Wei Tianqing did not see Qiao Mingtang immediately. After waiting for half an hour, he was taken to an elegant hall by the servants of the Governor's Office. There was a table full of wine and food in the hall. When he entered the hall, Wei Tianqing saw Qiao Mingtang sitting next to the table in casual clothes.

Wei Tianqing was dressed in a messy manner and looked tired. At this time, he went forward and bowed, "Du Qiao!" He lowered his head and looked guilty.

"Martial Command, I have been worried about you these days." Qiao Mingtang did not get up, but just raised his hand and said, "Sit down and talk first, let's have a few cups together."

Wei Tianqing said ashamedly: "Duke Qiao, the general defeated Liangzhou, not only did the troops and horses of Liangzhou be almost wiped out, but even Liangzhou City was captured by the Northwest Army. This time, the general came back to ask Duke Qiao for his death sentence!" He was about to kneel down, and Qiao Mingtang said: "Let's not talk about these things for now, you can sit down first."

Wei Tianqing was stunned. Seeing Qiao Mingtang staring at him, he could only walk over and sit down at the table.

Qiao Mingtang picked up the wine pot, poured wine for the two wine glasses himself, picked up the wine glasses, and said, "Brother Wei, come, drink one first." Without saying much, he drank it all in one go. Wei Tianqing didn't know what Qiao Mingtang meant, so he could only serve the glass and finished it all.

"Victory and defeat are common in military affairs, so don't think too much." Qiao Mingtang put down his wine glass, picked up the wine pot again, and poured the wine slowly. "Although you and I are called superiors and subordinates, they are actually brothers. Over the years, you have been loyal to me, and I am not bad to you!"

Wei Tianqing immediately said: "Du Qiao re-creates the last general and the last general!"

Qiao Mingtang waved his hand and smiled, "I won't say these words. I'm very happy that you can come back. I won't hide anything from you or me. I will say something straight."

"yes!"

"Just before, Xiao Moyun, the head of the Ministry of War, came over to report to me about your return." Qiao Mingtang smiled faintly and said, "Do you know what he said?"

Wei Tianqing shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"He told me that you may have another intention to come back this time and ask me to be wary of you." Qiao Mingtang said lightly: "In addition, he also said that you defeated Liangzhou not because you were incompetent in command of the army, but because you had a private friendship with Chu Huan and deliberately brought Liangzhou troops to the ambush circle of the Northwest Army, which was a great gift to Chu Huan!"

Wei Tianqing's expression changed drastically, but he still said solemnly: "Du Qiao, Liangzhou's defeat, the last general is indeed unforgivable. When the last general heard that Tongzhou was in urgent need, he only wanted to arrive quickly. He did not expect that the Northwest Army was leading a snake out of the hole. This was all stupid and hit the trick of the Northwest people!"

"Brother Wei, you don't have to explain." Qiao Mingtang smiled and said, "I know you are loyal and brave, and you will never do such a thing. Chu Huan is cunning. If I were you, I would have been tricked." After a pause, he said, "I'm drinking with you today, but I actually want to say a few heart-to-heart words to you."

Wei Tianqing bowed and said, "Du Qiao, if it weren't for you, my life would have been gone long ago. At that time, I made a vow that this life would be owned by Du Qiao in this life, and I would never refuse."

"I believe." Qiao Mingtang sighed, "How can I not know your affection for me? Brother Wei, I regard you as a brother and sister. Although you gave me your life, I cannot help but think about your future." He smiled bitterly: "You and I have worked hard for so many years, and now we have never even taken care of our marriage!"

Wei Tianqing said: "Du Qiao, you know my business. I am a rough man. Before Qiao Du received it, I was just a rough man who was in the world." His face showed pain: "I was young and energetic back then, and I took on many hatreds, and my wife who was also hurt by others. If it weren't for Qiao Du's rescue, I would have been like her and would have been gone long ago. Since then, I have cut off my thoughts of remarrying. This life is given to Du Qiao, and I don't want to be affected by other ties."

Qiao Mingtang stretched out his hand, held Wei Tianqing's wrist, smiled gently, then let go, and said, "I know all you have done for me, and for this reason, I want to think about you. Tianqing, you advised me that Qin was tyrannical and the world was against Qin, and this Qin was unpopular. I also understand what you said? But just like you, the Lord of the Lord has kindness to me, and I cannot bear it to him." He shook his head lightly, reached out to hold up the wine glass, drank it himself, and continued, "Actually, I don't know that today, although the Lord of the Lord is in Hexi, the Qin State is divided into pieces. It is a difficult thing for the emperor to regain lost territory and revitalize the Qin Dynasty. People's hearts are gone, and they want to revive it is just a whim."

Wei Tianqing's lips moved slightly, but no sound was made.

"Although I was fighting against the Northwest Army this time and met with each other, I admitted in my heart that Chu Huan was deeply loved by the people in the Northwest, and this person had the intention to dominate the world!" Qiao Mingtang said this, paused for a moment, and his expression became serious: "Tianqing, the Qin ship will sooner or later be beaten to pieces by the wind and waves. Knowing that, I still have to accompany this ship, but you don't have to do so."

"Du Qiao!"

