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Chapter 121: What Majesty Can a Fake Emperor Have (25)

In less than half an incense stick of time, Guo Jia and Jia Xu arrived at the palace one after another.

After Liu Xie exchanged some pleasantries with the two men, he got straight to the point and asked, "Fengxiao, Wenhe, do you know that Cao Cao invited Kong Rong from Beihai to Xu County?"

Guo Jia nodded heavily and said, "This matter is now known to everyone in the world. Wen He and I just came from Yuan Shao and were about to report to the palace, but we didn't expect that Your Majesty already knew about it."

Jia Xu sighed, "This thief Cao has a good plan. He uses the reputation of the Kong family to suppress the reputation of the Yuan family. Although Kong Beihai is upright, I am worried that he will be deceived by the thief Cao and mistakenly recognize the real dragon. If so, it will be a disaster."

In Jia Xu's mind, he had already prepared for the worst.

If Kong Rong was really coerced, bribed or deceived by Cao Cao and identified the emperor of Yecheng as fake and the emperor of Xu County as real, then his situation would be really worrying.

After leaving Yuan Shao, he had been discussing matters with Guo Jia.

There is no better way than to follow Tian Feng's suggestion and invite Kong Rong to Yecheng.

This feeling of relying on others made Jia Xu feel very uncomfortable.

Liu Xie asked calmly, "What do you think Cao is planning? Why did he dare to invite Kong Rong to Xu County? Isn't he afraid of being exposed?"

Faced with this matter, he cannot appear too calm. He needs to be appropriately worried, but he cannot show his panic.

Otherwise, it would be easy to reveal his true colors in front of Jia Xu, a shrewd man.

With his acting skills, he can easily grasp this point.

Although Jia Xu felt uneasy in his heart, he tried to comfort the emperor.

"Your Majesty, do not worry. The reason why Cao Cao is like this is that he has nowhere else to go. Since Lu Bu presented Yuan Shu and the imperial seal, everyone in the world knows that Your Majesty is the legitimate emperor.

If Cao Cao did not take any action, he would be convicted of falsely establishing an emperor and be despised by the world. Therefore, he found Kong Rong, who was more famous than Yuan Shao, to endorse him.

"As for whether Kong Rong will collude with Cao thieves... I think this matter is beyond our control."

Jia Xu thought that if he were Cao Cao, if he could not deceive Kong Rong, he would use both coercion and inducement.

No matter what, Kong Rong had to recognize the false emperor of Xu County.

Therefore, he was worried and hoped that Yuan Shao would invite Kong Rong as well and take him to Yecheng as the first stop. Then he would grant Kong Rong an official position and not allow him to leave Yecheng and go to Xu County.

Guo Jia sighed with worry, "I think that the reason Cao Cao dared to ask Kong Rong to identify the emperor is that he has bribed or coerced the empress and the emperor's close ministers. If he finds someone who looks like your majesty and forces the emperor's close ministers and concubines to give false testimony, it is very likely that Kong Rong will be deceived."

Liu Xie’s biggest weakness was that he had no close ministers to the emperor or concubines around him.

However, after listening to the analysis of Guo Jia and Jia Xu, although the situation was very unfavorable to him, he felt relieved.

Because both Guo Jia and Jia Xu were worried that Kong Rong would be deceived and intimidated by Cao Cao, and they did not doubt his identity at all.

His status as the Son of Heaven did not depend on whether he was a descendant of Emperor Gaozu, but on whether his advisers and generals recognized him.

As long as enough people recognize him as the emperor, even if it is fake, it can become true.

This is good news for Liu Xie.

But... this is far from enough.

He deliberately showed an expression of disbelief, and roared angrily at Guo Jia and Jia Xu: "Mr. Yang and the father-in-law are loyal and upright ministers, and the queen and I are deeply in love. How could they help Zhou to commit atrocities and help Cao the thief to give false testimony?"

"I don't believe it! They will never betray me!"

Guo Jia and Jia Xu looked at each other.

The emperor still doesn't understand that human hearts are hard to predict.

The hall was silent for a few moments, and finally the older Jia Xu said, "It is not uncommon for fathers to harm their sons and wives to harm their husbands. What about the officials who are in Cao's camp and have no control over their own affairs?
When Cao Cao fled from Dong Zhuo, he stayed at Lü Bushe's house. Lü Bushe's five sons entertained him warmly, but Cao Cao became suspicious and killed eight of them at night before escaping.

Afterwards, he even said to Chen Gong such shameless words: "I would rather let the world betray me than let the world betray me."

Given the viciousness of Cao, he will definitely use any means to force the Queen and others."

Guo Jia nodded in agreement. "No one is perfect. Even the most loyal people will eventually find weaknesses. Not to mention the vicious Cao thief, even if I want to force Yang Biao, Fu Wan, and your majesty's concubines to give false testimony, I have dozens of ways to use."

Hearing this, Jia Xu glanced at Guo Jia.

He had personally experienced Guo Jia's methods, which were indeed difficult to resist.

Guo Jia, who noticed Jia Xu's gaze, couldn't help but look embarrassed.

Using family members to force Jia Xu to submit is indeed a despicable method, but it is very effective.

