Closing the Internet

The next day, there was a rumor that someone sneaked into the dungeon of Dali Temple to kill the resentful criminals but failed. The Dali Temple not only did not stop it but just kept silent. However, many constables patrolling the streets and the Jinwu Guards' investigations when entering and exiting the city gate can be sure that the rumors may be the truth.

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. The same Du Yu didn't understand 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 indeed the best among 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 asked in a long voice.

"It's the minor official Du Zhuo!" Du Zhuo said respectfully.

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

"The little official dares not!" Du Yu said. 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 heard your story last night. Why would I have met you sooner or later?" Li Ke said bluntly.

"I wonder what your highness is asking for a minor official?" Du Yu asked. He didn't dare to 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 to let 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 recruiting you to the mansion today is because I heard the 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 out as long as he is tortured. And I value you this, so I made an exception today before I met you in the mansion. I want to ask you a question, 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 for Du Zhuo. He did not expect that he, who was not famous, would be invited by Li Ke. For him, not only outsiders, but his family did not give him any good face. He said that his methods of treating prisoners were too cruel, because of this reason he was still rude. But he had always adhered to his principles and believed that since he chose to use punishment, he would do his best to do this. But he did not expect that Li Ke, the dignified King of Han, would value himself, and when others despise him, he would invite him to join his personal guards.

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 I am talking nonsense?"

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 Yu misunderstood whether he really invited him. After knowing the reason, Li Ke naturally knew how to conquer Du Yu for his own use. He glanced at Du Yu with a pale face and said in a deep voice, "Du Yu, I appreciate your talents and will not care about other people's evaluation and opinions of 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 do this only because of the jailer's duties. There is no morality in front of the jailer."

"Your Highness!" Du Yu said in a choked tone. Li Ke's words did come to his heart, just like he thought he was that the reason he did this was to do his best to do what he did. But no one could understand him, but only people hated and hated him. He did not expect that the noble in front of him, the dignified King of Han would understand himself and understand his heart.

"Du Zhuo, what I should say has been said. 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 Zhuo 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, Li Ke's kind attitude also infected him.

"Okay!" 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 can 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 the Juyi Palace.

Du Yu left, and Li Ke returned to the study and wrote a letter to ask Yingwei to Dali Temple to hand it over to Sun Fujia. The content of the letter was about transferring Du Yu to the Black Guard. Yingwei ended up with the letter, and soon came to Dali Temple. Sun Fujia happened to be in Dali Temple in Dali Temple. After reading Li Ke's letter, he ordered the copywriting of Dali Temple to handle the relevant procedures for Du Yujia. Du Yu quickly handed over the position he had in his hand because of Sun Fujia's orders and came to the Han Palace in the afternoon.

Du Yu came to the Han Palace. Li Ke ordered Yang En to hold a banquet, and he wanted Du Yu to welcome him. Du Yu 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 the people 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 swears in his heart that Li Ke must serve his work. During the meal, Li Ke was kind and everyone in the mansion was friendly to Du Yu. The meal was very pleasant, and he also took Du Yu'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 work of the criminals. Du Yu was very satisfied with Li Ke's appointment and soon devoted himself to his work.

Time flies very quickly. Li Ke, who never leaves the palace, either rides horses and practices swords in the backyard or reads books and calligraphy in the study room. He has unknowingly spent five days in such ordinary days. On this day, he was reading books in the study room when he saw Chen Qi hurried to the study room. 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. They want to reopen the trial of the case." Chen Qi said after stabilizing his emotions.

"Are you sure?" Li Ke asked, "When will the party start?"

"The news that the Eagle Guards who were transmitted to the mansion would definitely not be fake." Chen Qi said, "but Wei Zheng and others did not confirm that the trial was opened that day, and the Eagle Guards did not get the specific time."

"Yeah!" Li Ke nodded, "I am waiting for this day, and it is indeed time to close the net." Li Ke said in a deep voice, with a sharp look on his face, "You immediately ask the Eagle Guard to confirm the date of their meeting."

"No!" Chen Qi bowed and replied, turning around and leaving the study room.

Li Ke looked at Chen Qi's back as he left, and a smile appeared on his face. His smile was full of weirdness. If others were allowed to see this smile, they would definitely be creepy.
Chapter completed!