With Zhao Gao's status, he doesn't need to come for this kind of thing at all, he can just let a young eunuch come.
Unexpectedly, he not only came to announce the decree to Lian Liangcai in person, but also bent down to help Lian Liangcai up. For a while, people around him were talking a lot.
Some of the officials' subordinates even saw it and wondered if Zhao Gao wanted to take in good and honest people as his own?
If this is the case, then Lian Liangcai's identity will be redefined, and people will look at him with a sense of scrutiny.
Lian Liangcai has been in the court for many years. Although he is an upright person and does not like those intrigues, it does not mean that he cannot understand twists and turns.
In particular, Zhao Gao was too eager to tie himself to him in front of so many people.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhao."
After saying that, Lian Liangcai took the imperial edict with both hands and secretly pushed the purse back with his hands.
His attitude was very respectful and humble, without any flattery or humility. There was even some alienation in his words, obviously asking Zhao Gao to draw a clear line.
Then he stood up and motioned to the butler beside him with his eyes.
The housekeeper understood immediately, took out a bulging purse, walked to the little eunuch next to Li Si, and forcefully thrust the purse into the eunuch's hand.
Lian Liangcai looked at Zhao Gao, the expression on his face was very firm, "It's just a small thought but not a sign of respect. Thank you to the eunuchs."
"This money should be used as a lucky draw, I hope you won't be too short."
No one would say anything about this approach. After all, after being promoted, it is normal to give some money to the person who comes to deliver the order.
This cooking is obviously to draw a clear line with Zhao Gao.
Zhao Gao naturally noticed it, and his originally smiling expression suddenly turned gloomy.
With his back to the crowd of onlookers, he raised a faint sneer at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were as cold as a snake spitting out letters.
However, his expression returned to normal just for a moment, as if the person just now was not him.
"Congratulations to Mr. Lian on your promotion."
Seeing Zhao Gao's smiling face, Lian Liangcai was not affected at all. He looked at him resolutely, with the smile in his eyes not reaching his eyes, and said politely: "Thank you, Mr. Zhao."
"It's a pity that my home is simple, so I won't invite you to sit in."
"If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely thank Mr. Zhao."
"Hmph!" Zhao Gao originally thought about talking to Lian Liangcai after entering the house, but he didn't expect that he wouldn't even let him in.
How afraid are you of having anything to do with yourself? !
"Lord Lian is really good!"
"Then the old slave takes leave!"
As he said that, he glared at Lian Liangcai fiercely, turned around, threw up his sleeves, and left.
After watching him walk away, Lian Liang turned around and returned to his house. He also had the door closed to block all sight from the outside.
As soon as he entered the door, he looked at the brand new official uniform. He gently touched it with his calloused hands. His excitement could be seen in the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, as well as the deep solemnity and worry in his eyes.
Steward Qi Cao stood beside him. Seeing that he remained silent, he couldn't help but ask: "Sir, Zhao Gao is a popular figure in front of His Majesty. If you don't give him face, how will he gain a foothold in the court in the future?"
Lian Liangcai stood there, looking away from his official uniform, and chuckled.
"You've been with me for many years. When have I ever cared about this?"
"The previous commander of Xianyang, Yan Le, relied on Zhao Gao's support to do evil in Xianyang!"
"Now that His Majesty has asked me to serve as the Xianyang Order, he naturally values my talents. I can't learn those tricks that follow others, and I am not willing to learn them!"
Having followed Lian Liangcai for many years, Qi Cao knew his master's temperament and sighed deeply.
I couldn't help but exhort you: "Sir, be careful that walls have ears."
"The King of Hell is so hard to deal with. He just got promoted, so it's better to be careful."
This time Lian Liangcai didn't say anything, he just thought in his heart that he had never had many connections in the court, and people had already started talking about the selection of Xianyang Ling.
He also thought that he could be promoted, but he also knew that his character was impossible. His Majesty probably didn't even know who he was and had never even heard of his name.
Now that he has been promoted, someone must have said good things to him. He wants to know who this person is and what his purpose is?
"Go and investigate. What happened in the DPRK and China these days?"
"Especially regarding the Xianyang Order, someone must have said something in front of His Majesty. It would be best to investigate this person."
After saying this, perhaps thinking of his identity, he added another instruction: "It's okay to spend some money and ask."
Qi Cao knew Lian Liangcai's character. He always wanted results in whatever he did and did not want to be blamed.
"Here, old slave, let's go now."
…
Lian Liangcai's incident caused a great shock in the court. No one except Li Si would have thought that the Xianyang Order incident would fall on him in the end.
Especially Zhao Gao, who went to announce the decree, he didn't expect that Lian Liangcai would be so disrespectful to him!
Returning to his room, he threw everything on the floor in a rage.
After a while, he shouted towards the door: "Come here!"
The little eunuch at the door was Zhao Gao's confidant Yan Tong. Hearing Zhao Gao's voice, he immediately pushed the door open and entered.
Standing at the door, calming down, feeling a little uneasy, I felt relieved after thinking that nothing was being done improperly.
"See my lord."
Zhao Gao didn't look at his movements, and tapped his fingers on the table, "Dong dong dong."
"How is the investigation of those who committed corruption?"
Not angry with himself, Yan Tong breathed a sigh of relief and was a little happy in his heart. He had already done all these things.
He lowered his head and said in a calm voice: "Everything has been investigated, and the evidence is all ready."
"All the evidence that was unfavorable to you has been destroyed and will never be traced to your head."
Zhao Gao nodded. He had been making false evidence in the past few days, just to protect his own people and then create a group of fake "corrupt officials".
Of course, there are some truly corrupt officials among them, but they are just people who are disrespectful to themselves.
This time, he will trample under his feet those who once laughed at and looked down upon him!
"good!"
"Add Lian Liangcai's name to the list!"
"Since you don't want to be used by me, there is no need to keep it!"
Hearing this, Yan Tong raised his head in surprise. He did not expect that Zhao Gao would be so bold now.
That Lian Liangcai was just promoted by His Majesty. If he were to say that Lian Liangcai was corrupt now, wouldn't that be a slap in His Majesty's face?
"Sir, is this too risky?"
"Lian Liang is the candidate proposed by the Prime Minister. If he is removed now, will the Prime Minister intervene in this matter?"
