Summoning the world to be one

Chapter 623
Chapter 624: Conspiring to Execute Qiang Rangers
In the fourth year of Tiantong, on August [-]th, a small city named Suoxi, north of Lintao City, was small in scale and very small in population. It had not been disturbed by war for many years. On this day, a team of thousands The arrival of the cavalry team broke the tranquility of this small town in the past.

Faced with the sudden cavalry, the people were terrified, and hid in their homes, closing the doors and windows, not daring to move around at will. The leader of the cavalry was a young general with a long gun in his hand, with a tired look on his face. The costumes of the soldiers and horses under his command are quite different from the usual Qin army, but they are very similar to the Qiang people, especially the appearance, they are almost the same, but the clothes and equipment are much better than the Qiang cavalry.

This team of alien cavalry was none other than the well-known Qiang rangers in Xiliang, and the young general at the head was Ma Zun, the eldest son of Ma Zhi, Qin's supreme commander in Xiliang.

Ma Zun was ordered to lead the rangers of the Qiang nationality to support Lintao City. In order to gain time, Ma Zun did not dare to stop at all along the way. It was almost exhausted, so Ma Zun temporarily stationed in Suoxi City to rest.

"Major General, there is still a day's journey away from Lintao City. I wonder when the Major General plans to leave?" Deputy General Ma Ting asked Ma Zun. Ma Ting was the Ma family's general and one of Ma Zhi's most trusted generals. Once Ma Zun led an army on an expedition, Ma Zhi specially sent Ma Ting to assist Ma Zun.

"Don't worry, the soldiers have been traveling all night and are very tired. In this state, even if they arrive at Lintao City, they are just dying. Besides, Sima Shang has always been at odds with his father. It is hard to guarantee that he will not harbor evil intentions, so he is trying to find out about Lintao City. Before the specific situation, I will not approach Lintao City rashly." Ma Zun said after washing off the exhaustion on his face.

Ma Ting nodded. He was very happy that Ma Zun could be so calm. The reason why he came to Ma Zun was because Ma Zhi was worried that Ma Zun would be young and energetic, and would advance aggressively underestimated the enemy. Now that Ma Zun could be so calm, it really made him Ma Ting was quite relieved, but he turned around and thought, if he had to find out the situation of Lintao City before dispatching troops, could Lintao City last that long?

"Major General, but in this way, I'm afraid Lintao City won't be able to support our arrival?" Ma Ting said.

"There is no other way. Qiang cavalry is the trump card of our army. We cannot afford to lose anything. We should be cautious. If Lintao City falls, even if we go, it will be of no avail. Instead, we will face Deng Jun head-on. , Although I have confidence in the strength of the Qiang rangers, it is best to avoid confronting Deng Jun prematurely." Ma Zun said.

"Then send people to Lintao City!" Ma Ting said.

Ma Zun brought cavalry, and they came and went quickly. Suoxi City was not far from Lintao City, so the spies sent by Ma Zun arrived before dusk.

"Major General, the spies report that Deng Jun has camped five miles away from Lintao City. It has been two days. He has no plans to attack the city, nor has he laid siege to the city. The movement is unknown for the time being!" Ma Ting conveyed the information reported by the spies to Ma Ting. follow.

Hearing this, Ma Zun frowned, logically speaking, shouldn't Deng Jun attack Lintao City fiercely?And how could they stand still?Could it be a fraud?So he quickly asked: "Do you know the situation of Lintao City?"

Ma Ting replied: "Returning to the young general, Lintao City is still waiting for the battle. Uncle Sima Shang, that is, Sima Lin, who we met in Guzang, personally led the troops to sit on the top of the city."

"Uncle Ting, why do you think Deng Jun has been standing still? Is there any fraud?" Ma Zun asked.

Ma Ting shook his head and said, "Young General, I think this is normal."

"How do you know?" Ma Zun asked.

Ma Ting said: "Deng Jun came from a long way and was exhausted physically and mentally. It has been less than two days since he arrived in Lintao City. He must have not rested. It is normal for the troops to stay still for a while. In addition, Deng Jun's food, grass and supplies all need to be transported from Bashu. Along the transportation, if Deng Jun goes deep alone, he will definitely fall into the dilemma of insufficient logistics and a dilemma. There are only soldiers and horses from the Southern Captain's Mansion, so they are not worried, so they stand still for the time being."

