Liu Xie looked at Liu Xiu's eyes, very kind.

issued an edict appointing Liu Xiu to take charge of Jingzhou, Liu Xiu was the main force to save him, and Liu Xie naturally looked pleasing to the eye.

Liu Xie smiled and said, "No courtesy!"

Cao Cao took over and asked, "Liu Xiu, Your Majesty's birthday, what gift do you offer?"

Liu Xiu held the sandalwood box in both hands and said loudly: "Your Majesty's birthday, Liu Xiu presents the first emperor's sword Tai'a sword, and wishes Your Majesty a long and prosperous life." ”

Wow!

As soon as this remark came out, it immediately caused a sensation.

The eyes that looked at Liu Xiu one by one were even more incredible.

Tai'a Sword is the sword of the First Emperor.

Liu Xiu gave a gift in his personal name, and it turned out to be such a heavy gift, which was really unusual.

Compared with Cao Cao's presentation of Ma Teng's ministers, the effect of offering Tai'a Sword is even more sensational. The officials in the court, whether they were from Cao Cao's line or the Son of Heaven's line, were shocked.

Liu Xie's eyes were full of joy.

As an emperor, having the sword of Qin Shi Huang invisibly strengthened the emperor's convincing.

Liu Xie's face bloomed with a smile, and he nodded: "Qing has a heart, I am very satisfied." ”

"Wait!"

Suddenly, Cao Cao interrupted directly.

Cao Cao bowed to Liu Xie and said, "Your Majesty, whether it is Tai'a Sword or not, you need to verify it." ”

Liu Xie's brows furrowed, and there was a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Without waiting for Liu Xie to reply, Cao Cao stepped forward directly, he glanced at Liu Xiu, and for the first time in his heart had a feeling of uncontrollability. It is surprising that a gift was actually offered with a sword.

Cao Cao personally opened the sandalwood box and took out the Tai'a Sword.

Holding a sword in your hand, it feels different.

Cao Cao waved twice in the air and praised: "Good sword, good sword!" He stopped, then took a closer look, and after seeing the seal inscription on the sword, he nodded and said, "It is indeed Tai'a Sword." ”

With a wave of his hand, the attendant took the Tai'a sword and sent it to Liu Xie's desk.

It's just that Liu Xie has some bad feelings in his heart.

A good Tai'a sword actually passed through Cao Cao's hand before it reached his hand.

After Liu Xie took a closer look, he was amazed and said, "Sikong, although Liu Xiu does not have an official position, he is also a member of the royal family. This dedication to Tai'a Sword can be described as a great achievement, how does Sikong plan to reward Liu Xiu?"

For Liu Xiu's commendation, Liu Xie knew that he had to pass Cao Cao.

Without Cao Cao's approval, all the decrees could not be implemented.

After getting up, he arched his hand and said: "Sikong, Liu Xiu offered the Tai'a Sword, you must not reward it, otherwise after the news comes out, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public." ”

Kong Rong stood up and arched his hand: "Please Sikong Mingjian!"

For a while, the officials standing in the line of the Son of Heaven stood up one after another and asked for a reward.

Cao Cao and the civil and military generals under his command did not get up.

On the main hall, a strange scene was formed. Originally, it was to celebrate the birthday of the Son of Heaven, but now it has evolved into Liu Xiu as the flashpoint, and he began to argue about the reward given to Liu Xiu.

"Silence!"

Cao Cao's eyes were stunned, and he scolded in a deep voice.

For the first time, he looked at Liu Xiu's eyes, no longer appreciating, but feeling a headache.

Cao Cao looked around at everyone, and in an instant, the important ministers of the court who were talking about it all quieted down.

Seeing this, Liu Xiu sighed in his heart.

Cao Cao's prestige has been deeply rooted in the hearts of court officials. This is not just Cao Cao's ruthless methods, killing countless people. Moreover, because Cao Cao made great achievements, he calmed down the chaos in the north and calmed down the war in the north.

This is a power that no one can learn.

Cao Cao's gaze fell on Liu Xiu again, thinking about the reward for Liu Xiu.

This commendation must be able to convince the public, but it must not give Liu Xiu actual benefits, and it must make Cao Cao's heart comfortable. Otherwise, Liu Xiu was directly given benefits, and Cao Cao felt uncomfortable.

Cao Cao's gaze swept over Zhang Hong, his eyes lit up, and he thought of the reward given to Liu Xiu. Immediately, Cao Cao turned to face Liu Xie and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thought of the reward given to Liu Xiu. ”

"How to commend you?"

