I have a role in the heavens

Liu Bei's eyes flashed with loss and despondency, and there were dense shadows in his eyes. He did not dare to say anything. He understood that his opposition just now was self-defeating and made Cao Cao suspicious, so he temporarily let Lu Bu go.

A trace of surprise flashed across Lu Bu's eyes. He did not expect that Cao Cao would actually agree to spare his life. He immediately looked at Wei Zhongdao, who had become lazy again. There was a bit of curiosity in his eyes. This man actually It's amazing that Cao Cao can tolerate him.

Next, Cao Cao ordered people to press the others up. Chen Gong was naturally very tough and taunted Cao Cao, which made Cao Cao murderous and ordered people to kill them. Wei Zhongdao didn't bother to pay attention to it.

Then Gao Shun and Zhang Liao were dealt with. Both of them were loyal people. Wei Zhongdao was very interested in them and suggested that Cao Cao recruit them. Originally, they were unwilling to surrender, but they heard that Cao Cao spared Lu Bu's life. Lu Bu personally helped persuade Cao Cao to surrender, and the two agreed to submit to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao returned victorious and led his army back to Xudu. Liu Bei returned with him. On the way, he met Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, who came to accompany him.

Liu Bei paid homage to the emperor Liu Xie in Xudu, and even established a relationship with the emperor. Liu Xie ordered people to check the genealogy and recognized Liu Bei as his uncle, which was a big advantage for Liu Bei.

In the lobby of the General's Mansion, Xun Yu stood up, bowed, and said to Cao Cao.

"My lord, now that Liu Bei has the title of imperial uncle, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to my lord!"

Cao Cao didn't take it seriously, smiled slightly, waved his hand gently, and comforted Xun Yu.

"Wen Ruo doesn't need to worry. Since Liu Bei has become the emperor's uncle, he will naturally obey the imperial decree. Naturally, I can use the emperor's edict to order him. I dare not disobey!"

"What's more, Liu Bei is now in Xudu. Although he is nominally visiting the emperor, he is actually under my control. What should I fear about him?"

Xun Yu heard this and said no more. After all, Liu Bei now wanted no one, wanted territory but had no territory, and was trapped in Xudu. He was indeed not a threat to Cao Cao.

Wei Zhongdao suddenly spoke at this time, with a solemn expression and said very seriously.

"Mr. Cao, Liu Bei should not be underestimated. He is like a real dragon. He can be big or small. He can rise and disappear. If he is big, he will stir up clouds and spit out mist. If he is small, he will hide and hide his form. If he rises, he will soar in the universe. If he is hidden, he will lurk. Within the waves. The spring is deep now, and the dragon rides on time to change, just like a man who has achieved his ambition and traversed the four seas. The dragon is a thing, comparable to the heroes of the world!"

Cao Cao's face changed slightly when he heard this and became a little more solemn. He looked at Wei Zhongdao and continued to talk.

"Since the dragon is trapped in the abyss now, we must not let it go in the future!"

Cao Cao frowned slightly, nodded slowly, and remembered Wei Zhongdao's words in his heart. He was a little more cautious and cautious about Liu Bei, and was unwilling to let the tiger go back to the mountain.

On that day, the sky was clear and the wind was gentle. The emperor and Cao Cao led hundreds of civil and military officials to hunt in Xutian. Cao Cao was almost on par with the emperor, only one horse head behind. The two of them saw a deer on a hill. , Emperor Liu Xie missed three arrows in a row, gave the bow to Cao Cao, and said with some dejection.

"Aiqing, you can give it a try!"

Cao Cao took the treasured bow, mounted it and shot an arrow. He hit the target with one arrow and killed the deer. The civil and military officials behind him did not see clearly and mistakenly thought it was shot by the emperor Liu Xie. They immediately congratulated him deeply.

"Long live!"

Cao Cao took the lead, blocking the emperor Liu Xie behind him, and accepted the congratulations of the ministers. The emperor Liu Xie behind him had a gloomy look in his eyes, but his face was as usual, not revealing anything, but he was quite scheming.

But after returning, the emperor Liu Xie was furious and summoned Fu Wan, the head of the state, to discuss countermeasures and major issues with him. After offering his advice, he recommended a person to the emperor Liu Xie, Dong Cheng. This man was the uncle of the state. He and the emperor Liu Xie were both prosperous and destructive, so they could be relied upon.

The emperor was worried that things were not kept secret and would be easily leaked. If Cao Cao noticed it, he would be in danger. After listening to it, he gave the emperor some secrets. He could sew the secret edict into his clothes, which would surely hide it from the eyes of the guards.

In the Imperial Ancestral Temple, the Emperor Liu Xie summoned his uncle Dong Cheng and made a big cake. He said that he hoped that Dong Cheng would be enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple like Zhang Liang and Xiao He in the future and stand at the side of the emperor. He successfully deceived Dong Cheng so that he could not be found. North, he was so excited that he was willing to die for the emperor Liu Xie. Emperor Liu Xie then gave him a brocade robe and jade belt, which contained a blood edict, and asked Dong Cheng to take a good look after he returned.

As soon as Dong Cheng walked out of the Ancestral Temple and prepared to leave the palace, Cao Cao met him and stopped him. He frowned and looked at Dong Cheng with doubts in his eyes.

"I wonder what the reason for uncle Guo's coming to the palace is?"

Dong Cheng was worried and frightened in his heart, but his face showed no trace of joy. He bowed to Cao Cao and said.

"I have just been summoned by His Majesty and given a brocade robe and jade belt!"

When Cao Cao heard this, he became suspicious, his face suddenly darkened, and he asked coldly.

"Oh, I wonder why your majesty gave your uncle the robe?"

Dong Cheng's expression did not change, but he had some courage in the city. He was not afraid of Cao Cao's power and spoke bluntly.

"His Majesty thought of my contribution to rescuing Chang'an that year, so he gave me this brocade robe and jade belt!"

Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief and lost some of his suspicions. He still kept looking at it, and finally his eyes stopped on the jade belt tied around Dong Zhuo's waist. There was a flash of light in his eyes and he laughed.

"It is indeed a good jade belt. Why don't you take it off and let me see it?"

Dong Cheng was naturally reluctant, but looking at the guards on the left and right, how could he dare to object? He quickly took off the jade belt and gave it to Cao Cao. Seeing that he was happy, Cao Cao tied the jade belt around his waist and asked Dong Cheng.

"how?"

Dong Cheng was naturally flattering and complimented with a smile.

“Very beautiful!”

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this and said tentatively.

"In this case, uncle Guo, please give me this jade belt!"

Dong Cheng's face suddenly changed color and he objected quickly.

"Absolutely not. This is a gift from the emperor. How can it be re-gifted? How about tomorrow, I order someone to make another jade belt for the prime minister!"

Cao Cao's face drooped, gloomy and terrifying, and he stared at Dong Cheng. Dong Cheng felt the terrifying momentum, trembled, and secretly cried out. I'm afraid it's over now. If Cao Cao discovers the blood edict in the jade belt, then He was afraid that everyone in his family would be executed.

Cao Cao had a fierce look in his eyes, and he knew that the emperor Liu Xie suddenly gave him a brocade robe and a jade belt, which must be a fraud. As expected, Dong Cheng was exposed by a test. Judging from his nervous and frightened look, he must have a plan with the emperor to deal with it. Disadvantage to oneself.

Just when Cao Cao was furious and wanted to order his men to capture Dong Cheng, a figure came here, casual and comfortable, it was Wei Zhongdao. Looking at this tense scene, he chuckled and asked.

"Yo, what's going on?"