Qiao Mingtang raised his hand and interrupted, "You need to say more. Chu Huan is in full swing now. He may be able to achieve something. Listen to my advice and go find Chu Huan!"

Wei Tianqing's face changed drastically, she stood up and knelt aside, her eyes twitched, "Du Qiao, if you still believe it, you can't believe it!"

"Why don't you understand?" Qiao Mingtang frowned and said, "Of course I won't trust you. I just want to consider your future. If you go to Chu Huan, Chu Huan will treat you well because of the past friendship. Why do you have to follow the silence of the stormy ship of Daqin? Xiao Moyun is provoking trouble in my ears. I naturally understand his intentions, but you should also know that although the defeat in Liangzhou is not all your fault, many people insist on putting all the responsibilities on your head!"

Wei Tianqing looked up and decisively said: "Duke Qiao, the general will never leave Duke Qiao. Since the general was defeated, he has made up his mind to bear all the guilt. Nearly 20,000 soldiers were almost lost in a battle. The court knew that he would definitely not let this matter go, and this matter would even involve you, Duke Qiao!"

Qiao Mingtang's eyes twitched slightly, but Wei Tianqing said generously: "Du Qiao, this time the defeat of the war is all incompetent. If the imperial court investigates and deals with it, it will be cut off the head of the general."

"Cantonese, you!"

Wei Tianqing said resolutely: "Sir, after this meal is used up, I beg you to detain the Duo and imprison it. Whether it is the court or the many brothers who died in battle, you will have an explanation."

Qiao Mingtang sighed, "Tianqing, although I am a governor and a large group of people under my command, you are the only one who really considers me at all times." He sneered, "I naturally know that after this defeat, the court will naturally hold the responsibility. Even if the emperor is considered to be a guard, he still needs someone to come out to take responsibility. Because of this, I asked you to leave quickly. After this meal, you will immediately leave the city and go to find Chu Huan. I naturally have a way to the court, and I will not take my life!"

"Du Qiao!"

"Tianqing, don't say much." Qiao Mingtang smiled bitterly: "If you stay, someone in the court will know that you and Chu Huan have a close relationship in the past. Although you are innocent, it is hard to guarantee that no one will make any suggestions behind your back. The emperor is very taboo about this. If you really want to punish the crime, I am afraid!" He reached out to pull Wei Tianqing, "No matter what, even if the emperor punished me, he would not take my life!"

"Du Qiao, don't say anything." Wei Tianqing stood up and pointed at the outsider and said, "Today, when you go out, the lord will either agree to put me in prison or walk out of this gate, and you will commit suicide immediately."

Qiao Mingtang was shocked, "Cantonese, you!"

Wei Tianqing picked up the wine cup and raised his hands, "Sir, thank you for your kindness to the last general over the years, I will not be able to repay you. Finally, I will toast you with this glass of wine. All the guilt and the court will be punished by the emperor." Without further ado, I looked up and led the wine in the glass, put down the wine glass, and shouted loudly to the door: "Come!"

An escort immediately appeared outside the door, and Wei Tianqing said in a deep voice: "Get the rope, tie me up immediately, and be detained and imprisoned."

The guard was stunned and confused. Qiao Mingtang frowned, but Wei Tianqing shouted, "Didn't you hear it?"

Wei Tianqing followed Qiao Mingtang for many years, and his power in the West Mountain was naturally not weak. Although the guard was suspicious, he did not dare to disobey. He bowed down and Qiao Mingtang sighed, "Why are you doing this?"

Wei Tianqing smiled and said, "Sir, the only thing I can do for you now is this last bad thing. If you don't agree, Mo will go out and commit suicide immediately. The Mo will know that Mo will always do what you say and cannot tell lies."

Qiao Mingtang was silent, and after a moment, he said: "Since that's the case, according to your words, you will be wronged for a few days when you go to the prison. But don't worry, I will explain the whole story to the emperor and ask the emperor to give him a gentle blow." He stood up slowly, reached out and patted Wei Tianqing on the shoulder, "At the latest ten days, one month, you will definitely let you out."

At this time, several guards had already come with ropes. Wei Tianqing bowed to Qiao Mingtang, without saying much, walked forward, put his hands behind him, and said, "Come on, tie me up and send me to the prison."

Several guards looked at Qiao Mingtang. Qiao Mingtang looked sad, closed his eyes, nodded slightly, and then turned his face.

Then several guards bowed and said, "Mr. Commander, offended me!" They went forward, but they were very careful to tie Wei Tianqing, for fear that Wei Tianqing would feel uncomfortable and not tied up strongly.

Wei Tianqing then turned around and said to Qiao Mingtang: "Sir, the defeated soldiers are scattered, but I believe that in the past few days, many people will still return to Yunshan and Liangzhou will be defeated. All the blame will be borne by the general. Please save the other brothers."

"Don't worry, I will definitely do what I should do." Qiao Mingtang sighed: "Tianqing, the wine today has not been drunk yet. When you come out, I will buy you a better banquet."

Wei Tianqing laughed, and then several guards led Wei Tianqing backed down.

Qiao Mingtang watched Wei Tianqing disappear from outside the door, his eyes twitched and his lips moved slightly, but he didn't know that Mrs. Qiao had walked behind him quietly.
Chapter completed!