Cheng Yaojin's eyes widened and he looked like he had been wronged. He shouted at the top of his lungs: "We have been straightforward all our lives and have never played tricks. I don't know how much we have suffered for this. But we are still like that today. In this life It can’t be changed!”
Wang Shoushi had a headache. This was obviously off topic. Who cares about your character?
Furthermore, who knows that you are ranked second in the imperial court for your generous reputation, and the second is Fang Jun. You two are usually arrogant and domineering, and you have a shitty character!
He quickly changed the topic back: "I would also like to ask Mr. Lu to think carefully about whether he has seen the battle report and the details of the situation at that time."
Cheng Yaojin may seem rough and arrogant, but in fact he has a delicate mind. He is a typical example of someone who has a "pig-like face but a bright heart". As soon as he followed Wang Shoushi's words in his mind, he figured out the meaning.
He just took a look at the battle report and put it back where it belonged, but Li Ji told Wang Shoushi that the battle report was "suddenly stolen", which was obviously a trick to him...
He began to interrupt: "With all due respect, I would like to ask, does this mean that you suspect that I stole the Lao Shizi battle report, so you came to question me?"
Wang Shoushi patiently forced out a smile that was uglier than crying, shook his head and said: "Of course not, it's just that the battle report is of great importance and was stolen for no reason, so our family needs to investigate clearly and ask Mr. Lu to tell the truth."
Cheng Yaojin nodded: "That means you don't suspect that I stole the battle report?"
Wang Shoushi: "Of course not."
"Oh, all right."
Cheng Yaojin breathed a sigh of relief and patted his furry chest, looking relieved: "As long as you don't doubt me, then you can go, I don't know anything."
Wang Shoushi: "..."
Isn't it too shameless to act like a rogue?
He lowered his face and said coldly: "This matter is of great importance and has wide implications. Please don't make any mistakes, Duke Lu."
Cheng Yaojin's face straightened, and he immediately said seriously: "That day, the British public military officer was summoned. When I went there, the British public officer just went to the toilet, and a scribe came in with a battle report. I casually asked what the important matter was, and the scribe said It was the Chang'an battle report, so I didn't ask any more questions. When the British Duke came back and saw him sitting in the festival hall, he got very angry and said that military discipline was strict and should not be trampled upon. ...The theft of the battle report is related to the British public? Come on, let me tell you, I think the British public is very suspicious of this matter. I have long been dissatisfied with him. He is mysterious and sneaky all day long. There must be something fishy, and it was even more inexplicable that he drove me away that day..."
Wang Shoushi said angrily: "Our family just came here to hear the news, how can we doubt the British Lord?"
Cheng Yaojin laughed boldly: "You asked me this, but you still don't doubt the British Lord? Haha, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm not one of those who speaks ill of people behind their backs, and I will definitely not tell the British Lord about your suspicions today. That's peace of mind. That guy may seem gentle and steady, but he's actually full of bad intentions. If he notices that you're investigating him, you must be careful at all times. You might shoot a cold arrow from the woods beside the road while you're walking. ."
These words seemed to be nonsense and seemed to add insult to injury, but Wang Shoushi was horrified.
If the whole thing was really Li Ji's warning to Dong Gong and Fang Jun, then if he was investigating the battle report like this right now, maybe Li Ji would really kill people and silence them...
If such a great man, who was a famous commander in the world, an honorable minister in the court, and the prime minister and assistant of the court, and had a large number of soldiers, had evil intentions towards him, even if he was a mere servant, he would not be able to escape the poisonous hand even if he was protected by dead soldiers.
Thinking in his mind, he said: "If what Duke Lu said is true, it would be best. Otherwise, I'm afraid there will be serious consequences, which you cannot bear."
He felt that pressure should be put on Cheng Yaojin to stop talking nonsense.
But he had forgotten Cheng Yaojin's temper, which could only be threatened by a mere chamberlain?
"Ho!"
Cheng Yaojin sneered and changed his face instantly: "What a joke! I followed His Majesty in the south and north, and made great achievements. Apart from Your Majesty and the laws of the country, who else dares to be arrogant in front of me? The king's servant is no more than an eunuch.
Are those things without eggs trying to imitate the likes of Zhang, Zhao, Xia and Guo, gain the seal of permanent servant, control the court, and harm the loyal and good?"
"Zhang Zhao Xia Guo" refers to the group of eunuchs such as Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Xia Yun, Guo Sheng and others during the reign of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, also known as the "Ten Constant Attendants". These eunuchs themselves levied excessive taxes and sold their official positions, while their fathers, brothers and children
It spread all over the country, rampant in the countryside, causing harm to the people, causing resentment in the government and the public, and was regarded as an example of eunuchs and chaos in government.
