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

Chapter 78, Meeting Guan Yu

Liu Xie knew in his heart that Cao Cao was simply using a fictitious clerk as a scapegoat.

Liu Xie nodded. "Lord Cao, since that's the case, saving lives is urgent, so you should send troops as soon as possible."

Cao Cao immediately led his troops into battle, with Xu Huang as the vanguard.

As usual, Liu Xie accompanied the army on the expedition. This time, Cao Cao appointed Xu Huang as the vanguard. Liu Xie understood that Cao Cao wanted to give Xu Huang an opportunity to make merit, so that Xu Huang would be more likely to be promoted and won over by Cao Cao.

The army was divided into the vanguard, the central army, and the rearguard. As usual, Liu Xie stayed in the rearguard. This time, Yue Jin was in charge of commanding the rearguard.

Le Jin was short and stocky, with a round face, small eyes that were always squinting, and a serious expression on his face.

Wherever an emperor appears, he always attracts attention, especially an emperor who is approachable and down-to-earth.

The vanguard kept moving forward, while the rearguard could stop and rest from time to time. This was all Cao Cao's arrangement, since he didn't expect Liu Xie to do anything anyway.

When they stopped to rest, Yue Jin noticed that Liu Xie and Zhao Yun had made two sticks and woven some ropes into them, which soon formed a net.

Many soldiers had already gathered around out of curiosity, and Le Jin, unable to contain his curiosity, also came over.

"Your Majesty, what is this?"

Liu Xie smiled and said, "Wenqian, this is a stretcher that I made."

"Stretcher? What's it for?" Le Jin leaned closer, squatted down, and examined it carefully.

Liu Xie explained, "War inevitably results in casualties. With this, we can carry people and treat the wounded. I think it will be very convenient."

Liu Xie quickly made a simple stretcher, consisting of two sticks and a net made of rope.

The main advantage is that it uses simple materials and is easy to popularize.

Liu Xie beckoned over a soldier and asked, "What's your name?"

"Your Majesty, my name is Li Daniu."

Li Daniu was so excited that he almost bit his tongue while speaking. He never dreamed that one day he would be able to speak with the emperor, and that the emperor would even take the initiative to ask him his name.

"Okay, Li Daniu, lie down. Now you'll pretend to be a wounded soldier."

Liu Xie then summoned two Cao soldiers and instructed them, "You two, lift Li Daniu up as you always do."

The two quickly bent down, one grabbing Li Daniu's feet and the other holding his head.

Although he managed to lift it, it was clearly difficult, and Li Daniu was also feeling unwell.

Liu Xie smiled and said, "Alright, now Li Daniu, lie down on the stretcher and let's try again."

Li Daniu obediently lay down, and then his two companions easily lifted him up.

Liu Xie asked with a smile, "How are you feeling?"

All three couldn't hide their excitement and nodded with smiles. Li Daniu spoke first: "Your Majesty, this stretcher is very comfortable to lie on. It's much better than when the two of them were holding my head and grabbing my feet."

The two men also praised it repeatedly, saying, "His Majesty's designed stretcher is indeed light and flexible, saving a lot of effort."

The stretcher was something that everyone could understand at a glance, and Yue Jin also praised it highly, saying, "Your Majesty, this thing is indeed very useful. I will have someone send the stretcher to Lord Cao right away. He will be very happy to see it."

Liu Xie nodded, then washed his hands and chatted with the soldiers, even letting Li Daniu sit next to him.

"Who else is at home?"

Why did you choose to join the army?

Liu Xie was approachable and easygoing, and Li Daniu quickly relaxed and told Liu Xie about his family situation without reservation. "Your Majesty, because I am strong and eat a lot, my family felt they couldn't afford to support me, so they sent me to join the army, because joining the army can fill my stomach."

Liu Xie quickly became acquainted with the other two who had helped carry the stretcher.

Xu Huang took the lead and won the first battle. Cao Cao was celebrating his victory in the camp when he suddenly saw a soldier running over carrying two sticks.

Cao Cao was taken aback, and Guo Jia looked on in confusion.

The soldier reported, "My lord, this is the stretcher His Majesty just made. General Yue Jin asked me to bring it over for you to see."

"A stretcher?" Guo Jia was the first to walk over, and after taking a look, he immediately understood.

"Did His Majesty make this? His Majesty always has such ingenious ideas."

Guo Jia and Liu Xie had known each other for quite some time and met frequently, so he trusted Liu Xie's abilities.

Following the soldier's explanation, Guo Jia also had a few people demonstrate it on the spot.

After reading it, not only Guo Jia praised it highly, but Cheng Yu, Xun You, and others also kept praising it.

Cheng Yu said, "This thing is so effortless, easy to make, and doesn't take up much space. It's really great."

Cao Ang, standing next to Cao Cao, was also very pleased.

Yuan Shu was already in a very passive position, and then he ran into Guan Yu, a tough nut to crack. Now, Cao Cao's army suddenly attacked, and Yuan Shu could not hold out for long before he retreated in disarray to Ku County.

After the siege of Chen County was lifted, Cao Cao glanced at Guo Jia as they were about to enter the city and whispered, "Order the rear army to set up camp where they are. They don't need to enter the city."

Guo Jia understood immediately and sent someone to relay the order.

Le Jin stopped on the spot as ordered. The soldiers were very happy and discussed Xu Huang's heroic deeds in battle. However, Liu Xie understood that Cao Cao did not want him to enter the city.

Because entering the city would allow them to meet King Chen and Guan Yu.

Cao Cao did not want Liu Xie to get too close to them.

Zhao Yun also realized this, and seeing that Liu Xie wasn't angry, he didn't say a word.

With nothing else to do, Liu Xie made a horse stool, also known as a folding stool!
A horse bench is much more useful than a stretcher. Even in a general's tent, it's hard to find a decent place to sit when you're tired, especially when marching or fighting.

As for the horse stool, it only needs a central iron bar as a pivot, and the rest is very simple.

After entering the city, Cao Cao comforted the King of Chen, and when he met Guan Yu, he held Guan Yu's hand and praised him highly.

After exchanging a few simple pleasantries, Guan Yu asked, "I heard that His Majesty has also gone on the expedition. Why haven't I seen His Majesty?"

Cao Cao smiled and explained, "To ensure Your Majesty's safety, I had you stay behind."

Guan Yu cupped his hands in greeting and said anxiously, "Please forgive me, Lord Cao, but I wish to pay my respects to His Majesty."

After exchanging only a few words with Cao Cao, Guan Yu took his leave and went straight out of the city, inquiring along the way, to find the emperor.

Cao Cao felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. When the prepared stool was presented to him, Cao Cao's expression was very cold. He only glanced at it a few times before ordering it to be taken away.

Guan Yu was a valiant general whom Cao Cao greatly admired. When they finally had a chance to meet alone, Cao Cao didn't even get a chance to exchange a few polite words before Guan Yu ran off to see the emperor.

What is this thing called?
Prince Chen did not insist on seeing Liu Xie. Liu Xie had instructed him to keep in touch by letter and to avoid meeting too frequently.

After meeting Guan Yu and learning what had happened, Liu Xie waved his hand, told Zhao Yun to stand guard outside the tent, and said to Guan Yu, "Yun Chang, you were too reckless this time."

Guan Yu was too hasty just now, but now that he has calmed down and thought about it carefully, he also realized that it was not appropriate!
It will be available for purchase tomorrow. I don't like unfinished projects, so don't worry, I will definitely finish this book and give everyone a satisfactory ending!

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