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

Chapter 28, Welcoming Cao Cao

"Your Majesty, will you be practicing swordsmanship again this afternoon?"

Upon returning to the palace, Xu Huang, knowing that Liu Xie was in a bad mood, asked him what was wrong.

Liu Xie nodded, his resolve firm, and said, "Practice! I never give up halfway through anything I do!"

Liu Xie changed his clothes and went to the training ground. Now that they had moved to the palace, there were more houses and more space, and Liu Xie also had a special place to practice martial arts.

The eunuchs, palace maids, and guards around him were all watching with great interest. Many of them were planted by Cao Cao, but Liu Xie didn't care. He was very polite to everyone.

Even the least popular eunuchs, Liu Xie could accurately call out their names.

They were monitoring Liu Xie, and Liu Xie was also constantly trying to win over those who were truly willing to stand on his side through his actions.

He believes that more and more people will stand by his side!
Even towards those who were monitoring him, Liu Xie harbored no hatred.

Liu Xie was only sixteen years old, which was the best time for him to learn. Moreover, he was intelligent and had excellent comprehension. Even Wang Yue gradually changed his opinion.

Liu Xie learned what he was taught very quickly and practiced diligently every day, even at night, he would practice until very late.

As time went on, Liu Xie's progress gradually became apparent.

Moreover, he didn't just train by himself; Liu Xie preferred to improve through actual combat, so he would often seek out others to spar with.

The palace has no shortage of guards.

Liu Xie specifically sought out those who were monitoring him to spar.

Because of these people, even if he accidentally hurts them or even kills them, Liu Xie will not feel any guilt.

As Liu Xie's progress became increasingly evident, the ordinary guards gradually became unable to keep up. Anyone who was challenged to a duel by Liu Xie would tremble with fear.

"Wang San, come here."

"Me? Your Majesty, I am no match for you."

Wang San was so frightened that he kept backing away. Damn it, how could he be so unlucky as to be chosen by His Majesty?

Wang San cursed inwardly, thinking he must have forgotten to check the almanac before leaving home.

"You're the one, stop arguing."

Having no other choice, Wang San gritted his teeth and drew his sword.

Although it was called a friendly exchange, Wang San was actually quite aggrieved. He dared not really hurt His Majesty, but His Majesty was unpredictable when he made a move; sometimes, when he got ruthless, it was truly frightening.

The two began to spar. Liu Xie moved quickly, leaping forward and thrusting his sword directly into Wang San's chest.

Wang San hurriedly raised his knife to block, and with a clang, the swords clashed together, the immense force causing Wang San to take a step back.

As soon as his feet touched the ground, Liu Xie pushed off forcefully and continued to charge forward.

Wang Yue's swordsmanship is simple and sharp, with no fancy moves at all.

In Wang Yue's own words, a sword is for killing. If you don't have the mindset to kill, it's better not to practice at all!

It wasn't that Wang Yue wanted Liu Xie to kill people, but rather that his swordsmanship was all developed and refined through actual combat. Without the intention to kill, its power would be greatly reduced!

Wang San quickly became very disheveled, with more defense than offense. He frantically tried to defend, but after blocking a few attacks, he was stabbed in the arm by Liu Xie's sharp sword.

Blood immediately flowed out, and Liu Xie stopped his attack, shaking his head in disappointment.

He was disappointed in himself, muttering to himself, "That sword strike just now could have been stronger."

After glancing at Wang San, Liu Xie instructed Xu Huang, "Give him a hundred coins and have him get properly bandaged up when he gets back."

"By the way, I'm granting you three days off. You don't need to come in these few days." For someone monitoring you, giving you a day off is obviously a very good solution.

After venting his anger and clearing his mind, Liu Xie finally came up with a solution.

There was nothing he could do; without any advisors to help him devise strategies, he had to rely on his own ingenuity.

The next day, Cao Cao won a battle and returned in triumph, and the news reached Xuchang ahead of schedule.

Liu Xie knew that this was Cao Cao's trick. He sent someone back ahead of time to deliver a message, so that someone would naturally organize the officials to come out of the city to welcome him.

Cao Cao not only gained face, but also further won over the hearts of the people!
Winning battles is the most effective way to gain fame and consolidate one's position.

The reason why Cao Cao was able to become the King of Wei in history was because he won battles one after another and unified more than half of the country.

If Cao Cao kept losing battles, would he still have the idea of ​​becoming king?

As a person's status rises, their desires become increasingly boundless.

Xun Yu hurriedly arranged for all the officials to go out of the city to welcome Cao Cao. Before Cao Cao even arrived, everyone had already come to the south gate.

Even people like Zhong Ji were asked to come.

Deng Zhan was patrolling the south gate to ensure that no one wandered around and interfered with the procession welcoming Cao Cao.

Suddenly, Deng Zhan saw Liu Xie running towards him from a distance. Liu Xie was dressed very formally, with a crown on his head. He was running and lifting his robes with his hand.

Xu Huang followed behind at a leisurely pace. He didn't understand why His Majesty was so excited upon hearing that Cao Cao was coming back.

When Liu Xie approached, Deng Zhan hurriedly stopped him, saying, "Your Majesty, you cannot leave the city."

Liu Xie was not angry. He smiled and said, "Cao Cao has won a battle and is returning in triumph. I am very happy and have come here to welcome him. Since we cannot leave the city, I will wait for him here."

After saying this, Liu Xie stood respectfully at the south gate, just a step away from the outside of the city, which now seemed like an insurmountable chasm.

The ministers were all outside, while the emperor was left all alone at the city gate.

Deng Zhan felt rather helpless. He had clearly received orders not to allow the emperor to leave the city, but now he felt it was inappropriate to leave the emperor here.

Even the ministers were allowed to leave the city, but the emperor was not as free as they were.

Deng Zhan wanted to consult Xun Yu, but before he could leave, Cao Cao returned with his Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

Cao Cao rode on horseback, flanked by four of his clan generals: Cao Hong, Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, and Xiahou Yuan. Behind them were Li Dian, Yue Jin, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and others. The group rode on tall horses and galloped towards them.

When people are happy, they are in high spirits. After a triumphant return, Cao Cao saw the ministers gathered outside the South Gate from afar.

Cao Cao, mounted on his horse, could not hide his smugness.

He slowed down and rode at his own pace to get closer. He admired the horse for a while before being helped off the mount.

Looking down at his officials from horseback, feeling as if they were all prostrating themselves at his feet, filled Cao Cao with immense pleasure.

Xun Yu took the lead and said, "We respectfully welcome the Minister of Works' triumphant return."

Others joined in, shouting, "Welcome back in triumph, Sikong!"

Dong Cheng, Wu Shuo, Wang Zifu, and others, who were squeezed in the middle of the crowd, remained silent, all cursing in their hearts.

Cao Cao quickly cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "My lords, you are too kind. I am unworthy, but I have been entrusted by His Majesty to restore order to the world. This is what I should do."

After exchanging pleasantries with everyone, Cao Cao led the way towards the city gate, and the ministers followed in turn, turning around one by one.

As soon as Cao Cao arrived at the city gate, he saw Liu Xie, who was standing there alone with Xu Huang, one in front of the other, waiting!

(End of this chapter)