Seeing Ma Zun's hesitation, Ma Ting continued: "Young General, the general thought that it would be better for our army to rush to Lintao City earlier, because Deng's army has not yet besieged the city, and our army can enter and leave Lintao City calmly. After the Deng army besieged the city, it would be as difficult for our army to enter the city. In the wild, although our army is strong, it is not easy to protect ourselves in the face of tens of thousands of elite Deng troops, let alone defeat them. Deng Jun."

Ma Zun pondered for a moment, then nodded, and said: "Okay, then we will set off early tomorrow morning. According to the speed of our army, we can reach Lintao City in less than half a day. Uncle Ting, you should send someone to Lintao City as soon as possible and tell Sima Shang, just say that the general will arrive at Lintao City tomorrow, let him open the city gate and let our army enter the city, and there must be no conflict!"

"Here!" Ma Ting replied.

Early the next morning, Ma Zun led [-] Qiang riders to leave Suoxi City and head for Lintao City.

At the same time, Sima Shang, who was in Lintao City, also saw the messenger sent by Ma Zun, and learned that Ma Zun led five thousand Qiangs to arrive within half a day. He suddenly became nervous and planned for many days. It's finally time to put it into action.

In fact, when Ma Zun led his army to Suoxi City, Sima Shang had already received the news. After all, Suoxi City was not far from Lintao City. In addition, the Sima family had occupied Longxi County for many years, and their connections in Longxi County were not ordinary, so It's not difficult at all to know something, but after discussing with Li Siye, he decided to wait and see what happens, so as not to startle the snake.

After sending Ma Zun's messenger away, Sima Shang brought Sima Lin over and said, "Third Uncle, that kid Ma Zun has already left Suoxi City. According to the speed of the cavalry, he can reach Lintao City in less than half a day. You immediately go out of the city to visit Deng Jun's camp, invite Deng Jun to enter the city, and cooperate with the inside and outside."

"Here, but Captain, Sima Jun and Sima Tai are not clear about this matter, should you tell them?" Sima Lin said.

Sima Shang nodded and said, "It's time to tell. Not only them, but also Sima Jun and Sima Qin should know. But third uncle, do you think they will agree?"

"Don't worry, captain, although the entire Sima family has different ideas, they all follow the captain's lead. As long as it is something that the captain decides, we will support it. Besides, this matter is related to the life and death of our Sima family. They They're not stupid, and they won't fail to see the meaning, so there's no need for the captain to worry." Sima Lin nodded and said.

After Sima Lin left, Sima Shang summoned Sima Jun, Sima Tai, Sima Jun, Sima Qin and other important members of the Sima family.

After everyone arrived, Sima Shang said: "You are the mainstay of our Sima family, the future of the Sima family, I have called you here today, and I have something important to tell you."

"Brother, if you have anything to say, just talk about it. The people here are all from your own family, so there is nothing you can't say." Sima Jun is Sima Shang's younger brother, so he directly called Sima Shang his eldest brother.

"Since this is the case, then I will say it directly. You all know that Deng Jun has already entered the city. For the sake of family planning, I have decided to surrender to Deng Jun and exchange for a way out for the Sima family. I have entrusted my third uncle to handle this matter. It's over, I think there will be a result soon." Sima Shang directly told the whole thing.

When everyone heard the words, they all had different expressions, Sima Jun said: "You have a reason for the captain to do this, but I don't know if the captain can tell us all why you surrendered to Deng Jun?"

What Sima Jun said spoke the minds of everyone. Yes, you, Sima Shang, are the captain and the patriarch. Everyone believes in you. Generally, your decisions will be followed, but let’s talk about the reasons anyway. ?

Sima Shang looked around, and then said: "Everyone is also clear, now there are only more than ten thousand elites left in our Southern Captain's Mansion. Facing the tens of thousands of Deng Jun who are like wolves and tigers, we can't resist at all. Once the city is broken, our Sima family will be defeated." There will definitely be casualties, so what's the point of doing this? If we evacuate Lintao City, what good will we end up with based on the grievances between our Sima family, Ma Zhi, and Ying Qin? In this case, it is better to ask Deng Surrender the army and protect the family!"

Everyone was silent for a while when they heard the words, yes, they are all dead anyway, and surrendering to Deng Jun has become the only way out for the Sima family.

"Moreover, Li Siye, the commander of Deng Jun, has already promised me that as long as our Sima family can take the initiative to surrender, he will promise not to touch our Sima family at all. In addition, he will also get a title of viscount, but there is a great achievement right now. If we can If you do it, you can get the title of earl." Sima Shang said.

