a little bit
Xi Yu turned his head, looked at Cao Cao trotting behind him, and smiled lightly.
"This imperial edict is for my brother's sake, isn't it?"
Walking in front of him, Cao Cao grinned at Xi Yu.
Xi Yu's past achievements are obvious. Just because he holds the position of chief agricultural officer, there has never been a grain shortage in Xuchang, Yan and Xu Erzhou.
He improved paper and started trading in various places. Until now, the income of the imperial court has been considerable.
Not only that, it had only been a long time since Xi Yu sent a large troop of troops to rescue him in Wancheng.
Xiyu never paid attention to all these things.
Logically speaking, he should have been asked to report to the emperor about admonishing, issuing an imperial edict, and playing with Yu.
But he never expressed it.
Today, Yang Biao was one step ahead of him.
Cao Cao naturally understood the other party's intentions.
Now that he was catching up to apologize, he was worried that Xiyu would overthink it.
No matter what, Cao Cao would always remember Xi Yu's help from the beginning to the end.
"Brother, why are you doing this? Yu doesn't care about this!"
At this time, the two of them were walking side by side. Cao Cao subconsciously wanted to put his hand on Xi Yu's shoulder to show his intimacy, but there was a slight difference in their stature.
He raised his hand, but it was somewhat difficult to easily put his arm on Xi Yu's shoulder.
After regaining consciousness, Cao Cao grabbed Xi Yu's right arm.
The two handles go hand in hand.
Although Xi Yu felt a little resistant to Cao Cao's show of intimacy, he still managed to hold it back.
If Cao Cao was thrown away this time, perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, it must be because of today's edict that caused a rift between the two.
But now, Xi Yu feels that working with Lao Cao is okay.
"By the way, the day after tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and this Fengyi occasion coincides with a happy event. I will hold a big banquet for Fengyi at my house on the Mid-Autumn Festival. How do you feel about Fengyi?"
Cao Cao raised his head and glanced into the distance, and said casually with a smile.
Hearing this, Xi Yu understood and nodded.
"Listen to brother!"
The two of them looked at each other and smiled. From the perspective of outsiders, they were naturally intimate.
Xun Yu, who was not far behind him, breathed a sigh of relief.
Cheng Yu and others also smiled, and Xi Zhi pursed his lips.
In the distance, in front of the main hall on the stone steps, Liu Xie looked out.
At this moment, when he saw Xi Yu and Cao Cao coming together again, he couldn't help but frown.
"Mr. Yang, have you seen it?"
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Some things cannot be taken at face value. Let's wait and see what happens today in the future!"
Yang Biao smiled, Your Majesty is too young after all.
Some things are so easy to express.
Today Xiyu took over the post of Taiwei, and everything in the future is destined to be different.
Some things just require waiting quietly.
Just like making tea, the water will eventually boil, and the aroma of the tea will naturally spread out when the time comes.
"Your Majesty, after today, there is not much I can do to help you!"
At this time, Yang Biao glanced at Liu Xie. From today on, it would be difficult for him to have anything to do with the court openly.
He will no longer be serving as an official.
He can no longer participate in matters above the court.
However, His Majesty has grown a lot now.
He couldn't see clearly where this big man would go in the future.
"Mr. Yang!"
Liu Xie glanced at Yang Biao.
Regarding Yang Biao's statement, he also understood that today Yang Biao was retreating in order to advance, and Cao Cao did not say a word.
And their goal was achieved.
As for whether he can draw Xi Yu to his side, it depends on what he does in the future.
Yang Biao could only hide behind the scenes.
"Mr. Yang, as you said, do you think there is anyone else in the world who can help me besides Xi Yu?"
Liu Xie was a little impatient at this time.
A big step has been taken. It would be best to drive a wedge between Cao Cao and Xi Yu. It would be even better if he could bring Xi Yu to his side.
However, this matter still needs to be planned.
But now, besides Xi Yu, he also needs more people.
If he wants to revive this big man's empire, he needs too many helpers.
"Has Your Majesty forgotten your imperial uncle?"
When Yang Biao heard Liu Xie's question, he did not hesitate at all.
For him, if the big man can last longer, it will naturally be the best thing for him.
