At this time, the emperor who was suffering in Luoyang City was in a miserable state: his hair was unkempt, his clothes were in tatters, and his crown was on the side and was about to fall off, but he was in no mood to straighten it up. The officials who usually told the emperor to pay attention to his appearance no longer had the strength to admonish him.

After all, they were all lying in a mess in the half-burnt palace, like dead dogs.

Decadence and death permeated the court hall. At first glance, it didn't look like a royal palace, but like a beggar's den.

In fact, they are almost like beggars now: first, the city of Luoyang was burned down by Dong Zhuo, the princes and nobles moved the capital with the emperor, and then they were looted by General Li Guo. After finally getting rid of control and escaping, they were already a bunch of paupers.

, no more money or food.

In fact, they couldn't even collect money and food from the people.

On the one hand, Luoyang City had been reduced to ruins, and the victims left behind were as miserable as they were. Second, there were no more soldiers available, and no one paid attention to them when they went to collect.

"My previous worries seem a bit unnecessary. Even if the emperor like this is killed directly, how much backlash will there be?" Li He thought in his heart.

Originally, he thought that it was because the Han Dynasty had not exhausted its vitality that Cao Cao appeared and "brought the emperor to order the princes", allowing Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to survive for many years. But now it seems that the Han Dynasty's vitality has been exhausted, so the reason why it was able to survive those more years

, it was Cao Cao who used his own strength to extend the life of the Han Dynasty!

To put it simply, if Cao Cao did not come to "take the emperor hostage", the emperor would die and the Han Dynasty would perish now.

It was not Cao Cao who stole the Han Dynasty, but Cao Cao saved the life of the Han Emperor!

This is a favor, and it will not be counterattacked by the luck of the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty does not have much luck that can counterattack Cao Cao.

"It seems that Cao Cao's son Cao Ang died early and Cao Pi died of illness shortly after he became emperor. It seems that it has nothing to do with usurping the Han Dynasty. It is purely influenced by Cao Cao's personal ethics, or is it simply fate?" Li He couldn't help but think.

However, it is obviously impossible to come up with an answer to this matter just by thinking about it.

Because Cao Cao did not kill Lu Boshe, nor did he massacre Xuzhou City, it is still unclear whether the two of them will die young in the future.

"Your Majesty, I have brought you freshly stewed chicken soup." Cao Cao personally stepped forward to serve the Han Emperor.

Immediately, the Han Emperor was so excited that he shed tears and said: "My dear, I have not tasted meat for several months!"

At this moment, Li He could clearly feel that Cao Cao's luck had greatly improved, while the remaining luck of the Han Dynasty had declined a lot. Then Cao Cao proposed to move the capital. The Han Emperor and the civil and military officials did not want to agree, but

Under the pressure of the soldiers in Cao's camp, he had to agree.

In an instant, Emperor Han's luck declined a lot.

At this time, he had almost lost his destiny as an emperor. If he left Cao Cao, he would probably be robbed by horse thieves immediately and die on the spot.

This shows without a doubt that Li He's previous worries were completely unnecessary.

As long as the recruitment of personnel is strictly controlled, those who are loyal to Cao Cao are reused, and those who still harbor feelings for the Han Dynasty are marginalized, this "coercing the emperor to command the princes" will be beneficial without any harm, and will not have any negative impact on Cao Cao.

Influence.

After moving the capital to Xuchang, the emperor arbitrarily granted many titles to everyone in Cao's camp. Not only did Cao Cao become Sikong, but Zhao Yun, Chen Gong, Cheng Yu, Lu Su and others also held high positions.

Although it is only a nominal official position and the actual power has not changed, it is still a reputation.

"Canonize Taoist Priest Li He as the Imperial Master of the Han Dynasty and take charge of the world's Taoist order!" the eunuch read out the imperial edict again.

Hearing this, Cao Cao was a little surprised, because this was not the canonization in his plan.

Li He, on the other hand, directly rejected the imperial edict, shook his head and said: "Now there are many princes, the world is uncertain, and each Taoist family is in disarray, and there is no Taoist authority in the world, how can it be in charge? Your Majesty, please take back the order and don't confer titles indiscriminately.

."

Immediately, both the eunuch who read out the imperial edict and all the civil and military officials were stunned.

