Zuo Chengyi never thought about this problem.

"My grandfather and my father are both veterans of the founding dynasty, and they are good friends in the old year, and he risked his life to save me because he values love and righteousness."

"Affection and righteousness? Yes and not quite. ”

"What does the butler mean?"

The housekeeper sat opposite Zuo Chengyi and began to talk eloquently.

"Back then, Cheng Guogong risked his life to save you, and he was indeed a rare person who valued love and righteousness, and no one would have any objection to this.

But if he is completely unselfish, it is not at all. ”

When Zuo Chengyi heard this statement for the first time, he suddenly felt a little panicked in his heart, and he was very afraid to hear what he didn't want to hear.

"Butler ......"

"Childe, don't worry, listen to the old slave."

The butler sat upright, only with his slightly drooping eyebrows, which vividly reflected his complete surrender to his master.

"At that time, the emperor had not yet sat on the throne, and even many people were not convinced by the new emperor, and Cheng Guogong and your father, General Xiao Ding, were also the most popular candidates among everyone.

Since ancient times, when the new emperor ascended the throne, the first thing he had to do was to eradicate dissidents, and your father and Chengguo Gong naturally became a thorn in the emperor's side.

The Xiao Mansion was burned to ashes overnight, although it was forbidden for the people to discuss the heroes of the country, but the people with clear hearts and bright eyes, which one is not clear-minded?

Chengguo Gong can fight well, his scheming is naturally not bad, and he understands the truth of cold lips and teeth better than anyone else, so after saving you, it didn't take long for him to hand over the military power, and there was no longer a threat to the throne, so that he could spend so many years safely. ”

Even if the housekeeper didn't tell these things today, Zuo Chengyi had already guessed it.

"What do these things have to do with my grandfather saving me? But if my grandfather has a trace of selfishness and hands over the young me to the emperor, wouldn't it be more able to dispel the doubts of the faint king? ”

"What about after handing you in?" The housekeeper is kind and persuasive.

Handing him over at a young age is just one less child for the Xiao family.

And the emperor's suspicion of the Chengguo Mansion will not be less than the slightest.

Moreover, Chengguo Gong's surrender of military power on the same day was just an expedient measure in desperation.

How could he be willing to risk the power he had fought for to give up?

The housekeeper reminded: "Even if he is not greedy for power, he must always think about his children and grandchildren, unless he can't bear to see his children and grandchildren like himself, forever curled up in the corner, never to come out, otherwise, he will have to rebel sooner or later." Choosing to protect you is a chance for his government to die and survive. ”

Judging from the suppression of other founding heroes after the emperor, even if Chengguo Gong is willing to retire, he may not be able to escape the pursuit of the imperial power.

Zuo Chengyi didn't seem to want to accept this reality, so he only said in a low voice: "But why did he choose me?" ”

The butler shook his head.

"He didn't choose you, he chose your father."

If Xiao Ding hadn't been too soft-hearted, and he still remembered the safety of the people on the day the city was broken, how could he have fallen to the point where the later emperor took the jade seal first?

However, it is precisely because of Xiao Ding's kindness that the people of the city are not grateful to him, and his subordinates are even more looking forward to him being able to ascend to that position.

This is the result of Zuo Chengyi and Shen Silent Uprising, and the people and soldiers have responded to each other.

Since Zuo Chengyi was rescued at the age of five, he regarded Cheng Guogong as his dearest person, how could he believe that his grandfather would have such selfishness when he saved him?

He said dejectedly, "Butler, why are you telling me this? ”

Knowing so much, he felt even more lonely.

The housekeeper said distressedly: "Tell Childe this, I want you to make a decision, don't be tied up by anyone's feelings, just follow your own heart." ”

Before talking to the housekeeper, Zuo Chengyi had already determined his mind, for the sake of his younger brother, he was going to live up to his grandfather.

Although after making up his mind, he felt a lot more relaxed, but the guilt of his grandfather still made him feel uneasy.

Fortunately, the housekeeper's words made him see a lot.

"I see."

Everyone has selfish intentions, Chengguo has it, and he has Zuo Chengyi.

For Cheng Guogong's life-saving grace, he can only repay it as much as possible in the future.

It was rare to get a good night's sleep when I went back silently.

A dreamless night.

After getting up in the morning, he didn't have time to wash, so he picked up the map of the capital and looked at it carefully, thinking about where he would start to investigate and arrest people in case the dog emperor escaped from the city.

"Major General, the kitchen is here." The doorkeeper reminded.

Shen Mo did not raise his head as usual, and then responded: "Send it in." Then, he looked at Yutu and frowned.

The food was gently placed on the table, but the person who delivered it did not leave as immediately as before.

"Eat down, you go out." Shen Mo still didn't look up.

Who knows, the man didn't seem to have any intention of leaving, and still stood still.

Silence is unpleasant.

In his account, there are some confidential things, except for the most important generals under his hand, others are not allowed to come in at will.

"Something?" Shen Mo finally looked up at the man, but was surprised to find that this person was actually a young woman, "The barracks are heavy, women are not allowed to enter, say, how did you get in?" ”

As soon as the words landed, he also approached the woman, and a long sword was also put on the woman's neck.

Sixteen or seventeen-year-old Song Yan has always complained in her heart since she was forced by her mother to come all the way to the capital.

She complained to her mother, for the sake of family power, she did not hesitate to sacrifice the happiness of her biological daughter, and let her take the initiative to send her to the door to give her a hug despite the woman's reserve.

She only contacted her father yesterday during the day, and was picked up by her father in the middle of the night, and early in the morning, she had not stopped the hard work of the long journey along the way, and was ordered by her father to bring food to people.

However, when she saw the handsome and resolute man in front of her, all her resentment and exhaustion suddenly turned into nothingness.

The knife was on her neck, and she didn't dare to move, but she didn't feel afraid.

His heart was like a rabbit, and he only whispered: "Song Yan has seen the young general." ”

"Song Yan?" Shen Mo felt that the name was somewhat familiar.

Song Yan introduced herself softly.

"The little girl Song Yan, her father is the commander of Song."

No wonder the name is familiar, it is Song Zhi's biological daughter who hangs on his lips every day.

Remembering that Song Zhicai had said yesterday that his daughter had traveled thousands of miles to fulfill her filial piety, Shen Mo nodded and put away his sword.

"The barracks are not a place for you to do your filial piety for your father, just rest for a day and go back."

Song Yan had already been carefully told by her father, and seeing that Shen Mo obviously didn't want to see her, although she was a little disappointed, she still bowed down and responded: "It's Yan'er's fault, it's the young general's trouble." ”

It's not a hassle.

Silently waved his hand.

"You go out."

"Yes, Major General!" Song Yan didn't have the slightest intention of entanglement, and directly retreated.

Unexpectedly, Shen Mo suddenly added.

"This tent is not a place for you to come, whether it's food delivery or other reasons, you don't want to come in again."

"Yes, Yan'er knows." Song Yan bit her lip and stepped back.