Cao Cao, who had received many benefits, would naturally treat Xu Shu in every possible way.
Not to mention just talking alone, even if Xu Shu made some rude requests, as long as they didn't offend Cao Cao, Cao Cao wouldn't hesitate at all!
Soon, Xu Shu and Cao Cao came to the secret room of the Prime Minister's Mansion alone.
Once the door is closed, no third person will know.
It must have come out of Xu Shu's mouth and into Cao Cao's ears!
"Mr. Xu, this is where Cao usually talks about confidential matters. There is no other place in Xuchang City!"
"No matter what Mr. Xu wants to say, I guarantee that no third person will know about it!"
Cao Cao vowed to make a promise to Xu Shu.
Xu Shu nodded without any doubt.
If there is no place like this in the Prime Minister's Palace, then Cao Cao's career as a powerful minister has come to an end.
"Prime Minister Cao, since this is the case, Xu Shu will speak out!"
"please!"
After Cao Cao made the gesture, he began to pour tea for Xu Shu himself.
"Qin Gong feels that Prime Minister Cao pacified Yuan Shao and unified the Central Plains and Hebei, which has made great achievements in the world!"
"The position of Prime Minister Qu Qu is already unworthy of Prime Minister Cao!"
Cao Cao did not answer immediately. After pouring a cup for Xu Shu, he poured another cup for himself.
Then he offered tea instead of wine and paid homage to Xu Shu.
"Mr. Xu, I would like to express my gratitude to Duke Qin with this tea!"
"please!"
The two drank it all in one gulp.
Xu Shu said nothing and continued to wait for Cao Cao's next words.
After serving Xu Shu again, Cao Cao continued to sigh.
"If there is one minister in the Manchu Dynasty who is as considerate as Duke Qin to Cao, it will not be in vain for Cao to put down the traitors with all his efforts!"
"To be honest, Mr. Xu, some people still think that I, Cao Cao, am a traitor to the country and a traitor to the Han Dynasty!"
"I didn't expect that the person who knows me, Cao Cao, the best is Duke Qin!"
Xu Shu took the initiative to toast Cao Cao in return.
"Prime Minister Cao, the whole dynasty is mediocre and ignorant of talents!"
"This time Xu Shu came to Xuchang to meet His Majesty. It was Qin Gong who ordered us to ask Your Majesty for merit for being the Prime Minister!"
Cao Cao took a sip of tea and his mind immediately became active.
Liu Zhang gave away people and horses again!
Now I want to ask for credit for him again. What is the intention?
Is it really the reason why he was afraid of defeating Yuan Shao and why his strength increased after annexing Hebei?
Cao Cao was indeed proud of his victory, but he did not become arrogant enough to look down on Liu Zhang.
And he has never doubted that Liu Zhang is the only obstacle to unifying the world.
The Han world has only two ways out in the future.
Either Cao Cao wiped out Liuhe, swept all directions, and changed the world from Liu to Cao.
Either Liu Zhang reappeared his ambition of Guangwu and revived the Han Dynasty and Guanzhong again!
There is no other possibility.
So why did Liu Zhang want to please himself in such a humble manner?
Before destroying Yuan Shao and pacifying Hebei, Qin's strength overwhelmed Cao Cao, who occupied the Central Plains.
"Mr. Xu, I wonder what reward Duke Qin wants to ask for for Cao?"
No matter how much you think about it, it’s better to let Xu Shu tell the answer directly.
Cao Cao sipped his tea, seemingly not paying much attention, but in fact he was extremely nervous.
And I was so nervous that I couldn’t taste the aroma of the tea leaves at all!
Xu Shu played with his hands and feet's teacups and softly uttered a word.
"king!"
Cao Cao was shocked when he heard this, and he swallowed the tea in his mouth unconsciously.
But what a coincidence, I happened to choke myself!
"Cough cough cough...!"
Then there was a violent cough!
Not only that, Cao Cao was so suppressed that his face turned red and he was in great pain.
The guards outside the door thought something had happened inside the house and swarmed in for a while.
Without caring about the length, he instantly put the long sword to Xu Shu's neck.
Completely controlling Xu Shu and ensuring Cao Cao's safety is their top priority.
Perhaps he was startled by the sudden knock on the door, which finally made Cao Cao relax.
After taking several breaths, Cao Cao finally recovered.
Cao Cao, a great hero of a generation, almost choked to death on his own drink of water!
After being embarrassed, Cao Cao saw the situation in the room clearly and became furious.
"Bastard, who let you in?"
"Put down the sword!"
"You are so brave, how dare you be rude to Mr. Xu!"
The guards were scolded and were all in a state of confusion.
However, due to Cao Cao's personal intimidation, the sword was withdrawn immediately, and they all lowered their heads to apologize to Cao Cao.
"Everyone get out!"
There was another angry scolding, and the guards did not dare to stay any longer, and all of them exited the room in the blink of an eye.
Cao Cao was full of anger on the surface, but in fact his eyes were very happy.
If the guards don't respond in this situation, what's the point of keeping them?
All this was naturally done for Xu Shu to see.
"Mr. Xu, I'm so sorry for inseminating you!"
"I will definitely punish them severely in the future!"
How could Xu Shu not see through this and just follow Cao Cao's words?
"Prime Minister, you are serious. These guards are loyal and admirable!"
Xu Shu's steps made Cao Cao very comfortable, and the more he looked at Xu Shu, the more he liked him.
At that moment, he took the initiative to fill up the tea for him.
"Mr. Xu, just now you said that Duke Qin wanted to ask for something for Cao?"
"My ears were not very sensitive at the moment and I didn't hear clearly!"
Did Cao Cao really not hear clearly?
Of course not, otherwise how could I be choked like this!
It’s just that this word is too sensitive, especially for the Han Dynasty.
A prince caused an uproar, let alone a king!
"The Duke of Qin asked me to report to His Majesty that the Prime Minister of Jin will be crowned the king, the land will be Wei County in Jizhou, and he will be given the title of King of Wei!"
Gulu. . .
Cao Cao couldn't help but swallow his saliva, and his breathing became rapid.
King Wei?
Isn't this the title and title that Cao Cao coveted?
Only when you reach the north of the Yellow River can you be considered the land of Cao Cao!
No matter how long the hands of the Yingchuan family are, can they still reach beyond Yanzhou and reach Hebei?
However, Cao Cao was not dazzled by the word "王". He knew what he had to face when taking this step.
"Mr. Xu is joking!"
"The Great Ancestor has already said it before. Anyone with a non-Liu surname but a king will be punished by the whole world!"
"How could Cao, who had been favored by the country in this life, do such a thing that betrayed the Han Dynasty?"
"Cao accepted Duke Qin's kindness!"
Cao Cao's verbal refusal did not arouse Xu Shu's surprise.
This was completely within Xu Shu's expectation.
If Cao Cao happily agreed, Xu Shu would be at a loss!
"Haha, Prime Minister Cao is joking!"
"The whole world will punish him together? Who in this world is there?"
"Even Duke Qin supports Prime Minister Cao to take this step, who else in the world dares to oppose it?"
"Liu Bei? Sun Quan? Is it possible that Prime Minister Cao is still afraid of these two people?"
How could Xu Shu's little provocation trick fall into Cao Cao's eyes.
But now, Cao Cao is willing to fall into this provocative trick.
Immediately he showed disdain.
"A big-eared thief who weaves mats and sells shoes, and a yellow-mouthed boy! If Cao wanted to eliminate them, it would be as easy as squeezing an ant to death!"
