The servants were shocked when they heard this and looked towards a smoking wing to the east with a green curtain hanging, as if they were isolated from the world.
Ever since Zhang Wei helped Xia Houmao propose to Guan Yu and angered Guan Yu, he could never return to Jingzhou. He was left by Xia Houmao in his house as a housekeeper. He only drank and slept all day long. How could he be targeted by Man Chong?
Man Chong signaled with his eyes. Several officers opened the door curtain and smelled a strong smell of alcohol. They saw a man with his clothes open and lying drunkenly on the kang. They lifted him up and took him out.
Zhang Wei was awakened by the cold wind and looked at everyone in shock, wondering: "Man County Magistrate, I always abide by the law. I wonder which law I have violated?"
Man Chong sneered and said, "You didn't break the law, but you did something you shouldn't have done. Take me away!"
"Hide it!" Zhang Wei shouted: "I am the housekeeper of Xiahou Mansion, why did you arrest someone for no reason?"
Man Chong turned around and walked out: "When you get to the county government office, you will naturally know."
"A small county magistrate is so arrogant. Are there any rules or royal laws?" Zhang Wei struggled and shouted: "Madam, save me, please make the decision."
After Xiahou Mao left, his wife, Princess Qinghe, and her female family members were all in the backyard. They never asked about the affairs in the front yard, and the servants were also at a loss.
"Who is making a noise here?" Just when Zhang Wei was brought to the entrance of the courtyard, a shout came from the backyard.
When everyone turned around, they saw a beautiful woman wearing a brocade robe walking out with a frosty mask: "Who gave you the order to break into the general's mansion without permission?"
Man Chong frowned slightly and had no choice but to turn around and return the greeting: "Madam, I suspect that this person is Liu Qi. For the sake of Xuchang's safety, I have to take him away for interrogation. I hope Madam will forgive me."
Princess Qinghe glanced at Zhang Wei, with disgust in her eyes: "You can just take a dog away. What's the point of forcing a way into the palace? Is it because of King Wei's trust that he doesn't take this princess seriously?"
"I don't dare!" Man Chong clasped his fists and said, "Something happened, and I was worried about being disturbed and upset, so I didn't report that I came first, which offended my wife."
"That's it, let's go!" Princess Qinghe waved her hand impatiently, but when she turned around, a sly smile appeared on her lips.
Xia Houmao was weak and incompetent, but also romantic. She kept many concubines outside. She made noises several times and even went to Cao Cao to complain. Unexpectedly, not only was there no result, but because of her trip to Xiangyang, she gained Cao Cao's trust and became more serious.
The two of them had long been inseparable, but they didn't dare to break up because of Cao Cao's face. They each had an old acquaintance. This time Xia Houmao went on an expedition and left Zhang Wei in the house. He also wanted to keep a close eye on him. It was just right for him to be taken away by Man Chong. , where will there be any obstruction.
Man Chong gave Zhang Wei a false alarm and took Zhang Wei to the government office. He went straight to the execution room and saw that it was filled with all kinds of torture instruments. Seven or eight red-hot irons were placed in the stove. The smell of blood filled his nostrils, mixed with burnt flesh and skin. The smell of paste.
Zhang Wei's face changed drastically, he struggled and shouted: "Man County Magistrate, how dare you dare to impose the death penalty? I want to see the master and Prime Minister Cao."
Man Chong sat in front of the case after a rest and said calmly: "Where is Guan Yu now? As long as you recruit him truthfully, I will let you go."
Zhang Wei said angrily: "Guan Yu is treating injuries in Xiangyang. Many people have seen it with their own eyes. Why do you still come to ask me?"
"Hey, you can't hide it from me," Man Chong was not in a hurry, picked up a poker and said slowly, "I have a way to make you tell the truth!"
Zhang Wei said angrily: "Man Chong, don't think that relying on the Prime Minister's trust, you can abuse your power. I am the son of Young Master Xiahou."
Man Chong narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "Since you are a general of the Xiahou family, why did you go to Liu Ye's house privately a few days ago?"
"What?" Zhang Wei's face changed slightly and he shouted: "My master has chosen Liu Ye's daughter and ordered me to propose marriage. If you don't believe it, you can send someone to ask Mr. Xiahou."
Man Chong was unmoved and said calmly: "I want to see if your mouth is tougher or if my torture instrument is tougher."
