Cao Pi's reaction was quite quick and he quickly reached out to help Cao Zhang: "Ziwen, what are you doing? Get up quickly."
However, Cao Zhang insisted on not getting up, and said to Cao Pi apologetically: "My brother is very kind to me. He arranged for Boyan and Junlin to help me make suggestions. He also asked them to convey the general's feelings in time, and asked the clan uncles to help me analyze the escort. This friendship It’s worth a thousand pieces of gold.”
"But the traitor colluded with Li Jue and took advantage of my brother's good intentions to frame me. My younger brother arranged for Zhong Quan to go to Chang'an to investigate, and evidence has been found to prove that the matter has nothing to do with my brother. My brother has suffered an unfair injustice. I have been wronged for many days in prison, it is really my younger brother’s fault, I ask my brother’s forgiveness.”
Cao Pi didn't expect Cao Zhang to say that, especially when he said he found evidence, it made Cao Pi even more confused. Where is the evidence to prove it for him now?
But after Cao Zhang said this, Cao Pi naturally would not cause trouble for him anymore. He quickly insisted on helping Cao Zhang up, and said with a righteous look: "Ziwen, don't say that. You also said that he is a traitor. You framed me. You investigated impartially, what was wrong? Fortunately, God opened your eyes and allowed you to find out everything and not ruin our brotherhood. This is the most important thing."
Cao Zhang stood up slowly, looked at Cao Pi affectionately, suddenly opened his arms and rushed towards Cao Pi: "Brother!"
Cao Pi also hurriedly opened his arms and hugged Cao Zhang in his arms, and the two brothers hugged each other tightly.
Cao Zhang pretended to show his true feelings and burst into tears.
Although Cao Pi was panicking and didn't know why Cao Zhang was suddenly so "affectionate" to him, he could only cooperate as much as possible, perform hard, and squeeze out tears.
The two brothers held each other's hands and cried, performing a drama of deep brotherly love.
Zhao Da and several school officials outside the cell looked at the scene in front of them. Although they carried out extremely cruel undercover investigations and interrogations every day, they were also moved by the true feelings of the two.
Zhao Da waved his hand to the school officials to go away and not to disturb brothers Cao Zhang and Cao Pi.
Although Cao Zhang was holding Cao Pi in his arms, his peripheral vision had been paying attention to Zhao Da and others in the corridor of the cell. When he saw Zhao Da and others walking away, he quickly put his mouth to Cao Pi's ear and whispered He said: "Let you out, it's not that I don't know what you did, I just don't want Zijian to benefit!"
Cao Pi was still trying hard to squeeze back his tears, but when he suddenly heard Cao Zhang's words, his hands trembled subconsciously.
Although he immediately regained his composure, this instant reaction was enough to show that Cao Zhang's words touched his heart.
Cao Pi wanted to separate from Cao Zhang, but Cao Zhang hugged him tightly with both hands and continued to whisper: "This time I will teach you a lesson. If you want to fight for the heir apparent, do it based on your ability. If you dare to conspire behind your back in the future, I can do whatever you can ask Wang Yue to do, and I promise to do it more cleanly than you, without leaving any traces!"
Cao Zhang's words once again touched Cao Pi's heart, especially when he directly said Wang Yue's name, which made Cao Pi know that all his past actions had already been controlled by Cao Zhang.
He finally understood why Cao Zhang wanted to put on such a show in front of him, because he wanted to put on a show of "brotherly love" in front of outsiders to smooth things over, and at the same time, have the opportunity to communicate with him at close range and give him a warning.
At the same time, he also understood why Cao Zhang let him out. The core reason was what he said just now: He didn't want Cao Zhi to benefit!
At this moment, Cao Pi also understood that there was no point in continuing to act. Cao Zhang had now declared war head-on. As a man, he did not want to and could not give in!
Cao Pi finally put aside all his usual pretense and decided to have a head-on showdown with Cao Zhang.
He slowly turned his head and whispered in Cao Zhang's ear: "You let me out for the sake of your own reputation and profit. Tell me, what do you want me to do after I get out?!"
Cao Pi knew very well that Cao Zhang would never let him go like this, there must be other conditions.
Seeing that Cao Pi asked this question directly, Cao Zhang no longer tried to hide it. He slowly let go of Cao Pi, took a few steps away, wiped his tears, and responded in an acting manner: "Brother, although I know you were wronged. . But my father insisted that you still made some negligence and you should be punished. It was because I begged him for a long time, and my mother also helped to say good things, that my father decided to give him a lighter sentence and make other arrangements."
Although Cao Zhang had not established a deep relationship with Mrs. Bian before, this time she came to him and mentioned how she protected herself in front of Cao Cao and showed her kindness to Ma Yunlu, showing a loving motherly attitude. Naturally, Cao Zhang wanted to do his best to do favors for her in front of Cao Pi.
Cao Pi cursed in his heart, why did you plead for me? You just arranged all this.
But Cao Zhang tried hard to act, so he could only cooperate and responded with a grateful look: "Father is right, I did make some oversights. Thank you, my mother and my dear brother, for interceding on my behalf. Please forgive me, dear brother." Tell me, how exactly is father going to punish me?!"
Cao Zhang immediately told Cao Pi about Cao Cao's decision to rebuild Luoyang and plant grain in the fields around Luoyang.
"Brother, this is the best result I have achieved, and I hope you will be considerate. After all, rebuilding Luoyang and Tuntian is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. It is hard to rest assured if it is left to others to supervise it. It is better for my brother to do it in person. Just go."
"But please rest assured, brother, this matter has received strong support from General Dong Cheng. In three days, he will donate 50 million yuan to rebuild Luoyang and Tuntian. At that time, I will transfer this money Leave it to your brother, and ask him to do his best to do this." Cao Zhang finally told Cao Pi truthfully about the money Dong Cheng gave him.
After listening to Cao Zhang's story, Cao Pi fully understood the other party's intention, which was to find a high-sounding reason to keep himself away from Xu Du and temporarily lose the opportunity to compete for the throne of the heir apparent.
But he also understands that now he has no other choice but to accept it calmly.
Cao Pi looked at Cao Zhang with a look of sincerity and fear: "As my brother said, this matter is a major event that benefits the country and the people. Father is not only punishing me, but also entrusting me with a heavy responsibility. Please Ziwen for me. Tell my father that I will do my best to restore the ancient capital of Luoyang and do a good job in farming matters, and I will never make any mistakes and disappoint my father!"
Cao Zhang looked at Cao Pi and knew that his words came from the sincerity. After all, he was now a criminal, and with such an arduous task, he would never dare to relax at all.
"Brother, don't worry. I will tell you what you said truthfully. It's just that it will take at least a year for my brother to return to Xudu. Please take good care of your health and don't let your father, mother and brothers worry!" Cao Zhang said again! Act like a brotherly brother.
"Don't worry, Ziwen, I will take care of myself as a brother. During my absence, please perform filial piety in front of your parents. Please also take good care of yourselves and Zijian. When I come back, we will get together as brothers, and then we can have a good time!" Cao Pi could only respond cooperatively.
After speaking, he opened his arms and wanted to hug Cao Zhang again. Cao Zhang knew that he had something to say, so he cooperated and stepped forward to hug Cao Pi again.
This time, Cao Pi took the initiative to lean into Cao Zhang's ear and whispered: "Wait for me, I won't give up my position as the heir apparent just like this. As you wish, one year later, I will compete with you openly. Let’s see who is father’s best son!”
Cao Zhang turned his head slightly and responded in a low voice: "Okay, I'll wait for you!"
The two people looked at each other, their eyes showing arrogance and a determination not to admit defeat...
