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

Chapter 3, Rewarding Xun Yu

Without Cao Cao even having to say a word, Liu Xie immediately presented a generous gift.

The difference between voluntarily bestowing an official title and someone else simply asking for one is like heaven and earth.

People like Li Jue and Zhang Yang got their positions for themselves, and even if they became generals or marshals, they would not feel the slightest gratitude towards Liu Xie.

If he waits until Cao Cao comes to him demanding an official position, Liu Xie will be in a passive position.

Because Cao Cao would want an official position sooner or later!

Even if Cao Cao didn't speak up himself, his civil and military officials would handle the matter for him.

Giving and taking are two completely different things.

Cao Cao was slightly taken aback, but immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace. I will certainly do my utmost to serve the court and the Han Dynasty in the future!"

Dong Cheng glanced at Liu Xie and was once again taken aback. He hadn't expected Liu Xie to be so generous, bestowing such a high reward upon Cao Cao right off the bat.

They went straight to the point and sealed off everything!

Before the head of all officials was the prime minister, the power of the general has surpassed that of the prime minister since the rise of the maternal relatives. Liang Ji and Dou Wu are very prominent examples, and He Jin, who is closer to the present day, is an even more prominent one!
Cao Cao was very pleased. He never expected the emperor to be so understanding and to value him so highly!
Before long, Xun Yu brought in the cooked food. Just the fragrant meat soup alone was enough to make many ministers drool. They all made a fool of themselves, craning their necks and staring uncontrollably.

Before it was even his turn, he had already made a complete fool of himself.

Liu Xie remained calm. Cao Cao, somewhat curious, directed the distribution of food to the ministers while secretly observing Liu Xie.

When Liu Xie transmigrated, it coincided with the return of the East. While others who transmigrated were either rich or noble and started out as powerful and influential figures, he was constantly on the run, racing against death.

The thrills and dangers he experienced not only made him realize the cruelty of a chaotic world, but also made him less fragile.

The emperor's journey eastward from Chang'an to Luoyang took a full year.

Let alone Liu Xie, even a fool or an idiot would change a lot after going through eighty-one tribulations.

Liu Xie was not tempted by the meat in front of him, because he knew that with Cao Cao, he had a long-term meal ticket and could eat meat every day from now on.

So there's no need to drool with envy and lose your composure.

Cao Cao deliberately distributed some meat soup to his ministers first, and only then did he personally serve the meal full of meat chunks to Liu Xie.

I thought Liu Xiehui, like everyone else, would be so tempted that he'd embarrass himself and start eating right away, but unfortunately, he didn't.

Liu Xie took the food and set it aside. Then, he looked at Xun Yu and the others and said, "Lord Cao, you are loyal to the court, and the civil and military officials around you are all pillars of our Han Dynasty. I would like to trouble you to introduce them to me."

Cao Cao nodded, then stepped towards Xun Yu, "This is Xun Yu, my military advisor!"

Xun Yu hurriedly bowed and knelt down, saying, "Your subject Xun Yu pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

Xun Yu behaved respectfully, prostrating himself with his hands on the ground, showing great sincerity.

In any case, along the way back east, few people paid such respect to the emperor.

Liu Xie quickly stood up, smiled, and walked down the steps to Xun Yu. "My dear minister, please rise. Cao Cao introduced you to me first, which shows how much he values ​​you. Cao Cao's right-hand man is my right-hand man. I hereby appoint you as Minister of the Imperial Secretariat. In the future, you must follow Cao Cao and serve our Han Dynasty well!"

Liu Xie's words were so apt that Cao Cao couldn't find a single fault with them.

Because Liu Xie meant for Xun Yu to follow Cao Cao, not the emperor.

Cao Cao had already become a Grand General, so it was only natural that Xun Yu, as his right-hand man, would be given an additional title. However, Cao Cao felt a slight regret.

Because this was a reward bestowed by Emperor Liu Xie, not a reward he obtained on behalf of Xun Yu.

