Cao Zhang left Sikong Mansion and rode through the streets of Xudu, not in a hurry to release Cao Pi, but went to Dong Cheng's mansion first, he had to knock Dong Cheng a bamboo pole first, and then release him when he had the funds.

The summer wind blew on Cao Zhang's face, which was very comfortable, and his mood was also very happy.

Guo Zhao's health is almost better, Xiahou Juan and Ma Yunlu are also back, and now they have a proper way to settle Cao Pi, and they also helped Cao Cao solve the problem of military rations, and everything is developing in a good direction.

"Spare me, don't fight, young master, spare me!" Just when Cao Zhang walked near Dong Cheng's General's Mansion, a miserable cry for mercy came, but it shattered Cao Zhang's good mood.

Cao Zhang looked up, and the scene in front of him made him frown slightly.

Dong Cheng's nephew, Yin Bi, was beating a family member in front of the mansion gate with a stick in his hand, who was covered in blood and was still begging for mercy.

Cao Zhang's eyes were locked on Yin Bi's face, his eyes were full of anger and dissatisfaction, he didn't expect him to be so arrogant, it seems that the lesson he gave him last time was not enough.

"Stop!" Cao Zhang shouted, turned over and dismounted, and walked towards Yin Bi.

Yin Bi saw that it was Cao Zhang, his eyes widened, and his heart was suddenly full of horror.

Cao Zhang's cold gaze met Yin Bi's frightened gaze directly.

Yin Bi has suffered from Cao Zhang, and he has always had palpitations. Unexpectedly, the other party actually came to the door today, and he couldn't help but panic in his heart.

Yin Bi gritted his teeth and said pretentiously: "What are you doing, this is our Dong family's family matter, and outsiders have no right to interfere!" ”

"This is your family matter, so naturally I won't ask about it. But the place where you hit people is on the street, and you are charged with hurting people on the street, have you forgotten how I punished you!? Cao Zhang responded coldly.

Yin Bi was speechless for a while, and stepped back in fear, beads of sweat continued to flow down his face: "I, I ......"

Cao Zhang looked at Yin Bi's scared look, sneered and said, "I'm here to find Dong Cheng, I don't have time to pay attention to you." Hurry up and report to General Dong, just say that I, Cao Zhang, are here to visit! ”

Yin Bi looked at Cao Zhang at a loss, he could feel the majesty and momentum emanating from Cao Zhang's body, which made him even more frightened in his heart. He didn't dare to say more, and ran into the mansion in a panic to report to Dong Cheng.

Dong Cheng was processing paperwork in the study at this time, when he heard Yin Bi gasping and running in, he felt a little strange in his heart, and asked suspiciously, "Bi'er, what's wrong?" ”

"Cao, Cao Zhang is here, he said he wants to see you, uncle!" Yin Bi responded breathlessly.

Dong Cheng immediately put down the paperwork in his hand, and there were some doubts in his heart, he didn't know what Cao Zhang would do when he came to him.

He immediately got up and walked out to meet Cao Zhang.

Dong Cheng walked out of the mansion and saw Cao Zhang.

Dong Cheng hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully: "I don't know that Gongzi Cao is coming, and he has missed the distance, and I hope to forgive my sins!" ”

"General Dong is polite, Cao's sudden visit is really an important matter, and I hope the general will leave it right, and we will talk alone." Cao Zhang went straight to the point and explained his intentions.

Dong Cheng's face changed slightly, guessing what Cao Zhang was looking for him, but after all, he was also an old minister of the Han family, and he had quite a city, so he immediately regained his calm, and nodded with a smile: "Since this is the case, please invite the son to my study to talk." ”

Dong Cheng hurriedly got out of the way, and Cao Zhang followed him into the mansion.

Yin Bi looked at the solemn appearance of the two, and didn't dare to follow, so he could only watch them walk in.

Cao Zhang and Dong Cheng came to the study and sat down.

Dong Cheng looked at Cao Zhang, and asked with a little doubt: "Young Master Cao, what are you doing when you are looking for an old man?!" ”

Cao Zhang indifferently took out the letter from his arms and handed it to Dong Cheng: "General Dong, here is a letter for you, please look at it first, and I will talk about what I will do." ”

Dong Cheng picked up the letter and opened it to look at it suspiciously, and as he read it, his face became more and more ugly.

Cao Zhang waited quietly, did not speak, just stared at Dong Cheng's expression.

