The visitor was none other than Ma Chao's former secretary, Yang Xiu.
After being conferred the title of King Yong, Ma Chao worshiped Yang Xiu as the governor of Hedong.
He used Hedong as a secret base to exchange secret letters with his father Yang Biao and monitor every move of the Han Dynasty.
Although Yang Biao wanted to avoid the maelstrom of politics, after Ma Chao made this ultimate move, he had no choice but to continue to serve the Ma family for the sake of his son's future.
It's just that the old guy Yang Biao is almost as good at hiding his head and tail as Jia Fox.
Now that he does not hold any official position in the court, why was he suddenly killed by Cao Cao?
"This happened without any warning, and Shadow didn't have any warning about it."
Yang Xiu gritted his teeth and cried: "A few days ago, Cao Cao's army returned, and he held a grand banquet to invite his father to attend.
But during the dinner, Cao Cao suddenly changed his expression.
He said that my father and the rebellious minister Yuan Shu were related by marriage, so he was captured and thrown into prison."
Hearing this, Ma Chao's expression suddenly changed.
Yang Biao is the only spy planted by the Ma family in Xuchang, and his energy, means, and role cannot be underestimated.
However, Cao Cao imprisoned Yang Biao on just a trumped-up charge.
It was obvious that he discovered the relationship between Yang Biao and the Ma family.
Especially the current plan of Sima Yi to alienate the Cao family and Liu Xie will require Yang Biao to lead the way in the future.
This time Yang Biao was killed, this kind of loss should be said to be quite large and irreparable for the Ma family.
At this moment, Ma Chao's face was slightly pale, but he was still calm.
But Yang Xiu's emotions got a little out of control after that.
He knelt at Ma Chao's feet and continued to cry with tears: "My father was wronged for no reason.
There are upright people who speak up and speak out.
General Kong Rong didn't have time to put on his official uniform.
So he came to see Cao Cao and argued hard, but Cao Cao couldn't argue, so he had to promise to acquit his father."
After hearing this, Ma Chao's eyes gradually became a little strange when he looked at Yang Xiu.
Although Yang Xiu was still grieving, Ma Chao still interrupted Yang Xiu: "Apart from Kong Rong, are there any other important officials in the court who are interceding for your father?"
"Cao Cao was rebellious and domineering.
At that time, the loyal people of the dynasty rose up to attack him.
Sikong Zhang Xi, Councilor Zhao Yan, Taifu Pan Yin, General Wu Xi and others all spoke uprightly."
As Yang Xiu spoke, he realized that Ma Chao's tone was wrong, and he couldn't help raising his voice again.
He started to ask: "Lord, is there any connection between this and my father's murder?"
Ma Chao nodded sadly, and then a heavy bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: Yang Xiu is a fan of the authorities.
He is heartbroken that his father was killed, and it is difficult to think about the cause and effect.
But from the perspective of an outsider, Ma Chao could figure out Cao Cao's thoughts with just a few words.
Yang Biao went to jail.
To put it bluntly, he was just unlucky.
It may not even be because Cao Jing'an discovered his secret contact with the Ma family.
What Cao Cao did was just killing a chicken to scare the monkeys.
After pacifying Qingzhou, Cao Cao's personal prestige naturally rose to a level that no one in the court could match.
Cao Cao was striking while the iron was hot, so he naturally wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate those voices that opposed him in the court.
From this, he should have learned Dong Zhuo's method of intimidating the court and began to cast stones to ask for directions.
Yang Biao was the fourth Taiwei, with the same reputation as Yuan Shao's family.
Since Dong Zhuo's rebellion, he followed the emperor from Luoyang to Chang'an, from Chang'an to Luoyang, and from Luoyang to Xudu, never leaving.
To compare merit with loyalty, I'm afraid it's better than Cao Cao.
When Cao Cao wanted to eradicate his dissidents, he naturally turned to famous veterans like Yang Biao.
From this, one can pick out all those who oppose him with one thread, and then kill and depose them one by one.
This kind of political strife is too common for princes like Ma Chao who have understood the emperor's heart.
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But for subordinates like Yang Xiu, it is a bit confusing to be in the mountains.
But sadly, in this situation, Ma Chao had no choice but to watch as Cao Cao slowly and steadily made the court his own.
Therefore, regarding Yang Xiu's unfortunate experience, Ma Chao could only express condolences and resignation.
It was absolutely impossible for the Ma family to send troops to redress Yang Biaoxue's injustice, and Yang Xiu was wrong.
Although Yang Xiu was inexplicably sad, But for such a funeral, he only needed a piece of information.