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When Man Chong was conducting a detailed search, Zhang Liao had already led his troops to Kunyang. The defender Huo Jun had already prepared for the attack in half a month. The defense was watertight and the Wei army was helpless.
On the same day, when the sun set on Xishan, Zhang Liao withdrew his troops and returned to the camp. He was thinking hard about countermeasures when he suddenly came to report. Zhuge Liang counterattacked and captured Guandu. Xiahou Ba was defeated and fled to Puyang.
Hou Cheng was shocked and said: "Guandu was lost in a few days, and the army was panicked. I am afraid that Xuchang's people are also unstable, so the general will return quickly."
Zhang Liao sneered and said: "Guandu Stronghold is impregnable. As long as Xiahou Ba does not fight, it is ten times stronger than Kunyang. Even with several times the number of troops, it is difficult to break. Zhuge Liang is the best at deceiving people. He must have seen that I am anxious to attack Kunyang and deliberately spread rumors. If it disturbs the morale of our army, don’t pay attention to it.”
Hou Cheng said anxiously: "Huo Jun can't hold on. There are rumors in the army now. If Zhuge Liang really divides his troops to attack Xuchang, what can he do?"
Zhang Liao said: "A certain person is personally in charge of the camp. If Guan Yu doesn't come out, who can compete with him? Man Boning is here in Xuchang, so everything is safe. I'm sending an order to all camps to be vigilant. Anyone who talks nonsense about this matter will be dealt with according to military law."
After Hou Cheng left, Zhang Liao secretly ordered the guard Wu Zhou to send people to Guandu to inquire about the news. Unexpectedly, it was already dark. Zhang Hu brought food, but Zhang Liao kept coughing and had difficulty swallowing.
Zhang Hu said worriedly: "No one in Xuchang can cure this cold disease. I am afraid that only Zhang Ji in Nanyang can cure it. The medicine Guan Yunchang sent before must have come from this person. My father has not used it. Is it possible that he is worried that it is poisonous?"
"Shut up!" Zhang Liao suppressed his coughing and shouted, "Yun Chang and I are close friends. Although we are each our own masters, we will never do what you are doing. You can't talk nonsense."
It turns out that since the last battle with Guan Yunchang, Zhang Liao was trapped in a tight siege. After defeating the siege, he fell into the water. Since then, he has suffered from cold syndrome, which is difficult to cure. Guan Yu sent people to send medicine after hearing the news, but Zhang Liao has always refused to take the medicine.
Zhang Hu puzzled: "If that's the case, why doesn't father use it?"
Zhang Liao sighed: "In the previous battle at Kunyang, although Jia Wenhe had a good plan, he secretly used poisonous arrows to kill Yun Chang. If Hua Tuo hadn't taken action in time, his life would have been difficult to save. I expect that although Yunchang will not blame me, but because My father feels ashamed and feels shameless, and now he repays evil with kindness, how can I accept it?"
Zhang Hu muttered: "If I had known this, why didn't father follow Liu Xuande in the first place?"
"Bastard!" Zhang Liao coughed and his face turned red, but he was shaking like chaff. He didn't know whether it was cold or angry. He pointed at Zhang Hu and cursed: "If I had followed Liu Bei in the first place, how could I have been such an evil beast like you?"
Zhang Hu shrank his neck in fright and retreated from the tent. Hearing Zhang Liao's heartbreaking cough, he secretly felt worried. He remembered that the person who delivered the medicine said that Guan Yu couldn't bear that Zhang Liao would fall ill, let alone a man like him. ?
It was more important to treat the sick and save the people first. Zhang Hu gritted his teeth and rushed to the back camp and ordered his soldiers to boil the medicine sent by Guan Yu. Since it was not poisonous, he would not notice if the medicine was changed secretly.
After boiling the medicine and bringing it to the tent, Zhang Liao really couldn't tell the difference. After eating the medicine and waiting for him to lie down, he felt at ease.
Just as he was preparing to leave the camp for inspection, suddenly drums sounded loudly at the south gate, and the defenders came to report that Jingzhou soldiers had robbed the camp. Zhang Liao just sat up, and Zhang Hu hurriedly turned around and said, "The camp has been prepared for a long time. Father, just lie down, and the child will be taken care of." Can."
