Dong Cheng took the genealogy, opened it, and read it aloud.
"Emperor Xiao Jing had fourteen sons. His seventh son was Liu Sheng, King Jing of Zhongshan.”
"Liu Sheng gave birth to Liu Zhen, Marquis of Lu City. Liu Zhen gave birth to Liu Ang, Marquis of Pei. Liu Ang gave birth to Liu Lu, Marquis of Zhang. Liu Lu gave birth to Liu Lian, Marquis of Qi…"
"Liu Huisheng, East County Magistrate Liu Xiong, Liu Xiongsheng, Liu Xiongsheng, born…"
Suddenly, Dong Cheng's expression changed drastically, and his hands began to tremble.
This…
Something's not right!
Why was it different from what he saw before?
Dong Cheng didn't know if he should continue reading.
The emperor and all the civil and military officials looked at him expectantly.
He then looked at Cao Cao, the leader of the officials, who was looking at him with a sly smile.
Could it be…Could it be that someone had tampered with it?
Cold sweat began to seep out of Dong Cheng's forehead. The plot had completely changed. Should he continue reading?
If he continued reading, wouldn't Liu Bei become a fake imperial relative?
"Milord, Liu Xiong is Liu Hong. Liu Hong is Liu Bei.”
The impatient Liu Bei waited for a long time, but Dong Cheng did not continue reading. He might as well announce it himself.
Perhaps it was because the genealogy was too old and some of the words could not be seen clearly?
"Aiyaya, in that case, beloved minister is this one's imperial uncle!”
"Your Majesty's grace is boundless, Liu Bei is grateful!”
Under Dong Cheng's dumbfounded expression, the two of them had already begun to recognize their relatives and confer official titles according to the script that had been arranged long ago.
"Good! Liu Bei, listen up!"
"I will confer you the title of Left General, Marquis of Yi City, and the position of Xu Prefecture Overseer. You will be in Xu Prefecture to govern the prefectures and counties well, train your troops, and develop them.”
"One is to manage the country for me, and the other is to share the Prime Minister's worries.”
Liu Bei's lips curled into a sinister smile as he prostrated himself on the ground and said loudly,""I thank the heavens for their kindness!"
Seeing that Cao Cao didn't object, some of the officials stood up and bowed,"
"Congratulations to Your Majesty for recognizing Imperial Uncle Liu. Imperial Uncle Liu will definitely contribute to Your Majesty and share the burden of the Prime Minister!”
"That's right, that's right. Imperial Uncle Liu's benevolence and righteousness are famous all over the world. Other than the blood of the Great Ancestral Emperor, how can mortals give birth to such a great sage?”
"With Imperial Uncle Liu around, the villains from all directions will definitely hide in the dark corners of the sewers. How dare they come out and be impudent again!”
"In the future, Prime Minister will not have to work so hard.”
The group of ministers who spoke were all fence-sitters who did not have any real power.
Liu Bei, who had been floating in the troubled times, was instantly appointed as a general and a marquis. He had even obtained the title of Xu Prefecture Overseer and was in charge of the military and political affairs of a region. If this was not Cao Cao's confidant, who else could it be?
How could they give up this opportunity to get closer to the big shot? After all, flattery was just a waste of saliva.
"Your Majesty, this subject has benefited greatly from the Prime Minister's guidance over the years. It's time for me to contribute to the Imperial Court and share the Prime Minister's burdens. I request to go to Xuzhou with Imperial Uncle Liu. Even if I have to be a county magistrate, I have to contribute!”
"Great, this subject is also willing to experience Imperial Uncle Liu's benevolence and righteousness.”
"Thank you for your appreciation, sirs. Liu Bei will not disappoint His Majesty and the Prime Minister!”
Things were progressing so smoothly that Liu Bei felt a little smug.
The Left General, the Marquis of Yi City, and Xu Prefecture's Overseer, Cao Cao would at least give him fifty thousand soldiers.
In addition, with the strong city of Xu Prefecture, he would be able to issue the emperor's order and invite all the vassals to attack Cao!
Great things could be expected, great things could be expected!
Pa ~ Pa ~ Pa!
As the officials were pleading, Cao Cao clapped and smiled at Dong Cheng.
"Is Sir Dong very hot? Why are you sweating so much?”
"No…no, I caught a cold last night and troubled the Prime Minister.”
Dong Cheng had followed Liu Xie from Dong Zhuo to Li Jue and Guo Si, and then to Xuchang City. His mental fortitude was still very strong, and there was not the slightest bit of guilt in him.
"Your Majesty, I am old and have some hearing problems. I didn't hear what Lord Dong said about Liu Xiong. Can Lord Dong read it out loud in front of all the officials?”
As Cao Cao spoke, he faced Dong Cheng, and a terrifying pressure instantly made Dong Cheng, who was actually a civil official, unable to breathe.
"Oh? Prime Minister, did you not hear clearly? I heard Lord Dong say that Liu Xiong gave birth to Liu Hong and Liu Hong gave birth to Liu Bei. Did all the officials hear that?”
"I heard it, I heard it.”
"Is that so?" Cao Cao unsheathed the Heavenly Sword from his waist and stabbed it into the hall. The sword hummed and his smile turned vicious.
"I said that I didn't hear it clearly. Are you sure you heard it clearly?”
In this hall, only Cao Cao had the privilege of carrying a sword to court. Coupled with this low but murderous question, the group of fools finally reacted and waved their hands.
"Your Majesty, I didn't hear you clearly just now.”
"That's right, just now it was Imperial Uncle Liu who took over Lord Dong's words, it wasn't Lord Dong who spoke.”
"Sir Dong, please read it again."
"I agree!"
This situation made Liu Xie a little afraid. He could only say with a trembling voice,
"I don't think I heard the Prime Minister clearly, so I'll have to trouble Dong Cheng to read it again.”
Dong Cheng's face had already turned pale.
He understood.
The genealogy had indeed been tampered with.
The person who did this was Cao Cao himself.
Damn Cao Cao!
Even though Dong Cheng was cursing in his heart, he did not dare to disobey. He could only open the genealogy and say loudly,
"Liu Xiong has seven sons, Liu Fang, Liu Yu, Liu Zhong, Liu Dan, Liu Yuan, Liu Huo, and Liu Nong…"
"Your Majesty, there is no Liu Hong's lineage!”
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