Cao Mao was placed under complete house arrest.
Two soldiers stood at the door.
He couldn't leave this room.
And whether it was Guo Zi, Yang Zong, or even Sima Yan, he could no longer see him.
Master Sima didn't even leave him a book. In the empty inner room, Cao Mao was alone and looked towards the door.
Cao Mao is not afraid of loneliness, nor is he afraid of being divided by Sima Shi.
As long as Master Sima is unwilling, he will not be able to have any subordinates. Master Sima will never let Yang Zong, Guo Zu and others continue to follow him.
Cao Mao had anticipated this a long time ago.
He was just worried about Guo Zi's safety.
He was afraid that Guo Cui would break in and reprimand Sima Shi, and would insult Sima Shi in public.
He was also afraid that Guo Cui would not be able to bear the humiliation, so he drew his sword and killed himself.
The room was very dull, as if it was airtight.
The soldiers in front of the door were probably Sima Shi's die-hard loyalists. No matter what Cao Mao said, they ignored him.
In such deathly silence, Cao Mao began to think about the future.
In Luoyang, would I also be treated like this?
At this moment, the door was slowly opened.
Cao Mao was stunned and looked at the gate.
What came into view was Jia Chong's hypocritical smiling face. He walked into the room with a smile, "Your Majesty! Your confidants are here to visit you!"
He stepped aside.
The person standing behind him was Guo Zu.
Guo Zi looked very haggard and disheveled.
Cao Mao's eyes lit up and he stood up suddenly.
Jia Chong took Guo Zu's hand and pulled him into the house. The soldier then closed the door.
Guo Kui shook off Jia Chong's hand, straightened his clothes, and saluted Cao Mao.
"I pay my respects to my lord!"
"Zishou, get up, get up quickly..."
Cao Mao was smiling when he suddenly saw Guo Zui's back.
Blood seeped out from his clothes, and streaks of blood could be seen.
At that moment, Cao Mao's smile froze, his heart trembled, and he slowly looked at Jia Chong beside him.
Jia Man's face looked innocent, as if nothing had happened.
"Zi Shou...get up."
Cao Mao helped Guo Kui up. The monarch and his ministers looked at each other, but both fell silent.
Jia Chong urged helplessly: "Guo Jun, you have been thinking about His Majesty all day long and said you wanted to see him. Now that you have seen him, why don't you speak?"
Guo Zui glanced at him with disdain and said to Cao Mao: "My lord, this shameless villain actually wants us to testify against my lord. Is it true that everyone in the world is a villain like him?!"
Jia Chong's face darkened, murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but he held it back.
The general wanted to control Cao Mao through those people who got along well with Cao Mao, just like hostages, and it was difficult for Jia Chong to do so.
When he first came to the mansion, he wanted to instigate the people under Cao Mao to rebel, and wanted to collect some things that were detrimental to Cao Mao so that he could take action in the future.
He captured all the escaped servants and old soldiers under Cao Mao, using both soft and hard tactics.
But everyone remained silent and refused to betray Cao Mao.
Guo Cui even spat in his face and insulted him as a beast.
If it weren't for the fact that Guo Cui was still useful, Jia Chong would have killed him long ago.
After Guo Ji was whipped by him for dereliction of duty, he kept shouting that he wanted to see Cao Mao, and even threatened to commit suicide. Jia Chong also intentionally tightened the rope for Cao Mao and brought him here.
Cao Mao's eyes widened.
"Zi Shou! Don't speak like that!"
There was no fear in Guo Ji's eyes. He looked at Cao Mao again and asked seriously: "Will your Majesty accept the proposal of the ministers and go to Luoyang to become emperor this time?"
"Indeed."
"This is the best. My lord has great talents and strategies, and with the help of wise men in the court, I will definitely be able to create an unparalleled prosperous age."
Upon hearing this blessing, Cao Mao subconsciously felt uneasy.
Guo Ji is upright and strong, and will not tolerate humiliation, let alone be a means for others to blackmail him.
If Master Sima and others really want to use him to threaten themselves, then Guo Zi must be ready to commit suicide. This meeting is just to say goodbye to him.
Cao Mao pursed his lips and said calmly: "The talent I have today is also because of your teachings."
"You are still young. Entering the temple too early may not be a good thing."
"Therefore, I am going to recommend you to the general and let him use you again. In this way, I can go to Luoyang with confidence."
"You are half of my teacher. You stay with the general. When the general sees your virtue, he will definitely know my character as well, and he will feel free to let me govern the country."
