Chapter 40-Cao Cao's Fear (New Book) 1/6
In the main hall, Liu Xie sat at the head of the table with a happy expression on his face.
Cao Cao was sitting not far from Liu Xie, his face gloomy.
"Long live our emperor!"
The officials shouted three times, but Cao Cao only turned around and nodded at Liu Xie.
"Everyone, please rise."
Liu Xie waved his sleeves and said," Today, I received a piece of news. I believe all the ministers have received it as well. General Che Ji, read it out for everyone to hear."”
If it was in the past, Liu Xie would never take the initiative to speak.
Regardless of the situation, Cao Cao was the first to speak.
Liu Xie did not dare to say anything.
But today, Liu Xie seemed to have taken the wrong medicine and was abnormally excited. All the officials could see this.
Cao Cao did not stop Liu Xie.
He wanted to see what tricks Liu Xie could play.
Cheji General Dong Cheng stepped forward and said,"Now that the Han Dynasty is weak and the population is not prosperous, His Majesty specially ordered this old minister to find the Han clan relatives in the Nine Provinces.”
"Fortunately, with the blessing of our ancestors, the Han Dynasty has another member of the clan. Liu Yi, the eldest son of King Anping, Liu Xu, was lost outside during the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He has finally been blessed by our ancestors to return to the Anping Kingdom and perform the ritual of tying his hair. According to the ancestral etiquette, the title of King Anping should be inherited by Liu Yi!”
Dong Cheng held a bamboo scroll in his hand and read it out loud in the hall.
After reading it, Dong Cheng handed the bamboo slips to Liu Xie.
"Prime Minister, Liu Yi is of the same clan as me according to seniority. He is my younger cousin. I wonder if I feel that it is appropriate for me to be the Prime Minister?”Liu Xie asked Cao Cao, who was sitting not far away from him.
"Haha."
Cao Cao smiled and cupped his hands at Liu Xie,"This is His Majesty's household, I shouldn't be involved.”
"However, in order to prevent any Tom, Dick, or Harry from pretending to be a member of the Han clan, I hope that Your Majesty will investigate this matter first.”Cao Cao said impolitely.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall was solemn.
Liu Xie, who was beaming with joy just a moment ago, avoided Cao Cao's gaze.
"Prime Minister Cao, Liu Yi's name is on the genealogy of the imperial clan. Moreover, someone will definitely verify his identity when he returns to Anping Country to worship his ancestors.”Dong Cheng chimed in.
"Haha."
Cao Cao laughed coldly again." That's good. I'm just worried. I'm worried that I won't damage the dignity of the Han family."”
"Since the Prime Minister has no objections, then let's do it this way. General Che Ji, immediately announce Liu Yi's identity to the world and then send members of the Imperial Clan to contact Liu Yi.”Liu Xie said.
He heard Liu Xie say that he would send someone from the imperial clan to contact Liu Yi.
Cao Cao suddenly raised his eyebrows." Oh right, Your Majesty, I seem to remember that when the imperial clan becomes a prince, they have to pay respects to their ancestors in the ancestral temple, right? In that case, Liu Yi still has to make a trip to Xudu. Your Majesty, don't forget to ask Liu Yi to come back. Otherwise, his title won't be justified no matter what!”
"Good, good, good. Prime minister, you're really thoughtful.”Liu Xie hurriedly nodded.
After nodding his head in agreement, Liu Xie secretly glanced at Cao Cao with fear in his eyes.
However, Liu Bei, who was in the palace, did not say a word.
However, Liu Bei was feeling extremely uncomfortable.
When he came to Xu City to meet Liu Xie, he only had the title of Imperial Uncle. Other than that, he had no other benefits.
And Liu Yi had actually become a King in a single step.
In addition to Liu Yi's reputation, there must be many scholars under Liu Yi.
Thinking of this, Liu Bei was filled with jealousy.
He wanted to escape Cao Cao's control, but he had no chance. Cao Cao's surveillance on him was too strict.
The court session ended very quickly.
After the court session ended, Cao Cao angrily brought his subordinates back to the Prime Minister's residence.
Although Cao Cao said that he didn't care about Liu Yi.
But in reality, he was very afraid.
Cao Cao had witnessed Liu Yi's bravery. Moreover, after Liu Yi caused a ruckus at the White Gate Tower that night, he had taken away Lu Bu's family and his men.
Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, Lu Bu, and a few other generals were all under Liu Yi.
In addition to Liu Yi, who was now famous, many people would probably go to seek refuge.
To be honest, the title of a royal relative of the Han Dynasty was much more flattering than his status as the Prime Minister.
This was also why Liu Bei was willing to rely on the support of King Jing of Zhongshan. This was also why Liu Biao was able to take down Jingzhou with his own reputation.
Although the Han Dynasty was weak, it could not be defeated even if a tiger died.
Therefore, Cao Cao was thinking about how to stop this momentum.
It would be best to make use of the conflict between Yuan Shao and Liu Yi to make Liu Yi disappear.
After returning to the Prime Minister's residence, Cao Cao immediately gathered his strategists.
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