The next day, there was a rumor that someone sneaked into the dungeon of Dali Temple to kill the resentful criminal but failed. However, Dali Temple not only did not stop it but just kept silent.

However, the many constables patrolling the streets and the Jinwu Guards' investigations when entering and exiting the city gates by Chang'an County Office are sure that the rumors may be the truth.

And in the Han Palace, Li Ke met Du Yu, who was called the Living King of Hell.

Li Ke looked at Du Yu who was less than thirty years old and of medium figure, and had a pale face and a pair of slender fingers because he stayed in prison all year round. He did not speak, but looked at him in detail.

Du Zhuo was the same and wondered why His Highness the King of Han looked for him. Seeing Li Ke who was young but heroic in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The rumors were indeed true. The King of Han was a master of the people.

However, Du Zhuo did not lose his etiquette because of this. Seeing Li Ke looking at him, he hurriedly saluted Li Ke, "The little official has seen Your Highness!"

"Prison Du?"

Li Ke raised his voice and asked inquiring.

"It's the little official Du Zhuo!"

Du Yu said respectfully.

"Please get up!"

Li Ke suddenly stood up and helped Du Zhuo up, "Please sit down!"

"The little official dare not!"

Du Yu said that he felt very upset when Li Ke wanted to see him, and he did not dare to accept Li Ke's etiquette to him.

"Du Zhuo, don't have any ideas. I saw you today because I just heard your story last night. Why would I have met you sooner."

Li Ke said bluntly.

"I wonder what your highness is doing to find a minor official?"

Du Yu asked, he dared not believe Li Ke's words too much, and always carefully answered Li Ke's words with a respectful attitude.

"Du Zhuo, please sit down. I don't like letting others stand and talk."

Seeing that Du Zhuo was wary of him, Li Ke did not want to beat around the bush and said bluntly, "The purpose of calling you to the mansion today is because I heard a story about you last night. People call you the Living King of Hell, saying that any prisoner who keeps his mouth shut will not speak without saying anything as long as he is tortured.

This is what I value for, so I only returned to make an exception and met you in my mansion today.

I want to ask you something, I want to recruit you into the Black Guard, are you willing?"

Li Ke's words were no less than a bolt from the blue to Du Zhuo. He did not expect that he, who was notorious, would be invited by Li Ke.

Not only did outsiders despise him, but even his family members did not give him any good looks. He said that his methods of treating prisoners were too cruel, because of this reason, he is still in a state of disgrace.

But he has always adhered to his principles and believed that since he chose to use punishment, he must do his best to do this.

But he didn't expect that Li Ke, the dignified King of Han, would value him and invite him to join his personal guards when others despise him.

Du Zhuo could not believe it, nor was he sure whether what Li Ke said was the truth.

Li Ke naturally understood what Du Zhuo was thinking and smiled, "Don't you believe me?"

Do you think this king is making a fuss?”

Du Zhuo did not answer Li Ke, but said with a serious expression, "Have you never heard of the infamy of the minor officials in Chang'an?"

Li Ke smiled. He knew why Du Zhuo misunderstood whether he really invited him. After knowing the reason, Li Ke naturally knew how to conquer Du Zhuo for his own use.

He glanced at Du Yu, who looked a little pale, and said in a deep voice, "Du Yu, I appreciate your talents and will not care about the evaluation and opinions of others on you.

I think that if anyone looks at what you do from your standpoint, he will definitely not misunderstand you again."

Li Ke said here, a hint of excitement appeared on Du Yu's face, but what Li Ke wanted was not the result. He continued, "But, this sentence just now was not what I wanted to say to you. What I want to tell you is that the main reason why I appreciate you is your rigorous attitude towards what you do, just like what you said, "I did this only because of the jailer's duties. There are only prisoners in front of the jailer without morality.

’I appreciate your strict self-discipline and leading by example.”

"Your Highness!"

