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Wei Tianqing didn't see Qiao Mingtang right away, and waited for half an hour before he was taken to an elegant hall by the servants of the Governor's Mansion. There was a table full of wine and vegetables in the hall, and he entered the hall At that time, Wei Tianqing saw Qiao Mingtang sitting at the table in casual clothes.

Wei Tianqing's clothes were disheveled and his face looked tired, but now he went forward, cupped his hands and said, "Qiao Du...!" He lowered his head with a guilty look on his face.

"Wei Tongzhi, I've been worrying about you these days." Qiao Mingtang didn't get up, but just raised his hand and said, "Sit down and talk first, let's have a drink together."

Wei Tianqing said in shame, "Qiao Du, the last general defeated Liangzhou. Not only did Liangzhou's soldiers and horses almost completely annihilate, but Liangzhou City was also captured by the Northwest Army. The last general came back this time to detain Qiao Du Death penalty please!" As he was about to kneel down, Qiao Mingtang said, "Let's not talk about this, you sit down first."

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

Qiao Mingtang picked up the jug, poured wine into the two wine glasses himself, raised the wine glasses, and said, "Brother Wei, come, let's have a drink first." Without saying much, he drank it all in one gulp, Wei Tianqing didn't know Qiao Mingtang What does it mean, I can only drink it up.

"Victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs, so don't think too much about it." Qiao Mingtang put down the wine glass, picked up the wine pot again, and poured the wine slowly, "Although we are called superiors and subordinates, we are actually brothers in love. Over the years, you If you are loyal to me, I am not mean to you...!"

Wei Tianqing immediately said: "Qiao Du treats the last general with kindness, and the last general...!"

Qiao Mingtang waved his hand and said with a smile: "I won't say these things. I'm very happy that you can come back. You and I are brothers, and I won't hide anything from you. If I have something to say, I'll go straight to it."

"Yes!"

"Just before, Xiao Moyun, the head of the Ministry of War, came to report to me the news of your return." Qiao Mingtang said with a faint smile, "Do you know what he said?"

Wei Tianqing shook his head and said, "The end will be unknown."

"He told me that you may have other plans for coming back this time, and asked me to be on guard against you." Qiao Mingtang said lightly: "In addition, he also said that you defeated Liangzhou not because you were incapable of commanding the army, but because Because you have friendship with Chu Huan in private, deliberately bringing Liangzhou soldiers and horses to the Northwest Army's ambush circle is a great gift for Chu Huan...!"

Wei Tianqing's expression changed drastically, but he still said solemnly: "Qiao Du, the defeat of Liangzhou, the last general is indeed an unforgivable crime. The last general heard that the situation in Tongzhou was urgent, so he only wanted to arrive quickly, and never thought that the Northwest Army was here. Leading the snake out of the hole, this is the stupid general who fell into the trick of the Northwesterners...!"

"Brother Wei, you don't need to explain." Qiao Mingtang smiled and said, "I know you are loyal and courageous, and you will never do such a thing. Chu Huan is inherently cunning, if I were you, I would also fall for him Trick." After a pause, he said: "I'm having a drink with you here today, but I actually want to say a few heartfelt words to you."

Wei Tianqing clasped his hands and said, "Qiao Du, if it wasn't for you back then, my life would have passed away long ago. At that time, I swore that this life would be owned by Qiao Du in this life, and I would never give up."

"I believe it." Qiao Mingtang sighed: "How can I not know the love you have for me? Brother Wei, I regard you as a brother and sister. Although you give your life to me, I can't help it for you." Think about your future." With a wry smile, he said, "You and I have worked so hard all these years, and now, we have never even considered marriage...!"

Wei Tianqing said: "Qiao Du, you know about me. I am a rough man. Before I was accepted by Qiao Du, I was just a rough man who messed around in the rivers and lakes." There was pain on his face: "I was young and energetic back then. I have received a lot of grievances, accumulating... even my wretched wife was murdered. If Qiao Du hadn't rescued me, I would have passed away like her back then. Since then, I have been dead. Thinking about remarrying, this life is given to Qiao Du, and I don't want to be affected by other ties."

Qiao Mingtang stretched out his hand, grabbed Wei Tianqing's wrist, smiled lightly, and then let go, saying: "I know everything you have done for me, and because of this, I have to think about it for you too. God Qing, you have persuaded me that the Qin State is tyrannical, and the world is against Qin. This Qin State is unpopular. How can I not understand your words? But just like you, the Holy Majesty has kindness to me, and I can't be disappointed. He." Shaking his head lightly, he stretched out his hand to pick up the wine glass, drank it himself, and then continued: "Actually, I don't know, even though the Holy Majesty is in Hexi today, but... the Qin Kingdom is torn apart, the Holy Majesty It is extremely difficult to regain the lost ground and revive Daqin, the hearts of the people are gone, and the revival is nothing but whimsical."

Wei Tianqing's lips moved slightly, but no sound came out.

"Although this time we are facing each other head to head with the Northwest Army, I admit in my heart that Chu Huan has won the hearts of the people in the Northwest, and he already has the heart to fight for world hegemony...!" Qiao Mingtang said Here, he paused for a moment, and his expression became serious: "Tian Qing, the ship of Qin will be smashed to pieces by the wind and waves sooner or later, knowing this, I still want to accompany this ship, but you don't have to. "

"Joe Du...!"

