Cao Mao's feelings toward Wang Jing were somewhat complicated.
On his first playthrough, Cao Mao had reached the end of his patience and decided to lead the charge himself to kill Sima Zhao.
He had summoned three ministers to plot this matter. Only Wang Jing had not betrayed him, urging him to endure instead, but Cao Mao had not listened.
Wang Jing had known perfectly well that the other two would betray the emperor, yet he had not gone with them to inform on him.
In the end, Sima Zhao had killed him.
He had defended his integrity with his life.
And so, this time, Cao Mao would listen to him.
In Cao Mao's eyes, this man was like Guanqiu Jian: a loyal minister worthy of trust. He had been promoted single-handedly by the Sima Family, and at the time, Sima Zhao's power had towered to the heavens. No one could restrain him, and all the ministers had submitted.
The other two worthies, both from great clans, had trembled in fear and called on Wang Jing to join them in informing on the emperor, but Wang Jing had refused without hesitation.
Even in such circumstances, Wang Jing had still chosen to follow the emperor to his death.
Later, when Sima Yan came to power, he had spoken of Wang Jing as a rare loyal minister, pardoned his offenses, and summoned his grandson to serve as a Gentleman of the Palace at his side.
"Lord Wang, how do you think we should plan this?"
Cao Mao asked.
Wang Jing frowned and said gravely, "Your Majesty, although the ministers at court fight among themselves, if you move against them, they will certainly unite."
"Previously, at the Imperial Secretariat, the ministers discussed dealing with Your Majesty on several occasions."
"Sima Fu proposed replacing