Liu Xie's heart was also curious.

The most important thing is that in Liu Xie's heart, I wish Liu Xiu would get as many benefits as possible. The more benefits Liu Xiu gets, the greater the role that Liu Xiu will play in the future.

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Liu Xiu offered the Tai'a Sword, and he couldn't help but reward it. The official drafted and appointed Liu Xiu as the Taishou of Yuzhang County and the shepherd guard. ”

"It's unlikely!"

Zhang Hong got up and immediately objected.

Yuzhang County is a place under Sun Quan's rule, but now Cao Cao has appointed Liu Xiu as the Taishou of Yuzhang County, isn't this equivalent to cutting meat on Sun Quan's body?

Most importantly, this is undoubtedly creating a contradiction between Jiangdong and Jingzhou.

Cao Cao stared at Zhang Hong and said, "Zhang Hong, why not?"

Zhang Hong chuckled in his heart, the top of the hall openly opposed Cao Cao, and the situation was probably very bad. However, when it comes to Jiangdong's interests, Zhang Hong cannot back down.

Facing Cao Cao, Zhang Hong arched his hand and said: "Back to Sikong, Yuzhang County has Sun Ben to guard it." Under the governance of Sun Ben, Yuzhang County is safe and secure, and the road is not left behind. Rashly installing Taishou is afraid of causing the people to mutiny. ”

Cao Cao's intention was to let Liu Xiu stir up the situation in Jiangdong and Jingzhou.

At this time, it was impossible to agree with Zhang Hong's words.

Cao Cao flicked his sleeves and scolded sharply: "Zhang Hong, if an official governs a place, should he stay forever? If so, how should this world be governed?"

Zhang Hong frowned, and didn't know how to answer for a while.

Liu Xiu's eyes revealed a trace of essence and a hint of unexpected joy.

If this order is really issued, then it is more appropriate for Liu Xiumao to recommend himself to Changsha You County to serve as the county magistrate. Because Changsha County borders Yuzhang County.

Zhang Hong took a deep breath and said again: "Sikong, please think twice." ”

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "No need!"

After a pause, Cao Cao turned to look at Liu Xie and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Xiu's ability is excellent, and he has both civil and military skills. He manages Yuzhang County, and he will definitely be able to stay on the road and not close his door at night, please ask Your Majesty's permission. ”

Liu Xie is also very familiar with the territorial division of the Han Dynasty.

Moreover, hearing Zhang Hong's words, Liu Xie knew Cao Cao's plan, but Liu Xie did not intend to stop it.

If Liu Xiu has the ability, he will naturally be able to fight for Yuzhang County.

Liu Xie flicked his sleeves and said, "I'm right." ”

Immediately, Liu Xie asked people to prepare the holy decree, then stamped the seal, and handed the holy decree into Liu Xiu's hands. Liu Xiu held the holy decree in his hand, bowed down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

Liu Xie bowed slightly, feeling that the relationship between him and Liu Xiu had taken another step.

Cao Cao watched this scene, and he also looked forward to the further intensification of the conflict between Jingzhou and Jiangdong.

After the gift, Liu Xiu sat down and sat next to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao ordered a banquet, and at the banquet, there were singers to help the fun, and there were more delicious food and wine, which not only made people have a great appetite, but also beautiful and delicious. Most of the officials in the hall were Cao Cao's people.

Under the leadership of Cao Cao, the banquet was very lively.

After the banquet, Cao Cao led the civil and military officials out, and Pang Degong Liu Xiu also walked out with a smile. Only Zhang Hong was in a very low mood.

This time to celebrate his birthday, Cao Cao actually appointed Liu Xiu as the Taishou of Yuzhang County, which was clearly to provoke a war between the two sides.

Walking out of the palace gate, Zhang Hong looked at Pang Degong and said, "Pang Gong, Cao Cao's move has no intentions. Yuzhang County Taishou, please report to Liu Jingzhou carefully after you return to Jingzhou. ”

Pang Degong nodded and said, "The matter of Yuzhang County, the old man will explain it clearly." Brother Zigang, when will you leave for your return?"

Zhang Hong replied: "Early tomorrow morning, I will go to Sikong Mansion to bid farewell to Cao Cao. ”

Pang Degong nodded and said, "In this way, we may be one step ahead." Today, the old man said goodbye to Cao Cao, and then prepared to leave. ”

"That being the case, I wish Pang Gong a smooth journey. ”

Zhang Hong spoke, boarded the carriage and left.

Pang Degong and Liu Xiu looked at each other, and they also boarded the carriage and went to their residence