Chapter 1124 Follow-up to the Assassination

"Congratulations to the lord, which burned out the worries of his subordinates and won back the heart of unity." Ren Jun gave a deep salute and said everything in his heart. Because he has long known that in the face of Cao Cao, he can never be smart, and he should not hide it. It's okay to say what he can see.

When Cao Cao heard this, a satisfied and happy look appeared on his face and kindly greeted Ren Jun to sit down. Ren Jun was a little flattered by being as close as an old friend for many years. After that, Cao Cao said frankly, "If it hadn't been for Xun Wenruo and Cheng Zhongde singing well, I wouldn't have been able to subdue everyone's hearts so easily. However, at this time, it seems that this hard work has not been in vain, at least I don't have to worry about the collapse of the military heart for the time being.

At this time, Ren Jun did not dare to answer at will. Naturally, he also saw that Xun Yu and Cheng Yu's performance today was too flashy. However, at this time, Cao Cao admitted that he knew that today's affairs were being planned. In his heart, he couldn't help sighing that Cao Cao, his right-hand man, played a trick to hide his mind in front of everyone.

However, he couldn't say anything next. Seeing Cao looking at him with a smile, Ren Jun said, "Minggong, since today, we have subdued the hearts of the public, whether it is the last time we are pressing Youzhou or retreating to Yanzhou, we have the strength to fight. In this case, I don't know why Ming Gong wants to keep me?"

"Boda, you are right. With today's events, we have indeed retained a little strength. But in fact, we only have this opportunity, so we should cherish it and make sure that it is foolproof. Cao Cao's tone unconsciously became solemn, and he slowly got up and drank all the wine on the table. Then, when Ren Jun couldn't react, he took out a dagger and toss it on the desk!

Ren Jun was stunned at first, and then calmed down. He looked carefully at the dagger that pierced the desk. The cold light of the dagger shines, and there are sparkling forging marks on the one-foot-long blade, which is obviously a good sword. However, this dagger is still flawed. Ren Jun, who is slightly versed with the art of forging, can see that although the blade of the dagger is bright, it does not have the kind of condensation after being soaked in hot red, and has an indescribable dark texture.

"Ming Gong, what does this mean?" Ren Jun looked at it for a long time and asked after he was completely familiar with the information that could be conveyed through the dagger.

"Boda, where did you say this dagger came from?" Cao asked, and there were no waves in his face and tone.

"It is made by the imperial smelting factory in the hands of Your Majesty." Ren Jun replied that although he still wanted to confirm the basis of his judgment, he could also see that Cao Cao did not need to know this.

"Yes, Berta's eyes are as bright as a torch." Cao Cao's smile was very strange, and then he pulled out the dagger and put it in Ren Jun's hand: "This dagger is also the weapon used by the seven assassins to assassinate me a while ago!"

"What?!" Ren Jun couldn't help but be surprised. He suddenly felt that what Cao Cao handed over to him was not a cold dagger, but a red-hot soldering iron: today, the weapon made by His Majesty's Royal Metallurgy has become a murder weapon to assassinate Cao Gong. Such a fact, fools know what it means.

"I can pretend that I don't know about the previous surrender to Yuan Shao and Ma Chao, but this matter is different." Cao Cao took a look at Ren Jun, as if to make him smile: "You probably know the story of this matter. I thought it was just a conspiracy by Ma Chao to force our army back. But now, it seems that things are not that simple at all - what's more frightening is that I really can't guess what an unimaginable story is behind this matter now.

Ren Jun can understand Cao Cao's mood at this time - Cao's relationship with today's majesty has always been a taboo for everyone. The two seem to be close and loyal. But in fact, anyone with a trace of political smell can smell it.

Now the momentum of the Ma family is in the sky. In troubled times, Li Shu regarded the Ma family as an emerging savior, and even rumors of 'Ma Dai Han Dynasty', which made Cao and other princes in the world very uneasy. After all, Cao Cao is fine. He has an orthodox Han Dynasty trump card in hand, and he can make a decisive decision with the Ma family... But now, such a thing has suddenly provoked Cao Cao's most ** nerves.

"Boda, I hope you can find out what's behind this matter." Cao Cao solemnly opened his mouth, making Ren Jun feel that the thin dagger in his hand weighed more than a thousand pounds.

"Why did you choose me?" Ren Jun frowned and asked carefully. To be honest, he really doesn't want to participate in the storm vortex between Cao and the Han Dynasty: "There are Xun Wenruo, Cheng Zhongde, Jiang Zitong and others under the Lord's account, all of whom are well-planned people. In particular, Jing An Cao, who is in charge of Xi Zhicai, is the best candidate to deal with this matter.

But Cao Cao's answer was laughed: "You are my brother-in-law. Naturally, it's better for your family to deal with this kind of thing."

Ren Jun was silent when he heard the words. He did marry a woman from the Cao family, but this was by no means the real reason for Cao Cao. However, at the same time, he also knew that he had been responsible for the affairs of Tuntian and had followed Cao Cao for many years without major omissions. Cao Cao really trusts him.

"Boda, I know you don't want to be involved in such things. However, to tell you the truth, Xun Yu is a orthodox Confucian and always has some pity for the Han Dynasty. Cheng Yu is arrogant and wise, but he acts too hard. He can't cope with such soft things. Jiang Ji is suitable, but unfortunately his qualifications are still shallow, and it is not appropriate to contact this matter too early. As for drama talent, he is indeed the best candidate. However, during this period, he is carrying out a more important event than this. At present, you are the only one I can trust and entrust.

Speaking of this, Cao Cao rarely had a look similar to expectation in his eyes, and he said gently again, "Boda, do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand." Looking at Cao Cao's eyes, Ren Jun knew that he had no reason to refuse.

Cao Cao looked happy and untied a rune from his waist and handed it to Ren Jun. It is a yellow copper square seal with a tiger head button on it, which is firmly tied by a blue silk.

"This is the order of Sikong Mansion. Take it. You can go anywhere and ask anyone." Then Cao Cao told him, "But this matter should be done in a low profile, and don't make it known all over the camp."

"I understand."

"I'll give you a marquis this time." Cao Cao added that this time he looked serious and didn't look like a joke.

But Ren Jun did not answer. He came out of the big tent with a dagger and a charm. I happened to see a guard with a big waist coming. The guard was like a huge mountain bear, almost covering half of the camp. Ren Jun wanted to leave with a courtesy greeting, but in a flash, he looked at the guard and said, "Captain Xu, I want to talk to you."

"What are you talking about?" Xu Chu's expression looked very surprised.

"About the assassination of Cao Gong."

Xu Chu's eyes became sharp, and Ren Jun felt it in his heart. He intuitively told himself that he had found the right person. Looking at Xu Chu's unwillingness to say more, Ren Jun immediately took out the rune and gave Xu Chu a look. Xu Chu pondered for a moment, saying that he was still on duty and would hand over the shift in the afternoon. At that time, he could go to the tent to find him.

Ren Jun asked about the location of the tent, and then said goodbye to Xu Chu. Just as he completely left, Xu Chu turned around and said, "General Ren, I don't think the assassination of Cao Gong is like the shadow of Ma Chao. Shi'a, I know that although he has nominally defected to the Ma family, there is another order that can unconditionally drive him to work hard!"

"What kind of command?"

"The death order of the suzerain of Tianhua!"

Ren Jun was stunned, and he naturally knew the afterlife of the three sects in troubled times. What's more, Shenbumen has now been completely integrated into the Ma family, and the suzerain of Tianhua Sect is your majesty today...