Three Kingdoms, I open a tavern in Xudu

As soon as Liu Xie's voice fell, other officials and ministers looked at Cao Cao in unison.

The current Boss Cao already holds the supreme power of the Han Dynasty, even if he wants to replace the Han Dynasty, it is only a matter of one sentence.

They were very curious about what kind of reward Liu Xie could give Cao Cao.

In other words, what kind of position Cao Cao wanted to give himself, and then it was justified through Liu Xie.

"Chen is here!"

Cao Cao stepped forward and said respectfully.

"The Prime Minister has worked hard to bring peace to the world for me. I have decided to make the Prime Minister the Duke of Wei, add Jiuxi, establish the Kingdom of Wei, and establish the capital of the country in Jiangxia!" Liu Xie said loudly.

In history, Cao Cao was named the Duke of Wei, and after the founding of the Wei State, the capital of the country was in Yecheng.

The current Yecheng is occupied by Sima Yi. As the capital of the Great Jin Dynasty, it can only be changed to Jiangxia in Jingzhou.

Sure enough, he was named Duke Wei. Chen Yang looked at the proud Cao Cao. This must be his opinion, but it is also normal. People have more and more power, and what they desire has no peak. No one will dislike money. and power too much.

Human nature is greedy.

"Do you have any suggestions for my approach?" Liu Xie glanced at them.

Many officials shook their heads at the same time, what advice can they have?If you dare to have it, you may not be able to get out of this hall.

The current big man is all supported by Cao Cao. If there is no Cao Cao, their situation will be even more difficult.

"General Chen!"

After Liu Xie was silent for a while, his eyes fell on Chen Yang, and he shouted loudly.

Everyone turned their heads to look at Chen Yang at the same time, and couldn't help thinking in their hearts that Cao Cao had just been rewarded, and even Chen Yang had a reward.

The fact that Chen Yang is Cao Cao's son-in-law is known to everyone in the big man. They muttered in their hearts that the future big man, regardless of military and political aspects, will be dominated by Cao Cao's family, and no one can shake his position.

The Han Dynasty survived in name only.

"Chen is here!"

Chen Yang stepped forward, thinking to himself, it's finally my turn.

"General Chen fought in all directions for the sake of the great man. He was invincible and invincible. He worked hard like Duke Wei. I can still sit here because there are generals who are working hard to protect the great Han country."

Liu Xie's words came from the heart, not as hypocritical as praising Cao Cao.

If Chen Yang hadn't blocked Yang Xiu and the others in Xudu, he felt that he would really be unable to be the emperor, and Yang Xiu would never let him go.

Although he had plotted against Chen Yang before, in his heart, Chen Yang was closer than everyone present.

"This is what the minister should do."

Chen Yang cupped his hands and said.

"When I was in Xudu, I made an exception and named you the Right General. After so long, the general's contributions have accumulated more and more, and the Right General is far from suitable."

Liu Xie continued: "I plan to reward General Chen as a great general."

The position of general was once awarded to Cao Cao by Liu Xie, but at that time, Yuan Shao was very displeased with Cao Cao, forcing Cao Cao to transfer the position of general to Yuan Shao.

After Yuan Shao's death, the position of general has always been vacant, and now Chen Yang holds it.

With Chen Yang's current achievements, he is a well-deserved general. No one else in the court is more suitable than him.

No one dared to object to Cao Cao's reward from Duke Wei, and of course Chen Yang, a great general, would not have one.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I will do my best to support the Han family, and will not disappoint Your Majesty's high expectations." Chen Yang bowed his hands and said politely.

"it is good!"

Liu Xie was grateful. After Cao Cao was awarded the title just now, he didn't say a word. Although Chen Yang was just being polite, he was also satisfied.

He smiled awkwardly: "The big man has a general, and he will definitely be able to calm down the thieves."

Compared with Cao Cao, Liu Xie values ​​Chen Yang more.

He knew that Chen Yang had no ambitions and was very pragmatic.

Next, the discussion in the court was almost over, Liu Xie announced his withdrawal from the court, and everyone left one after another.

"Congratulations, Duke Wei!"

Other ministers came over and started flattering in various ways, trying to get closer to Cao Cao.

For their flattery, Cao Cao simply smiled and dealt with it.

What is his status now?

Duke Wei!

Of course he would not have the same knowledge as these ordinary people.

"Zian, this reward is not bad, right?"

Cao Cao asked.

"Unexpectedly, I can also be this great general, thanks to Duke Wei."

Chen Yang arched his hands, very respectful.

"In Dahan, only Zi'an has the qualification to be a general."

Cao Cao said with a smile: "Based on our relationship, when there are no outsiders around, don't call me Wei Gong, just call me Lao Cao."

It's still called Lao Cao, which sounds more friendly. What Wei Gong is just for outsiders to shout.

They laughed and left the imperial city together.

From now on, the government and military affairs of the Han Dynasty will be in the hands of Cao Cao and Chen Yang respectively.

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After a few days.

The news that Cao Cao became the Duke of Wei spread almost all over the world, and of course it also spread to Yizhou.

When Liu Yan got the news, his face sank slightly, and then he was full of ridicule.

"Cao Cao hijacked the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and he really did whatever he wanted." Liu Yan said lightly.

No one thought that Liu Xie's reward was voluntary, and everyone thought it was forced by Cao Cao.

"Cao Cao has nothing to dare to do except proclaim himself emperor."

Zhuge Liang analyzed: "If he becomes emperor now, Jiang Dong and others will never obey his arrangement, so they can only be Duke Wei, which also shows his ambition. It will be a matter of time before he becomes emperor."

Liu Yan snorted coldly and said, "He wants to become emperor, but I won't let him. What do you think, military commander, can we unite with Jiangdong to deal with Cao Cao?"

Zhuge Liang thought for a while, and said: "Sun Quan doesn't know the identity of His Majesty yet, so he can take advantage of it. Besides, my brother Zhuge Ziyu is in Jiangdong, which may be our opportunity."

His elder brother is Zhuge Jin.

"Zhuge Ziyu?"

Liu Yan thought for a while, and quickly said: "Military Master, please write a copy of the book and send it to Ziyu. I want to see, without Jiangdong's help, what ability does Cao Cao have to compete with us?"

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly: "I will make arrangements after the meeting. Our current focus should be on Jiange, or the whole of Hanzhong."

Losing the Jiange is equivalent to losing the barrier of the capital of Shu in the north, which is a big worry for them.

Liu Yan quickly asked: "Is there any way for the military master to recover the Jiange?"

Zhuge Liang said: "The Jiange is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is very difficult to regain it immediately, but we can try to isolate it, just like we did when we trapped Chen Yang in the Jiange."

"We will bypass Micang Mountain first and take the trail from Bajiang to the north. Although it will be difficult, we can deceive people's eyes and ears. Then at Micang Mountain, Tiandang Mountain and Dingjun Mountain and other places, we will cut off the Jianmen Pass. He Jiamengguan's suggestion to the outside world is to garrison troops here, to advance and attack, and to retreat and defend..."

He was gradually analyzing his strategy, and then opened a military map to point out the main points for Liu Yan.