Chapter 1248 Looking forward to that day

When Sima Yi and others returned to Chang'an, it was a happy moment in Chang'an. The reason is that Guanshan Snow, who went to the Western Regions for the second time, is about to return to Chang'an safely. This time, from the news he sent back in advance, he not only brought back a large number of rare treasures, but also brought back princes, princesses and ministers from the Western Regions to pay tribute to the Ma family.

The 'face project' has long been a good play for those officials of the Ma family's ceremonial department. What's more, after nearly two years of rest and recuperation, Chang'an, the first city in this era, has indeed begun to rejuvenate again. Under the governance of Zhong Yu, a capable minister, although Chang'an was far from the prosperity before the war, it also healed the wounds of the war. At least, the Weiyang Palace and Changle Palace have been renovated several times and have slightly restored the old system, showing the prestige of the royal family. Although the rest of the palaces have no power to be renovated for the time being, Liushi, Dongshi and Xishi in the commercial district of the new city have returned to their old views, and the residential area has also been added to the slowly rising brick and mud new houses.

When Sima Yi went to find Ma Chao to restore his life, Ma Chao was discussing the affairs of receiving envoys from various countries in the Western Regions with Cai Yong and Qin Yu of the Ministry of Ceremonies. This foreign envoy is actually the first grand occasion in more than ten years of Han's turmoil, and these senior officials of the Ministry of Ceremonies should not pay attention to it.

However, Ma Chao knew that historically, the Western countries had also paid tribute to Cao Wei, but at this time, due to the rise of the Ma family, their connection with Xuchang Han Dynasty was cut off. After passing through the layers of clouds and fog, the envoys even thought that the Han Dynasty had been replaced by the Ma family. As for Cao Cao and Sun Ce, for these countries in the Western Regions, it is even more like non-existent.

"Lord," Qin Yu was once a foreigner. When he learned that the envoys of those countries in the Western Region were well aware of the glory and prosperity of the Han Dynasty, he was a little unconfident: "Although Chang'an has changed a lot now, compared with Chang'an a hundred years ago, it is actually a mud abysss. If these envoys came to take advantage of the rise, they will see Chang'an now Will the scenery have a contempt for the Ma family?

Qin Yu is telling the truth, although Chang'an is far stronger than the capital of the Han Dynasty a hundred years ago in terms of scientific and technological development and internal growth potential. But war is always a demon that destroys everything. After its several abuses, Chang'an can only slowly heal its wounds. What's more, people have an exaggerated instinct for beautiful things. After returning to their home countries, those Western officials who came to pay tribute to the Han Dynasty may have portrayed Chang'an as a beautiful metropolis.

However, Ma Chao did not have much feelings about this problem. He crossed his legs and said with a little joke, "Our Ma family has never taken the ordinary road. What's more, you didn't find that Guan Shanxue reported this time that there are still princes and princesses from all countries among the messengers who came this time?

"This? ..." Cai Yong really can't keep up with Ma Chao's logic and has to admit that he may be more suitable for resigning to concentrate on calligraphy. Qin Yu, who was beside him, saw that Cai Yong was puzzled and whispered, "Mr. Cai, if there are princes and princesses, there is generally only one possibility. That is the constant turmoil in their place and the danger of destroying the country. From this, these princes and princesses can take refuge in other countries and seek asylum.

Cai Yong suddenly realized that he really had to admire Ma Chao's knowledge, but he never knew that Ma Chao was completely because he knew history.

"Since those guys have a need to seek asylum, our Ma family focuses on military brands. Guan Shanxue and 5,000 Ma soldiers can make the name of the Ma family in the Western Regions. Then this Chang'an Guard Army has just been rectified. We pulled out a vote to get a Chang'an military parade and let them come to watch the ceremony!"

