Xun Yu shouted angrily and choked back Cheng Yu's words.
"Cheng Zhongde, don't talk nonsense!"
"Cao Sikong is a loyal member of the Han Dynasty. How can I allow you to stir up trouble here?"
Xun Yu's face turned red with anger, and his hand pointing at Cheng Yu kept shaking.
The dashing and handsome temperament of the past has long disappeared!
Liu Xie and all the officials in the palace were surprised. They had never seen Xun Yu look like this.
Cao Cao showed a very complicated expression, with both surprise and disappointment in his eyes.
In the past, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong welcomed Lu Bu into Yanzhou, which almost caused Cao Cao to lose his foundation.
Even in such a critical situation, Xun Yu always looked calm and composed.
I didn't expect that Xun Yu would be so angry today because of the position of a duke.
Cao Cao felt indescribable disappointment. He had worked with Xun Yu for many years, but he was still no match for a dim emperor of the Han Dynasty.
"Zhongde, forget it..."
After much thought, Cao Cao took the initiative to speak.
If Xun Yu and Cheng Yu are allowed to quarrel, the result will definitely be out of control.
"Wen Ruo is right, I don't have any wrongdoing at all!"
Hearing Cao Cao's words, Xun Yu's anxious heart finally fell.
He was also helpless. Without such a strong reaction, how could he ensure that Cao Cao would not be tempted to tamper with him?
Xun Yu didn't know what would happen in the future, but he wanted to ensure that the order of the Han Dynasty would not be disrupted while he was around!
The Han Dynasty itself was ruled by the emperor and the aristocratic families. This was the case in the past and it will be so in the future!
"In the past, Sikong's ambition made me greatly admire me. It was because of Sikong's ambition that I unswervingly helped Sikong eliminate the rebellion!"
Cao Cao nodded slightly, he knew what Xun Yu was referring to.
General of the Han Dynasty’s expedition to the west, Marquis Cao!
Cao Cao sighed repeatedly in his heart. Starting from today, there was a complete rift between him and Xun Yu.
Xun Yu is so smart, why can't he see that people can change?
What's more, this ambition has long been unable to be realized.
Is it possible that he still needs to be demoted from Sikong to General Zhengxi?
Moreover, Liu Zhang had already realized his ambition to conquer the West for him.
"Xun Lingjun, I, Sikong, have no ill intentions. It's just a matter of General Wei that was personally issued by His Majesty."
"If orders are changed overnight and His Majesty goes back on his word, it is not the way of a minister!"
"As the emperor, Your Majesty represents the entire Han Dynasty, and you must not break your promise to the world!"
No matter what, Liu Zhang, Duke of Qin, and Cao Cao had to give it to him.
Otherwise, even if weapons were used in the palace hall today, Liu Zhang would think that Cao Cao was acting.
Liu Zhang obeyed the imperial edict and acted completely in accordance with the emperor's will, which can also be said to be in accordance with Cao Cao's will.
Now that the matter is done and the task has been exceeded, the court finally refuses to acknowledge it?
Is Liu Zhang such a good person that he would let it go?
Especially Liu Zhang's letter to Cao Cao, although it only contained five short words, the threat contained in it was no less than that of a hundred thousand elite soldiers!
With Cao Cao's current state, he said he was not afraid of Liu Zhang.
But if Liu Zhang really led the Yizhou army to attack, Cao Cao would be a little afraid.
Therefore, no matter what happens, Duke Qin cannot withhold it and refuse to give it to him.
As long as there is no title, Liu Zhang will definitely blame all problems on Cao Cao.
If this issue caused war between the two families, Cao Cao would really regret it!
Xun Yu frowned. He understood Cao Cao's difficulties, but he still couldn't convince himself.
Liu Zhang did not refuse to be crowned Duke today, and someone else will definitely call him Duke, or even king or emperor in the future!
