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"Stop, stop the carriage and present your identity document."
When they entered the eastern city gate of the Nangong Palace, the gatekeeper stopped Yang Rui's carriage and asked to see his identity document.
Yang Rui had already used the Shapeshifting Mask to transform into Cao Cao's appearance. When he heard the gatekeeper's words, he immediately pulled open the curtain slightly and entered the gatekeeper's field of vision.
"Sir Commandant!"
The gatekeeper immediately recognized Yang Rui's identity as Cao Cao. This was also within Yang Rui's expectations. Cao Cao had invited the young Emperor, Liu Xie, back to Luoyang City, so the garrison forces in the city should be under his control.
Yang Rui waved his hand, indicating for the gatekeeper to keep quiet. As expected, the other party stopped and pretended that everything was normal. They also allowed Yang Rui's carriage to pass.
After that, the situation was similar. Yang Rui's journey was unimpeded. He was also informed that the young Emperor, Liu Xie, was in the imperial study, so he ordered the carriage driver to head to the imperial study.
The roads in Luoyang City were built according to the layout of the Qin Dynasty. Yang Rui's carriage was guided along the road and quickly arrived near the imperial study.
According to the rules, only the Emperor himself could walk like this. Even people like the Empress Dowager and the Empress were unable to use the road to walk in the palace.
In Luoyang City, Cao Cao had clearly treated the young Emperor, Liu Xie, as a puppet, while he himself could abuse his power in the palace. In fact, he was not much worse than Dong Zhuo back then.
At this moment, there were basically no concubines or beauties in the palace. Otherwise, with Cao Cao's sometimes unrestrained temperament, who knew what he would do. Overall, Cao Cao was actually the same type of person as Dong Zhuo. It was just that their ability to play with authority might be different.
Yang Rui did not pay too much attention to this situation. Under the guidance of a small yellow door, Yang Rui quickly met the young Emperor Liu Xie in the imperial study.
After a few years of gaming, the little Emperor Liu Xie had clearly grown up and taller. Yang Rui had seen the little Emperor Liu Xie more than once. In comparison, the current Liu Xie was much more mature and reserved.
"So it's my beloved official, Lord Cao. Please, take a seat."
At first, Liu Xie didn't seem to notice and was immersed in the enjoyment of a girl picking her ears. But when Yang Rui was looking at him, Liu Xie also noticed Yang Rui's arrival. He seemed to be in a panic as he stood up and said.
Liu Xie could be said to have been quick-witted and intelligent since he was young. Logically, he should be even more outstanding now. However, when the little Emperor faced Cao Cao, it was as if he had met a superior, an elder. He did not have any of the dignity of an Emperor.
Yang Rui was unable to determine whether Liu Xie had truly changed or if his acting skills were outstanding and he was completely faking it. No matter what the situation was, Liu Xie's situation was not optimistic.
Even Yang Rui could suspect something. As a ruthless and ambitious person, Cao Cao naturally thought of the possibility that Liu Xie was purposely acting weak. Just like in history, Liu Xie could very well end up being the victim of his own cleverness.
However, putting himself in Cao Cao's shoes, Liu Xie could be said to be living under Cao Cao's roof. It seemed like he could only lower his head.
"En."
After hearing Liu Xie's words, Yang Rui did not immediately respond. Instead, he waited until Liu Xie was in front of him before he made a soft "en" sound.
Yang Rui did not perform any other formalities to avoid the possibility of exposing his flaws because of his words and actions. Liu Xie was only slightly surprised by Yang Rui's performance. He did not think that it was too much. Instead, he considered whether he had done something inappropriate and offended Cao Cao.
"Your subject is here for the matter of the Kingdom War. Previously, it was also appropriate to confer the King of the East Sea, Blazing Sun, as the Viceroy of the Barbarian Conquest. However, the Kingdom War involves the might of our Great Han Dynasty. If only the King of the East Sea participated, there might be some mishaps.
Therefore, Your Majesty, please issue another imperial edict and call for the various vassals to send their elite troops to help defeat the East Sea barbarians in one fell swoop and raise the prestige of our Great Han Dynasty.
For this reason, Cao Cao is willing to send 50,000 elite troops to participate as an example. The other vassals need to send at least one troop to participate in the Kingdom War. "
After Liu Xie gave him a seat, Yang Rui did not beat around the bush and directly stated the purpose of his visit.
The reason why Yang Rui came to look for the little Emperor Liu Xie was to try his best to mobilize the forces of the other vassals so that the situation in the region of the three civilizations would not be too tense during the Kingdom War.
After speaking, Yang Rui noticed that the little Emperor Liu Xie's expression changed twice. He seemed to be surprised at first, but then he returned to his smiling self.
The little Emperor Liu Xie was very intelligent to begin with. At this moment, Yang Rui unexpectedly mentioned the action of dispersing the forces of the vassals and even wanted to take the lead to send 50,000 troops in the name of Cao Cao. This was what Liu Xie wanted to see.
Right now, the situation in the region of the three civilizations was like a great number of mountains, pressuring the little Emperor Liu Xie until he could not breathe. If he could use the Kingdom War as an opportunity to weaken the various vassals, Liu Xie was naturally willing to see it.
"Colonel Cao is indeed considerate of the country and has a deep sense of righteousness. According to your words, come and draft the imperial edict."
Slightly out of Yang Rui's expectations, the little Emperor Liu Xie agreed to his suggestion almost without much consideration. Things went unexpectedly smoothly.
"On the 13th day of the eighth month of the first year of Jian 'an, the Great Han Dynasty presented a one-day policy book to the Emperor.
The small Dongyi Kingdom refused to be controlled, and the Kingdom War was about to break out. The vassals were specially ordered to at least send troops all the way to the war. During this period, they must listen to the command and dispatch of the Great Han Dynasty's Governor, King of the Eastern Sea, Blazing Sun.
Today, Colonel Cao Cao has set an example and volunteered to send 50,000 elite troops to participate in the Kingdom War against the Eastern Barbarians. This is for the vassals to follow.
When the time comes, I will follow the orders of Ziming. "
A new imperial edict was quickly drafted by the little Emperor Liu Xie. In the imperial edict, there was even a special description of Cao Cao volunteering to send 50,000 troops. Yang Rui had been watching carefully by Liu Xie's side.
He just didn't know what kind of expression Cao Cao would have when he received this imperial edict and how he would treat Liu Xie.
"Lord, it is said that King Hongnong, Liu Bian, is still alive, and Empress Dowager He is also with him. The two of them are likely to be in the hands of King of the Eastern Sea, Blazing Sun!"
After the new imperial edict was drafted, Yang Rui had an idea and whispered to the little Emperor Liu Xie before it was released.
"Pa da!"
Liu Xie suddenly heard the news about Liu Bian and Empress Dowager He. His body trembled violently, and the brush in his hand that had just drafted the imperial edict fell to the ground.
This news came too suddenly. Liu Xie had never thought that Liu Bian and Empress Dowager He were still alive!
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