Three Kingdoms: Gou Shen I was overheard by Cao Cao

"Actually, as long as His Majesty doesn't make him feel cold... Your Majesty will still be His Majesty."

Having said all of this, Xia Houzhe didn't say any more.

He understood what Liu Xie was worried about, and it was nothing more than fearing that Cao Cao's achievements would be so great that he would kill him, the emperor.

But Xia Houzhe knew that Cao Cao was a man. Although he was keen on power, he also had his own persistence in his heart. Even to the death...he never usurped the throne.

He... has been a courtier of the Han Dynasty all his life, and all he wants is the unification of the world.

After listening to Xia Houzhe's words, Fu Shou let out a long sigh of relief, letting go of the stone in his heart.

He bowed and saluted him deeply.

"I understand! Yuanyi, thank you!"

"In that case... I won't bother you with the affairs between husband and wife! See you tomorrow!"

The haze dissipated, Fu Shou was in a good mood, and he jumped out of the room with his hands behind his back.

That dignified and elegant look was completely gone, after all...she was just a teenage girl.

Looking at Fushou's leaving back, Cao Qing tugged Xia Houzhe's sleeve weakly.

"Husband, if Dad really has a conflict with His Majesty, you must keep their husband and wife!"

The girls also nodded, echoing Cao Qing's words one after another.

"The queen is very kind, she never puts on airs with us, and she is our little sister..."

"Husband, if you don't keep them both, we won't let you go to bed!"

Facing the powerless threat of the girls, Xia Houzhe smiled slightly, feeling extremely impressed.

"I also admire that guy Liu Xie. If he was born in a prosperous age, he would be a good emperor who loves the people like a son. It's a pity...he was born at an untimely time."

The women were silent, they were not interested in politics.

After looking at the sky, the girls turned their heads meaningfully and licked their red lips at Xia Houzhe.

"Husband, it's... dark, look... Xiao Biesheng is newly married, shouldn't we... huh?"

Feeling the wolves and tigers in their eyes, Xia Houzhe frowned, his face gradually turned pale.

He knows... he will not escape tonight!

After Lu Lingqi and her daughters left Huang Yueying, Zhen Mi, and Cao Qing behind, they surrounded (coerced) Xia Houzhe into another room.

Lu Lingqi split her long legs and closed the door directly...

That night, Xia Houzhe understood what it means to move like a jackal... understood what it meant to be like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth.

Pain and happiness!

……

On the second day, there were three poles every day, except Xia Houzhe was still lying on the bed and refused to get up.

All the officials of Chenliu came to the school grounds to confer rewards and celebrate.

Liu Xie Fushou stood on the high platform, and Wang Yue, the emperor's teacher, guarded him and acted as a platoon.

After some tedious and complicated speeches and awards, half a day has passed, and all the generals of Cao Ying have also obtained their due official titles.

Only Cao Cao and Xia Houzhe, who had disappeared, were left in the audience, and they had not yet been rewarded.

Everyone's attention is focused on Liu Xie and Cao Cao. If they can't handle it well... I'm afraid it will usher in the biggest crisis of monarchs and ministers in the past few years.

Liu Xie glanced at Cao Cao, who nodded slightly, showing no emotion on his face.

Liu Xie took a deep breath and announced loudly.

"Prime Minister Cao Cao, politically developed water conservancy farms in the north, which solved the food and clothing of countless people!"

"It also started a large-scale industry, opened factories to conduct scientific research, and made many people get jobs!"

"Employ people on their merits, recruit the middle and lower classes of the landlord class, suppress the powerful, and strengthen the centralization of power! Let the social economy of the areas under my command recover and develop."

"In terms of military affairs, it is a great achievement to unify the recovery of the north and several states in Jingzhou, and even beat down the foreigners!"

……

With his hands behind his back, Liu Xie kept announcing Cao Cao's achievements on the high platform.

Cao Cao also stood below with a smile, happy that someone praised him so vigorously, especially this person... is still the emperor.

After half an hour of commercial bragging, Liu Xie's face became extremely serious, and he even said something that shocked the audience.

"Remembering Prime Minister Cao Cao's meritorious service, today I... will step down from the position of Prime Minister!"

As soon as these words came out, the audience was shocked!

All of them looked at Liu Xie with disbelieving eyes.

Everyone thought he was crazy!

Cao Cao has made such great achievements, so it's fine if he doesn't reward him, but he even demoted him from office. Does he not want to be the emperor anymore?

Xun Yu still had the Emperor of Han in his heart, he didn't want Liu Xie to seek his own death, so he stood up with his hands up.

"Your Majesty! This is absolutely unacceptable, the prime minister..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Liu Xie.

"Okay Xun Shangshu, I make my own decision, you don't need to say it!"

Today's Xun Yu has become a minister because of his merits, which can be said to be a high position.

Hearing this, all the courtiers scolded Liu Xie for being a fool in their hearts!

Many of Cao Ying's generals were resentful, clenched their fists, and wanted to rebel.

Even Cao Cao restrained his smile and gradually frowned.

But in the next second, his brows relaxed again, because Liu Xie suddenly laughed and said something that made him ecstatic.

"Hahaha! Don't worry, everyone. Although I have resigned from the position of prime minister, it is because the position of prime minister... is no longer worthy of my father's achievements!"

