Several major families in Guanzhong chose promising strength to contact them since the Dong Zhuo Rebellion.

Although Liu Bei was the emperor's emperor's uncle and once had his own territory, he had been defeated repeatedly since Xuzhou, and no one was optimistic about him. Therefore, these families did not place bets on him, nor did they go to join him.

In fact, when Cao Cao and Yuan Shao fought to the decisive battle, Liu Bei did not seize the opportunity, and was still dependent on others and hiding Liu Biao.

By this time, it can be said that the world's general trend has gradually become clear. Liu Bei can be said to be out of the ordinary and live in Xinye, and no one thinks he can turn over.

Who knew that after the Battle of Red Cliff, Liu Bei made a fortune and emerged from a new force, occupied the six counties of Jingzhou, and became a relative of Sun Quan, becoming one of the several major forces in the world.

Although the Guanzhong families want to occupy more positions under Cao Cao and improve their status, they do not mind installing tribe members in other forces, which is in line with the survival rules of the aristocratic families.

After all, most of the families in Guanzhong were meritorious families left in the Western Han Dynasty, and they were still somewhat loyal to the orthodox court of the Han Dynasty. During the Li Jue and Guo Si Rebellion, Zhong Yao had devoted his efforts to assist Emperor Xian of Han to return to the east.

Although Liu Bei's strength may not be as strong as Liu Zhang among these royal family members, he should be because he has a great reputation and is the most promising force.

It is reasonable for them to show their core children the willingness to establish a relationship with Liu Bei, so that they can act according to the opportunity.

This time, they sent out outstanding children from the family just to find an official position under Cao Cao. Who knew that when they happened to meet Liu Bei's envoy, they would naturally not miss the opportunity to establish a relationship with Liu Bei. Therefore, Zhong Yue and others were calm and persuaded Liu Xiongming to join Liu Bei.

Ma Su proposed to ask Liu Xiongming to join Liu Bei, but he did not object.

After all, he also had a surname of Liu. Although he was not from the blood of the Han Dynasty royal family, he always regarded himself as a member of the royal family. When he learned that Ma Su was sent by Liu Bei to recruit him, he was immediately moved.

Liu Xiongming also knew that Liu Bei and Ma Teng were allies, and Ma Su came forward to deal with it, so it was not difficult to escape from Ma Chao!

But he was still afraid that his army would be annexed by Ma Chao. If he lost these soldiers, he would have no capital and promotion would be a vain.

Therefore, Liu Xiongming agreed to join Liu Bei, but also put forward a condition, that is, he must never join forces with Ma Chao.

His condition was exactly the same as Ma Su's intentions. Because Ma Su was not optimistic about the prospects of Ma Chao and the Xiliang Army, he finally managed to actually control the rights of an army, but he was reluctant to give it to Ma Chao as cannon fodder.

Ma Su did not question the combat power of Ma Chao and the Xiliang coalition, but was worried that they were not united within. After all, Ma Su had experience in dreaming about the world and knew that "the fortress was breached from the inside"!

For the thousands of gangsters of Liu Xiongming, Ma Chao has few more, but not many more. The reason why Ma Chao wants Liu Xiongming to join is his reputation!

Ma Chao raised an army to fight against Cao Cao. Although Ma Teng's robbery was used as a reason and the support of Liu Bei, the emperor's uncle, had a reputation, but someone still needed to respond in Guanzhong to boost the momentum and win the hearts of the people.

After discussing the conditions for joining Liu Bei, Liu Xiongming did not want to meet Ma Chao, and the children of aristocratic families such as Zhong Yue were unwilling to take risks in Ma Chao's army, and unanimously elected Ma Su as the representative of the fulfilment.

Ma Su and Ma Chao had a tacit understanding, and they were not afraid of Liu Xiongming, Zhong Yue and others following him. After his repeated invitations were rejected, he had to go to Ma Chao's camp to negotiate alone.

When Tianshui broke up, Ma Su told Ma Chao that he wanted to go to Liujiazhai and did not hide his intention to incorporate Liu Xiongming.