It is precisely because of this that both he and Jia Xu felt worried and believed that the emperor's close ministers and concubines in Xu County were unreliable.

"What should I do?" Liu Xie began to panic appropriately, and said anxiously: "If Kong Rong is deceived by Cao, won't everyone in the world think that I am a fake emperor? How should I deal with it then?"

No matter what the future holds, whether Kong Rong recognizes the emperor of Xu County is not something Liu Xie can decide.

He had no choice but to keep hinting to Jia Xu and Guo Jia, reinforcing their subconscious mind that "the emperor of Xu County was a fake."

In this way, even if Kong Rong acknowledged the emperor of Xu County, they would only think that Kong Rong was deceived and coerced by Cao Cao.

They will not doubt his authenticity as the emperor, nor will they abandon him because of it.

"Your Majesty, don't worry too much." Guo Jia could only continue to comfort Liu Xie, "Kong Rong is a man of integrity. He dared to disobey Dong Zhuo in the past, and now he will not be intimidated by Cao thief.

Now the issue of the true and false emperor is making a lot of noise. Given Kong Rong's character, even if he was deceived by Cao Cao in Xu County, he would definitely come to Yecheng to meet Your Majesty."

Jia Xu nodded, "Yes, as long as Kong Rong is not threatened by Cao, Your Majesty will not have to worry. Fake is fake after all. How can a fake emperor compare with Your Majesty? Kong Rong only needs to see Your Majesty once to distinguish the real from the fake."

The premise for Jia Xu to be so confident is that Kong Rong can remain free from coercion, just like he was a few years ago.

As long as he does not recognize the emperor of Xu County at the first time, he only needs to come to Yecheng and meet the emperor in person, and everything will come to an end.

After all, how could a fake emperor have any imperial majesty?
Even if he wears a dragon robe and a crown, he is just a monkey in a human form.

By comparing the two, you can tell the real from the fake in an instant.

"Having said that, I'm still worried..." Liu Xie knew that he was a real fake. Instead of dispelling his concerns because of Jia Xu's words, he became even more melancholy.

He changed the subject and asked, "What if Kong Rong did not come to Yecheng and believed Cao's one-sided words and stayed in Xu County?"

At this moment, Liu Xie was extremely hoping that Kong Rong would be able to recognize the true dragon and recognize the emperor of Xu County on the spot, so that he would not come to Yecheng.

Even so, Jia Xu, Guo Jia and others were able to comfort Kong Rong by saying that he was deceived by Cao Cao.

But if Kong Rong came to Yecheng and was discovered, it would be a disaster.

No one knows whether he will die by then, but his life will certainly not be easy, and his dream of becoming the emperor of the Han Dynasty will come to an abrupt end.

"So what if Kong Rong doesn't come to Yecheng?" Guo Jia thought that Liu Xie was really worried that Kong Rong would not come, so he made a calm analysis.

"Yuan Shao is not Yuan Shu. He controls the three states of Qing, Bing and Ji, has many soldiers and generals, and is the strongest among all the princes. Although the reputation of the Yuan family is not as good as that of the Kong family, it is still a family of three dukes for four generations."

"As long as Yuan Shao acknowledges Your Majesty, even if what Kong Rong said about the emperor of Xu County is true, will the princes of the world dare to use the banner to attack Yuan Shao and Your Majesty?"

The world is not ruled by the Kong family alone. Even though Kong Rong has great prestige, he cannot make decisions on his own. However, if the roles were reversed, if Kong Rong recognized the emperor in Yecheng, coupled with Yuan Shao's influence and power, Cao Cao would be doomed.

In the end, everything is determined by strength.

With Yuan Shao's strength, even if he was branded as a fake emperor, who would dare to become his enemy easily?
Of course, if this were to happen, Liu Xie’s reputation would be completely ruined and he would be labeled a traitor and false emperor.

Even if he eventually seized Yuan Shao's foundation, it would be extremely detrimental to his future recruitment of loyal ministers and celebrities.

……

After Liu Xie's edict was issued, Yuan Shao sent someone to deliver it to Beihai at an urgent speed of 800 miles, and publicized the matter as widely as Cao Cao did.

Cao Cao dared to ask Kong Rong to go and identify the emperor. If he did not dare to do so, it would mean that he was guilty.

But few people know that he is really guilty.

He was also being roasted on the fire and had no choice but to ask Kong Rong for help.

After the initial panic, Yuan Shao and Liu Xie had the same idea and both hoped that Kong Rong would not come.

At the same time, in Xia Pi, Lu Bu's residence.

"Uu——"

Lu Bu reined in his horse and stopped outside the mansion, threw the whip to the servant who came to greet him, and hurried into the mansion.

"General..."

Diao Chan went forward to greet him, but before she could say hello, she was interrupted by Lu Bu.

"Where are Madam and Qi'er?" Lu Bu looked around, looking for Yan and Lu Lingqi.

Upon hearing this, Diao Chan immediately showed a look of disappointment, and said with red eyes: "General, you are so indifferent to me... Are you tired of me?"

Although she was not a jealous woman, she could not help feeling upset when she saw that Lu Bu ignored her and only asked about Madam Yan and Lu Lingqi.

