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

Chapter 25, Zilong, Save Me!

Liu Xie, however, took the initiative to help Xun Yu out of the predicament, saying, "Lord Cao has been good to me, truly. Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Guo Si, and those people have never shown me any respect whatsoever. They sleep with the concubines in the palace whenever they want, and insult them as they please; they take whatever official positions they want; and they even threaten me from time to time to satisfy their shameless ambitions. I came to Xuchang of my own volition because, compared to them, I believe Lord Cao is better to me than they are. Only Lord Cao can help me quell the chaos in the world."

Liu Xie said so much in one breath, and Xun Yu felt as if he had been stabbed with a knife.

Facing Liu Xie's clear and bright eyes, Xun Yu suddenly felt ashamed and dared not meet his gaze.

Because Cao Cao was using Liu Xie, and so was Xun Yu.

Xun Yu only cared that the Han dynasty should not be replaced. As for whether the emperor was a puppet, he never cared.
Liu Xie slowly reached out and patted Xun Yu on the shoulder. "Lord Xun, you must assist Cao Cao well and help him pacify the world as soon as possible. I believe this is our common goal!"

"Then, Your Majesty, don't you feel wronged?"

After holding it in for a long time, Xun Yu finally said it.

Liu Xie smiled and said, "If I feel wronged, many people will be unhappy. Therefore, I am not wronged at all! This way, at least everyone will feel better!"

Xun Yu concluded by reminding him, "Your Majesty's wisdom is rare in the world; it really shouldn't be wasted."

Liu Xie smiled and waved his hand, "Lord Xun, alright, I appreciate your kindness. Whoever becomes my teacher and teaches me will be tied to me, and I don't want to harm others for no reason."

Liu Xie turned and left, saying as he went, "I heard that a beautiful lady has come to Tianxiang Pavilion. I'd like to go and see her. Lord Xun, would you like to come with me?"

Xun Yu watched Liu Xie's departing figure, unsure of what to say.

Liu Xie knew his situation and what role he should play in front of Cao Cao.

Liu Xie was serious about being a puppet!

Because he has so much experience as a puppet that others might not be able to learn it well, but he doesn't need to learn it at all!

With Cao Cao by his side, Liu Xie now had at least some freedom. He could wander around the city at will, had no worries about food and drink, and could even write letters to contact people outside.

Liu Xie was truly content!

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The land of Yan and Zhao is home to many generous and tragic heroes. Throughout history, this northern region has been a stage for countless heroic figures, worthy of song and praise.

Zhao Yun, who had returned to his hometown of Changshan, was practicing his spear technique alone at home that day. He was agile and his silver spear flew up and down in his hand, as fast and swift as a dragon soaring in the sky.

Accompanied by the whistling wind, it was so fast it was dazzling, and all that could be seen were fleeting phantoms in the courtyard.

His mother and sister both went up the mountain to make a living. Zhao Yun's family was not wealthy, with only three simple houses.

My mother and sister often went to the mountains to collect herbs, dried them, and sold them at pharmacies in the city. They would then exchange them for rice and flour to make a living.

Although Zhao Yun had followed Gongsun Zan, he was an honest and upright man. He not only did not earn much money, but also helped many soldiers who were in financial difficulty.

One day, a wandering knight traveled through mountains and rivers to Zhao Family Village, and after asking around, he arrived at Zhao Yun's home.

"Excuse me, are you General Zhao Yun?"

"That's right, I am Zhao Yun. What do you want with me?"

"My name is Liu Biao. I've come from Xuchang on a mission entrusted to me. Someone asked me to bring you a letter." "From Xuchang?"

Zhao Yun stopped his attack, put away his gleaming silver spear, and wondered suspiciously, "I don't have any old friends or acquaintances in Xuchang, so why would someone write me a letter?"

"Brave warrior, please have a seat!"

Zhao Yun accepted the letter and politely offered Liu Biao a seat, but Liu Biao waved his hand, "No need, I have already delivered the letter, I will take my leave!"

"Are you leaving already? Come in and have some water?"

Zhao Yun tried to persuade him to stay, but Liu Biao strode off and headed straight down the mountain.

As he walked away, he waved behind him, "No need to see me off, I'm just a wandering swordsman!"

Back in the courtyard, Zhao Yun hurriedly opened the letter, and the first thing he saw was three large characters.

Save me!
"Save me?"

Zhao Yun was taken aback. Under heaven, there was only one person who could use the title "朕" (Zhen, meaning "I" or "the Emperor").

Upon seeing this letter, I know that Zilong must be very puzzled, feeling that it is too sudden and unexpected!
Actually, it's not surprising at all. I am the current emperor, the most incompetent puppet emperor of the Han Dynasty. I have been manipulated and played by so many people. It's just that my master now has changed to Cao Cao!

You read that right, Cao Cao is my master!
Even an ordinary person lives a more carefree and unrestrained life than I do, yet I am powerless to control my own destiny, always cautious and prudent, for fear of making a single wrong step!
I have been searching for loyal and righteous people throughout the land to help me restore the Han Dynasty and reclaim everything that rightfully belongs to me.

Zilong, I have long heard of you. You have great ambitions and have been searching for a wise ruler.

Gongsun Zan is cruel and inhumane, not a wise ruler, but I want to tell you that I am the true ruler of the world.

Whether it's Gongsun Zan, Liu Bei, or Cao Cao, these people should all have been my subjects, and should have obeyed my orders. But now I am all alone, trapped in a cage in Xuchang.

"I wonder if the righteous man Zilong would be willing to sacrifice himself and come to my side to help me protect the Han Dynasty and reclaim everything that belongs to me?"

This letter can be described as Liu Xie's most humble letter, almost a plea for sympathy.

He immediately used the very humble phrase, "Save me!"

Liu Xun's visit to Xu Huang was a reunion, as he had known Xu Huang before and reminiscing would help to strengthen their relationship.

However, the two had absolutely no connection with Zhao Yun, so trying to get close to him indiscriminately was completely useless.

Moreover, sending a letter to Changshan was no easy task given the long distance and high mountains, so they had to hurry to prevent Zhao Yun from going to join Liu Bei.

Liu Xie only had one option: to complain and appeal to emotions!
Zhao Yun was a loyal and righteous man. After reading the letter, he felt his blood rush to his head and wished he could rush to Xuchang right now and kill Cao Cao with a single spear thrust.

He never imagined that the emperor would suffer such a terrible fate!
He never expected that the emperor would recognize him!

He never expected that the emperor would ask him for help!
This shows that the emperor believed in him and trusted him!
Few of the feudal lords in the land take the emperor seriously, but the common people, and loyal and righteous men like Zhao Yun, cannot ignore or despise the emperor.

After a while, Zhao Yun took a deep breath and read the letter twice more.

(End of this chapter)