Three days later, Dong Cheng came to Cao Zhang's mansion as scheduled.

Cao Zhang stood in front of the gate of the mansion and watched Dong Cheng's figure slowly approaching. His eyes were deep, and his slightly drooping brow revealed his inner thoughts. Dong Cheng had a smile on his face and seemed to be relaxed and happy, but Cao Zhang knew in his heart that this transaction was not an easy thing for him.

Although he always had a smile on his face, Cao Zhang's heart knew that in fact, his heart must be dripping blood.

Entering the main hall of Cao Zhang's mansion, Dong Cheng solemnly handed over a silver box. Cao Zhang took the box and gently placed it on the table, his fingers quietly rubbing the patterns on the silver box.

Dong Cheng handed the money to Cao Zhang, and said with a smile: "Childe, this is the fifty million silver taels you need, I hope it can help the reconstruction work." ”

Cao Zhang didn't speak immediately, his eyes stayed on the cash box for a moment before turning to Dong Cheng.

"General Dong has worked hard, now that your task has been completed, this money will be used to rebuild Luoyang and Tuntian, I believe it is good news for the people." Cao Zhang's voice carried a hint of coldness.

Dong Cheng frowned slightly, but quickly regained his smile, "Yes, I hope that the lives of the people can be improved." It's just that...... This is indeed a huge amount of money, and I had to pawn a lot of precious antiques to make up enough of these silver taels. ”

Cao Zhang's eyebrows raised, he didn't doubt Dong Cheng's words, because he had already checked the account books, and there was indeed such a pawn record.

However, this also fully explains Dong Cheng's greed, after all, it has been less than two years since he followed Emperor Xian from Chang'an to Xudu, and at that time, in order to escape the pursuit of Li Dao and Guo Yan, they carried very few items with them.

This shows that these money are all the people's fat and people's ointment that Dong Cheng scavenged after he arrived in Xudu, and now he is forced to take it out and use it to rebuild Luoyang and Tuntian, which can be regarded as taking it from the people and returning it to the people.

"You don't have to explain, I know you have put a lot of effort into making up this amount, but you must know that this is not your personal wealth, but hard-earned money from the people." Cao Zhang's tone was indifferent, and his eyes were sharp.

Dong Cheng's smile froze, he didn't expect Cao Zhang to blame him so directly, "What Childe said is, of course I understand the origin of this money. In the future, I will definitely change my past mistakes and do things seriously for the court and the Son of Heaven. ”

Cao Zhang's gaze softened slightly, and he spoke: "I hope General Dong can do what he says." I hope you will always remember that we have the interests of the people at our forefront. ”

Dong Cheng nodded hurriedly, and said with a humble face: "Yes, I must always put the interests of the people first, and I will never have the slightest selfishness." ”

Cao Chang nodded: "Okay, General Dong has worked hard, you can go back." ”

Dong Cheng breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he knew that Cao Zhang was not satisfied with his performance, but he still had to say with a smile: "Childe, my sincerity has been expressed, Sikong, please say a few more kind words." ”

"General Dong, rest assured, my father will definitely feel your sincerity and loyalty to the imperial court." Cao Zhangyu responded with a pun.

Dong Cheng got Cao Zhang's reply, so he calmed down and hurriedly said goodbye and left.

"Come on, send this money to Cao Pigongzi's mansion immediately!" Cao Zhang did not hesitate at all, and immediately asked his subordinates to give the money to Cao Pi.

……

After Cao Pi received the money, he understood that Cao Zhang was urging him to go.

After returning from the school office, he had already packed his bags and was ready to go.

Now that the money is in place, he doesn't dare to delay in the slightest, and immediately takes Cao Zhen to meet Cao Cao.

In the study room of Sikong Mansion, Cao Cao sat in front of the bookcase, looking at Cao Pi and Cao Zhen in front of him with deep eyes.

He stared at Cao Pi closely, as if he wanted to see through his heart with his eyes.

Cao Pi understood that although he did not find evidence of his collaboration with the enemy in the end, Cao Cao and Cao Zhang let him go, but in Cao Cao's heart, he must have been full of suspicion about him, and the already tense father-son relationship had fallen to the bottom at this time.

Cao Pi closed his lips tightly and looked at Cao Cao with a firm gaze, as if he wanted to pour all his determination and gratitude into it, and then knelt down in front of Cao Cao: "Father, the son is grateful that his father is tolerant and forgives his son's sins. This time, when the son goes to Luoyang, he will do his best to build the old capital and a large number of tuntian, and he will never disappoint his father! ”

Cao Cao stared at his son silently, his eyes revealing a hint of guilt.

In fact, he knows very well in his heart that Cao Pi has become what he is today, because of his own personality, and because he has not liked him very much since he was a child, and he always beats and scolds and reprimands for his rebellion.

But in any case, Cao Pi is still a good one among his sons, and now he is the eldest son, who can inherit his position in the future, Cao Cao has not completely made up his mind in his heart.

He didn't respond to Cao Pi, but looked at Cao Zhen on the side: "Zidan, are you going to go to Luoyang with Zihuan?" ”

Cao Zhen replied respectfully, "Yes, father." I have agreed with Zihuan to go to Luoyang together and be jointly responsible for the construction and tuntian work. We brothers will work together to fulfill our father's trust! ”

"Well, now that you've agreed, let's go." Cao Cao said to Cao Zhen gently, "The task of rebuilding Luoyang and Tuntian is arduous, especially the collection of military rations, which is the top priority. But you have to remember to be pragmatic in everything, don't neglect your body in order to prove yourself or rush to make meritorious contributions, and know how to adjust the rhythm and protect yourself. ”

Cao Cao did not respond to Cao Pi, but made some advice to Cao Zhen.

Cao Zhen immediately nodded and responded: "Yes!" Thank you Dad for your teachings! ”

Cao Pi listened to Cao Cao's words, his heart was indignant, he still didn't understand why he didn't like Cao Cao so much, and even when he was about to go away, he didn't want to say a word to himself.

"Okay, I don't have anything to say, you guys should leave early when you're ready!" Cao Cao waved his hand, signaling that the two could leave.

Cao Pi and Cao Zhen bowed down together and saluted Cao Cao and prepared to withdraw.

"Don't forget to go and see your mother before you go, your mother is worried, she is still very worried about you!" When the two were about to go out, Cao Cao shouted loudly.

Cao Pi and Cao Zhen hurriedly turned around and responded respectfully: "Yes!" ”

Cao Cao waved his hand again, and the two left.

Cao Cao looked at the two who were far away and sighed helplessly.

In fact, only he understood in his heart that what he said to Cao Zhen just now was for Cao Pi.

As a father, watching his son make a mistake, his heart is full of anger and wants to teach him a hard lesson.

But watching his son travel far away, he was actually more or less reluctant in his heart, but his relationship with Cao Pi made him really unable to say those words of concern and love to his face, so he could only express his feelings in this roundabout way.

From the state of Cao Pi's departure, Cao Cao understood that he must not have understood his intentions. But his firm vision made Cao Cao feel that Cao Pi was also holding back a lot of energy in his heart, and he must make some achievements in Luoyang to prove himself.

Cao Cao slowly withdrew his emotions, and all preparations were already being made in an orderly and orderly manner, and he could also quietly prepare to expand eastward to recover Xuzhou, which was occupied by Lü Bu......