【The Dream of the Three Kingdoms】(Chapter Twelve)

Chapter Twelve
: Undercurrents At dawn, Zou Yuniang, clad in light armor, gently pushed open the bathroom door. The scene before her made her breathe a slight sigh of relief:
it wasn't the entanglement she had imagined…
“Ah… ooh…” Slightly dazed, she was tightly embraced by a pair of strong arms, and a hard object
penetrated her thin battle skirt, directly into the deep cleft of her buttocks… The thin silk skirt offered no protection against the scorching heat
; the slight rubbing only gave her a strange pleasure, her extremely sensitive body seemingly melting from the heat emanating from her cleft…
…
Ma Zheng gently bit the delicate, glistening earlobe in front of him. “Little girl! Do you want it?”
Zou Yuniang felt herself growing weaker and weaker, the wicked hands tightly wrapped around her slender waist and the burning heat pressing against her making
her tremble… “No… no… I… I have… important business with you…” Zou Yuniang mumbled,
remembering the sickly young man at the door just moments before . 　　"What is it? Tell me..." Ma Zheng asked absentmindedly, kneading Zou Yuniang's breasts through her armor . 　　"Ugh... someone handed me a business card outside... don't... don't pinch..." Zou Yuniang replied indistinctly, panting . 　　"Who is it? Is it important?" Ma Zheng asked, slipping his hand inside Zou Yuniang's neckline and kneading a delicate nipple. 　　Zou Yuniang realized she was almost pressed against the door by Ma Zheng. 　　"Don't... don't pinch, the business card says... it says..." 　　"Didn't I say I don't receive outsiders?" Ma Zheng said, slightly displeased by Zou Yuniang's indistinct tone, unconsciously increasing the pressure of his kneading. 　　"It's Guo Jia... don't pinch... ah!" Zou Yuniang blurted out without hesitation. 　　"Looks like I can't escape today, even if I tell him I'll probably get a severe 'lesson' from him." However, she had to try anyway, since the outcome was predetermined. From the moment he pinned her down on the bed, she was destined to be trapped, because he was too domineering! But if he got her into bed in broad daylight, how could she face anyone? How could she manage her household? (Ma Zheng currently doesn't have a legal wife, so Zou Yuniang is responsible for managing it for him!) 　　To her surprise, upon hearing of Guo Jia's visit, Ma Zheng was initially stunned, but then his heart filled with joy. "Damn it, I've finally unleashed my domineering aura! Before, I read those wish-fulfillment novels about famous ministers and fierce generals who would kowtow to the protagonist. Although this can't compare, it's a good start!" 　　"Ugh... Let go!!!" Zou Yuniang clearly felt Ma Zheng's mischievous hands stop, and she breathed a sigh . Just as she let out a sigh of relief, "Ah!!!!!! Put me down!!!" 　　Ma Zheng directly picked her up in his arms. He planted a firm kiss on her luscious cherry lips, " Little girl, come to my room tonight! I'm going to treat you well! Don't even think about running away!!" With that, he rushed out like a whirlwind. 　　In the living room, Guo Jia, Xun You, and Cheng Yu sat listlessly in chairs (let's call it that for now! I really can't remember what we used to sit on back then!). Guo Jia, being younger, was somewhat irritated by the fact that his master hadn't arrived yet. "Lord Zhongde, Brother Gongda, it seems General Ma has no intention of seeing us! Perhaps we should..." 　　"Fengxiao, you're mistaken! It's only a short while. Look closely at the furnishings of this room; the master here is not someone like him ! Besides, we must take our leave of the master!!!!" The elder Cheng Yu said earnestly. 　　"I am late, and I apologize for keeping you all waiting!" Just as the three were getting impatient, a disheveled , barefoot young man rushed in... 　　"You are General Ma, the one who decisively defeated the Xiongnu!" The young Guo Jia stood up and asked, his tone full of certainty, though ! 　　"Defeated the Xiongnu? That's all your flattery!! I was just lucky!!" Ma Zheng said humbly. 　　"Lucky? I think so too!! Although I am a commoner, I should not be so disrespectful!!" 　　"Fengxiao, why do you say that? Although I am not talented, I know that those who respect others will always be respected." Hearing Guo Jia's tone, Ma Zheng was quite displeased. However, he still patiently replied! 　　