Chapter 489: Cao Zeng, who cherishes food
The second day.
After getting up, Cao Zeng exercised for an hour. After he had packed up, he went to the government office to find Prefect Wang, hoping to ask for his help in bringing the Luo family to the capital.
Prefect Wang said with a smile, "General Cao, you've had a hard time on the road. Why don't you take a good rest for a couple of days? The Luo family is there anyway, and they can't escape. It's a good opportunity for you to learn more about them."
"I believe the general understands the principle of knowing yourself and your enemy better than I do."
Cao Zeng hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay then."
After saying this, he called his men and asked them to go back to the capital to ask Prince Huai for more help, but they didn't need to enter the city.
Magistrate Wang acted as if he was trying to help. "Wait, there's no need to bother General Cao's people with this matter. I'll send someone to the city right away!"
Cao Zeng believed it and began to wait for news.
When Magistrate Wang came back from his shift, he heard Master Qin sighing continuously.
"What's going on?"
Master Qin sighed deeply again: "Sir, you don't know that this General Cao is indeed a man whose defeat record is no more than the size of a palm."
Magistrate Wang was curious: "Tell me about it quickly."
"As soon as you left today, the maids and servants began to clean up the courtyard. General Cao, not satisfied with his morning exercise, went straight to our backyard and ordered people to call back the young master and young lady. He also ordered all the servants who were working to do horse stance!"
Magistrate Wang was surprised: "There is such a thing?"
Master Qin supported his old waist and said, "General Cao said that our city is adjacent to the Xiongnu, and everyone should have a strong physique. So, when the work is almost completed, it is taken away by General Cao's two men."
"Now the young master and the young lady are probably still lying on the bed and resting."
A hint of interest flashed in Magistrate Wang's eyes, and he went straight to his son's room.
At this time, Wang Qin was sleeping soundly like a dead pig.
Magistrate Wang patted his son's shoulder, and Wang Qin woke up with a cry as if he was crushed by a huge rock.
When he saw the visitor, he breathed a sigh of relief at first, but soon complained.
"Dad, please send him away quickly. If he stays for two more days, I really can't stand it!"
Magistrate Wang had long known that the Luo family had the habit of practicing martial arts every morning. Could it be that every military family had such an informal rule?
"Why are you walking? Look at your belly. You should have exercised a long time ago!"
Magistrate Wang flicked his sleeves and left.
When it was time for dinner, he still warmly entertained General Cao, determined to make the other party feel the warmth of home.
Seeing that the other person's bowl was empty, the maid wanted to help fill it with rice, but Magistrate Wang stood up and said, "I'll do it!"
General Cao's face was full of surprise.
The Wang family members also widened their eyes.
Prefect Wang placed the pointed bowl of rice in front of him and said, "General Cao, please enjoy!"
General Cao felt uncomfortable and said directly, "Lord Wang, there is no need to do this. I have hands and feet and can handle my own affairs!"
Magistrate Wang smiled but said nothing.
General Cao felt that he had not eaten such a good meal for a long time. After finishing this bowl of rice, he finally felt full.
Just as he put down his bowl and chopsticks, Magistrate Wang quickly stood up and served him another bowl of rice in the blink of an eye.
General Cao's pupils were confused. Did Magistrate Wang need his help for something?
Forget it, let’s talk about it in private.
General Cao lowered his head and looked at the white rice that was still sticking out. His throat was rolling and he really couldn't eat anymore.
But he has never been a person who wastes food. He picked up the chopsticks with difficulty, swallowed the last grain of rice, and finally burped.
As soon as Magistrate Wang made a move, General Cao quickly grabbed his bowl and said, "Master Wang, I'm really full. Please leave me alone!"
Magistrate Wang patted his arm and said, "General Cao, please don't be polite. If you want to eat anything, please tell me. I will do my best to be your host."
Seeing him sit down, General Cao breathed a sigh of relief without leaving any trace.
At the same time, Magistrate Wang also discovered that this man had a habit. No matter how full he was, as long as there was still food in the bowl, he would never leave any.
Especially after the Wang family had finished eating, there were obviously some leftovers on the table.
General Cao clearly couldn't finish any of the food, but he still managed to empty several plates.
The Wang family was stunned.
Isn't this just eating their leftovers?
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The next day, Magistrate Wang had just gotten up and had no time to pack up.
He was dragged away by General Cao for training.
Dragging his chubby body, Magistrate Wang gasped for breath.
"I... am truly out of energy. How about we stop here today?"
General Cao frowned. "How can this be? Lord Wang, you are actually about the same age as me, but if we stand together, tell them who looks older."
Magistrate Wang was speechless.
There is no need to be so heartbroken.
But after thinking about it carefully, he realized that what the other person said was true. Magistrate Wang gritted his teeth, held his breath and persevered to the end.
When the time came, he sat down on the ground, sweating all over.
General Cao immediately pulled the man up again. He couldn't lie down directly after exercising, he had to walk around.
At this moment, Magistrate Wang deeply felt that this man was worthy of Madam Zhu's favor.
The training methods of the two are exactly the same.
But Madam Zhu didn't bother him. If General Cao really stayed, wouldn't she have to do this every morning in the future?
Thinking of this, Magistrate Wang suddenly calmed down.
Otherwise, please persuade Madam Zhu that there are many powerful generals in Southern Xia, and they don't have to be Cao Zeng.
The day passed quickly.
Magistrate Wang was particularly tired today. He had already exercised for a long time in the morning, and now there were so many refugees that the government had to come in to resettle them, which was really a headache.
When we returned home, the moon was already at its highest point in the sky.
"Master, General Cao has been waiting for you to come back." The butler whispered.
Magistrate Wang paused, feeling the urge to turn around and leave.
But General Cao had been watching the gate for a long time. When he heard the news that Magistrate Wang had returned home, he came straight over.
"Lord Wang!"
A rough voice came from the front, and Magistrate Wang sighed deeply in his heart.
The two went to the courtyard where General Cao lived.
General Cao didn't waste any words and directly asked if there was any other news from the city.
The question directly confused Magistrate Wang.
It took him a while to realize that he had not sent anyone to the provincial capital at all.
Prefect Wang picked up the tea to hide his guilty conscience: "Wait a little longer, there should be news in two days. Besides, Prince Huai must know that you are coming to Guancheng. Is it possible that he will not send someone over? Why does he insist on asking you to come and invite him?"
Cao Zeng had been observing his expression and immediately realized something: "Lord Wang, are you hiding something from me?"
"How is that possible!"
Speaking too quickly will only make people more suspicious.
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