Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Following Cao Cao's chatter, Liu Xie's expression changed.

When Cao Cao came late at night, he must have wanted him to make him prime minister.

But the post of prime minister is of great importance, if I seal it out myself, I am afraid that I will never be able to take it back.

But Cao Cao's analysis is also reasonable. Right now, the two are coexisting in honor and disgrace, and he has to praise Cao Cao more. If Cao Cao's faction is divided into two sides, then its strength will definitely be damaged.

But if he canonize the position of Prime Minister Cao Cao, then his prestige will definitely decline, and those who are vacillating towards the Han Dynasty will definitely switch to Cao Cao wholeheartedly.

No matter how he did it, the result was not good for him. Liu Xie had an ugly face and thought for a long time, but he didn't know how to speak.

Cao Cao looked into his eyes and knew that Liu Xie was in trouble, so he said slowly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I can reuse Xu Huang and let him command more than [-] troops."

Ok?

Xu Huang!

Did Cao Cao already know that Xu Huang was his confidant, who leaked it, or did he guess it himself?

So Cao Cao meant to show his loyalty by saying this?

The total number of troops under Cao Cao's rule is only about [-], and Xu Huang has [-] troops, accounting for one-third.

And Xu Huang is his confidant, and the [-] soldiers are also indirectly under his command.

Liu Xie calculated quickly in his mind, and said slowly: "Cao Aiqing is really courageous, knowing that Xu Huang is a close friend of the widow, she dared to appoint her."

Cao Cao smiled and said: "I have no dissatisfaction with the matter of being loyal to the emperor, but I just want to put down the rebellion as soon as possible, and give Your Majesty a bright future."

Cao Cao's words put himself above his loyal ministers, but just a few words can make people believe it.

Liu Xie said in disbelief: "It's hard to distinguish loyalty from traitors, and it's hard to be an emperor. It's even more difficult to be an emperor of the Han Dynasty who is full of fire."

"Alas." Cao Cao sighed softly and said, "It is not His Majesty's fault that the Han Dynasty is facing such a crisis, but it is caused by the accumulation of time and time."

"Although I say that I hold a heavy army and have doubts about the powerful minister, but it is also forced by current events. If the world is peaceful now, I would rather retreat to the mountains and forests and live a carefree life."

"If Your Majesty still doesn't believe it, I can arrange Xun Yu to be in charge of the palace. As a middleman between you and Your Majesty, I will not interfere in any affairs of the palace."

Although Xun Yu said he was a member of Cao Cao, he never favored any side in the court, and he always judged things based on facts, so he offended many people.

But looking at Xun Yu's behavior, the Han Dynasty still holds a very heavy weight in his heart.

Therefore, Xun Yu is the best contact between the two monarchs and ministers.

Cao Cao has regressed a lot, and Liu Xie still doesn't agree, I'm afraid it will cause a crack in the relationship between the two.

Liu Xie said: "Okay, since Aiqing is so sincere, I have no reason to refuse, but Li Huiyi's being named a general will further increase his strength?"

Cao Cao said helplessly, "It's inevitable. Although Li Huiyi said he made great use of weapons last year, his strength didn't suffer much at all. Most of the people who died in battle were soldiers recruited by foreign races."

"I heard that Li Huiyi has reached some kind of agreement with the foreign race and is recruiting troops on a large scale. I'm afraid there will be a big move within two years."

Liu Xie frowned and said, "Is it impossible to divorce him from the alien race?"

Cao Cao shook his head and said, "The minister also secretly sent people there, but the foreigners in the north seem to be extremely afraid and respectful of Li Huiyi, no matter how much temptation they offer, they just dare not agree."

Liu Xie said: "How on earth did Li Huiyi subdue these alien races? Since ancient times, alien races have been my enemies. How did they get into his hands and become helpers instead?"

Cao Cao also wanted to know about Liu Xie's question, but he investigated for a long time and found nothing at all.

Cao Cao replied: "Li Huiyi has a unique style of behavior. He is also soft and hard on foreigners. Huairou can give everything. If you are ruthless, you can also destroy a family. Perhaps this is the best way to deal with foreigners."

