The New Year is also called Day and is the beginning of the year. According to the rules, a large-scale court meeting must be held on this day. The emperor will attend court and accept congratulations from all officials and ministers. At the same time, the prefects and envoys from the border vassal states offer gifts to the emperor.

Before dawn, hundreds of lanterns were lit around the square in front of the Deyang Hall of Xuchang Palace, illuminating the square like daytime. The officials from the court gathered together and whispered, and the topic was never separated from the Battle of Red Cliff more than a month ago.

Although Cao Cao had issued a prime minister order that the government and the opposition did not allow the government to discuss this battle, in fact, his orders could not stop the people of the world. In particular, most of the officials in the court were extremely dissatisfied with Cao Cao's monopoly of power and the killing of Kong Rong in vain. Therefore, Cao Cao's defeat in the Red Cliff this time became an excuse for the officials to vent their anger.

In a corner of the square, Yang Biao, the Taichangqing, was whispering to the Taiwei Fu Wan, about what happened recently. Yang Biao, the father of the chief clerk Yang Xiu, is 60 years old this year. He is respected in the court. He was imprisoned by Cao Cao a few years ago. After being released from prison, he used the excuse of foot disease and stayed at home. Today, because it is a grand ceremony, he must also go to court to congratulate the emperor.

Fu Wan is the father of Queen Fu, about fifty years old, and was appointed as the Grand Marshal. Su and Yang Biao had a close relationship. They had not seen each other for several months. When they got together today, the topic of the two naturally mentioned the Battle of Red Cliff.

"Mr., I watched the celestial phenomena last night and found that the long-descended Ziwei Palace actually had a bright future. Could it be that it refers to Jiangxia?" Yang Biao said excitedly.

Fu Wan disagreed and said, "A Battle of Red Cliff is not enough to explain anything. It's just that the Northern Army does not know the water battle. Yang Gong has too much hope, and he may be even more disappointed."

"otherwise"

Yang Biao shook his mind, "I heard Xiu'er say that he had seen Liu Jing several times, saying that this man is beautiful and has the ambition to support the world. Even Cao thieves praised him as a hero several times, and he was a strong enemy of his life. Moreover, I heard that he sent more than 100,000 prisoners of war back to his hometown to reunite with his family. This shows that his kindness is the hope of the revival of the Han Dynasty."

"I hope so too, but I hope he can understand the way of his ministers and not have any improper thoughts."

Yang Biao knew that Fu Wan had a concern for Liu Jing, because Liu Jing was the direct descendant of the royal family. This time he defeated Cao Cao and released prisoners of war to return to the farm, which aroused praise from the gentry. There were already voices among the people who hoped that Liu Jing could revive the Han Dynasty, but this also affected Fu Wan's interests.

Seeing that the emperor's prestige was declining, many people were a little desperate in the Han Dynasty, but Liu Jing's strong rise allowed these desperate people to see a glimmer of hope, including Yang Biao, who also ignited hope for the revival of the Han Dynasty.

Yang Biao could understand Fu Wan's worrying about gains and losses. He stopped mentioning this matter. He looked at the sky and said strangely: "It seems that time has passed, why haven't the court started yet?"

Fu Wan sneered, "Cao thief is still in the future, who dares to start a court?"

At this moment, there was a slight commotion in the distance, and the officials dodged one after another, and saw hundreds of imperial cavalry guarding a carriage slowly coming. The carriage was tall and gorgeous, pulled by eight white horses. Cao Cao was here. The carriage stopped in front of the officialdom. Two guards stepped forward and opened the car door and helped Cao Cao down.

After Cao Cao returned to Xudu, he became seriously ill and was unable to fight against the remnants of Yuan. It was not until these two days that he had recovered slightly. Cao Cao got off the carriage, and many ministers came forward to greet him. Cao Cao waved his hand and smiled and said, "It's getting late, let's start the court."