The meaning of what I give you is different from what I give you.

Xun Yu was handsome and elegant, and was definitely a top-tier good-looking man at the time.

Liu Xie personally helped him up. Xun Yu was very excited, and his eyes were visibly moist.

Xun Yu said excitedly, "Your Majesty's safe return to Luoyang is truly a blessing from Heaven and a blessing to our Han Dynasty. Your Majesty's great kindness and reward have made me extremely apprehensive, and I fear I am not up to the task."

Xun Yu wanted to decline again, but Liu Xie waved his hand and advised, "Lord Cao is the most loyal minister of our Han Dynasty! The world is in chaos now, and the warlords have different intentions. The one who can help me stabilize the world must be Lord Cao! It is perfectly reasonable for Lord Cao to be the Grand General and you to be the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat. I have long heard of the Xun family of Yingchuan. They are full of talented people and virtuous men. Minister Xun, you don't need to decline."

As he spoke, Liu Xie turned to Cao Cao and asked in a consultative tone, "Lord Cao, do you think this is appropriate? You must know Xun Aiqing's talent better than anyone else."

When Liu Xie discussed the matter with Cao Cao in public, all the ministers who were eating meat and drinking soup stopped what they were doing and looked at Cao Cao with envy.

Cao Cao hadn't expected Liu Xie to trust him so much; there was absolutely no reason for him to refuse.

In present-day Yanzhou, Cao Cao is the number one figure, and Xun Yu is the undisputed number two.

Just like the heroes who gathered at Liangshan, the first golden chair belonged to Cao Cao, and the second to Xun Yu!
Cao Cao nodded hastily, "Xun Yu is virtuous and talented, with remarkable abilities. He is more than capable of serving as the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat!"

Liu Xie nodded in satisfaction, "Lord Cao and I are of the same mind, Minister Xun, you should not refuse."

Then, Liu Xie walked up to Cao Hong and the others, greeted them one by one, and praised them as he went.

After circling around, Liu Xie turned back to Cao Cao and praised him, saying, "The soldiers that you brought are all strong, loyal and brave men. Just from their appearance and demeanor, they are already extraordinary. With such elite troops, I am very grateful. As for how to reward them, please help me consider it later."

The ministers were once again stunned. Dong Cheng secretly clicked his tongue in amazement. So many people were to be rewarded, and Cao Cao was even letting him make the decision.

The so-called "consultation" was, in reality, a way of letting Cao Cao make the final decision.

In front of so many people, Dong Cheng was too embarrassed to offer any advice, and he couldn't help but feel a little jealous, so he vented his resentment on the meat bowl.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Cao Cao ordered his men to divide the troops and set up guard posts to ensure the safety of Luoyang's defenses.

"Your Majesty, please rest here for a while. I will keep watch outside. If you need anything, please feel free to send me!"

Liu Xie smiled with satisfaction, "Lord Cao, go ahead and do your work. With you by my side, what do I have to fear?"

Cao Cao took his leave and walked out of the main hall. He first inspected the city's defenses and gave some careful instructions. Then he summoned Xun Yu, Cao Hong, and others together to discuss the matter in secret.

Cao Cao, with a serious expression, posed his first question: "Now that you have met the Emperor, what are your thoughts?"

Cao Hong snorted, "He ate the whole bowl of meat in the end, and he even pretended to be hungry."

Cao Cao glared at Cao Hong and scolded him, "Meat, all you're doing is staring at the meat."

This foodie!

Cao Ren, being more composed and thoughtful, thought for a moment and said, "Zilian said His Majesty is putting on an act, which is not entirely true, but we both understand that His Majesty is not stupid and knows this in his heart. Since Dong Zhuo seized power, how many people have truly treated him as the Son of Heaven? He has no soldiers, no provisions, no money, and no power; he is not worth worrying about. My lord need not pay too much attention to him."

(End of this chapter)