Chapter 58: Flying Eagle

When Ma Chao and the other two returned to the lobby, Zhang Liao happened to come back from the school ground.

After the four of them sat back, Ma Chao pondered for a moment, thought for a while, and said, "Brother Gao, Brother Wenyuan, you and I are friends in distress, I, Ma Chao, respect you, as today's chaos, and a lot of troubles. In the future, Ma Chao will take the stability of the world as his responsibility, protect my great Han and the world, and give me the two brothers a helping hand."

The moment Ma Chao sacrificed himself to save him, Gao Shun decided that Ma Chao was his confidant, but he had no chance to express his common desire to advance and retreat to Ma Chao. When he met Ma Chao, he took the initiative to propose it, and immediately said: "Shun had this intention long ago, but if he had any orders in the future, he would follow it."

Zhang Liao has long considered this time and knows that the world is in chaos. If he doesn't meet a famous master, he must at least find a lord who can use his talents. Although he has not seen whether Ma Chao has the potential for a famous master at this moment, he can see that Ma Chao will definitely be able to show his strengths.

"If Meng refused to abandon her, Liao would like to serve her." Zhang Liao thought so and then bowed to the ground.

"Wen Yuan, please get up quickly. We will still be brothers in the future, and there is no need to pay homage to you." Ma Chao hurriedly held his hand and nodded and smiled.

Zhang Liao nodded and thanked, and bowed, "Now our army has 2,923 people, 3,215 war horses, complete military equipment, and enough food and grass for one month. The total number of people in the city is 15,423. The daily income tax is only 10,000 silver ingots. (Note: Again, for the convenience of narration, all are equivalent to silver. If I write thousands of papers or hundreds of stags of copper coins, it is not impossible, but it seems that it will be vague. Please forgive me.) If our three thousand soldiers and horses are stationed in this city, the tax must be increased, but this will increase the burden on the people. Therefore, Liao thought we still have to make a long-term plan and don't know what the public thought?"

Ma Chao didn't expect that Zhang Liao would actually be in charge of the matter in the county. In addition to admiring it, he said: "The things Wen Yuan is worried about are not unreasonable. I just had a solution to this matter with Brother Gao and others."

Then Ma Chao said to Zhang Liao about the matter of urging troops to Jizhou just now.

After hearing this, Zhang Liao nodded and said, "This strategy is a solution, and it is also a good plan."

"The matter of urging the army northward is decided, but Chao also has another proposal, that is, elite soldiers. I think for us at present, there are still too many three thousand soldiers and horses, so it needs to be streamlined. I believe that a real elite soldier is better than tens of millions of soldiers." Ma Chao said, his voice loudly, which also shows his determination.

When Gao Shun and the other two heard that Ma Chao was about to reduce their troops, they couldn't help but look at Ma Chao, looking forward to his following. Ma Chao continued: "From these three thousand people, we chose to select 700 strong men to form a staircase armor, called the 'Stealing Camp', led by Brother Gao."

"In addition, five hundred archers are selected to form a light cavalry, called the "Flying Eagle Cavalry". The command of Ling Ming, I think it is enough to have these 1,200 soldiers. Such troops will not arouse the defense of the princes, but also benefit our marching speed. I wonder what you think?"

Zhang Liao thought it was indeed reasonable and said with ease: "Liao agreed that if this elite military strategy is only 10% true, it will be a surprise to win."

"Okay, Meng Qi, your idea is so good. The man who is trapped in the battle is really my heart. Shun has long wanted to train such an elite soldier." When Gao Shun heard this name, he couldn't help but laugh and repeatedly claimed that he was good.

Pang De grew up in Xiliang since he was a child, and naturally knew the power of the cavalry. He had long wanted to form an elite cavalry. He heard that Ma Chao had proposed this resolution at such a moment. Although it was a bit hasty for him, he believed that these five hundred cavalry could definitely grow to ten thousand cavalry in his hands, thus becoming a famous iron cavalry all the time.

"Don't worry, young master, leave the 'Flying Eagle Rider' to me." Pang De was full of confidence and shouted firmly at the moment.

Seeing that they agreed, Ma Chao said immediately: "That's the good thing. You two will choose soldiers from your own camp within seven days. Remember one thing, it's better to have nothing than to be too bad."

"Abide by the order!" Gao Shun and Pang De immediately stood up and responded.

"Wenyuan, you immediately took the edict and my letter to Jizhou to meet the prefecture's governor Han, and convey the will of Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager." Ma Chao seemed calm and confident at this moment.

"Liao will fulfill his mission, please wait for some good news." Zhang Liao saw that Ma Chao was just in charge of handling the matter, and while secretly praising him, he responded with great fighting spirit.

After the discussion was over, everyone felt their stomachs croaking. It turned out that before they knew it, they had missed lunch, and it was almost dusk when the meeting ended.

"Come on, serve wine and food." Gao Shun shouted loudly.

Since taking a bath, Diao Chan saw that they were talking about things to avoid disturbing them, she was reading books in the side hall. It was not until Gao Shun sent someone to invite her that she got up and came to the lobby.

When Diao Chan, dressed in women's clothing, appeared in front of everyone under the guard of the maid, Gao Shun and Zhang Liao, who had never seen her true appearance, only the eyes lit up and thought that they were fairies who had descended to earth.

Although Pang De had seen Diao Chan's beauty for a long time, he couldn't help but secretly praise him. He was indeed born with beauty.

After taking a shower, Diao Chan still wore the green skirt she last time, but today she had long hair draped over her shoulders, and she had a hint of joy in her eyes, making her look more beautiful and refined.

"Can'er, let me introduce you to you. This is Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan brothers." Ma Chao did not avoid suspicion and stepped forward to hold her hand and introduced with a smile.

"I've seen Brother Zhang." Diao Chan bowed generously, his voice clear and simple.

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun were both loyal and righteous people, and had been through the battlefield for a long time. In a daze, they had already recovered from calmness. When Zhang Liao saw Ma Chao holding his hand, he immediately said, "I have met the mistress."

"Haha, it seems we have a wedding wine. Wen Yuan's mistress is so good!" When Pang De heard the shout, he burst into laughter.

Zhang Liao just realized that he was too abrupt and his title was obviously inappropriate. Ma Chao didn't care, but just smiled and said, "Sit down, sit down, today is our reunion day, because we should have a drink."

"Okay, drink!" Everyone echoed and smiled.

When Diao Chan saw Ma Chao's brothers, she obviously agreed and blessed him. She was happy and sat down next to Ma Chao generously, imitated them, raised her wine glass, and started drinking.

She had never drunk alcohol before, and saw that they were drinking so happily, she thought the wine must have tasted good. Unexpectedly, after the strong wine was over, she felt her throat was hot and almost vomited out. However, she, who had always been quiet, lost her composure and swallowed the wine with a bitter face. However, the hot feeling scared her so much that she didn't dare to raise her glass again.
Chapter completed!