The 32nd Tyrant of Heaven and Earth: Two Tigers in One Thought, Two Languages

  Yin Feng did not expect Yang Fu to use such a move, and he was immediately impressed. Yang Fu, on the other hand, said with a heavy heart: "Ma Teng is different from Han Sui, Li Jue, and Guo Si. Apart from being brave, he also has a kind heart towards the people, and can sympathize with his soldiers. He has great prestige in Xiliang. If we want to quietly occupy Xiliang before heading east, it's not an easy task!"

  The groom stood with his hands behind him, gazing at the bright moonlight outside the door, without saying a word.

  Yin Feng suddenly patted his shoulder and said, "General, don't you have any worries? Now we four are like ants on a rope, we should share good fortune together and face difficulties together. General, whatever it is, please don't keep it from us."

  The groom sighed and said, "I originally had no intention of dominating, I just wanted to find someone I love to spend a few quiet days together, but during this time, I feel like I'm being pushed by something invisible. I really don't know how far these invisible hands can push me..."

  Yang Fu smiled and said: "Heaven does not take, must bear the blame! I have long seen that General is a person with a heart for the world, only possibly tired of the days of killing and fighting, but you must understand, now the trend of the world is about to erupt. Dong Zhuo is cruel, the vassals will surely rise up and attack him. And in the midst of the vassals' attacks, there will inevitably be several vassals who can dominate one side. The world will also be ravaged by war. General, do you want to abandon such a good opportunity for your own pleasure? Abandon the people of the world for your own pleasure? Abandon this grand plan for hegemony that is within reach?"

  The groom was shaken by his consecutive questions. Carefully calculating, it's not far from the time when Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo and ordered all the lords to discuss it together. And Yang Fu's grasp of the situation is so accurate that it makes this transmigrated person ashamed.

  Since General Ma did not respond, Yin Feng said somewhat violently: "General, the three of us are waiting for your word now. Are you going to do it or not? Give a straightforward answer quickly. If not, the three of us will immediately go back to Tianshui to farm!"

  Yang Fu saw him so impatient and hastily interrupted him: "General has just said that the timing is not yet ripe, he is now just waiting for the opportunity."

  Zhao Ang, who had been listening quietly all along, suddenly laughed and said: "The so-called opportunity not only needs to be waited for, but also needs to be seized. Only by seizing it in preparation can we grasp the true opportunity. Otherwise, when the opportunity really comes, we will only be at a loss, and our efforts will be doubled!"

  "Marvelous! I said when did you have such insight?" Yin Feng smiled and walked to Zhao Ang's side, putting his arm on his arm, pretending to be jealous and admiring.

  Yang Fu also praised Zhao Ang's words.

  At this time, the groom heard these words and could only sigh: "In the torrent of time, I can no longer yearn, and in the vortex of history, I am already unable to think."

  "What does the general mean by this?" Yin Feng rubbed his head and looked at Ma Fu. Zhao Ang pushed him aside, saying: "You're really stupid enough! The general means he's listening to us!"

  "Is this true?" Yin Feng's eyes shone brightly.

  The groom smiled and said, "Everyone, sorry about that. I accidentally got a bit artistic just now. Since you've all spoken so clearly, I'll listen to you. However, the road ahead will certainly be fraught with thorns and dangers at every step. I hope the three brothers and I can work together in harmony and create an extraordinary achievement!"

  "This is the rhythm of making history!" Thinking of this, Yin Feng was excited.

  Although that's the case, however, in Ma Fu's mind there was still a large patch of dark clouds that had not dispersed. Creating history also meant that he would change the original course of history, and everything in the future world where he once lived might no longer exist. He really didn't know if this was right or wrong.

  But the words take us back to the first day after his soul wore, he has been changing history. The historical scene of the late Eastern Han Dynasty that was imprinted in his mind seems to have lost its original appearance. History is like an arrow shot out, and everything will not return in that instant. Those who have passed, he can no longer change. As for the future, there is only one way, and history cannot be changed, it can only be changed by history into a silent and unknown grain of sand, eventually disappearing into the rolling Yangtze River...

  "Come, for our shared ideals, let's get drunk today and not stop!" Having heard so much, he himself thought a lot, unknowingly, he felt that he had become addicted to wine. Not drinking a little to commemorate this memorable day, perhaps he would find it hard to lie peacefully on his bed.

  As soon as he heard about drinking, Yang Fu immediately frowned. However, seeing Ma Fu so happy at this time, he had no choice but to die with the gentleman.

  Zhang Ang and Yin Feng, on the other hand, were quite refreshing. As soon as the servant brought up the wine, they first poured a cup to quench their thirst. Although they also had a small drink at the celebration banquet, after all, Ma Teng was present, so they were still quite restrained and didn't dare to drink freely.

  Now they have completely regarded Ma Fu as one of their own, drinking in his mansion without worrying too much.

  On the Ma Fu mansion, four people drank freely, while in the Luoyang Chancellor's Mansion, Dong Zhuo also had a drunken expression. The only difference was that Dong Zhuo was now in a fit of rage, and after repeatedly scolding his generals, he drank more than a dozen cups of wine to relieve the anger in his heart.

  "You... come here! Didn't you say that Jia Xu's divine calculations are unmatched and unbeatable? And yet, my 600,000 heavenly soldiers can't even withstand a single blow? Could it be that Jia Xu is actually a spy planted by Ma Teng to be by your side?" Dong Zhuo pointed at his son-in-law, Zhonglang Jiang Cow Fu, and asked.

