With Cao Cao by my side, what do I have to fear from the world?

Chapter 21, Intercepting Wang Yue

Liu Xie waved to Dian Wei, indicating that there was no need to worry.

Then he smiled at Wang Yue and said, "I've heard a little about your affairs. So, how about it, are you interested in coming with me?"

"you?"

Wang Yue glanced at Liu Xie, who was just a teenager dressed in fine clothes and surrounded by many strong guards. He seemed to have some kind of background.

"I heard you want to see Cao Sikong, I can arrange it for you."

"Really, can you help me?"

Wang Yue's eyes lit up immediately. These past few days, Cao Cao had been busy with the land reclamation project, and Wang Yue hadn't even been able to see Cao Cao.

Liu Xie nodded. "Come with me. If you want to see Minister Cao, isn't that easy?"

Liu Xie strode away, and after a few steps, he waved to Wang Yue, "If you want to see Minister Cao, then follow me."

Wang Yue didn't even bother to go inside for a meal and hurriedly followed.

Xudu is just a county town, and although it is being expanded, it is not a very big place.

Cao Cao's Sikong Mansion was simply an enclosed area of ​​a few nearby households, built up on the basis of the original county government.

This is the easiest way; building it separately would be too troublesome.

Even Liu Xie's palace followed the same pattern: he first acquired several nice residences, and then expanded them.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Liu Xie arrived. The guards at the gate of the Sikong Mansion spotted Dian Wei at a glance and hurriedly came to greet him.

They knew Dian Wei, but not Liu Xie.

Dian Wei glanced at Liu Xie and went inside to deliver the message.

Cao Cao was discussing matters in his residence when he was genuinely surprised to hear that the emperor had arrived.

Without even changing her clothes, she quickly came out to greet them.

Once outside, Cao Cao recognized Empress Fu standing next to Liu Xie.

However, Cao Cao was not angry. Liu Xie was behaving very well, and the relationship between the two was still in a honeymoon period.

"Your subject Cao Cao pays respects to Your Majesty and the Empress!"

"what?"

Wang Yue froze on the spot, his eyes wide with disbelief!
He never dreamed that the person guiding him would be the current emperor.

Liu Xie smiled and said, "Lord Cao, I heard that you have been working day and night these past few days, busy with the land reclamation. I feel very sorry for you, so I came to remind you to take good care of your health. Also, this chivalrous man is named Wang Yue. I met him on the way. I happen to like swordsmanship, and I feel a bit of a connection with him. I'd like to mention to you that I'd like to keep him by my side so I can learn a few moves to pass the time. What do you think, Lord Cao?"

Before Wang Yue could react, Cao Cao nodded in agreement, "Your Majesty, you can make the decision yourself regarding this small matter."

Cao Cao didn't think much of it. He knew that Liu Xie was indeed very idle, wandering around Xuchang all day long, and had even been to brothels many times.

If His Majesty can find something to do to pass the time, it will save Cao Cao a lot of trouble.

Wang Yue originally wanted to ask Cao Cao for an official position, but unexpectedly, Liu Xie intercepted him and kept him by his side.

However, although somewhat surprised, Wang Yue thought about it again and realized that being able to teach the emperor swordsmanship was a great honor.

Among the many wandering swordsmen in the world, none of them are qualified to even meet the emperor, let alone teach him swordsmanship.

After Liu Xie left, Cao Cao watched the emperor's departing figure and smiled!

In Cao Cao's view, Liu Xie even had to come to him for his opinion on such a trivial matter.

This shows that the emperor was very pragmatic and sensible!
He was well aware of his situation.

Know what you should do and what you shouldn't do!

Cao Cao murmured, "Your Majesty, as long as you don't cause me trouble, I won't cause you trouble!" After returning to the barracks, Liu Xie immediately appointed Wang Yue as Tiger General. Wang Yue was flattered and hurriedly knelt down to kowtow.

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! I will swear to serve Your Majesty to the death in the future."

"Long live?"

Liu Xie chuckled self-deprecatingly. Since ascending the throne, he had rarely heard anyone shout "Long live the Emperor!" and few people genuinely respected him.

Therefore, Liu Xie had to observe and test everyone carefully.

I will never believe a few nice words.

Cao Cao once pledged his loyalty, but what about now? He has come to see himself as the one giving orders, and he does so with a sense of entitlement.

Liu Xie is now taking the initiative to lower his stance. If Cao Cao is truly a loyal subject, his most normal reaction should be to feel fear and unease, rather than to take it for granted.

"Your Majesty, you are biased."

Consort Dong rushed over angrily and immediately stood in front of Empress Fu upon seeing her.

"Your Majesty, why don't you take me out? I'd like to go for a walk too."

Liu Xie smiled at her and said, "Then we'll see how you perform in the future."

Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Xie headed straight for the south gate of the barracks.

Inside the barracks, he did not need guards to accompany him.

When Consort Dong saw that Liu Xie had only said one sentence before turning around and leaving without even glancing at her, she turned her resentment toward Empress Fu.

"Empress, what exactly did you do to His Majesty?"

Fu Shou smiled and said, "Sister, His Majesty only has two women by his side, you and me. Are you sure you want to treat me as an enemy? The more you do this, the more disappointed His Majesty will be in you."

"This……"

Consort Dong had nowhere to vent her anger, and in the blink of an eye, Fu Shou had already brushed past her like a gust of wind.

Fu Shou disliked fighting with people. She was calm, gentle, and generous. She knew that Liu Xie didn't like others causing him trouble.

Because His Majesty already has enough troubles!

The biggest problem is Cao Cao!
Before the appointed time with Xu Huang, Liu Xie waited for him at the South Gate.

Cao Hong had just finished eating and was on his inspection tour when he saw Liu Xie. He walked over with a smile and asked, "Your Majesty, what are you doing?"

Liu Xie smiled and said, "Cao Hong, I'm probably the most leisurely person in Xudu. What could I possibly have to do? I just wander around all day."

"Your Majesty, as you said, I have found several trustworthy people and entrusted the business to them. However, I am still not at ease. With so many businesses, how can I guard against someone tampering with the accounts?"

Liu Xie couldn't help but laugh. "Cao Hong, what you're saying is a bit contradictory. Since you've found trustworthy people, why are you worried that they'll tamper with the accounts?"

Cao Hong scratched his head awkwardly, "After all, this business is too big, and the amount of money involved is really too large."

Liu Xie had seen through him; money wasn't something everyone could control.

Cao Hong now practically monopolizes the real estate business in Xudu, and he's making a fortune—more money than he's ever seen before.

Some people feel more insecure the more money they have, and find it difficult to fully trust the people around them.

He always felt that others were envious of him and were after his money.

Cao Hong was that kind of person.

Liu Xie thought for a moment and said, "Here's what we'll do: make sure they keep all the daily accounts safe. I'll check them for you from time to time. Also, select some loyal soldiers to be sent to those people to keep an eye on them!"

(End of this chapter)