"Then what is the meaning of your bare feet, disheveled hair, and disheveled appearance?" 　　"Oh, I see!" Ma Zheng understood a little! "I just got up and rushed here immediately after receiving a message from my family . Please forgive me if I have been impolite," Ma Zheng said, bowing deeply to the three men. Inwardly, however, he cursed Luo Guanzhong, the author of * Romance *, thinking, "Damn it, this is ridiculous! Who said Cao Cao greeted Xu You barefoot, and that Xu You was moved to tears?! This is a huge loss of face!" However, Ma Zheng maintained a very good facade: his face was full of sincerity and apology, which made the imposing Guo Jia quite embarrassed. After all, the fact that Cao Cao greeted them barefoot and with disheveled hair was already a great honor! While Ma Zheng himself was relatively unknown, Ma Zheng, as General Who Pacifies the North and Protector of a place teeming with powerful figures and princes, his backing was immense! 　　Firstly, he was a student of Cai Yong and was to marry Cai Yong, the legitimate daughter of Cai Bojie. Who was Cai Yong? A renowned scholar indeed! A master of music, overflowing with talent, and a student of the famous politician and scholar Hu Guang. Besides being well-versed in classics and history, and skilled in poetry and prose, Cai Yong was also an expert calligrapher, particularly in seal script and clerical script. His clerical script was especially masterful and highly regarded, and he even created the "flying white" style. He was a model for all scholars ! 　　Secondly, he was the future husband of Princess Yangdi, a favorite of the emperor! (As for Ma Zheng's imprisonment, it was clear to everyone that he would not face any serious consequences! This shows that Han dynasty emperors could not simply kill their subjects without warning.) Not only could he marry Cai Yong's daughter, but he could also marry the princess, and both as equal wives! This achievement was unprecedented and unparalleled ! He was worthy of being a role model for all men! 　　As Guo Jia's mind was in turmoil, Cheng Yu, who Ma Zheng gave him a very strange feeling: the person standing in front of him was elusive, and he couldn't grasp any of his thoughts at all! 　　"General Ma, if I may be so bold as to ask, why didn't you do me a favor during the third round of the duel with the Imperial Guards at the training ground ?" Cheng Yu asked casually.

"Here it comes! Let's gamble!" Ma Zheng's mind raced. He said, "Lord Zhongde, don't you think the Ten Attendants
have become too arrogant these past few years? Besides, the Ten Attendants aren't a monolithic entity. Offending some of them would make the emperor feel more secure, because I can only
rely on my tutor and the emperor. Moreover, Lord Zhongde, don't you think there are too many sons of powerful families among the officials in this land?"
"I've learned a lot!" Cheng Yu was incredibly excited at this moment. He, Cheng Zhongde, had studied Legalism, which
focused on the art of imperial power. Ma Zheng seemed to be a master of this art. Originally, he had no connections and was so young yet had already achieved
such great merit. It would be difficult for most people to handle this. Either they would be too low-key and become a target of public criticism, or they would be too high
-profile and end up dying a miserable death. But Ma Zheng understood the proper balance.
He seemed to have an extremely precise grasp of the emperor's psychology. He understood the emperor's mind perfectly, and after accurately discerning the emperor's thoughts,
he precisely found a stepping stone, using Jian Shuo, who had offended the emperor's will, as a stepping stone to trample him down. This made Emperor Ling of Han know that
Ma Zheng understood his intentions, thus making him appreciate him even more! Moreover, he was extremely capable, having won even greater
power through a bet with Emperor Ling. Furthermore, to prevent the emperor from suspecting him, he had a falling out with the emperor because of Miss Cai. In this way, a loyal and righteous
minister was gloriously created! After all, ministers with weaknesses are more favored by the emperor; otherwise, no matter how capable a minister is, he will not be
truly trusted by the emperor! What cunning! Such a person is bound to achieve great things.
