Luoyang City is quiet, and only occasionally from the pavilion in the city, one or two outsiders will be brought out.

These out-of-town men were escorted out of the pavilion by the dragoon guards, and the expressions on each person's face were somewhat different.

Some of the men looked indifferent, as if they knew that they would be captured by the dragoons, while others were so frightened that when they were escorted out of the hall, they kept telling the dragoons why they were arrested.

The dragoons did not respond to these men, and after arresting them, they immediately escorted them to the barracks.

In Luoyang City, the dragon cavalry guards took advantage of the night to search for the whole city for five or six days, and Xu Du, which was not far from Luoyang.

Cao Cao and Guo Jia rode horses and led a group of guards towards Liu Xie's palace.

Since Dong Cheng and others had been sentencing, the palace guards had become much stricter than before, and Cao Cao handed over the responsibility of guarding the palace to Cao Zhen.

As a member of the Cao clan, Cao Zhen also strengthened supervision of the people who came to the palace every day.

Cao Zhen, who was leading a team of palace guards to inspect, saw Cao Cao and Guo Jia coming from a distance, and hurriedly greeted him outside the main gate of the palace.

Cao Cao also saw Cao Zhen waiting outside the main gate of the palace from a distance, but he didn't speed up his march, but talked to Guo Jia while walking.

"King Qin has captured many of our army's horses, I'm afraid I'm going to do something to someone!" While moving forward slowly, Cao Cao said to Guo Jia: "Can Feng Xiao feel that this move is a bit risky?" ”

"A battle between the Duke of Ming and the King of Qin will be inevitable!" Smiling slightly, Guo Jia said to Cao Cao: "Although the spies have been captured a lot, there are still people who have returned to Xudu, and they have brought back the news that the King of Qin is planning to become emperor!" ”

"Emperor?" Cao Cao, who had not yet received news in this regard, furrowed his brows, looked at Guo Jia and said: "The country cannot have two masters, the king of Qin is like this, does he have to make the world chaotic?" ”

"If King Qin weren't like this, the world wouldn't be in chaos?" With a smile on his face, Guo Jia asked Cao Cao rhetorically.

was asked by Guo Jia, Cao Cao was stunned for a moment.

The world has been in chaos, even if Liu Wei is not the emperor, the heroes of all parties are categorically unwilling to stop for the sake of their own interests.

Cao Cao didn't say anything, but his brows tightened.

was already about to walk to the main gate of the palace, Cao Cao asked Guo Jia: "If the King of Qin wants to be the emperor, why did Feng Xiao send spies to Luoyang?" Isn't King Qin just right to march to Xudu in the name of this? ”

"That's what the subordinates want!" Smiling slightly, Guo Jia said to Cao Cao: "General Cao Ren has already led the army to camp in the Shouchun area, and the Duke of Ming and the King of Qin are only one reason away from fighting!" ”

Listening to Guo Jia's analysis, Cao Cao nodded slightly, and secretly agreed in his heart.

"Cao Gong!" Cao Cao and Guo Jia were talking, and Cao Zhen, who was guarding the main gate of the palace, greeted him and saluted Cao Cao with his fists in his fists.

Glancing down at Cao Zhen, Cao Cao asked him, "Your Majesty, have you seen anyone in the past two days?" ”

"Return to Cao Gong!" Clenching his fists and bowing, Cao Zhen said: "Since Dong Cheng and the others were killed, His Majesty has been in the palace all day long, and has not been in contact with foreign officials!" ”

Liu Xie had never been in contact with anyone, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of Cao Cao's mouth.

The killing of Dong Cheng and others seems to have really deterred Liu Xie.

Since Liu Xie's intention to get rid of Cao Cao, Cao Cao has also been a little more vigilant about this emperor, and at the same time, he has been a little more contemptuous.

The emperor who refuses to be a puppet, no one can say anything about him.

If you don't want to be a puppet, you have to have soldiers and strength in your hands!

Everything depends on others, and such an emperor, even if he gets rid of the powerful ministers who control him now, will only fall into the hands of others and continue to be his puppet in the future!

"Guarding the palace gate, I have some important matters to discuss with Your Majesty today!" After giving an order to Cao Zhen, Cao Cao gently clamped the horse's belly between his legs and rode his horse to the palace.

Guo Jia followed closely behind Cao Cao and entered the palace, and Cao Cao asked him: "Fang Feng Xiao said that he deliberately wanted King Qin to seize the truth, but he has not yet understood, why is this so." ”

"The subordinates have already informed Cao Gong!" Turning his head to look at Cao Cao, Guo Jia said to him: "King Qin is worried that he can't find Cao Cao's handle right now, how can Cao Gong not be like this?" King Qin was the emperor of the Han Dynasty in his early years, if he was called the emperor, the world's heroes would definitely be attached, but now His Majesty is also the emperor, and the King of Qin is called the emperor, how can those who support His Majesty agree? And today's chaos, heroes are rising, if the king of Qin is the emperor, the world's heroes will be divided into two camps. The first is the camp headed by Cao Gong, who strives to protect today's majesty! The other is the camp headed by King Qin, who advocates that King Qin be the lord of the world! ”

Listening to Guo Jia's analysis, Cao Cao couldn't help nodding, but he didn't say anything.

Guo Jia didn't think about asking Cao Cao to express his position immediately, and when he saw him nodding, he continued: "Your Majesty wants to use Dong Cheng and others to kill Cao Gong, and Cao Gong and His Majesty are already estranged. Now the king of Qin wants to be the emperor, Cao Gong is trying to protect His Majesty, and His Majesty can only rely on Cao Gong, before the king of Qin is exterminated, Cao Gong has something to ask, and His Majesty is afraid that he will not be allowed! ”

Speaking of Liu Xie, Cao Cao's eyes narrowed slightly.

