The secret decree was brought close to the candlelight and turned into ashes in an instant, but it attracted everyone's attention for a long time.

Jin Shengkui coughed dryly and stepped forward to present the certificate of promotion given by Yuan Keli to Liu Aita.

The Emperor made it clear in the secret decree that he would be spared from death anyway, but there was no separate ticket for exemption from death.

Liu Aita's burning of the secret decree also meant that he believed the emperor's promise, but he didn't have to say stupid words like "What if the emperor breaks his promise and I have no evidence, what can I do?"

To dare to doubt the emperor's promise was to seek death. Even if there were doubts, no one dared to ask the emperor to make any written guarantees.

Seeing Yuan Keli's letter of promotion, the Liu Aita brothers were largely relieved. Given their rank, Yuan Keli's promise was more credible. However, the emperor's secret decree left Liu Aita with no choice but to obey.

Zhu Youxiao's advice to Liu Aita regarding his rebellion was not to pursue great achievements too much, and that it would be enough if he could lead Fuzhou to surrender.

We must seize the time to avoid any unnecessary delays and delays, so as to avoid being discovered by the Jiannu and thus failing in our plan.

Cao Zhenghua observed the Liu brothers' expressions and movements, feeling relieved. He judged that they were genuinely sincere and not lying.

You know, he was ordered to accompany Jin Shengkui to sneak into Fuzhou, which was also a great risk.

The greater the risk, the higher the reward. Cao Zhenghua could imagine the rewards and promotions he and his two subordinates would receive if this plan succeeded.

Of course, Cao Zhenghua's judgment was just preliminary and he did not dare to take it lightly.

After receiving the emperor's secret decree and Yuan Keli's letter of promotion, Liu Aita was basically certain that her life would not be in danger.

As for the promotion, as long as we trust him, he will naturally be able to achieve great achievements on the battlefield, so it is not too important.

After the procedure was completed, the atmosphere in the room relaxed.

Cao Zhenghua solemnly reminded Liu Aita that confidentiality was paramount in any major event. The more people involved, the greater the likelihood of a leak, with the direct consequence being the lives of tens of thousands of Liao people in Fuzhou.

Liu Aita obeyed the order and told Cao Zhenghua her plan. Everyone then began a detailed discussion.

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