Liu Xie also heard about the destruction of Goguryeo and the establishment of a new county by Li Huiyi, and issued an imperial edict to reward him.

Hearing Cao Cao's answer, Liu Xie also had an idea in mind, and asked, "Since Li Huiyi's strength cannot be suppressed, can Aiqing find ways to strengthen herself, such as Yuan Shu in Shouchun."

After Yuan Shu was besieged by the three families, his strength was greatly reduced. Even under his rule, only Shouchun from Yangzhou remained.

But the emaciated camel was bigger than the horse, and Sun Ce fought hard for several months and returned without success. Cao Cao didn't want to follow in his footsteps.

Anyway, Yuan Shu has already been trapped in a city, and there will be internal problems after a long time, and then he will raise troops to conquer, which will save time and reduce losses.

Seeing Liu Xie's obsession with Yuan Shu, Cao Cao smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Yuan Shu has become a trapped beast. Sending troops at this time may not be worth the loss."

"But don't worry, Your Majesty, the Jade Seal and Yuan Shu's head will be delivered within two years."

Liu Xieke always kept Yuan Shu in mind when he blatantly proclaimed himself emperor and provoked the imperial power.

Hearing Cao Cao's promise, Liu Xie frowned and said, "Since you won't attack Yuan Shu, where will Ai Qing go next?"

Regarding Liu Xie's question, Cao Cao did not hide it, and truthfully released the plan.

After listening to the plan, Liu Xie thought for a while and said: "Aiqing's method is really good, but I also have an idea, I wonder if Aiqing wants to hear it?"

"Huh?" A kid in his teens, what good advice can he have?However, in order to show respect, Cao Cao said politely: "Your Majesty, please speak as soon as possible, and I will listen attentively."

Chapter 467 Carrying the Prime Minister

Seeing Cao Cao's appearance, Liu Xie hurriedly said: "Aiqing, Ma Teng of Xiliang is the descendant of the great Han Fubo General Ma Yuan. This man has been favored by the emperor for generations. Maybe he can be ordered to surrender."

Liu Xie wanted to recruit Ma Teng, and he also had his intentions. Although Cao Cao had always expressed his loyalty, but no one balanced him, Liu Xie would never be completely at ease.

But generally speaking, this plan is still feasible. Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty's method is really good, and I agree with it. Tomorrow, His Majesty can order someone to go to Xiliang to try it out."

Seeing that Cao Cao agreed so readily, Liu Xie hurriedly spoke, for fear that Cao Cao would go back on his word. "Okay, then the matter is settled like this."

Seeing Liu Xie's appearance, Cao Cao couldn't help feeling a little helpless deep in his heart. This emperor is still too young, and the city has not yet reached the point where he can retract freely.

But Cao Cao would not speak out, after all, it takes time to practice slowly.

Now that the matter has been settled and the night is getting dark, Cao Cao stopped talking and got up to leave.

And Liu Xie also got what he wanted, so naturally he got up happily to see him off.

The late-night meeting between the monarch and his ministers ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

In the early morning of the next day, Liu Xie, in spite of everyone's opposition, made Cao Cao the prime minister, and gave him the privilege of going to the palace with his sword.

As soon as this metaphor came out, there was an uproar in the court, and the veterans loyal to the Han Dynasty spoke out to dissuade Liu Xie and let Liu Xie withdraw the canonization.

But Liu Xie had already made up his mind, how could he listen to the persuasion of these courtiers, and immediately settled the matter with a thunderbolt, and then sent Dong Cheng to Xiliang to invite Ma Teng to come and obey his orders.

As a guide for this matter, the matter of conferring Li Huiyi as a general, under these two matters, no one cares about it.

In order not to entangle these veterans, Liu Xie announced his withdrawal from the court after issuing the edict, hurried back to the bedroom, and ordered that no one should be seen today.

The ministers in the court, seeing Liu Xie leave, whispered to each other with their faces covered.