The reason why Xiao Chen did not touch the storyteller was because he wanted to use him to break down Cao Guangtian's psychological defense.
Although Zhu Gaoxun, the king of Han, was said to be brave and good at fighting, in the final analysis, he was just a rough man.
And this storyteller’s conversational style clearly indicates that he has read a lot of books. At worst, he is a failed scholar.
According to Zhu Gaoxun's character, his friends were all high-ranking officials and nobles of the imperial court, and he had always looked down upon such down-and-out scholars.
The public opinion turmoil in the capital must have been secretly inspired by Zhu Gaoxun.
It was finally spread through the mouth of a storyteller that the person in charge of this public opinion operation must be a civilian official in the DPRK and China.
When the tavern was first established, this storyteller began to make a living here, which only shows that he had known Cao Guangtian for a long time, and perhaps had a good relationship with him.
Cao Guangtian was also famous in the court for his toughness and stubbornness.
Ordinary torture may really not be able to deal with this Cao Guangtian, but the persuasion of his own people, coupled with his own fanning of the flames, may really make Cao Guangtian switch sides in the face of battle and create public opinion for the prince.
Killing an enemy is very simple for Dongchang.
But if you want to use the enemy for your own advantage, it will not only bring the situation back, but more importantly, it can give Zhu Gaoxu a heavy blow and make him die of his desire to win by relying on public opinion.
"Sir, they didn't make things difficult for me." Looking at Cao Guangtian's wounds all over his body, the storyteller said with relief.
"I feel relieved to see that you are safe and sound. You should not be involved in this matter, but I really have no choice." Cao Guangtian lowered his head and let out a long sigh.
It turned out that the storyteller and Cao Guangtian were both from Shanxi. Although they were several years apart in age, they were classmates.
Cao Guangtian's family is poor. As the big exam is approaching, he has no money to travel to Beijing.
Feeling that he was still young, the storyteller lent Cao Guangtian the travel expenses his family had given him to go to Beijing to take the exam.
Living up to expectations, Cao Guangtian became a Jinshi in high school, but this storyteller failed in the major exams for several consecutive years.
At that time, Cao Guangtian was already the deputy envoy of Guangjiku of the Ministry of Household Affairs. After learning about the storyteller's experience, he invited him to come to the capital to work and study part-time.
However, as he grew older, the storyteller failed to perform satisfactorily every time. Finally, he gave up taking the exams to gain fame and began to make a living by telling stories in the capital.
At this time, Cao Guangtian was rising like a fish in water. Seeing what happened to the storyteller, he felt even more ashamed and tried to find a job for him.
Finally, when Yanjing Liquor Inn opened for business, they notified it and allowed the storyteller to make a living here forever.
This time, the prince was imprisoned. Zhu Gaoxi, the king of Han, seemed to have seen an opportunity and was about to take action.
So Cao Guangtian was given the task of creating public opinion.
Although Cao Guangtian himself was not optimistic about the prince, he had never objected. Now, after receiving the order from the King of Han, he thought about it for a day and finally decided that he would repay his kindness.
So he found the storyteller and told him his difficulties.
And the storyteller, who had been taken care of by Cao Guangtian for so many years, couldn't refuse, so he started giving a storyteller speech with a direction.
I thought it was just a casual chat, but I didn't expect that it actually led me to walk around the Dongchang Prison.
Seeing the two of them cherishing each other, Xiao Chen laughed on the side: "Now, you are all prisoners, and your fate is all determined by your thoughts."
"Humph." Cao Guangtian snorted coldly, "We are already in prison, do we still need such a threat?"
"Threats? Do I need to threaten you? I just want you to understand that you are just a kind of foolish loyalty. You may not listen to what I say, then you ask this storyteller, you have the imperial salary, and
Is it a bit shameless to poach the imperial court?"
The smile on Xiao Chen's face gradually disappeared, replaced by full of contempt.
Cao Guangtian's face was covered with scars, and no visible changes could be seen, but his eyes showed a hint of embarrassment.
He turned his head and slowly looked at the storyteller kneeling next to him: "Brother, tell the truth, is my behavior very shameless?"
The storyteller was silent, looking at the other person with embarrassment on his face.
"It doesn't matter, just tell the truth."
After straightening Cao Guangtian's body so that he could sit more comfortably, the storyteller whispered: "For the King of Han, you are a great righteous man. But for the imperial court, you are really a bit disloyal."
Hearing this, Cao Guangtian smiled bitterly, and like a deflated rubber ball, his whole person instantly lost all momentum.
"It seems that I really don't know the difference between right and wrong, which makes future generations laugh." His voice was low, as if he was talking in his stomach.
"Adults, just do what you think is worthwhile. As for the opinions of others, why should you take it to heart? There must be a pursuit in this life. In the minds of adults, repaying kindness is the most important. Others,
Even if I feel guilty, there is nothing I can do about it.”
Seeing Cao Guangtian's appearance, the storyteller began to comfort him again.
"Stop comforting me. In the eyes of others, I, Cao Guangtian, am just a white-eyed wolf." Cao Guangtian shook his head and lowered his head slowly.
It seems that from now on, he will have no face to see all his acquaintances.
"The king succeeds and the bandits fail. If the King of Han inherits the throne, your Excellency will be the greatest contributor to the new dynasty. Why bother with those rumors?" The storyteller used his impeccable tongue to try to calm Cao Guangtian.
The loss in my heart.
Before Cao Guangtian could reply, Xiao Chen on the side laughed loudly.
"Hahaha. You are really not a family that refuses to enter the same house. You are so wrong and so stubborn. You are a cruel person who kills officials in the court at will and regards human life as nothing. You still want to be loyal to him and assist him.
Inherit the throne? Have you read all those books of sages and sages into the minds of dogs?"
After hearing Xiao Chen's words, the two of them did not refute, as if they were unable to refute at all, and chose to remain silent.
"There is nothing wrong with repaying a favor, but if one does not distinguish between right and wrong, and does not defend loyalty and treachery, then it is not repaying a favor, but helping the tyrants to commit abuses and the tigers. The good Ming Dynasty, do you think it is too peaceful for the country and the people? Do you think it is too peaceful for the people? Ask yourselves.
, are you worthy of the word 'scholar'?"
Xiao Chen said loudly with contempt in his eyes.
"I have made a big mistake, please put me to death. The storyteller is innocent, and I hope you can let him go." Cao Guangtian raised his head and looked at Xiao Chen as if he was dead.
"You're wrong. You don't know how to fix it, so you want to die? I really thought highly of you before."