"Dongdong"

The bells of the opening ceremony sounded melodiously, and thousands of officials lined up in front of the hall, including the public, minister, general, officials, and envoys, with clear ranks. According to the etiquette system, more than 400 officials of more than 2,000 stones will enter the hall to meet and congratulate, while the rest of the officials stayed on the steps to meet and meet. At this time, the guards shouted loudly, "The emperor has already sat down and summoned all officials to meet and meet."

The officials were lined up in two rows, and Cao Cao was the only one in the first place. He sorted out his clothes and led the officials to the main hall.

On the high jade steps in the hall, Emperor Liu Xie of Han sat alone on a dragon couch, wearing a gold ornament, twelve white beads hanging on the head, wearing a black robe and a robe, and wearing a twelve embroidery items such as the sun, moon, stars, and dragon. Behind him were eight palace maids, holding long fans, robe covers and other objects. Another confidant eunuch Mu Shun stood aside and gave the emperor a presentation ceremony.

Liu Xie is nearly thirty years old, dressed in medium-sized clothes, fair skin, and slightly weak-looking. It has been twenty years since Zhongping ascended the throne in six years. For twenty years, he has been controlled by Dong Zhuo, Li, Cao Cao and others, and he has never been able to do his own thing. He has been a puppet emperor for twenty years. His edges and corners have been smooth and he is well versed in self-protection. After the change of the robbery, Liu Xie has shown weakness for several years, and everything is done according to Cao Cao's wishes.

However, he also understood that although Cao Cao did not have the intention to usurp the rebellion, it was difficult to guarantee that Cao Cao's son did not have any. He had no soldiers and power now, and the ministers who supported him were all weak scholars. He could no longer have a day to turn things around. Now for him, how to have a good end is the most important thing.

Liu Xie also heard about the Battle of Red Cliff, and the person who defeated Cao Cao was actually a royal family, and he was Liu Biao's nephew, the direct royal family. This made Liu Xie's already desperate heart arouse a glimmer of hope. He could defeat Cao Cao's army more than 200,000. Then can he sweep the Central Plains, kill and restore the Han Dynasty?

These days, Liu Xie has not been able to sleep well at night and cannot control his excitement. But at this time, the hope and excitement in his heart are hidden under his long-standing numb face.

All the officials walked into the hall quickly, lined up in nine rows, bowed and bowed together, "I will meet your Majesty, I wish you a long live your Majesty."

Liu Xie waved his hand and said, "Dear all of you to be calm and composed."

"Thank you Your Majesty"

Hundreds of ministers walked to both sides and stood in their own positions. The main items of court meetings on the sun were congratulations, gifts, music and grand banquets. However, since a few years ago, Cao Cao advocated frugality, so he removed the celebrations and grand banquets, leaving only court congratulations and grand banquets.

Liu Xie said slowly again: "Last year, Xuzhou drought, Jizhou locust plague, and the four counties of Yuzhou have flooded, and people's lives are in distress. On the occasion of the New Year, all my dear friends have good suggestions and favor the people of the world."

"I have something to say"

Cao Cao stepped out of the line, pressed the hilt of the sword in his hand and bowed slightly, saying, "Your Majesty, natural disasters are worse than those of you. The people's hardship is mostly because of the rampant rebels in various places. I have sent troops to attack everywhere and will be pacified soon. Your Majesty does not need to worry. On this New Year's Day, I would like to present a pair of white jade unicorns to your Majesty to celebrate the New Year's happiness."

Liu Xie couldn't help but be secretly annoyed. The day and day dynasty was his pitifully few public appearances every year. He always hoped to use these opportunities to express something, but Cao Cao did not give him any chance to talk about state affairs. Helplessly, he had to smile reluctantly, "Thank you for the Prime Minister's gift."

At this time, the Minister of Rites Han Song came out and said, "Report to your Majesty, the Xiongnu, Wuhuan, Xianbei, Xiliang, Linyi, Goguryeo and other envoys also offered congratulations. Are they allowed to enter the palace?"

