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Chapter 332 Roast on the fire

The little emperor felt very bitter in his heart. He originally thought that Cao Cao was a loyal minister of the country. Although he was a little domineering, he was still cautious and respectful to him. However, now Cao Cao's true face has been exposed. This is actually a Dong Zhuo-like figure, and he looks even more cunning than Dong Zhuo, because when his true face is revealed, everything is under control, and he has no chance to resist.

The next day, Cao Cao forced the young emperor to appoint Xun Yu as the Secretary of the Secretariat, Cao Cao was appointed as the Grand Marshal and recorded the Secretary of the Secretariat, the rest of Cao Ren was the General of Pingdong, Xiahou Yuan was the General of Pingxi, Xiahou Dun was the General of Pingbei, Cao Hong was the General of Fenwei, Cao Xiu was the General of Fenwu, Cao Chun was the General of Fenwei, Cao Zhen was the General of Zhenwei, his eldest son Cao Ang was the General of Liyi, and his son Cao Pi was the General of Five-Secret General. For a while, Cao Cao and his followers completely controlled the government, and the young emperor could only become a puppet.

At the same time, in order to appease the heroes, Cao Cao also appointed Pei Qing as the Grand General of the Sima through the emperor's hands and recorded the ministerial affairs. He also specifically stipulated that all officials within the scope of the Xijing detention center could be consciously promoted and promoted without asking for orders in everything.

At the same time, Cao Cao appointed Yuan Shao as the General of Cavalry, Jizhou Governor, Liu Biao as the General of the Southern Conquest, Jingzhou Governor, Kaifu Yitong Sansi, Liu Bei as the General of the Left, Jiaozhou Governor, Liu Zhang as the General of the Former General, Yizhou Governor, Kaifu Yitong Sansi, Ma Teng as the General of the Right, Yongzhou Governor, Han Sui as the General of the Later, Liangzhou Governor...

Cao Cao had only one purpose for a large-scale reward, that is, he used high officials and generous salaries to win people's hearts, so as not to control the government's actions would be opposed by all heroes.

Of course, the little emperor knew Cao Cao's purpose. Cao Cao was generous to others and used the official titles of the Han Dynasty to exchange for personal benefits, but the little emperor could not resist. Cao Cao is now in charge of the world, more fierce and cunning than Dong Zhuo at the time. What can he do?

"If I had known this, I wouldn't have returned with Cao Cao. Although Pei Qing had controlled the government affairs, he was a royal relative after all, and he respected me. Every time the appointment, removal and promotion of officials was issued after my consent. Unlike Cao Cao now, I couldn't even ask questions, and even the seal was not in my hands. I have become a puppet now!"

The little emperor felt very regretful. In order to get rid of Pei Qing's control, he was eager to return to Luoyang. He thought he could completely control the government in his hands, but he did not expect that the ending would be even worse than before. This reminded him of the miserable days of being a puppet by Dong Zhuo.

"If I had known this, why would I have to be like this? If I hadn't returned to Luoyang in the east, with Pei Qing's ability, I might have been able to fight back to Luoyang. With Pei Qing by my side, I wouldn't have to be as anxious as I am now. At least my every move would not be strictly monitored. But now, let alone daily life, even if every word I say, every person I serve is Cao Cao's people. How can they care about the righteousness of the monarch and the ministers? They are all submissive under Cao Cao's authority. Now that the world is getting worse, what is loyalty and righteousness? It's worthless!"

The little emperor complained deeply, but he didn't dare to say a word. As the emperor, he was indeed cowardly enough to be a emperor.

In fact, Pei Qing had already noticed Cao Cao's ambitions. Even the eldest princess Liu Ning keenly felt the coercion under the little emperor, so Liu Ning personally found Pei Qing and discussed with him the matter of attacking the criminal Cao Cao.

Liu Ning didn't care about the bend at this time. After seeing Pei Qing, he said straight to the point: "Pei Lang, you know what happened in Luoyang. Although Dong Cheng was abominable, if it weren't for his instigation, the emperor wouldn't have moved east to Luoyang. After all, he was able to restrain Cao thieves. Now among the three thieves in Luoyang, Yang Feng is dead, Dong Cheng is killed, and only one Cao thief is left. However, Cao thief is even more arrogant. Now he has forged an edict and openly killed the officials in the court. Not to mention this, this guy didn't even let the imperial concubine go. It's really a very evil crime. As a royal relative of the Han Dynasty, shouldn't Lang Jun lead the army to attack? Or, Pei Lang, you were bribed by the position of a so-called general? If this is true, Pei Lang, you will be a bit disappointed."

Pei Qing smiled bitterly when he heard this and sighed to Liu Ning: "Princess, please listen to me. It's not that I don't want to attack Cao Cao. It's because I don't have an imperial edict at hand now. It's not justified and unjust, and I'm not good at going out. Besides, our army fought one after another this year, and the soldiers were very tired, and the food and grass were a little too low, so it was a bit constrained."

"Well, what you said makes sense, but now my brother is controlled by Cao Cao, the thief, how could he issue an edict? Alas, I had already dissuaded him when he left Chang'an. Unfortunately, my brother was young and wanted to return to Luoyang for a moment. I didn't think too much. I just felt that Dong Cheng was protecting him, and Cao Cao was also an official for generations. His great-grandfather Cao Jie and grandfather Cao Teng were all considered close ministers of the emperor. With them, they could always help the emperor consolidate the Central Plains. But I didn't expect that Cao thief was so bold and vicious that he actually did such a bold thing. Do you really think that my Han royal family is gone? If you don't punish me, I'm afraid that the thief in the world will follow suit, and there will be no peace in the world!"

Liu Ning sighed at this point, and then said, "Pei Qing, I know you are in a difficult situation now, but now you are the only one who can save my brother. I also ask Pei Lang to miss Pei Lang in the past, and encouraged me to send troops to punish Cao thieves. As for the issue of food and grass, I can find a way to raise some things in my country. At the same time, I am willing to donate the property in my mansion, do my best to raise military expenses. If Pei Lang agrees, he will be my great benefactor of the Han Dynasty. I here to guarantee that after this battle, I will let my brother sign you as An Han Gong and become the Grand Tutor. Since the founding of our dynasty, only Wang Mang can win this honor. I wonder if you are satisfied?"
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