In the end, Dong Cheng said in a trembling voice: "Childe, I didn't collude with Li Dao at all. There must be something wrong with this......"

Cao Zhang looked at Dong Cheng coldly, but did not speak.

Dong Cheng defended anxiously, and said in a trembling voice: "Childe, please believe me, I really didn't collude with Li Dao!" He was brutal and even more disrespectful to the Son of Heaven and the officials, and on the way back to escort the Son of Heaven, we almost lost his life several times. Cao Sikong escorted the Son of Heaven and us to Xudu and gave me a comfortable life, I am grateful to him, how could I collude with Li Dao to harm my son?! ”

"But this letter is Li Dao's handwriting, which is always not fake, right? General Dong and Li Dao have been ministers in the same court for many years, so they can't recognize his handwriting, right? It can be clearly written in his letter, he wants to kill the Cao thief with you and welcome the Son of Heaven back to the old capital! How do you explain this? Cao Zhang finally opened his mouth and asked Dong Cheng coldly.

Although Dong Cheng claimed to be the identity of the national ruler, he was now so frightened that he was not possessed, and anxiously defended: "Cao, Cao Gongzi, you have to believe me, the old man has absolutely no intention of rebellion, this, this is definitely Li Dao's divisive plan, he deliberately provoked the relationship between me and Sikong, and asked Gongzi to be clear about Sikong, and he must investigate ......"

"Provocative? Do you know how this letter got into my hands? It was handed over by your family member Dong Ji personally, and he said in person, this was found from your study, and you still want to deny it! Cao Zhang's tone was sharper.

When Dong Cheng heard this, he was so frightened that he sat down directly on the ground, and said tremblingly: "This, how is this possible, there is no such thing, childe." It is true that Dong Ji is my family, but he left without saying goodbye two months ago, and I don't know where he went. This, this must be him and Li Dao colluding to frame the old man! ”

"You're right, Dong Ji gave this letter to my father two months ago. My father considered the importance of the matter and your identity, General Dong, so he did not arrest you immediately. Instead, leave the case to me to investigate. I've also been secretly visiting for a long time, and I decided to come to you today to ask you in person. Cao Zhang saw that the timing was about the same, and began to introduce the topic to himself.

Dong Cheng is also an old fritter, after listening to Cao Zhang's words, he immediately understood what he meant, and hurriedly said: "Childe, you have to believe the old man, the old man is absolutely loyal to the court and Sikong, and this letter has absolutely nothing to do with me." ”

"Some time ago, I sent someone to Chang'an to investigate, hoping to find the letter that betrayed the military intelligence to Li Wei. Unfortunately, this letter has been lost in the war. If there is such a thing as evidence, it is natural to be able to discern clearly who is collaborating with the enemy. Now that there is no evidence, the case can only be closed on the basis of the evidence in front of you. Cao Zhang saw Dong Cheng take the bait and began to seduce him further.

Dong Cheng begged in fear: "Don't, son, if the case is closed like this, then the old man will be wronged." I implore the son to think of another way to help the old man clear his grievances. ”

Cao Zhang frowned and made a contemplative state: "This is a great crime of rebellion, how dare I say nonsense with red lips and white teeth." Unless I tell my father that the letter has been found, but it has nothing to do with you, General Dong, can I fool the past in front of my father. ”

Dong Cheng was overjoyed: "Then bother the son, you can help get a letter to help the old man tide over the difficulties." ”

"This rebellion, really not done by you, General Dong?" Cao Zhang stared at Dong Cheng with his eyes fixed.

Dong Cheng knelt on his knees and swore with his fingers to the sky: "Absolutely not, the old man is loyal to the court and Sikong, and the heavens and the earth can learn from it!" ”

"Okay, I will believe you, if I find out the clues again in the future, I will definitely not spare you!" Cao Zhangfa warned Dong Cheng fiercely.

"Don't worry, Childe, there will be no problem!" Dong Cheng repeatedly assured.

"In this matter, although this letter alone can play a certain role, I think you, general, still need to show some sincerity to prove to my father that you are loyal to the imperial court." Cao Zhang saw that Dong Cheng had already followed his wishes, and directly began to put forward conditions.

"Childe wants the old man to show his loyalty, please speak out, the old man will fully cooperate!" Dong Cheng just wanted to save his life now, so he agreed without hesitation.