"His Majesty...."
Li Sheng's voice trembled.
The conversation between Cao Mao and Jia Chong contained too much information.
It was Jia Chong who sent them here to keep an eye on Cao Mao's every move, but now, in front of them, Jia Chong shook his head and said that there was no need to monitor Cao Mao anymore.
This made them particularly frightened.
Did His Majesty already know this?
Cao Mao looked at them calmly, turned around and walked into the hall.
Everyone was suddenly at a loss, but Cao Mao knew very well.
Judging from Jia Chong's reputation and character, it is impossible not to monitor him. So far, Jia Chong has shown great enthusiasm for him.
It can be said that if he had not known what Jia Chong was like, Cao Mao would have been deceived by him.
The best skill of Jia Chong, the smiling tiger, was abolished because of Cao Mao's prophetic ability.
Think about it, if Cao Mao didn't integrate the memory of the future, would he still be able to see through the character of this dog thief? I'm afraid I won't know how ruthless this guy is until he dies.
But now, no matter how Jia Chong pretends, it's useless.
Even if Jia Chong points to his ancestral grave and swears allegiance to Cao Mao, Cao Mao will not believe him.
However, now is a good opportunity to take advantage of.
Cao Mao will not let it go.
After he walked into the west hall, he said calmly: "Li Sheng comes in, and the others are waiting."
No one dared to disobey and never went in together like they had done a few days ago.
Li Sheng lowered his head, walked into the hall together, and closed the door.
When Li Sheng knelt in front of Cao Mao with a pale face, Cao Mao just sighed.
"I have never treated you badly. If Jia Chong hadn't told you, I wouldn't have known you were sent by him to keep an eye on me."
Li Sheng raised his head in fear and looked at the emperor in front of him.
He immediately burst into tears, "Your Majesty, please spare my life!"
Cao Mao shook his head, "Jia Chong, in order to save his own life, would sacrifice anyone...even his own relatives, let alone you people?"
"I treat you as a confidant and have never looked down upon you. Why do you treat me like this?"
"Your Majesty...he used my family as a threat. I lost my parents when I was young. I was raised by my elder brother. I..."
Looking at Li Sheng crying in front of him, Cao Mao did not reprimand him again.
"It turns out it's for my family."
"That's understandable. What can compare to the love of family?"
Cao Mao raised his head, his face very sad.
"Although I don't have an elder brother, there were people who took care of me as their junior... I don't know if he has been wronged now..."
Cao Mao looked at him again, "Get up, I won't blame you."
"If Jia Chong still wants you to keep an eye on him in the future, then just do as he is told. I won't make it difficult for you. Protect your brother."
Li Sheng only felt ashamed.
Cao Mao was the first nobleman to treat him as a human being.
His face turned red, and his brother's appearance appeared in his mind, suppressing some of his crazy thoughts again and again.
Li Sheng burst into tears again.
After a long time, Li Sheng walked out of the inner hall and looked at the other chamberlain with red eyes.
"Your Majesty lets you in."
Zhou Sheng lowered his head and walked into the inner hall in silence.
In this way, Cao Mao summoned them one by one.
They didn't know what Cao Mao said to each other inside.
This is truly a rare opportunity.
After Cao Mao met these people, he finally found the person he wanted to meet most.
"Jiao Jun!!"
Cao Mao didn't dare to make too much noise, but excitedly stepped forward and took Uncle Jiao's hand.
This was the first private conversation between the monarch and his minister.
Uncle Jiao's eyes were red and he was about to bow to Cao Mao, but Cao Mao held him tightly.
"Jiao Jun! This doesn't have to be the case between you and me!"
"You are the only confidant I have in the entire temple, and my life is entrusted to your hands!"
"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"
Jiao Bo hurriedly talked about the situation outside, "I brought the news to Lord Guanqiu. He still has people in the city. They are spreading the news about Zhuge Dan's affair with Sima Shi everywhere. The city has already spread the news!"
"Everyone despised Zhuge Dan's behavior."
"Mr. Guanqiu asked me to tell Your Majesty that he is willing to die for you. There is also a man named Liu Lu in his house... He also said so..."
Uncle Jiao spoke very quickly. He knew that he could not delay for too long and informed him of the situation outside the palace in detail.
