Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 514 Worry
"Oh? Something was overlooked?"

"This is a matter concerning the survival of our army. Yuan Chang, can you let it go with just a word of negligence?"

"In my opinion... this won't work!"

Although Zhong Yao appeared to be loyal, Cao Pi did not seem to be convinced by him.

The pursuit of it is still relentless.

Zhong Yao knew very well that what he had done was not perfect and would be discovered sooner or later.

If that time really comes, you must not be humble at all, otherwise you will surely die!
So even though Cao Pi was aggressive, he still bowed and said, "I am guilty, Your Majesty, please forgive me."

"It's just that I was really anxious, so I acted a little boldly. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been careless."

"Your Majesty's suspicion is really...really unfair to me!"

As Zhong Yao spoke, he shook his shoulders, as if he was grief-stricken and heartbroken.

Cao Pi looked at it carefully for a long while before he finally nodded slowly and said, "Yuan Chang, I don't doubt you, but I entrusted Yecheng to you, and now it's like this, it's really... it's really unavoidable!"

"Alas! Today's situation is already difficult. If something unexpected happens in Yecheng again, I will be even more anxious."

Zhong Yao heard this and said, "Your Majesty, please allow me to make up for my crime and make meritorious contributions. There must not be any more trouble this time. I will definitely defend Yecheng for Your Majesty!"

In Cao Pi's mind, Zhong Yao has gradually been evaluated as "incompetent but still loyal".

Ok…

His ability is indeed not that good. It was he who lost Tongguan and caused chaos in Yecheng.

However, although he lacks ability, he is still loyal because he is willing to come back even if he pretends to surrender.

After several attempts, there was indeed nothing suspicious about him.

at the moment…

He is the only one I can use.

But even though it is useful, it seems that it needs to be taught step by step.

He immediately said: "In this case, I will give you another chance."

"But the following matter cannot be handled in the same way as before."

"If there is something... we should discuss it carefully and not force it."

"I'll ask Ji Chong to go back and help you, and you won't have to worry."

Wu Zhi heard this without any hesitation, and immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I obey your command!"

Zhong Yao was stunned when he saw this.

But he knew clearly in his heart that this Wu Zhi... was clearly sent by Cao Pi to monitor him.

It is even possible that he would have to go back to Yecheng to investigate personally and see what exactly happened.

In short, no matter what, it is absolutely impossible that he is here to help me seriously.

However, even if you know everything in your mind, you must not show any hesitation on your face.

He said happily, "That's the best. I am alone in Yecheng, and many things are difficult to handle!"

After hearing this, Wu Zhi looked at Cao Pi, but saw that Zhong Yao had no intention of refusing at all, so they nodded to each other without saying anything more.

Seeing that he had passed this hurdle first, Zhong Yao took his leave and left.

However, after he left, Cao Pi still looked solemn and gave Wu Zhi detailed instructions.

...

"Ji Zhong, what do you think of Zhong Yao?"

As soon as Zhong Yao left, Cao Pi couldn't wait to ask Wu Zhi for his opinion.

Wu Zhi said: "It looks like... there is nothing unusual, but..."

"Just what?" Cao Pi asked anxiously.

Wu Zhi hesitated for a moment before expressing his thoughts.

"It's just that Yuan Chang is so stable, with no panic on his face, that one can't help but wonder what's going on."

Upon hearing this, Cao Pi nodded slightly, as if he was willing to go along with Wu Zhi.

But he said: "That's right!"

"Although Yuan Chang has no flaws, he still makes people suspicious."

"Ordinary people would be a little panicked when hearing me speak like this." "But Yuan Chang didn't show any abnormality at all, as if he had expected such a situation to happen."

"Why did he make such thorough preparations? I'm afraid there are still problems..."

After hearing this, Wu Zhi nodded for a long time.

He added: "There is also the death of Prince Zhi, the mastermind behind it has never been found!"

"Although there is no definite evidence pointing to anyone, some clues have been found."

"This matter... I'm afraid that those few close ministers really knew about it, so they could seize this opportunity to arrange for someone to shoot Prince Zhi..."

Cao Pi's expression became increasingly grim, and he finally said in a cold voice, "You mean, Zhong Yao... is also a suspect?"

Wu Zhi nodded, then shook his head and said, "It's just a little suspicious. I'm afraid it won't work if I rely on Yuan Chang alone."

Upon hearing this, Cao Pi's expression also relaxed a little.

"It is also!"

"After all, Zhong Yao has just returned to Yecheng. Even if he is willing, he is powerless."

"This matter...should have nothing to do with him!"

"However, the death of Cao Zhi cannot be let go. We must find out who framed me and who did this to me!"

"Otherwise...I won't be at peace outside."

Wu Zhi bowed again and said, "Your Majesty, please put it down. I will go back and investigate thoroughly. I cannot let that fellow get away with it."

Unexpectedly, Cao Pi said, "It would be better if he escaped. I am afraid he will stay in the army and wait for an opportunity to act."

"Think about it, what would happen if the arrow was not aimed at Cao Zhi, but at me instead?"

Cao Pi spoke his true feelings.

indeed!

It’s not that if we can’t find the mastermind behind this, the impact will be huge. The key point is that since he was able to shoot Cao Zhi to death, he might be able to launch a sneak attack on Your Majesty!

To Cao Pi...

That will leave a psychological shadow.

In the current battle, Cao Pi resolutely came to the front of the army alone.

On weekdays, there are special people to serve and guards to take care of his daily life.

Once he saw a strange face, he would chop the person down without saying a word.

The main theme is being startled and suspicious.

Wu Zhi expressed his deep understanding, but nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, leave this matter to me!"

There are not many people Cao Pi can use right now, and Wu Zhi is already the person he trusts most.

Now he is entrusted with an important task and appointed as Grand Marshal as soon as possible.

Such an important matter naturally fell into his hands.

...

However, when Zhong Yao brought Wu Zhi back to Yecheng, two more families ran away from Yecheng.

The Liu and Xue families of Hedong, the heads of the families in Yecheng, all returned to Hedong under various pretexts.

Wu Zhi didn't have the heart to chase them, but just ordered the city gates to be closed and open only for two hours a day.

Those entering and leaving the city are checked one by one, and no one is let off.

If there is any clue, as soon as something is found wrong, it will be shut down immediately.

If there is still resistance, kill it immediately!

This temporarily stopped the escape of the noble families in Yecheng.

only…

At the same time, the people of Yecheng were in panic, as they didn't know when they would be arrested if they committed a crime.

The main focus is on terror suppression.

So before, people would go out whenever they could, but now they stay at home whenever they can. They have gone from one extreme to another. It would be a miracle if this could be managed.

Although it has calmed down, everyone knows that the storm can come at any time...

(End of this chapter)