Now that Ma Chao saw that Ma Su really convinced Liu Xiongming to surrender to Liu Bei, he was very impressed and naturally would not make things difficult for him. He just invited Ma Su to the army, talked about it, and asked some difficult questions before he separated from Ma Su.

Ma Chao was a little reluctant to Liu Xiongming's firm request to lead the army to leave. Although he didn't care about Liu Xiongming's military strength, he wanted Liu Xiongming to attack Chang'an City at least one day, as a letter of fame, to express his firm attitude towards opposing Cao.

But when Ma Su proposed to lead his army to Wuguan garrison, Ma Chao immediately agreed!

Because Wuguan is another important gateway to Cao Cao's rescue army, he can send troops from Wancheng to support Chang'an at any time.

Han Sui led his troops to attack Tongguan and sent troops to guard Hutishan to prevent Cao's army from coming from Huguan to support Tongguan. He did not think about defending Cao's army in Wuguan. This has always been a place that Ma Chao was worried about.

Now Ma Su is personally leading the army to guard the army. Although there are not many people, Ma Chao is relieved because he recognizes Ma Su's ability.

Ma Su's mission to Ma Chao's military camp was successfully convinced by Ma Chao. It can be said that it was very successful! Liu Xiongming and several children of aristocratic families did not show up at all, and the army was out of danger.

Back in Liu Xiongming's army, Ma Su had the identity of Liu Bei's envoy and the contribution of the successful negotiations. His status in the army had quietly changed. It can be said that his prestige had surpassed Liu Xiongming.

Liu Xiongming knew that it was impossible to enter Chang'an City now, and he was unwilling to accept his resignation when he returned to Liujiazhai, so he had to obey Ma Su's arrangements and go to Wuguan to guard.

Ma Su suggested that Liu Xiongming go to Wuguan, but in fact there was no special military purpose. It was just to find a reason to avoid Ma Chao when discussing with Ma Chao, promising to stop Cao Cao's reinforcements coming from Wancheng for him.

Liu Xiongming originally regarded Ma Su as his own person, but now he has shown Liu Bei's identity as an envoy, but he has become alienated from Ma Su and others.

He was very wary of several aristocratic families such as Zhong Zhongyue, Fu Li, Yang Kui, Zhang Zhuang, etc., for fear of being undermined by them. However, he was in the same sympathy with Hu Zun, who also had no official background, and had a fierce fight.

After discussing with Liu Xiongming and Hu Zun, they agreed to go to Wuguan.

But they also have their own little plan, because Hu Zun gave Liu Xiongming an idea that if he didn't live well in the army, he could go directly to Cao Cao from Wuguan.

After thinking about it, Liu Xiongming felt that although Liu Bei had a good reputation, his strength was still not as strong as Cao Cao. Moreover, his old nest was in Guanzhong, while Liu Bei was far away in Jingzhou, so he could not catch his thirst. He thought that Hu Zun's idea of ​​placing two boats was feasible, so he followed the brigade to Wuguan.

...

...

Shortly after Ma Chao and Ma Su separated, Pang De led more than 30,000 troops over. After accompanying Ma Chao to check the city for a week, he did not find any weakness in defense.

Although Pang De is the best in the three armies, he is not a brave man. He usually likes to use his brain. After thinking for a long time, he offered advice to Ma Chao:

"The soil in Chang'an City is hard and water-alkali, which is very unbearable to eat. In addition, the firewood storage is difficult to support for half a month, and it needs to be transported from outside the city every day. Now our army has been besieging the city for ten days, and the military and civilians in the city cannot cook normally, and the famine is unbearable! It is better to conquer the army for the time being. As long as this is the case, Chang'an can get it."

After hearing Pang De's plan, Ma Chao thought it was feasible and praised it on the spot:

"Let me understand that this plan is wonderful, and you can do it quickly!"

The instant messenger sent an order to inform the envoy, and informed the four soldiers in turn to retreat! At dusk, Ma Chao personally cut off the rear, and the troops gradually retreated to the direction of Tongguan.
Chapter completed!