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The fire outside the Deng Mansion was bright, and several torches shone outside the Deng Mansion gate as daylight. Cao Hong was wearing armor all over his body, pressed the hilt of the sword in his hand, and waited suspiciously in front of the gate. He had a good relationship with Deng Yi and had always treated Deng Yi well, but he did not expect that Deng Yi's son would come back at this critical moment, forcing him to suspect that Deng Yi and the Han army had secretly colluded.

In fact, there have been rumors that the Deng family secretly assisted the Han army, but there was no conclusive evidence. However, Cao Hong knew that Deng Yi secretly assisted Xun Yu to escape to Xiangyang, so that Xun Yu could escape a plot by Duke Wei.

Only Cao Hong and Xun Yu's in-laws would cover up this matter even if he knew the inside story. However, if Deng Yi directly colluded with the Han army, it would be an unforgivable crime.

At this time, the gate of Deng Mansion opened, and more than a dozen family members walked out carrying Deng Yi who was sitting on the wooden couch. Deng Yi bowed and smiled: "General Lian came to Deng Mansion so late, but I don't think I handed in much food."

Thinking that the Deng family was about to hand over 10,000 stones of grain, Cao Hong's face calmed down a little and he reluctantly replied: "We shouldn't have come to disturb Mr. Deng's rest in the middle of the night, but I heard from a news that the son has returned to the Deng Mansion. Is there anything wrong with this?"

"General Lian is very informative. Yes, the dog did come back to visit relatives. I'm here today. Is there anything wrong with him?"

Logically, the Han and Wei countries are enemies of each other, and Deng Hong was an official in the Han State. When he returned to the territory of Wei, he should be arrested by the local government, but this involved a tacit understanding. For example, the families of many ministers under Cao Cao were also in the Han State, so Liu Jing and Cao Cao reached an agreement a few years ago to allow officials to go home to visit relatives normally, and neither government is allowed to make things difficult for both parties.

The other agreements are not taken seriously, and changes happen often. However, both parties have always abide by this agreement, which has become a tacit understanding between both parties. It is true that Deng Yi will face Cao Hong's question calmly.

Cao Hong could not rush into the mansion to arrest people, but he believed that Deng Hong had a purpose when he came back at this critical moment. Cao Hong said coldly: "The reason why I knew that the son was returning to the mansion was because we arrested a Han military detective. He admitted that it was related to the son, so I would like to ask the son if Mr. Deng could invite him out."

Deng Yi's face changed suddenly, and he thought to himself, could Ren Ping and the others be arrested

Cao Hong actually only found a reason, otherwise he would not be able to look for Deng Hong directly. However, when Cao Hong saw Deng Yi's face slightly changed, a hint of suspicion immediately arose in his heart. Could it be that Deng Yizhi really has something wrong, otherwise why would he be so guilty?

"Mr. Deng, I am here for business. Please cooperate with Mr. Deng. I will guarantee that I will not make things difficult for the son."

Deng Yi had returned to normal, so he nodded and ordered the housekeeper to say, "Go and invite the eldest son."

The housekeeper hurried away, and Deng Yi asked again: "General Lian really thinks that the dog is related to the Han army detective."

Deng Yi's question made Cao Hong feel unsure, because Deng Yi's abnormal expression might be because Deng Hong was related to the Han army's probe, which made Deng Yi worry. This is human nature. If Cao Hongzhi colluded with the Han army, his expression would also change drastically.

Cao Hong's face was even more relaxed and he smiled: "Mr. Deng doesn't have to worry, he just does routine work. After all, the relationship between Wei and Han is tense now, so the son looks a little abrupt when he comes back at this time. As the head general of Nanyang, I naturally have to ask a few more questions."

Deng Yi sighed: "I also know that the dog will come back from time to time, but because it involves marriage, he has to come back. I hope the general will forgive me."

"So that's it, I understand."

Just as Deng Hong followed the butler and hurried out. He had already learned about it from the butler. He stepped forward and bowed to Cao Hong, "Deng Hong has seen General Lian."

Cao Hong met Deng Hong and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the Lord of the promotion to Chang'an County Magistrate, with a bright future."

"The general has won the award wherever he is."

Cao Hong no longer mentioned that someone accused Deng Hong, but asked lightly: "I don't know how many followers the man came back from Chang'an this time."

"Is this question very important?" Deng Hong asked a little unhappy.

Cao Hong said solemnly: "It is of course very important to be honest with the public. If the public only comes to visit relatives, I will never make things difficult for him. But I caught the scout of the Han army. This person confessed that he was related to the public, so I need to confront him."

Deng Hong pondered for a moment and asked, "What does this person have to do with me?"

Cao Hong said word by word: "The follower of his husband."

"All nonsense"

Deng Hong snorted coldly, "I only brought an old servant back to my hometown, so how could I have any followers? General Lian thinks His Highness, King of Han, can do such a thing?"

Cao Hong also smiled faintly and said, "I believe that if there is a need, the King of Han will definitely arrange for the inquisition to come back with the Duke. However, since the Duke denies it, I believe in Duke for the sake of Lingzun."

Afterwards, Cao Hong waved his hand and "removed"

The five soldiers followed Cao Hong and quickly left the Deng Mansion. Deng Yi looked at them and walked away, and his heart became a little heavy. He didn't expect that Cao Hong would let him go so easily. This was not in line with Cao Hong's character. If he left like this, there would be future troubles.

"Father"

Deng Hong was about to ask, but was interrupted by Deng Yi waved his hand, "This place is a place that is silent, go to the house."

