In the side hall, Emperor Xian knelt on the dragon chair and looked at Liu Bei, and then, Emperor Xian said: "Since Uncle Huang is a member of the royal family, why did he take refuge in Cao Cao?" ”

"The saint misunderstood, the minister did not take refuge in Cao Cao, but he was just committed and waiting for the opportunity to move." Liu Bei naturally knew the purpose of offering the emperor, so he hurriedly began to show his loyalty.

Hearing Liu Bei say this, he immediately had a trace of doubt, because he didn't know whether what Liu Bei said was true or false. If what Liu Bei said is true, then he will definitely add a big help, but if Liu Bei is lying, then it is really a tiger for trouble.

stared at Liu Bei for a long time, and Emperor Xian didn't see anything from Liu Bei's eyes or face. After pondering for a while, Emperor Xian still didn't dare to believe Liu Bei's words. However, in view of what Liu Bei said, Emperor Xian still kept an eye on it, since he was not sure whether Liu Bei's words were true or false, he would test him for a while.

"Since Uncle Huang didn't take refuge in Cao Cao, why did Cao Cao recommend Uncle Huang?" Emperor Xian asked with a frown.

Liu Bei looked at Emperor Xian, and then said: "This matter is also a helpless move, now Cao Cao's power is tilted towards the government and the opposition, and who in the court is not under his control." If Cao Cao didn't recommend the minister, presumably His Majesty would not have had the opportunity to meet the minister at all.

Emperor Xian agrees with this, and now Cao Cao does not have the slightest emperor in his eyes. Emperor Xian wants to arrange for his cronies to control the military power, which is absolutely a fool's dream. Not to mention the power of the army, even the power of the confidant is in the hands of Cao Cao's party.

In addition to agreeing with Cao Cao's decision, it is impossible for him to express any of his own opinions, and sometimes even if he does, the Manchu civil and military will veto their decisions together.

But for these, Emperor Xian has long been used to it, after all. Since Dong Zhuo entered Beijing to engage in politics, he has always lived such a life. And compared with Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao can be regarded as very benevolent and righteous. Although he can't arrange any cronies, Cao Cao at least doesn't have many restrictions on himself.

Moreover, compared with Dong Zhuo, Emperor Xian felt that he was safer. After all. Cao Cao did not have the reputation of Dong Zhuo's brutality, and although his power leaned towards the government and the opposition, he did not have any appearance of wanting to kill him. As long as he is obedient, Cao Cao's attitude towards himself is not bad.

But even so, who would want to be a puppet forever being carried by. But helplessly, Cao Cao's strength is too huge, and his own strength is negligible.

Cao Cao commanded hundreds of generals and hundreds of thousands of soldiers. On the other hand, he really obeyed orders and his own soldiers did not have anything at all. There are only a group of old ministers, who really serve themselves, but what's the use of this? Could it be that a few frail and sickly old men were used to fight against Cao Cao's tiger and wolf army?

"Cao Cao's wolf ambition is well known to everyone, but I am humble, but I can only obey him. I've lived in the deep palace for a long time, and I don't know what kind of world it is out there. It is even more impossible to contact people from the outside world, so even if someone has the heart of a diligent king. I don't know. Emperor Xian said with a depressed face. Even if you have ambitions, you also need a certain amount of strength.

"Your Majesty doesn't need to be so worried, the minister has a plan, if Your Majesty can pull this person under your command, it will definitely be a big increase in strength." Liu Bei leaned over and said.

Hearing this, Emperor Xian looked up at Liu Bei. Then he said, "I don't know who Uncle Huang is referring to?" Emperor Xian was very puzzled, in his opinion, could there be someone who helped him so much?

"When the court is the captain, Du Chen Du Silang. If Majesty can pull it under his command, it will definitely be of great help to Majesty. Liu Bei said in a deep voice.

But after hearing Liu Bei's words, Emperor Xian suddenly showed a lost expression. Du Chen himself is not unsolicited. But what is the result?

Du Chen is the first strategist under Cao Cao, and he can be said to be above 10,000 people under Cao Jun. In addition to having a high status among the generals of the Cao army, even the people and the army are quite prestigious.

If he can really pull Du Chen into his command, then Emperor Xian will suddenly have the ability to resist Cao Cao. Even though Cao Cao's power leaned towards the government and the opposition, there were many military generals and ministers who cared about Du Chen. Because many people were recommended to Cao Cao by Du Chen, Du Chen has the grace of knowing many people.

And many of these people have quite a status in Cao Jun, and they are all people who hold real power. After winning over Du Chen, these generals will definitely be confused. They would never attack someone like Du Chen, who had the grace to them.

