Chapter 277: Ma Chao: Father, You Can Rest Easy in Death
Tian Feng's words left Ma Chao wavering.
The Western Liang Army was divided into two parts, one under his command and the other led by Han Sui. If he could kill Han Sui and unite the Western Liang Army, his strength would swell to unprecedented heights.
But talk was one thing; Ma Chao still had reservations. Frowning, he said, "Han Sui killed my mother. If word spreads that I've taken him as my adoptive father, people will laugh at me. Besides, that old fox is so cunning. How could he trust me so easily?"
"And killing Han Sui and pinning it on the Xiongnu would leave far too obvious a trail. Anyone with eyes could tell what happened."
Ma Chao actually saw nothing wrong with taking his mother's killer as his adoptive father. A true man could bend or stand tall as circumstances demanded, and he was not the sort to care about his reputation.
His main concern was that Han Sui would not believe him.
Besides, if he invited Han Sui to a feast and Han Sui was killed by the Xiongnu immediately afterward, even a fool would know who had done it.
"General, hear me out."
With ample patience, Tian Feng analyzed the situation for Ma Chao. "Precisely because such bitter enmity exists between you and Han Sui, you must show all the more sincerity in burying the hatchet."
"If you humble yourself, set aside your hatred, take Han Sui as your adoptive father, and openly invite him here, then if he still refuses to attend, word will spread that he is narrow-minded, cowardly, and incompetent."
"That is why I am certain Han Sui will come."
"As for the obvious trail... once Han Sui is dead, seize