As for Liu Bei, although he is now tepid in Xuchang, he is neither a mountain nor a leaker.
But, precisely because of this, this person was taken seriously by Yang Biao.
The person who can endure such a situation cannot be underestimated.
"Your Majesty, from what I can see, Liu Bei's abilities may not have been revealed yet, but compared to Cao Cao, his abilities may not be that bad!"
"If Your Majesty can make good use of this person, it will be of great help to Your Majesty!"
Having said what needed to be said, Yang Biao bowed to Liu Xie and then began to walk out of the palace gate as Liu Xie watched.
Seeing Yang Biao's figure getting further away, Liu Xie couldn't help but take a deep breath.
He turned his head and glanced at the attendant beside him.
"Go and summon the emperor's uncle to the palace and tell him that I have something important to discuss with him!"
…
After coming out of the palace city, Xi Yu said goodbye to Cao Cao and began to turn back home.
While Dian Wei was waiting outside the palace, Zhao Yun naturally followed Xi Yu.
Cao Cao paused on the spot, watching Xi Yu's figure getting further and further away, his forehead slightly wrinkled.
After about ten breaths, Cao Cao withdrew his gaze and led Xun Yu and the others straight to the Xuchang Yamen Office.
The figure of Xi Zhicai is also among them.
On the other side, Xiyu walked a few steps on his way back. At this moment, the expressions on the faces of Dian Wei and Zhao Yun could not hide their excitement.
"Sir, I just heard outside the palace gate that you were conferred the title of Taiwei by the Emperor, and by the way, you were granted the title of Marquis!"
Dian Wei's face was filled with joy, and Zhao Yun next to him also had a smile on his face.
Xi Yu nodded towards the two of them and said nothing more.
Dian Wei couldn't hold back at this time: "Captain, this is one of the three princes of the Han Dynasty. You can be regarded as the most powerful person besides Your Majesty!"
"Power is with me in the clouds!"
This was not meant to be said, but this was what Xi Yu had been thinking since he became the great farmer of the Han Dynasty.
The power he exerted did not have much effect on him.
What he sees is somewhat different from what people of this era see.
Perhaps at the beginning, he just wanted stability, but after the war in the past few years, he has already had some changes in his heart.
There are wars everywhere, and all the houses in the north are empty.
In some places, people died of hunger and desolate bones were exposed in the wild. At first, in Xiyu's mind, it was just a few lines of description in history books!
But when one sees those scenes with one's own eyes, how can a person not feel the slightest emotion in his heart?
What's more, he lived in an extremely enlightened era in his previous life.
There are some things that humans can easily arouse empathy for, and the same goes for Xiyu.
Starting from the creation of the curved shaft plow, to the water wheel, and the improvement of papermaking technology.
Since he has the ability to promote the development of this era, why not do it!
If you just spend this life mediocrely for your own comfort, that's actually what it is.
This is the case when it comes to proposing to build a school.
He needs a group of people, a group of like-minded people who will follow him and change this era.
Maybe among such people are Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or even more people.
Xi Yu doesn't know clearly, so he can only take one step at a time.
From the time his influence began to spread throughout the Han Dynasty, the original historical trajectory began to deviate.
Who knows what this tiny shift will look like in two thousand years if the timeline is stretched out!
Xi Yu didn't attach much importance to the title of marquis and duke worship.
Zhao Yun, standing next to him, could tell that his husband did not seem to attach too much importance to what happened today.
However, for Zhao Yun, this is indeed something worth celebrating.
At least, sir, you have taken a step forward.
Whether it is him, Dian Wei, or Huang Zhong, they all follow Mr. Sir, and his change of position will naturally be helpful to them.
At least, after Mr. Wang holds the title of Taiwei.
Nowadays, the supply camp can be legitimately attached to the Taiwei's command. If Xi Yu is willing, he can even break away from Cao's army directly.
…
On that day, the news about Xi Yu’s title of marquis and duke began to spread from Xuchang.
The Han newspapers of the Xu brothers even published all of Xi Yu's achievements in the newspapers, showing that the imperial edict was worthy of its name.
At the same time, Liu Bei, who returned to his house, raised his head and glanced in the direction of the theater house.