Seeing this, Lu Bu quickly explained: "Misunderstanding! I have something important to discuss with my wife and Qi'er."

Diao Chan knew her limits, and after complaining, she stopped being petty and replied, "Madam and Qi'er have gone to the Taoist temple outside the city. They probably won't be back until dark... General, what do you want?"

"Walls have ears. It's not convenient here. Let's talk inside." Lu Bu lowered his voice, pulled Diao Chan to the side room, and closed all the doors and windows.

Seeing Lü Bu acting so mysterious, Diao Chan became even more confused and couldn't help asking again, "General, what's the matter that requires you to be so cautious?"

"It's a good thing! And it's a great thing!" After making sure that the doors and windows were almost closed, Lu Bu said excitedly: "Do you know what reward the emperor gave me when I went to Yecheng to meet him?"

Diao Chan thought for a while and said, "For your merits in capturing Yuan Shu alive and presenting the imperial seal, you are appointed General of Chariots and Cavalry?"

Lu Bu was previously the General of Fenwei. After such a great achievement this time, he will definitely be promoted.
Since he was so excited, Diao Chan made a bold guess.

However, her guess did not seem bold enough.

Lu Bu snorted coldly, "What's the point of being a General of Chariots and Cavalry? Your Majesty has made me a General of Cavalry and a Duke of a County. If it weren't for the traitor Yuan Shao's obstruction, Your Majesty would have made me a general. But compared to what I have to say, these are nothing."

When he spoke of the latter part, Lu Bu looked very proud.

Diao Chan widened her beautiful eyes and her pupils almost shook.

The General of Cavalry is second only to the General.

As for the Duke, it was even more appalling.

But Lu Bu actually said that these rewards were not worth mentioning.

Lu Bu, who could no longer hold back his desire to show off, said excitedly, "Father-in-law! His Majesty said in person that he wants to make me his father-in-law and that he wants to make Qi'er his queen in the future!"

Lu Bu was really feeling suffocated these days. He couldn't tell anyone about such a happy event.

Now that I have finally found someone with whom I can share my secrets and joys, I become more and more excited the more I talk.

"Qier is going to be the queen!"

"In the future, her son, my grandson, will be the crown prince of the Han Dynasty and the future emperor!"

If Liu Xie and Liu Bei had not told him not to publicize the news before everything was settled, Lu Bu would have wanted to run out to the streets and shout everywhere, letting everyone in the world know that he, Lu Fengxian, had made it!

After hearing this, Diao Chan did not show the shock and joy that Lu Bu had expected. Instead, she reached out and touched his forehead, wondering, "General, you don't have a fever, so why are you talking nonsense?"

If he said it was just General of Cavalry, Diao Chan would definitely believe it.

After all, Lu Bu's contribution this time was truly great.

But the county magistrate? This is obviously impossible.

The Han Dynasty was established for nearly four hundred years, and only one usurper, Wang Mang, ever proclaimed himself Duke of Anhan.

As for making Lu Lingqi the queen, that is even more nonsense.

Empress Fu is not dead yet.

Even if she died, it would not be Lu Bu's daughter's turn.

Diao Chan pushed Lü Bu to sit on the bedside and said worriedly, "General, lie down and have a good rest. I will go get a doctor."

"I'm not talking nonsense!" Lu Bu was anxious. How could he tolerate sharing such good news with others, but being considered as talking nonsense?

He grabbed Diao Chan who was about to leave and swore, "Your Majesty promised me this personally! If I tell even a single lie, I will be childless for the rest of my life!"

In order to make Diao Chan believe, he even made such a cruel oath.

Although Diao Chan still felt it was too far-fetched, she could see that Lu Bu's expression did not seem fake, so she finally believed it a little.

"But doesn't Your Majesty already have a queen? How can you talk about establishing a new queen when the queen is still alive? Did Your Majesty deceive you, General?"

Unlike the crude warrior, Diao Chan is a woman with a delicate mind.

In her opinion, even if what Lu Bu said was true, there was a high probability that he had been deceived.

"Women's opinions!" When Lu Bu saw Diao Chan speaking ill of the emperor, his face suddenly turned stern and he said unhappily, "Your Majesty is the emperor, your words are golden. And you have always been close to me, how could you lie to me?"

"And His Majesty said that he was forced to establish Empress Fu, and it was not his own will. Moreover, the Empress is now in Xu County accompanying the fake emperor, and His Majesty must be resentful."

"Besides, I am loyal to Your Majesty. I have made such a great contribution this time. Your Majesty praised me as the pillar of the Han Dynasty! Why can't I make Qi'er the queen?"

He, Lu Fengxian, was a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty.

In terms of loyalty, fighting ability, and contributions to the Han Dynasty, who in the world today can compare with him?
Your Majesty made his daughter the queen, which is a sign of trust and recognition of him!
Then, Lu Bu solemnly warned Diao Chan: "Now that the emperor is in trouble, it is time for me to save the situation. You must not speak ill of His Majesty and destroy the friendship between us."

　There are three chapters left. I will post them after correcting any typos.

　　
　
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