Although he didn't say anything in his mouth, he was very contemptuous of Liu Xie in his heart.

Do you still need the consent of him, the puppet emperor?

If you want to crusade against anyone, you only need to force Liu Xie to issue an edict, where do you need his consent!

Cao Cao can only think about this kind of thing in his heart, he will definitely not be arrogant enough to say it.

Although Liu Xie is of little use, he is the emperor after all.

Sometimes, the emperor's name is still very useful!

Cao Cao still didn't say anything, and Guo Jia didn't say anything more.

As Cao Cao's staff, Guo Jia knew that in Cao Cao's heart, he was very contemptuous of Liu Xie.

If it weren't for his own interests, Cao Cao would probably choose to support Liu Wei without hesitation and abolish Liu Xie!

But the world is so difficult to choose.

If a person like Cao Cao serves Liu Wei, not only will he not be reused, but he will be killed!

After all, Cao Cao is a hero, and he is also a hero with the ability to win the world!

Liu Wei, who is also a hero, how could he bury such an unstable factor around him.

Accompanied by Guo Jia, they went to the gate of Liu Xie's dormitory, Cao Cao and Guo Jia turned over and dismounted, and entered the dormitory surrounded by a group of guards.

When the guards guarding the dormitory saw Cao Cao coming, they hurriedly ran to communicate with Liu Xie.

Knowing that Cao Cao was coming, Liu Xie didn't dare to be the slightest bit lazy, and hurriedly greeted him.

Ever since Dong Cheng was killed, Liu Xie has been closed.

Dong Cheng and others were torn apart by the street car, and Cao Cao invited Liu Xie to watch, undoubtedly to sue him, if he made trouble in the dark again, even if he was the emperor, he would definitely not be spared!

If it is replaced by Liu Wei, Cao Cao's threat is probably useless.

The reason why Cao Cao was able to develop and grow his power rapidly was not only because he knew people and made good use of them, but also because he had such a puppet as Liu Xie in his hands!

Liu Xie was not as bold as Liu Wei, watching Dong Cheng and others being torn apart by the car and the whole family being killed by Cao Cao, he was already frightened.

ran over to Cao Cao, saw Cao Cao, and before Cao Cao could salute him, Liu Xie had already bowed to Cao Cao with his fists: "Gong Cao!" ”

Seeing Liu Xie's appearance, Cao Cao frowned slightly.

However, he didn't say anything, but hugged his fists and bowed back to Liu Xie and said: "Grateful to His Majesty Xià personally to greet him, the minister is terrified!" ”

Liu Xie didn't dare to be too polite to Cao Cao, he stood sideways, gestured to Cao Cao and said, "Gong Cao, please come in and talk!" ”

"Your Majesty, please!" Although he looked down on Liu Xie, Cao Cao had to make a good posture on the surface, and he also invited Liu Xie to walk side by side towards the palace.

Guo Jia and a group of guards followed closely behind Cao Cao and Liu Xie.

Entering the dormitory, the guards occupied the main position, and as long as Cao Cao had the slightest problem, they could immediately rush in to the rescue.

Guo Jia did not stay outside, but followed Cao Cao into Liu Xie's inner room.

When Cao Cao came, Liu Xie and Queen Fu were still talking, and when they learned that Cao Cao had arrived, Queen Fu had already retreated, and the inner room was empty, not even half a figure.

After entering the inner room and inviting Cao Cao to sit down, Liu Xiecai said to Cao Cao with sincere fear: "Cao Gong doesn't know what is important here?" But whatever Cao Gong wants, it is what I want, and I approve everything! ”

Liu Xie's compromise was not unexpected by Cao Cao, if he didn't do this, Cao Cao would feel that killing Dong Cheng and others might not have had much impact on him.

Hearing Liu Xie's words, a faint smile appeared on the corner of Cao Cao's mouth, and he said to him: "The minister got the news that the King of Qin intends to be the emperor, so he has come to present it to His Majesty, and I beg His Majesty to show it!" ”

Living in the palace all day long, Liu Xie was like a blind and deaf man, and he had no chance to understand things outside.

Cao Cao said that Liu Wei intended to be the emperor, Liu Xie was stunned, looked at Cao Cao blankly, and asked in a low voice: "Is it true that Cao Gong is true at this time?" ”

"It's true!" Looking at Liu Xie with a solemn face, Cao Cao nodded slowly.

His gaze was fixed on Liu Xie's face, and Cao Cao noticed the change in his expression.

Knowing that Liu Wei was going to be the emperor, Liu Xie's face instantly showed a touch of panic.

Just from this panic, Cao Cao can see that although he is a puppet now, he does not want to lose the title of emperor.

Liu Wei was originally the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and once he became the emperor, Liu Xie, the emperor, was afraid that he would not be right.

"Your Majesty, is there a way to deal with it?" Liu Xie didn't say anything, and Cao Cao waited for a moment before asking him tentatively.

Being asked by Cao Cao like this, Liu Xie was stunned for a moment, then clasped his fists and bowed to Cao Cao and said, "I don't know what Gong Cao has and how to deal with this matter?" ”

He had long expected that Liu Xie would kick the ball back, but Cao Cao did not shirk the slightest, and said to Liu Xie: "The minister intends to crusade against the King of Qin, I wonder if His Royal Highness can agree?" ”

"Cao Gong decided, how can I not allow it!" Cao Cao made it clear that he wanted to crusade against Liu Wei, and Liu Xie hurriedly said: "I will draft the edict here, and Cao Gong will act cheaply!" ”