() After appeasing the captured people and settling them in the city to live with the soldiers from Guzang City who had been captured before, Ma Yue left with peace of mind. The reason why he let these people go

Being together is naturally to allow them to slowly change their views on their own family through communication, so that these people will eventually identify with the Ma family and maybe surrender to the Ma family.

However, Ma Yue's relaxed mood only lasted for less than half an hour, because just when he returned to the command post and saw his father explaining everything, he found that Ma Teng had a serious look on his face.

Facing a man who was dusty and worried, he took a closer look and recognized the identity of this man. He was sent out to keep an eye on the government and military affairs, and he would rush back if there was any change.

One of the dozen or so scouts who reported the news.

This made Ma Yue immediately guess that something had happened to Guan Wu, and he couldn't help but become solemn. He stepped forward and saluted his father: "Father, those who were captured have all been settled." Then.

, then his eyes fell on the man: "Li Jia, is there something wrong in Guanwu County?"

"Back to the young master, that's right!" Li Jia hurriedly explained to Ma Yue what he had just said to Ma Teng before: "The Qiang people trapped them for many days. Until five days ago, the defenders in the city seemed to be because of food.

There was a big problem on the ground, so we suddenly left the city at dawn to break out of the siege."

"Oh? Did they finally understand their situation? Until now, the soldiers' energy had almost been worn away by time before they thought of breaking out. What was the result? They paid a heavy price?" Ma Yue

He seemed to ask relaxedly. But in fact, he was quite sorry about this in his heart. Although his Ma family and Dong Zhuo's old tribe had reached this point, he still had a good impression of those ordinary Xiliang sergeants. Thinking about these

People lost their lives because of this, and they felt very uncomfortable.

Ma Teng also saw some clues in Ma Yue's words, and felt a little relieved. Based on his understanding of his son, it was impossible for Ma Yue to interrupt others to express his opinions at certain critical moments.

The reason why he spoke like this was to cover up some bad emotions in his heart. He was already slightly uncomfortable with Ma Yue's constant calculation of those Xiliang people, and felt that since we were all from Liangzhou, there was really no need to be so cruel.

Especially because many innocent people would die as a result. But now, after seeing his son behave like this, Ma Teng realized that Ma Yue was not all vicious and scheming, and he also had concern for the Xiliang sergeant. This made Ma Teng

He also felt relieved.

Li Jia did not notice the complicated emotions of the two father and son, and just followed Ma Yue's question and said: "It would be fine if they just paid some price, but they suffered a big loss this time! A few of us were hiding in the distant mountains and forests.

They could clearly see the inside. When they fought their way out of the city at dawn, countless ambush soldiers suddenly appeared in the originally silent Qiang camp, cutting the troops entering the camp into two pieces at once, and then

Divide and surround and kill..." At this point, he seemed to remember the shocking scene he saw that day, and couldn't help but shudder.

"What?" This time, even Ma Yue was shocked and couldn't help shouting: "Is everything you said true?"

"It's true. We watched them fall into the enemy's siege with our own eyes, and a hard battle ensued... Obviously, they were so unprepared that the Qiang people actually prepared a trap and ambush. After falling in, they tried their best to

They were fighting, but in the end they were unable to take precautions. Both in terms of command and fighting, they were passive, and the casualties were naturally huge..." As he spoke, Li Jia sighed again: "We just watched them fight with the Qiang people.

Together, but unable to do anything, I really feel uneasy."

"What was the result? Did they finally break out of the siege?" Ma Yue asked again.

"Some of the troops were able to escape after several attacks and many casualties. Some of the troops returned to the city to defend the city. The rest were either captured or killed." Li Jia's face became even more grim.

Saddened: "Although my subordinates have never stepped forward to take a closer look, judging from the number of troops who retreated and escaped, it seems that about 40,000 troops died or were captured in this battle. Our Xiliang army suffered casualties.

Extremely tragic!"

"Ah!" Even though Ma Yue had been mentally prepared and knew that Niu Fu and the others would lose this battle, even though he had contributed to all of this, it could even be said that their failure today was all caused by him, Ma Yue. Although he

Knowing this, the Ma family will no longer have a family in Xiliang

It was a powerful enemy, but when he heard this casualty figure, Ma Yue was still shocked, and his mood became extremely low and complicated. He never thought that things could be so bad, and tens of thousands of Xiliang troops who were brave and good at fighting were just like this.

