On that day, because Han Yang, the Marquis of Dangyin, did not dare to order a retreat, even though the sky was getting darker, the battle continued - mainly manifested in the street fighting in the city. The Wei army and the Han army faced each other in the streets of the city. The intensity is becoming less intense than before.

In this chaotic situation, no one noticed that Ma Kuo, the son of Shanggu Shou Ma She, had disguised himself and quietly left the battlefield.

Until the next day, the Wei army and the Han army were in a stalemate all night. The Wei army was okay and could still bury pots and make rice in their own area, but it was a disaster for the Han army. Except for a few Korean soldiers who found the food hidden by the Wei army, most of them The Korean soldiers could only endure hunger.

What's worse is that when the fighting stopped temporarily at night, the Wei soldiers shouted to the Han soldiers, revealing the truth that "Lihou Han Wu has become a prisoner of the Wei army." This made the Han soldiers panic and immediately asked their commander for confirmation.

At this time, in addition to Shanggu guarding Ma She, Yuyang guard Qin Kai also learned the truth about Lihou Han Wu being captured. However, considering the issue of military morale, whether it was Ma She or Qin Kai, or Dangyin Hou Han Yang and Dai Jun Sima Shang, the defender, all agreed that Han Wu, Marquis of Li, was injured when the Wei army made a surprise attack on the formation, so he returned to the camp early to recuperate.

Faced with this rhetoric, the Korean soldiers and generals were doubtful and their morale was inevitably affected.

As a result, in the next few days, the Korean army's offensive became weaker and weaker, and the Wei army was finally driven out of Julu City.

On the other hand, Ma Kuo, the son of Ma She, the guardian of Shanggu, traveled day and night to Handan.

As one of the ten tycoons in Beiyuan and the son of Ma She, the guardian of Shanggu, Ma Kuo was also a well-known figure in Handan. Of course, the soldiers guarding the city did not dare to stop him. What's more, Ma Kuo also used the excuse "Marquis Li has important military information to send to His Majesty." Those who The soldiers did not dare to stop him anymore.

As a result, Ma Kuo arrived at Han Wangran's palace smoothly.

When Ma Kuo asked to see Han Wangran, Han Wangran was playing with the birds he had raised in the side hall of the palace as usual, feeding him some food and adding some water, as if Korea was currently at a disadvantage in the "War between Han and Wei". The situation did not affect his mood at all.

In this regard, not to mention the maids in the palace, the chamberlains were discussing privately, thinking that His Majesty the King of Han was really mediocre and incompetent. Even the princess of Han Wangran could not stand it - in fact, even if she married Han Wangran, , and gave birth to a son and a daughter to Han Wangran, but this does not mean that Han Wangran was willing.

Han Wangran also knew this very well.

But he didn't care, or in other words, he never showed his inner dissatisfaction, even though he knew very well that even the maids and chamberlains who were respectful in front of him were actually pointing fingers at him behind his back.

"Your Majesty, General Ma Kuo would like to see you."

Just as Han Wangran was playing in the side hall with a birdcage, a chamberlain came to him and bowed to report.

"Ma Kuo? Ma She's son? He's not on the Julu front line. What's he doing back in Handan?"

He was slightly startled, but Han Wangran showed no clue on his face, pretending to be unhappy and said: "Which Ma Kuo? Didn't you see that I am really busy? No, no, no."

Hearing this, a trace of contempt and contempt flashed in the eyes of the chamberlain, but he still lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, let's meet him. General Ma Kuo is here on the order of Marquis Li."

"Oh!"

Han Wangran secretly sneered in his heart, but his face showed the depression and displeasure of having his interest interrupted. He pretended to be reluctant and said: "Since he is sent here by my brother...that's all, let him come in."

"Yes." The chamberlain bowed and retreated, and after a moment, he brought Ma Kuo into the palace.

After arriving in the palace, Ma Kuo first bowed his hands towards Han Wangran, clasped his fists and said: "General Ma Kuo, I pay homage to your Majesty."

"Hmm."

