Cao Cao's life was pretty good these days, especially because he was favored by the emperor and became one of the eight captains of Xiyuan. With military power in his hands, he had his own voice in this increasingly chaotic situation.

But it is not particularly satisfactory, because the establishment of the Eighth School Lieutenant of Xiyuan was a method of decentralizing power that the emperor came up with in desperation because he was dissatisfied with General He Jin's monopoly of power.

Manager Shuo can tell that - everyone knows that the current emperor trusts no one but his personal eunuchs.

Even Cao Cao was able to become one of the eight captains because he was a eunuch. The emperor believed that a person of his background could serve him wholeheartedly.

But in reality? Let’s not mention that Cao Cao himself didn’t have the slightest fondness for Zhang Rang and other powerful eunuchs. In addition, he himself was considered a famous person today. The reputation he finally gained cannot be ruined just because of this matter. Therefore, Cao Cao was determined.

Standing on the opposite side of the eunuch group.

More importantly, although the eight captains of the Xiyuan Army were under the control of Jian Shuo, none of the eight captains who commanded the army were willing to obey the orders of a eunuch. Within the Xiyuan Army, Yuan Shao was the most respected one - and Yuan Shao

He also got closer to General He Jin. As a result, the Xiyuan Army that the emperor had set up with great effort actually returned to He Jin's hands after a lot of troubles.

Cao Cao understood the situation clearly. He didn't think that He Jin would have caught the Xiyuan Army in his hands and threw it aside, so it was even less likely that he would jump out and say something like: he is willing to be loyal to the emperor!

It's a pity that although he has made his position clear, he comes from an awkward background, and He Jin doesn't like him very much. Although he has a seat in daily conversations and discussions, what Cao Cao said has almost never reached the ears of the general.

It is really turning a blind eye and hearing but not hearing.

"Perhaps, seeking external release is a way out?"

Although he stood on the stage and watched the soldiers training, what he was thinking about was his own future. Cao Cao was in his early thirties this year, which was the age to achieve a career. It was not the same thing to work here all the time. Instead of

If you are being criticized here, you might as well go outside and try your luck.

"At the beginning of the year, Liu Yizhou proposed the restoration of the state pastoral system, which gave local foreign officials a lot of power. It would be an achievement if he could be the leader of a state in the local government!"

He turned around in his mind several times, and in the end he could only sigh helplessly. This was not his original intention, but the world is like this. How can he express his wishes everywhere?

Just as I was thinking about it, I saw soldiers coming over in a hurry. After seeing the courtesy, they reported: "Someone claims to be a relative of Colonel Cao, and he is waiting outside the main gate of the camp!"

"My relative?"

Cao Cao thought about it and couldn't remember who it was for a while. His Cao family was considered a wealthy family and he had many relatives in his family. However, he didn't move around frequently on weekdays. In addition, although Cao Cao was slightly famous, he was far away.

He is not famous all over the world, and naturally he will not attract all kinds of distant relatives to join him.

But that's not necessarily the case. After all, although Cao Cao is not a top player now, compared to many ordinary people, he doesn't know how much better he is.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao just thought it was a relatively remote relative who wanted to find some benefits after learning his name!

"See you later!"

Since he claimed to be his relative, he had to meet him no matter what. If he really asked for help, he couldn't just send him away. The worst he could do was throw away some grain, rice, cloth and silk - the emperor had minted money indiscriminately over the years, and the entire monetary system in the world almost collapsed.

Grain, cloth, etc. gradually replaced the role of money, so Cao Cao thought of giving away some grain, rice, cloth, and silk instead of directly giving some money.

He asked the soldiers to lead the way out of the school grounds. Before leaving the gate, Cao Cao saw two people standing outside the camp gate from a distance - Liu Xuan's figure was really not easy to ignore, and with his extraordinary bearing,

The clothes he wore were also unusual, and Cao Cao noticed him at a glance.

As soon as he looked at it, Cao Cao was stunned.

"It's him?"

But then a confusion came to his mind: "Why did he come to me? Did he have some secret instructions?" The more he thought about it, the uglier his face became, and his steps couldn't help but slow down a bit.

The soldier next to him saw it and asked out of curiosity: "Does Captain Cao think there is something strange?" The soldier didn't think much about it and just assumed that the two people outside were not relatives of Captain Cao. In that case, they would come forward to kill him on his behalf.

Just leave.

When he asked, Cao Cao was immediately startled and returned to his normal state in an instant: "It's nothing, he's a relative of mine. He's just wondering why he came to look for me. Maybe there's something important!" Then he said to the people following behind him.

The soldier ordered: "Let's go back and settle the military affairs first. I may come back later today!"

After a moment, Cao Cao had already figured it out. Although he knew the identity of this person, he could not talk about that identity. And at this time, if something happened, it was better not to make any noise, and he could move forward and retreat freely.

If you turn around and leave at this time, it will be difficult to turn around.

As for what exactly it was, he couldn't guess it for a while. He had a few ideas in his mind, but in the end they were just guesses. He would not know until he had a face-to-face interview.

