Imperial Power Of Han Dynasty

In July 195, Shouchun.

The civil and military staff of Yuan Shu, including Yang Hong, Yan Xiang, Ji Ling, Zhang Xun, and Qiao Wei, gathered in the chamber.

"Yang Changshi, do you know what the lord has called me to wait?" Zhang Xun asked Yang Hong, who was quite popular with Yuan Shu.

Yang Hong just smiled: "The Lord's meaning, something can't be figured out, everyone should wait."

All the civil servants had to wait silently, but after a while Yuan Shu walked out of the inner room, looking triumphant.

"Everyone!" Yuan Shu said vigorously after he took his seat: "Now that Sun Lang is attacking Jiangdong, our army has expanded to the entire territory of Yangzhou. As a result, our army's strength has greatly increased."

Ji Ling came out and said generously: "Is the lord going to send troops to attack Liu Bei? He will eventually be willing to commit crimes and make meritorious service, lead the army out of Runan and break Yingchuan and Chen Guo!"

Since the last time he was defeated by Liu Bei and Xu Huang, Ji Ling has been deeply ashamed, and has always thought of attacking Liu Bei again and washing off his own shame.

Yuan Shu waved his hand slightly: "Don't worry, this matter will be discussed later, there is another major event today."

Yuan Shu's eyes were piercing, and he looked around and said loudly: "Everyone, the emperor of the Han Dynasty in the old days was no more than a pavilion long, with the world for four hundred years, and his aura is exhausted. And my Yuan family, the fourth generation and the three masters, are all expected, and I should conform to the will of heaven. Emperor, I don’t know what you think?"

As soon as Yuan Shu said this, Wu Xianwu was shocked.

proclaim oneself emperor?

Although the Han Dynasty has suffered from wars and declining vigor in recent years, even the Zhang Jiao who lifted millions of yellow towels during the Yellow Turban Rebellion is at best known as a "great and wise teacher", and has not yet become an emperor.

Since Wang Mang’s rebellion, there have been many people who dared to claim the emperor, such as Yuyang Zhangju who was killed by Gongsun Zan, and the so-called "Emperor Yangming" in Kuaiji who was killed by Sun Jian, but they were all just playing around. However, Yuan Shu's posture seemed to be real.

Many ministers of civil and military affairs are still considering, but Yan Xiang is the first one to blurt out: "Don't be the lord! This will kill you!"

Yuan Shu heard Yan Xiang's objection, his eyes sharpened: "Yan is engaged, why not?"

Yan Xiang looked solemn, and said bitterly: "The Zhou Wenwang already occupied thirty-two (two-thirds) of the world, and he still claimed court to Shang Zhou. Although the lord's family is noble, he might not be able to compare with Wen Wang? Moreover, the court now has Liu Yuqing, occupying Guanzhong and looking at the Central Plains. Is the lord confident to contend with Liu Yuqing?"

hateful!

Yuan Shu stared at Yan Xiang fiercely. Fortunately, he didn't mention anything else. He just mentioned Liu Ye. Yuan Shu's eyes were thorny. Yuan Shu was defeated several times, but Liu Ye was getting bigger and stronger every step of the way. Yuan Shu had already looked at him. Unhappy, how can I bear it?

"Yan is engaged!" Yuan Shu sternly said: "My surname Yuan is from Chen, and Chen is after Dashun! Why can't someone be the emperor after being the queen of the ancient holy king?"

After the Battle of Muye, King Zhou Wu overthrew the Shang Dynasty in one fell swoop, and held a grand sacrificial ceremony for the stability of the people. During the sacrifice, in order to buy people's hearts, King Wu of Zhou called Shennong after Jiao, Huangdi after Yu Zhu, Emperor Yao after Ji, Emperor Shun after Chen, and Dayu after Yu Qi.

Before the Qin and Han dynasties, fiefdoms could also be used as a person's surname. For example, Shang Yang was born in Weiguo, so he was also called Wei Yang. Because he was awarded the fief by Qin Xiaogong in Shangdi, he was also called Shang Yang. Taigong Jiang was also called Lu Shang because he was born in Ludi.