Cao Mao then said: "Okay, okay, you are inside the palace, and there are Guanqiudian and Liu Lu outside the palace. Why should I be afraid of him, Master Sima?!"
"During this period, you should not go to them again. Jia Chong, a thief like this, will definitely tighten supervision. So, you can contact some trustworthy people in the palace. I am not familiar with this place, but you can Been here for many years..."
"You must know who are sincerely loyal to the temple. You can contact them secretly..."
Jiao Bo hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I think Rencong Li Zhao is a trustworthy person."
"I have known him for many years. He is an upright and loyal person. Because of his uprightness, he offended many people and was unable to be promoted. He is very skilled in martial arts. Most of the guards in the temple are headed by him..."
"Okay! I believe in Mr. Jiao! Since he was recommended by Mr. Jiao, he must be a wise man!"
"minister...."
Uncle Jiao originally wanted to praise him more, but he didn't expect the emperor to be so straightforward.
He saluted Cao Mao again, "I will never let down your majesty's high expectations!"
Soon, Uncle Jiao walked out of the inner hall with red eyes, followed by Zhao Cheng.
Cao Mao soon had a private conversation with the Huangmen, the servants. Everyone had different expressions, and there was no longer the usual atmosphere.
But Cao Mao's attitude towards them remained the same, without any change.
He smiled and said: "Everyone, what happened in the past is in the past. From now on, Mr. Jia will assist me. This situation will never happen again."
"Let's get some food!"
The day passed in such a hurry.
When Li Zhao arranged today's rotation and was about to leave, Uncle Jiao suddenly appeared beside him. Li Zhao was stunned but ignored him.
"Ziliang...Have you heard about what happened in the palace today?"
"Um..."
Li Zhao's attitude was very cold.
Uncle Jiao smiled bitterly, of course he knew why.
When Jia Chong found everyone and threatened and induced them, Li Zhao remained silent and used silence to express his position.
Jia Chong was furious and wanted to kill him.
It's a pity that the leader of the palace guards' wife's surname is Bian.
That's right, the Bian of Taizu's Queen Wuxuan, Mrs. Bian.
Jia Chong was not a Sima Shi, so he could only change his official position and choose another person to be the leader of the guards. He changed from "captain" to "vice-captain".
At that time, Jiao Bo, who directly agreed to Jia Chong's request, was regarded by Li Zhao as a disloyal and unjust villain.
From then on, Li Zhao never gave Uncle Jiao a good look.
But it was Li Zhao's attitude that made Jiao Bo willing to believe him.
The two have known each other for many years, and Uncle Jiao knew what kind of person he was.
"Li Jun, I don't have a wife as strong as yours. If I disobey, I would have been executed long ago. I don't blame you for despising me because of this. However, if I don't keep my own life, how can I assist the virtuous king? How can I clear up His Majesty’s doubts?”
Li Zhao still didn't look at him, his expression indifferent.
"I have never blamed, Tao, we are different, we do not conspire against each other."
"How do you know we are not the same people?"
Li Zhao was stunned and looked at Uncle Jiao.
"You are not me, how can you know my ways?"
"Isn't Li Jun's way to eradicate national traitors from the world?"
Jiao Bo spoke very quietly and did not dare to shout "National Thief Sima Shi" in front of everyone.
Li Zhao's eyes suddenly changed when he looked at Uncle Jiao.
If he hadn't known about Uncle Jiao's character, Li Zhao would have doubted whether he was sent by Jia Chong to trap him.
Uncle Jiao said calmly: "This is not the place to talk, don't stop, go out..."
The two of them walked towards the palace gate one after another.
"Your Majesty's benevolence must have been witnessed by Mr. Li."
"You understand the grievances your Majesty has suffered better than I do."
"But your Majesty is a very wise emperor. He will never be easily deceived by thieves... He asked me to recommend someone trustworthy. When I mentioned your name, he immediately asked me to come to you."
"Li Jun, you have a strong wife and family, unlike me, who comes from a humble family. If you can be an official with peace of mind, you will be able to serve as a school captain sooner or later..."
"Are you willing to abandon all this glory and wealth and die with me?"
Li Zhao raised his head indifferently and stared into the distance.
"There are times when a real man doesn't do something, and then he can do something about it."
"For the sake of the righteousness of the world, why would you hesitate to die?!"
