"Luo Xian?"
Cao Mao knew that many things would surely turn out differently from what he knew, but what was this about Luo Xian surrendering?
He remembered Luo Xian as quite a loyal and upright man.
Somewhat suspicious, Cao Mao took the memorial Jiao Bo handed him and read it carefully.
Wang Ji had explained it very clearly in his memorial. Luo Xian had been forced to leave Chengdu because he opposed Huang Hao at the imperial court. Through a barrage of beguiling words, Huang Hao had persuaded Liu Shan to send Luo Xian away to serve as a local governor. Huang Hao had even wanted to falsely accuse him of coveting military grain and have him executed on that pretext.
Upon learning of this, Luo Xian had immediately fled the Shu Kingdom, taking back roads and running all the way to Wang Ji.
Cao Mao put down the letter, still feeling that something was wrong.
Being at odds with Huang Hao was understandable, but Chen Zhi of the Shu Kingdom was not dead yet. Huang Hao was not yet in a position to attack the ministers without restraint. If he wanted to move against a minister, Chen Zhi certainly would not stand by and watch.
Besides, Luo Xian had a formidable teacher. Qiao Zhou might not have held a high office or rank, but he commanded considerable respect among the many great clans of Ba-Shu. Would he stand by while Huang Hao slandered his disciple and even sought to execute him?!
Cao Mao narrowed his eyes. "Very well. Have General Wang send men to escort him here."
"Send someone to inform Maoxian of this as well."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
At that moment, Zhang Hua was accompanying Liu Lu, Wang Yuan, and the others as they handled the affairs of