As soon as these words came out, the dome was in an uproar.

Although the four major surnames of Jiang, Yan, Ren and Zhao in Hanyang County have been discriminated against or even suppressed by the scholars of the Gaomen of Guandong, they have always relied on the authority of the central government to intimidate the local area in Liangzhou. Most of the people of these four surnames can be said to be loyal ministers of the Han court.

Therefore, for a long time, they have not been able to get along with the leaders of the wealthy clan who were aligned with the Qiang Rebellion, such as Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu, and later Han Sui and Ma Chao.

However, Ma Chao received the imperial edict from the Xudu court and became the fake Liang Gong and General Anxi, and took control of the status of controlling the place. So the four surnames have only cooperated with Ma Chao in recent years and become subordinates of the Liangzhou Military Mansion established by Ma Chao.

Jiang Xu and Jiang Jie are the best among them.

These two are both elite children of the Jiang clan of Hanyang. They are both civil and military talents, and can participate in military affairs, and are both subordinates of Ma Chaoji's trustworthyness. The relationship between them is also good, because they both love chess games. One is Boyi and the other is Zhongyi, and some people often think they are brothers.

In the past few years, many military and diplomatic actions of Ma Chao are inseparable from the planning of the two of them. The one that the alliance with the King of Hanzhong invaded Guanzhong was even more due to Jiang Jie's full efforts.

Er Jiang is a cousin, and a natural political ally. To a certain extent, even Zhao Ang, the chief secretary of the Anxi General, cannot actually match the two of them. In recent years, there have been even nursery rhymes in Ji County to describe this scene, saying: Thousands of horses must be free.

The rein is ginger.

Now Er Jiang suddenly turned against each other, Jiang Xu asked to kill Jiang Jie. Whether he was true or false, it was like a major earthquake in Liangzhou's political arena.

Even Ma Chao couldn't help but blink: "What?"

Jiang Xu repeated in a deep voice: "Duke Liang, please behead Jiang Jie to eliminate internal troubles!"

Ma Chao laughed.

He is a hero rather than a profound and grand master. It is common for him to beat and kill his subordinates. He did kill people himself, and he killed a lot of them.

But it would not be easy for him to obey Jiang Xu's words and kill Jiang Jie.

"Why did Bo Yi say this? Could it be that you two of you had a fight last night and you lost money?" Ma Chao asked jokingly with his eyes narrowed.

Jiang Xu shook his head repeatedly and said loudly: "Duke Liang, I have no contact with Jiang Jie in private. I said this today not out of personal grudges, but because of what Jiang Jie said just now, it is extremely absurd. I dare to assert that he is not considering Liang Jie, but to sell Liang Jie's foundation to Liu Bei!"

"How can I see it?"

"The truths that Jiang Jie said are full of flaws. I don't need to argue one by one, just ask Mr. Liang to listen to one truth."

"Tell me!"

"Since the Battle of Guanzhong, the Liu family retreated to Shuzhong and gave us generously through horse trade to win support. Although the Cao family occupied Guanzhong, they did not dare to hold us accountable for joining the Liu family to advance eastward, and they still treated us like vassals. Why did this happen? It was simply because both Cao and Liu families were afraid of the power of Liang Gong commanding the Qiang and Hu, and did not dare to easily become enemies with Liang Gong."

Ma Chao nodded, Jiang Xu continued: "For the past few years, Liang Gong has taken Hanyang as the center and controlled millions of Qiang and Hu on the lands east of the Pamir Mountains and west of the river. Qiang and Hu people have a wide variety of species, disobedience to each other, and are fierce by nature. Why did they surrender to Liang Gong in just a few years? It's just that they heard that Liang Gong's power was enough to match the imperial court and wanted to survive by using Liang Gong's power."

Ma Chao nodded again.

These words seem to be no different from what Jiang Ye said, but Ma Chao likes to listen. These literati always have a way to say something about a meaning over and over again, which makes people feel refreshed.

"So, where did Liang Gong's power and power come from?" Jiang Xu asked: "Did it come from the trade with Yizhou? Did it come from the Yourong of the Qiang and Di tribes?"

Ma Chao smiled grimly: "Nonsense. The only thing that is reliable in this world is the swords and guns in his hand. Only by force can one bring power can one fight out fear and obey!"

"It's true. Liang Gong, you are different from the Cao and Liu clans. All you rely on is force. Because everyone believes in your force and believes that you have no determination to use force anytime, anywhere, without any determination to use force, so all enemies dare not act rashly, and all subordinates are willing to bow their heads."

Speaking of this, Jiang Xu looked at Jiang Yu coldly, then turned to Ma Chao: "In front of him, Liu Bei gathered troops in Hanzhong, and all kinds of rumors of attacking Liangzhou are rampant. If you do not respond in time and do not immediately shock the enemy with force... I would like to ask, what would you think if you are the Qiang Di tribe under Liang Gong? What would you think if you are a Han people who communicate with Yizhou every day?"