"I know you are irritable, but I have always regarded you as my role model. If you continue to insult and insult the ministers like this, how will the people in the world view me? How will the general view me?"
"So you have to change your impatient personality."
"At three o'clock today, I want to succeed Emperor Liezu, inherit the great achievements of my ancestors, unify the world, and bring peace to the people. If I want to accomplish such a great achievement, I have to rely on the support of talented people like Duke Jia and the general. Please also ask You put the world's affairs first, and don't imitate those celebrities who are just fishing for fame."
Cao Mao warned.
The monarch and his ministers have known each other for many years and still have a good understanding of each other.
Although Guo Ji was slow, he understood what Cao Mao meant.
First of all, the phrase "The general can rest assured" is telling Guo Zi that if you stay with the general alive, the general will feel relieved about me, because you are now my handle.
In addition, "You have to rely on the general" is telling Guo Zu that he can't fall out with the general at the moment and can only survive. You can't offend them directly, otherwise you will implicate me.
The last sentence, "Don't imitate celebrities", is telling him that for the sake of world affairs, he has to temporarily commit himself to being a thief. He must first put aside his reputation and do something that goes against his inner moral values.
Guo Zi's face was a little tangled.
Cao Mao was furious, "In the past, you were the one who persuaded me all day long to put the world first, to ascend the throne early, and not to let down the temple. Why do you hesitate today?"
Guo Zhi sighed, looked in the direction of Jia Chong, and reluctantly bowed his hands.
Jia Chong hurriedly shook his head, "Guo Jun, there is no need to be polite. From now on, you and I will assist His Majesty and serve as ministers in the same court, so we should be as close as possible."
He said with some grievance: "Mr. Guo doesn't know something. The previous behavior was not my own initiative. It was really a last resort... I also have a lot of helplessness. Alas, if I hadn't begged for mercy, how could you have done it?" Will I live to see His Majesty? But you only think that I am a traitor..."
Guo Kui said nothing, but Cao Mao took Jia Chong's hand.
"Don't blame Mr. Guo for being dull. I know Mr. Jia's behavior best. If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have been able to meet the general."
"Jia Gong, Mr. Guo is not a bad person, he is just stubborn and strong. I am very afraid that he will offend others again and be punished, so I will entrust him to you. I hope you can take more care of him in the future. I am very grateful."
Jia Chong was shocked and said, "Your Majesty, don't say such words. Since your Majesty has given the order, I have to protect Mr. Guo even if I risk my life!!"
Guo Zu closed his eyes in pain.
Cao Mao glanced at him and said, "Zishou, please go back first. I have something else to talk to Mr. Jia!"
Guo Zu bowed to Cao Mao again, got up and left.
This time, Cao Mao finally saw clearly that Guo Zi's back was covered in scars and he was limping when he walked.
Cao Mao just glanced at it and continued to look at Jia Chong in front of him.
"Jia Gong, when should we go to Luoyang?"
"Your Majesty, don't be anxious. The temple is not ready to welcome you yet. It's coming soon. We can go to Luoyang in just a few days."
"I have never been to Luoyang and I don't know the etiquette. What should I do?"
Jia Chong laughed and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. When you arrive in Luoyang, someone will naturally teach you."
"It couldn't be better."
Cao Mao breathed a sigh of relief, "This is the best. The prince refused to tell me before, so I was quite uneasy."
“Prince??”
Jia Chong narrowed his eyes.
Cao Mao said: "Yes, I went to him several times before, but he was unwilling to see me... I feel that although this person has a great reputation, his virtue is far inferior to yours."
Cao Mao did not continue, but Jia Chong frowned, not knowing what he was thinking.
The two chatted casually for a few more words, and Jia Chong took his leave and left.
When Jia Chong left, the smile on Cao Mao's face suddenly disappeared.
Cao Mao's face suddenly turned ferocious when he thought of Guo Zhi's back that was covered in bloodstains just now.
Jia Chong! !
Just wait until you arrive in Luoyang! !
I must make you repay it ten times! ! !
ps: Like Du Yu, who was promoted by the Sima family, and then became loyal to the Sima family, and got the title of a loyal minister of the Jin Dynasty. He can't be said to be a thief, but like Jia Chong, who ate the Cao family and then regicide, eating the Sima family. Then, fearing defeat, he resorted to all kinds of tricks, and he was like a dog thief among dog thieves.
According to a certain hamster, Qin Hui is a warmonger compared with him.
