Chapter 494 Bet
“Ouch!”
Magistrate Wang rubbed his aching chest and said, "General Cao is really strong."
But before he could say anything, Cao Zeng glared at him. Seeing that he was about to leave, Magistrate Wang hurriedly shouted, "Wait, there's a letter for you!"
He pulled a letter out of his sleeve and threw it over.
Cao Zeng quickly continued writing. When he saw the familiar name of the sender, his eyes suddenly lit up and he couldn't wait to open it.
After reading the above content at a glance, Cao Zeng's body went limp and he fell to the ground.
"Hey, what's going on?" Prefect Wang rushed over to help the man. He accidentally saw the letter and his pupils shrank. "Oh my God, General Cao, you've been impeached?"
Zhu Mingqing and Luo Tingshan looked at each other. Zhu Mingqing picked up the letter, saw the content, understood it, and then gave it to Luo Tingshan.
This letter was actually sent seven days ago, and General Cao had just delivered it to Guancheng a few days ago.
Some people impeached Cao Zeng for having too close contacts with the Luo family, fearing that he might disobey the emperor's orders. In order to ensure that Cao Zeng would not rebel, it would be better to imprison Cao's family.
The letter was to remind Cao Zeng to be careful and not to get caught.
If possible, escort the Luo family back to Beijing as soon as possible.
In this way, you can also clear yourself of suspicion.
But it was such a coincidence that Zhu Mingqing had just learned that Mrs. Cao and Mr. Cao were secretly imprisoned when the letter arrived.
Cao Zeng clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I am loyal to you. How can you doubt me like this?"
It’s really disheartening!
Cao Zeng's mind flashed with the images of his wife and children. He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and said coldly, "Come here, tie up everyone in the Luo family and we'll set off back to the capital later!"
As long as the person is sent back to the capital, the family will be safe.
Cao Zeng had only this one thought at this moment.
Jiang Feng quickly appeared and stopped Cao Zeng's men who were running out.
"Luo Tingshan, do you really want to resist to the end?"
Cao Zeng asked for the last time, thinking that this was his only chance. If he didn't comply, don't blame me for not considering our past friendship and killing him as a warning to the rest!
Luo Tingshan took two steps forward and directly shattered his fantasy.
"The lesson of the past is right before you. Do you really think that if you escort us back to the capital, the Cao family will be safe?"
"You should know more about the situation in the capital than I do!"
"Cao Zeng, don't be naive!"
Cao Zeng's fear and worry suddenly surged into his heart, and he shouted angrily:
"I can't care less!"
"Your family is all standing here safe and sound, so it's easy for you to talk, but have you ever thought about me..."
Luo Tingshan's expression suddenly turned cold: "Safe and sound? That's 50,000 soldiers, 50,000 lives. If possible, I would rather exchange my life for theirs!"
He raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the door: "If you think you can keep them safe by going back, then go ahead and I won't stop you!"
Cao Zeng's eyes were red and his expression was out of control. He didn't have any of his usual calmness at all.
There was even a hint of panic in his eyes.
There was a voice in his heart telling him that what General Luo said was the truth.
The lessons of the past are right before our eyes.
If he persists in his mistake—
Cao Zeng recalled that before leaving the capital, he had invited many people to his son's birthday party, but except for a few close friends, almost no one came.
Perhaps, those people already knew some of the results.
Cao Zeng felt a chill in his heart, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
Why is it him?
"Why me?" Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask.
Could it be that I am not tolerated because I am good at fighting?
What is going on in this world?
There was a flash of confusion in Cao Zeng's eyes, and he didn't want to hear the answer from Luo Jia at all, because he knew that was not what he wanted to hear.
Moreover, the most important thing now is to return to Beijing and save his wife and children.
Otherwise, how could he have the dignity to live?
Cao Zeng raised his eyes and said, "Luo Tingshan, I know you are powerful, but you must return to the capital with me. Once we get there, I will not let those brothers in. I will escort you personally."
Luo Tingshan also understood him. No matter who encountered such a difficult problem, he would not just sit there and do nothing.
"How about this, how about we make a bet?"
Cao Zeng was startled: "What bet?"
Luo Tingshan said calmly: "I will go back to the capital with you. You know that what Emperor Jiancheng wants is not all the Luo family members. I am the most important."
"Then what?"
"If Emperor Jiancheng releases the Cao family, then we lose. I will voluntarily go to the capital with you. But if Emperor Jiancheng doesn't release them, you have to agree to one condition of mine. I will definitely not make things difficult for you. How do you do it?"
Cao Zeng frowned: "Are you really going with me?"
Luo Tingshan nodded: "Of course, it depends on whether Emperor Jiancheng will release us during the journey! If he just wants to deal with the Luo family, then congratulations to General Cao, we are safe for the time being."
The soldiers completed the mission without shedding blood, but Cao Zeng couldn't be happy at all.
Especially the four words "temporary peace" are like a sharp blade that feels like it will fall at any time.
However, since Luo Tingshan agreed, things became easier. Cao Zeng directly asked his men to wait at the city gate, and everyone would leave the city together tonight.
As for whether he would be punished by His Majesty for not bringing back all the members of the Luo family after returning to Beijing, he no longer expected it.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that in Youzhou now, even the number of people sent by Prince Huai was limited, so it was clear that the Luo family must have secretly started planning a long time ago.
He was able to leave Youzhou safely thanks to the enlightenment of General Luo.
Zhu Mingqing watched Luo Tingshan packing his things, frowning slightly: "Do you really want to go with him?"
Luo Tingshan nodded slightly. "You can't get a tiger cub without learning from its cubs. Cao Zeng is a stubborn man who won't turn back until he hits a wall. If this trip can help him realize the truth sooner, it will be well worth it."
Zhu Mingqing didn't realize Cao Zeng's ability, he just heard about it from others, but since Luo Tingshan praised him so much, he must be a talented person.
For some reason, there is no such task in the book.
In this case——
"Then I'll go with you!"
In the name of Madam Ming.
Thinking about the Liang family's desire to do business with the Ming family, and the Zhu family's lack of news, Zhu Mingqing felt that this trip was absolutely necessary!
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