Cao Cao and the potter happened to meet Liu Xie together, and each presented tribute.

And Cao Cao brought his three daughters dressed up with them this time, which shows that he now has the same calculation as the potter.

Cao Cao also wanted to marry the Son of Heaven in order to obtain a higher political status.

Needless to say, the reason why Cao Cao acted like this was also to be able to fight against Yuan Shao.

It seems that the terrorist threat of the Hebei Tigers has begun to deter every prince.

The two waited for a short time, and there was a eunuch Ma Xun in the White Horse Gate who went out of the city to invite the two to enter the palace at the same time, according to the will of the Son of Heaven.

Cao Cao and the potter glanced at each other at the same time, and their noses made a "hum" at the same time, and then followed the eunuch Ma Xun into the White Horse Gate, and ran towards the palace through the corridor.

Although Cao Cao was nominally a eunuch, since the rebellion of the Ten Standing Servants, he really looked down on these eunuchs from the bottom of his heart.

Don't look at Ma Xun as Liu Xie's personal attendant, Cao Cao didn't talk to him at all along the way, just led his team and walked forward on his own, not paying attention to it at all.

After Ma Xun talked to Cao Cao for a few words, he saw that Cao Cao ignored him and that people were not cheap, so he turned his head and went to chat with the potter.

The potter and Ma Xun were old acquaintances, and when he saw Ma Xun turn his head to look at him, he immediately returned with an enthusiastic smile.

"Tao heard that Ma Jun has been crowned a regular attendant from the Yellow Gate by His Majesty? Since the change of the past Luoyang, this position has never been canonized to others, and Tao is here to congratulate the permanent servant. ”

Ma Xun smiled and said: "It's just a false position, don't be like this, if you don't think that the old slave is arrogant, then it's still like the first time, call the old slave Ah Weng immediately, so it seems kind." ”

Tao Shang smiled and whispered: "In this way, Tao confessed, Tao prepared a thin gift of 1,000 lintoe gold for Ah Weng when he came, and after seeing His Majesty later, Tao immediately sent someone to the house, and asked Ah Weng not to shirk it." ”

As soon as Ma Xun heard this, his heart immediately burst into joy, and he could hear the sound of a fart in the aisle.

Eunuchs like him are generally people without descendants, and only money can make up for their mental and physical shortcomings in this life.

"Taifu...... It's really so polite! How can the old slave receive such a heavy gift. ”

The pottery merchant smiled and said: "I came here today, I want to introduce my sister into His Majesty's harem, and in the future, I will enter the palace, and ask Ah Weng to take care of her sister for Tao, and say a lot of good words for your sister in front of Your Majesty." ”

Ma Xun was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then showed joy and said: "If the sister of the Taifu can enter the palace, the old slave will do his best to help." ”

The pottery merchant nodded at him gratefully, and said: "There is one more thing, I was outside the White Horse Gate just now, and I saw that Cao Cao also brought three daughters to this court, and it is estimated that they will also be dedicated to Your Majesty, based on Tao's inference, Cao Cao sent his daughter, and His Majesty will definitely not shirk in order to take care of his face, but if these three women enter the harem......"

Speaking of this, the potter glanced at Ma Xun, and the meaning he wanted to express was only three words: you know.

Ma Xun squinted at Cao Cao, who was not far away from him, the potter and others, sneered, and said, "Don't worry, Taifu, the old slave keeps those three people to have a good life." ”

The potter said in a low voice: "It's best to use Mr. Jiao to give them something before Your Majesty pampers the three of them, so that Your Majesty will feel that they are inappropriate on weekdays and hate them to death......"

When Ma Xun heard this, his face suddenly turned pale!

"Taifu Mo wants to joke, if Your Majesty knows about this, you have to punish my nine clans! You can't do that! ”

The potter's face was filled with deep disappointment.

"Isn't that okay?"

Ma Xun said in his heart: Nonsense! Of course not, aren't you a bad person!

What about the animal-like behavior...... And he himself should not be a beast, let the old slave be the old slave.

"Definitely not!"

"Then what if I add another thousand toes to you?"

"That's not going to work either! It's not about money at all, so don't talk about it. ”

The potter shrugged his shoulders and stopped asking.

It's really a seedless product, and a eunuch is a eunuch.

……

When I was young, a group of people came to the main hall of the newly built palace in Fan County, but saw the big carving above the main hall 'Deyang Palace'.

One eunuch, two princes, and four fierce generals entered the palace together.

"The pottery merchant (Cao Cao) greets Your Majesty."

Liu Xie's peace in Fan County was a little more fortunate than back then, he waved his sleeves and said, "Aiqing is flat." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Tao Aiqing and Cao Aiqing, it has been less than a quarter since your last tribute, and the two Aiqing came to pay tribute again, and they both came in person, this loyal and patriotic heart makes me deeply grateful, and Sheji has the support of two loyal ministers like Aiqing, I can rest assured!"

After that, he asked Ma Xun to present the gift list of the two.

