Ma Teng took a closer look. It is his eldest son Ma Chao. Hurriedly said: "Chao'er. How can you yell like that. Be careful that the wall has ears."
"What are you afraid of. It was Liu Xin who did unfairly first." Ma Chaoyang held a piece of paper in his hand. Said. "Father. Look. Pei Ji and Yang Fu surrendered to him behind his father. Now they are both prefects. But he left his father in the cold. Leave him alone. Whether it is tolerable or unbearable."
Ma Teng made a silent gesture with "hush". Beckoned a big guy beside him to shut the door. Then he whispered: "Chao'er. What are you holding."
Ma Chao handed the piece of paper to Ma Teng. Said: "Father. What is this thing called the Big Han Express. It records official appointments, harvests in various places, recent weather conditions, jokes, and short stories. There are also excerpts from the Scriptures Collection. There are all kinds of justice. There is everything. What a good paper. Just. Call them to waste."
Xiangzhi is one of Liu Xin's economic pillars. It is more expensive than gold outside the area under his control. That's why Ma Chao feels that Dahan Express is a luxury and waste.
Ma Teng took a look at the Dahan Express. Sure enough, both sides were densely written with content. And the position in the middle was the appointment of the prefects of the ten prefectures of Liangzhou. The names of Pei Ji, Yang Fu and others are among them. There is no one but oneself. Could not help but sigh. Said: "People are under the low eaves. How dare you not bow your head. Now. Our family is under the fence. It is better to be cautious in words and deeds."
Ma Chao said nonchalantly: "Father. I'm not convinced. No. Let's go against him again."
"Oh. What kind of people speak rashly. I want to rebel."
Ma Teng heard this sound from outside the door. Surprised. Ma Chao gave Ma Chao a fierce look. Said: "Shut up your mouth. Be careful that the evil comes out of your mouth."
The big guy who just went out to close the door. The hand has been subconsciously pressed on the saber on the waist. Just wait for Ma Teng's order. They have to rush out the door. Murder.
Just listen to a soft "pop". The latch that was just inserted actually broke in two in the middle. The door opened with a "creak". A tall young man walked in slowly. Although he is smiling. But there seems to be a boundless domineering. Shocked everyone in the yard. Ma Teng and the big man beside him were a little breathless.
Ma Chao is a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. Hands on hips. Angrily said: "Who are you. Did you break this door bolt."
Here. Two more scribes came in from behind the young man. Ma Teng recognized Jushou and Tian Feng. Hurriedly yelled: "Super children must not be rude."
Turning to Jushou and Tian Feng again, they said, "How are the two gentlemen free today?"
Jushou smiled and said, "General Ma shouts every day to see the lord. Now the lord is right in front of you. You don't know."
Only then did Ma Teng know that the young man in front of him was Liu Xin. Quickly hit the ground. Said: "The final general, Ma Teng, sees the lord."
Liu Xin stepped forward. Helped him up. Said: "General Ma can give up the dark and turn to the bright. Liu is very pleased. I don't know these days in Xiangyang. I'm still used to it."
Ma Chao shouted from the side: "I'm not used to it. For whatever reason, others have blocked the prefect. But my dad doesn't have an official position."
Liu Xin looked at him up and down. He smiled and said: "Liu heard that General Ma has a son named Ma Chao. He is brave enough. Could it be this little brother."
Ma Teng hurriedly said: "Go back to the lord. It is the child Ma Chao. The child is young and ignorant. I hope the lord will not sin."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "The young man deserves to be strong. If he is afraid of the head and tail, it will be difficult to become a master in the future. Ling Lang is a talent. As expected, General Ma gave birth to a good son."
Ma Chao just spoke. See Ma Teng's sharp eyes. There was a soft "hum". A pair of eyes still glared at Liu Xin.
Liu Xin didn't care too much. Still smiling and said: "Ma Chao. You know. Today's prefect is not in charge of civil affairs. But your father started his career. Handling civil affairs is not his superior. Therefore Liu did not appoint him prefecture. No. The thought of irritating you unexpectedly. Hahahaha... Alright. Ma Chao. I will tell you first. I plan to appoint your father as the Minister of War Zuo."
Seeing Ma Teng and his son looked blank. Tian Feng smiled and said: "General Ma may not be too clear. It is up to Tian to explain. My head of the family has six departments of officials, households, rites, soldiers, criminals, and workers. Each department has a shogun and a servant on the left and the right. The Ministry of War is in charge of the movement of soldiers and horses and the selection and inspection of military commanders. The weapons and horses are under the control of the Ministry of War. The Zuo minister of the Ministry of War is also a pivotal position. Tian Mou is here to give General Ma a joy."
Ma Chao listened for a long time. Still don't understand. Muttered: "It's so troublesome. It's still not as good as the prefect."
Jushou Zhengse said: "Young Master Ma. The rank of the chief general officer is the nineth rank. The county magistrate is the seventh rank, and the prefect is the fifth rank. And Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War is the third rank. Who do you think is more important
Ma Chao said in disgust, "That's not as good as leading an army and galloping on the battlefield."