Thinking of this, Cheng Yu subtly winked at Guo Jia and Xun You…
Seeing Cheng Yu's expression, Ma Zheng breathed a slight sigh of relief; he had finally gotten one of them under control.
Xun You, standing to the side, asked calmly, "General Ma, what are your thoughts on the aristocratic families?"
"Aristocratic families? In their early stages, these families contributed to the consolidation and integrity of the Han Dynasty through their activities; they also
cultivated a large number of talented individuals through their private schools; the elite families of these families set an example for society by fostering a custom of 'valuing reputation and loyalty
.' Later, as the social situation became increasingly severe and the politics dark and corrupt, these families diverged
. Some continued to uphold their ideals and fight against the dark and corrupt forces; others chose to protect themselves,
even colluding with powerful figures, hoarding goods, and carving out their own empires; still others chose to live in seclusion in the mountains to achieve spiritual
purity and peace. This is how I see aristocratic families. However, there is no shortage of talented individuals from humble backgrounds, and therefore, they must be given
a relatively fair opportunity, because the edifice of the empire cannot be built without both aristocratic families and commoners."
"Then what are your thoughts on the chaos in the world, General?" Xun You continued to ask.
The chaos in the world, since ancient times, has always stemmed from either the emperor or his ministers. "If the emperor is wise, the court will be clear and bright, with many virtuous men and few scoundrels
. The superiors will set an example for the inferiors, and the achievements of the government will be evident. If the emperor is foolish but the ministers are virtuous, it is like a tree with thick branches but a withered trunk, which will surely suffer great disaster in the future. If both
the emperor and the ministers are virtuous, it will be a powerful dynasty for a hundred generations, and no one will dare to offend it. On the contrary, disaster is not far off, and it will only be a matter of survival."
"I have learned a lot! General, you are indeed an extraordinary person." After saying this, Xun You stepped aside.
"It seems that Zhongde and Gongda have finished their questions. Then let me ask: General, what is your view of the current state of the world?"
Ma Zheng smiled slightly and said, "The Yellow Turban Rebellion was merely the beginning of chaos. The court's proclamation to recruit soldiers in various regions
has further exacerbated the situation where local powerful families hold military power. The end of the Yellow Turban Rebellion will only mark the beginning of a struggle for power among warlords! With the central government weak and its branches strong, the imperial
authority will be difficult to maintain. This time, we rely entirely on the emperor's power. If anything happens to His Majesty,
it is uncertain the Central Plains!"
"Brilliant! Brother Boqi, your words are truly insightful. You have a broad vision of the world and a grand strategy. I imagine your foothold in the north is not just about
pacifying the grasslands, is it?" Guo Jia teased with a smile.
"Guo Jia, you truly live up to your name! You saw through my intentions at a glance."
"Oh? What do you think, Fengxiao?" Ma Zheng asked in return.
"In my opinion, Brother Boqi must be planning to use the Hetao region as a base to gather the strength of the grasslands to bolster his own power, so that one day he can conquer the Central Plains
. Is that... how it is?" Guo Jia stared intently at Ma Zheng, speaking slowly and deliberately.
"Guo Jia's strategy is admirable! It can't be hidden from the world after all! However, there is one point that I will block for the grasslands.
