Xu Shu, who was targeted by Xun Yu, did not show any abnormality at all.
Don't look sideways, smile, and always keep your eyes on Cao Cao's face.
It's as if he is not the protagonist of all this at all.
Cao Cao was not so cool, and his face was full of anxiety.
Xun Yu really disappointed him!
Cao Cao never believed that Xun Yu didn't know that this was definitely not the best time to turn against Liu Zhang.
But being so aggressive, isn't it just prompting Cao Cao to go to war with Liu Zhang?
For a little Zhang Yan?
In Cao Cao's mind, Zhang Yan was nothing.
Cao Cao would not frown even if his nine tribes were wiped out.
If you want Cao Cao to use Zhang Yan as an excuse to turn against Liu Zhang, unless the sun and moon are reversed and the river flows backward!
"Xun Lingjun, how dare you talk nonsense in front of His Majesty?"
"Qin Gong is a descendant of the great ancestor and a clan member of the Han Dynasty. With his efforts, stability can be achieved in the northwest!"
"Look at what Jingzhou and Yangzhou look like today?"
Cao Cao didn't give Xun Yu a chance to speak and turned his head to glare at Liu Xie.
If it weren't for his status as a monarch and a minister, Cao Cao would have really wanted to slap Liu Xie and let him play these meaningless tricks.
"His Majesty!"
"ah...!"
Liu Xie was so frightened that he trembled all over.
He had only heard roars of this level when Dong Cheng and Dong Guiren were executed.
"Prime Minister... What's the matter with Prime Minister..."
Cao Cao's eyes widened with anger, looking indignant.
"Your Majesty, the Governor's Office of the Western Regions should be under the jurisdiction of the Governor's Office of Liangzhou, and Qin Gong Liu Zhang is personally appointed by Your Majesty as the Governor-General of the military and administrative affairs of Yi, Yong, and Liang."
"After Zhang Yan's rebellion, Duke Qin made a decisive decision, sent troops to suppress it, and returned the chaotic Western Region to the rule of the Han Dynasty. What an achievement is this?"
"If rewards and punishments are unknown, and loyalties and traitors cannot be distinguished, how is this different from a cowardly king?"
As a minister, he actually called the emperor a coward in public.
This is totally disrespectful!
Forget it, what Liu Xie couldn't accept the most was that Cao Cao was actually complaining on Liu Zhang's behalf.
The sun is really coming out in the west!
"Prime Minister, I..."
"Your Majesty, think about it carefully!"
Cao Cao didn't even give Liu Xie a chance to defend himself, and his words were full of threats.
The feeling seems to say, if you can sit, the emperor will sit, if you can't sit, get out!
What is Liu Xie most afraid of? It was undoubtedly scrapped!
In the history of the Han Dynasty, there was no precedent for officials to replace the emperor.
If Cao Cao is willing, Liu Xie is not far from death.
The ministers in the palace were still whispering to each other, and all of them were shocked by what was happening in front of them.
It's a pity that no one dared to come out again. Even Xun Yu retreated and stopped singing the opposite tune.
Today's Cao Cao is different from a year ago, and not just anyone can disobey him!
Without the help of ministers, Liu Xie was completely reduced to an eggplant beaten by frost.
As an emperor, he can only embarrass people and make people laugh!
At this moment, Xu Shu, who had been silent, finally spoke again.
"Your Majesty, I didn't expect that Your Majesty would have such a big prejudice against Duke Qin!"
"After I return, I will definitely tell Duke Qin exactly what I saw and heard today."
"I am here to apologize to Your Majesty on behalf of Duke Qin!"
After saying this, Xu Shu bowed to the ground and kowtowed once more.
Liu Xie's face was extremely ugly. No matter how stupid he was, he still understood what Xu Shu meant.
threaten!
A little Xu Shu dares to threaten the noble emperor!
But so what?
As the emperor, Liu Xie could not do anything to Xu Shu.
