Chapter 439 Ma Chao: Lu Bu's Red Hare is gone? How embarrassing!
Chapter 439 Ma Chao: Lu Bu's Red Hare is gone? How embarrassing!
Let's go back a few days.
Liangzhou
The border area between Longxi and Jincheng counties
Three flags stood gracefully in the breeze.
From left to right, there are three large flags: "Lü", "Han", and "Ma".
The three villains gathered here to hold an alliance ceremony.
Lu Bu strode into the tent with a majestic and solemn expression.
This alliance was initiated by Chen Gong, and Lü Bu naturally took the lead, waiting for the arrival of Han Sui and Ma Chao.
"Hahaha, I have long heard that General Lü's martial arts are unparalleled and Mr. Chen's wisdom and strategy are flawless."
"Seeing it today, it is truly extraordinary."
Han Sui's voice arrived before he did.
With a forced smile and an old, decrepit expression, he slowly walked in from outside.
Lu Bu frowned slightly.
Han Sui was a typical smiling tiger.
With his limited brain capacity, Lü Bu would find it difficult to deal with such a smiling tiger.
However, Lü Bu has his own exclusive partner and external strategist, Chen Gong.
Having gone through thick and thin together for many years (and shared many misfortunes), their tacit understanding was perhaps second only to that of Cao Cao and Su Yu.
Chen Gong smiled and said to Han Sui:
"We have long heard of General Han's formidable reputation."
"But who is this person beside General Han?"
Chen Gong pointed to Yan Xing, who was standing next to Han Sui.
Chen Gong's intuition told him that this person was dangerous.
In fact, the danger level might even be greater than that of Han Sui!
"Hahaha, Yan Xing, introduce yourself to Mr. Chen."
"Yes."
Yan Xing bowed respectfully, neither servile nor arrogant, and said with his head held high:
"My name is Yan Xing, and my wife is the daughter of my lord."
A glint of light appeared in Chen Gong's eyes.
Yan Xing fought against Ma Chao a few years ago and almost killed him!
Although, Ma Chao had not yet reached his peak at that time.
But this record alone is enough to prove that Yan Xing's martial arts skills are by no means ordinary.
Furthermore.
Han Sui had a very sharp eye.
The fact that Han Sui was able to take Yan Xing as his son-in-law proves that Han Sui thought highly of Yan Xing and relied on him quite a bit.
"So it's General Yan. I've heard so much about you."
Chen Gong took on the task of receiving foreign guests on behalf of Lü Bu.
Lu Bu lowered his head slightly, pondering what kind of person Ma Chao would be.
In Lu Bu's eyes, Ma Chao was an even more ruthless person than him, capable of such a "righteous act of killing one's father"!
after all.
Lu Bu only killed his adoptive father; they were not related by blood.
Ma Chao had absolutely no concept of "propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame" in his mind.
A rapid sound of horses' hooves echoed outside the camp.
Lu Bu's heart suddenly tightened.
Perhaps it was a telepathic connection between them, both being "masters of patricide," that made Lü Bu realize that this was a signal that Ma Chao was about to arrive!
as predicted.
The next moment.
The curtain of the large tent was lifted by a large hand.
Ma Chao, accompanied by Ma Dai, walked in with a smile.
His gaze was like that of a vulture or a wolf, fixed intently on Lü Bu, who sat in the main seat.
"We have gathered here as an alliance leader, so shouldn't the position be held by someone with the most ability?"
"Is it inappropriate for General Lü to be sitting there?"
The words fell.
Han Sui entered "watching the show" mode with great interest.
Chen Gong clenched his fists, thinking to himself that this wild wolf was indeed not so well-behaved.
Lu Bu narrowed his eyes, looking down at Ma Chao with disdain.
"You? Want to give it a try?"
Lu Bu lowered his voice.
Its deterrent power remains undiminished.
Ma Chao felt Lu Bu's imposing presence, but instead of being angry, he was delighted.
Lü Bu was older than Liu Bei but younger than Cao Cao.
It's now 201, and I'm already over forty.
(Liu Bei was forty this year, Cao Cao was forty-six, and Lü Bu's age was in this range, but there is no accurate record of his specific year of birth.)
