In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

Early morning, Zhao Yu's residence.

Zhao Yu just got up.

Push open the door,

Then I saw that Jiangnan dancer holding a big broom.

Clumsily sweeping the yard.

The orchid woman was wiping the pillar with a rag.

The two were exhausted, but at least they were still alive.

Moreover, there's no need to sell one's body or force a smile at the dinner table.

No need to worry about being given away as a gift to some drunken general in the middle of the night.

As long as you do your job well, you'll have food to eat; that's what makes you a human being.

Good morning, General!

The two greeted each other in unison.

Zhao Yu nodded.

"Well done."

"Let's go eat."

The two women relaxed their shoulders.

He bowed again, picked up his tools, and retreated to the kitchen.

At this time.

The entrance was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums.

Cao Cao's reward has arrived.

Boxes of gold were carried in.

There's no need for anyone to say much.

Zhao Yu naturally understood why.

This is a reward for not taking sides yesterday.

Zhao Yu stepped forward and casually picked up a piece.

It's very heavy and feels heavy in your hand.

"I told you, only what the boss gives you is legal."

……

After all,

This refers to the crushing defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs, in which 800,000 troops were wiped out.

Perhaps there aren't that many people.

But a defeat is a defeat.

This fire,

It ignited the hearts of some people in the capital city.

Xun Yu dared to ask so openly because

Cao Zhi and Cao Pi dared to secretly and aggressively try to win over Zhao Yu.

It's simply because I feel that

That mountain cracked.

Cao Cao is old and ineffective; it's time for a change of government.

This is only the surface.

Even the usually timid and submissive old ministers of the Han Dynasty now had a glimmer of light in their eyes.

That was the hope of restoration.

"The traitor Cao's fate is sealed."

"The Han dynasty is about to rise again."

Whispers circulated quietly in teahouses and taverns, and in secluded mansions.

Cao Cao, of course, wouldn't care.

However, they should still be made aware of the origins of this land in the north.

Cao Cao is also making a move, which will take place tomorrow.

"Morning morning."

"I want...to enter the palace with a sword and shoes."

"One should not bow when entering the court."

"Praise and worship without name."

Cao Cao was telling the whole world:

emperor?

That's just for show.

I am the true master of this great Han!

……

Sure enough, the next day, at dawn...

At the palace gates, civil and military officials had already arrived.

The atmosphere was eerie.

No one was whispering.

Everyone had their heads down, looking at their toes.

"The Prime Minister has arrived!"

In the distance, a four-horse carriage approached.

There were 500 Tiger Guards in front and behind, fully armed.

Holding a long halberd, he separated the officials.

Cao Cao stepped down from the carriage.

He wasn't wearing court robes.

He was wearing a bright red brocade robe.

He wore the Heaven-Slaying Sword, a symbol of slaughter, hanging at his waist.

He was half a step behind.

Zhao Yu is wearing heavy armor.

His hand rested on the knife handle.

Expressionless.

The officials were in uproar.

"With a sword?"

"The Prime Minister carries a sword?"

"This is extremely disrespectful!"

"And that guard, why is he carrying a knife too?"

Whispers arose.

Cao Cao ignored him.

He walked with his head held high and chest out, striding towards the palace gate.

At the palace gate,

Two commanders of the Golden Armored Imperial Guards blocked their way.

Although my legs were shaking.

But it's my duty.

"Prime Minister!"

The commander of the Imperial Guards forced himself to speak.

"Forbidden area of ​​the palace."

"Weapons are not allowed inside according to the law."

"Please, Prime Minister...unsheath your sword."

Cao Cao stopped in his tracks.

He waved his hand.

Zhao Yu stepped forward, his aura overwhelming.

The stench of blood, reminiscent of something rolling through a pile of corpses, assaulted the commander's face.

"Are you instructing the Prime Minister on how to do things?"

Zhao Yu asked.

"This...this is an ancestral custom..."

The commander trembled, still trying to dissuade him.

"Snap!"

Zhao Yu placed his hand on the hilt of the knife and pushed it with his thumb.

The knife was drawn an inch from its sheath.

"The Prime Minister is like an ancestor!"

"roll!"

The commander looked at the two who were utterly unreasonable.

There is absolutely no doubt about it.

As long as you say half a "no".

Your head will move.

"Splash!"

He immediately knelt down.

"Prime Minister, please—"

The palace gates were wide open.

Cao Cao laughed loudly, displaying extreme arrogance.

"good!"

"What a watchdog!" (referring to the commander).

