After the army moved south, it made rapid progress.
Two days later, Ma Chao finally reunited with Gan Ning and Zang Ba.
However, Ma Chao was slightly surprised by the way Gan Ning and Zang Ba greeted Ma Chao.
Before they could enter the account, Ma Chao saw Gan Ning and Zang Ba standing on a bush outside the camp to plead guilty.
In fact, the two of them were not only carrying thorns, but even carrying staffs to plead guilty.
The two of them were shirtless, flanked by military governors holding military sticks, kneeling on one knee and waiting for Ma Chao.
When the elephant, dragon and horse came to the two of them, they said in unison: "The guilty will come to see the lord and ask the lord to punish him."
Seeing the two of them like this, Ma Chao couldn't help but frowned and said coldly: "We'll talk about it after we put it in the account."
When Gan Ning heard this, he stood up in shame and respectfully invited Ma Chao to enter the tent.
However, Zang Ba, who was kneeling beside him, did not move at all.
He clasped his fists and lowered his head and said: "My lord, we violated your lord's trust and allowed Zhang Lu's son to invade the Ma family, causing 20,000 soldiers to die in a foreign land.
This is a heinous crime.
Please come down quickly, lord."
Sin, don’t put it off any longer.”
This was the first time Zang Ba led an army on an expedition after returning to the Ma family.
Before that, Ma Chao had forgiven him several times, which made Zang Ba feel ashamed of having treated Ma Chao too much.
And this time, he tried his best to repay Ma Chao with some military achievements, but Zhang Lu was too sudden, causing Zang Ba to fall into the sand.
As a result, Zang Ba felt really blushing when he saw Ma Chao at this time.
Speechless.
However, Ma Chao saw Zang Ba like this but didn't say a word.
Just looking back at Yang Xiu, Yang Xiu understood, urged his horse forward, and shouted sternly: "Whether it is a merit or a fault to be arrogant, the lord will make a clear decision in his heart.
After the ruling, he will also inform the whole army.
And you led the crowd to obstruct the lord's entry.
Account, could it be that you want to force the lord to do something?"
When Zang Ba heard Yang Xiu's words, his majestic body trembled.
He hurriedly leaned down and kowtowed: "The sinner will not dare, the sinner will not dare."
After kowtowing three times in a row, he stood up in a hurry and respectfully asked Ma Chao to enter the account.
Then everyone dismounted and walked into the Chinese army tent.
Gan Ning and Zang Ba were the last ones.
After entering the tent, they knelt on the ground and waited for Ma Chao to make an announcement.
Ma Chao displayed his brocade robe and sat down before speaking coldly again: "Gan Ning, Zang Ba, what did I tell you two before you took the order to leave Chang'an?"
Gan Ning calmed down a lot at this time, and reported with his fists in his arms: "My lord, this time it was indeed a certain two people who failed to spy.
Zhang Lu's army was condensed like sand and gathered like a hammer.
Before this surprise attack, there was not even the slightest sign of a disturbance.
I have never heard of it, which caused the tragic death of 20,000 troops for no reason.
I hope that the Lord will be punished."
"Gathered like sand, gathered like a hammer" these characters made Ma Chaojun frown, waved his hand, and signaled Brother Chou to get the recent shadow information.
After a quick glance, a strange look appeared on his face, and he said: "Xing Ba, you mean to say that Zhang Lu’s 80,000-strong army appeared in front of your and our army’s camp overnight without any warning.”
"Exactly."
Hearing this, Ma Chao put down the information in his hand and waved his right hand: "Get up."
Gan Ning and Zang Ba couldn't help being stunned when they heard this, and they didn't dare to move: in the battle to pacify Liangzhou, Fazheng failed and five thousand elite soldiers of the Ma family died on the battlefield.
Then he devised a clever plan and cooperated with him to rescue the famous Liangzhou general Gai Xun, so he turned defeat into victory and defeated the enemy even more.
But even so, Ma Chao still lowered his level to three levels in a row to serve as a warning to others.
Although Fazheng is young, he is a minister of the Ma family and has assisted Ma Chao for a long time.
As for their personal relationship, the two have a close friendship.
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But with such a close relationship, Ma Chao still enforces the law impartially and impartially.
Having learned from this experience, both Gan Ning and Zang Ba thought they had just heard an auditory hallucination, and couldn't help but look up at Ma Chao in confusion.
"My lord, Zang Ba was incompetent and caused twenty thousand men of the Ma family to die in vain.
It is such a serious crime."
This time, Zang Ba's eyes burst into tears, and he sobbed unspeakably after knocking his head to the ground again.
It seemed that if Ma Chao did not punish him, he would not get up no matter what.
"General Zang, get up."
Ma Chao quickly walked up to Zang Ba, picked up Zang Ba heavily, and pretended to be angry: "You two are not responsible, why should I blame you?"