Since there were other servants waiting or watching in the palace, Han Wangran did not get close to Ma Kuo and still had the unhappy look on his face.

Fortunately, Ma Kuo had already understood Han Wangran's usual behavior and didn't take it too seriously. After glancing at several chamberlains in the palace, he said, "You guys go down first. I have urgent military information to report to Your Majesty!"

"Huh?"

Han Wangran glanced at Ma Kuo without leaving any trace.

From the side, a chamberlain said flatteringly: "General Ma Kuo, we have to serve His Majesty..."

After hearing this, Ma Kuo straightened his face and shouted: "You, a eunuch, dare to interfere in military affairs?! Or do you think that I, Ma Kuo, will harm His Majesty?"

After being scolded by Ma Kuo, the several chamberlains looked at each other in shock and did not dare to disobey Ma Kuo. They lowered their heads and left the side hall.

Seeing all these people leaving with his own eyes, Ma Kuo took a step forward and whispered to Han Wangran: "Your Majesty, the last general came here on my father's order..."

Han Wangran nodded.

Ma She, the Shanggu Shou, is his staunch supporter, and he knows this very well.

It's just that in the past, in order to keep a low profile and bide his time, he could only behave extremely badly. Therefore, he disappointed Ma She many times, and Han Wangran felt very sorry.

At this time, Ma Kuo whispered in Han Wangran's ear: "Two days ago, Marquis Li was accidentally captured by the Wei army. My father thought that this might be an opportunity for Your Majesty to regain power."

"..."

Han Wangran remained calm after hearing this, and glanced at Ma Kuo thoughtfully, as if he was judging the credibility of the news.

He didn't believe that Ma Kuo would deliberately lie to him.

Unless Ma Kuo secretly defected to Lihou Hanwu, and Lihou Hanwu became suspicious of him, this possibility is too low. What's more, based on Han Wangran's understanding of Ma She, the guardian of Shanggu, if Ma Kuo dared to do such a thing, Ma She will definitely sever ties with this son.

In other words, this news must be true!

"This is really..."

An inexplicable smile appeared at the corner of Han Wangran's mouth, and he asked calmly: "What are your father and son's plans?"

Ma Kuo did not realize a problem, that is, the Han Wangran he knew should not be so calm. He still said to himself: "My father believes that given this good opportunity, Your Majesty should seize the opportunity to seize military power, replace the generals of the Lihou line, and promote New general..."

As he spoke, Ma Kuo felt something was wrong, so he raised his head and looked at Han Wangran, only to find that the latter was looking at him with a smile.

"Why is this Your Majesty..."

Although Ma Kuo is a smart person, he is still a bit unable to turn around at this time.

Because according to the behavior shown by Han Wangran before, after learning that Li Hou Han Wu was captured by the Wei army, he would probably show a panicked look. In fact, Ma Kuo had even thought of corresponding words to persuade his Majesty, and persuaded him not to do anything. You should miss this excellent opportunity, so that this God-given opportunity will be picked up by Kang Gong Han Hu or Zhuang Gong Han Geng.

However, the posture displayed by His Majesty at this moment was too calm, especially those eyes, which made Ma Kuo feel guilty and fearful for some reason, not daring to look at him.

"Ma Kuo, I remember the loyalty of your father and son, but as you said, it is not advisable to replace the generals of the Lihou line and seize their military power... I have no soldiers or generals in Handan, and I have nothing. You have power, so if you issue an edict rashly, outsiders will definitely become suspicious." After a pause, Han Wangran said with a smile: "I have an idea, and I need your cooperation."

"..."

Looking at Han Wangran, who looked completely different from his usual appearance, Ma Kuo opened his mouth. After a while, he came back to his senses. He immediately knelt on the ground and said seriously: "General, I am willing to serve your majesty as a dog and horse! "

"good!"

Han Wangran smiled and supported Ma Kuo with one hand, and then glanced at the birdcage still held in his right hand.

With a chuckle, he walked to the window, pushed it open, and then opened the birdcage, letting the birds in the cage flutter their wings to escape from the cage and fly into the sky.
Chapter completed!