After thinking clearly, he moved a little faster and was out of the camp gate in an instant, then greeted him with a smile on his face.

At this time, Liu Xuan had already seen Cao Cao coming towards him. He saw a general who was no more than seven feet tall and about 1.6 meters tall, wearing an armor and cloak, striding towards him.

Although he was not tall, his aura and the confidence on his face still made people aware of the extraordinary nature of this person. Liu Xuan knew in his heart that this was the famous late Han Dynasty hero Cao Cao, Cao Mengde.

He was also the biological father of Cao Pi who completely buried the Han Dynasty - but today's Cao Cao is not the treacherous prime minister he later became. At this time, Cao Cao is still full of passion, and he also has the intention of being loyal to the Han Dynasty. His greatest ambition is also

He was just a general who conquered the West and opened up territory for the Han Dynasty, not the lofty position of emperor.

The two got closer and closer, sizing each other up at the same time. After a while, they were standing face to face. Just as Liu Xuan was about to speak, he heard Cao Cao whisper: "Yi Lang, Cao Cao, I have met His Highness the Prince!"

As soon as these words came out, Liu Xuan was stunned. Fortunately, he did not forget the courtesy and returned the courtesy before asking: "Does Cao Yilang know me?"

He was a little strange. He rarely left the palace on weekdays and concentrated on practicing and studying in the palace. He only knew Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun among the courtiers. Apart from that, he knew almost no one among the courtiers, and those people were even more familiar.

You don't know him, not to mention that Cao Cao's current level can't even go to court, so how do you know yourself?

At this time, he also noticed that Cao Cao came alone after leaving the camp. So he saw and recognized his identity when he was in the camp, and he dared to come forward at this relatively sensitive time. Indeed,

It's not something that ordinary people can do - if Yuan Shao had discovered his identity, he wouldn't be able to turn around and leave.

"When His Majesty set up the Xiyuan Army, His Royal Highness the Prince was watching the ceremony!"

After Cao Cao's explanation, Liu Xuan understood what was going on, but he didn't expect that even though he was watching so low-key, Cao Cao would remember his appearance. This awesome man was indeed not comparable to ordinary people.

"I see!"

Now that Cao Cao knows his identity, the original method of using Cao Bao to build relationships is no longer useful. As for what matters now, it should be to find a quiet place to facilitate the conversation.

Cao Cao also knew that this was not a place for conversation. There was no way he could tell any secrets in this public place, not to mention that there were so many people with mixed eyesight. He could recognize the prince Liu Xuan, but he was not sure that others could. If he saw it, he would make random guesses.

Fan, I guess I'm a little worried again.

Now that the emperor is seriously ill, General He Jin and the Queen Mother He are bent on supporting Liu Bian to succeed to the throne. However, who in the capital does not know that the emperor loves his youngest son Liu Xie, and the eunuchs also support the emperor, that is, the young prince.

The fight between these two families is enough to cause trouble. If people see him and Liu Xuan, the eldest son of the emperor, who has always been silent and almost ignored, who knows what trouble will happen.

"The humble abode is nearby, please move here, Your Highness!"

Then he led the way, Liu Xuan didn't say much, just followed quietly. Cao Bao was not a big man, but he was smart enough. He walked at the back and checked to see if anyone was watching them. Fortunately, Cao Cao's residence was not far away.

, arrived very quickly, and such a small distance did not attract anyone's attention - not to mention that Liu Xuan was indeed too low-key, even among the people in the palace, many people did not recognize him.

Entering Cao Cao's house, he then turned to the inner room. This place was generally not used to entertain guests. However, Liu Xuan's status was special, and Cao Cao did not dare to greet him outside. He directly introduced him inside, and then only called a few trustworthy people.

He presented me with water, melons and fruits, then withdrew and greeted Liu Xuan alone.

In the inner room, Cao Cao and Liu Xuan were seen kneeling opposite each other, while Cao Bao stood quietly behind them. The two sat for a while, and finally Cao Cao spoke: "The eldest son of the emperor personally came to the West Garden to look for his ministers. Could it be that...

?”

Liu Xuan shook his head: "No!" After taking a sip of water, he was thinking about how to speak, and even what topic to use to arouse Cao Cao's interest, but after much thinking, he still had no clue.

As for Cao Cao's problem, he knew that Cao Cao suspected that he came to him and that the emperor had some secret order. But in fact, the emperor also knew that the Xiyuan Army's move was basically in vain. Even if there was any secret order, he would not let it go.

Implemented by the power controlled by He Jin.

Hearing Liu Xuan's denial, Cao Cao's brows knitted together. If it weren't for this reason, then there was only one possibility for the eldest son of the emperor to come looking for him.

But that one may seem too crazy. Could it be that the young man in front of me who has not yet bowed down really has such great ambitions?

Just when he thought this might be too unreliable, he saw Liu Xuan on the opposite side put down the water bowl in front of him, and then said with a serious face: "Cao Yilang thinks, what if I become the emperor?"

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Chapter completed!