him.

the reason is simple.

Because Cao Zhi noticed it.

After he killed Ma Dai.

The fear that flashed across Pound's eyes.

That kind of fear is the fear of death and the desire for life.

Therefore, Cao Zhi was fearless!

As for Cao Zhang, after seeing Cao Zhi's series of actions.

Although he didn't understand it either.

Why did Cao Zhi do this?

But it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand.

If I encounter a general who refuses to surrender.

Just imitate Cao Zhi's behavior today.

Cao Zhang didn't know.

Because of his action.

This directly changed the surrender process of this era.

Of course, all this is a story later.

……

See Pound surrender.

Cao Zhi was overjoyed.

So he smiled and untied the rope for Pound.

Considering what I have now.

Although there are many people and horses, their origins are very complicated.

Cao Zhi thought of letting the army rest here for a few days.

After reorganizing these troops.

Send troops to Guanzhong again.

……

Guanzhong.

It is backed by the Qinling Mountains in the south and reaches the Beishan Mountains in the north.

Because it is surrounded by four important passes.

This creates terrain that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Therefore it is called Guanzhong.

Warring States Period.

The Qin State was able to conquer the country because it occupied the geographical advantage of Guanzhong.

From time to time, they went east to compete with the six states in Shandong.

Eventually unify the world.

Western Han Dynasty.

After Liu Bang defeated Xiang Yu.

Chang'an City was established in the southwest of the original Xianyang City.

This ensured the long-term development of the Han Dynasty's foundation.

In addition, Guanzhong has thousands of miles of fertile land and prosperous water conservancy.

Even if the four gates are closed, there is no communication with the outside world.

The food here is enough to feed tens of thousands of troops.

The reason why Dong Zhuo gave up Luoyang and went to Guanzhong.

It was because of the geographical advantages of Guanzhong.

Before Dong Zhuo came to Guanzhong.

The Chang'an area has a population of 300,000;

The entire Guanzhong region has a population of 800,000.

Later, due to successive wars.

Especially Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Guo Si and others, who slaughtered the people with impunity.

The population of Chang'an City now is less than 20,000;

The indigenous population of the entire Guanzhong region is less than 100,000.

Cao Cao once wrote in a poem, "The number of people living is only one in a hundred, and the thought of it breaks one's heart."

These two lines of poetry represent the present-day Guanzhong.

In other words, it is not an exaggeration to describe the Han people today.

Maybe someone will ask.

How come there are less than 100,000 people in the entire Guanzhong area?

How to support Ma Teng and Han Sui's 100,000-strong army?

Ma Teng has his own way to deal with this.

That is to migrate people from Liangzhou to Guanzhong.

This method has been implemented since Ma Teng's army occupied Chang'an.

Up to now, the number of Han and Qiang people who have been relocated to Guanzhong by Ma Teng has reached 200,000.

Plus the 100,000 indigenous people originally in Guanzhong.

At this time, there were 300,000 people in the Guanzhong area.

Although it no longer has the prosperity of Guanzhong in the past.

But these people's loyalty to Ma Teng is no longer what it used to be.

There is no other reason, because Ma Teng's family has always been famous among the Qiang people.

And this is the foundation of Ma Teng's foothold in Guanzhong.

Even Han Sui could only be jealous.

……

One day.

It was Ma Teng and Han Sui.

As usual, they were drinking at Ma Teng's house.

Suddenly, Hou Xuan, one of Han Sui's eight generals, came hurriedly to Han Sui and whispered:

"General, I've received word that Pang De led 3,000 cavalry out of Tongguan Pass to the east. Upon hearing the news, Tongguan garrison commander Ma Dai took away the remaining 2,000 cavalrymen. The combined forces of the two sides now number 5,000. They've already left Tongguan Pass and are apparently heading towards Hangu Pass!"

"What--"

After hearing Hou Xuan's words, Han Sui's face suddenly changed.

He knew that Pound dared to do this.

That means.

Ma Teng already knew that Ma Chao's disappearance was related to himself.

When I think of Ma Teng calling me brother all the time.

But he actually sent someone to investigate me secretly.

Han Sui was very sad.

Although it was wrong of me to plot against you!

But you can't investigate me behind my back!

What about the trust between brothers???

As for Ma Teng, he seemed not to notice the shock on Han Sui's face, but smiled and said:

"If there's any good news, tell it out and make everyone happy!"

I'm just hitting you in the face, right?

Seeing Ma Teng's blatant expression of hostility, Han Sui became furious.

But now is not the time to turn against Ma Teng.

So Han Sui suppressed his anger and said with a smile:

"It's embarrassing, not a good thing!"

"It's not a good thing for you, but it might be a good thing for me."

Ma Teng sneered.

After saying this, Ma Teng looked at the candidate and said with a smile:

"Say to me again what you just said to General Han!"