After carefully browsing it, Liu Xie secretly sighed in his heart: With so many good things, he can be chic for a while.

Cao Cao arched his hand and said: "It is the duty of the ministers to be loyal to Your Majesty, and the ministers not only brought gold silk money, wine and food this time, but also brought three strange treasures for Your Majesty, please smile at Your Majesty." ”

With that, he clapped his hands.

When I was young, I saw Cao Cao's three daughters Cao Xian, Cao Jie, and Cao Hua walking into the main hall and worshipping Liu Xieyingying.

Liu Xie was puzzled: "Aiqing, what is this?" ”

Cao Cao said: "Your Majesty moved the capital to Fandu, revitalized the national prestige, revitalized the Han Dynasty, and then the palace is really scarce, only the two of Fu Hou and Concubine Dong, but not full, the minister has three daughters, both beautiful and virtuous, this time is dedicated to Your Majesty to enrich the harem, for Your Majesty's plan, for the foundation of the Han Dynasty, please also ask Your Majesty not to shirk." ”

Liu Xie is fifteen years old this year, it is the season of youth and strong blood, Cao Cao suddenly sent him three good-looking young ladies, Liu Xie is naturally happy, don't want it.

"Cao Aiqing really has a heart, and I am deeply comforted." Liu Xie said with a smile.

Cao Cao gave Liu Xie a deep salute, and then looked at the potter defiantly.

The potter still had a warm smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, the minister also has a treasure to offer to Your Majesty."

When Liu Xie heard that the potter also had something to offer, he was suddenly surprised, and said in his heart, what is going on today, why are these two people more likely to come than the other?

"What does Tao Aiqing want to offer?"

The potter turned around and clapped his hands.

Then, I saw a team of musicians carrying bell casting instruments and other things to the main hall, and after saluting Liu Xie, they immediately put on a posture on the side of the main hall.

Liu Xie looked at Tao Shang curiously and said, "Aiqing is going to present a song to me?" ”

The pottery merchant smiled and said: "Your Majesty waits, Rong Chen will take a step, Your Majesty will know later." ”

When I was young, I listened to the musicians in the hall begin to play melodious and cheerful music.

And with the sound of music, a strangely dressed woman with a veil danced briskly, dancing from outside the main hall to the inside of the hall, slowly entering.

The woman's costume was specially designed by the potter.

Most of the women's clothing in the Han Dynasty was relatively wide, and they did not show the wonderful figure of women, and they were naturally not allowed to dress weirdly and immorally on weekdays.

But performing dance is another story.

The dance costume designed by the potter for Tao Hua is a dance costume that imitates the Western Regions, with a jingle pendant inlaid on the satin, and all over the body is tight-fitting clothing, which sets off Tao Hua's graceful figure, and her face is also covered with a veil, which shows a sense of mystery and makes people want to see what is going on.

Tao Hua has been learning singing and dancing under the leadership of Diao Chan recently.

When it comes to dance skills, Diao Chan is enough to rank in the forefront of the world, Tao Hua already has a foundation, and after Diao Chan's training, Tao Hua's dance skills are naturally enough to attract everyone's attention.

The exquisite costumes that have never been seen to show the woman's figure, coupled with the specially designed beautiful dancing, and the mysterious face looming under the veil, a pair of smart big eyes discharge at Liu Xiefei from time to time...... Immediately attracted this teenager.

Liu Xie suddenly got up from his seat, personally walked down the steps, and came to the bottom of the main hall.

The Son of Heaven's behavior shocked everyone present, only the corner of the potter's mouth flashed with an unobservable smile.

Tao Hua danced around Liu Xieyingying, and finally knelt on her knees, and a pair of Qianqiansu hands lifted upwards and presented a piece of treasure jade in front of Liu Xie.

"Heirloom Jade Seal!" Cao Cao's eyes flashed with light and he said in a low voice.

The potter smiled at Liu Xieyi and said: "After the minister defeated Yuan Shu, he got this treasure that was hidden by him, and he came here today to dedicate it to His Majesty, and in order to congratulate His Majesty on taking the important weapon of the country, the minister also specially rehearsed such a small dance to help the fun, please forgive Your Majesty for the crime of concealment." ”

Liu Xie trembled and took the jade seal from Tao Hua's hand, and said with emotion: "Aiqing really has a heart, the society of the Han Dynasty depends on you, Aiqing is really a loyal minister and gentleman, I didn't mistake you." ”

It's okay for others to arrive, but Cao Cao's stomach was disgusting when he heard this.

Liu Xie suddenly pointed at Tao Hua and asked Tao Shangdao: "Tao Aiqing, this, who is this?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, this is a courtier's sister."

"My sister?"

"The daughter of my father's heir is equal to a sister."

