Now Cao Cao is even more powerful in his grasp of power.
Everyone in the court, including ministers, felt more and more that something was wrong with Cao Cao. From the beginning, they respected Liu Xie, but gradually they began to manipulate Liu Xie and treat him as a puppet.
In the court, only Yilang Zhao Yan dared to impeach Cao Cao.
But this Zhao Yan was beheaded by Cao Cao the next day.
Other ministers did not even dare to speak too loudly when facing Cao Cao in the court. Emperor Liu Xie found that Cao Cao was becoming more and more like Dong Zhuo, and he felt very bad. He was no longer the loyal minister he was before.
However, they dare not do anything and can't do anything.
Even if Cao Cao offered to take Liu Xie on a hunting trip, Liu Xie did not dare to refuse no matter how much he didn't want to go out. He could only obey his words and hope that Cao Cao would not be too cruel to him.
this day.
Cao Cao selected good horses, famous eagles, handsome dogs, and prepared bows and arrows. He gathered troops outside the city and invited the emperor to go out for hunting.
The weather at this time is getting colder and colder.
Although it hasn't snowed yet, the cold wind outside is still so cold that people shiver. Among the mountains and forests, the few leaves left on the trees are blown off by the cold wind.
The loneliness of autumn is everywhere inside and outside Xudu City.
There has been an autumn rain, and the weather has cooled down faster. Those animals feel that winter is coming, and now food collection operations are more frequent. Animals of all sizes are taking advantage of the last wave of autumn rain to cool down, and try to stock up as much as possible before it snows. food.
It is autumn, and there are more wild fruits in the woods than are ripe.
The small animals that eat wild fruits are busy, and the big animals that eat small animals are also busy. Going hunting at this time, with abundant prey, is more suitable than Cao Ang and the others last time.
"Your Majesty, the emperors of ancient times went out to the countryside at all times to show their martial prowess to the world. Today, when the world is in chaos, it is appropriate to use the fields to hunt and demonstrate martial arts."
Cao Cao followed the emperor and solemnly explained to him the benefits of going out to hunt now.
When the emperor travels, the ostentation is grand.
Cao Cao mobilized soldiers to guard the surrounding area, and the sergeants lined up in the paddock with great momentum.
The emperor Liu Xie rode out of the city on a horse, holding a precious eagle bow and golden arrows.
Liu Bei led Guan and Zhang, each carrying bows and arrows, holding weapons, and dozens of cavalry, riding out of the city and following Liu Xie.
However, now, the more they look at Cao Cao, the more unhappy they feel.
Cao Cao and the Emperor were riding abreast, with only one horse's head missing. Behind them were all Cao Cao's trusted generals, civil and military officials, and ministers. They could only stay far away, and no one dared to get close.
This is already a transgression!
But Liu Xie didn't dare to say anything.
Liu Bei didn't dare to say anything. He just stood behind him, staring straight at Cao Cao's back. He felt unhappy and envious, wishing he could take his place.
He very much hoped that he could be as successful as Cao Cao.
However, he doesn’t have this strength yet.
When Guan and Zhang met, they just snorted coldly. They had long been unhappy with Cao Cao.
Now I feel even more unhappy.
Cao Cao added: "Your Majesty has been in the capital for a long time and has not come out to relax. Now is a good time. You should go out for a walk. Otherwise, you will easily get bored if you stay in the city all the time."
Liu Xie was not very sure why Cao Cao took him out for hunting.
I don't know if it's to show off his strength, or if he wants to test himself.
Facing the still enthusiastic Cao Cao, Liu Xie had to respond: "Cao Sikong is still thoughtful. I really feel bored in Xudu these days. It's great to go out for a walk, but the wind... is a bit strong."
"The wind is strong and the weather is cold, which means it will snow soon. The auspicious snow heralds a good harvest."
Cao Cao laughed.
"I hope so."
Liu Xie also smiled hypocritically.
They walked at the front and set off to Songshan Mountain next to them.
There are more mountains and forests over there, and you can hunt more animals.
When he first welcomed the emperor, Chen Zhou burned Yang Feng and others on fire near Songshan Mountain. At this time, Liu Xie came back here. Thinking of his experience in coming to Xudu, he felt a lot of emotion for a while.
There is also a feeling of walking into Cao Cao's trap.
He should not have agreed to move the capital to Xu County in the first place, so that he would not be controlled by Cao Cao.
"Brother!"
Seeing that Cao Cao was chatting and laughing with Liu Xie without the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers, Guan Yu felt dissatisfied and snorted: "This Cao Sikong is arrogant and rude. He doesn't take the emperor seriously and dares to ride with him. It's very shameful." absurd!"
so what?
Liu Bei could only be jealous in his heart, but reminded: "Yun Chang, there are many people around you, don't talk nonsense."
Zhang Fei wanted to shout loudly, but he was worried about causing trouble, so he could only hold back and lowered his voice and said: "Brother, you are the emperor's uncle. The person who follows the emperor should be you. That guy Cao Cao has replaced you." I can’t stand your position!”
Guan Yu nodded in agreement.
In their eyes, Liu Bei was a descendant of the Han Dynasty.
Only Liu Bei is qualified to talk and laugh with the emperor like this, and in the future he will help the emperor to pacify the world and help the Han Dynasty, not that thief Cao!
"Don't talk nonsense."
Liu Bei immediately reminded.
Because the more they said this, the more jealous Liu Bei felt.
In addition, Cao Cao has taken power very hard recently and almost treats the emperor as a transparent person. Liu Bei is also very dissatisfied and wants to kill Cao Cao and replace him.
Liu Bei added: "Gongtai said that we must keep a low profile as much as possible, and then find a way to leave Xudu and go to Xuzhou as a state pastor, but...Cao Cao refused to let us leave no matter what, let alone hand over Xuzhou pastoral care to me. Got it!"
He also talked to Cao Cao in private.
Chen Gong taught him how to persuade him, and he told Cao Cao over and over again, but Cao Cao would not waver.
"If he doesn't let us leave, then we leave on our own."
Zhang Fei whispered.
Liu Bei shook his head and said: "How can we get Xuzhou if we leave alone?"
You must know that Cao Cao's garrison is inside Xuzhou.
The Chen family was very powerful in Xuzhou. When Tao Qian was still there, they had ostracized Liu Bei and left for Xuzhou on their own. They had no name, could get nothing, and could not implement Chen Gong's plan.
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Fei didn't know what else to say.
They had planned this before coming, but what happened after they came was different from what they planned.
Even Chen Gong was helpless.
Chen Gong could only let Liu Bei continue to keep a low profile and seek opportunities. He would definitely be able to leave and strive for a legal status.
"Uncle Emperor."
At this moment, Fu Wan, one of the country's abbots, came up from behind and said, "What are you talking about?"
Liu Bei changed his expression and said with a smile: "We didn't talk about anything."
The content of their conversation just now cannot be spread out.
The more people who know, the more dangerous it is.
"We would like to ask the emperor to talk about it later."
Fu Wan paused for a moment and then said: "There are some things that I want to discuss with the Emperor's uncle. This is also His Majesty's private instruction. Does the Emperor understand?"
Liu Bei understood instantly.
Cao Cao monopolized power and went too far.
Then there will inevitably be resistance in the DPRK, and Your Majesty also wants to resist. If you don't resist, it will happen.
"OK!"
Liu Bei agreed.
I just want to see how they are prepared to resist.
