Chapter 1312: Talking About Black Hands

Ma Chao said: "Please try to say it, I am all ears."

Bai Xiaowen asked: "When the Major General and Zhang Lu fought in Chang'an, did you know what I was doing?"

Ma Chao said, "You are fighting Operation Cao."

Bai Xiaowen nodded and said: "Cao Cao's strength is much stronger than the Xiliang Army, and he is a formidable opponent. Then the general thinks that when I am thinking hard about how to defeat Cao Cao and unify Henan, I will have the energy to manage the three auxiliary lands." Business?"

Ma Chao's face moved slightly, but he didn't speak.

Bai Xiaowen said again: "The lords of Xiliang didn't doubt me at first, but thought that General Ma's spells were done by Zhang Lu. That's why they brought the old general to Yedu and let me heal them. wrong?"

Ma Chao nodded.

"Then why did the Major General regard me as a murderer?" Bai Xiaowen asked.

Ma Chao was honest and said: "Uncle Liu Bei, Jian Yong, the counselor under the tent, came to me and explained all kinds of possibilities." Then he said what Jian Yong said that day without concealment.

Bai Xiaowen smiled and said: "No wonder, no wonder. I have heard for a long time that Jian Yong is the number one lobbyist under Liu Bei's account, and it is as it should be."

Ma Chao stared at Bai Xiaowen and said: "Jian Yong said that my father must be in danger in Yedu. And the result of the matter was finally as Jian Yong expected. How do you explain this?"

"That's right, Jian Yong's prediction is successful, so his words are naturally very convincing," Bai Xiaowen said with a smile, "But has the major general ever thought of a possibility?"

"What?"

Bai Xiaowen paused every word, "Jian Yong is the mastermind behind the scenes!"

This short sentence, like a bolt from the blue, shattered what Ma Chao had believed to be the truth all along!

He hesitated and said: "I have never heard of Jian Yong practicing Taoism."

Bai Xiaowen said:

"Jian Yong is just one of the masterminds behind the scenes, a person who is in charge of lobbying and spreading rumors. There are other people who really perform the technique of praying for good fortune. Let me analyze the other party's plan. The major general listens quietly to see if there is any fallacy.

"First of all, when General Ma attacked Chang'an, cast the first layer of spells. This layer of spells is not fatal for the time being.

"Then, the young general sent the old general Ma to Yedu, and when he was being treated, he cast a second spell to take the old general's life directly!

"At the same time, send lobbyist Jian Yong to explain this to the major general, planting seeds of doubt in your heart. When the news of General Ma's misfortune comes, you will completely doubt me.

"However, there is one more person on the suspect list at this time, and that is Zhang Lu.

"So, I guess Jian Yong should still meet Zhang Lu! Persuade him to write to you and give up the fight for the Sanfu land, so as to prove his 'innocence' and avoid the disaster of war in Hanzhong.

"In this way, I will be the only one left on the suspect list. You will raise Xiliang soldiers and attack the imperial court! In this way, the purpose of the black hand behind the scenes will be achieved."

Bai Xiaowen said so much in one breath, although Ma Chao was thrilled to hear it, even General Yuan Jun on the top of the wall was dumbfounded.

Ma Chao closed his eyes and meditated, trying to find the loopholes in Bai Xiaowen's words.

But I have to admit that Bai Xiaowen's speculation seems reasonable, and it corresponds to the development process of the matter one by one.

After a long time, Ma Chao opened his eyes, stared at Bai Xiaowen and said, "According to your Excellency,

What is the purpose of the black hands behind the scenes? "

Bai Xiaowen said: "You and I are fighting each other, so I naturally have no time to look south. Who will benefit the most?"

Ma Chao opened his eyes: "You mean Liu Biao of Jingzhou?...No, you mean Liu Bei!"

Bai Xiaowen sighed secretly, Uncle Liu Huang, I'm sorry, please recite this pot for a while, anyway, you have a big name.

But on the bright side, Bai Xiaowen shook his head and denied: "Uncle Liu Bei has always been known for benevolence and righteousness. If Jian Yong, his counselor, hadn't shown up, I would never have suspected him. Moreover, even if Jian Yong showed up, I also think there is something strange about this matter, and it may not be Liu Bei's instigation."

If Bai Xiaowen insisted that Liu Bei did it, Ma Chao might be suspicious because of Liu Bei's reputation for benevolence and righteousness.

But Bai Xiaowen cleverly used his rebellious psychology to excuse Liu Bei, which made Ma Chao feel a little disapproving of Liu Bei's reputation for benevolence and righteousness.

Bai Xiaowen then said: "Actually, there is a clue to find out the real culprit who murdered General Ma."

As soon as these words came out, Ma Dai, Ma Yunlu and others couldn't help but ask, "What clue?"

Ma Chao glanced at the two of them, and the two of them knew that they had slipped their words, so they took half a step back.

Only then did Ma Chao stare at Bai Xiaowen: "Your Excellency, let's talk about it."

Bai Xiaowen said: "After thinking about it, the timing of Zhang Lu sending the letter is too coincidental. Next, I will march into Hanzhong and take over the land of Dongchuan. If Zhang Lu can be captured, ask if Jian Yong asked him to write to You will probably be able to determine who is behind the scenes."

Ma Chao rose up in awe: "If Jian Yong really lobbied Zhang Lu to revise the book, then the murderer is really Liu Bei!"

Bai Xiaowen said: "No matter what, Zhang Lu must be an insider. Next, the Major General can rest in Chang'an temporarily. I will send troops to attack Hanzhong. After Zhang Lu is captured, I can ask about this matter."

Ma Chao shook his head and said, "If you want to track down the murderer of your father, how can you pretend to be someone else? This clue is really important, thank you for clarifying my doubts! I will go to Hanzhong and capture the rice thief Zhang Lu!"

Ma Yunlu on the side said in a low voice: "Brother, our soldiers and horses are gone."

Ma Chao was taken aback.

At this time, Ma Dai admired Bai Xiaowen deeply, and firmly believed that Bai Xiaowen was not behind the scenes. He immediately said: "Brother, why don't you submit to Da Sima, and then ask to be the vanguard! How can Da Sima be stingy with soldiers?"

Ma Chao shook his head, and said solemnly: "The clues are not yet convinced, and Da Sima still has doubts. How can I submit directly?"

Bai Xiaowen had expected this for a long time, and said with a smile: "This matter is simple. The major general can submit to the imperial court and be appointed by the imperial court. Then he will borrow troops from me to attack Zhang Lu; I will send a large army to meet him later. How about it?"

Ma Chao was overjoyed and said, "It's so good!"

In fact, it just changed the form. In fact, Ma Chao was still the vanguard of Bai Xiaowen, attacking Hanzhong.

But the Three Kingdoms plane world values ​​such formalism very much.

There is another substantive difference, that is, if the generals under Ma Chao's command, Pound, Ma Dai, Ma Yunlu, etc., submit to the imperial court, the lord is still Ma Chao; if they submit to Bai Xiaowen, the lord will be Bai Xiaowen.

Ma Chao still said very seriously: "If Zhang Lu has never met Jian Yong, this clue is meaningless. I still can't submit to Yuan Gong, and I will definitely ask Liu Bei to find out."

Bai Xiaowen said: "What if Jian Yong really lobbied Zhang Lu?"

Ma Chao pointed to the sky and swore: "As long as you confirm that Mr. Yuan did not kill your father and enemy, I, Ma Chao, swear to the sky that I will be loyal to you. If you violate this oath, you will die by the sword!"