Ma Chao was in his early twenties, a time when he was eager to fight and be brave.
In Ma Chao's eyes, Lü Bu was old and his martial prowess must have declined significantly.
How could someone in his early twenties possibly lose to Lü Bu, who was already in decline?
Suddenly, Lü Bu laughed.
He saw a reflection of his younger self in Ma Chao.
But when Lü Bu was young, he wasn't as outrageous as Ma Chao.
To be honest, apart from killing his two adoptive fathers, Lü Bu did not do anything else that was morally reprehensible.
Even when he was under Ding Yuan's command, he repeatedly led troops to fight against the Xianbei and defend the people of Jiuyuan and Wuyuan counties.
Where is Ma Chao?
In Lu Bu's eyes, this guy was an anomaly because he was so damn immoral!
Since Ma Teng can't teach Ma Chao a lesson, then let Lü Bu teach Ma Chao a lesson!
Chen Gong was also amused.
I thought Ma Chao, this vulture, would be much more cunning than I imagined.
But he actually dared to challenge Lü Bu in martial arts.
Just how impatient and eager to get beaten up?
Han Sui, never one to shy away from a good show, said with a smile:
"Since both General Lü and Meng Qi want to test each other's strength."
"How about I, the middleman, act as the witness?"
"Mengqi thanks you, Uncle."
Ma Chao glanced at Han Sui with gratitude.
Those who don't know the situation might think that Ma Chao and Han Sui had a very deep relationship!
In reality, if conditions allowed, Ma Chao would have loved to kill Han Sui with a single spear thrust and incorporate his troops into his army.
"Thank you, General Han."
Chen Gong also clasped his hands in a fist salute.
Soon, Lü Bu, Ma Chao, Han Sui, and others arrived at the open space outside the camp.
Both were from the frontier region, and their equestrian skills were almost unparalleled.
Therefore, they decided to fight directly on horseback to determine the winner.
Before the battle began, Han Sui secretly asked Yan Xing:
"Son-in-law, who do you think will win between the two of them?"
Yan Xing said sincerely:
"Reporting to my father-in-law, Ma Chao has made rapid progress in the past few years and is now in his prime."
"Even I am no match for him now; I am slightly inferior to him."
"But Ma Chao is still too inexperienced compared to Lü Bu."
"I can see the gap between myself and Ma Chao."
"But the gap between me and Lü Bu is like a chasm."
After listening to Yan Xing's analysis, Han Sui understood the situation.
As for Ma Chao, he could sense that Lü Bu's aura was superior to his own.
But the harsh words have already been spoken.
If Ma Chao were to back down now, it would certainly not be in line with his style.
"Ma Dai, bring my horse."
"Here."
Ma Dai played the role of the horse handler exceptionally well.
Ma Chao's warhorse was named "Shalifei," a fierce warhorse that was entirely yellow but had bluish-gray hair around its neck.
Warhorses with this coloration are extremely rare.
Just like his master Ma Chao, both of them are rare in the world.
Lu Bu's warhorse was a Ferghana horse.
As for why Red Hare isn't here, this is a sore topic that Lü Bu doesn't want to discuss.
Because once Lu Bu thinks of Red Hare, it's hard to avoid reminding him of those damned old men in Cao Cao's camp!
But...
Not everyone is perceptive.
For example, Ma Chao, with his mouth seemingly blessed, looked at Lu Bu's Ferghana horse with a mocking expression.
"Tsk..."
"I have heard that among men, Lü Bu is the best, and among horses, Red Hare is the best."
"Why is it that we only see Lü Bu today, but not Red Hare?"
"General Lü, don't tell me you're unwilling to fight me on Red Hare, but instead intend to defeat me and Shalifei with something like this!"
The Ferghana horse felt the contempt from Ma Chao.
Lu Bu's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
Are you a foul-mouthed brat?
Why do you have to bring up something you don't want to talk about?
Shalifei trembled and took a step back.
Famous horses are also very spiritual.
Just now, Shalifei felt the real killing intent emanating from Lu Bu!
Ma Chao, in danger!
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