Chapter 490 Zhu Mingqing Meets Cao Zeng
Magistrate Wang put down his teacup, knowing that if he didn't tell the truth, he would probably not be able to sleep well tonight.
It's a good opportunity to test it out.
"I've always heard that General Cao is incredibly capable in battle and rarely suffers defeat. Don't you think that Your Majesty is wasting your talent by sending you to Guancheng?" Prefect Wang said in a suggestive voice. "Guangdong and Jizhou are in dire need of men right now, so why isn't Your Majesty sending someone to suppress the rebellion?"
Could it be that he is guarding against someone?
"Lord Wang!"
General Cao suddenly shouted, shocking Prefect Wang.
"We are all subjects of Southern Xia. How can you make such assumptions about Your Majesty? Besides, the court is full of talented people, and there are certainly some who are more capable than me..."
He paused, his eyes slightly wandering: "Isn't General Luo in Guancheng? Perhaps His Majesty sent me to invite General Luo back to the capital to take charge of affairs!"
Magistrate Wang curled his lips.
Listen, you don’t even believe this.
Alas, General Cao is devoted to the country and the people, just like General Luo in the early days. I am afraid that the Luo family’s wish will be dashed.
"Don't mention this again, otherwise don't blame me for reporting it to Your Majesty!" Cao Zeng said in a serious tone.
He smiled and said, "Alright, I was just saying it casually, why should General Cao be angry?"
Cao Zeng's expression remained displeased. "Lord Wang, can you say that casually? Even though Guancheng is thousands of miles away from the capital, as subjects, we still need to understand the principles we should know!"
"Loyalty, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and filial piety—as a scholar, Lord Wang must understand these principles better than a rough man like me!"
Magistrate Wang was confused.
I didn't expect that this person is so stubborn and eloquent, and still has the strength to fight.
He took a deep breath and said, "Yes, General Cao said it again. I have learned my lesson!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Zeng's expression finally eased, but no matter what Prefect Wang said afterwards, he would always bring up the topic of loyalty to the emperor.
Magistrate Wang was tired.
Finally I couldn't help it.
He blurted out, "What if Your Majesty wants General Cao to die?"
Isn’t the Luo family a ready-made example? How can there be military generals who are so blindly loyal?
Cao Zeng said without hesitation: "Of course, His Majesty has his reasons. If it is beneficial to Nanxia, a man must die one day. Even if I die on the battlefield, it would be my honor!"
Magistrate Wang was so angry.
He gave in!
He bowed with both hands: "General Cao is righteous!"
He couldn't be so selfless. In this world, there is only one life. No matter how bad life is, he has to live. Only by living can he have hope.
Cao Zeng stood up and said, "Prefect Wang, I will be staying in the city for the next two days. Please study with me."
"Puff—" Magistrate Wang spat out a mouthful of tea, "Ahem..."
"Why is Lord Wang so surprised?" Cao Zeng seemed puzzled.
Magistrate Wang thought, it’s all your fault.
"But...I will study with you?"
Cao Zeng nodded: "I found that Lord Wang's here..."
He pointed to his head and said, "You still need to improve your thinking, so after your morning exercises these few days, study with me for an hour before going to the government office."
While Magistrate Wang was stunned, Cao Zeng said goodbye and left. By the time he reacted, he had already disappeared.
It's over.
General Luo and Madam Zhu don't even think about it. This man loves Nanxia and Emperor Jiancheng so deeply that he will definitely not surrender to them.
The second day.
After suffering torture once again, Magistrate Wang was finally freed and immediately rushed towards the yamen.
"Wait, let's not go to the government office yet!"
At the back door of Huaxiang Building, Magistrate Wang went straight to the place where the few people had agreed to meet.
Luo Tingshan and Zhu Mingqing had already been waiting here.
Magistrate Wang still had to go on duty, so he didn't waste any words and told everyone about General Cao's performance in the past few days.
After finishing, he gulped down two glasses of water, wiped his mouth and said, "So, I think it's best to replace the general and his wife as soon as possible. Cao Zeng... definitely won't do!"
Magistrate Wang looked determined and spoke in a serious tone.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Mingqing really became very interested in Cao Zeng.
I heard this name from Lao Luo.
Cao Zeng is not from the Luo family, but he is one of the only two people in Duke Xu's hands who can fight.
The key is that this person has a very stable character. In other words, he will not fight a battle without confidence. He is a rare general.
Although the combat method is simple and makes good use of the strategy of opening and closing, but in war, who can guarantee victory in every battle?
But Cao Zeng can do it.
Therefore, if the plan is to be realized, Cao Zeng must be an indispensable person.
Or, the other party dies early!
Zhu Mingqing thought darkly in his heart.
"I have something to do at the yamen, so I'll take my leave first!" Magistrate Wang left in a hurry.
Zhu Mingqing looked at Luo Tingshan and said, "It seems that we need to take our time with this person."
Luo Tingshan nodded: "No rush, we are already in the city anyway, it won't be easy to leave."
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That afternoon, Magistrate Wang was taking a nap in the yamen when Mr. Qin pushed the door open and hurried in.
"Master, Madam sent someone to say that General Cao is going to take people to the Luo family in person!"
"What?!"
Magistrate Wang widened his eyes, quickly got off the bed, and hurried out without even putting on his clothes.
He was not afraid that something would happen to the Luo family, but he was afraid that this overly upright General Cao would be directly kidnapped by Madam Zhu.
If you don’t listen then, fine, just stay in Guancheng.
When he hurried back home and just got out of the sedan chair, he saw two figures standing at the door and paused.
"Mrs. Zhu, why are you here today?"
He stepped forward with a smile.
Cao Zeng was about to leave when he stopped and looked at the beautiful woman beside him: "Are you Luo Tingshan's wife?"
Don’t blame Cao Zeng for not recognizing her. It’s because the original owner rarely went out since she married Luo Tingshan.
He never attended banquets held by wealthy families.
But she showed her face several times at palace banquets and was seen by some people, and gradually she was given the title of the most beautiful woman in the capital.
However, Cao Zeng, a rough man, really doesn't have the leisure to pay attention to these things.
Zhu Mingqing smiled gently, "I guess this is General Cao from the capital?"
Seeing that she did not deny it, Cao Zeng's expression suddenly turned cold and he asked directly:
"Madam Zhu, why are you disobeying my order?"
Zhu Mingqing shrugged helplessly: "Such a major matter is not something a weak woman like me can decide. General Cao, don't you think you're asking the wrong person?"
Magistrate Wang's face twitched. A weak woman?
Looking up, it seemed that General Cao actually believed it.
Cao Zeng really felt that this made sense, so he raised his foot and prepared to leave.
"Wait!" Zhu Mingqing raised his voice and kindly reminded, "Luo Tingshan is not in the mansion. If General Cao wants to look for him, I'm afraid it will be a wasted trip!"
Cao Zeng stopped again and turned to look over: "Since you all know the purpose of my visit, why do you keep avoiding me?"
Zhu Mingqing covered his mouth and laughed: "General Cao, I'm here now, why should I avoid you?"
Cao Zeng snorted coldly, "What's there to discuss with a weak woman like you? Where's Luo Tingshan? I'm going to meet him!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Mingqing choked.
Seeing that the two men were about to argue at the gate, Magistrate Wang immediately stepped forward and said, "This is not the place to talk. Let's go inside and talk."
Only after some kind persuasion did Cao Zeng come back again.
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