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."
Chapter completed!