Every time the Han Dynasty is in turmoil, it is the time when the surrounding tribes rise up. When the Central Plains are engulfed in war, the people are forced to leave their homes. The grassland people plunder
our Han people and artisans, and then they watch the Central Plains with predatory eyes, sitting on the sidelines and watching the tigers fight. You should know that during the Warring States period, the states of Qin, Yan, and Zhao
could drive the grassland tribes thousands of miles away. When Qin attacked the six states, fortunately, the First Emperor defeated the Xiongnu. Then the feudal lords rebelled against Qin, and the Chu-Han
Contention ensued... The people of the Central Plains were devastated... Our Han Dynasty actually had to sell women to obtain unrealistic peace on the frontier
... This is a disgrace to us men!" Ma Zheng said indignantly.
"I never imagined Brother Boqi would be so farsighted. Our previous conversation was exactly what I, Zhongde Gong, and Gongda
have been discussing these past few days, but it wasn't very clear, unlike Brother Boqi's eloquent words. May I ask another question: 'How can the nation become strong?'"
Ma Zheng scratched his head and said, "Then I'll just ramble on a bit. Zhongde Gong, Gongda, and Fengxiao, please don't be offended...
Speaking of which, during the height of the Han Dynasty, they implemented the policy of suppressing all other schools of thought and exclusively honoring Confucianism
. This was due to the circumstances of the time, and it was simply a matter of using Confucianism to govern the world, which was perfectly justifiable." But how could all those other schools of thought be inferior to Confucianism? In encouraging agriculture and sericulture, Confucianism was inferior to the School of Agriculture
; in iron casting and metallurgy, in building bridges and houses... Confucianism was inferior to the School of Mohism; in leading troops into battle, Confucianism was inferior to the School of Military Strategy; in managing criminal law,
Legalism far surpassed Confucianism. Of course, Confucianism's inclusive and educational approach has played an indispensable role... Therefore, I believe that if we want a nation to be strong, we must integrate
the doctrines of various schools of thought, taking their essence and discarding their dross, and applying them to the country and its people. The way to govern a country is to first enrich its people. When the people are wealthy
, they are easier to govern; when they are poor, they are difficult to govern. When the people are wealthy, they value their homes and villages; when they value their homes and villages, they respect their superiors and fear punishment; when they respect their superiors and fear punishment, they are easier to govern.
When the people are poor, they disregard their homes and villages; when they disregard their homes and villages, they dare to defy their superiors and break the law; when they defy their superiors and break the law, they are difficult to govern. Therefore, a
well-governed country is always wealthy, while a chaotic country is always poor. Thus, those who govern well must first enrich their people, and then govern them. A ruler should have the people in his heart; a minister should be concerned about the ruler and the people; and the people
should be concerned about the nation. This is the way to a strong nation!
"I thought there were only a handful of people in the world who could see things clearly, but I never expected to meet one like this... I underestimated the heroes of the world
!" Guo Jia smiled bitterly, but secretly marveled: This person has a keen eye for talent, truly a kindred spirit of mine! Xun
You shook his head and sighed, "We only spoke of the rise and fall of a single dynasty, but Boqi pointed directly to the path of survival and destruction for a hundred generations... I admire you!
Truly enlightening! I wasted my pride in my talent, it turns out I was just arrogant and ignorant!"
"Brother Gongda, why be so humble? I wish to ask the three of you for your help! Is that alright?"
"Brother Boqi is indeed quick-witted and speaks his mind, which suits me well. However, upon hearing your words, they all surpass ours, I wonder...?"
Guo Jia asked in confusion.
"To achieve great things, one must be proficient in both civil and military affairs, and maintain a balance between action and restraint. In terms of military campaigns, I am no less capable than others
, but the realm cannot be pacified solely by force. Courage without strategy will never lead to great achievements. As for strategizing, how dare I compare myself to
Zhongde , Gongda, and Fengxiao!" Ma Zheng said sincerely.
"If Boqi gains the throne, how will he treat the people?" Guo Jia listened carefully to Ma Zheng's every word, finally asking
.
