Cao Cao's words completely set the tone for today's events.
Have the eunuchs who came all the way from Xudu ever seen such a scene?
From the moment he entered the south gate of Ye Palace to the magnificent hall behind the central gate, all the civil and military officials stared at him with cold eyes.
Not only did they not have even a shred of respect for him, the yellow envoy, but they were condescending to him, making him only think that he was inferior.
Coupled with Cao Cao's "Xuanba".
Basically, it made it clear that even the imperial decree could only be announced with Cao Cao's permission.
This kind of atmosphere made it difficult for this eunuch who had just entered the palace a few years ago to move forward.
Dismounting before the last gate, the eunuch got off his horse very slowly and landed on the ground - not that he deliberately wanted to delay, but because he was too nervous at the moment, his body was so stiff that he could not move at all.
Forcibly relying on his will to support him, after taking down the imperial edict, he held it in front of his chest with both hands and walked towards the main hall directly in front of him, step by step, almost moving.
Then again, it wasn't just the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty who felt pressured by the eunuch.
He had only heard that the buildings in Ye City were almost illegal, and had never personally experienced Cao Cao's most prosperous years. Naturally, the eunuch did not know what the atmosphere was like in Xu Capital at that time.
But...at least...at least he felt that Cao Cao would not do something that goes against the ancestral system easily, right?
However, when he saw the main hall of Ye Palace, which was named Wenchang Hall by later generations, he couldn't help but froze on the spot.
Why?
In short, what appeared in front of him now was a palace that had been completed for a long time - a palace through and through.
So now... can he still not know what Cao Cao is thinking?
As if his whole body was electrified, the eunuch froze in place.
Many people looked at him and when they saw that he would not leave, they simply reprimanded him:
"Grinding, chirping, what does it look like!"
"Don't you see the Prime Minister is waiting for you! Hurry up!"
"Yes Yes……"
The eunuch didn't dare to refute, so he could only move his heavy feet again, with a sad face, and walked towards Cao Cao as clearly as possible.
——
Finally, no matter how long it took, the eunuch climbed up dozens of steps with all his life, and stood tremblingly in front of the most distinguished person in the country.
Yes... in the eyes of the eunuch, the emperor is no longer the most noble person in the country.
The man in front of him is wearing a jet-black official robe - in the next moment, a bright yellow will appear in the darkness... This man is the real center of power.
"Xuan."
Cao Cao did not move, even though the eunuch in front of him was a head taller than him.
He still said indifferently.
The civil and military personnel on the steps beside him were all looking here, waiting for this historic moment.
Today... there is no civil or military person who can come to this palace who does not respect Cao Cao as the master. Naturally, there can be no mistakes.
Even - even though the two heirs, who had been at war with each other for the past half month, were standing aside with solemn expressions at this moment.
This situation, this situation, and the future... will all belong to them.
But now, these belong only to Cao Cao.
"yes…"
Only when he finally arrived did the eunuch fully bear Cao Cao's pressure.
At this moment, he seemed to have become a puppet.
Cao Cao's order made him dare not disobey him at all. He tremblingly took out the imperial edict and slowly spread it out in front of his chest.
Gudong——
The eunuch swallowed nervously.
Then...he spoke.
"The imperial edict...the imperial edict says...since the time of Emperor Gaozu, the troubled times have been unified, and the world has returned to the Han Dynasty...No matter who he is, he is virtuous in the court, performs meritorious service outside the temple, is a prince, noble, or has a foreign surname and is a relative of the country. There is no distinction between high and low..."
This edict was written very carefully.
Of course, in fact, this was not done by Liu Xie.
Liu Xie is now living a leisurely pastoral life with his Queen Fu in those villas that the royalist faction in Xudu can't find. Although he is busy on weekdays, in the final analysis, compared to living in the palace If you are afraid of your hands and feet, you will be much happier.
It was Chen Lin who wrote this edict. It was revised by Dong Zhao and others. It was finally spread in Yecheng. After several days, it was finally spread to Xudu.
As long as Xu Du was not someone who respected Cao Cao at that time, most of them were very hostile to this sudden edict.
However they can't do anything.
Liu Xie has not been in court for many years.
It was rumored that Liu Xie had been replaced by Cao Cao a long time ago, and they had no place to struggle if they wanted to.
I could only watch helplessly as the transcribed edict was passed into the palace, and then out of the palace a few days later.
They had no ability to participate in the whole process - it can't help but be said that when it comes to Xudu, many people may not be aware of the current situation in Xudu.
The fact is that, except for those innocent people and unsuspecting lower-level officials, any official who has been or is a royalist is being monitored by Cao Chun with extremely strict means.
Not only that, Cao Cao's mysterious special force has also enveloped the entire Xu capital city invisibly. The special agent team headed by Li Fu conducted surveillance on the residences of many officials, including Fu Wan.
This fundamentally eliminates any possible leakage of information.
When this edict came out from Xuchang Palace, the meaning of this edict was completely different.
So - after eliminating all those who might object to this edict, Chen Lin certainly wrote without restraint, from the ancestral system of the ancestors to the ancient traditions. In short, as long as Cao Cao can behave in a legal and ethical manner, Chen Lin then all got on the side.
——
"Recalling the past, the disaster in Chang'an was due to my incompetence. I was swaying from the Han Dynasty and inherited the ancestral legacy, but I was unable to end the troubled times and attracted many heroes to rise up... At this time, it was the Prime Minister who saved me and my subjects from danger, and he was wise and mighty to protect me. Jiangshan Sheji."
"The Prime Minister's diligence and hard work can be compared to Xia Yu's, and the Prime Minister's loyalty and kindness can be compared to the Duke of Zhou——"
"In consideration of the hard work and modesty of the Prime Minister, I hereby confer the title of Duke of the Han Dynasty on the Prime Minister, give the country the title of Wei, and establish the capital in Ye. He will be granted the title on the same day and cannot be transferred!"
The eunuch's voice echoed over the entire Ye Palace City for a long time.
Many people in the audience were actually quite excited.
However, Cao Cao hasn't spoken yet, so they can't say anything.
After saying that, the eunuch respectfully presented the imperial edict, and Cao Cao slowly took it under the gaze of everyone——
"I...accept the order!"
On this day, the old man finally reached another peak in his life.
After receiving the order, Cao Cao seemed to have become straighter than ever.
At this point, Wei finally entered the stage of history.
