Cao Pi was arrested.
Everyone in the Cao Residence was shocked.
What was terrifying was that Cao Ang, the current pillar of the Sikong Residence, was actually indifferent.
East City Gate.
The temporary encampment of the 3rd Battalion.
Cao Zhang's small face was red as he rushed into the commander's tent while panting. He said anxiously,""Uncle Zixiao, Uncle Zilian, my brother has been arrested by the Xuchang magistrate.”
"Swish?"
All the generals stood up abruptly.
Cao Hong's eyes were filled with astonishment as he said,""Who's under arrest?"
"Brother Ziheng!"
Cao Zhang's eyes were filled with anxiety.
Cao Ren took a deep breath and said helplessly,""Mister's first sword strike was at Sikong Manor. I wonder what mistake my nephew has made to make Chen Changwen act so ferociously!”
"Brother!"
"Sir, you're attacking the Sikong Residence. He's really going to rebel!" Cao Hong said worriedly.”
Cao Ren was stunned and shouted angrily,""Zilian, in the future, if you don't allow Mister to rebel, how can you doubt your own general? Mister is the one who makes the decisions in the entire Rong residence. If word gets out, he will make you feed the horses in the stables tomorrow!”
"Yes, sir!"
Cao Hong said bitterly.
Cao Zhang's small eyes widened as he asked,""Uncle, hurry up and save my brother!”
"I can't save him!"
Cao Ren took off his sword and armor and said,""The Xuchang order is directly responsible for the Shangshu Department. We belong to the Rong family and have no right to question him. However, as Pi 'er's uncle, I have the right to ask him what crime he has committed!”
"I'll go too!"
Cao Hong hurriedly took off his armor.
Cao Pi's imprisonment shocked not only the Cao clansmen.
There was also Yang Xiu, Wang Zifu, Zhong Ji, and the other officials. Even Fu Wan started to tremble in fear and had no choice but to enter the palace personally.
Not long after.
Xuchang County Magistrate's Mansion.
Cao Ren stood in the hall with his head held high and his chest puffed out. He said in a deep voice,""Changwen, you are the magistrate of Xuchang. I came here today as Ziheng's uncle not to bring him out of prison, but to ask why he was arrested.”
"Marquis Beishou!"
Chen Qun's expression was cold."Cao Pi instructed Yang Xiu, Wang Zifu, and the others to bribe the Xiao Manor's water craftsmen. Every five days, the water craftsmen put poison into the water buckets. They even handed over the Sikong Manor's Second Young Master Token. We are still investigating this matter!"”
"Did anyone die?"
Cao Ren frowned.
The Xiao Mansion was an important place comparable to the Sikong Mansion!
Chen Qun shook his head and said in a low voice:"There are no casualties, but three mu of grain has been destroyed. The lotus pond has been affected, and countless fish have been poisoned. Now, the back garden of the Xiao Manor is filled with a stench.”
"What?"
Cao Ren's expression changed.
At this moment, even Cao Hong's legs went soft, unable to control himself.
The 3rd Battalion had stayed in Xuchang to help the Tiger Guards take care of the seeds, but now it was all destroyed by their nephew!
"Uncle!"
"Uncle!"
At this moment, Cao Pi was led out of the back hall by the soldiers.
Cao Ren's eyes were filled with anger as he gritted his teeth and said,""Truly a good son of the lord!"
"Uncle!"
Cao Pi's eyes were filled with joy as he shouted,""Uncle, you've finally come to save me. All of this was done by Yang Xiu and the others. Xiao Bei wants to forcefully pin the crime on me. I want to tell father that Xu Chang's position is empty!”
"Pa!"
Cao Ren slapped him.
"Uncle, you hit me?"
Cao Pi's eyes were filled with shock and confusion.
The left side of her face was red and swollen.
Cao Hong's eyes were filled with disappointment as he said bitterly,""Nephew Ziheng, do you know that the lord has a secret guard called the Royal Guards? Even if a county leader were to say something in his sleep at night, it would be reported to the Royal Guards. If you are really innocent, I'm afraid that the one in prison would not be you, but the Xuchang magistrate!”
"Me!"
Cao Pi's face turned ashen.
"I'm sorry!"
Cao Ren bowed to Chen Qun and said,""Interrogate the crimes and coordinate with the 3rd Battalion to arrest all the criminals!”
"Good!"
Chen Qun nodded!
"Let's go!"
Cao Ren pulled Cao Zhang and resolutely left the county office.
If Cao Pi was really innocent, he would lead the army to flatten the county magistrate's office.
However, this matter concerned the grain seeds, the future of Cao Cao and Yanzhou. He could not tolerate this!
Cao Ren returned without success.
The news quickly spread to the residences of all the officials.
Xiao Manor.
Garden, stone pavilion.
"Cao Ren left and returned empty-handed!”
"Yes!"
Xiao Bei placed a black chess piece on the chessboard and smiled faintly."As expected. Now that the Cao, Chen, and Xun families have come out, Chen Qun will mobilize the third battalion to arrest all the criminals tomorrow. After the investigation, ask Wen Ruo to recruit Zhong Yao as a counselor and Du Xi as a Changshui Lieutenant!”
"Them?"
Full Pet shook his head and said,""No merit, no reward!"
Xiao Bei took out a letter from his pocket and said indifferently,"They have made great contributions. They assisted Chen Qun in capturing the first batch of criminals. The Embroidered Uniform Guards have made countless contributions, so it doesn't matter if they give up one or two. After Yang Xiu and the others are arrested, go to Tivode.”
"What do you want?"
Full Pet's scalp went numb.
Xiao Bei knocked on the letter and smiled faintly."Convict the crime, balance the gentry, clear half of the Imperial Court, and allow Chen Changwen's reform to enter. At that time, your Embroidered Uniform Guards will be able to openly become an organization of the Imperial Court and not hide in the dark and become an eagle's claw!”
"So ruthless!"
Man Chong's heart was in turmoil.
Xiao Bei was using the aristocrats of Yingchuan to balance the officials in the court.
At the same time, he would use the aristocratic families to suppress the crimes of the officials so that all the turmoil would slowly be digested within Xuchang and not cause waves outside!
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