"In times of prosperity, the people suffer. In times of ruin, the people suffer! I too came from humble origins and deeply understand the hardships of the people. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it
. If I gain the throne, I will not abandon it; I will treat the people well. I suppose you gentlemen are unaware of my past, but do you
know the saying 'easier to eat in times of chaos'?" Ma Zheng looked at the two men, his eyes filled with sincerity.
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it? Insightful! Such words are thought-provoking, I've learned a lot! I've heard of 'exchanging
children to eat each other,' could this be what it refers to?" Guo Jia said uncertainly.
"Exactly!"
"Is it because we are unwilling to help you, that we probably won't leave here alive today?" Cheng Yu, who had been silent, interjected
.
Ma Zheng readily admitted, "Yes! Because you are all exceptional talents, and since you cannot be
used by me, I will destroy you all! Because you are too difficult to deal with."
"I never expected to be so valued! I am truly flattered!"
Hearing this, Ma Zheng's heart sank. He had already given up hope! Scholars often have pride; if
they don't agree with you, even coercion won't work.
"I'm curious, what will you do to us?" Cheng Yu continued to provoke Ma Zheng's mental fortitude.
"It's simple, I'll just kill you! Then I'll do everything I can to smear you, and finally eliminate you completely," Ma Zheng said coldly
.
"Hey, we get along so well, can you really bring yourself to do it?" Guo Jia asked teasingly.
"Since we can't be friends, then I'll just have to kill you all..."
"Good! A true man dares to act! And he doesn't let emotions cloud his judgment; that's what makes a wise ruler," Cheng Yu clapped his hands in praise
.
"Cheng Zhongde (Guo Fengxiao) (Xun Gongda) greets our lord!" Cheng Yu, Xun You, and Guo Jia bowed together.
Happiness came too suddenly; he hadn't expected things to take such a dramatic turn. This made Ma Zheng extremely excited. Although
Guo Jia and Xun You at this time couldn't compare to the historical strategists who were infallible, they were still historically significant scholars
! They gave off a completely different vibe than people like Dian Wei and Xu Chu!
"I wonder what our lord plans to do next?" Guo Jia asked with a serious expression. Cheng Yu and Xun You, standing beside him
, listened intently with equally serious expressions.
"An urgent dispatch from Bingzhou: Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou, has been assassinated and is seriously wounded; there are signs of unrest among the various tribes of the grasslands. Furthermore, Xi Zhicai, the chief clerk of the Protector-General
of the Xiongnu , has sent an urgent dispatch stating that the remnants of the Xiongnu are colluding with the Xianbei and Qiang people..." Ma Zheng said
solemnly .
"Congratulations, my lord, on your escape from the cage! Like a dragon returning to the sea, or a tiger entering the forest!" Guo Jia and the others congratulated him.
"Then what do you all think I should do?" Ma Zheng asked.
Here it comes, Guo Jia and the others thought to themselves. In the Three Kingdoms period, a ruler chooses his ministers, and ministers choose their rulers. They had finished testing Ma Zheng;
now it was his turn to test them! "I believe
that the general intends to first use the Hetao region as a base, absorb the strongest warriors from the various tribes of the grasslands, and through years of warfare, eliminate the weak and retain the strong, forging a truly iron-willed elite force from
the grasslands . Is that right?" Guo Jia said confidently.
"Indeed," Ma Zheng nodded.
"Then, I wonder if the general has considered a question?" Guo Jia asked with a sly smile.
"What's the problem?" Ma Zheng asked curiously.
"General, have you considered
how you, a Han Chinese, will react when you lead a large army of foreign tribes into the Central Plains? And what about the foreign tribes who have been defeated and submitted to your command? Once they enter the Central Plains
and fight , will they still be as brave as they were on the grasslands?"
"Since Fengxiao has already brought it up, there must be a solution. Why am I in such a hurry?!"
Looking at Guo Jia's expectant face, Ma Zheng retorted sharply, feeling a surge of satisfaction at his discomfiture
.