Because Zhou Wu king sealed Emperor Shun in Chen, Shun's descendants also named Chen.

"On behalf of the Han people, you should be Tu Gaoye. My word highway, isn't this true?" Yuan Shu said sharply and anxiously: "If a certain person does not ascend the throne and claim emperor, it is against God's will!"

"Your Majesty is very true!" Yang Hong is very good at seeing the wind and the rudder, and immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty is the destiny. I am lucky to assist the emperor. It is the blessing of a lifetime. Please let the lord ascend the throne and become the emperor."

Ji Ling, Zhang Xun, Qiao Yu and other generals were not very knowledgeable. They only felt that if Yuan Shu proclaimed the emperor, then they would all be long heroes, so they all agreed, hoping that Yuan Shu would be emperor.

"Yes, the Lord's title of emperor is what everyone expects, please call the Lord's Emperor!"

"The lord's family is rich enough to be the emperor."

"I am waiting to assist His Majesty."

Seeing that most of the martial arts under the subordinates were full of praise, Yuan Shuzhi said triumphantly: "If this is the case, then XX is a lonely man!"

"Lord!" Yan Xiang has to make the last effort: "If the lord proclaims the emperor, the world's heroes will definitely treat the lord as rebellious. When Liu Ye joins the world's princes to attack, what should the lord do?"

Yuan Shu frowned. Before he could speak, Yang Hong sneered.

"Joke!" Yang Hong said loudly: "My lord now holds the two states of Yuyang and Yang, and his power is strong. Then Cao Cao had a grudge with Liu Ye for fighting for Xuzhou. Liu Ye did not appoint the governor of Xuzhou, and Cao Cao took the lead."

Yang Hong turned to Yuan Shu and said: "Please use the emperor's name to designate Cao Cao as Xuzhou governor and Qiaohou. In this way, Cao Cao will be willing to accept it, and join hands with our army to fight against Liu Ye."

Yuan Shu nodded: "Well, although Cao Aman is after the eunuch, but when he is lonely and employing people, maybe he is not worthy of being a Xuzhou governor."

Cao Cao was born in Qiao County, Peiguo, so Yang Hong suggested that Cao Cao should be conferred. The Marquis of the Han Dynasty is not more than three ranks higher than the Marquis of Guannei, the Marquis of Ting, the Marquis of the Township, and the Marquis of the County, and the Marquis of the Qiaohou belong to the highest rank, the Marquis of the County.

Yang Hong said: "In addition, the great ancestor once said that those who are not the Liu family but the king will be attacked by the world. Since the lord is enthroned and proclaimed the emperor, he naturally has to entrust the people close to him. Yuan Benchu ​​will occupy Jizhou and seize Youzhou. The land of Hebei is so prestigious, I also asked the lord to give Yuan Benchu ​​the king of Zhao."

Jizhou belonged to the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period, so Yang Hong suggested that Yuan Shao be named the King of Zhao.

Yuan Shu frowned. It was enough to seal Cao Cao, but what can Yuan Shao do to seal it? Yuan Shu's hatred of Yuan Shao's brother even exceeded Liu Ye.

Seeing Yuan Shu frowning, Yang Hong bowed and said: "Lord, the first man is located in Hebei, the west can try to merge the state, and the south can contain the Central Plains. Please, for the sake of the general trend, make the first man the king of Zhao. "

Yuan Shu waved his hand and said impatiently: "It's fine, it's a family anyway. Then, as you said, let Yuan Benchu ​​be the King of Zhao, and let him contain Liu Ye. It's not bad."

Yang Hong is overjoyed. Both of the suggestions put forward today have been implemented. After Yuan Shu becomes the emperor, he will definitely be given a big reward. Isn't the throne of San Gong just in sight?

Yan Xiang sighed, "If the lord does this, let alone Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, even Sun Ce will betray the lord!"

After all, Yan Xiang ran away angrily.