At this moment, in the village house of Qiao Xi Village, Emperor Liu Xie was surrounded by a group of Han officials. Among them, Yang Biao squatted in front of him and stared at him nervously. He said seriously,"Your Majesty, now you have to face an extremely important choice.”
Liu Xie's eyes trembled slightly, and then he burped.
He ate five bowls of rice.
He had never eaten such delicious rice in his life. He swallowed it whole with the soup. The first bowl of rice was almost tasteless. Then, the feeling of fullness and happiness surged up, so he could not control his mouth when he ate again.
Now that they had finished eating, Xu Zhen and Cao Cao weren't around. These Han officials were still beside them, burping…
It looked like everyone was full.
"What, what choice?"
Liu Xie looked into Yang Biao's eyes and seemed a little worried and afraid.
" Acknowledge Lord Xu Zhen as your uncle, really acknowledge him. No matter what the outside world says, your words have already been spoken. Cao Cao also knows. Moreover, I heard that Lord Xu is not from a prestigious family. He is an abandoned person…"
"He was abandoned in a village since he was young and became a commoner. Your Majesty, you must acknowledge him as your uncle.”
"Why…"
Liu Xie was a little scared because Yang Biao's expression was as anxious as the surrounding officials and Dong Cheng's. It was even…impossible to object.
It was as if they would be angry if he did not agree.
Liu Xie had grown up in Empress Dowager Dong's harem and knew a lot of etiquette. He also knew that he wasn't her biological son, so his status wasn't that high.
Therefore, he was good at observing people's expressions.
He did not like to see others in a difficult position.
"No reason, Your Majesty. You still don't know, but this must be useful…You just need to acknowledge Lord Xu as your uncle.”
"Alright…"
Liu Xie's face was filled with complicated expressions, but the officials had treated him with courtesy along the way and would never harm him. If it was a vital point, it would have been harmed long ago on the way.
They had experienced many rebellions. Even Yang Ding and the others had chosen to mutiny because they were difficult to protect. If it wasn't for Grand Marshal Yang Biao protecting them, they might have already died.
"I understand. I will follow the Grand Commandant's instructions and acknowledge Lord Xu as my uncle.”
"Eh, alright…alright."
Yang Biao looked at Zhang Xi, Dong Cheng, and a few old Hanchen beside him and said solemnly,""Remember, keep this matter to yourself. Even if you die, you must say that Lord Xu is His Majesty's uncle.”
"Sigh, this is a serious matter. We naturally know.”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Now, the most gratifying thing is that we have finally escaped…"
"It's not easy! Wuwuwu…"
A group of Han officials began to cry. Their mottled faces were covered with sparkling tears. Coupled with the deep wrinkles, they looked like flowers blooming. The soldiers outside the door could not help but be moved.
Some of the old men who had worked as officials for their entire lives sighed.
If he acknowledged Xu Zhen as his uncle, then he would be…
He was the country's uncle.
For a poor scholar to actually receive such treatment, it was simply the virtue of his ancestors. He was also the luckiest person in thousands of years.
"We've studied hard for decades, but we've only reached this level. We wanted to bring peace to the world, but we couldn't do anything about it. The son of a Humble Class, by chance, became the country's uncle. What a feeling…I'm amazed.”
"This is fate…"
"I'm afraid that if Lord Xu were to learn of this news, he would be so happy that he would lose his mind.”
"Tian Zi's uncle, what a noble honor this is.”
They whispered to each other…
At this time, Xu Zhen and Cao Cao had led Chen Liu's army to Qiaoxi Village. Zhang Liao knew how serious the matter was, so he asked Governor Cheng Yu to arrange for all the wealthy merchants and clans in the counties of Chen Liu to rush back from other places. At the same time, Chen Liu's officials were waiting at the gate to welcome them.
Among the commoners, those who performed well could be welcomed and admired in the city.
They had also prepared the most luxurious carriages and honor guards. Three hundred maids and six thousand soldiers extended out from Chenliu City, while the remaining ten thousand soldiers stood in formation on the plains to welcome them.
Such a lineup was already the maximum Chen Liu could take out.
After making all these arrangements, Zhang Liao returned to Qiao Xi Village to find Cao Cao and Xu Zhen.
"Your Majesty, all preparations are complete. You can enter the Chen Liu Courier Station first.”Cao Cao said.
"Courier station?" At this moment, an old official of the Han Dynasty whispered,"Why the posthouse and not the government office? This was the current emperor, so he should be living in the government office.”
"Lord Cao…"
Yang Biao also looked at Cao Cao unhappily. They were the heroes of the Han Dynasty, and now that the emperor had just returned, there should be no problem for them to stay in a better place. At least they could make some requests.
"En, I have also considered this point. Why don't we ask the officials to personally arrange it?”
Cao Cao straightened his back, his beard fluttering in the wind, and a faint smile on his face.
He swept his gaze across the officials.
" This... Cao Gong, we are also thinking for His Majesty," Dong Cheng hurriedly explained. He was a person who rose from the bottom of the hierarchy. His daughter was the noble Dong of the Son of Heaven. He could be considered to have achieved the Dao and was able to squeeze into the ranks of Yang Biao and the other ministers.
