At the same time, in Xiliang.
Ma Chao rode on his horse, holding the repaired Tiger Head Deep Gold Spear in his hand. He looked up at the guards at the entrance of the camp.
His eyes had already become dull and lifeless.
Ma Chao was willing to do anything to protect the people of Xiliang.
"Ma Chao?!"
The guards at the gate saw Ma Chao come to the tent alone and exclaimed.
Ma Chao sighed and put away the Tiger Head Deep Gold Spear.
He cupped his hands and said, "Please inform Mr. Bai that I, Ma Mengqi, have something important to discuss with him."
The guards were stunned.
Was this Ma Chao?
Was this Ma Chao who was so polite and courteous?!
However, after hearing Ma Chao's words, the guards hesitated for a moment and said, "Wait here.
"Wait here, I'll go inform Sir."
Unexpectedly, before the guards had even left, an extremely light voice suddenly rang out.
"No need!"
The guards took a closer look. It was Qin Liangyu!
"Miss Qin, why are you here?"
The guard hurriedly said respectfully.
Ever since Qin Liangyu made a name for himself, the military's view of him changed.
Qin Liangyu smiled and said to Ma Chao, "General Mengqi, please.
"General Meng Qi, please. Mister has been waiting for a long time."
Ma Chao was shocked.
Bai Feng knew that he was coming?
However, Ma Chao shook his head and walked toward Cao Ying.
Bai Feng didn't need to guess. He only had two choices.
One was to die, and the other was to surrender.
It seemed that Bai Feng already knew why he was here.
…
In Bai Feng's tent.
"General Mengqi, please."
Bai Feng was still sitting in the center of the tent. Li Fengxiao was making tea for him.
At the side, the dishes and wine had already been served, and they were still steaming.
It was obvious that Bai Feng knew that he was coming.
Ma Chao didn't go to his seat. Instead, he cupped his hands and said,
"Mr. Bai, I've been thinking for a long time. In order to save the lives of the Xiliang people, I, Ma Mengqi, am willing to surrender to the Prime Minister."
Bai Feng did not answer Ma Chao. Instead, he raised his hand and waved at the seat reserved for Ma Chao.
Ma Chao hesitated for a moment before finally sitting down.
"Meng Qi has come to my camp this time. Naturally, he is a guest. How can I let a guest stand while discussing matters?"
Bai Feng took a sip of tea and said indifferently.
At this moment, Ma Chao's expression was extremely ugly.
In Ma Chao's opinion, Bai Feng was undoubtedly mocking him.
After Ma Chao sat down, Bai Feng said,
"It's good that Meng Qi has thought it through. After all, we have a common enemy."
After that, Bai Feng narrowed his eyes and said coldly,
"Do you still remember what I told you before?"
Ma Chao raised his head, feeling somewhat lost.
Bai Feng continued.
"That Liu Bei has already annexed the entire Jing Province. You should know about this."
"Furthermore, that Sun Quan is currently recuperating and preparing to avenge Zhou Yu."
"And Liu Bei is not idle either. Our army received a secret report that Liu Bei has already secretly gathered an army to recruit talents from Jing Province. He is determined to annex Jiangdong and divide up the Han Dynasty."
Ma Chao frowned slightly and asked in confusion,
"Why is Mr Bai telling me this?"
"Whether Jiangdong and Jing Province live or die, what does it have to do with Western Liang?"
Bai Feng shook his head and said,
"Meng Qi, your father was bewitched by that Liu Bei."
"Before the Battle of Red Cliff, that Liu Bei sent Zhuge Liang to Jiangdong to discuss an alliance to resist Cao Cao. You should have seen what happened to Jiangdong."
"If Western Liang still trusts Liu Bei like before, then it will be the next Jiangdong."
"Based on this matter, can't you see what kind of person that Liu Xuande is?"
Ma Chao was instantly enraged and whispered,
"I've already advised Father not to trust that big-eared thief!"
Bai Feng sipped a mouthful of tea and continued.
"I've also told you that the Prime Minister originally did not want to attack Western Liang."
"To put it bluntly, Western Liang is bitterly cold and close to the Qiang. To be honest, even if we conquer it, it will not benefit our army at all."
"If that big-eared Liu did not bewitch you into attacking Xu Chang, do you think the Prime Minister would attack Western Liang?"
"Think about Tao Qian! If he had been more tactful, would he have caused trouble? "
Ma Chao fell silent upon hearing Bai Feng's words.
Seeing that the situation was good, Bai Feng continued,
"The Western Liang people are good at horsemanship and have resisted the Qiang. Your Western Liang people have contributed greatly to the Qiang not reaching the Central Plains."
"If you had not listened to Liu Bei's slander, the Prime Minister would have made your father the King of Western Liang!"
Ma Chao was shocked.
"Are you speaking the truth?"
The King of Western Liang recognized by the Imperial Court and the self-proclaimed lord of Western Liang were two completely different concepts!
With the protection of the Imperial Court, at the very least, they would have the Central Plains to provide for them. At that time, Western Liang would not have to live like it was now!
Bai Feng smiled when she saw this.
"Unfortunately, you've made the wrong move."
"Meng Qi, you're a smart man. Let me ask you, are Liu Bei and Sun Quan a match for the Prime Minister?"
Ma Chao hesitated for a moment.
"Liu Bei has only just taken over Jingzhou. If the Cao Army attacks, they will definitely be wiped out. Jiangdong is remote, so Meng Qi does not dare to say for sure."
"Sun Quan only knows how to govern, not how to fight. If my army attacks again, Jiangdong will be wiped out without Zhou Gongjin."
Bai Feng sneered and continued, "The Prime Minister sent us the Prime Minister.
"The Prime Minister ordered us to come here not to destroy Western Liang, but to enlist you."
"Unfortunately, I also did not expect that Han Sui would dare to do such a thing and kill your father."
Ma Chao was stunned by Bai Feng's words.
From Bai Feng's words, could it be that he was not the one who ordered it?!
Come to think of it, the letter Bai Feng sent to Han Sui did not mention anything about killing his father. However, his father died the day after the letter was intercepted.
Could it be that Bai Feng was telling the truth?!
When he thought of this, Ma Chao's heart burned with anger.
His father trusted Han Sui so much, so why would Han Sui do such a thing?!
When Bai Feng saw Ma Chao's reaction, he knew that his psychological attack had taken effect.
He continued, "Since thou is willing to surrender, I have already asked the Prime Minister for permission. The Prime Minister is kind enough to confer upon thee the title of Western Liang Shepherd, in charge of Western Liang."
"The Central Plains will provide you with supplies and begin trading. When the time comes, you will only need to pay tribute to the Imperial Court every month."
Even though Ma Chao was extremely angry, he was still delighted when he heard this!
He had only come this time to save the lives of the Western Liang people. Ma Chao had even prepared himself for the Han people to ride on the heads of the Western Liang people after they took over.
However, he had never imagined that he would be conferred the title of Western Liang Shepherd!
However, at this moment, the generals beside Bai Feng could no longer sit still.
"Marshal, please reconsider!"
"Western Liang has gone too far! How can we let them off so easily? "
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