Cao Jun defeated Yuan Shu, not only annexed Xuzhou, but also captured Shouchun, the capital of Yuan Shu's power. For a time, the world was shocked, and everyone was surprised by Cao Cao's strength and military might!
After defeating the false emperor Yuan Shu, Cao Cao's reputation has been greatly improved.
The specific manifestation is that when Cao Cao led his army back to Xuchang, his reputation was so great that the people of Xuchang even filled the streets with cheers.
Cao Cao first welcomed the emperor and defeated Xiliang; then he defeated Xuzhou and executed Yuan Shu. What he did was a model of political correctness.
Therefore, at today's court meeting, a Yilang stood up first and reported to Emperor Liu Xiezhuo:
"Your Majesty, Lieutenant Cao defeated the Xiliang army earlier and restored the purity of the Han Dynasty; now he has defeated the false emperor Yuan Shu, purged the world, and restored peace to the world!
Therefore, I sincerely request your Majesty to describe the merits and rewards for the Taiwei, in order to demonstrate the kindness and power of our great Han!"
When Liu Xie heard this, he couldn't help but nodded slightly in agreement.
He was very clear about and agreed with what Cao Cao did: whether he was defeating the Xiliang army in the west or Cao Bao Yuan Shu in the east, Cao Cao was indeed clearing out rebellion for the Han Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Liu Xie straightened his voice and said, "Ai Qing's words are very much in line with my wishes. Gentlemen, how do you think the Taiwei should reward him this time?"
Liu Xie actually had a reward plan for Cao Cao in his mind, but he didn't know if Cao Cao would be satisfied, so he couldn't say it directly himself.
Let the group of ministers propose a plan first. Even if Cao Cao is not satisfied, there will at least be room for mediation.
Following Liu Xie's questioning, another official came forward.
Liu Xie glanced at it and felt something bad in his heart!
It turned out that that person was the great Confucian Kong Rong who was a loyal fan of Cao Cao and wrote two poems praising Cao Cao!
I saw Kong Rong cupping his hands and saying to Liu Xie: "Your Majesty has learned this clearly.
The Taiwei defeated the pseudo-emperor Yuan Shu and restored the world to the great Han Dynasty. His achievements were unparalleled!
I feel that Lieutenant Cao can be the prime minister and take charge of the major affairs of the court, so that he can suppress the princes with evil intentions for the court!"
"Prime Minister?!" Liu Xie was stunned!
Now when he hears the word prime minister, he feels scared from the bottom of his heart, because this position was once occupied by Dong Zhuo and Li Jue!
The prime minister is equivalent to a powerful minister in Liu Xie's heart!
Hearing that Kong Rong actually proposed to make Cao Cao the prime minister, Liu Xie's face suddenly turned pale.
Liu Xie really doesn't want another Dong Zhuo or Li Jue to appear in this court.
Now he is thinking all the time about getting back his rights as an emperor, so how can he watch helplessly as another powerful prime minister emerges?
There was a deathly silence in the main hall, and the ministers even deliberately breathed slowly.
Liu Xie's eyes wandered back and forth among the ministers. He was expecting someone to stand up and refute Kong Rong's proposal at this time and save the last dignity of his emperor.
But Liu Xie was extremely disappointed that no one in the huge court dared to stand up and support him as the emperor.
What’s ridiculous is that not only did no one stand up to support him, but some ministers stood up and echoed Kong Rong’s proposal, “Your Majesty! I also think that the Taiwei is loyal to Your Majesty and has outstanding military achievements! As the prime minister, he is actually
Well deserved!"
This brother's appearance was like opening Pandora's box, causing more and more people to come forward.
"I second the proposal! Nowadays, the world is in turmoil, bandits are raging, and the princes are rising together.
Your Majesty and the Han Dynasty are in need of capable ministers like Taiwei to help this edifice that is about to collapse!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I also second the proposal!"
More and more people are coming forward, and the frequency is getting faster and faster.
In the end, more than half of the people in the entire court stood up and expressed their approval of Kong Rong's proposal.
Liu Xie's chest was filled with anger, but he could only endure it, so that his body began to tremble slightly.
"Where's Dong Cheng? Where's Yang Biao?" Liu Xie looked around, but he didn't see them...
It seems that things can't go any better today.
Liu Xie faced the surging ministers alone, and a feeling of sadness suddenly emerged in his heart.
"The hungry wolves have been driven away, and the tigers have come again! Cao Cao's power has penetrated to such an extent... It's sad and deplorable!"
After a long time, Liu Xie finally chose to compromise in an isolated and helpless situation. So what if he didn't compromise? Would he fall out? Apart from the possibility of dying more happily, there is probably no other benefit.
Looking at Cao Cao, who was standing at the head of the civil servants, closing his eyes and concentrating as if everything that happened had nothing to do with him, Liu Xie finally said: "According to Kong Aiqing's suggestion, I will make Taiwei Cao Cao the prime minister and give him the title of county marquis!"
The emperor finally compromised, and all the ministers who had secretly surrendered or were planning to surrender to Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Prime Minister! Cao Cao finally gained absolute power over the court and stood in a position where one person is lower than ten thousand people!
Now that the emperor had compromised, Cao Cao didn't want to force anyone into too much pain.
So, Cao Cao finally opened his eyes, stood up, raised his hands and said, "I thank your Majesty for the gift!"
Liu Xie lowered his head slightly, waved his hands and said, "I'm a little tired..." He really didn't want to see Lao Cao's disgusting face anymore.
But Cao Cao didn't care at all. He still maintained a perfect posture and said loudly: "Your Majesty! Under the governance of Sima Lang, Henan Yin's vitality is gradually recovering. I feel that in the spring of next year, we may be able to recruit civilians to rebuild Luoyang City!"
Liu Xie's eyes widened suddenly. He stared at Cao Cao, his lips trembling slightly, "Mrs. Cao...is what Prime Minister Cao said true?"
"really!"
"Okay! All matters here are decided by the Prime Minister!"
"Here!"
Liu Xie has a very deep obsession with Luoyang, otherwise he would not go anywhere after escaping from Chang'an and go straight to Luoyang, which has become a ruin.
Cao Cao won the position of prime minister, and in order to appease Liu Xie, he took the initiative to rebuild Luoyang to calm the resentment or fear in his heart.
The final result is pretty good.
The ministers were very pleased with Cao Cao's actions. If Cao Cao blindly pressed the emperor and people sympathized with the weak, some ministers might stand up and support the emperor.
But Cao Cao gave up when he saw the opportunity, and even used the reconstruction of Luoyang to appease the emperor's resentment. This method impressed the ministers.
In the palace of General Hussar,
Lu Yan and Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, were drinking and reminiscing together.
At this time, Xia Houlan told them the news that Cao Cao had been named prime minister and that Cao Cao had promised to rebuild Luoyang City.
Guo Jia immediately sighed with emotion: "My lord, this method combines hardness and softness! How wonderful!"
Xi Zhicai holds his beard and smiles,
Lu Yan couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I gave him a slap in the face, but I didn't expect that Lao Cao's skills would become so smooth!"
"Cao seemed to have heard someone speaking ill of someone behind his back!"