"My lord, what a fine mood you are in! Although we are scholars, you need not be so boastful!" Jia Xu, standing at the door,
looked at Ma Zheng, who was only wearing underwear, with a mischievous grin. "Wenhe, you've come at the right time. These three are: Guo Jia, Guo Fengxiao;
Cheng Yu , Cheng Zhongde; Xun You, Xun Gongda... This is my strategist, Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe..." Ma Zheng introduced them to the group
.
"Please forgive me, gentlemen, I must take my leave now!" Ma Zheng said apologetically.
Just as Ma Zheng and the others were drinking merrily, "My lord, His Majesty summons you!"
Ma Zheng said apologetically, "I intended to host a welcome feast for the three of you, but the Emperor has summoned me, so I must take my leave now!" At
the royal horse farm, Ma Zheng stood beside Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong. "This horse is now bestowed upon you, my dear minister. Where is Zishi?
Quickly have someone bring the horse here!
" As Ma Zheng expressed his gratitude, Wang Yun whistled. The loud sound rang out in the forest, and then,
a high-pitched and powerful neighing of a warhorse suddenly echoed from within. The sound was loud and clear, like a tiger roaring in the mountains. A moment later, the sound of hooves approached.
"Clatter! Clatter!"
The hooves pounded on the ground, and even from a distance, Ma Zheng could hear the sound approaching.
Immediately afterward, a silver-white flash appeared in his sight.
"Hee-hee-hee!"
The warhorse stopped and stood beside Wang Yun. It nudged Wang Yun with its head from time to time, showing affection.
Only then was the full appearance of the warhorse revealed to Ma Zheng.
This horse was tall and majestic, standing like a small mountain. Its coat was pure white, like shimmering satin, smooth
and glossy ; the small tuft of hair on its forehead even formed the shape of the Chinese character "王" (wang, meaning king),
exactly like the character on a tiger's head; bony protrusions below its ears resembled sharp horns, like the horns of a dragon; swirling hairs
around resembled patches of silver scales; and its hooves curved like hooks, as if bearing claws
, like the claws of a dragon.
Ma Zheng's eyes burned with desire as he looked at this pure white horse. For a military general to possess such a warhorse would be a life
without regrets !
Wang Yun gently patted the back of the silver-white warhorse, stroking its satin-like silver mane, and smiled, "
General Ma, please treat this horse well!"
Ma Zheng smiled and replied, "It's my duty? I wonder why Your Highness asks?"
Emperor Ling of Han smiled and said, "This horse has quite a history with Zishi. Zishi bought this horse from a merchant from Dayuan. When
he first bought it , it was just a young horse, with white, uneven coat and listless eyes. After Zishi
's careful care, it has become what it is today. Boqi, you should thank Zishi for this!"
"Thank you, Your Highness. May I ask what this horse's name is?"
"This horse is named Zhanwang! Zhan means battle, and Wang means king. I hope it will help you achieve victory in battle!"
Wang Yun said proudly, "Its ultimate destiny is on the battlefield. Only on the battlefield can its
value be shown, so it is named Zhanwang, the king of battle!"
"A good name!"
Ma Zheng's eyes showed deep admiration, and he was very fond of this warhorse. With a heart full of excitement, Ma Zheng reached out to
touch the warhorse.
Wang Yun quickly reached out to stop him, saying, "The War King is fierce; if a stranger touches it, it will surely be enraged.
What if it hurts my nephew?!"
"It's alright," Ma Zheng replied. "If I can't even tame a horse, how can I command an army?"
Just as Ma Zheng reached out, the War King suddenly reared up and neighed loudly. It exhaled several breaths from its snort, its expression arrogant
, as if looking down on Ma Zheng. This horse was intelligent; it knew someone was about to tame it and guessed that this person was Ma Zheng.
Ma Zheng felt uneasy under the War King's gaze, his lips twitching, thinking to himself, "This beast dares to look down on me!
I'll teach it a lesson later, and after taming it, I'll give it a good lash on the rump!"