"Walk!"

"Follow me to the palace."

……

The long imperial road.

White marble steps.

Level 99.

It symbolizes supreme imperial power.

With every step Cao Cao took, he stepped on the hearts of those veteran officials of the Han Dynasty.

Zhao Yu followed behind.

The system panel suddenly started flashing wildly.

[Ahead: The main hall of the Xuchang Imperial Palace.]

[Identification: An important character has appeared.]

Distance: 50 meters.

[WARNING: High-energy reaction.]

Zhao Yu raised an eyebrow.

Am I finally going to have to go through this scenario?

We arrived at the entrance of the main hall.

Kong Rong (who had already been murdered before the Battle of Red Cliffs, so let's leave him alive for now), Fu Wan, and other veteran officials were already waiting there.

They saw Cao Cao approaching with a sword.

Kong Rong was furious.

"Cao Mengde!"

Kong Rong pointed at Cao Cao.

"What do you want?"

"Bringing a sword to the palace? Are you trying to rebel?!"

Cao Cao looked at Kong Rong,

"rebel?"

"Kong Wenju (Kong Rong's courtesy name)."

"If I were to rebel, would you still be able to stand up and speak? I pacified the north, annihilated Yuan Shao, and launched a distant expedition against the Wuhuan."

"Half of this Han dynasty was conquered by me. What's wrong with me carrying a sword?"

"I will tear this entire hall down! Who dares to utter a word against it?"

"You...you..."

Kong Rong was so angry that he trembled all over.

"Traitor!"

"The Han Dynasty will ultimately be destroyed in your hands!"

Cao Cao's eyes turned cold.

The thought of killing arose.

"Zhao Yu!"

"exist."

"Someone insulted me."

"Too noisy."

Zhao Yu stepped forward.

Just reach out your hand.

He grabbed Kong Rong by the collar.

Like picking up a little chick.

This descendant of Confucius was lifted into the air.

"This is an insult to scholarship! Set aside this old man!"

Kong Rong struggled, kicking his legs wildly.

Zhao Yu looked at him calmly.

"Old man."

"You have a loud voice, shout it again."

"I'll throw you down."

Zhao Yu pointed to the railing next to him.

The platform is located a few feet below.

If you fall, you'll inevitably turn into mincemeat.

Kong Rong looked at the height.

They stopped calling it.

Even the integrity of intellectuals can sometimes be compromised in the face of absolute violence.

"snort."

He casually tossed Kong Rong aside.

"Don't block the way."

Cao Cao nodded in satisfaction.

I straightened my robes.

He strode across the threshold.

We entered the main hall.

……

In the center of the main hall.

Only one person.

He knelt on the throne.

He wore a twelve-tassel crown.

He was wearing a black dragon robe.

Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie.

Very young, and very weak.

His face was pale, and his eyes held the fear of years of imprisonment.

He knelt there, leaning against the back of the throne as much as possible.

Scared.

Cao Cao walked over.

There was no kneeling or bowing.

He walked right up to Liu Xie.

Holding the sword hilt, he looked directly at the emperor.

"Your subject is Cao Cao."

"Having returned from the Battle of Red Cliffs, I was injured and unable to perform the full ceremony."

"Your Majesty, how have you been?"

The voice was loud and clear.

The sound echoed throughout the entire hall.

This can no longer be called a pilgrimage.

It's a demonstration.

Liu Xie shuddered.

The lips are turning purple.

"Prime Minister...Prime Minister."

"Thanks for your hard work."

"Please...please sit down and rest for a...two minutes."

Cao Cao laughed.

He laughed unrestrainedly.

He turned around and faced the assembled officials behind him.

He is the true master of this place.

Zhao Yu stood behind Cao Cao, never leaving his side.

His gaze swept across the entire room.

The ministers he saw all bowed their heads and trembled with fear.

But Zhao Yu's attention was elsewhere.

It's not on the minister.

And on...the throne.

The system crashed.

[The top official has been identified.]

[Target: Liu Xie.]

[Identity: Emperor of the Han Dynasty, MAX in this world.]

[Permission Level: LV.100 (Lord)]

[Comparison: Cao Cao (LV.99/Minister).]

[Logical judgment: Ruler > Subject.]

really,

Liu Xie > Cao Cao.

Zhao Yu glanced incredulously at Liu Xie, who was trembling.

He glanced once more at the arrogant Cao Cao.

"Holy crap?"

"Prime Minister..."

"So you're a younger brother?"

"This one..."

"Something bad is going to happen."