After sending Chen Deng off, Cao Zheng remembered what he had to do and hurried home.
"Ziyi, Chen Deng left?" Cao Cao asked when he saw Cao Zheng return.
"Yes, father. I personally sent him out of the city.”Cao Zheng replied.
"When do you think is the best time to attack Xu Prefecture?”
Cao Cao said to Cao Zheng.
"Father, there are only tens of thousands of soldiers in Xuzhou, but there are fierce generals like Lu Bu, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei guarding it. If we attack now, even if we win, it will be difficult to achieve anything. Therefore, I think the best time is when Lu Bu breaks off his relationship with Chen Gong and becomes hostile with Liu Bei.”
Cao Zheng analyzed.
"Moreover, I have asked Chen Deng and his son to help with this matter. I believe there will be good news soon.”Cao Zheng continued.
"Alright, do you have anything else?”
Cao Cao asked.
"Yes, I heard that Father asked An Min to snatch Zhang Xiu's aunt?”
Cao Zheng asked.
"You know?" Cao Cao asked in surprise.
Originally, only Cao Cao and Cao Anmin knew about this. Moreover, Cao Cao had deliberately asked Cao Anmin to keep a low profile in order to hide it from everyone. He did not expect Cao Zheng to find out so quickly.
"It's good that you know. Don't worry about this matter. I'll treat her well.”
Cao Cao said indifferently.
"Father, do you want to kill everyone before you're satisfied?”Cao Zheng scolded angrily.
"How dare you speak to your father like that?”Cao Cao was also angry. Cao Zheng had always listened to him in the past. He did not expect that his wings had hardened now. He actually dared to disobey his father.
"Ziyi, I know that you and Zhang Xiu are fellow disciples, but Madam Zou isn't Zhang Xiu's biological mother.”
In the end, Cao Cao's heart softened. After all, he was his son.
"Father, you should know that Zhang Ji treats Zhang Xiu like his own son, like his biological father and son. Then, Madam Zou is his biological mother. If someone took your mother away, would you be able to bear this?”
"Also, although Zhang Ji is dead, the 30,000 Western Liang soldiers are stationed in the suburbs of Xudu. They haven't been reorganized yet. When Zhang Ji was around, they treated them well. If you snatch Zhang Ji's widow, will the Western Liang army be able to tolerate it?”
Cao Zheng told Cao Cao about the pros and cons so that Cao Cao would know that he was in big trouble.
Just as the two of them reached the crucial point, Cao Zhen hurriedly ran in and said," Something bad has happened. The Western Liang army knows what Cao Anmin has done and is clamoring to seek justice. Right now, my father and Uncle Yuan Rang are mobilizing troops to suppress them.”
After Cao Zhen finished speaking, Cao Cao realized that he had caused a big trouble. He quickly said to Cao Zheng,"Ziyi, what do you think we can do?”
Cao Zheng said helplessly to Cao Cao," Father, the most urgent matter is to order Cao Anmin to withdraw the Tiger Guards that surrounded Zhang Xiu's residence. Each of them will be beaten fifty times by the military rod for Zhang Xiu to see. Then, Cao Anmin will be handed over to Man Chong for punishment. Just say that he kidnapped a civilian woman. After beating him up, lock him up. This is to give Zhang Xiu and the Western Liang Army an explanation, and also to teach Cao Anmin a lesson.”
Cao Cao felt that it was feasible after hearing it, but he said worriedly,"If we do this, what will your Brother An Min and the Tiger Guards think? How can I convince others?"
Cao Zheng was almost drunk after hearing that. The people at his doorstep could become enemies at any time, but you're good. You care about your own face.
"Father, you just need to tell them that they will be rewarded with one tael of gold for each hit. They will not have any objections. As for Cao Anmin, you can compensate him in the future.”
Cao Zheng advised.
"Alright, Ziyi, you go with Manchong. She told him to hit her gently and not too hard.”
Cao Cao ordered.
"Your son will accept your orders."
After Cao Zheng received the order, he brought Cao Cao's golden token to Man Chong.
After Man Chong heard Cao Cao's order, he immediately ordered all the bailiffs to gather and follow Cao Zheng.
