The 7th chapter of Ma Teng has profound meaning Han Sui Jin Cheng rises again

  Like willow catkins brushing against Ma Fu's face.

  Ma Fu never had any expectations, so he didn't care whether Ma Teng would give him another assignment or not.

  Moreover, he is now in a state of aimlessness, and this state is very terrifying.

  He arrived in Xiliang so suddenly that he didn't even have time to plan his future life properly before being swept into the vortex of this chaotic world.

  The little horse followed him all the way to the stable and seemed very happy.

  Those old men who used to look down on him were now extremely respectful towards Ma Fu.

  A horse keeper and General Pong together defeated the news of Gao Ren's defeat had already spread far and wide. At this time, the groom was already slightly famous among the soldiers.

  Xiao Ma Chao is a regular here. Seeing everyone's reaction, he smiled and said: "I've told you before that the horse owner is not an ordinary person, but you didn't believe me."

  "General, you have a discerning eye for talent, we are no match for you!"

  "Gentlemen," said the groom with a slight cough, "I am still just a humble horse groom, an ordinary person. I hope you will continue to guide me in the future."

  The old men hurriedly said: "We don't dare, we don't dare!"

  The groom helplessly shook his head. In his unprepared state, the originally relaxed and leisurely life had been disrupted.

  Xiao Ma Chao said: "Ma Fu Ge, you'd better get ready quickly, I believe my father will arrange a satisfactory position for you."

  The elderly people saw the groom just standing there smiling, they first urged him together, and when they saw that the groom was unmoved, they went to help the groom pick up things together.

  But in the end, he only received a few new clothes from Little Horse, and he didn't wear any of them.

  Looking at those new clothes, Ma Fu felt that Xiao Ma had indeed treated him well, but he also knew that this was not a place to stay for long.

  Now facing a dilemma of whether to advance or retreat, he must plan well for his own future.

  Although relying on his skills, he would never starve to death wherever he went, but in life, what he pursued was the grandeur of making a name for himself and dominating the world, and it was clear that the land of Xiliang could not accommodate him.

  Xiao Ma Chao waited for a long time in the stable but still didn't get to see his father, this impatient son was getting unbearable.

  He said to the groom: "Groom brother, why don't you come with me to my home?"

  The groom smiled and said, "General, you really are killing me! I was originally a person with no father or mother, relying on General Ma's kindness to take me in. Having three meals a day without worry is already enough for me. As for other things, I really haven't thought about them for the time being."

  Xiao Ma Chao saw that he was unwilling, so he said to the crowd: "Please help me take good care of Horse Husband Brother, I'll be right back."

  The young general gave an order, and they didn't dare disobey.

  But when Ma Fu heard the words "take care", he felt a strange feeling in his heart, which made him seem like a three-year-old child.

  Little Ma rushed back home and saw his father sitting in the main hall with Pang De.

  He walked quickly to Ma Teng's side and said: "Father, aren't you recruiting heroes for a martial competition? Ma Fu is so formidable, why don't you entrust him with an important task?"

  Ma Teng smiled and said: "I'm afraid it's not just you who has this question, General Pang also does?"

  Ma Teng glanced at Pang De, and Pang De smiled slightly: "General, what profound meaning do you have, please enlighten me."

  Ma Teng stroked his waist sword and said: "Chao Er, do you know your horse husband?"

  The little horse frowned and pouted, "Dad, haven't I told you many times? Horse Husband has no father or mother, no name or surname, because he is proficient in horse husbandry, and was named 'Horse Husband' by others."

  Ma Teng laughed and said: "Foolish child, you also believe in such words?"

  "Why shouldn't I believe him? He's always been good to me and he even taught me how to ride a horse."

  "But has he taught you how to ride a horse recently?"

  The little horse nodded and said: "It turns out that it's been teaching me to ride every day, but not in the last few days."

  Ma Teng said, "Chao Er, although I agreed to let him stay here and raise horses, I still have my guard up against him. How could I be at ease with you learning horse riding from him? That's why I've had someone secretly observing him all along."

  Ma Teng paused for a moment, then continued: "However, according to the people I sent to observe him, he has only led horses recently and almost never rides them. Moreover, last night at midnight, he had a fierce battle with several masters."

  "What? Why didn't I know any of this? Could it be that this horse husband is not the same as before?" Little Horse exclaimed.

  Ma Teng stroked Xiao Ma Chao's head and said, "Chao'er, you're still young, it's better to be careful in all things. As your father, I know you have a good relationship with him, but before we figure out his true nature, I hope you can keep a distance from him."

  The little horse pouted its mouth and didn't say much more.

  Pang De's expression turned serious, "General, today on the arena, that groom was obviously helping me, and that mysterious expert who came to the arena shouldn't be just for a duel, right?"

  Ma Teng said: "I am well aware of this. I see everything clearly on the stage, but I haven't figured it out either."

  "What are we going to do now? Today is the martial arts competition, if the strong ones don't get the recognition they deserve, then in the future when we hold similar competitions, I'm afraid no one will participate." Pang De expressed his concerns.

  Ma Teng had thought of this too, but as a military commander, he knew that he couldn't control this groom.