Qiao Mingtang raised his hand and interrupted: "You don't need to say much, Chu Huan is in full swing now, he may really be able to achieve a career, listen to my advice, go find Chu Huan...!"

Wei Tianqing's complexion changed drastically, he got up and knelt aside, his eyes twitched, "Qiao Du, you...if you still don't believe in the last general...!"

"Why don't you understand?" Qiao Mingtang frowned and said, "Of course I won't distrust you, I just want to think about your future. If you go to find Chu Huan, Chu Huan will definitely treat you generously because of his past affection." , why do you follow the precarious broken ship of Daqin to be silent? Xiao Moyun was soliciting right and wrong in my ears. I naturally understand his intentions, but you should also be clear that Liangzhou's defeat was not all your fault, but many People insist on placing all the responsibilities on your head...!"

Wei Tianqing raised his head and said decisively: "Qiao Du, the last general will never leave Qiao Du. Since the last general was defeated, he has made up his mind to bear all the responsibilities. Nearly [-] soldiers and horses were almost all lost in the first battle. , the imperial court knows that it will definitely not let this matter go, and this matter will even implicate you, Qiao Du...!"

The corners of Qiao Mingtang's eyes twitched slightly, but Wei Tianqing said generously: "Qiao Du, the defeat this time was all due to the incompetence of the general. If the court investigates it, the general's head will be chopped off."

"Azure, you...!"

Wei Tianqing said resolutely: "My lord, after this meal is over, I implore you to detain the last general and put him in prison. Whether it is the court or the many brothers who died in battle, you must give an account."

Qiao Mingtang sighed: "Tianqing, although I am a governor and have a large group of people under my command, you are the only one who really thinks about me all the time." He sneered and said, "Of course I know that the imperial court will naturally have to pay for this defeat." If you are held accountable, the Holy Majesty will be partial, but someone will always be required to take responsibility. Because of this, I let you leave quickly. After eating this meal, you go out of the city immediately to find Chu Huan. Naturally, I have There is no way to kill me...!"

"Joe Duo!"

"Tianqing, don't say any more." Qiao Mingtang said with a wry smile, "If you stay, someone in the court will know that you and Chu Huan were close in the past. Although you are innocent, there is no guarantee that no one will speak up and slander you behind your back. This is very taboo, if you really want to punish me, I'm afraid...!" He stretched out his hand to pull Wei Tianqing up, "No matter what, even if the Holy Majesty convicts me, it won't take my life...!"

"Qiao Du, don't say anything." Wei Tianqing got up, pointed to the outside and said, "If I leave this door today, my lord will either agree to put me in prison, or if I walk out of this door, I will commit suicide immediately."

Qiao Mingtang's expression was shocked, "Tian Qing, you...!"

Wei Tianqing picked up the wine cup and raised both hands, "Sir, thanks to your great love for the general all these years, the general has nothing to repay, and I will toast you with this glass of wine at the end..., all the crimes are blamed. It is the last general who is convicted, and the court will punish the crime, and the last general will bear it all." Without further words, he raised his head to drain the wine in the glass, put down the glass, and shouted loudly towards the door: "Come on!"

A guard immediately appeared outside the door, Wei Tianqing said in a deep voice, "Get the rope, tie me up immediately, and take me into prison."

The guard was startled, not knowing why, Qiao Mingtang frowned, but Wei Tianqing shouted, "Didn't hear that?"

Wei Tianqing had followed Qiao Mingtang for many years, and his power in Xishan was naturally not weak. Although the guard was suspicious, he didn't dare to disobey his order, so he bowed his hands and retreated. Qiao Mingtang sighed: "Why are you doing this?"

Wei Tianqing said with a smile: "My lord, the only thing I can do for you now is the last one. If your lord refuses to agree, the general will go out and kill himself immediately. Your lord knows the temper of the general, and he always does what he says. , can’t tell lies.”

Qiao Mingtang was silent, and after a while, he said: "Since that's the case, according to your words, you will go to prison for a few days of grievances, but don't worry, I will explain the whole story to the Holy One, and I implore the Holy Majesty to give you a lighter sentence." Slowly got up, He reached out and patted Wei Tianqing's shoulder, "Ten days at the latest, a month at most, I will definitely let you out."

At this time several guards had come over with ropes, Wei Tianqing bowed his hands to Qiao Mingtang, without saying a word, stepped forward, put his hands behind his back, 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 away.

Several guards cupped their hands and said: "Master Zhi, you have offended me!" They went forward, but they tied Wei Tianqing very carefully, for fear that Wei Tianqing would feel uncomfortable, and the tie was not strong.

Wei Tianqing then turned around and said to Qiao Mingtang: "My lord, the troops are scattered, but I believe that in the next few days, many people will return to Yunshan, Liangzhou was defeated, and all the responsibilities will be borne by myself. My lord... My lord, please keep the other brothers."

"Don't worry, I will do what I have to do." Qiao Mingtang sighed, "Tian Qing, I haven't finished drinking the wine today. I'll prepare you a better banquet when you come out."

Wei Tianqing laughed, and several guards led Wei Tianqing back down.

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

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