On August 3, it was sunny and windy.

Early in the morning, inside and outside the Imperial City, it was already full of festivities.

In the palace, the emperor Liu Xie put on his formal clothes early, wearing twelve Diaoyuan crowns, sword hanging around his waist, and gold boots, which made him look majestic. Under the guidance of the eunuch, he went to the main hall.

In the court hall, the officials stood on both sides with solemn faces.

On the Dragon chair above, it is still empty, and the emperor has not arrived yet.

"Your majesty

A voice like a duck's voice came from outside the hall.

Then, surrounded by eunuchs, the emperor Liu Xie, wearing a crown and a uniform, strode forward. He has a long and slender figure. He walks with great strides and steady progress.

Liu Xie took a seat on the Dragon chair and bowed to the officials in the hall.

"Here comes Sikong!"

At this time, a loud voice sounded outside the hall.

Liu Xie listened to the voice, his eyes showed a touch of anger, but well hidden. He is the son of heaven, now the situation, as if Cao Cao is the protagonist, even a step later than him.

However, Liu Xie can only think in his heart and dare not expose his thoughts.

"Step on it! Step on it

Cao Cao, with a golden crown on his head and a sword on his waist, came striding forward.

Officials in the court hall are not allowed to wear swords when they enter the hall. However, Cao Cao's sword shoes went up to the hall, and the specifications were extraordinary. Such a situation has already ignored Liu Xie, the little emperor.

Cao Cao's face was majestic. He walked to the front of the hall, straightened up, raised his hand to bow, and said casually: "I'll see you, Cao Cao."

Liu Xie's mouth twitched slightly, but with a smile on his face, he said: "Sikong is free."

"Thank you

Cao Cao said thanks and turned to look at all the officials in the court.

All the officials lowered their heads and did not dare to face Cao Cao's eyes.

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "because I'm away, I've delayed Your Majesty's birthday. Today, I wish you a happy birthday. Come on, east of xuanjiang, Zhang Dan will go up to the hall to offer a gift! "

Cao Cao was extremely overbearing. He stood on the main hall, and no one else dared to rob him.

"Xuan Zhang Xuan went up to the hall."

Outside the hall, the soldiers sent word. Soon, Zhang Zhen came in with an entourage.

Zhang's clothes were neat and his face was more serious.

The attendant behind him, holding a sandalwood box in his hand, is more solemn. Zhang Zhen went to the main hall, folded his hands and bowed 90 degrees, saying, "Zhang Zhen, Jiangdong, I'd like to see your majesty."

"No gift!"

Liu Xie, like a puppet, waves Zhang to get up.

Zhang also said: "Your Majesty's birthday, Kuaiji prefect Sun Quan, presents ten pearls, three night pearls, and a pair of agate. I wish you a long and healthy life."

Sun Quan's present official position is used in the address.

Although Sun Quan was in charge of Jiangdong, his present official position was still only Kuaiji Taishou.

Sun Quan presented ten pearls, three night pearls and a pair of agate, which were very common gifts. It can be seen that Sun Quan did not have much respect for the emperor.

Liu Xie's face was expressionless and said, "you're very polite, sun Qing!"

However, in Liu Xie's heart, it was scolded. Sun Quan, the leader of Jiangdong, was so perfunctory that he was disappointed.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty has known the kindness of sun Taishou. Mr. Zigang, please take a seat. "

Immediately, a eunuch led Zhang to his seat.

Zhang's position is in the second position on the left. The first position on the left and the position under Cao Cao are all empty. Zhang Zhen saw this, frowned slightly, but still sat down.

Cao Cao also said: "Xuan, King pound of Jingzhou went to the hall to offer a gift."

"Announce Lord pound to the palace!"

Once again, the soldier exclaimed. Soon, Lord pound strode forward.

Behind him, two attendants came in slowly, carrying a sandalwood box.

Pang Degong, dressed in a black robe, went to the center of the hall, arched his hands and said, "Pang Degong of Jingzhou, I'd like to meet your majesty."

"No gift!"

Liu Xie nodded slightly with a smile on his face.

