With Cao Cao by my side, what do I have to fear from the world?

Chapter 19, Xu Huang is coming.
Cao Cao disliked Liu Xie being a diligent and ambitious emperor. In order to ease Cao Cao's mind, Liu Xie took eating, drinking, and having fun very seriously.

After Cao Cao took his leave from the military camp, he turned back and asked Guo Jia, "What do you think? Was this system of military farming truly conceived by His Majesty alone?"

Guo Jia nodded. “It should be right. If it were a plan offered by someone else, His Majesty wouldn’t be talking to us so openly. Many of his ideas are not only novel but also very practical, such as encouraging land reclamation, reducing taxes and fees, and allowing people without oxen to rent oxen from the government…”

"Your Majesty speaks eloquently and logically. It would be difficult to speak so fluently and naturally if it were not your own thought."

Cao Cao nodded: "Fengxiao thinks the same way. It seems that His Majesty is not a useless person. He has helped me a lot this time."

That very night, Cao Cao didn't even have time to eat; he summoned Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Mao Jie, and others to discuss specific measures.

Xun Yu, in particular, was both surprised and delighted to hear that it was Liu Xie's idea, and he even secretly sighed.

Liu Xie didn't care how busy they were. Sixteen-year-old Liu Xie was lying in bed at night, just about to fall asleep, when he heard the voice of the eunuch Zhang Yu outside.

"Consort Dong, you cannot enter without His Majesty's summons."

"Get out of the way, this is none of your business."

It was Consort Dong's voice. Liu Xie felt as if he had been suddenly pricked and jumped up from the bed.

A moment later, Lady Dong, dressed in a bright red dress and clearly having dressed up carefully, walked in gracefully and affectionately.

"Your Majesty, it's been a month since we arrived in Xudu, and you haven't come to see me at night. Could it be that Your Majesty has grown tired of me?"

Liu Xie was a little embarrassed. "This? I'm really too tired today. Why don't you go back first?"

Consort Dong was not born into a prestigious family. Dong Cheng was a subordinate of Dong Zhuo. Dong Cheng was a military man from Xiliang. Therefore, influenced by her father, Consort Dong was also unruly, shrewish and domineering from a young age. In later generations, she would definitely be considered a tomboy.

When Liu Xie transmigrated, he was only fifteen years old, and he is only sixteen this year.

Although he was the emperor, and she and Fu Shou were the emperor's women and both were very beautiful, Liu Xie still had a modern mindset and took them in when he was just a teenager.
Isn't it too small?
For more than a year, Liu Xie was in a dilemma and almost crossed that line several times.

Some things are not easy to avoid.

This is a military camp, not a palace. The place where Consort Dong and Empress Fu lived was right next to Liu Xie, not far away.

Liu Xie pretended to be asleep, while Consort Dong glared at him with pouting eyes and a resentful expression.

She was always straightforward and lively, unlike Empress Fu who was gentle and quiet. She never caused trouble for Liu Xie, and she would never take the initiative to come to Liu Xie at night.

Consort Dong stood there for a long time. Seeing that Liu Xie had kept his head covered and hadn't opened his eyes, she stomped her foot in a coquettish manner and left.

Once the footsteps faded into the distance, Liu Xie pulled the blanket off his head, panting heavily, and snorted, "Do you think I'm not uncomfortable?"

This is Liu Xie's true cry from the heart; after all, he is a perfectly normal man, both psychologically and physiologically!

He now views women with more appreciation than anything else, and would never dare to play with fire lightly.

Cao Cao didn't rest until late last night, and now his mind is full of thoughts about the land reclamation project.

Xun Yu, Mao Jie, and others discussed the matter with Cao Cao for two days, and then immediately began to implement it.

Liu Xie was willing to come to Xuchang, even though he was destined to remain a puppet. Cao Cao was definitely one of the few pragmatists who did what he set his mind to and never hesitated.

Because Liu Xie proposed the military agricultural system, Cao Cao's attitude towards Liu Xie improved, and he no longer restricted Liu Xie's entry and exit from military camps. Even if Liu Xie occasionally took a few people out, Cao Cao did not care.

As for Liu Xie's identity, there was absolutely no need for him to disguise himself in the city.

Because in Xuchang, ordinary people did not know that Liu Xie was the emperor.

Under normal circumstances, no one would believe that the emperor would have nothing better to do than stroll around the streets.

People tend to think, based on their preconceived notions, that emperors should stay in the palace forever. This time, Liu Xie, accompanied by Empress Fu Shou and several close attendants, went outside. For ease of travel, Liu Xie specially dressed Fu Shou in a scholar's robe and a scholar's hat.

When Fu Shou left the military camp, she was like a bird released from its cage, her eyes shining with excitement, unable to get enough of looking around.

She was very quiet, simply following closely beside Liu Xie, walking step by step. Liu Xie walked fast, and she followed fast, the two always maintaining a very small distance.

"If she had come out with us, she would have started shouting and yelling long ago."

Liu Xie strolled through the streets while talking to Fu Shou.

Fu Shou smiled gently. She knew that her status was inconvenient when she was out in public, so she didn't dare to say much.

Dian Wei and Deng Zhan followed not far behind, both dressed in civilian clothes but carrying weapons.

When the emperor travels, no one dares to be careless.

Liu Xie knew that Fu Shou was feeling stifled in the barracks, so she didn't go anywhere all morning, just strolled around the streets.

At noon, I also bought her some jewelry and clothes.

They ate lunch at a restaurant. Because there were too many people, Liu Xie asked Wang Cai to arrange food and drinks for Dian Wei and the others in the next room.

Only Fu Shou, Liu Xie, and Wang Cai remained in the room.

Liu Xie smiled at Wang Cai and said, "This is my wife. She has difficulty traveling, so she has changed into men's clothing."

Wang Cai hurriedly knelt on the ground, "This humble servant, Wang Cai, greets the mistress."

This startled Fu Shou, who looked at Liu Xie in confusion.

Liu Xie smiled and quickly reached out to help Wang Cai up, saying helplessly, "You know, we're all family, why are you being so formal?"

Wang Cai replied respectfully, "Young Master's kindness to me is like giving me a second life. I will never forget it and would never dare to be impolite."

Liu Xie said to Fu Shou, "That's just how he is, you don't need to be too surprised."

Then, Liu Xie instructed Wang Cai to prepare some light dishes.

After the food was served, Wang Cai lowered his voice and said to Liu Xie, "Young Master, that person has arrived!"

"Oh? You mean he came all the way from Dingling alone?"

"Yes! He's been staying with me for the past two days. When would you like to meet with him?"

"No need. Here's what you'll do: have him go directly to the south gate of the West City barracks to enlist this afternoon. Tell him to go there at 1:15 PM."

With Dian Wei and Deng Zhan right there, it wouldn't be appropriate for Xu Huang to meet alone here.

This news was an unexpected surprise for Liu Xie.

Liu Xie took the initiative to serve food to Fu Shou, and Fu Shou was happy for Liu Xie when she saw him smiling so happily.

Fu Shou parted her lips slightly, a charming smile playing on her lips.

The ministers all said that His Majesty did nothing all day long, only knowing how to hand over all matters to Cao Cao, and then wandering around alone.

However, even though they had only been out for a short while and hadn't exchanged many words, Fu Shou understood that His Majesty must have his own plans.

(End of this chapter)