Ma Chao's face darkened.

Jiang Xu said again: "I have seen wolves in the wilderness, and Mr. Liang thought that they have seen them. But I don't know if the wolf in the wolf pack does not show its minions when facing external provocations, but tries to compromise? If there is such a wolf with all the minions and teeth, but he dare not perform it in the face of external provocations... Mr. Liang, should we go forward and see clearly, is it a wolf or a dog?"

"What did you say?" Ma Chao glared at Jiang Xu, suddenly walked forward, grabbed his clothes, and said viciously.

Jiang Xu hung half of his body on Ma Chao's arm, leaving only his toes to the ground.

He looked unhappy: "Please calm down, you should understand what I mean."

Ma Chao stood up irritably, looked at Jiang Xu, and then looked at Jiang Yu.

During this period of time, Liang Gong's career was a training for Ma Chao. Perhaps because of his age, he occasionally reflected on himself, feeling that his arrogant and irritable personality in the past could not solve all problems, and he should have some other means. So in the past few years, he accepted trade with Yizhou, eased his relationship with the Cao family, and became a hero who was separating the country as if he were a hero.

In this process, Jiang Jie played a major role.

But at this moment, Jiang Xu's words reminded him of another aspect:

Over the years, due to frequent contacts with Yizhou, Liangzhou has more or less lost vigilance against Yizhou. He always feels that this kind of business relationship that is willing to benefit both parties and will continue. But business is business, how can business matters be extended to military and political affairs?

If I lose vigilance against Yizhou because of the benefits given by Yizhou and do not want to treat Yizhou with a fierce attitude, then wouldn’t I, Ma Mengqi, become a dog raised in Yizhou?

What will happen to the dog?

Ma Chao experienced hard days. When he was a child, his father Ma Teng had not yet made a fortune. In winter, he often had no food to eat, so he had to take his dog into the mountains to try to catch some rabbits or wild deer that would overwinter. There were several times when he was trapped in the mountains and could not catch prey, and he was extremely hungry again, so he ate his own dog... After all, it was meat.

Jiang Jie, is this guy really planning to train me to Liu Bei’s dog in the city?

If Ma Mengqi became Liu Bei's dog, would Liu Bei eat me?

Ma Chao shook his head suddenly. This question was a bit complicated and he couldn't figure it out for a moment, but this possibility alone made him alert to abnormalities.

He held his beloved beast-faced helmet in his hand and rubbed it slowly. After a while, he said, "What he said to join the army makes a lot of sense."

"So, please gather troops immediately! We must do our best to prevent it and deter the enemy inside and outside!" Jiang Xu immediately asked for an order.

Zhao Xuan, who was listening at a corner of the tent, immediately held the pen in his hand.

"Duke Liang and Cao and Liu are the mortal enemies. Although there are rumors, how can we know the truth or falsehood? The situation is subtle at this time. If we respond with great fanfare, how can we provoke? Is Duke Liang ready to go to war with the King of Hanzhong?" Jiang Jie asked loudly.

Ma Chao did not intend to fight against the King of Hanzhong, but Jiang Jie's words immediately made Ma Chao angry.

I am dominant in Liangzhou, leading the Qiang and Hu people, controlling hundreds of thousands of strings, and I can be called a powerful man in the world. In your eyes, I can't even provoke Liu Bei? I even have to take care of Liu Bei's impression of gathering troops? How much do you look down on me? How afraid of Liu Bei's strength?

If anyone dared to look down on Ma Chao so much in the past, Ma Chao would kill him on the spot.

Finally, his violent aura is not so violent now, so he waved his hand: "Take it!"

With a whistle outside the tent, seven or eight Qiang soldiers rushed in and pressed Jiang Jie to the ground.

Jiang Jie argued: "Duke Liang, military and national affairs need to be cautious and decisive, and we cannot do anything randomly! We have not been able to operate in Liangzhou in recent years, if it is because of..."

"Drag out, drag out!" Ma Chao waved impatiently.

The Qiang soldiers immediately dragged Jiang Jie outside.

Ma Chao looked at Jiang Xu and snorted coldly: "There is no need to behead him, let him have a good rest at home!"

"Ahem... Liang Gong is so generous." Jiang Xu bowed and bowed.

"That's called Zhao Xuan!" Ma Chao shouted: "I'll order it to be sent to various departments! Within one month, I will see 30,000 Iron Cavalry in Hanyang!"

Zhao Xuan wrote quickly.

The messenger rode and ran.

Countless Qiang and Di tribes were moved when they heard the news.
Chapter completed!