This was the first time Cheng Chumo had experienced fatherly love in his life. He knelt there and hugged Cheng Zhijie's thigh as he sobbed.
Cheng Chumo had finally received his father's affirmation after waiting for so many years. He felt that even if he died now, he would not have any regrets.
Cheng Chumo was excited, and so was Cheng Zhijie.
Although he had a lot of children, Cheng Chumo was the eldest son and had the deepest relationship with him.
He had originally wanted him to inherit the title with peace of mind, but who would have thought that he would be so hardworking? As parents, who wouldn't like to see their children succeed?
Looking at the scene of a loving father and filial son, the group of silkpants and soldiers present could not help but secretly feel touched.
In the end, it was still Duan Peng who knew his limits and brought everyone out, giving the father and son some time alone.
That night, Cheng Zhijie stayed in Cheng Chumo's military tent for a long time. No one knew what they said, but the father and son were very happy. From time to time, they laughed loudly.
Cheng Zhijie had arrived, and the contributions of the Embroidered Guard Camp had been confirmed. Duan Peng left everything in Cangzhou City to Cheng Zhijie.
After all, Cheng Zhijie was the commander-in-chief this time. Although the battle was over, Old Cheng still needed to preside over the finishing touches.
After Cheng Zhijie accepted it, he found that there was no need for him to do anything, because he just had to follow the management policy left behind by Duan Peng and wait for the new provincial governor sent by the imperial court to take over.
"I didn't expect Lieutenant Duan to be so good at handling government affairs besides leading troops and training soldiers. Old Cheng is impressed.”Cheng Zhijie cupped his hands and smiled at Duan Peng.
From yesterday's conversation with his son, Cheng Chumo, Cheng Zhijie understood that Duan Peng was the one who taught Cheng Chumo to become a talent. Therefore, he was very grateful to Duan Peng, and his status in his eyes was even higher.
Duan Peng hurriedly returned the greeting. He could be arrogant, but he couldn't be disrespectful. If he showed no concept of superior and subordinate, how could he be a role model to lead troops in the future?
The army was most afraid of following the example of their superiors. He could not destroy his army because of such a small matter.
Now that everything in front of him had been settled, all that was left was to interrogate Dou Ying.
As the head of the Ming Cult and the leader of the rebellion, although Dou Ying was captured by Duan Peng, Duan Peng understood that he did not have the right to interrogate Dou Ying.
He ordered someone to bring Dou Ying up. Cheng Zhijie felt a chill down his spine. He felt like he had seen her somewhere before, but he didn't know her.
"Dou Ying, why did you spread rumors and slander His Majesty? You even killed the provincial governor, rebelled against your superiors, and poisoned the people!”Cheng Zhijie asked sternly.
"Humph, I have an irreconcilable hatred with the Li family, especially Li Shiming, who killed my father and destroyed my country. Who else would I rebel against if not him?”Dou Ying said hatefully, his eyes filled with hatred.
"Who exactly are you!" Cheng Zhijie's eyes suddenly seemed to understand something. He said in surprise,""Your surname is Dou. Could you be?"
"Just say it. The giant octopus was born between heaven and earth. It doesn't change its name.”" I, Dou Ying, am the son of Northern Xia King Dou Jiande," Dou Ying said proudly." Cheng Zhijie, do you think I'm wrong to rebel against the Li family?!"”
After hearing Dou Ying reveal his identity, Cheng Zhijie took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He waved his hand to let Duan Peng leave the tent first.
Although Duan Peng's history wasn't very good, he had heard of Emperor Xia Dou Jiande's name. Seeing Old Cheng asking him to go out first, he knew that there must be something that Li Shimin couldn't know.
In any case, he did not feel anything towards these imperial secrets, so he led the others out.
Not long after, Cheng Zhijie ordered someone to invite Duan Peng and then ordered Duan Peng to escort Dou Ying back to Chang 'an with the Brocade Guards Battalion for Second Emperor Li to deal with personally.
Duan Peng knew that there was something and did not ask much either. He received the order and went out to prepare.
Cheng Chumo was injured and naturally needed to recuperate in Cangzhou. The other generals and commanders of the Brocade Guard Camp quickly packed their luggage and prepared to return to Chang 'an.
"This is the letter I wrote to ask for merit. Take it back and pass it to His Majesty.”After Cheng Zhijie handed his memorial to Duan Peng, he whispered to Duan Peng,""Dou Ying's matter concerns the knot in His Majesty's heart. Nothing must happen to him.”
Duan Peng nodded and threw Dou Ying into the cage car, then began to set off for Chang 'an.
He was nervous when he came, but he felt much more relaxed when he went back. However, the general of the Brocade Guard Camp was already used to this kind of fast-paced march. He also missed his family in Chang 'an and was eager to return home. How could he be slow?
Duan Peng couldn't help but think of Zhang Qiaoniang's face that was always smiling, and he really missed it.
"There is a woman waiting for you in Chang 'an. I saw your smile on my father's face when I was young.”Dou Ying, who was in the prison carriage, suddenly smiled faintly and said,"At that time, every time Father returned from a victorious expedition, he would smile like you.”
"There is a woman waiting for me, but she is not my wife.”"She's my cook and also my family," Duan Peng said with a smile.”
"Haha, I didn't expect such an outstanding man like you to have such an unpleasant time.”"My father once said that a man should be straightforward, or he might regret it for the rest of his life." Dou Ying laughed loudly. Are you going to regret it after your chef marries someone else?”
Duan Peng's heart shook as he recalled Zhang Qiaoniang's graceful and elegant face. It didn't have that kind of seductive sexiness, but had a bit more rustic magnificence.
Moreover, Zhang Qiaoniang was also wholeheartedly good to him. As long as it was something he instructed, Zhang Qiaoniang would do it well.
Although she was bought by Zhangsun Chong as an apology, Duan Peng had never looked down on Zhang Qiaoniang in his heart.
In the past, it didn't matter if no one pointed out these things. Now that Dou Ying said it, it seemed that he really had some interest in Zhang Qiaoniang.
"Thank you." Duan Peng looked at Dou Ying and said with a smile," If I set your death sentence and His Majesty lets me carry out the knife, I'll definitely give you a quick death and let you suffer less."”
After Duan Peng finished speaking, he spurred his horse and galloped, giving the order to speed up the march.
The prison carriage was originally quite stable, but when it suddenly accelerated, it was extremely bumpy. It even kicked up a lot of dust, choking Dou Ying so much that he couldn't even open his eyes.
"I'm just looking for trouble.”Dou Ying said with a bitter smile.
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