Wang Shoushi's pale face became increasingly pale, and he stared at Cheng Yaojin with dark eyes. Before he could speak, he saw Cheng Yaojin move forward, leaning forward to meet his eyes, his eyes widened.
The two elders said: "Why, are you staring at me? Someone is here!"
"Hoola!"
The soldiers outside the tent swarmed in and surrounded Wang Shoushi with eager eyes. As soon as Cheng Yaojin gave the order, they cut the eunuch into pieces!
Cheng Yaojin became more and more arrogant. He looked at Wang Shoushi and shouted: "Don't accept it? Come on, come on, do you dare to say the words that threatened me just now? I will chop you into pieces and feed you to the dogs today. I scolded you for having no eggs. Is it true?"
Is the scolding wrong? If you really are a man with eggs, then threaten me again. Before I chop you into pieces, I will treat you like a nobody."
"Choke"
The soldiers drew their swords in their hands one after another, the swords were shining brightly and filled with murderous intent.
Wang Shoushi was so angry that he almost went crazy. He was originally a personal servant of Emperor Gaozu, and later helped His Majesty Li Er seize the country and inherit the throne. He was trusted and respected by His Majesty Li Er. His status was so high. How could he have ever been humiliated like this?
But he clearly felt Cheng Yaojin's unabashed murderous intent. As long as he said the threat he just said seriously, this fool would dare to order him to be chopped into pieces...
Wang Shoushi nodded slightly, his face was so gloomy that he was about to drip. His rickety body seemed to be a little straighter. His fierce eyes were like poisonous snakes that choose people to eat. He stared at Cheng Yaojin for a long time, and finally suppressed his anger and said coldly.
He said: "I also ask Mr. Lu not to forget the humiliation he has done to our family today. I will repay you tenfold in the future. I hope Mr. Lu will take care of himself."
Cheng Yaojin raised his chin arrogantly: "Who are you trying to scare? You're just a eunuch relying on His Majesty's decree to pretend to be a tiger. If you dare to make any more noise, I will chop off your dog's head!"
As expected, Wang Shoushi didn't say anything anymore, turned around, walked through the rows of horizontal knives, and walked out of the tent.
The soldier looked at Wang Shoushi's back as he disappeared at the entrance of the tent, and asked Cheng Yaojin: "Commander, do you want to kill him or not?"
Cheng Yaojin hesitated a little, shook his head, and sighed: "This eunuch is good at forbearing, but he doesn't give us a chance to get angry... Kill him!"
He raised his foot and kicked his own soldier, and cursed: "You have been fighting and killing all day long, can you get any results? I have to keep a close eye on every part of the camp. This gelding has many dead soldiers. Everyone is a master, but don't let me have my head cut off while I'm sleeping in a daze."
He did have the intention to kill Wang Shoushi directly. This old castrated dog was like a poisonous snake. He relied on His Majesty's edict to stir up trouble and trouble. Sooner or later, he would be a disaster.
But after weighing the pros and cons, he still resisted taking action...
Thinking of the reason why Wang Shoushi came today, he couldn't help but spit hard, gritted his teeth and cursed: "Xu Maogong, this insidious villain, is simply not a son of a man! Mother, if you want to send a message to the East Palace, just go and deliver it, but you keep me in the dark I took the blame for you, you damn girl!"
Li Ji deliberately placed the battle report in front of him, making sure that he would read it and inform Fang Jun. In this way, Li Ji's purpose of preserving the East Palace was achieved, but he passed the responsibility of reporting the news to him. , and then he was targeted by Wang Shoushi...
Scratching his head irritably, he returned to the chair and sat down, thinking about the current situation.
Although he never belittled himself, he also realized that his wisdom was still far behind that of Li Ji, so he was manipulated by others.
But now that the matter has come to this, he is not afraid even if he is targeted by Wang Shoushi. Just like he shouted at Wang Shoushi just now, who in the world can cure him? If His Majesty Li Er is here, even if he is given a glass of wine, he will drink it, but Now that His Majesty has passed away, the only thing that can cure him is the national law. But if there is no real evidence, what can the national law do to him?
He already knew the situation in Chang'an, and Fang Er had never let him down. After receiving his information, he made a prompt decision. Without any hesitation, he mobilized all his elite troops to capture the Jinguangmen, turning the situation around in one fell swoop and forcing the Guanlongmen clan into a desperate situation.
From Li Ji's point of view, he must not have wanted to see the entire Guanlong army annihilated. It would probably not take long before he would break camp and set off to march to Chang'an.