  Niu Fu Cheng said nervously: "Jia Yu is absolutely loyal to me, it's impossible for him to be a spy sent by Ma Teng. As for why they lost the battle, I think maybe that Ma husband is really as invincible as the legend says, brave and fearless."

  "Fart!" Dong Zhuo took two steps forward, in front of Niu Fu, and with a kick, he knocked him to the ground, saying: "Useless fools! You're all useless fools! Can't even handle a small stable boy, what's the point of feeding you?"

  That cowherd had never seen Dong Zhuo get so angry, he hastily knelt down and bowed his head, saying: "This general is incompetent, but to you, I am absolutely loyal. If the prime minister is willing to give this general 30,000 elite soldiers, this general vows to destroy that Ma Chao, and will not stop until the end!"

  Dong Zhuo shook his head helplessly and said, "In that case, I don't want to hear it anymore! Where is Li Ru? I let you think of a plan, how's your thinking going?"

  Li Ru, who was standing by, hastily stepped forward and said: "Now Han Sui, Li Jue, Guo Si, Jia Xu and others are still stationed in Anxi, holding back their troops. This time the war has caused heavy casualties on our side, it is indeed necessary to make some adjustments. However, if we continue to adjust like this without taking any action, it will not work either. Just now I thought of a plan called 'two tigers fighting each other', which can kill Ma Teng and Ma Chao without losing a single soldier!"

  "Oh?" Dong Zhuo, who had been in a terrible mood, suddenly saw a glimmer of hope upon hearing these words. Although Lü Bu had repeatedly asked to lead troops to conquer Wuwei, Dong Zhuo would not let him leave Luoyang unless absolutely necessary. If he could win without losing a single soldier, that would be the best option.

  Li Ru said with a full heart: "The so-called two tigers refer to 'Ma Teng' and 'Ma Chao'. In my humble opinion, the Prime Minister can use the emperor's flag to seal Ma Teng as 'Liangzhou Mu', Pingqiang General, 'Xinxi Hou', and seal Ma Chao as 'Wuwei Taishou', Guannei Hou."

  Dong Zhuo's face turned red with rage upon hearing this. What kind of logic is this, where a defeated general is enfeoffed by the enemy? Moreover, "Marquis of Xinye" was one of the founding fathers of the Han Dynasty and the title held by Ma Yuan, the famous General Fubo. For four hundred years since the founding of the Han Dynasty, Ma Yuan was known as the most renowned General Fubo, respectfully referred to as "Ma Fubo". The title of Marquis of Xinye was like thunder in one's ears.

  Ma Teng, although a descendant of Ma Yuan, was also very famous in the Western Liang, but his achievements were far from those of Ma Yuan. Moreover, Ma Teng had defeated Dong Zhuo's great army, if he was instead rewarded by Dong Zhuo with official titles and noble ranks under the banner of the Son of Heaven, wouldn't that mean that Dong Zhuo was hinting to various regional lords that as long as they could defeat him, not only would they not receive any punishment, but they would also be heavily rewarded?

  The reaction of the Chancellor was already within Li Ru's expectations. Since ancient times, there has never been anyone who, after being scolded, would still offer to pour wine and lick shoes for their opponent. The arrogant Dong Zhuo would naturally be even less willing.

  However, Li Ru did not give up. He said to Dong Zhuo: "The prime minister's power and prestige are spread throughout the four seas. This time, Ma Teng was able to win by luck, relying on heaven's timing. As for the matter of promotion and enfeoffment, the prime minister can rest assured that it is entirely up to you to decide whether or not to grant actual authority. Tell me, why wouldn't you be willing to use two empty titles to exchange for Ma Teng and Ma Fu's mutual slaughter, while you reap the benefits as a fisherman?"

  Dong Zhuo stroked his beard for a long time before saying: "You may continue to speak about this method of mutual slaughter."

  Li Ru said: "This 'Ping Qiang General' is not given to him for nothing. The Prime Minister can send the emperor's confidant to grant the title. In addition, another imperial edict will be drafted, saying that the Qiang Hu has repeatedly deceived our great Han Dynasty, and the Holy One had a dream of Fu Bo General a few days ago, and when he woke up, he shed tears unknowingly. Thinking that there is no one who can guard the northern gate of Jiangshan, suddenly thought of Ma Teng being the descendant of Ma Yuan General, specially granting his ancestor's title before his death, encouraging him to make contributions to the northern country."

  Li Ru paused for a moment before continuing: "As far as I know, Ma Teng is extremely loyal to the Han Dynasty and will not have any ulterior motives. In the imperial edict, if we let Ma Fu guard Wuwei in the name of the Emperor, then two tigers will be separated, one tiger will use troops against the Qiang barbarians, while the other tiger will be stationed in Wuwei to nurture soldiers. Ma Fu is definitely not a fish in the same pond as Ma Teng and will not want to stay under his command for long. As a result, Ma Teng will inevitably become suspicious of Ma Fu, and he will have no choice but to fight against the Qiang barbarians' troops, which will greatly reduce his strength. In this situation where one side is weakened and the other side is strengthened, Ma Teng and Ma Fu are actually consuming each other's resources. Without much time, they will both suffer a crushing defeat!"

  Dong Zhuo thought for a moment and said: "Will Ma Teng be willing to hand over his old nest to Ma Fu?"

  Li Ru burst out laughing and said: "I had expected this layer long ago. Looking at Ma Teng's command, the only one who can rival Ma Fu is probably Pang De. Ma Teng must have left Pang De to guard Wuwei with Ma Fu. And all along, Pang De has been loyal to Ma Teng, so it's as if Ma Teng has left a very important 'inside agent' by Ma Fu's side, which is extremely beneficial for us!"