Liu Xie nodded suddenly, he lowered his head and said to Tao Hua: "Take off the veil and show it to me." ”

Tao Hua slowly took off her veil gracefully, revealing her beautiful face, and then according to the way Mrs. Feng taught her to smile and say things on weekdays, she smiled at Liu Xieyingying and said, "The little woman has seen Your Majesty." ”

This smile and eyes wanted to refuse to change, and this greeting got the essence of Mrs. Feng, and almost made Liu Xie's bones crispy.

Liu Xie looked at Tao Hua with his mouth open, and only after a while did he sigh: "What a fairy." ”

After saying that, I saw Liu Xie look up at the Tao Shang: "Tao Aiqing, do you want to dedicate Ling Mei to me?" ”

Hearing this, the potter showed a puzzled expression.

"Your Majesty, what do you say? The minister is here to offer the jade seal, not to the sister...... The minister is a gentleman, and a gentleman never does the kind of ugly thing that wins a favor by giving his daughter. ”

Cao Cao's black face turned red when he heard this.

"The surname Tao, who are you talking about?"

"Whoever is in a hurry is whoever is in a hurry, and I have never named anyone."

"You're ......!"

"Alright, alright!" Liu Xie waved his hand at Cao Cao impatiently, asking him to interrupt less.

He smiled at Tao Shang and said: "Tao Aiqing, what you said is not right, I married you Tao middle daughter, and I have never insulted your Tao family, how can it be said that it is a reward?" Besides, you have been ranked as the Taifu, the Marquis of Jinling County, and the Book of Shangshu, what kind of reward do you need for such glory? Even if you sacrifice your sister, it will not affect your name as a gentleman. ”

The potter looked hesitant.

"This is a bit difficult, I have to at least go home and ask my father and second uncle."

Liu Xie was unhappy: "What is there to ask, you are also the lord of Xuzhou, and your father has to worry about such a trivial matter?" It's not promising! That's it! ”

The potter hesitated and said: "However, the Son of Heaven is married, and according to the ancient rites, the marriage period should be one year. ”

Liu Xie was stunned when he heard this, and then hurriedly said: "Doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times, now is an eventful time, how can I have so much time to spend on these private matters?" How many things in this world need to be dealt with by our monarchs and ministers! Sometimes things should not be too pedantic. ”

The potter nodded abruptly and said, "Your Majesty is high!" Your Majesty is ripe! Your Majesty's Insightful ...... Then, according to Your Majesty's opinion, how long should this wedding date be? ”

"Let's enter the palace tonight!"

Liu Xie waved his hand and made a decision so happily: "I will make Sister Tao a nobleman!" Listed with Concubine Dong...... From now on, Tao Aiqing, you will be my uncle! ”

Ma Xun, the first attendant of the middle school, congratulated him next to him and said: "Congratulations to Concubine Tao, congratulations to Uncle Tao." ”

Liu Xie looked down at Tao Hua and said with a smile: "Aifei, what do you think of my proposition?" ”

Tao Hua glanced at Liu Xie delicately, and said like a shy rabbit: "The concubines are all at the disposal of Your Majesty." ”

After that, he also made a flying eye.

This little look was handed out, and Liu Xie almost didn't have a nosebleed.

Cao Cao stomped his feet anxiously on the side.

"Your Majesty, don't forget, there are still ministers!"

Liu Xie looked at him suspiciously: "I marry a daughter-in-law, what does it matter to you?" ”

Cao Cao's chest was filled with a vicious breath, and there was a faint sweetness in his mouth, and he almost didn't have a mouthful of old blood sprayed on the Deyang Palace.

"Your Majesty! And what about your three daughters? Forget! ”

Liu Xie blinked, looked at Cao Cao for a while, then turned his head to look at the three poor Cao family girls, and suddenly said, "Oh, yes, yes, there is still this matter...... I almost forgot, the three of them...... Let's all be named a beauty. ”

Cao Cao really felt like he was going to be splashed with blood on the spot.

After the founding of Guangwu in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the titles of concubines of the Han Dynasty had four grades, namely: nobles, beauties, palace people, and women.

The potter didn't want to send his sister, so he was forced to come by the Son of Heaven, and as soon as he came, he was crowned a nobleman, second only to the queen.

His three daughters...... My surname Cao lost the old bottom and old face, and the one on the pole was sent to Liu Xie's arms, but only three beauties were sealed, and the sum was not as high as the potter.

Today's business is really a big loss!

After the discussion was decided, Liu Xie introduced two more people to the pottery merchant and Cao Cao, two people they really didn't expect.

Tian Kai and Kong Rong.

After they lost the foundation of Qingzhou, they did not defect to the potters, but directly took refuge in the Son of Heaven.

For these two people who had helped him, the potter still felt very guilty in his heart.

But Tian Kai and Kong Rong obviously did not blame the potter, the reason why the potter could not send troops at the beginning, the two of them also knew in their hearts.

However, when Kong Rong was talking to the potter, he told him a very important news.

Recently, he wrote a letter of recommendation to his friend You Heng, asking him to find an opportunity to work under the potter.

As soon as he heard the news, the potter was stunned on the spot.