"Envoys from various countries to the palace"

This is also one of the annual procedures. After presenting the gift, long live the ceremony, and the court meeting will end. The next appearance will be until the summer solstice ceremony several months later.

After a while, more than twenty envoys came to the court to meet each other, offering valuable items such as horses, white foxes, beautiful jades, ginseng, etc. Liu Xie ordered people to give them wine and food, and the hall calmed down again. At this time, Cao Cao asked loudly: "Where are there any gifts in various places? If there is no gift, all officials will send Your Majesty back to the palace."

At this moment, Xun Yue, the minister of the Shizhong, came forward to report: "Liu Jing, the governor of Jingzhou, sent an envoy to present a gift to the emperor."

There was a sudden burst of exclamation in the hall, and then a loud whisper. Cao Cao's face was pale. He didn't expect that Liu Jing would send someone to present a gift. This was undoubtedly a rebellious identity to clarify. He did not inform him in advance of this matter, which angered Cao Cao and glared at Xun Yue fiercely.

Liu Xie was well aware of the way of self-protection. He knew that some boundaries he could not cross, for example, he could not ask more about what was wrong with Liu Jing. Liu Xie was also silent and waited for Cao Cao's decision.

Cao Cao glanced at the ministers in the hall. If he was not allowed to see him at this time, he would seem narrow-minded and he knew that there were some things that he could not stop, not to mention that Xiahou Yuan was still in the hands of Liu Jing, and Cao Cao still asked for Liu Jing now.

"Your Majesty, since the envoy of Jingzhou has offered a gift, you might as well order him to meet him."

Liu Xie nodded and immediately ordered: "Entertainment from the envoy of Xuanjingzhou"

"Your Majesty has an order to announce the visit of the envoys from Jingzhou"

Amid the sound of the guards, Jingzhou envoy Su Fei walked into the hall, followed by a eunuch holding a sandalwood-inlaid box. This was Liu Jing's gift.

Suddenly, countless pairs of eyes were staring at Su Fei. Su Fei knelt down and kowtowed heavily, "Su Fei, the army in Jingzhou, bowed to His Majesty the Emperor, I wish His Majesty a long live His Majesty."

"Su Aiqing is exempted from gifts"

"Thank you Your Majesty"

Su Fei stood up and said, "I conferred the order of the governor of Liuzhou, Jingzhou, and present a gift to Your Majesty on the New Year's Day to fulfill the righteousness of the minister."

The eunuch walked forward and presented the sandalwood and gold-inlaid box. Hundreds of eyes were staring at the box. Liu Jing offered some congratulations, but Cao Cao looked back at the guards. The guard nodded, indicating that they had checked and there was nothing suspicious.

Cao Cao was relieved, and even he was a little curious at this time, what would Liu Jing give him?

Liu Xie opened the box and took out a string of dazzling bracelets. The nine diamonds shone brightly under the light. The hall suddenly exclaimed in a low voice. Su Fei reported: "Your Majesty, this is the thing that Emperor Guangwu loves. It was originally hidden in the palace. Dong Zhuo was lost to Jingzhou during the rebellion and was found by Liuzhou Mu. He specially presented it to Your Majesty."

Liu Xie smiled slightly, "I saw this thing when I was a child, called the Vajra Demon Subduing Circle. Later, when I moved the capital, I didn't know where to go. It turned out that I had been wandering to Jingzhou. I appreciate Liu Jingzhou's intentions."

Cao Cao suddenly understood what Liu Jing meant. Liu Jing presented the things of Emperor Guangwu to the emperor, which showed that he had no intention of usurpation. After all, he had defeated the imperial army and had to give an explanation.

From a small detail, Cao Cao felt that Liu Jing was getting more and more powerful. Not only did he win military affairs, but he also took a brilliant move in politics.

However, since Liu Jing is willing to surrender to the court, it will also facilitate his control. There will be gains and losses. Liu Jing cannot do both.

