Brother Ruan had already received advice from Yan Qi.
He had rehearsed this scene countless times.
Moreover, Yan Qi made it clear that if he performed well, he would be reused by Li Gao and even placed in a particularly important position.
Brother Ruan disagreed.
He thought Li Gao would only treat him perfunctorily.
After all, he is King De's man, how could Li Gao reuse him?
Wouldn't that just shoot him in the foot?
The logic doesn't make sense!
Brother Ruan didn't think so much for the time being, and knelt down pitifully in front of Li Gao: "Master, if I make any mistake, just take my life, and I will definitely sacrifice my head. Why let Chen Youde San Assassinate me twice? Or even harm my family?"
Li Gao frowned and his eyes were cold: "This is pure nonsense. When will I kill you?"
Brother Ruan said: "Then Chen Youde assassinated me twice and three times. Was it his own intention? Chen Youde is your disciple. How could he dare to act without your instructions?"
"presumptuous!"
Li Gao was furious and slapped Brother Ruan on the chest: "If you dare to slander me again, I will kill you without mercy."
This palm knocked Brother Ruan away more than ten meters.
Brother Ruan's energy and blood surged, and he continued to vomit blood.
He finally tasted Li Gao's power.
To put it lightly, he has no fighting ability.
Facing Li Gao, Brother Ruan is like an earthworm, and Li Gao is like a towering tree. How can there be a fight?
Brother Ruan did what he did just now to deliberately separate Li Gao and Chen Youde from each other.
Li Gao did not admit that he ordered Chen Youde to assassinate Brother Ruan, which was equivalent to confirming the fact that Chen Youde acted without authorization and killed the imperial official.
This fact is like striking iron.
It would be terrible if Brother Ruan didn't give Li Gao a few words of provocation and Li Gao took the responsibility for Chen Youde's assassination and turned it into his order.
In that case, Chen Youde's assassination of Brother Ruan would be a matter of business.
This is not an assassination, but acting on orders.
Not only did Brother Ruan have no merit, but in order to silence him, Li Gao would also find an excuse to kill Brother Ruan.
Now, the situation is different.
Brother Ruan irritated Li Gao a few times. Li Gao didn't think clearly for a while and immediately asserted that he did not order Chen Youde to get rid of Brother Ruan.
This confirmed the fact that Chen Youde assassinated important officials of the imperial court.
Although Brother Ruan received a slap, his life was not in danger.
Not only that, once this happens, Li Gao should also provide compensation.
Otherwise, if word spreads about it, it will not only be unpleasant to hear, but it will also implicate him.
The only way is to promote Brother Ruan and stop everyone from talking about it.
Let others see clearly that he respects and values the important officials of the court and will not favor his apprentices.
Hurrah!
Troops came one after another.
The general of the military aircraft department and the captain of the Hussars, with their large troops, surrounded them.
Many ministers came in droves.
"National Master, what happened?"
"A lot of people died."
"National Master, what are your orders?"
…
Li Gao closed his eyes and let out a sigh of relief.
Brother Ruan saw that everyone had arrived and knew what to do, so he knelt down in front of Li Gao obediently.
"Master, I was so offended just now. Master, I am innocent. I have been loyal to the country for many years, devoted myself to my life, and died. I have never had any selfish motives."
"However, I was assassinated twice by Chen Youde. The first time, I was lucky enough to avoid being killed."
"This time, Chen Youde assassinated me again. Fortunately, my family returned to their parents' home, so they were saved from disaster."
The generals in the Military Aircraft Department suddenly realized.
"It turns out that it was Chen Youde who assassinated Brother Ruan."
"Who doesn't know about the conflict between the two?"
"Chen Youde wants to rise to power, but Brother Ruan is a thorn in his side. If he doesn't get rid of Brother Ruan, how can Chen Youde rise to power?"
…
Li Gao's expression was grim.
He already knew these things.