At the same time, Cao Hong and Xiahou Dun had already mobilized 50,000 soldiers to surround the Western Liang army's camp. They were ready to attack at any time and were only waiting for Cao Cao's order.
"Generals, the Prime Minister has ordered that we can only besiege the Western Liang Army and not attack first. We must wait for Young Master Cao Zheng's orders.”
The messenger relayed Cao Cao's orders to Cao Hong and Xiahou Dun.
"Got it."
Thus, the two of them ordered the army to surround them and wait for Cao Zheng's news.
On the other side, Cao Anmin did not dare to disobey Cao Zheng's words. He could only wait for Cao Zheng to return. However, Cao Zheng had been gone for several hours, and the sky was almost dark.
When Cao Anmin was getting impatient and was about to break in, Cao Zheng returned.
Not only Cao Zheng, but also Man Chong, who was known for being a cruel official. When Cao Anmin saw Man Chong, he could not remain calm. This fellow was really impartial. Even if Cao Hong's relatives broke the law, he would still arrest them. Other than Cao Cao, no one else could make him change his mind.
Cao Zheng was the first to come forward. After flashing his token, he said,"Cavalry Lieutenant Cao Anmin forcibly snatched a civilian woman and handed her over to the Ministry of Justice for punishment. The Tiger Guards should have been executed for leaving their posts without permission.”
After Cao Zheng finished speaking, Cao Anmin could not remain calm anymore. He would rather die.
"I'm innocent! Yes, yes…" Cao Anmin shouted.
Before Cao Anmin could finish speaking, Cao Zheng got off his horse and gagged him.
Cao Zheng calmly whispered into Cao Anmin's ear,"Cao Anmin, this is Father's intention. In order to give the Western Liang Army an explanation, I can only let you take the blame.”
After Cao Zheng finished speaking, Man Chong ordered the bailiffs to confiscate the Tiger Guards 'weapons and send them to the Military Law Department. As for Cao Anmin, Man Chong personally brought him back to the Supreme Court.
When Zhang Xiu, who was staying in the manor, found out that Cao Anmin and the Tiger Guards had been taken away by Man Chong, he opened the door of the manor and came out to see Cao Zheng.
"Senior brother, junior brother has let you down and made you suffer.”
Cao Zheng knelt down and apologized to Zhang Xiu.
When Zhang Xiu saw Cao Zheng like this, his heart ached."Junior brother, get up quickly. This matter is not your fault.”
"Eldest Senior Brother, please come with me to the outskirts of the city and let the Western Liang Army return to their barracks.”
"Alright then."
Zhang Xiu listened to Cao Zheng's suggestion and went out of the city to clarify the facts. He convinced his subordinates and let them return to the military camp. Following that, Cao Zheng ordered Cao Hong and Xiahou Dun to retreat to the camp.
After settling these matters, it was already dark. Cao Zheng also returned home.
As soon as Cao Zheng reached home, he went to find Cao Cao and told him that everything had been resolved.
When Cao Cao heard that everything was settled, he heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he felt that it was a pity that he did not get the Zou Corporation.
Cao Zheng seemed to have read Cao Cao's mind and comforted him,""Father, I have seen Madam Zou today. She is not a beauty, so you can relax. The next time I return from the expedition, I will definitely snatch Lu Bu's wife and Diao Chan for you.”
When Cao Cao heard that it was Diao Chan, his interest was piqued and he quickly asked," When are you going?”
When Cao Zheng heard this, he was completely anxious. Then, he shouted," Mother, come quickly. My father is going to flirt again."”
When Cao Cao heard Cao Zheng call her Madam Ding, he quickly covered Cao Zheng's mouth." Ziyi, don't shout. I was wrong. I was wrong, okay?"”
Cao Zheng saw that Cao Cao had admitted his mistake and stopped.
At this moment, the Law Enforcement Office kept letting out miserable cries. The 500 Tiger Guard soldiers had completely hated Cao Anmin.
At this moment, Cao Anmin was being called away by Man Chong to drink tea.
"Lord Manfu, I am the lord's nephew. You must show mercy.”
"Young Master An Min, beating you up is the lord's intention. As for how this whip hits you, that's my business.”
Soon after, Cao Anmin's miserable scream came from the Judicial Office.
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