Of course, Cao Cao wanted to declare Liu Jing a rebellion and ordered the people of the world to challenge him, but he also understood in his heart that he had to face reality and admit failure, and had to be pragmatic but not emotional, and could not be influenced by emotions.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao came forward and said, "Your Majesty, since the Lord of Liuzhou is willing to be loyal to the court, I suggest that he be appointed as the Marquis of Chu to be the title of the ruler and minister."

Liu Xie nodded, "The Prime Minister is right, I will pass on my will, and I will also grant Liu Jing, the governor of Jingzhou, as the marquis of Chu, and give him a pair of white jade." The New Year is also called Day, which is the beginning of the year. According to the rules, a large-scale court meeting must be held on this day. The emperor will attend court and accept congratulations from all officials and ministers. At the same time, the prefects of various places and envoys of the vassal states on the border offer gifts to the emperor.

Before dawn, hundreds of lanterns were lit around the square in front of the Deyang Hall of Xuchang Palace, illuminating the square like daytime. The officials from the court gathered together and whispered, and the topic was never separated from the Battle of Red Cliff more than a month ago.

Although Cao Cao had issued a prime minister order that the government and the opposition did not allow the government to discuss this battle, in fact, his orders could not stop the people of the world. In particular, most of the officials in the court were extremely dissatisfied with Cao Cao's monopoly of power and the killing of Kong Rong in vain. Therefore, Cao Cao's defeat in the Red Cliff this time became an excuse for the officials to vent their anger.

In a corner of the square, Yang Biao, the Taichangqing, was whispering to the Taiwei Fu Wan, about what happened recently. Yang Biao, the father of the chief clerk Yang Xiu, is 60 years old this year. He is respected in the court. He was imprisoned by Cao Cao a few years ago. After being released from prison, he used the excuse of foot disease and stayed at home. Today, because it is a grand ceremony, he must also go to court to congratulate the emperor.

Fu Wan is the father of Queen Fu, about fifty years old, and was appointed as the Grand Marshal. Su and Yang Biao had a close relationship. They had not seen each other for several months. When they got together today, the topic of the two naturally mentioned the Battle of Red Cliff.

"Mr., I watched the celestial phenomena last night and found that the long-descended Ziwei Palace actually had a bright future. Could it be that it refers to Jiangxia?" Yang Biao said excitedly.

Fu Wan disagreed and said, "A Battle of Red Cliff is not enough to explain anything. It's just that the Northern Army does not know the water battle. Yang Gong has too much hope, and he may be even more disappointed."

"otherwise"

Yang Biao shook his mind, "I heard Xiu'er say that he had seen Liu Jing several times, saying that this man is beautiful and has the ambition to support the world. Even Cao thieves praised him as a hero several times, and he was a strong enemy of his life. Moreover, I heard that he sent more than 100,000 prisoners of war back to his hometown to reunite with his family. This shows that his kindness is the hope of the revival of the Han Dynasty."

"I hope so too, but I hope he can understand the way of his ministers and not have any improper thoughts."

Yang Biao knew that Fu Wan had a concern for Liu Jing, because Liu Jing was the direct descendant of the royal family. This time he defeated Cao Cao and released prisoners of war to return to the farm, which aroused praise from the gentry. There were already voices among the people who hoped that Liu Jing could revive the Han Dynasty, but this also affected Fu Wan's interests.

Seeing that the emperor's prestige was declining, many people were a little desperate in the Han Dynasty, but Liu Jing's strong rise allowed these desperate people to see a glimmer of hope, including Yang Biao, who also ignited hope for the revival of the Han Dynasty.

Yang Biao could understand Fu Wan's worrying about gains and losses. He stopped mentioning this matter. He looked at the sky and said strangely: "It seems that time has passed, why haven't the court started yet?"

Fu Wan sneered, "Cao thief is still in the future, who dares to start a court?"