Today, Xiyu is granted the title of Marquis and Duke. From this moment on, the other party is destined to never be someone he can win over again!
The glimmer of hope that I still had in my heart has completely faded now!
However, Liu Bei is still very optimistic about Xiyu.
Even if he cannot win him over to his side, if the other party can help him in the future, the help to him cannot be ignored.
Liu Bei naturally saw His Majesty's intention this time.
The emperor wanted to separate Cao Cao and Xi Yu. This approach may be a bit clumsy, but sometimes it is obviously clumsy, but it is also the most effective way.
At least, from this moment on, Xi Yu and Cao Cao are already on the same footing.
The two branched off from one path to another.
No one knows what the future will bring. Will they still get together?
No one knows.
Liu Bei felt a little emotional. At this time, the emperor suddenly summoned him and invited him to the palace late at night for a chat.
Upon hearing the summons, Liu Bei's eyes suddenly lit up.
The emperor, who regarded himself as his uncle, had not summoned himself to the palace for a long time.
Now, the emperor could no longer hold himself back.
And he felt the same way in his heart.
That night!
Liu Bei quietly entered the palace with his attendants.
When they arrived at the Chongde Hall, Liu Xiezheng was leaning in front of the desk. When he saw Liu Bei coming, he waved his hands to make them retreat.
When only the nominal uncle and nephew were left in the entire hall, Liu Xie stood up and walked out from behind the jade case.
"Uncle Emperor, I am suffering!"
Without any hesitation, Liu Xie stepped in front of Liu Bei and immediately grabbed his sleeve.
On the face of the seventeen-year-old boy, two lines of clear tears instantly flowed from his eyes.
When Liu Bei saw this scene, he couldn't help but slump down, and he half-knelt in front of Liu Xie.
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent!"
"This is also related to the emperor's uncle. He is my dead father and the dead Emperor Huan Ling of the Han Dynasty!"
"If it weren't for the two of them, why would the big man be like this today!"
Liu Xie gritted his teeth, and in front of Liu Bei, he directly opened a book to criticize his deceased father Liu Hong.
Although there was some resentment in his tone, he was also extremely helpless.
Regarding Liu Xie's accusations against Emperor Huan Ling, Liu Bei's expression did not change at all.
After all, in his opinion, the relationship between the two is too great for the big man to become what he is now.
But he couldn't say this.
Although there was something wrong with my late father, and even if word spread that it might affect Liu Xie's reputation, the other party would just say what he said, but Liu Xie was the emperor.
Furthermore, when these words spread, probably no one criticized Liu Xie, because what he said was right after all.
But after all, he is a human minister, and the two emperors are always at fault. With his current status, he cannot say that.
"Your Majesty summoned me late at night, what's the matter?"
At this time, Liu Bei asked softly. After hearing this, Liu Xie raised his eyes and glanced at Liu Bei.
"Uncle Emperor, now I have very few people in the court who can rely on me. Cao Cao is powerful, but I am like a puppet.
I am incompetent, I am ashamed of my ancestors!
I’m worried that one day this big man’s empire will not be able to be defended!”
Liu Xie said this with sincerity, and Liu Bei could not help but tremble when he heard this.
The empire of this great Han Dynasty belongs to Liu Xie, and even more to the Liu family.
And he is also a member of the Liu family!
If the Liu family's power is no longer there, Liu Bei will feel ashamed of his ancestors.
As a member of the Liu family, he should keep his share of the family.
"Uncle Emperor, what should we do now?"
Liu Xie didn't look at Liu Bei, but murmured something at the corner of his mouth.
Upon hearing this, Liu Bei raised his eyes and glanced at Liu Xie.
"Your Majesty, to be honest, even though I am powerful, I have nowhere to show it now!"
"Now that I am trapped in Xuchang City, I am like a bird in a cage or a fish in a pond, with no room for action!"
"Even if I have the will, I am powerless!"
Liu Bei bluntly said that although he had the status of an imperial uncle, he could not do anything without the land of Xuchang.
If he could leave Xuchang, then with the title of Emperor's Uncle, he could definitely win over a group of people.