  If it can't be controlled and is reused again, the horseman will eventually lose control, at which point the situation will become very dangerous.

  After all, he now has his own foothold, and there is no fool in the world who will give away the meat and wine that have already reached his mouth to a stranger who has nothing to do with him.

  "Why don't we just let Little Horse worship him as his master? This is also a glory that others yearn for."

  Ma Teng's words were met with an immediate cheer from Ma Chao, but Ma Teng immediately poured cold water on him, saying: "Chao'er, that's what I said, but from now on you are not allowed to be as close to him as before. Otherwise, your father will expel him from Xiliang!"

  Xiao Ma pouted and nodded, although he didn't understand why his father wanted to do this, but he still didn't want the horse husband to be expelled from Xi Liang.

  Pang De highly approved of Ma Teng's actions. On the one hand, it gave face to Ma Chao, allowing him to enjoy glory that ordinary people could not; on the other hand, he did not give him actual power, and before understanding his true nature, it was also good for control.

  Three days later, Ma Teng held a grand ceremony for Little Ma Chao's apprenticeship at the Ma Mansion.

  The horse keeper had no intention of agreeing. He was used to being alone and suddenly having an apprentice made him feel awkward.

  But just a few days ago, Xiao Ma Chao learned that his father was going to hold an apprenticeship ceremony for him and worried that Ma Fu would be unwilling, so he took every opportunity to run to the stable and pester Ma Fu.

  The groom had no choice but to agree in the end, as he couldn't bear being beaten or scolded any longer.

  But who would have thought that the so-called ceremony of becoming a master was made so grand by Ma Teng.

  The entire Ma Mansion was decorated with lanterns and streamers. All the famous generals under Ma Teng's command attended this ceremony.

  Moreover, Ma Teng also set up a grand banquet in the mansion and invited people of reputation from the prefecture.

  The groom suddenly became a topic of conversation, which made him quite uncomfortable.

  What's even more frustrating is that some prestigious families in certain counties actually want to form an alliance with him through marriage.

  The groom was truly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

  Ma Teng's move was indeed brilliant, and by doing so, he demonstrated his eagerness to recruit talented individuals, causing many gifted scholars from the Western Liang to flock to him one after another.

  However, just as everyone in the Ma residence was still immersed in Xiao Ma Chao's apprenticeship ceremony, bad news arrived.

  Han Sui, who was originally garrisoned in Jincheng Commandery, sent an envoy to borrow due to a lack of soldiers and supplies for the winter.

  "Fart, what kind of heart does Han Sui have? My subordinates are still in a state of hunger and cold!" After reading the letter, Ma Teng directly threw it to the ground in front of the messenger.

  Pong De saw, hurriedly went forward to pick up the document, and said to the messenger: "Please don't be offended, this year Liangzhou's wind is not adjusted and rain is not smooth, General Zhang has been busy with material things, food is not delicious, and can't sleep at night, please forgive me."

  Pang De originally wanted to ease the awkward atmosphere, but who would have thought that the envoy would take it a step further: "No supplies and yet you're having a grand feast? Do you think our General Han is an idiot? The general has said it, you have half a month to hand over half of your supplies, otherwise, we'll bathe Wuwei County in blood!"

  Ma Teng's face turned red with rage as soon as he heard these words. He drew his treasured sword, ready to kill the insolent envoy with one stroke.

  That envoy surprisingly had some guts and calmly said: "I didn't plan on going back anyway, but I advise the general to think carefully about it!"

  Pang De hastily approached Ma Teng's ear and said, "General, calm down, there's no need to be on an equal footing with him. It's better for us to let him go back first and plan for the future."

  Ma Teng's hair stood on end in anger, and with one kick he sent the messenger tumbling to the ground. "Get out!"

  The envoy stood up and dusted off his clothes, then walked out of the horse's mansion with his head held high.

  Ma Fu will have gained a new experience, a small messenger, is actually so powerful.

  Xiao Ma had been silent for a long time, but at this moment he suddenly spoke out loudly: "Father, please give me 3,000 elite soldiers, I will definitely bathe Jin City in blood!"

  Ma Teng saw that his son was so ambitious and felt relieved in his heart, but he also understood that Han Sui was not easy to deal with.

  Han Zhong now has a powerful army and is assisted by eight brave generals. Each of the eight generals is extremely courageous. In the area around Yongzhou, he was already unbeatable.

  "General, between you and me, Han's borrowing of supplies is just a pretext. His true intention is to take a look at our city!"

  Ma Teng sighed and said, "Ling Ming, how could I not know this?! He is indeed too arrogant, but for now, we are no match for him. I plan to write a letter and send someone to deliver it to Luoyang by horseback, to persuade Dong Cheng to send troops to assist us!"

  "Father, Dong Zhuo is a Han traitor, he will definitely stand by and watch!"

  Ma Teng stroked Xiao Ma Chao's head and said, "Although it is so, but it is not impossible to try. If Han Sui really develops westward, it will be harmful to Dong Zhuo in a hundred ways and beneficial in none!"

  Pound also agreed with this law.

  Ma Fu remained silent. After all, Ma Teng was now wary of him and he didn't bother to express his opinions unless absolutely necessary.