In fact, the so-called first and second are just different numbers in Liu Xin's eyes. They don't have any special meaning, nor do they want to rank them before or after. He hopes that all the legions are equally strong, so he The journey to dominate the world will be smoother,
Liu Xin understands that in this era, the cavalry is the most powerful weapon. If it is not restricted by horses, he will form more cavalry corps. Therefore, in his mind, the Sixth Army is the true army. Soul, this is also the main reason why he made Zhao Yun the commander of the Sixth Legion.
Seeing Ma Chao difficult to choose, Liu Xin patted him on the shoulder and said, "Ma Chao, you were born in Xiliang, and you are good at riding and shooting. I think you can go to the Sixth Army. There must be your skill. Land,"
When Ma Chao was in a dilemma, he suddenly heard Liu Xin made a choice for him. He suddenly felt relieved, turned over and bowed to the ground, and said loudly, "Thank you, Ma Chao will go all out and live up to the Lord’s expectations."
Liu Xin pulled him up and said, "Ma Chao, although you are brave, but you haven't done anything, you can only start with a small school. There is no opinion, right?"
Ma Teng has rushed to say: "If the lord can arrange it himself, what else can he have?"
Jushou saw that the arrangements for Ma Teng and his son had been made, and he said, "The matter is over here, and I would like the lord to go back to the mansion earlier, so as not to keep the ladies waiting for a long time."
Seeing Ma Teng’s surprised eyes, Tian Feng explained: "General Ma, you don’t know anything. The lord has just returned to Xiangyang from Nanzhong, and he didn’t even enter the house, so he came straight to you."
Ma Teng has been fidgeting for not being able to receive Liu Xin. He always thought that he was evasive and wanted to put his family under house arrest. Only then did he realize that Liu Xin was really not in Xiangyang, and that he was acting like a villain. The gentleman's belly is now, Ma Teng was moved to tears, his knees softened and he wanted to bow down.
Liu Xin hurriedly grabbed him and said, "Master Ma left his house and came to Xiangyang in order to rejuvenate the Han Dynasty. It's nothing for Liu to go home for a while, Master Ma, I heard that there are others who will come to Xiangyang with you. A few children and a minister, I don’t know where they are now, Liu also brought them some gifts from Shu."
The brawny man who had been standing behind Ma Teng suddenly took a step forward, bowed his hand, and said loudly: "The last general Pound sees the lord,"
In fact, Liu Xin had noticed him a long time ago, but didn’t say anything about it. Liu Xin knew that Pound was a man of great righteousness, so he waved behind him. Three soldiers had come in long ago, each holding a brocade robe.
Liu Xin took a collar and handed it to Ma Teng's hand, and said with a smile: "Master Ma, your chances are running out in the future. You will receive the right to bring the Shu Brocade and Hundred Flowers shirt and keep it as a commemorative."
Ma Teng also smiled and said: "Thank you for the reward, not just a memorial, this is the heirloom of my Ma family."
Liu Xin took another collar and put it on Ma Chao, and said, "Ma Chao, you have to work hard when you are in the army. When you become a general, this brocade robe will be useful."
Ma Chao got this brocade robe, as if he had truly become a general commanding a thousand troops, draped on him, but he was reluctant to take it off.
Liu Xin came to Pound and put a brocade robe on him, saying: "It is said that General Pang has a high martial arts skill and is powerful against 10,000 people. It is just that there are many conditions for promotion in the army. Please also General Pang first. The Sixth Army succumbed to the position of temporary lieutenant. You are familiar with Ma Chao, and you can take care of him."
Ma Chao suddenly said loudly: "Enlighten the lord, Ma Chao does not want to be in the same army as General Pang,"
Liu Xin frowned and asked, "Why is this?"
Ma Chao patted his chest and said, "Ma Chao doesn't want to be taken care of by others. He has to seek a birth by his true ability."
Of course Liu Xin hopes to separate Ma Chao and Pound. In this case, in time, they will truly integrate into the entire Han army and become Liu Xin's two sharp weapons to unify the world. However, Liu Xin cannot be too obvious, so that's why. After using this trick, seeing that Ma Chao was really fooled, Liu Xin said: "Okay, you deserve to be Lord Ma's son, he is really ambitious, so let's go to the First Army as a captain first."
Ma Teng was still full of gratitude, without seeing Liu Xin's intentions at all, turned to Ma Chao and asked, "Where are your brothers?"
Ma Chao pointed to the door and said, "They went to the streets to play early in the morning, and they haven't come back yet."
After Ma Teng's family arrived in Xiangyang, Jushou arranged a temporary residence for them. It was also in Dongcheng District. The front hall, back house, garden, furniture, and other things were all available. The Ma family had a maid brought from Liangzhou. Servants, all other daily necessities are supplied by the state government, and life is worry-free. Xiangyang City is prosperous. How can it be compared to Xiliang. A few children are young and playful. Naturally, they go out early every day until they eat. Will be back,
Suddenly someone shouted outside the door: "Father, why are so many people here?"