Why did he come to Xiangyang in person?
With his intelligence, he couldn't really think that the Ma family would raise an army to attack Cao Cao before their strength was restored.
Seeing Ma Chao's expression change and Yang Xiu's inexplicable grief, Duanmu didn't know that he should speak.
He took a step forward and said to Ma Chao cautiously: "My lord, Cao Cao's assassination of Mr.
Yang has not yet been reported.
This time we I got the news entirely because of one person.”
"who" "Tang Xiaomi."
Ma Chao was startled, and then thought that Tang Xiaomi had been hiding in Yang Biao's house.
When Yang Biao knew that he was in danger, he would naturally reveal some extremely secret cards to Tang Xiaomi.
At that moment, Ma Chao looked solemn and asked Duanmu Mingming, "But Mr.
Yang still has an unfulfilled wish."
Although this sentence was said more euphemistically, Duanmu Mingming had already heard the meaning and nodded: "In Mr.
Yang's house, there is still the belt edict that His Majesty secretly ordered Dong Cheng to kill Cao Cao."
"The Clothes and Belts Edict" Ma Chao looked unbelieving, and then said: "How could Cao Cao still allow such a thing to remain in the world?"
"My Lord, you also know that during the coup, Mr.
Yang was the person behind the scenes.
The Clothes and Belts Order Dong Cheng was given to Mr.
Yang to take into the palace and be used by the guards.
However, Mr.
Yang saw through the coup.
It was Liu Xie who surrendered to Cao to show his innocence.
It was a good move that the clothes and belt edict was not used at all.
After that, Dong Cheng's family was confiscated, and Yang Lao had already put a fake belt in it.
It was impossible for Cao Cao to know about this kind of fraud.
"In the Yang Mansion" At this time, Ma Chao finally understood why Shadow brought Yang Xiuqin to Xiangyang to report to him.
The Yidaizhao was a joke to both Liu Xie and Cao Cao.
But if it falls into the hands of Ma Chao or other princes, it is equivalent to mastering an incomparable weapon.
This weapon could not only create a larger or even rupture gap between Liu Xie and the Cao family, it also pinched Cao Cao's throat morally, making it difficult for the Cao family to breathe and unable to die.
One of Cao Cao's biggest advantages now is that he considers himself a supportive minister and uses the emperor to control the princes.
But if the Ma family gets the imperial edict and makes it public, then the ministers who support it will definitely become thieves who threaten the emperor.
This time, Cao Cao is far from reaching the historical strength to dominate the northern Han Dynasty.
If he openly turns against the Han Dynasty , you will immediately become a rat crossing the street and your foundation will be in chaos.
This belt is a dead object, but in such a delicate period, it is an artifact that is difficult to exchange for a lot of money and can even change the world.
After thinking about this, Ma Chao's whole body and mind entered the calm state of a ruthless hero, and he immediately said decisively: "Chan'er, pack your luggage, let's go back to Chang'an and prepare our army."
This decision was so sudden that even Yang Xiu, who was kneeling on the ground, suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.
Diao Chan did not react for a moment, and even started to persuade: "Husband, it is unwise to use force with Cao at this moment.
This time Ma’s family”
Ma Chao laughed dumbly, and felt that what he just said was too easy to misunderstand, so he quickly explained: "The preparation of the army is not necessarily to start a war with Cao Cao, but to create some smoke bombs for the Cao family so that Shadow can steal his clothes later.
The imperial edict will relieve some pressure.”
The three of them understood for a moment and couldn't help but admire Ma Chao's decisiveness and ingenuity.
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However, when Yang Xiu saw that the incident turned out to be this way, a trace of helpless pity flashed in his eyes.
But then he felt a calm and powerful hand pressing on his shoulders: "Dezu, don't worry, I promise you, if Cao Cao falls into my hands in the future, I will definitely hand him over to you to comfort Yang.
The old spirit in heaven” "Lord" Yang Xiu was shocked, and the grief in his body immediately turned into a surge of obsession.
He kowtowed and swore: "Yang Xiu will do his best and will never destroy the Ma family's overall situation with personal hatred."
"Yes, killing Cao Cao is just to vent his anger.
And destroying the Cao family's foundation is just revenge."
Ma Chao nodded, and a ray of will-o'-the-wisp floated across the western night sky in his eyes.
At this moment, only Diao Chan sighed slightly in her heart: Now, she didn't know what kind of conspiracy her husband had laid in Jingzhou.
Such a man who is full of mystery will really make all smart women fall in love with him.
At this moment, her eyes only flew past the window and looked at the lighted room next door
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