"But the servant of the law killed five thousand elite soldiers of the Ma family in vain, and the lord demoted him three levels in a row.
This time, we let 20,000 brothers of the Ma family die tragically in Tianshui.
Such a serious crime cannot be redeemed by death."
"Fa Zheng was greedy for merit and rashly advanced, which resulted in five thousand Ma family men dying in vain.
And you..."
Ma Chaofu reached out to help Gan Ning up, turned back to take back the information just handed over by Brother Chou, and explained: "The information above confirms That night, Zhang Lu indeed died without warning.
In the surprise attack on the Ma family's camp, the two of you did not commit any negligence of duty.
In fact, after the hasty attack, you were able to order the army to retreat in an orderly manner and unexpectedly returned the attack, which restored the morale of the Ma family.
This is unprecedented.
A feat that is difficult for even a good general to accomplish, it is a great achievement.”
Gan Ning and Zang Ba looked at Ma Chao in disbelief: "Lord" "Yes, when we left Chang'an, I told you to pay close attention to Zhang Lu's developments and not to let Zhang Lu step into the Ma family.
However, the defeat of you two is not a defeat in battle.
I can only say, Zhang Lu is cunning and unfaithful, and you two are not to blame."
Having said this, Ma Chao returned to his seat and said sincerely: "You two don't need to say much.
Everyone can make their own decisions about merit or demerit.
The Ma family's military regulations will not be written nonsense.
This time.
You destroyed the enemy army and defeated Zhang Lu in fear.
You two will be credited in the credit book.
After I pacify Hanzhong, I will return to Chang'an and reward you heavily."
After saying this, Gan Ning and Zang Ba heard the words and their blood boiled.
They took a step forward and said in unison: "My lord, it is my incompetence that allowed Zhang Lu to take advantage of the Ma family's loophole.
My lord, I will just go back to the class this time.
I am willing to lead my troops to wipe out the situation."
Hanzhong, offer the head of Zhang Lu's son to the lord."
Seeing this, Ma Chao laughed and said: "It's good, now that I'm here, I won't go back easily.
If I don't avenge this arrow, wouldn't it make Zhang Lu laugh at my Ma family's lack of plans?"
At this time, Yang Xiu on the side had already written the execution order for the two of them, handed it to Ma Chao and said: "My lord, what do you think?"
Ma Chao took a look at it and couldn't help but sigh that Yang Xiu was indeed a good penman.
The book clearly narrates the reasons for the execution of the two men.
In particular, it also includes a paragraph explaining the reason why the two men were not guilty.
It also quotes the Ma family's military regulations, which is clear and convincing.
At that moment, Ma Chao said: "Just post it here so that there are no soldiers from the Ma family.
The Ma family has always been clear about rewards and punishments.
It will not let anyone go for personal gain, nor will it wipe out meritorious officials without reason."
But at this time, Sima Yi, who had been silent for a long time, rolled his eyes and said, "My lord, I don't know something.
I wonder if my lord can give me some advice."
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"Ask."
Since Ma Chao dared to keep Sima Yi by his side, he wanted to focus on training Sima Yi: people who are silent are the most terrifying.
Sima Yi asked questions, which showed that he was interested in the Ma family.
"My lord is decisive and decisive, and I admire you very much.
However, these matters can be solved outside the tent.
Why didn't my lord inform the troops and convince them when General Zang pleads guilty?"
After Sima Yi said this, the eyes of the people in the big tent looked at him.
All attention was focused on Ma Chao, especially Zang Ba, who was looking forward to Ma Chao's answer.
When Ma Chao heard this, he said in a solemn voice: "A general is the courage and soul of an army.
Life and death, honor and disgrace are related to the morale of the entire army.
The reason why I don't judge in front of all the troops is because I don't know the details.
Because if the two of them are really at fault, then I can only punish them in front of all the troops.
But if they are punished in front of thousands of people and their prestige is reduced, how can they still lead an army in the future?"
When everyone heard this, they immediately heard Ma Chao's concern for his subordinates.
Everyone felt excited because of Ma Chao's great love.
When they looked at Ma Chao, they couldn't help but feel a little more convinced.
And Sima Yi nodded and said: "My Lord, to be so considerate to the soldiers is in line with Sun Tzu's military strategy of loving them like a cunning boy and respecting them like a strict teacher.
The villain has learned a lesson."
"Love them like a cunning boy, respect them like a strict teacher, and use them like earth mustard."
Ma Chaozhou also read Sun Tzu's Art of War, waved his hand to Sima Yi and said: "I treat soldiers, and I have never thought of using them like earth mustard.
I treat them , is always a sharp sword, a sword that can hurt oneself, kill the enemy, and bring peace to the world.
Respect it, love it, and dare to use it
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