As the gate of the courtyard was pushed open, three horrified teenagers walked in. Liu Xin casually praised: "Ma, your sons are really extraordinary in appearance, and they will all become powerful in the future. "
Ma Teng humbly said: "The lord is absurdly praised. These children are very stubborn. That is Ma Dai, his nephew, and the other two are his second son Ma Xiu and third son Ma Tie."
The three teenagers stared at Ma Chao's brocade robe eagerly, their envy look as if the eyeballs were about to fall off, but this Ma Chao shook his brocade robe twice as if he was deliberately showing off.
Liu Xin smiled and said, "Don't be jealous of Ma Chao. When you grow up in the future, everyone will have a share. I will give you some small gifts first."
Seeing the gift Liu Xin gave, the eyes of several teenagers brightened. They were small sets of bows and arrows. They were exquisitely crafted. They were also produced by the research institute. They were made by Liu Xin for the children in her family and sent to horses. These few nephews of Teng are suitable,
Liu Xin asked again: "I don't know if Master Ma has a daughter,"
He has learned well this time, unlike when he first arrived in Xiangyang that year, he blurted out and inquired about Cai Hao’s sister, which was almost out of control.
Ma Teng said with a sad expression: "The subordinates originally had a gangster, but they were murdered by Han Sui together with his clumsy wife that year."
Liu Xin said embarrassedly: "Master Ma, I'm really sorry for bringing back your sad past. Liu definitely didn't mean it. I hope Master Ma don't blame it."
Ma Teng said with a smile: "That's all in the past. Besides, the lord has already taken revenge on his subordinates, but he doesn't know when his subordinates will take office."
Ma Chao also said to the side: "Yes, yes, I would like to ask the lord, when will Ma Chao report to the barracks?"
Pound also said, "The final general is also waiting for the master to make meritorious deeds,"
Liu Xin smiled and said: "No hurry, you first arrive in Xiangyang, and you will spend a few days here. I will let someone inform you when the military and horse dispatching stops."
Ma Teng’s family was easily settled. Liu Xin was naturally in a good mood. He didn’t know what Ma Xiu and Ma Tie’s martial arts were, but Ma Chao and Pound were both powerful generals as famous as Guan, Zhang, and Zhao Yun, and even Ma Dai was too. With high martial arts, he will have a few more capable assistants in the future wars that will dominate the world.
Ma Yun took the sisters to look forward to the stars and the moon, and finally looked forward to Liu Xin. When he walked in, Ma Yun didn’t say anything. She put a set of clothes in his hand and said, “Quickly change up and down. Go cook,"
Liu Xin said bitterly, "Wife, you don't have to be so cruel, you have to let me catch my breath before talking."
Bian Yu hid his mouth and laughed so beautifully, Cai Yan had already said: "Husband, if you don't go, you will starve our new sister, you can't afford it,"
Liu Xin reluctantly changed into that set of "work clothes". This set of clothes was designed by himself and sewn by Zhu Qian's skillfully. Liu Xin knew in her heart that they didn't really want to taste their crafts, but just wanted to express their acceptance of the new member of Zhu Rong's family. As for whether that new member wants to taste it, no one can say for sure. , Although she had been hiding behind, Liu Xin could still see her licking her lips quietly.
All the ingredients have been prepared, and Zhu Qian helped him to start, so Liu Xin moved very fast, cut chicken, stir-fried kidneys, sweet and sour mandarin fish... One plate after another, he put on the table.
Because Liu Xin went to Ma Teng first, it took some time, so the children had already eaten. Only Ma Yun and the others were left in this restaurant. Liu Xin looked at the "fruits of labor" on the table, and he was also an index finger. Moved, he mentioned the chopsticks and was about to start, but was stopped by Ma Yun, and said: "Husband, you are not allowed to eat, first go and see your two precious daughters."
What Ma Yun said was naturally the daughters of Cai Jue and Lai Ying'er. Because neither of their children had a full moon, neither of them came here. Liu Xin shrugged, put down his chopsticks, turned and left behind. There was a burst of laughter,
Cai Jue and Lai Ying'er already knew the news of Liu Xin’s return, but they were all in confinement, so of course it was not easy to get to the restaurant.
Cai Jue lay in her arms, with half of her shirt open, breastfeeding her baby. Under the influence of Ma Yun, several women insisted on breastfeeding their baby by themselves instead of using a nurse. Suddenly they heard the door rang. Cai Jue only thought it was the maid who came in, and didn't care, until Liu Xin's big hand touched the child's smooth face, Cai Jue was shocked and said with joy, "Master, why are you here?"
Liu Xin sat down beside her and said, "Look, the child eats so much, he must be a greedy cat when he grows up."
Cai Jue blushed suddenly and said, "Master, you turn around,"
"I'm an old husband and wife, so why are you shy?" Liu Xin said while teasing the child, "Jue'er, I was not by your side when you gave birth, so you suffered."
Cai Jue lowered his head and said, "Master, I want to ask you something,"
Liu Xin smiled and said, "Well, you just want the moon in the sky, and I will pick it off for you, too."
Cai Jue yelled: "Master, how dare Jue'er make such an unmarginal request? Jue'er just wants to ask the master to agree not to let our daughter practice martial arts."