"This thing is indeed exquisite. Zilian and Zhongkang, you two can see that it matches my waist and abdomen so well. Could it be that my uncle made this thing for me?"
Cao Cao stroked the surface of the jade belt, as well as the chest and abdomen, looking at Cao Hong and Xu Chudao.
Cao Hong was still thinking carefully about today's events. He could only squeeze out a smile when he heard the words, but Xu Chu took it seriously. He only felt that giving the best thing in the world to Cao Cao and Fang Guang was a matter of course.
"My lord, this thing is indeed very suitable for my lord. My uncle's family has many treasures. From today on, this jade belt belongs to my lord!"
"Uncle Guo, are you okay?"
Xu Chu despised Dong Cheng in his heart. Seeing his uncle's embarrassed expression, he rubbed his hands happily, as if he had a disagreement, he wanted to sneak Dong Cheng away first.
"Prime Minister, if the Prime Minister likes jade belts, I have some high-quality jade belts at home that I can offer to the Prime Minister. But this one is a token of love between my old wife and me. This, this..."
The old Dong was so old and yet so affectionate. The old wife at home seemed to be engraved in his heart, which surprised Cao Cao.
The most powerful official in the world took off his jade belt, put it into Dong Cheng's hand, and patted him heavily on the shoulder.
"Uncle, it's just a joke, why should we take it seriously?"
"There are no good horses in your family. I have ordered Yuan Rang to prepare ten good horses from Dongjun. You are not young anymore. You have suffered a lot in Chang'an in your early years. It is best to worry less and enjoy more!"
Cao Cao's words were quite profound. He seemed to be thinking about Dong Cheng, but his words were full of coercion.
"Promise, promise, I will keep the Prime Minister's words in mind and recite them silently several times a day. I will be full of energy!"
Dong Cheng had the belt in his hand, and he was very happy, but he still wanted to talk about it a few more times.
However, Cao Cao was too lazy to pay attention to him. Surrounded by Cao Hong and Xu Chu, he strode straight towards the palace.
"Made, what do you mean by the traitorous minister? I am the positive character!"
Dong Cheng looked at Cao Cao's back and cursed in his heart. He was thinking about the important matter of the dress code. After leaving the palace, he went straight to Da'er Mansion.
Within half an hour, Dong Cheng and his party had all gathered in the hall of Big Er Mansion.
The bloody edict was in Liu Bei's hands, but Uncle Huang was squeezed too much last night. He had dark circles under his eyes. After reading the edict, he was not as full of emotions as usual.
"Your Majesty has suffered a lot. With this edict, no matter what we do, we will do it with justice!"
"Shou Cheng, there are many powerful troops in Guanzhong now. You can show them this book and blow some wind. Xia Houyuan only has ten thousand people in Chang'an. If he really moves, he won't be able to suppress it!"
As Big Er spoke, he handed the edict in his hand to Ma Teng.
Liu Bei had his own plan in mind, and his chariots led the Xuzhou soldiers to this place. If the officer made trouble at the right time, I'm afraid Cao Cao would have to divide his troops and carry out big things, which might go much smoother.
Ma Teng took the edict and took a look at it. After all, he was born as a horse bandit and didn't know much about literacy. He turned directly to the signature of Emperor Xian at the end and frowned.
"Dong Gong, Xuande, this edict is wrong!"
"Isn't it? What's wrong? Every drop of this blood belongs to His Majesty. I saw it with my own eyes. Is there anything wrong? I said Ma Shoucheng, aren't you afraid?"
Dong Cheng thought it was Mu Shun's eunuch who revealed his secrets, so he quickly took the lead and suppressed Ma Teng.
Liangzhou Tiehan shook his head helplessly.
"Uncle Guo, among all the men from Liangzhou, who is afraid of getting into trouble?"
"Since there is no seal from His Majesty, my brothers are all shrewd enough to suspect that this thing is not genuine!"
"It's the thing Cao Cao took out during the court meeting a few days ago. At least stamp it on the edict, so that everyone in the world will be convinced!"
As Ma Teng spoke, he handed the edict to Ji Ping beside him. Everyone circulated it around and felt that the thin paper in their hands was lighter.
"Uncle Guo, Shoucheng's words are quite reasonable. Cao Cao and Fang have strong soldiers and horses. The ones we rely on are righteous!"
"What is great righteousness? If you are ordered by heaven, you will live a long and prosperous life!"
Everyone had read the edict, and Da Er, who was in charge of the anti-thief force, touched his earlobe and finally set the tone.
"This is Xuande's wish for longevity. Should I return to the palace again and ask Your Majesty to put the seal on it?"
"You guys know, I just met Cao Cao outside the palace. The traitor has been playing with the jade belt for a long time. In another half an hour, I'm afraid I will have fainted on the spot!"
Dong Cheng's face was full of fear, but Liu Bei and Ma Teng were both stone-hearted and selfish people, and there was no wavering in their hearts.
The uncle has neither soldiers nor food. If he joins a joint venture with others, he must bear the risk.
"This is about the great Han Dynasty, Guozuo, uncle, please!"
"Dong Gong is both loyal and brave, it doesn't matter!"
Big Er, Ma Teng lifted Dong Cheng high, Xuande bit his finger and resolutely wrote his name on the corner of the blood edict.
"Your Majesty, we naturally have to explain something. My blood is from the Han clan, and it is the blood of loyalty. Your Majesty will know it at a glance!"
"My old horse's blood is also red!"
"How can I lag behind others?"
"Um, it seems to have some flavor!"
In Big Er's Mansion, everyone bit their fingers together. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei even helped each other, bitten each other's index fingers and smeared their names on them.
After the blood was applied, everyone's eyes glanced at Dong Cheng at the same time. Uncle Guo laughed dryly and could only nod helplessly.
"You can't enter the palace today! Just wait for two days. Cao Hong has already begun to doubt Captain Bian, and I will have to find another reason to enter the palace!"
"Dong Gong, Cao Cao didn't say that the imperial doctor is okay, but I am the imperial physician. I will accompany Dong Gong into the palace at midnight the day after tomorrow. I can get in without relying on Captain Bian!"
Ji Ping, who has no mountains and no water, can eliminate everyone's doubts in one sentence.
"Ha ha!"
"hehe!"
I don't know who it was, but I pinched my chin first and let out an unscrupulous laugh.
Then everyone in the hall laughed together. Liu Bei watched Dong Cheng put away the blood edict and clapped his hands gently. The curly-haired Madam Mi personally brought several jugs of good wine in front of the group of people.
The future seems to be bright here in Da'er. In the southernmost part of Xuchang, in a large house with a large area but sparse decoration, Cao Hong has already turned over the 342nd life.
It was almost midnight. Cao Hong, who always kept money, drank less and went to bed early, still didn't fall asleep.
In my mind, the look of fear on Dong Cheng's face when he came out of the palace seemed to be engraved in his mind and could never be forgotten.
"Zilian, what's wrong? I can't sleep if I don't hear your snoring!"
"Is your Majesty looking for you? He has taken a liking to our family's Li'er and married his second son, Xun Can. The two children are still in their infancy. I don't dare to agree to this without asking you!
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Cao Hong was worried, but his thoughts were interrupted by his wife Zhang's words, and he snorted impatiently.
"What kind of baby should I marry? During the court meeting, Wen Ruo almost got into a fight with Datong, didn't you know?"
"Young women, you know, if you marry Wen Ruo today, and see Datong tomorrow, it will never be the same again!"
"The person my lord relies on the most now is Datong! Alas, it's a pity that his daughter is too young and Datong is too young. If there is a boy in his family, it would be easier to get married!"