The ideas are good, but the questions are a lot. You must know that the reason why Du Chen was able to be the first strategist under Cao Cao means that Du Chen has won Cao Cao's trust, and Du Chen is also extremely loyal to Cao Cao.

Let Du Chen return to himself, it can be said that it is difficult to ascend to the sky. However, the more difficult this matter is, the more concerned Emperor Xian will be about it, but although Du Chen is a captain, he will not go to the court at all, and Emperor Xian does not dare to openly announce Du Chen's entry into the palace, which makes Emperor Xian also quite a headache.

"Uncle Huang doesn't know, I have also recruited Du Chen, but that Du Chen is Cao Cao's loyal minister, how can I collect Du Chen?" Emperor Xian frowned and said, he wanted to collect Du Chen more than anyone else.

Liu Bei raised his eyebrows and looked at Emperor Xian, and then said: "Du Chen is a talent for governing the country, but it is a pity that he is committed to the command of a traitorous villain like Cao Cao." At this time, Emperor Xian said, "Then according to Uncle Huang, what should I do?" Liu Bei took a few steps forward and said a few words in Emperor Xian's ear, and then, Emperor Xian and Liu Bei glanced at each other and smiled. Half an hour later, Du Chen walked into the side hall. After a brief greeting, Emperor Xian said what Liu Bei had just taught him, and then Du Chen was silent for a long time. Du Chen looked at Emperor Xian, and Du Chen really understood the meaning of Emperor Xian's nakedness. However, although Du Chen is sympathetic to a tragic figure like Emperor Xian, this person is really not worth taking refuge into.

As the saying goes, judge the situation. It is the general trend to take refuge in Cao Cao, even if it is Liu Bei, it is also an advantageous stock that has not yet been formed, and the emperor in front of him has no need to take refuge at all, and the emperor is not a person who can do great things.

If Emperor Xian broke out in Dong Zhuo's oppression, Du Chen could consider it. But Emperor Xian has been suppressed by Dong Zhuo for so many years, and his edge has already been completely extinguished with time. A person who has no edge, even if he has ideas in his heart, what is there to take refuge into.

"The saint praised it falsely, and everything the minister did was for the Han Dynasty. Moreover, if it weren't for the soldiers who were desperate to kill the enemy, what ability would the minister have to pacify Xuzhou. If the Holy Lord really wants a reward, it is better to reward the soldiers of the three armies. Du Chen said euphemistically.

And hearing the words he was looking for, Emperor Xian's expression flashed with a hint of anger. Those soldiers are all Cao Cao's soldiers, and if you want to reward them, isn't that to reward them for Cao Cao. They are all working hard for Cao Cao, what does it have to do with themselves.

And Du Chen said this, although he was very tactful, but he still rejected himself. At this time, Emperor Xian was very angry, but he was also the emperor, even if Cao Cao interfered in politics, but he couldn't change the fact that he was the emperor.

Moreover, Cao Cao is older than himself after all, as long as Cao Cao dies and the lights go out, then he still has a chance to regain power.

But now, Emperor Xian didn't dare to offend Du Chen. After all, Emperor Xian at this time was just a nominal emperor, and now he really hoped to get Du Chen's help.

At this time, even though Du Chen rejected himself, as long as things were not prepared to reach a dead end, he still had hope. If you really befriend Du Chen because of this little thing, then you won't have the slightest chance.

After thinking about it, Emperor Xian nodded and said: "What you said is true, but without your leadership, no matter how brave the soldiers are, it will be difficult to defeat Lu Bu." ”

"Lu Bu knows that when Dong Zhuo was in politics, this person was Dong Zhuo's right-hand man. This person is strong in martial arts, and he is brave and mighty. Moreover, the soldiers under his command are also quite brave, and Du Taiwei was able to defeat such a figure and contribute to the recovery of Xuzhou. ”

Listening to Emperor Xian's compliments, Du Chen felt a little ridiculous. Such a picture could only appear when the imperial power did not fall in troubled times. What an ironic picture that the dignified king of a country wants to compliment his courtiers.

However, Du Chen can also understand this. Even if he was born in the emperor's family, he was no different from an ordinary person at this time. It can be seen that in the troubled times, the most important thing is your own strength, if you don't have strength, even if you are an emperor, you can only be a man with your tail between your legs.

"Your Majesty praises falsely, the minister really doesn't dare to be. However, since His Majesty wants to reward him, the minister is not shirking. Seeing that Emperor Xian was willing to reward himself, Du Chen was not good at refusing. Of course, this is not that Du Chen is showing favor to Emperor Xian, but that he feels very pitiful to Emperor Xian. (To be continued......)