The Qiang people were ambushed and killed, which was really hard for him to accept.

Ma Teng's thoughts were not much different from his son's, but obviously he was still better than his son in controlling his emotions. So seeing Ma Yue's expression, he could only comfort him: "Yue'er, it's over.

In this way, we no longer have to worry about them. What we have to do now is to make full preparations, do what they have never done, and drive out all the Qiang people who invaded our Xiliang.

Worthy of those who died!"

After his father said this, Ma Yue came back to his senses. After adjusting his mood, he solemnly nodded: "Father, what you said is right. Since they fail, it depends on our Ma family. As long as we can control the Qiang people

If we are defeated in one fell swoop, there will no longer be anyone in Xiliang who can compete with us!"

Seeing that he had said everything he needed to report, Li Jia saluted and was about to leave. But as soon as he took a step, he was stopped by Ma Yue who had already recovered: "Wait a minute. What you just said

,The reason why they were defeated so miserably was because the Qiang people had already set up an ambush in the military camp, and when they came out of the city, they were already caught in the ambush?"

"Exactly...exactly!" Li Jia glanced at Ma Yue with some confusion, wondering why he suddenly asked this question.

Ma Yue didn't explain anything to him, but just waved his hand to tell him to leave. After he left, Ma Yue said to Ma Teng more solemnly: "Father, it seems there is something fishy in this. Why do the Qiang people do this?

We expected them to break through at this time, and had laid out a targeted ambush early on. This is the biggest key to this battle."

Ma Teng was not a stupid person. After his son's reminder, he immediately thought of this and said: "You mean, this is not a coincidence at all, but the Qiang people have already known their movements and have prepared them early."

Prepare?"

"Yes, otherwise how could they have such a coincidence and set up a trap when our people sent out troops? They would not deploy a large number of troops in the camp every day after siege to prevent the enemy from breaking through or attacking.

Sneak attack? This is too unreasonable. They couldn't do this for more than ten days. So after all, there is only one possibility, that is, they have learned through some means that Ushi Fu and others will break out at dawn that day.

, thus setting up this ambush." ​​After Ma Yue calmed down, his mind became more careful and his analysis was very reasonable.

Ma Teng nodded frequently after hearing this: "Yes, after hearing what you said, the fishiness in this is obvious. In your opinion, how did they know that Niu Fu and the others would break out at this time?"

"I guess I just learned it from our soldiers or generals. If it was a soldier, it wouldn't be a big deal. After all, there have been wars all day long. It's normal for someone to be caught and then asked something.

However, a small sergeant may not necessarily know such confidential matters as when to break out of the siege, and it is impossible for the Qiang people to easily lay out such a battle just because of the words of a small soldier. So the most likely thing is that they passed

A general learned about this, and I am afraid that this general has secretly taken refuge with the Qiang people!" At this point, Ma Yue's eyes flashed with murderous intent, thinking that because of someone's cowardice or greed,

As a result of his decision, so many people were killed, and he wished he could cut them into pieces!

Ma Teng was also livid at this time, and he had already figured out the cause and effect of all this. However, he still had a question and couldn't help but said: "Then who is the culprit who betrayed everyone? Is he now

Has it returned to the Qiang camp, or has it retreated to Guanwu City?"

"It's impossible to judge this child. After all, you know people but don't know their hearts." Ma Yue shook his head and said: "But as far as I know, this person will not be in Guanwu City now, because staying there will only lead to death.

In addition to surrendering to the Qiang people in the name of prisoners after the war, there is another path that he and the Qiang people want to take the most, which is to come to us in the name of a defeated general, and then use his identity to make us

They were also defeated by the Qiang people!" Ma Yue guessed with his eyes narrowed.

Ma Teng also believed this and couldn't help but said angrily: "If this person really dares to do this, I will kill him!"

"Father, please calm down. In fact, since we have guessed this person's thoughts, we have taken the initiative. I think we can use him to win the war against the Qiang people. Originally, I would have

We are worried that our military strength is not enough to completely defeat the Qiang people, but this time we have a great opportunity in front of us!" Ma Yue had his own opinion.

"What do you mean?" Ma Teng was startled, then nodded and said: "You are right, use the trick, so that we can use this insider to deal with the Qiang people!"

As soon as the two fathers and sons decided on their plan, a sergeant rushed over to report: "General, suddenly there are many miserable-looking people outside the city. They said they were defeated by the army in front, and they hope we can take them in!"
Chapter completed!