Li He refused the canonization so decisively and spoke so mercilessly, which really surprised them.

In fact, Cao Cao mentioned the matter of canonizing the Imperial Guard to Li He, but Li He rejected it, so it was not included in Cao Cao's canonization plan. The reason why the Han Emperor canonized Li He was to win over him and wanted to

Use his power to check and balance Cao Cao.

Because now, Li He's own reputation has become a force that cannot be ignored.

But obviously, their flattery fell on the horse's hooves. Not only did they fail to win over Li He, but they were scolded by Li He.

"Li He, His Majesty canonizes you with high regard..." An official stood up to accuse, but before he could finish his words, Cao Cao glared at him and did not dare to say another word. Then, Cao Cao looked at Li He and persuaded:

"Taoist Master, it is easier to do things if you are famous. The Taoist order in the world can be slowly gathered. There is no need to refuse the position of national master, right?"

Hearing this, Li He shook his head and said, "Don't dissuade Meng De. As a matter of principle, poor people must pay attention to it."

After saying that, he stood up and left directly, returning to his Taoist temple.

Not long after, Cao Cao, who had finished handling the affairs of the court, hurried over and said to Li He: "Taoist Master, the issue of the imperial edict was not my idea, and it was unintentional for me to persuade you. If I offend the Taoist priest for this, please forgive me."

Forgive me, Taoist Priest!"

Because Li He left the meeting midway, Cao Cao thought that he and everyone in the court had violated the Taoist priest's taboo and made him angry.

"Pindao is not angry, Meng De, don't think too much about it." Li He shook his head and said: "It's just that the position of national teacher is really not wanted now, even if it is just a false name, it is not a reward. Because for Pindao, it is not a reward.

But it’s a trap!”

Cao Cao was stunned when he heard this, and said in astonishment: "Why?"

He had also talked to Li He about being canonized as a national master before, but Li He just refused and didn't say anything more. He didn't ask any more questions, just thinking that Li He didn't want a false name.

But now it seems that there seems to be something that I don't know about?

Li He did not answer Cao Cao directly, but asked: "Mengde, what do you think the poor man came out of for?"

"Save the common people?" Cao Cao asked tentatively.

"No." Li He shook his head and said: "The blessings, misfortunes and sufferings of the common people are all part of the movement of heaven. The world is destined to be divided if it is united for a long time, and united if it is divided for a long time. How can human power resist it? The real reason why Pindao came out of the mountain this time.

To seek is to share the fate of the country and take advantage of its blessings to cultivate yourself!"

Hearing this, Cao Cao became even more confused and asked: "Then why did you reject the position of national master?"

"Does the Imperial Master of the Han Dynasty have good luck and good fortune? If a poor Taoist suffers from it, he may have bad luck and retreat in his cultivation instead of advancing!" Li He said.

Cao Cao suddenly understood, bowed and said, "Cao Cao doesn't know the truth and gave false advice. Please forgive me, Taoist Master."

"Don't blame those who don't know. Meng De doesn't need to care." Li He shook his head and said.

Next, Cao Cao, who was already powerful, continued to grow in the name of the emperor, and his power became stronger and stronger. At the same time, Yuan Shao went to war with Gongsun Zan of Youzhou, and his strength was hindered. Yuan Shu hurriedly proclaimed himself emperor.

, thought he could be the first in the world, but was attacked by the three forces of Lu Bu, Liu Bei, and Cao Cao, and was the first to withdraw from the stage of history.

Then, history seemed to have returned to its original point. Lu Bu and Liu Bei fought, and Liu Bei was defeated and took refuge with Cao Cao. He lured Cao Cao over and used a trick to capture Lu Bu.

"Cao Mengde, please let me go. I can serve as your general and conquer the world for you." After Lu Bu became a prisoner, he begged Cao Cao for mercy.

However, he was hit hard by Liu Bei, who said: "Lü Bu once recognized Ding Yuan as his adopted father, and later killed Ding Yuan with his own hands. He once recognized Dong Zhuo as his adopted father, and then killed him with his own hands."

Dong Zhuo. Now, maybe you can become Meng De’s adoptive father and see if your destiny is harder than that of Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo.”

Hearing this, Cao Cao's eyes immediately showed murderous intent.
Chapter completed!