"That's why! Today, I specially conferred the title of my sub-father, Cao Cao, as the Duke of Wei! Established the Tongque Terrace in Chenliu, the palace! The capital of the country, Chenliu!"

"And enjoy the system of the emperor, and obtain the supreme privilege of "visiting the unknown and walking on the sword"!"

The duke title does not conflict with the prime minister's official position, but Liu Xie resigned from the prime minister's post after thinking twice.

Because... he had other arrangements for the selection of the prime minister.

Chapter 846

As soon as Liu Xie said this, the audience was shocked!

Everyone present was stunned.

Duke Wei...that's the Duke!

Since the Zhou Dynasty, there are five kinds of titles: Duke, Marquis, Bo, Zi, and Male, especially the Duke!

Especially since Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, he has followed the ancestral precepts. If it is not the Liu family who is king, the whole world will attack him.

No one with a foreign surname has ever won a duke, the highest being a marquis.

Only... when Wang Mang took power, he became the Duke of An Han, which was also a pain for the Han Dynasty.

The duke also seems to have become a taboo in the Han Dynasty, and no one has ever mentioned it.

I didn't expect Cao Cao to be made a public today... It really makes people wonder what Liu Xie is thinking.

Because if a minister has power, whether he is granted a title or becomes a duke himself, the political meaning is actually quite strong.

Above the duke is the prince of the Liu family. Taking this step is equivalent to testing how the government and the public will respond to the change of dynasty.

Most importantly, the duke has his own country, which is equivalent to the country of China!

In his own country, he is the unique and supreme existence, and he can even confer the other prime ministers of his own country.

This honor is comparable to that of the royal family.

But after Cao Cao was overjoyed, he handed over his hands and refused.

"Your Majesty! The subject is a man of a foreign surname, and the position of duke is absolutely unacceptable! I'm afraid I will be criticized by the world!"

Officials have to be promoted, but superficial work must also be done.

To these words, all the officials closed their eyes and pretended to be dead. Who would dare to intervene in Cao Cao's affairs?

He can refuse by himself, but no one else can refuse for him.

Not to mention a duke, with the strength of the other party, he can be an emperor.

Liu Xie waved his hand and said loudly: "What is an outsider? You are my father!"

"If I say it can be sealed, then it can be sealed! Wei Gong doesn't need to say more."

There was a light in Liu Xie's eyes. Giving Cao Cao the title of Duke Wei was the plan Fushou brought back last night.

Liu Xie thought for a long time, and felt that this method could indeed convince the crowd and satisfy Cao Cao.

If the other party makes another outstanding contribution, then...then he will go up to become the king of Wei, so that it will not reach the point where there is no reward to be awarded.

Cao Cao pretended to be ashamed and sighed, then turned his head to look at the crowd, and spread his hands helplessly.

"Hey! Your Majesty's imperial order must not be violated! Since this is the case...then I, Cao Cao, can only accept it!"

His eyes scanned all directions, but no one dared to look at him.

After even Xun Yu opened his mouth, he retreated silently.

After all... the nature of the emperor's canonization is different from that appointed by Cao Cao himself, and he has no reason to dissuade him.

Cao Cao nodded in satisfaction!

"By the way, Your Majesty, then the position of Prime Minister...who will be in charge?"

Cao Cao's words spoke out the hearts of everyone.

Hundreds of civil and military generals present all raised their heads and stared at Liu Xie.

The other party smiled slightly, the dragon robe shook and said calmly.

"The position of prime minister is taken by Xia Houzhe, governor of Yanzhou! What does Duke Wei think?"

"I think Yanzhou Inspector's achievements are not small, he is quite prestigious in the army and above the court, and his ability is extremely strong. I think he is worthy of a big job!"

The reason why Liu Xie gave Xiahouzhe the position of prime minister was to please Xiahouzhe and Cao Cao in disguise.

Who didn't know that Cao Cao had a close relationship with him. If the position of prime minister was given to someone else, he might be buried if he didn't survive three days.

But giving it to Xia Houzhe is different. It can not only get the favor of the other party, but also satisfy Cao Cao.

The most important thing...everyone is also satisfied. If a salted fish becomes the prime minister, no one will point fingers at officials like them.

Hearing this, everyone sniffed and lowered their heads.

They secretly thought in their hearts: If you ask, you don't ask. How could he, Cao Cao, not support his son-in-law?

Cao Cao nodded in satisfaction: "Very good! I also think that Xia Houzhe, governor of Yanzhou, is good enough to be the prime minister!"

Seeing Cao Cao nodded in agreement, Liu Xie immediately waved his hand and issued the canonization order directly!

"Xun Shangshu, I order you to tell the world!"

"Now I canonize Xia Houzhe as the prime minister! The former prime minister Cao Cao is the Duke of Wei!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will do it immediately!"

Xun Yu took the order to retreat.

Cao Cao took a deep look at Liu Xie, and suddenly cupped his hands with determination in his eyes.

"Thank you Your Majesty for your love and trust, I...will never disappoint you!"

Seeing Cao Cao's serious appearance, Liu Xie quickly stepped forward to help him up.

And he laughed in relief, shouting in his heart that Xia Houzhe's suggestion is useful. It only gave him a false name, but it brought his relationship with Cao Cao closer, which is really great!

"I... believe in Yafu! Hahaha!"

After the rewards were awarded, Chen Liu held a celebration banquet for three days!