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

Chapter 32, The Result of Abdication
Seeing signs of easing tensions, Cao Cao hurriedly declared, "Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal and have never dared to overstep my bounds. From now on, anyone who dares to disrespect Your Majesty will be severely punished!"

"I hope Your Majesty will rescind your order. Now that Deng Zhan has been executed, I will also severely reprimand Man Chong!"

"Lord Cao, I just feel that I am utterly useless," Liu Xie sighed heavily.

It would be easy to kill Man Chong now, but killing Man Chong would be of no use.

Just like Deng Zhan, who was merely carrying out Cao Cao's orders, he died a very strange death. If Liu Xie wanted to vent his anger, he had no doubt that Cao Cao would be willing to use Man Chong as a scapegoat.

It had only been two months since the capital was moved, and the emperor had already abdicated. Cao Cao absolutely could not bear such a huge impact.

At this point, Cao Cao would agree to any conditions Liu Xie proposed, as long as they weren't too unreasonable.

Of course, Cao Cao would not allow Liu Xie to use the abdication system again and again.

Therefore, both sides have their bottom lines and must exercise discretion.

The most important issue now is to persuade Liu Xie to quickly abandon the idea of ​​abdicating the throne.

Cao Cao quickly reassured him, "Your Majesty is intelligent, benevolent, and loves the people. How could you have such thoughts? I believe that the past tyranny of Dong Zhuo and Li Jue has inevitably disheartened Your Majesty. Rest assured, Your Majesty, even if it costs me my life, I will help Your Majesty restore the Han Dynasty. I also believe that Your Majesty will become a wise ruler, saving the nation from darkness and restoring the Han Dynasty to its glory!"

Liu Xie sighed and said, "With Lord Cao serving me in conquering the world, I can rest assured. I just hope to travel around and go to places I want to go. Lord Cao, I know you are worried about my safety, but you can rest assured that with so many loyal guards of the Han Dynasty, I will be fine."

Liu Bei's envoy had already come once, and Cao Cao had knelt for most of the day. Now, Cao Cao was just hoping to get this matter settled as soon as possible.

He readily agreed, saying, "I am very pleased that Your Majesty understands my good intentions. Your Majesty may go wherever you wish in the future."

Cao Cao thought that Liu Xie would at most go out of the city for a stroll and wander around the outskirts of Xuchang.

However, Liu Xie said, "When Cao Cao goes on expeditions in the future, I would like to accompany him. Although I can't help much in conquering the world, I would like to go and see for myself, help Cao Cao boost his prestige, and broaden my horizons."

Cao Cao was taken aback and looked up at Liu Xie in surprise.

"Your Majesty, military campaigns are no joke. Swords and spears have no eyes, and the battlefield is extremely dangerous. How could I dare to let Your Majesty take such risks? If anything goes wrong, I will be held accountable even if I die a thousand deaths."

Cao Cao thought to himself: You should just stay in Xuchang and be a good emperor. Don't cause any trouble!

What are you going out for? If you get hurt or something happens, it'll be a real problem.

Liu Xie was very disappointed, behaving like a wronged child, "Since Lord Cao won't agree, then forget it."

Liu Xie turned around and angrily returned to his palace.

This is Liu Xie's only chance!
He not only wanted to leave the city, but also wanted to go on expeditions with them later.

Since the tactic of abdication cannot be used frequently, we must strive to gain the greatest benefit for ourselves!

Taking a stroll outside the city was far from enough to satisfy Liu Xie.

Cao Cao was outmaneuvered, and his face immediately darkened. He really wanted to rush in and teach Liu Xie a lesson, to show him how to be a proper puppet emperor.

However, Cao Cao was also in a dilemma, after all, he had come to apologize!
They've been kneeling for most of the day, and it's getting dark. Are they going to have to kneel all night?

Liu Bei was still waiting outside the city; continuing this delay would do Cao Cao no good. Although the emperor was being capricious, the timing was perfect, putting Cao Cao in a difficult position.

Xun Yu and his men couldn't enter the North Palace at will, so they could only wait anxiously in front of the palace gates. They waited for a long time, but Cao Cao didn't come out, and it was getting dark.

Cao Cao was extremely anxious. He hurriedly looked around and finally found a eunuch he had planted. He quickly beckoned him to come to his side and asked him to deliver a message to Xun Yu, asking them to come up with some ideas.

"What? Sikong is still kneeling?" Xun Yu was taken aback, and Guo Jia and the others beside him were also deeply worried.

This matter became increasingly difficult, and Cao Cao knelt for most of the day, but still couldn't appease the emperor.

However, Liu Xie's request did indeed stump everyone.

"His Majesty actually wants to accompany the army on expeditions in the future? How can this be allowed?" Xun Yu frowned and paced back and forth anxiously.

Guo Jia glanced at him and said with a wry smile, "Lord Xun, do you want my lord to continue kneeling like this? Liu Bei is right outside the city, and the gates of Xuchang are still closed. If this stalemate continues, in less than a day, all the people in the city will know, and in less than three days, everyone in the surrounding counties and prefectures will know!"

Xun Yu's eyebrows furrowed almost together. "Yes, this matter must be resolved as soon as possible!"

Mao Jie also said worriedly, "In my opinion, His Majesty just wants more freedom. He doesn't understand military strategy and tactics. It's just a passing fancy and he thinks it's fun. We might as well give in to His Majesty's wish. Perhaps it won't be long before His Majesty gets tired of it."

Xun Yu stamped his foot and said worriedly, "But His Majesty is the supreme ruler. When the emperor goes on a campaign, it is of great importance. How can his safety be guaranteed? What kind of order will this Xu Du be without the emperor?"

Guo Jia smiled slightly, "Lord Xun, you are overthinking it. His Majesty's personal expedition is just something he finds fun. Besides, it's not without its benefits. With His Majesty accompanying us, we will have a more legitimate reason to fight in the future. His Majesty can also help boost our morale. As for His Majesty's safety, you have so many fierce warriors by your side. As long as His Majesty doesn't charge into battle, he will be fine."

Seeing that Xun Yu was still hesitant to make up his mind, Mao Jie reminded him, "This matter is of utmost importance. Lord Xun must make a decision as soon as possible. If we delay any longer, things may become unmanageable."

Guo Jia said jokingly, "If we don't agree to His Majesty's request, not only will you have to kneel for a long time, but once the news gets out, everyone will know, and we'll just have to wait for the warlords to come and attack us. In the past, Dong Zhuo had hundreds of thousands of Xiliang soldiers and the eight passes of Luoyang to defend against the eighteen warlords, but our small city of Xuchang has no natural defenses around it. What can we use to defend against the warlords of the world?"

Guo Jia may have been joking, but Xun Yu knew that this was by no means an exaggeration.

Once the news of Cao Cao's abdication spread, no matter which warlord it was, they would not speak well of him.

Even Yuan Shao, who grew up alongside Cao Cao, would take advantage of Cao Cao's misfortune and ruthlessly trample on him.

Xun Yu was sweating profusely with anxiety, and finally sighed helplessly, "Let's agree to His Majesty's request for now, and then find opportunities to persuade him to give up the idea of ​​going on the expedition later."

"That's exactly right!" Everyone nodded in agreement.

The messenger eunuch hurriedly ran to Cao Cao's side and relayed the results of Xun Yu and the others' discussion.

Cao Cao sighed, "There's no other way!"

"Your Majesty, I agree!" Cao Cao raised his voice and said loudly towards the palace.

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