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Chapter 24 Liu Xie's Killing Intention

It is difficult to describe Liu Xie’s current mood.

If I were to sum it up in two words, “confused” would be the most appropriate.

He was certainly familiar with the name Guo Jia, one of the most brilliant strategists in the Three Kingdoms, known as a genius. Some even believed that Guo Jia was even better than Zhuge Liang, saying "As long as Guo Jia is not dead, Zhuge Liang will not come out."

Although this is just the fantasy and bragging of some history illiterates, it cannot be denied that in terms of wisdom and strategy alone, Guo Jia is indeed very outstanding. Even if he is not as good as Zhuge Liang, he is also at the T1 level.

But there is one thing...why is he here?
Liu Xie looked at Guo Jia, who was dressed in plain clothes and looked very elegant, and his mind was full of questions.

He remembered this young man. When he had just entered the palace and Yuan Shao led all the officials to welcome him, he was among the crowd.

But I didn’t expect it would be Guo Jia!
But...shouldn't he be under Cao Cao's command?

"Wait, it's the first year of Jian'an! Xun Yu recommended Guo Jia to Cao Cao only after Xi Zhicai died of illness, and at that time Guo Jia was still on Yuan Shao's side!"

Liu Xie reacted quickly.

He almost forgot about this!

Guo Jia did not follow Boss Cao from the beginning, but first joined Yuan Shao. However, Yuan Shao had a lot of talented people on his side, and Guo Jia was not valued. Finally, he joined Boss Cao under the recommendation of Xun Yu!

"Am I really going to catch it?"

Liu Xie felt his heartbeat quicken.

Guo Jia is a top strategist!
What he lacks most now is someone who can help him with advice!
We must find a way to trick Guo Jia into our hands!

Although countless thoughts flashed through Liu Xie's mind, in fact only a few seconds had passed.

After he made up his mind, he immediately adjusted his mentality and looked up at the SSR in front of him... No, the Guo Jia in front of him.

“It’s Mr. Guo!”

Liu Xie dropped the fishing rod in his hand, stood up and shook Guo Jia's hand, with a warm smile on his face.

"I have heard of your great name for a long time, and I am honored to meet you today!"

"Come on, come on, please take a seat, sir!"

Liu Xie gave up his small stool for fishing and forced Guo Jia to sit on it. Then he ordered the eunuch beside him, "What are you standing there for? Go and prepare some tea for the master."

"Ah? Yes! Your Majesty!"

The young eunuch quickly agreed and trotted away.

After Liu Xie finished this set of silky little combos, he stood beside Guo Jia and asked sincerely, "Sir, is this chair comfortable to sit on? Do you want to come with me to sit in the palace?"

"..."

Guo Jia didn't say anything. He glanced at his hand which was still being held by Liu Xie, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.

This method of winning people's hearts... is really clumsy.

With a slight sigh, Guo Jia pulled his hand back, then stood up and said sternly: "Your Majesty, this is not in accordance with the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects. I dare not accept it."

"All right……"

Liu Xie withdrew his hand reluctantly, feeling a little regretful.

His tactics were obviously very effective against Zhang He and Gao Lan, but they didn't work against Guo Jia.

I am the emperor after all. I am so enthusiastic. You should at least show some reaction.

Sure enough, scholars are trouble.

Liu Xie complained in his heart, then continued to smile and asked, "Then I won't force you. By the way, sir, why did you come to see me today?"

There must be a reason why Guo Jia suddenly came to visit.

He was very curious about the other party's purpose.

"It's nothing."

Guo Jia smiled and said casually, "Just a few days ago, after I heard the conversation between Your Majesty and Commander Zhang in the pavilion, I had some questions in my mind, and I wanted to ask Your Majesty to solve them."

"I see."

Liu Xie suddenly realized that he was looking for him to ask questions. What did he talk about with Zhang He in the pavilion a few days ago?

Wait…a gazebo?
Liu Xie's heart trembled suddenly, and he looked at Guo Jia with wide eyes.

And Guo Jia was looking at him steadily, with an expression that seemed to be smiling but not laughing.

For a moment, Liu Xie felt his scalp tingling.

Because he and Zhang He had only chatted once in the pavilion.

And that time, he talked with Zhang He about his ideals, his plans, and how to rebel against Yuan Shao.

"Don't panic! What he said may not be what happened that day. If you panic now, it will seem too suspicious!"

"Calm down, be sure to calm down!"

Liu Xie tried hard to calm down, but his slightly trembling body revealed his true mood.

He is afraid.

As a puppet, a fake emperor, he dared to use this identity to win people's hearts. Once Yuan Shao knew about this, he would surely die!
He doesn't want to die!

"I, I don't seem to remember it clearly. I wonder what you want to ask, sir?"

Liu Xie forced himself to calm down and asked with a dry laugh.

Guo Jia: "I would like to ask Your Majesty, 'The country is the people, and the people are the country', what does this sentence mean?"

The last bit of hope in Liu Xie's heart was shattered.

But at this point, he calmed down.

Liu Xie's hand hidden in his sleeve moved slightly and touched an icy iron object.
That's a dagger.

He asked Zhang He to find it for him.

Just for self-defense.

Liu Xie held the dagger and looked up at Guo Jia again.

He was wondering what the chances of success would be if he took action now.

He was wondering if anyone other than Guo Jia knew this secret, and if he killed him, would the secret be kept secret.

Guo Jia didn't seem to be aware of the impending danger. He just looked at Liu Xie calmly, waiting for his answer.

At this moment, even time seemed to stand still.

But soon the sound of footsteps broke the silence between the two.

"Your Majesty! The tea is ready... eh?"

The young eunuch trotted over with a tray carrying tea.

But when he saw Liu Xie and Guo Jia standing motionless and looking at each other, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Your Majesty and this gentleman...what are you doing?
Liu Xie stared at Guo Jia for a long time, and finally let go of the dagger hidden in his sleeve, sat casually on the small stool, and said lightly: "Mr. Guo, have some tea first."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Guo Jia smiled slightly and found a stone to sit on.

Although the young eunuch was a little confused, he still put down the tray and poured tea for Liu Xie and Guo Jia.

"Okay, go down first. This is none of your business."

After the young eunuch finished pouring the tea, Liu Xie waved his hand to send him away. Then he held the teacup and sipped the tea while picking up the fishing rod and continued fishing.

Completely ignored Guo Jia who was standing aside.

Guo Jia didn't say anything, just watched Liu Xie fishing.

After a long time, Liu Xie finally lost his temper and said in a deep voice, "Did Yuan Shao send you here?"

He decided to confront Guo Jia directly!

(End of this chapter)