The appointment of Ma Teng as Zuo Shi Lang of the Ministry of War was the result of Liu Xin's repeated weighings. It is necessary to demonstrate his certain status. He can't be directly in charge of the army. but. In the eyes of Ma Teng and his son. It is even more beneficial to hold a heavy hand and to rely solely on the side. therefore. Ma Chao disagrees with such an appointment.
Ma Teng knew that the green hills were left. I'm not afraid that there is no firewood. He was afraid of Ma Chao's disregard for importance. Annoyed Liu Xin. Quickly yelled: "Chao'er. How can you speak in front of the lord. Don't retreat."
Liu Xin's true goal of conquering Ma Teng is actually this young and energetic Ma Chao. Otherwise, he had already ordered the attack on Han Sui. Removed Ma Teng altogether.
"Hold on." Seeing Ma Chao stepping back unconvinced. Liu Xin waved her hand. Shen Sheng said. "Ma Chao. Look at your dad. It's a lot of age. It's full of vicissitudes. You are a son. Shouldn't you let your dad enjoy a few days of stability. I actually want to let your dad go to the battlefield to fight. Don’t you have any filial piety?"
Ma Chao was taken aback. He subconsciously felt that Liu Xin's remarks were a bit far-fetched. But for a while, I couldn't think of how to refute it. Suddenly stayed there.
Liu Xin's voice suddenly became louder. He almost roared: "Ma Chao. You wake up. It's not your father who really should pick up the sword and rush into the battle. It should be you."
Stop drinking with this sound. Ma Chao was surprised. Speechless. Ma Teng was quite surprised by what Liu Xin said. Hurriedly said: "Go back to the lord. The child is young..."
Liu Xin's expression suddenly eased. Haha laughed and said: "The tiger father has no dogs. Liu believes that Ma Chao will not disappoint you. Since ancient times, the hero has been a young man. General Ma. You don't let Ma Chao try. How can you know if he can do it."
Ma Chao didn't wait for Ma Teng to answer. Already preemptively said: "Father. Boy is willing to give it a try."
Liu Xin patted Ma Chao on the shoulder. He smiled and said: "Yes. Ma Chao. I didn't misunderstand you. I heard that your ancestor was a general of this dynasty. Do you want to contribute to my great Han? Become a great general of the Han Dynasty."
Ma Chao replied without hesitation: "Yes."
Liu Xin laughed. He knew Ma Chao was brave. But less tactical. In history, Cao Cao easily made an indirect plan. It broke his alliance with Han Sui. Later, he was deceived by Liu Bei, a big-eared thief. Unexpectedly, today he would be excited by only a few words. Liu Xin was determined. Strike while the iron is hot. Continued: "However. Generals are not that easy to be a general. It is even more difficult to become a famous general. It needs to start from the bottom step by step. You also need to be familiar with the military strategy. There are many hardships in the process. You may eat Got this pain."
Ma Chao straightened his waist. Replied loudly: "Yes."
Liu Xin nodded. Said to Ma Teng: "General Ma. You are willing to let Ma Chao join the army."
He asked this a little bit knowingly. How could Ma Teng not agree. What's more, Ma Chao was still watching eagerly.
Seeing Ma Teng nodded and agreed. Liu Xin said: "Ma Chao. You may not know the composition of the Han army. Let me introduce it. At present, the entire army is divided into four parts: the Flying Tiger Guards, the Regular Army, the Local Army and the Engineers..."
Both Zhang Fei and Huang Zhong led the regular army. In the battle against Han Sui. The destructive aura of the regular legion. Although Ma Chao just heard. But fascinated for a long time. So I didn't wait for Liu Xin to finish. He blurted out and said: "Lord. Ma Chao wants to go to the regular army."
Liu Xin smiled. Continued: "The regular legion is divided into seven armies and two naval fleets. The first to fifth legions each have 100,000 people. They are mixed infantry and cavalry; the sixth legion is the all cavalry regiment. There are 50,000; The seventh legion is a legion specializing in mountain and jungle warfare. There are 20,000 people. Ma Chao. I guess you won’t go to the navy. Then these seven legions. Which one do you want to go to. Choose yourself."
Ma Teng was secretly surprised. Unexpectedly, Liu Xin's military might be as powerful as Si. The strength of the regular army is no less than 600,000. Fortunately, I didn't resist him. Otherwise, there is really no place to bury him. He didn't know. This is just Liu Xin's idea. The recruiting of recruits is currently being planned. Far from reaching such a scale.
All the information about the military is top secret. Although it's just a concept. But it will be implemented soon. But considering that Ma Teng has already become a servant of the Ministry of War. Sooner or later these things will be known to him. So Liu Xin didn't hide it from him. Instead, I said it all. Of course. This can be said to kill two birds with one stone. Let Ma Teng familiarize himself with the situation in advance. It can also shock their father and son.
Ma Chao just chose to join the regular army without hesitation. Because in the regular army there are more opportunities to charge and trap. Thus established a magnificent military exploits. But he didn't expect that the regular legions would also have so many famous halls. Instead, he hesitated. Difficult to choose.
The complex of Chinese people striving for the first place has a long history. In the Olympic arena, it is not only to compete for the gold medal. And also have to fight for the first gold. Ma Chao was also undecided about whether to join the First Army or the Sixth Army at this time. Since there is a "first" title. That should be the most powerful force. And he himself prefers the spectacle of galloping horses. Which one to choose