Thus, they were afraid that Cao Cao would get angry. If they did not care and threw them into the mountains, they would be robbed by the bandits. Wouldn't they lose everything?
If he listened to her now, he might even be able to become an official.
"No matter how rich Chen Liu is, it is still just a county. It is normal for us not to prepare a lodging. Therefore, why don't you listen to Cao Gong's arrangements first and find a place to stay…"
At this moment, Liu Xie said weakly between the two eunuchs,""My dear minister, zhen, zhen wants to live with uncle…"
Uncle?
Cao Cao was stunned and looked at Xu Zhen strangely.
Xu Zhen was also stunned.
"Am I really your uncle?"
"Yes!"
Liu Xie said with certainty," Uncle, you grew up in Maocai Village in the north of Hejian County. My mother told me when I was very young that she had a brother in the clan. Later on, they had to be separated because of the war. When they left, they brought a strange book with them. It was the Book of Heaven's Classics. Naturally, you are my uncle.”
After saying this, Xu Zhen was dumbfounded.
Is this a f * cking BUG?
The Book of Heaven's Scroll? What the hell is the Book of Heaven's Scriptures!
Wasn't this made up by Cao Cao? Are you an obedient child without thinking?!
Why would I be your uncle? I'm not interested! It's too tiring to take care of this broken child!
"Uncle! You're my uncle!"
Liu Xie became excited. His body trembled slightly as he struggled free from the eunuchs 'arms. Then, he took a few steps forward. Not to mention, there weren't many children who could act as well as Liu Xie.
He threw himself into Xu Zhen's arms in front of all the officials and Cao Cao.
At this moment, Xu Zhen suddenly raised his hand and broke free from Liu Xie's hands. Then, he said indifferently,""Your Majesty, I don't have the Book of Heaven's Scroll with me. I grew up in Maocai Village, where there are no trade routes and many small roads. Carriages and horses can't enter. Moreover, it's in Hejian, while your family is in Luoyang. If you had this money, wouldn't your life be much better? So we can't be uncle and niece.”
You…
Self-respect?
Xu Zhen refused to be the country's uncle!
This time, Yang Biao was stunned. I…this person…
Was this person crazy? All the scholars in the world wished they could rush to the official's house with their faces plastered to their faces. Some even did not hesitate to become a son-in-law and enter the official's house to gain fame!
If ordinary scholars wanted to seek an official position, they would at least have to be recommended by a famous teacher, or the villagers would clearly examine their identity, moral character, and talent. Some would use the monthly evaluation to increase their reputation.
But now, the opportunity to climb the Stairway to Heaven was right in front of him, and Xu Zhen actually kicked it away!!
Moreover, he was extremely disgusted!
Liu Xie was stunned.
After being stunned, she cried.
She squatted on the ground and cried.
"Uncle! You're my uncle!"
He was a 13 or 14-year-old youth, and he had never suffered such great grievances in his life!
I am the emperor! Why doesn't anyone want me!
I was actually despised by Lord Xu…
Xu Zhen's mouth twitched and he took a step back.
The meaning was obvious. Basically, it meant," It's useless even if you cry. I won't coax you even if you cry."
"Wow!" This time, Liu Xie cried even harder.
That was heartbreaking. The thought of him licking his own face to acknowledge an elder brother he didn't know as his uncle, not even giving up his ancestor's face, and actually being rejected, this feeling was too shameful!
"Your Majesty, don't cry…"
"Your Majesty…tsk, aiya! Lord Xu!"
"Lord Xu, how can His Majesty be wrong? Lord Xu, you must be a relative of the Emperor.”
Xu Zhen was also anxious. Were these people crazy? Do you think I don't know if I'm his uncle?!
"How can you accuse me of my innocence?!!”
Xu Zhen retreated to Cao Cao's side, and Zhao Yun naturally followed behind Xu Zhen. When the two of them passed by the dumbfounded Dian Wei, they reached out and patted his head." Let's go, silly."”
"My lord! Give me justice! I'm going home for dinner."
Xu Zhen quickly turned back and rode on Vanishing Shadow, preparing to run away. He couldn't afford to offend these old ministers. They definitely wanted to slander him and make him the emperor's amulet. This amulet was going to block fire and lightning.
Who would be willing to do such a thing?
Dian Wei got on the horse in confusion and asked in a low and muffled voice,""Sir, are you really His Majesty's second uncle?”
"No! When did he say that he was Second Uncle? Where did this second uncle come from?!"
Xu Zhen immediately roared, causing Dian Wei to shiver and shrink his neck.
The three of them quickly left, leaving behind a group of old officials who were staring at each other with wide eyes and Cao Cao who was smiling and shaking his head.
The few Han officials immediately began to mutter.
"This, this Lord Xu…Is he so uninterested in fame?”
" Just now, we were still saying that he would be extremely excited. In the end, he was so disgusted that he wanted to throw it into the soil. This is simply…"
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