Three Kingdoms Star System

Chapter 548 Chasing and killing alone?

After Cao Ren heard that Zang Ba was suspected of colluding with the enemy in private, he was immediately puzzled, because according to his understanding, it was impossible for Zang Ba to do such a thing.

However, since it was Cao Pi's order, Cao Ren had no choice but to mobilize five thousand troops to capture Zang Ba first. He believed that as long as he captured Zang Ba, he could go to Cao Pi to explain to Zang Ba.

However, when Cao Ren led his troops to surround Zang Ba's mansion, Zang Ba did not surrender. Instead, he gathered his generals to confront him.

"Cao Zixiao, even you don't believe me?" Zang Ba shouted at Cao Ren with his face flushed.

Cao Ren cupped his hands and said calmly: "Xuan Gao, please be safe and don't be impatient. I didn't say that I don't believe you, but I was ordered by the lord and had to carry it out, and the lord was obviously ordered by the villain." Bewitching, but I am here to assure you, as long as you are willing to follow me, I will definitely explain to the lord after seeing the lord, since you are not afraid of the shadow slanting, why should you be afraid of seeing the lord?"

"Hmph! Who said I'm afraid? I'm just not reconciled. Why would my lord prefer to trust a brat than me? Whether it's military exploits or round qualifications and prestige, which one am I no better than that Zhan? But Why did the lord order me to be captured without hesitation just because of his words? If so, why should I assist him? It would be better to turn against him and go directly to Duke Qin."

"Xuan Gao, be silent! Can you say such nonsense?" Cao Ren immediately interrupted Zang Ba and said seriously: "I believe you are innocent and you are loyal to the lord, but there are some things you cannot say. As you said, do you know what kind of trouble it will cause for you if others listen to what you said just now? By then, even I will have trouble keeping you."

Zang Ba snorted and stopped talking. In fact, he also knew that what he just said was just a moment of anger. Because he was grateful for Cao Cao's kindness, he had no intention of joining anyone else.

It's just that now I want to let myself follow Cao Ren obediently, it's really embarrassing.

However, after all Cao Ren's kind persuasion, he couldn't take it seriously and fight Cao Pi to the end. In the end, he gave up resistance and went to see Cao Pi with Cao Ren.

After seeing Cao Pi goodbye, Zang Ba saluted reluctantly, but saw Cao Pi coldly shouted: "Zang Ba, you are so brave, you dare to arrest and beat the soldiers I sent out, who gave you such courage ?”

Zang Ba lowered his head, and after a while he suddenly said: "My lord, it's not that I don't know. The general has always been at odds with your subordinate Zhan Fei. This time Dian Wei escaped, and the man named Zhan made slanderous remarks in front of you. My lord has no mercy." You, immediately order him to come and get me. My lord, you didn’t see his smug face, and you will not accept it, so you will teach him a lesson and make him feel a little afraid..."

"Hmph! Dian Wei escaped last night. Are you on duty at the Prime Minister's Mansion? Dian Wei escaped while you were on duty. Who else can I ask if I don't ask you? Is this also slander? Huh, in short, you didn't fully fulfill your duty. Is it your responsibility to let Dianwei escape? Zhanfei followed the normal procedures and sent people to catch you back. Is it wrong? If you are right, you can come back and find me to distinguish, but they beat them black and blue. Too arrogant, if I hadn't sent Uncle Zixiao to catch you this time, I guess you would have beaten up the soldiers who were ordered to go? I know that you and Zhan Fei are not on good terms, but what Zhan Fei said is reasonable , not excessive words and deeds, but you, who have repeatedly despised me, tell me, who is wrong today?"

Hearing the words, Zang Ba thought over Cao Pi's words carefully, and realized that he was indeed reckless just now. Although Zhan Fei was clearly avenging his personal revenge, he only made a reasonable suggestion. On the surface, there was nothing wrong with it. Blaming himself for being unlucky, Dian Wei escaped while he was on duty.

Thinking of this, Zang Ba sighed lightly, and said to Cao Pi, "It is true that the general is a bit reckless and has wronged a good man. The general is willing to go and capture Dian Wei to clear his grievances."

At this time, Cao Ren also persuaded him from the side: "My lord, Zang Xuangao has always been loyal. Although he had acquaintance with Dian Wei before, it cannot be said that this is the reason for betrayal, because Dian Wei was brother Meng De's personal soldier and general, and almost all civil servants All the generals have acquaintance with him, even the last general has a very close acquaintance with him, so this is not the reason for him to release Dian Wei. Now Zang Xuangao is willing to capture Dian Wei himself, which means that he is more open-minded, so the last general I hope the lord can allow Zang Ba to go and capture Dian Wei, so that he can make meritorious deeds and atone for his crimes."

Except for Cao Ren, other civil and military people also echoed and persuaded Cao Pi to forgive Zang Ba.

"If this is the case, that would be great." Seeing so many people pleading for mercy, Cao Pi knew that the plan to take the opportunity to get rid of Zang Ba would be impossible to implement, so he nodded and said loudly: "I already knew Zang Xuangao was wronged, but evidence must be produced for this matter. I will definitely investigate the reasons for Dianwei's escape in detail, and I will never let the murderer go. But the most urgent task now is to recover Dianwei. Xuan Gao, since You proposed to capture Dian Wei, so go ahead, because of the delay, Dian Wei may have run far away by now, so you can ride my Liaoyuan Huo and go, and I must catch up with you, if you can’t catch up If he is captured alive, then entangle him and drag him until the follow-up soldiers and horses catch up."

"Ah? My lord, you mean to let Zang Xuangao chase and kill Dian Wei alone?" After hearing Cao Pi's words, Cao Ren immediately understood what the other party meant, and asked with surprise on his face.

"Yes, Xuan Gao is both civil and military and has outstanding talents. In addition, riding on my Liaoyuanhuo, how difficult is it to chase down Dian Wei? Besides, I know that Dian Wei does not have the double iron halberds in his hands. , in this case, is it possible that Xuan Gao is still not sure of capturing him alive?"

A trace of displeasure flashed across Cao Pi's face, and he spoke.

Zang Ba clearly knew that Cao Pi was speaking to him, but the meaning was actually very obvious. It was to tell him that if you were unable to capture Dian Wei alive, it would prove that you had a ghost in your heart, and it would prove that Dian Wei was the one you let go. go.

Zang Ba is a proud and arrogant leader, how can he be subjected to such a method of provoking his generals?Immediately he said proudly: "Please rest assured, my lord, even if I am riding alone, I am confident that I will capture Dian Wei and come back alive. Please wait for the good news from my lord."

"Well, Zang Xuangao is indeed a man. I believe that with your help, Dianwei can be captured. I ordered someone to set up a celebration banquet. As soon as you come back, I will celebrate your victory immediately." Cao Pi smiled happily, and immediately He ordered: "Zhanfei, go, bring my prairie fire, I want it to accompany Zang Xuangao to make meritorious deeds."

(End of this chapter)