Even if he gives the order, will Cao Cao carry it out?
In the end, it is you who is humiliated!
When he thought of being hated by both Liu Zhang and Cao Cao, Liu Xie felt like someone was strangling him by the neck.
Infinite regret suddenly emerged in my heart.
If he had known this was the case, he would not have made an issue with Liu Zhang!
However, Liu Xie knows that it is never too late to remedy the situation!
As long as you admit your mistake quickly enough, you can be good to you, me, and everyone.
"Xu Qing, please get up quickly! I was confused just now!"
"Qin Gongping established the Western Region, and his contribution is enough to shock the past and the present! I will definitely reward him well!"
However, Liu Xie's behavior undoubtedly refreshed the understanding of the emperor among the officials in the palace.
Orders change day and night, capricious!
As the emperor, he not only admitted his mistake to his ministers, but also said the exact opposite in a very short period of time!
Many old ministers who were still loyal to the emperor were extremely disappointed at this moment.
What will happen to such an incompetent emperor even if Jiang Shang is resurrected?
Mud cannot be supported, rotten wood cannot be carved!
Xu Shu's eyes were also filled with surprise. He did not expect that the emperor today would be so comatose.
In my heart, I felt more urgent to recognize Liu Zhang's succession to the throne.
"Your Majesty, I wonder how you plan to reward Duke Qin?"
After being questioned by Cao Cao, Liu Xie was once again in a dilemma.
Duke Liu Zhang of Qin was more difficult to reward than Cao Cao.
The official positions in the imperial court were General Wei, Mu of Yizhou, and Military Commander of Yi, Yong, and Liang.
The title has been conferred on Duke Qin, and he has also established a principality on his own and appointed hundreds of civil and military officials!
How else can this be sealed? We can't just let him proclaim himself emperor directly, right?
"Prime Minister, since Qin Gong has taken over the Western Region, why not bring the Western Region under Qin Gong's command..."
The land in the Western Region is vast. In terms of area alone, compared to the Central Plains, Hebei is even worse.
Liu Xie was forced to have no choice but to seek stability by selling land.
Even so, the tone of discussion must be used to avoid dissatisfaction from Cao Cao or Xu Shu.
Unfortunately, before Xu Shu could express his opinion, Cao Cao expressed his opposition.
"Your Majesty, what kind of reward is this? The Western Region is under the jurisdiction of Liangzhou Governor's Office."
"Didn't Your Majesty use it when Qin Gong killed the Xianbei army?"
After hearing this, Liu Xie began to curse Cao Cao in his heart.
Liangzhou is just Liangzhou. Where was the mention of the Western Regions in the previous reward?
While I was angry, I had to sigh secretly in my heart.
Liu Xie probably guessed what Cao Cao meant.
"In that case, Prime Minister, please tell me. I am willing to listen to Prime Minister's opinion."
Cao Cao did not refuse, he stroked his beard and fell into deep thought.
After waiting for a long time, there was no movement from Cao Cao.
Liu Xie was not idle and kept scolding Cao Cao for being extremely hypocritical.
It's obviously just one word difference, so I have to pretend to be reserved!
Finally, when Liu Xie was about to become impatient, Cao Cao's voice came.
"The Duke of Qin had previously killed 200,000 Xianbei troops, and his Majesty made him a Duke of Qin."
"In this expedition to the Western Regions, we eliminated more than 400,000 rebels and pacified more than 50 countries. Our achievements are even worse than those of killing Xianbei!"
"In Cao's opinion, it is better to promote Duke Qin to the title of King of Qin to show His Majesty's favor!"
Liu Xie's face was calm, without too much surprise. He had already guessed this result.
If the duke wants to award a reward, the only one he can do is the king.
But what about the queen?
Liu Xie has to get out and give his position to Liu Zhang!
Even though he was reluctant, there was still no chance to resist.
After all, apart from the title of "no cost", Liu Xie can no longer offer anything substantial!