He has no intention of getting rid of Brother Ruan.
After all, Brother Ruan controls the intelligence agency.
If we really want to take action against Dahua, Brother Ruan's intelligence system plays a vital role.
However, Li Gao was well aware of Chen Youde's intention to assassinate Brother Ruan.
How could he not be clear about his apprentice's thoughts?
The problem is, Li Gao just reminded Chen Youde not to cause trouble.
But it doesn't matter.
How could Chen Youde take it to heart?
This amounts to disguised indulgence.
Anyway, Li Gao also thought about it and wanted to give Chen Youde a reputation.
If Chen Youde really killed Brother Ruan, then Chen Youde would be promoted to intelligence officer.
Anyway, Chen Youde is his apprentice and he will be reused sooner or later.
Although Brother Ruan served the court and devoted himself wholeheartedly, fundamentally speaking, he was still a member of King Duc after all.
Killing King De's right-hand man and replacing him with one of your own is more cost-effective than doing business.
Li Gao knew it well.
It was his own indulgence that made Chen Youde confident.
However, what puzzles Li Gao is that when Chen Youde assassinated Brother Ruan, it should have been Brother Ruan asking for help. Why did it become Chen Youde asking for help?
Is not this contradictory?
Li Gao understood that this was a serious matter and hurried over as quickly as possible.
In front of him was a sea of fire.
Countless people died.
But they were all burnt and could not be distinguished.
All the ministers also gathered here.
Li Gao not only wanted to give Brother Ruan an explanation, but also made a fair move so that he could show off to the officials.
Li Gao angrily scolded: "Brother Ruan, you have been loyal to the country and prayed for the people. You have gone through life and death. You are an important and loyal minister of Annan. How can you be bullied like this? How could Chen Youde be so virtuous? How dare you insult someone who prays for the people?" Official appointed by the imperial court?"
"Here, I reiterate once again that the prince who broke the law is guilty of the same crime as the common people! Even though Chen Youde is my apprentice, I will never forgive him lightly."
"Come here, capture Chen Youde quickly. I will punish him severely."
When the officials heard this, they immediately agreed.
"The National Master is devoted to the people, fair and selfless, and he is a role model for me."
"We must all learn from the selfless spirit of the National Teacher."
"The national teacher treats the national scholars well, which is heart-warming and admirable. He is impartial and selfless. He is worthy of being a national teacher."
…
Li Gao said some beautiful words and won a round of applause.
In my heart, I feel a little relieved.
How could he punish Chen Youde severely?
This is his right-hand man.
Later, if something big needs to be done, Chen Youde will need to work and contribute.
Li Gao has already thought about it. Now that the matter has come to this, it is impossible not to punish Chen Youde.
He wanted to get rid of Chen Youde's official position first, then beat him up thirty times, and then put him on death row.
This may seem cruel, but it can create an opportunity for Chen Youde to make meritorious deeds.
In that way, the charges were lifted instantly.
Just do it.
Li Gao believes that this plan is thorough and can satisfy everyone.
He looked at Brother Ruan with concern: "Master Ruan, don't worry too much. I have already sent people to capture Chen Youde. You are an important minister of the imperial court, and I will definitely seek justice for you."
"As long as Chen Youde is caught, Chen Youde will be put on death row immediately. We will have a three-stage trial and punish all crimes together. Are you satisfied with what I do?"
When Brother Ruan heard this, he knew that Li Gao was up to something.
As long as he doesn't kill on the spot, that's Li Gao's routine.
The tricks this guy plays are more thorough and slick than ordinary people.
Brother Ruan stammered: "I admire the selflessness of the Imperial Master. However, it is impossible for Chen Youde to be sent to death row. There is no need for you to send people to look for Chen Youde."
Li Gao frowned: "Why?"
Brother Ruan trailed off: "Because, Chen Youde is... already dead..."
"died?"
Li Gao was stunned on the spot, his voice rising an octave.
