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

Chapter 72, Just Remain Neutral (Please Read On)
Such a big thing quickly spread throughout the mansion, and Cao Ang even kindly came over to offer some words of comfort.

"Brother Pi, get up quickly, let's talk things out."

Cao Pi glanced at Cao Ang, then stubbornly shook his head, thinking: Mother said that Father loves you the most right now, I can't lose to you.

Unable to persuade him otherwise, Cao Ang went to Cao Cao's study to plead for him.

When Cao Ying saw that Cao Pi was willing to kneel down to try and recruit the emperor's swordsmanship teacher, he immediately felt disgusted and stormed off into the street.

After waiting for a while at the palace gate, Liu Xie came out. He walked hurriedly, with Ji Ping by his side.

Upon seeing Cao Ying, he merely gave her a hurried greeting and turned to leave.

"Your Majesty, where are you going?"

"Lord Xun has caught a cold; I must go and visit him."

After saying that, Liu Xie hurried away.

Princess Qinghe stamped her feet anxiously, "Your Majesty is really something. He's in such a precarious situation himself, yet he still has the mind to worry about others."

Xun Yu was lying in bed recuperating when a servant rushed in, panting, "Master, His Majesty has arrived!"

"Ah? His Majesty has actually come." Xun Yu was taken aback and was about to get out of bed when Liu Xie walked in.

"Lord Xun, lie down, be careful not to catch a cold." Liu Xie's voice was gentle but very strong, and he came to the bedside in a few steps.

Liu Xie gently pressed Xun Yu down, reached out and touched his forehead, saying, "Your forehead is a little hot, but it's not too serious."

Xun Yu was somewhat excited. "Your Majesty, I have only been sleeping late these past two days and have caught a slight cold. I am surprised that Your Majesty has come all this way in person."

Liu Xie waved his hand and laughed, "I'm just idling around anyway. You and Cao Cao are both pillars of the court, so you can't be careless about your health. In my eyes, Cao Cao is the most loyal minister in the world, and Xun Yu is the second most loyal!"

Liu Xie adjusted the pillow for him and then asked Ji Ping to take his pulse.

After a while, Ji Ping said, "It's nothing serious. Just as His Majesty said, two doses of medicine will do the trick."

Xun Yu grew increasingly excited, his mind constantly replaying the phrase, "The second most loyal minister in the world!"

If it were anyone else, those few simple words alone would be worth dying for the emperor!
However, Xun Yu felt deeply remorseful.

Every time Xun Yu saw the emperor, he felt guilty and felt that he owed the emperor something.

But Liu Xie was always so polite to Xun Yu and never made any demands.

After a while, Madam Tang arrived with her child. Just as she was about to bow, Liu Xie waved his hand to stop her, saying, "Madam, there's no need for such formalities. If I'm not mistaken, this young master should be our eldest son, Xun Yun, right?"

Liu Xie was naturally friendly and even reached out to hug the six-year-old boy.

Tang was originally the daughter of Tang Heng, a eunuch. The story is a bit complicated. Initially, she was betrothed to a man named Fu Gongming, but Fu Gongming disliked her bad reputation and did not want to be related to a eunuch by marriage, so the marriage fell through.

Xun Yu was essentially a sucker who took over the bad situation!
Madam Tang smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty is right, it is indeed my eldest son, Xun Yun."

Liu Xie played with Xun Yun for a while and promised, "I was in a hurry this time and didn't bring a gift for the young master. I will definitely make it up to him next time."

Ji Ping continued to examine Xun Yu, while Liu Xie and Tang Shi and her son chatted about everyday matters.

First impressions are crucial, and Tang Shi maintained a smile throughout. Liu Xie even praised Xun Yu in front of her, saying, "Lord Xun is truly diligent and hardworking. Every time I pass by the Ministry of Personnel, I see him busy at work. Even after everyone else has left, Lord Xun will still be busy until very late. I am both moved and heartbroken."

Xun Yu quickly waved his hand and said modestly, "Your Majesty is too kind. This is all my duty and responsibility. I don't find it hard at all."

In this respect, Xun Yu and Zhuge Liang were very similar: diligent and conscientious, one working tirelessly for Liu Bei throughout his life, and the other devoting himself to Cao Cao!

After chatting for a while, Madam Tang left with Xun Yun.

The atmosphere fell silent again. Xun Yu looked at Liu Xie several times, unsure of how to begin.

Liu Xie took the initiative to break the awkward atmosphere, "Lord Xun, is something on your mind?"

"Your Majesty, what makes you say that?" Xun Yu asked subconsciously.

"If you don't want to talk about it, then I will." Lord Xun thought I had been wronged, so he felt guilty every time he saw me, right?

Even though he was working for Cao Cao, Xun Yu always felt guilty towards the emperor, which was indeed Xun Yu's real dilemma.

Xun Yu fell silent, wanting to deny it, but a pained and complicated expression appeared on his face.

Liu Xie smiled and advised, "Lord Xun, you have too many worries and think too much. Lord Cao has also treated me well. He helped me restore the Han Dynasty, and I can also take some time to travel around and relax. This way, everyone is happy, which is good."

Xun Yu sighed, “Your Majesty is magnanimous and tolerant, which I am very pleased with. However, the officials in the court do not think so. Since the establishment of the Secretariat, there has been no end to the criticisms. I am worried day and night and am quite uneasy.”

Liu Xie hurriedly interrupted him, "The establishment of the Secretariat can be considered as my tacit approval. All of Cao Cao's actions, in a sense, are tacitly approved by me. As long as you and Cao Cao work together, what else do I have to worry about?"

The more magnanimous Liu Xie appeared, the more Xun Yu felt guilty.

He was ultimately not a cruel person.

The establishment of the Secretariat was not approved by Liu Xie at all, but there was nothing he could do; Liu Xie could only act as a submissive subject now!
We can't even openly express our dissatisfaction!
Liu Xie said half-jokingly, "If you still feel embarrassed, let's try not to meet again in the future, so as not to cause Cao Cao to misunderstand."

Xun Yu sighed and nodded.

After leaving the Xun residence, Ji Ping couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, since Lord Xun is wavering, why don't you take this opportunity to recruit him and make him work for us?"

Liu Xie shook his head. "Chengping, you underestimate him. Xun Yu may feel guilty, but how could you possibly get him to stand on our side with just a few words? However, I would be very satisfied if we could keep him neutral in the future. Some people can be won over, but for others, it is enough if they just show us goodwill."

Xun Yu blamed himself because he was soft-hearted and couldn't bear to see the emperor wronged. But his judgment of the current situation remained very clear.

Cao Cao controlled everything, while Liu Xie had nothing but the empty title of emperor.

Liu Xie had no confidence that he could persuade Xun Yu to change his stance.

If Xun Yu were to directly side with Liu Xie, he would have to be out of his mind! Because anyone could see that Liu Xie, who only had the title of emperor, had absolutely no chance of turning the tide against Cao Cao!
Cao Cao had troops, talented people, great strategic abilities, and had also built up a good reputation.

Ji Ping thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty is insightful and far-sighted. We should win over those we can, and try our best to befriend those we can't. Once Cao Cao breaks with us in the future, many people will not stand on Cao Cao's side."

Liu Xie nodded and said with concern, "That's true, but the road ahead is long and arduous, so we need to be more calm and patient!"

Transmigrating into the body of Liu Xun, son of Liu Zhang, begins with the killing of Liu Bei.

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