Du Yu said in a choked tone that Li Ke's words did come to his heart, just as he thought he was that the reason he did this was to do his best to do what he did.

But no one can understand him, all that is people hate and hate him.

I didn't expect that the nobles in front of me, the dignified King of Han, would understand themselves and their hearts.

"Du Zhuo, I have finished what I should say. Now I want to ask you, I want to recruit you to the Black Guard, are you willing?"

Li Ke asked again, his attitude of speaking was still modest and he did not use his identity and rights to force Du Yu to join the Black Guard.

"Prison Du is willing to join the Black Guard to serve His Highness!"

In addition to being moved by Li Ke's words, Du Yu also infected him with his kind attitude.

"good!"

Li Ke was happy and stepped forward to help Du Zhuo up, "I will now order someone to report to the Dali Temple Minister Sun Fujia, saying that you have been transferred to my palace. You should clean up first, and come to the palace to report to you in the evening. I will welcome you."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Du Zhuo felt relieved and joined the Black Guard again, so he no longer had pretentiousness. He bowed and replied, and then withdrew from Juyi Palace.

Du Yu left, and Li Ke returned to the study and wrote a letter to ask Yingwei to go to Dali Temple to hand it over to Sun Fujia. The content of the letter was about transferring Du Yu to the Black Guard.

The Yingwei came to Dali Temple soon after, and Sun Fujia happened to be in Dali Temple. After reading Li Ke's letter, he ordered the copywriting of Dali Temple to handle the relevant procedures for Du Zhuo. Du Zhuo quickly handed over the position he had in his hands because of Sun Fujia's orders and came to the Han Palace in the afternoon.

When Du Yu came to the Han Palace, Li Ke ordered Yang En to hold a banquet, and he asked Du Yu to welcome him.

Du Zhuo wanted to refuse, but after Li Ke's repeated requests, he agreed to the request to welcome him.

The banquet had been set up, and everyone gathered in the side hall of Juyi Hall. Du Yu saw that everyone in the Han Palace looked like Yang En, Chen Qi, Wang Zhongchang and Zhu Tong were all very friendly to him. It was useless because he was not good at Chang'an City and was disgusted or neglected himself. He secretly vowed to himself that Li Ke must be a good man.

During the meal, Li Ke was kind and everyone in the mansion was very friendly to Du Zhuo. The meal was very pleasant, and it also attracted Du Zhuo's heart.

After the banquet, Du Yu joined the Black Guard and was appointed by Li Ke as a member of the Black Guard's intelligence department, mainly responsible for the presiding of the criminals.

Du Zhuo was very satisfied with Li Ke's appointment and soon devoted himself to his work.

Time flies very quickly, and Li Ke, who never leaves the palace, either rides horses and practices swords in the backyard or reads books and calligraphy in the study every day.

And he had unknowingly spent five days in such a dull day.

On this day, he was reading a book in the study, and saw Chen Qi hurried to the study. When Li Ke saw Chen Qi's appearance, he asked, "Chen Qi, what happened? Looks like you are in a hurry?"

"Your Highness, the last general just received the news that Wei Zheng and others in charge of the poisoning case of the queen and imperial concubine have obtained a lot of evidence in the past few days, and they want to reopen the trial of the case."

Chen Qi calmed down his emotions and said.

"are you sure?"

Li Ke asked, "When will the party start?"

"The news that the Eagle Guards who have been passed to the mansion will definitely not be fake."

Chen Qi said, "But Wei Zheng and others did not confirm that the trial would be held that day, and the Eagle Guard did not get the specific time."

"kindness!"

Li Ke nodded and said, "I am waiting for this day. It is indeed time to close the Internet."

Li Ke said here in a deep voice, with a sharp look on his face, "Immediately, tell the Eagle Guard to confirm the date of their meeting."

"promise!"

Chen Qi bowed and replied, turning around and leaving the study room.
Chapter completed!