"If I can get out of trouble, I will definitely have the confidence to recruit troops outside. If I can stay stable outside, I can command my army in Xuchang and rescue Your Majesty!"
Liu Bei bluntly said that if he wanted to leave Xuchang now, he had no other option except Liu Xie's help.
"What does the emperor mean by this!"
Liu Xie lowered his eyes and looked at Liu Bei: "How can I help your uncle!"
Liu Bei's statement made Liu Xie a little moved. If Liu Bei could really recruit troops and dominate the country, it would be possible to rescue him by then!
After all, Liu Bei is one of his own family, and he will definitely not treat him like Cao Cao.
By then, he might really be able to revive the world.
He does not seek to revive the country like Guangwu, but only seeks to revive the Han Dynasty like Liu Xun, Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty.
And even if Liu Bei is like Cao Cao, so what, the worst he can do is retire from the throne and let Liu Bei take over!
After all, the other party’s surname is Liu, and by then the world will still be a big man, and his surname will still be Liu!
He can be considered worthy of his ancestors.
Sometimes, Liu Xie didn't actually want the throne. All he wanted was to be a comfortable prince!
But fate was unpredictable. Dong Zhuo entered the capital and deposed his eldest brother Liu Bian. By some mistake, he was pushed to the throne.
At the beginning, he still wanted to work hard, but unfortunately, what Dong Zhuo did at that time was like a slap in the face to him.
After meeting Li Jue and Guo Si, he realized the facts clearly.
Those people only regarded him as a puppet, a tool for them to gain power.
The same goes for Cao Cao!
At this moment, Liu Xie's mind was clear. He had no reservations about Liu Bei and was full of trust.
Liu Bei could naturally feel this emotion.
"Your Majesty, if I want to leave Xuchang without a name, Cao Cao will definitely stop me. Even if I have a name, Cao Cao will not let me leave easily!"
"If I want to leave Xuchang this time, I need to write an order from King Qin in your Majesty's hand. In this way, I will find an opportunity to escape from Xuchang, and then recruit troops and horses to join King Qin's army in your Majesty's name!"
Liu Bei elaborated that he had already thought about this idea before entering the palace today.
He has stayed in Xuchang for too long, and continuing to stay like this has already made his body a little tired.
At this moment, hearing what Liu Bei said about Liu Xie, his forehead wrinkled slightly.
"A handwritten letter is not a bad idea!"
"It's just that this matter still needs to wait for some time!"
"Now that Cao Cao is in Xuchang, I'm worried that this matter will eventually be leaked!"
"When the time comes, I have nothing to fear, except that I will cause trouble to the Emperor's uncle!"
Liu Xie spoke, and Liu Bei understood the meaning.
What he said today was just a reminder to Liu Xie, who had not summoned him for a long time.
Bringing this matter up this time is to make Liu Xie keep him in his heart.
In this way, Liu Bei can feel at ease.
"What your Majesty said is true. There is no need to rush this matter. If I want to leave Xuchang, I still need to make a lot of plans!"
Liu Bei echoed, and Liu Xie nodded.
"Uncle Emperor, the autumn harvest will be over soon. I think Cao Cao seems to be planning to lead his troops out again. Maybe I can take the opportunity to ask Uncle Emperor to go out at the same time. Do you think it's feasible?"
At this moment, Liu Xie suddenly had a thought in his mind, and he quickly made a suggestion.
When Liu Bei heard this, his expression paused.
Liu Xie's proposal to go on an expedition with Cao Cao was not a good one.
Liu Bei felt a little guilty.
It's not bad in Xuchang. If he really goes on an expedition with Cao Cao, he doesn't have many soldiers under his command.
When Cao Cao was in battle, he would find any excuse to chop off his head, and there would be nothing he could do.
Even if you, Liu Xie, find out by then, you will be speechless.
Liu Bei raised his eyes and glanced at Liu Xie: "Your Majesty, I think this is unacceptable!"
"I have no trustworthy subordinates in Xuchang and no foundation at all. If I rashly choose to follow Cao Cao on the expedition!"
"I'm afraid I will never come back!"
Liu Bei directly pointed out the problem. After hearing this, Liu Xie nodded: "What the emperor said is right, but I was negligent!"
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Chapter completed!