"My lord is wise!" Qin Yu's great pleasure is indeed, there is no doubt that the Western Regions are in chaos, and Guan Shanxue can return to Chang'an safely twice, which can be pushed that the Ma army's combat strength must have played a certain deterrent in the Western Regions. If there is really another military parade this time, how can those princes and princess envoys from various countries in the Western Regions still want to see whether Chang's palace is exquisite or majestic or not?

"Also, we can't be soft when they come this time. For this reception, your ceremonial department will communicate with those people in the household department. Let Li Zihao, Zhang Yupan and others let go of the matter at hand first. If necessary, you can also ask Yueer to come out and fool those envoys.

Ma Chao said and began to put a golden light in his eyes, with a virtue that fell into the eyes of money: "For those countries that can still be strong, let them establish long-term trade relations with the Ma family; and for those descendants of small countries who want to take refuge, we will make their national disaster and, if necessary, we can also send out horses. The army brought their money back - remember, the Ma family will never pretend to be fat and do some stupid things with face!"

Cai Yong, Qin Yu and others have long been surprised by Ma Chao's robber concept, until Cai Yong, the sage who adheres to the rite and yellow bell, was too lazy to speak. After all, countless incidents have already made Cai Yong understand who is the leader, and the face of his father-in-law and father-in-law in front of Ma Chao is really not a very awesome bargaining chip.

And Qin Yu, who has a much better ability to accept innovation than Cai Yong, an old man, added happily after hearing Ma Chao's remarks: "Lord, I don't think it's necessary for the mistress to come out this time. Miss Zhen Mi of Wei County is unparalleled, elegant and well-versed in business. This time, I'm staying in Chang'an. If I use this beauty trick, I'm not afraid that those outsiders will not obediently fall into the Ma family's pocket!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Yu looked up at Ma Chao's face and couldn't wait to slap himself immediately: Zhen Mi was indeed in Chang'an this time, and he heard that he also specially visited Ma Chao in the Yongwang Mansion. However, after that day, Ma Chao's face was gloomy for three days. Later, according to rumors, it seems that the arrival of Miss Zhen Mi once again triggered a big earthquake in the backyard of the Ma family...

Thinking of the gentleness and horror of Ma Chao's backyard like the dark surging of the abyss, or the surging waves of raging, Qin Yu took a deep breath for Ma Chao. Fortunately, when Qin Yu didn't know how to remedy it, a voice came from outside the door to relieve Qin Yu's encirclement: "Lord, this is another good opportunity!"

Sima Yi Shi Ran walked in, with a proud look and jumping joy all over his body. Cai Yong and Qin Yu saw Sima Yi's appearance, and it was known that Sima Yi had to make the enemy defenseless. Ma Chao immediately smiled and said, "You mean that I will reveal the news of the complete breakup between Han and Cao to the envoys in the Western Regions this time, and then the Ma family will pretend to be loyal to die as Han?"

Sima Yi's enthusiasm disappeared after Ma Chao's words. He could hear that Ma Chao had learned everything about Yanzhou and couldn't help but lack of interest: "Yes, that's why it will give Cao a greater moral suppression. At the same time, it also makes the world pay attention to the fragments of the Han Dynasty and the Cao family, making them walk in thin ice and chaos. From this, Ma Chao can win the seven counties of Jingzhou without knowing it!"

"It's really worthy of being a little fox, saying what I thought in one word." The smile at the corners of Ma Chao's mouth began to turn into the kind of smile that everyone was quite familiar and only appeared before the conspiracy. But then the smile turned into a slightly regretful complex. He smashed his mouth and looked over Sima Yi at the fading clouds outside the east, as if he were talking to himself:

"So it seems that Cao has indeed begun to decline. After finding a suitable time and excuse, and another life-and-death battle between the two families, I no longer have to stay there. After saying this, Ma Chao couldn't help smiling: "That guy never thought that my second cooperation with him was still so tacit. However, compared with the time when he plotted to kill Dong Zhuo, he thought it could go smoothly. I don't know what will happen when I see him again?

"That day is really exciting." Ma Chao stretched out his right hand and shook it, and his eyes were already a little intoxicated.