Thinking this, Ma Zheng immediately put his plan into action, rolling up his sleeves and walking towards the War King. The War King shook its head again, exhaling from its snort,
its neighing like a war horn.
Just as Ma Zheng was about to reach the War King, the War King suddenly turned around,
rearing up on its hind legs in an attempt to ambush Ma Zheng. Ma Zheng was prepared, nimbly dodging the attack and leaping onto the horse's back. The War King immediately neighed sharply, its body jerking
violently , trying to throw Ma Zheng off.
Ma Zheng, perhaps benefiting from his time-traveling experience, possessed extraordinary strength and agility. He gripped the horse's flanks tightly, his body
bobbing with the War King's movements.
After about a quarter of an hour, the War King finally calmed down. Ma Zheng smugly laughed, "How about that? Just like that
..." But as Ma Zheng gloated, the War King suddenly bolted, moving with lightning speed, catching Ma Zheng completely off guard
and throwing him violently off.
Ma Zheng rolled several times on the ground, covered in dust and with several scrapes on his skin. Ma Zheng leaped to his feet
, and seeing the disdain in the War King's almost human-like eyes, Ma Zheng, humiliated, was enraged. He
roared and pounced again.
This time, Ma Zheng successfully mounted the War King, who immediately began to gallop. But Ma Zheng's body was like a snake,
coiling around the War King. After a while, realizing he couldn't shake Ma Zheng off, the War King suddenly stopped. The immense force threw Ma Zheng off again
.
Emperor Ling of Han and Wang Yun, watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but chuckle. They had thought Ma Zheng would be successfully tamed this time.
But now it seemed Ma Zheng was being toyed with by the War King. Just then, Wang Yun inadvertently noticed what appeared to be
a claw mark on the back of Ma Zheng's neck, neither bird nor beast. This startled Wang Yun: it was clearly a dragon's claw!
Ma Zheng, however, ignored the others, focusing intently on the War King. The War King's eyes were arrogant, its nostrils flaring, as if saying
, "Human, come on."
"If I don't tame you completely today, I'll change my name!"
Ma Zheng roared, leaping onto the War King's back again. The War King galloped and stopped repeatedly, five or six times. Ma Zheng's hands,
gripping the reins, were blistered. On the seventh attempt, he fell.
Ma Zheng grew more courageous with each attack, engaging the War King in battle once more. Emperor Ling of Han and Wang Yun, watching the battle,
nodded in .
Ma Zheng was thrown off again, the impact so great that it kicked up a cloud of dust. He stood up, a
wound on his forehead bleeding profusely.
But Ma Zheng didn't care and lunged at the War King again. The War King seemed to be playing a game, continuing to gallop and stop. This time, Ma Zheng was
determined, clinging to the War King like an octopus.
This time, Ma Zheng held on for about half an hour before finally being thrown off again. Sweating profusely, Ma Zheng took off his clothes and
mounted the War King's back once more. The War King seemed to be having a great time. With a neigh, it suddenly unleashed its wild instincts and
charged away, carrying Ma Zheng.
Ma Zheng was startled, clinging tightly to the War King's neck, bending low, straining his waist, and
contracting . Ma Zheng used almost every ounce of strength, his body constantly shifting to match the War King's speed, otherwise
he would have been thrown off long ago.
Clatter, clatter, clatter, clatter.
The War King galloped back and forth in the Imperial Horse Stables for half an hour. The War King began to pant, and Ma Zheng was also drenched in sweat,
nearly exhausted. Suddenly, he saw a small tree trunk beside him. Almost instinctively, Ma Zheng grabbed the trunk,
intending to subdue the War King. But the War King was not to be outdone, struggling desperately.
Using the horse's strength, Ma Zheng's arms were almost torn off when the tree suddenly loosened its roots and detached from the ground. The War King, having exerted its greatest strength, neighed,
lost its footing, and knelt down. Ma Zheng was also delirious and exhausted. Gradually, Ma Zheng's strength was depleted. Finally,
he realized that the War King's speed was gradually slowing down, his tense nerves relaxed, and he fainted.
