Chapter 1657

A few days later.

An imperial edict issued from Chang'an city crossed thousands of mountains and rivers and finally reached Ma Teng's hands.

When Ma Teng saw the content on the edict, he was stunned.

He never expected that Dong Zhuo would actually recognize his identity as a descendant of Ma Yuan in the name of the court and also confer upon him the title of General of the West!

For a time, Ma Teng's heart was filled with mixed feelings.

He felt both surprised and terrified.

What was surprising was that his efforts for so many years had finally been recognized by the court.

What was terrifying was that he did not know what Dong Zhuo was planning and why he would suddenly show such favor to him.

Ma Teng read the edict several times, but could not find any flaws.

In the end, he could only suppress the doubts in his heart and decided to wait and see.

However, news spread very quickly.

Not long after, Han Sui and other warlords in the Guanxi region all learned the news that Ma Teng had been conferred the title of General of the West.

For a time, the entire Guanxi region was stirred up.

Han Sui was even more anxious like an ant on a hot pot, spinning around.

He immediately sent people to contact Ma Teng, wanting to figure out what was going on.

But Ma Teng refused to see him, only sending back a sentence:

"I am a descendant of Ma Yuan, conferred by the court, and I am a minister of the Great Han!"

This sentence made Han Sui completely panic.

He understood that Ma Teng wanted to compromise with Dong Zhuo!

Once Ma Teng really surrendered to Dong Zhuo, then they, these Guanxi warlords, would really be finished!

Han Sui did not dare to delay in the slightest and immediately summoned other warlords in the Guanxi region to discuss countermeasures.

After some discussion, they decided to unite to jointly resist Dong Zhuo and Ma Teng.

However, just as they were preparing to send troops, another piece of news came over.

Ma Teng actually personally led troops and killed towards their territory!

Inside Chang'an city.

Gu Yi and Jia Xu sat in the study, tasting fragrant tea, listening to the news reported by their subordinates.

"Lord, Lord Jia, Ma Teng has already led troops to set off and engaged in a fierce battle with Han Sui and other Guanxi warlords."

"Currently, the battle situation is deadlocked, but Ma Teng seems to have the upper hand."

Hearing this, Gu Yi smiled slightly:

"It seems that our strategy has already succeeded more than half."

Jia Xu also nodded:

"Ma Teng's move is undoubtedly showing his position to Dong Zhuo."

"At the same time, it has also completely angered Han Sui and other Guanxi warlords."

"Next, we only need to wait for the opportunity to sit back and reap the benefits."

Gu Yi picked up the teacup, took a light sip, his eyes flashing with a wise light:

"Wenhe, what do you think we should do next?"

Jia Xu pondered for a moment and spoke slowly:

"Lord, I think we should make two-handed preparations."

"On one hand, continue to closely monitor the battle situation in the Guanxi region and be ready to send troops at any time."

"On the other hand, we should also start preparing for the attack on Liangzhou."

"After all, Ma Teng and Han Sui are only our first-step targets."

"The real purpose is to take down the entire Liangzhou!"

Hearing this, a flash of appreciation crossed Gu Yi's eyes:

"What Wenhe says is very true."

"However, the attack on Liangzhou still needs long-term planning."

"Currently, our main task is to settle the chaotic situation in the Guanxi region first."

"After Ma Teng and Han Sui decide the winner, we will then formulate the next step plan according to the actual situation."

Jia Xu bowed and accepted the order:

"Obey!"

Time passed like a white horse passing a crevice.

In the blink of an eye, several months had passed.

The battle situation in the Guanxi region finally decided the winner.

After a fierce battle, Ma Teng finally defeated Han Sui and other Guanxi warlords and successfully unified the entire Guanxi region.

However, just as he was preparing to show his loyalty to Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhuo's army had already quietly approached his territory.

Ma Teng then suddenly realized that he had fallen into Dong Zhuo's scheme after all!

But it was too late to regret at this time.

Facing Dong Zhuo's army pressing at the border, Ma Teng could only resist to the death.

However, he was not Dong Zhuo's opponent after all.

After a bitter battle, Ma Teng was finally defeated and captured.

When Ma Teng was escorted to Chang'an city, he saw Gu Yi and Jia Xu standing on the city tower.

At that moment, he understood the truth of everything.

It turned out that from beginning to end, he had been played for a fool by these two people! ===== CHAPTER 1658 =====