"Sikong, General Wei is the pillar of the imperial court and will definitely understand His Majesty's difficulties."
"If General Wei is blamed for this, I believe that the imperial court will work with Sikong to give General Wei an explanation!"
Xun Yu said it very directly, and he believed that Cao Cao could understand what he meant.
As long as Liu Zhang comes to attack, we will use all our strength to repel him!
Cao Cao shook his head gently.
If he could promise Xun Yu anything else, he really couldn't do this.
"Wen Ruo, I Sikong said, the emperor is true to his words!"
"This matter is settled!"
Cao Cao didn't want to tangle with Xun Yu anymore. He knew that he couldn't convince Xun Yu no matter what.
"Your Majesty, if you have no objection, just issue an order!"
Liu Xie wanted to push it to Xun Yu again, but Cao Cao's fierce eyes made him tremble, and a chill came from the bottom of his heart.
The image of Dong Guiren's tragic death suddenly appeared in front of Liu Xie's eyes.
So proud...
Liu Xie finally came to his senses and realized that he could not disobey Cao Cao after all.
Hey! That’s all...
Liu Xie nodded lightly, and would definitely stop playing tricks.
If Cao Cao is really angered, the consequences will not be something he can bear.
"General Wei has repeatedly made military exploits and promoted the power of the Han Dynasty. I have decided to promote Liu Zhang, Marquis of Chengdu, to the title of Duke of Qin, with the fiefdom of Guanzhong and the establishment of a principality!"
"All matters within the Duke of Qin are decided by the Duke of Qin!"
After Liu Xie finished speaking, he suddenly became extremely decadent.
At first he thought that the imperial edict to Liu Zhang was nothing, but after he actually said it, he realized how sad it was.
The Duke of Qin...
The state of China of the Han Dynasty finally appeared. From then on, I am afraid that, as Xun Yu said, it became uncontrollable.
Deng Zhi quickly prostrated himself on the ground and showed the highest courtesy to Liu Xie.
"Your Majesty, Deng Zhi, takes the place of General Wei, Duke Liu Zhang of Qin, to thank His Majesty for His grace!"
Liu Xie waved his hand feebly, in sharp contrast to the excited Deng Zhi.
"Deng Zhizong, go back and tell Duke Qin that you must not let down my...all your hard work..."
"I will convey your Majesty's words to Duke Qin verbatim!"
In the entire hall, Liu Xie was not the only one who was lost and lost. Xun Yu was even more miserable than him.
Xun Yu's entire state became like a zombie, and his eyes were lifeless.
With the establishment of Qin Gong, everything he pursued began to fall into irreversible collapse.
"Mr. Qin...I don't know who will be next..."
Xun Yu murmured to himself, feeling extremely sad in his heart.
Seeing that everything was settled, Cao Cao could finally put his heart into his stomach.
Qin Gong has given it to him, so he can't bring trouble to himself if he still has nothing to do.
"Deng Zhizong, Qin Gong got everything he wanted. I wonder if there is anything else left?"
I thought that the purpose of Deng Zhi's trip had been achieved and there would be no other requests.
Unexpectedly, Deng Zhi told Cao Cao without hesitation that he was overthinking it!
"Cao Sikong, Duke Qin still has something to report to Your Majesty."
Cao Cao made a gesture of invitation, indicating that Deng Zhi could do whatever he wanted.
"Your Majesty, Duke Qin feels that today's peace in the Central Plains and Hebei relies entirely on Cao Sikong and General Yuan Shao."
"Therefore, Duke Qin wants to report the achievements of Cao Sikong and General Yuan to show His Majesty's grace!"
Liu Xie was really drunk. Why did Liu Zhang ask for rewards for his enemies?
"Wei...Qin Gong has any suggestions?"
Deng Zhi first bowed his hands to Liu Xie and then told Liu Zhang's proposal.
"Promote Cao Sikong to Duke Wei, and General Yuan Shao to Duke Zhao!"