You can doubt the character of the Blackwater tribesmen, but there is no need to doubt the intelligence files they produced, because they rely on these things to survive and survive.
So when Cao Guobang opened the copper strip with trembling hands, the result was already determined. All the sophistry seemed so dispensable in the black and white words on the copper strip, and all the emotions were gathered on his face and eyes. .
His face was pale and his eyes were panicked.
"You, you..." Cao Guobang squeezed the copper bar tightly, raised his head suddenly, looked at Shen Hao, and said the first word loudly, and then as if he was afraid of something, the voice behind him suddenly became weak. I couldn't even finish the last sentence.
It’s not that I have nothing to say, it’s that I don’t know where to start.
There is a word called "ashamed to speak". It would be perfect to use it on Cao Guobang now.
Cao Guobang, who was born in an aristocratic family, received the old learning inherited from the previous dynasty by the Jing Jiu Dynasty, as well as the new learning of equal weight that emerged from the Jing Jiu Dynasty himself. Both kinds of learning have a crucial word: morality.
The people of the Jingjiu Dynasty respected "morality" and believed that it was the foundation for human beings to stand in heaven and earth, and it was the bottom line that both monks and ordinary people needed and must abide by.
A person who is immoral and immoral is not worthy of respect and trust, nor is he a popular person.
In the temple, morality is the primary criterion for measuring a person.
In the market, morality is the basic basis for distinguishing whether a person is good or bad.
Of course, these are all just words. In fact, there are too few people who can be moral and virtuous. Everyone has some flaws. It is normal for everyone to have some flaws. There is no harm in having a dark heart as long as they don't take action. These are not understood in the heart. Announcement.
Including scandalous things like removing ashes, if no one knows about it, you just do it. The thicker ones may even secretly enjoy it and be proud of it.
But filth is always filth, it cannot be seen in the light and cannot be brought to the table. Just like Cao Guobang now, he felt like he was standing naked in front of Shen Hao. The shame and anger almost filled his chest and overflowed into his throat, making him open his mouth to speak and defend. But in the end, I didn’t know how to start talking about it.
It turned red, green, and then turned pale. Seeing this change in his face, Shen Hao, who was sitting opposite and drinking tea, grinned from the corner of his mouth to his ears.
Fun, really fun.
Shen Hao suddenly felt an inexplicable feeling of relief from venting his anger. It was very interesting to see the supposedly superior left prime minister in front of him, who was restless in front of him.
After sighing for a while, business was still important, so Shen Hao smiled and comforted: "Don't be so surprised, Prime Minister Cao. Black Flag Camp is a subordinate of Xuanqing Guard, and Xuanqing Guard has the responsibility of monitoring the world. In the eyes of some others, "Daily life" may be "special" in our eyes. In addition, the people below are always a little restless, so they will make some strange news from time to time.
But please don’t worry, Mr. Cao. The doctors who know the lives of the two young masters and young ladies have been captured by our people and have been sent to the commanding office of the Black Flag Camp in Fengri City overnight for custody. They will be treated as felons. Except for me, who else There is no right to interrogate or contact them, so there is absolutely no risk of the information leaking.
Haha, as for our Black Flag Camp, our tone has always been compact, so Prime Minister Cao can rest assured. "
It seemed like a well-intentioned consolation, but it almost made Cao Guobang angry and scolded him.
You keep saying "Don't be surprised", but isn't it you, Master Shen, who brought this matter out to the public?
It sounds nice to say that he has controlled the key words and will not let the news leak out, but doesn't this prevent all possibilities of recovery? Is this not holding the handle?
The anger ignited in his heart and the emotions that gradually came back to him made Cao Guobang take a deep breath, pick up the half-filled teacup, take a big sip, and then put it down heavily.
The thud sounded as if Cao Guobang was warning himself to cheer up and not be confused by fright. The hungry wolf in front of him might pounce on him at any time and bite his throat off when he wasn't prepared.
"Mr. Shen, as you said, the words of this place are hard to hear. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. Cao Guobang, an old man, is not a rotten person. It is better to be straightforward."
Cao Guobang understood that things were unexpectedly bad, but he did not despair. After all, Shen's series of actions showed that he was not prepared to make it public, so he had other aspirations. Let’s ask clearly first to see what this hungry wolf likes about him.
The smile on Shen Hao's face faded a lot, because always smiling brightly would be a bit too proud, and it was really not in Cao Guobang's favor. Hearing Cao Guobang's words, he said seriously: "I have always admired Prime Minister Cao for his quick words. Therefore, I have processed the information obtained by the subordinates this time. This not only blocks the outside world from possible doubts about you, Prime Minister Cao, but also the internal suspicion of our Black Flag Camp. I also issued a punishment order. I will never let this matter spread.
Haha, in fact, Prime Minister Cao now holds the top spot in the temple, and has always been a noble person that everyone in the Black Flag Camp wants to get closer to. But he often suffers from the bad reputation of Black Flag Camp and has no chance to listen to the training in front of Cao Xiang. This time he came unexpectedly, just to form a good relationship with Cao Xiang. "
Cao Guobang's face turned darker. In his opinion, the more the man named Shen said this, the bigger his intentions were. He waved his hand and sighed: "Master Shen, do you want to capture me, Cao Guobang, and use it for your Black Flag Camp?"
It can't be for money, nor can it be for power. Because there is no shortage of the former in the Black Flag Camp, and the latter is not something Cao Guobang can afford. The Xuanqing Guard was not under the jurisdiction of the official department. It was a self-contained system that relied on the emperor for its livelihood.
If it’s not for money or power, it’s just for people. Cao Guobang could think of himself as the only person who could be favored by the Black Flag Camp, and he held the post of left prime minister of the Jingjiu Dynasty.
Shen Hao also didn't expect that Cao Guobang would be so smart and react so quickly. The other party guessed his intention even before he said anything. This saves a lot of words.
"Xiang Cao is serious. The Black Flag Camp is only the eyes and ears, at most one or two sharp thorns used to pick out abscesses. It has neither the ability nor the ambition to do anything else. What I am curious about is the daily life of the world, and what I care about is this temple. There is a mixture of light and dark news from above and below. Prime Minister Cao can regard Xiaguan's presumptuous invitation as a "good cause". You will give Black Flag Camp the news he wants to know, and Black Flag Camp will repay you with sincerity and let you Sit tight and have no worries.”
Cao Guobang picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He carefully savored the high-sounding words Shen Hao said in his heart and savored the hidden deeds inside.
After a long while, Cao Guobang looked at Shen Hao meaningfully and asked: "Your commander, Pang Da, has always regarded himself as a solitary minister. I didn't expect that you, Master Shen, would have a different flavor. Aren't you afraid of being labeled as a clique for personal gain?" hat?"
"No, no, no, Prime Minister Cao misunderstood. The Black Flag Camp has never formed a clique, let alone selfish interests. It is just a "good relationship" with you. If you feel that this statement is inappropriate, you can also change it to another one, um, such as "Each one takes what he wants" Required"?"
