Since Ma Chao received the call from Zhuge Liang,

Don't dare to neglect,

Traveling day and night,

He led 200,000 Western Liang cavalry all the way east,

Finally arrived at Baidi City in the early morning of that day.

At this time, all the cavalry were stationed thirty miles west of the city.

Only he brought his younger brother Ma Dai and his younger sister Ma Yunlu,

and more than a dozen servants and guards,

Come to the city to meet the emperor.

Among the Five Tiger Generals, Ma Chao has the most special status—

Because before surrendering to Shu Han, he was a prince and stood alone in Xiliang.

Therefore, Zhuge Liang also attached great importance to him.

Immediately washed my face and put on a dragon robe.

With the help of Zhuge Jun,

Walk out of the bedroom and summon Ma Chao.

Dongfang just found some white fish belly,

Ma Chao and his party came to Zhuge Liang's palace.

Only the footsteps are heard in a hurry,

The three young generals with elegant figures, high-spirited walking and majestic weapons came closer.

The man on the left is burly, with broad arms, dark complexion and simple facial features.

Wearing heavy black iron armor and carrying a gilded sword in hand—

He is Ma Chao's clan brother: Ma Dai.

On the right is a heroic, handsome girl with a strong figure, long and straight legs, slender waist and handsome appearance.

She was wearing a white tight suit, wearing a chain mail outside, wearing a snow-white robe, holding a bright silver spear,

It is Ma Chao's sister: Ma Yunlu.

And the mighty general standing in the middle,

A silver robe and silver armor, a tiger-headed golden spear in his hand,

He is heroic and has extraordinary appearance!

It was the governor of Liangzhou, Shu Han, General of Cavalry - Ma Chao and Ma Mengqi!

Seeing these three people,

Zhuge Liang's face was smiling,

He quickly stepped forward and said:

"General Ma Chao came in time!"

"For me, it's like a long drought and a sweet dew!"

Ma Chao smiled slightly and bowed:

"I have met Zhuge..."

"No, now it's time to change your words, your Majesty?"

Zhuge Liang had no joy on his face, but instead said a little sadly:

"Since the late emperor was defeated by Xiang Yu, he was depressed and did not want to eat."

"I passed away shortly after returning to Baidi City."

"We originally wanted to elect the youngest son of the late emperor Liu Chan to inherit the throne according to the rules."

"But Liu Chan is young and it is difficult to take on important tasks."

"I was helpless and ascended the throne."

Ma Chao has no feelings for Liu Bei,

His surrender to Shu Han was a helpless move.

In addition, the people of Xiliang are strong, and the people of Xiliang have always regarded the strong as the most respected.

So for Ma Chao,

Zhuge Liang took charge of the throne, which made him more convinced than Liu Bei's emperor.

He nodded and said:

“This matter is reasonable.”

"Your Majesty succeeds to the throne and is in line with the hearts of the people."

"From then on, I will definitely be loyal to Your Majesty and devote myself to your whole life!"

Ma Dai and Ma Yunlu behind him also expressed their opinions:

"I will follow Your Majesty,"

"Do your best!"

Zhuge Liang nodded happily,

Then said:

"The three generals traveled a long distance and worked hard."

"Please have a good rest during the day."

"It's just waiting until the three of you have a good rest in the evening."

"I, there is another deployment!"

When Ma Chao heard this,

Then he understood that Zhuge Liang planned to launch an attack overnight.

I couldn't help asking:

"Your Majesty is so anxious. Are you going to attack Wu?"

Zhuge Liang nodded and said:

“That’s right.”

"At this time, Xiang Yu had just pacified Jianye,"

"The State of Wu is exhausted because of the Sun brothers' military power."

"It is the best time to lead the troops to attack!"

"It is precisely because of this that I specially summoned you from Liangzhou overnight."

Ma Chao suddenly realized,

Then he said:

"Although the last general has been guarding Xiliang, he has long heard of the courage of the overlord."

"If I meet him this time on the battlefield, I will definitely decide the winner and loser with him!"

Zhuge Liang also smiled and said:

"General Ma Chao doesn't have to be anxious,"

"As long as you follow the steps, you will sooner or later have a chance to compete with Xiang Yu!"

...

A day passes in a flash,

Soon the sky was declining.

At this time, in Yiling City,

The people have finished their farming day, and it is the time to go home to rest.

The soldiers in the military camp also finished their training.

Disband and return to the camp.

at the same time,

Baidi City, Shu Kingdom

Ma Chao and his Xiliang army had just woken up from their deep sleep.
To be continued...