"What great contribution?" Sima Jun asked. Out of trust in Sima Shang and the analysis of the current situation, everyone in the Sima family had no resistance to surrendering to Deng Jun.

"Ma Zhi's eldest son, Ma Zun, is leading five thousand Qiang rangers to Lintao City. As long as we can cooperate with Deng Jun and keep the most elite cavalry under Ma Zhi's command, it will be a great achievement!" Sima Shang Said.

"How to do it, please tell the captain!" Sima Tai said.

"Tonight, I will hold a banquet in the city to cleanse Ma Zun from the wind and dust. In the meantime, let your soldiers surround the camp of the Qiang rangers for a while, and wait for my order." Sima Shang said.

"Here!" Everyone responded.

At the same time, in Deng Jun's camp outside the city, after Li Siye sent Sima Lin away, he gathered all the generals under his command.

After everyone arrived, Li Siye said to everyone: "Everyone, Sima Shang just sent someone to send the news that five thousand Qiang riders will arrive in Lintao City within half a day, so I will have to enter the city to make arrangements in person!"

"Please show me the general!" This matter has already reached a consensus, so there is no objection.

"Fu Youde, Chang Mao, and Li Siwen listen to the order!" Li Siye said.

"The end is here!" The three came out and responded.

"The three of you quickly selected [-] elite soldiers from the army, and they will enter the city!" Li Siye said.

"Here!"

Then Li Siye looked at Li Jing and Deng Zhong again, and said: "After this general enters the city, you two will control the soldiers and horses outside the city. Tonight, you will take advantage of the darkness to surround Lintao City. There will be chaos in the city. Quickly block the four gates of the city, and don't allow a single Qiang cavalry to escape from the city."

"Here!" Li Jing and Deng Zhong responded.

An hour later, Fu Youde, Chang Mao, and Li Li Siwen ordered [-] elite soldiers. These are the most elite soldiers of Tianwuwei and Wudangwei, who were selected after careful selection.

After setting up his soldiers and horses, Li Siye led the army to march towards Lintao City, when he saw the walls of Lintao City.Sima Shang had already led the main members of the Sima family to wait at the city gate.

"General, is this Sima merchant cheating?" Li Siwen said to Li Siye.

Li Siye shook his head and said: "He dare not. Now people are swordsmen and he is fish. If he doesn't want the Sima family to be ruined, he will not dare to act rashly. Whether it is our army or the upcoming Qiang Rangers, he is not capable of doing it. If he surrenders to our army, he can still protect his family, but once he falls into the hands of the Ma clan, his fate will not be good. This is a very simple multiple-choice question, and Sima Shang will not make mistakes."

"That's right. If Sima Shang really has evil intentions, our army can conquer Lintao City in no time. Forgive him for not having the guts." Li Siwen nodded and said.

Soon, the army came to the gate of the city, and Sima Shang led the Sima family to bow and salute: "Sima Shang and the Sima family's children welcome General Li!"

"Welcome to General Li!" Everyone shouted in unison.

Li Siye got off his horse, helped Sima Shang up, and said: "Captain Sima, you don't need to be too polite, after today, you and I will be a family, so we don't talk about each other."

"General Xie, general, I'm ready in the city, just wait for the general to arrive!" Sima Shang said.

"Well, if that's the case, let's go to the city, tonight is the end of the Qiang Rangers!" Li Siye nodded and said.

After everyone entered the city, they came to Duwei's mansion. Sima Shang gave up the seat to Li Siye. Li Siye didn't refuse, just sat on it, and asked, "Sima Duwei, I don't know when Ma Zun and the Qiang Rangers came together. Able to?"

Sima Shang replied: "Back to the general, Ma Zun has already sent someone to inform the last general, saying that he will arrive before sunset."

Li Siye nodded and looked at the sky outside. It will be noon soon, that is, there are still two or three hours left, and then he said: "I brought ten thousand soldiers into the city this time. Please select the elites selected by Wan Wan, and please Captain Sima arrange someone to change them into the uniforms of the captain's mansion, so as not to be seen by Ma Zun. In addition, several generals and I will appear as members of the Sima family tonight. Captain Sima is still needed to deal with Ma Zun."

"It should be so, the general can rest assured, the last general has already been prepared!" Sima Shang said.

"Well, then we will just wait for the arrival of the Qiang Rangers. I also want to see what kind of demeanor the Ma Clan's elite cavalry are in Xiliang!" Li Siye nodded and said.

(End of this chapter)