He had a natural liking for Lord pound. First, Pang Degong was sent by Liu Biao, and Liu Biao was the royal family; second, Pang Degong was Liu Xiu's teacher, and he had to rely on Liu Xiu.

No matter from which aspect, he has no reason to face pound.

"On your Majesty's birthday, general Zhennan and mu Liubiao of Jingzhou present 108 pearls, 36 pairs of agates, 18 pieces of jade and 9 pieces of antiques. I wish you a healthy dragon."

Liu Xie nodded slightly, with a stronger smile.

The number of gifts is far more than that of Jiangdong.

Zhang Zhen's face, also revealed a trace of embarrassment, but fleeting.

Liu Xie said, "I have received Liu Qing's wish. Liu Qing has a wish."Cao Cao received the message and said, "Your Majesty has already known the congratulatory gift of Liu Jingzhou. Please take Pang Gong's seat."

Pound's position is on the first place on the right, above Zhang. It can be seen that Cao Cao paid more attention to Jingzhou than Jiangdong.

At this time, Cao Cao looked at Liu Xie and said, "Your Majesty's birthday, I present Xiliang Ma Teng to congratulate you."

When this remark came out, officials in the imperial court had a discussion.

Cao Cao had just pacified Bingzhou and unified the north. Now, Ma Teng's surrender table is presented. It means that Ma Teng has accepted the control of the imperial court in name.

Such a gift is naturally unusual.

Liu Xie's face also showed a trace of excitement. There is another place under the jurisdiction of the emperor.

Liu Xie said with a smile: "Sikong has a heart. I like Sikong's gift very much."

Cao Cao's face was full of joy. When he looked at pound and Zhang, he was even more elated. The reason why Ma Teng's surrender table is released now is to inform them that Cao Cao has stabilized the situation in the north and can move his troops south at any time.

Knock on the mountain and shake the tiger. This is the real knock on the mountain and shake the tiger.

Zhang Zhen frowned and felt that Jiangdong was facing a crisis.

Pound's heart was heavy because he was worried about Liu Xiu. Cao Cao has calmed down the north, which means that he will go south soon. In this way, Liu Xiu has too little time. If we give Liu Xiu two or three more years, the result will be different.

Cao Cao waved his hand to stop the courtiers from talking, and then said, "courtiers salute!"

In a word, the ministers in the court began to offer gifts.

When it was the turn of the courtiers, the standard of offering gifts was naturally reduced a lot, and offering gifts was more varied and different.

At the end of the courtier's offering, Cao Cao looked at Pang Degong and asked, "Pang Gong, Liu Xiu is the son of Liu Jingzhou. He is supposed to attend the ceremony for his Majesty's birthday. Why didn't he come?"

With a little smile, Pang Degong replied, "tell Sikong that Liu Xiu has come and is waiting outside the hall. Today, on the birthday of the emperor, Liu Xiu also prepared a gift to celebrate his birthday. "

Cao Cao's eyes narrowed, showing a trace of dignified.

Instinctively, Cao Cao wanted to refuse.

But Liu Xie couldn't wait and said, "I'm very curious about what gift Liu Xiu has prepared. Come on, Xuan Liu Xiu

At the gate, the soldiers didn't shout when they heard it.

This scene is even more embarrassing.

Liu Xie's face turned red, but he could only look at Cao Cao and wait for his reply.

Cao Cao suddenly said, "summon Liu Xiu to the hall."

"Xuan, Liu Xiu went to the hall."

The soldier opened his mouth and a loud voice came out.

Xun Yu, Xun you, Cheng Yu and other people smell the speech, the same face, showing a trace of concern. This gift is specially prepared for Cao Cao's announcement of Ma Teng's accession to the throne.

If Liu Xiu interferes, the effect will be weakened.

However, Cao Cao has agreed that it is impossible to stop it.

After a while, Liu Xiu strode in with a sandalwood box in his hands. This sandalwood box, five feet long, one foot wide, eight inches high, simple and heavy, dignified in more atmosphere.

Liu Xiu entered the hall and saw Liu Xie. He bowed and said, "Liu Xiu, meet your majesty."