At this moment, there was a slight commotion in the distance, and the officials dodged one after another, and saw hundreds of imperial cavalry guarding a carriage slowly coming. The carriage was tall and gorgeous, pulled by eight white horses. Cao Cao was here. The carriage stopped in front of the officialdom. Two guards stepped forward and opened the car door and helped Cao Cao down.

After Cao Cao returned to Xudu, he became seriously ill and was unable to fight against the remnants of Yuan. It was not until these two days that he had recovered slightly. Cao Cao got off the carriage, and many ministers came forward to greet him. Cao Cao waved his hand and smiled and said, "It's getting late, let's start the court."

"Dongdong"

The bells of the opening ceremony sounded melodiously, and thousands of officials lined up in front of the hall, including the public, minister, general, officials, and envoys, with clear ranks. According to the etiquette system, more than 400 officials of more than 2,000 stones will enter the hall to meet and congratulate, while the rest of the officials stayed on the steps to meet and meet. At this time, the guards shouted loudly, "The emperor has already sat down and summoned all officials to meet and meet."

The officials were lined up in two rows, and Cao Cao was the only one in the first place. He sorted out his clothes and led the officials to the main hall.

On the high jade steps in the hall, Emperor Liu Xie of Han sat alone on a dragon couch, wearing a gold ornament, twelve white beads hanging on the head, wearing a black robe and a robe, and wearing a twelve embroidery items such as the sun, moon, stars, and dragon. Behind him were eight palace maids, holding long fans, robe covers and other objects. Another confidant eunuch Mu Shun stood aside and gave the emperor a presentation ceremony.

Liu Xie is nearly thirty years old, dressed in medium-sized clothes, fair skin, and slightly weak-looking. It has been twenty years since Zhongping ascended the throne in six years. For twenty years, he has been controlled by Dong Zhuo, Li, Cao Cao and others, and he has never been able to do his own thing. He has been a puppet emperor for twenty years. His edges and corners have been smooth and he is well versed in self-protection. After the change of the robbery, Liu Xie has shown weakness for several years, and everything is done according to Cao Cao's wishes.

However, he also understood that although Cao Cao did not have the intention to usurp the rebellion, it was difficult to guarantee that Cao Cao's son did not have any. He had no soldiers and power now, and the ministers who supported him were all weak scholars. He could no longer have a day to turn things around. Now for him, how to have a good end is the most important thing.

Liu Xie also heard about the Battle of Red Cliff, and the person who defeated Cao Cao was actually a royal family, and he was Liu Biao's nephew, the direct royal family. This made Liu Xie's already desperate heart arouse a glimmer of hope. He could defeat Cao Cao's army more than 200,000. Then can he sweep the Central Plains, kill and restore the Han Dynasty?

These days, Liu Xie has not been able to sleep well at night and cannot control his excitement. But at this time, the hope and excitement in his heart are hidden under his long-standing numb face.

All the officials walked into the hall quickly, lined up in nine rows, bowed and bowed together, "I will meet your Majesty, I wish you a long live your Majesty."

Liu Xie waved his hand and said, "Dear all of you to be calm and composed."

"Thank you Your Majesty"

Hundreds of ministers walked to both sides and stood in their own positions. The main items of court meetings on the sun were congratulations, gifts, music and grand banquets. However, since a few years ago, Cao Cao advocated frugality, so he removed the celebrations and grand banquets, leaving only court congratulations and grand banquets.

Liu Xie said slowly again: "Last year, Xuzhou drought, Jizhou locust plague, and the four counties of Yuzhou have flooded, and people's lives are in distress. On the occasion of the New Year, all my dear friends have good suggestions and favor the people of the world."

"I have something to say"

Cao Cao stepped out of the line, pressed the hilt of the sword in his hand and bowed slightly, saying, "Your Majesty, natural disasters are worse than those of you. The people's hardship is mostly because of the rampant rebels in various places. I have sent troops to attack everywhere and will be pacified soon. Your Majesty does not need to worry. On this New Year's Day, I would like to present a pair of white jade unicorns to your Majesty to celebrate the New Year's happiness."
To be continued...