South of Wen County.
On the official road, a group of carriages was slowly heading north.
"I didn't expect that the Cao family would have such a brutal person. This is a heaven-sent opportunity.”
"This time, we are paying our respects to the Sima family. We are far away from Xudu and can avoid Cao Cao's surveillance.”
On the carriage, Zhong Ji sneered in a low voice.
"As long as Yuan Benchu is willing to help, we will be able to get rid of Cao Cao!”
Dong Cheng's eyes were sinister as he stroked his beard proudly.
Zhong Ji cupped his hands and said respectfully," Once Cao Cao is eliminated, Dong Guozhang will be able to take over the military and political power of Xudu. At that time, he will be the most meritorious person in the Han Dynasty. He will definitely be remembered for thousands of years."”
Dong Cheng smiled and said nothing.
"Da!"
"Da!"
"Da!"
Horses galloped.
In the blink of an eye, a group of people flew over and surrounded the convoy.
"Which one of you is Dong Cheng? Step forward!"
Cao Lie raised his spear and shouted.
Dong Cheng frowned and sat there without saying a word.
"How dare you!"
Zhong Ji stood up and shouted," Dong Guozhang is here. Who are you? How dare you block the emperor's carriage?"”
Cao Lie pointed his Yu King Spear and said sternly,""I am Cao Lie, Dong Cheng, that old dog. Quickly follow me back to the camp for interrogation.”
"Cao Lie?"
This name caused Dong Cheng and Zhong Ji's expressions to change slightly.
"Ahem."
Dong Cheng had no choice but to stand up slowly and say in a clear voice,"So it's General Cao. What crime have I committed that you want to interrogate me?”
"Stop pretending!"
Cao Lie's eyes were filled with sarcasm as he said in a deep voice," You received an edict from the Han Emperor and secretly gathered a group of rebels to plot against my uncle. Do you think you can hide it from me?!"”
The expressions of the two people in the car changed drastically.
"We do things in secret. How did this kid see through us?”
Dong Cheng was secretly surprised and confused.
"You're slandering me!"
Zhong Ji pointed and said angrily," What decree? You're just making it up. You're slandering the country's lord. Cao Lie, you-"
"Swoosh!"
Before he could finish his words, Cao Lie thrust his spear forward.
"Puff!"
Zhong Ji's heart was pierced through, and blood spurted out as he fell from the carriage while screaming.
Everyone screamed in horror.
"This kid is indeed cruel. He actually dared to kill an official without interrogation?”
Dong Cheng took half a step back and fell to the ground, his eyes filled with horror.
"Ding! The host has killed Zhong Ji and was cursed by Dong Cheng for being cruel. The host has received 199 cruel points.”
Cao Lie didn't bother to waste his breath. He put away his spear and shouted,""Come on, take Dong Cheng back to the camp and torture him!”
The Cao soldiers didn't allow any explanation and rushed forward to tie Dong Cheng up.
Before sunset, Cao Lie escorted Dong Cheng back to Zhao Camp.
At this moment, Cao Cao had been waiting in the tent for a long time.
"My lord, Young Master Zizhao has returned. Not only did he capture Dong Cheng, but he also killed Changshui Lieutenant Zhong Ji!”
Xu Chu stepped into the tent and reported with cupped fists.
"This child really doesn't have any scruples at all.”
Cao Cao muttered to himself. It was hard to tell whether he was complaining or appreciating.
"My lord."
Guo Jia's expression was solemn as he cupped his hands." Zhong Ji is a court official. Without any concrete evidence, he was killed by Young Master Zi Zhao. If this news gets back to the capital, Kong Rong and the other celebrities will probably start to denounce him."”
Cao Cao was silent.
After a long time, he said happily,"This child cannot be judged by common sense. Let him interrogate Dong Cheng. Perhaps he can really get something out of him."”
Cao Cao and the others hid in the inner tent and did not meet Dong Cheng.
A moment later, Cao Lie entered the tent and sat at the head of the table. He ordered Dong Cheng to be escorted in.
"Cao Lie, I am the Great Han Dynasty's General of Chariots and Cavalry, the current ruler of the country!”
"Without the emperor's decree, how dare you be rude to me?”
"Quickly release this official. Otherwise, after this official returns to the capital, I will definitely ask Sikong Cao to punish you severely!”
Dong Cheng was furious and raised his head to face Cao Lie.
"Dong Cheng, don't use Tian Zi to scare me.”
" Hmph!" Cao Lie snorted disdainfully and said coldly," Hand over the imperial edict obediently so that you won't suffer physical pain. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"”
Dong Cheng shivered, his eyes filled with horror and surprise.
He couldn't understand where Cao Cao's nephew got the courage to be so cruel.
First, he slaughtered the Sima Clan for no reason, then he killed Zhong Ji in public.
Now, he was actually going to torture him, the current country's father!
"Your uncle, Sikong Cao, also has to be respectful to me. I don't believe that you dare to be rude to me!”
Dong Cheng gritted his teeth and chose to take it head-on.
"Very good!"
Cao Lie slammed the table and stood up." Men, whip this dog until he confesses!" he shouted.”
Dong Cheng's expression changed. He didn't expect Cao Lie to really dare to attack him.
It was too late.
The personal guards in the tent rushed forward and pressed Dong Cheng to the ground.
Immediately after, a wet whip lashed fiercely at Dong Cheng's back.
"Ah!"
"Ah!"
"Ah!"
A heart-wrenching scream sounded, making one's hair stand on end.
In the blink of an eye, 20 lashes had landed, and Dong Cheng's skin and flesh were already torn apart.
He still chose not to speak.
Cao Lie was not in a hurry. He drank iced Dukang and enjoyed the torture.
"Lord, if this continues, it won't be long before Dong Guo Zhang is beaten to death.”
Guo Jia's forehead was covered in sweat as he reminded in a low voice.
He was hinting at Cao Cao to stop Cao Lie's torture.
"No rush."
"The emperor is dissatisfied with me. This Dong Cheng is the emperor's father-in-law, so he must be on the same side as the emperor.”
"Even if we can't get anything out of the interrogation, we can use this opportunity to beat them up.”
Cao Cao decided to wait and see.
In the outer tent, another 20 lashes.
Dong Cheng was already half dead.
"I'll confess, I'll confess everything!"
"The decree is hidden in my belt!”
Finally.
Dong Cheng could not withstand the torture and begged for mercy hoarsely.
Cao Lie sneered.
Only then did he wave his hand, signaling for the guards to stop.
Soon, the personal guard found a jade belt from Dong Cheng's belt.
Cao Lie took a closer look. It was indeed the Emperor's secret edict, asking Dong Cheng to contact the so-called loyal officials to get rid of Cao Cao.
"It would have been better if you had confessed earlier.”
Cao Lie smiled coldly and ordered Dong Cheng to be dragged away and sent straight to the capital.
Ding!"The host has successfully interrogated Dong Cheng and completed the Tyrant Quest. You have received 800 White Robe Soldiers (When you are outnumbered, you will trigger the special 'Iron Wall' and your defense will increase by 100%).”
Cao Lie smiled in satisfaction and entered the inner tent with the imperial edict.
"Old Meng, the evidence you want is here. This time, you can ask Uncle Meng De to kill according to the name list I gave you.”
Cao Lie threw the blood-stained jade belt to Cao Cao.
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