At the same time, after Ma Zheng was taken away by the enraged War King, Emperor Ling of Han said to Wang Yun in a low voice, "Zishi, what do you think of
this boy?"
"Your Majesty, this boy's willpower is extraordinary. He achieved success at a young age and was born into a high position. You have tamed this horse.
He has fought again and again despite repeated defeats. His future is limitless! However, can Your Majesty control him?"
"What do you mean?"
"If Your Majesty is confident in controlling him, then keep him. If not, then kill him sooner rather than later to avoid
disrupting Your Majesty's plan!" Wang Yun said calmly, but the murderous aura between his brows was chilling.
"Hmm! I will consider it!" Emperor Ling of Han said indifferently.
"Your Majesty!!"
"Alright! I know what I'm doing," Emperor Ling of Han said impatiently.
"Your subject obeys! May I take my leave now?" Wang Yun felt somewhat
dejected .
"My dear minister, you've worked hard! Go back and rest!" Emperor Ling of Han said coldly. For some reason, Emperor Ling felt that
the once bold and heroic Prince Shi's back looked somewhat lonely! "Prince Shi seems to have aged!" Emperor Ling murmured softly. However,
he then said, "I trust my judgment. Perhaps Prince Shi is just too old! He has suffered so much these past years!"
"Guards, if General Ma returns, let him go back on his own! I'm tired! I'm going back now!" With that, Emperor
Ling turned and left, surrounded by a large group of servants!
Wang Yun, who had just returned to his residence from the palace, felt extremely exhausted. There are some things in this world where you can roughly guess
the ending, but you are powerless to change it. This was exactly how he felt at that moment!
"Father, are you in a bad mood?" Wang Yun turned around and saw that it was his adopted daughter, Diao Chan!
Wang Yun turned around and said, "Nothing much, just a small matter! How did your trip back to Bingzhou to pay respects to your parents go?"
"Reporting to Father, everything went smoothly! However, I saw someone at your grave!"
"Who was it?" Wang Yun asked casually.
"It seems his surname is Ma!"
"Surname Ma?? What does he look like? Tell me quickly!" Wang Yun became a little interested upon hearing this.
"He didn't seem very old! But there was a big, dark-skinned guy next to him, quite frightening," Diao Chan said with a charming smile
.
"A big,
dark-skinned guy?" "A big, dark-skinned guy carrying a pair of iron halberds! He really looked like a big black bear! Hehe, but I feel like that
young man is very familiar!"
"Have you seen him? No, but the way he was paying respects to Father reminded me of Brother Ma..."
Diao Chan 's tone was somewhat nostalgic.
"Hmm?"
"It was eleven years ago, one night, my father brought back a little boy on his way back to Bingzhou."
As she said this, a look of longing appeared in Diao Chan's eyes.
"After living at home for a year, he overheard his father saying he was going to petition the emperor to release the scholars. He told his father that
he was wasting his time and that if he petitioned the emperor, his father would be punished first. His father, enraged, beat him
. The next day, he disappeared."
"If you saw him now, would you still recognize him?" Wang Yun asked.
"I don't know, but I remember he had a claw-shaped birthmark on his neck!"
"What kind of claw?"
"I don't know, neither bird nor beast, my father doesn't know either."
"If you saw him now, would he still remember you?" Wang Yun suddenly asked.
"Of course! Brother Ma is the best! Besides… he once said…" At this point, Diao Chan hesitated,
but her pretty face flushed red.
Seeing this, the old fox Wang Yun immediately understood. He was just worrying about finding a way out when this unexpected opportunity presented itself.
Thinking this, Wang Yun dismissed Diao Chan and began to consider how to arrange a reunion between Ma Zheng and Diao Chan…

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