The two fathers entered the inner hall, and Deng Yi sighed and said, "Things may be wrong."

"My father thought that Cao Hong's exploration would not allow him to pacify the others," Deng Hong asked worriedly.

"impossible"

Deng Yi shook his head and said, "At first, I thought, but now it seems that Cao Hong was deliberately deceiving us, and he did not catch any Han military probes at all."

"Why is my father so sure?"

"It's very simple. Ren Ping and their Eagle Strike Army. If the Eagle Strike Army is discovered by Cao's army, there must be a fierce battle. I will know it as soon as possible. After all, they are hiding in another house in Deng's mansion, but now it's very quiet, so I'm sure they won't be Ren Ping and the others."

Deng Hong breathed a little relieved and said hurriedly: "If Cao Hong has suspicion of us, the Beppu will not be safe, and my father must notify them to leave immediately."

Deng Yi shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Wancheng implements a curfew and no one is allowed to go out. I think Cao Hong must have sent someone to monitor us, so I know that you are back. If I send someone to inform them of their departure now, Cao Hong will catch the handle. The Deng family is in danger. Now we must not act rashly."

Deng Hong also knew that his father was right, so he was very worried, but he had no choice but to nod.

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Cao Hong paced back and forth in the military yamen with his hands behind his back. At this time, he had completely calmed down. Seeing that the Han army was about to come, he could withstand the Han army's attack as long as he defended Wancheng. There were two key issues: one, the garrisons in various places must withdraw to Wancheng immediately. He had issued an emergency order, and there would be news tomorrow morning at the latest.

The second question made him even more worried, that there should be no internal trouble. Cheng Yu told him that when the Han army attacked the city, they first invaded the wedge in the city, and then attacked the city inside and outside. This should be paid special attention to defending Wancheng.

Therefore, Cao Hong was very suspicious of the Deng family's secret connection with the Han army, but he did not want to alarm the enemy, so he could only wait patiently for the evidence. At this time, two personal soldiers hurried into the courtyard with a man, and one personal soldiers reported: "Report to General, the person has already brought it."

"Let him in"

The young man was taken to the lobby, and he knelt down and kowtowed, "Xiaomin Wang Shun kowtowed to the general."

"You are Deng Yi's coachman," Cao Hong asked.

"Xiao Minzheng."

Cao Hong smiled and tried to ask in a gentle tone: "I'll ask you, how many entourages did your husband Deng Hong bring when he came back this time?"

The coachman thought for a while and said, "There was only one old servant when he entered the city."

Cao Hong was stunned and immediately asked: "What does it mean that there is only one person when entering the city? Isn't there anybody else when entering the city?"

"Report to the general, the Duke went to the manor outside the city first. There were more than 40 people at that time, and they were all the same merchants, but when they entered the city, they did not see them."

Cao Hong's fist slowly clenched. As expected, Deng Hong brought more than 40 people. This was not the Han army, but it was probably the most elite Hawk Strike Army of the Han army.

"Did these more than 40 people enter the city later?" Cao Hong asked again.

"I don't know what happened later, I really don't know."

Cao Hong pondered for a moment, waved his hand and said, "Take him down and give him a pound of red gold."

The groom thanked him for so much gratitude. Cao Hong had already understood that this afternoon, the Deng family organized several people to transport grain into the city. The more than 40 people must have scrambled into the city at this time. Cao Hong immediately ordered: "Let Fang Heng, Guo Liang come to see me."

After a moment, Cao Hong's general Fang Heng and Guo Liang walked over quickly, and they bowed and bowed: "See General"

Cao Hong gritted his teeth and said, "More than 40 secret spies in the Han army lurked into the city. You two can lead a thousand people to start the city. Starting from the hostel and the tavern, one by one, we will investigate them thoroughly, provide me with two bounties, and those who dare to resist will just kill them on the spot. I will bear all the consequences. We must send me the Han army spies tonight."

"In this way, soldiers may relax military discipline." Guo Liang reminded Cao Hong that this kind of investigation can easily turn into a military looting the whole city.

Cao Hong gritted his teeth and said, "That's even if I give my brothers the reward."

Military discipline is not important in Cao Hong's opinion. The soldiers' small fortunes are also helpful in improving morale. It is beyond reproach. More importantly, the scouts of the Han army must be caught. The two generals understood Cao Hong's meaning, bowed together and left in a hurry.

Cao Hong said to his personal soldiers again: "Summon the army and horses for me, and then go to Deng's mansion."

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As the large-scale city of Cao's army began to stir up, the entire Wancheng began to stir up, and teams of Cao's soldiers ran on the streets. In order to maximize the use of the city, Cao's army began to investigate door-to-door with ten people in a team.

Most of the soldiers of Cao's army were not locals. Under the threat of war, their selfish desire to make money expanded and became vicious. Under the leadership of Shi Chang, they were driven by interests. Many soldiers could not wait for their master to open the door, so they kicked open the door and rushed in...

The night in the curfew is no longer silent, the fire is everywhere, the streets and alleys crying and screaming, and the screams when they are hacked to death, the city gradually begins to change and becomes a looting by soldiers. Anyone who resists a little will be killed by soldiers on charges of collusion with enemies, and their family wealth is looted, and many young women who have been ruined are also killed by soldiers to cover up their sins.

At this time, Jia Kui also received the news and rushed out of the county yamen. The scene that happened under the eyes of the county yamen shocked Jia Kui.
Chapter completed!