Chapter 460: Yuan Shu Proclaims Emperor

July 195, Shouchun.

Yang Hong, Yan Xiang, Ji Ling, Zhang Xun, Qiao Rui and other civil and military personnel under Yuan Shu gathered in the meeting hall.

"Yang Changshi, do you know why the lord summoned us?" Zhang Xun asked Yang Hong who was quite favored by Yuan Shu.

Yang Hong just smiled: "My lord's meaning, I can't figure it out, everyone should wait."

All the civil and military personnel had no choice but to wait silently. Fortunately, Yuan Shu came out of the inner room not long after, looking very satisfied.

"Everyone!" After Yuan Shu took his seat, he said in high spirits: "Now that Sun Lang is attacking Jiangdong, our army's territory has expanded to the whole of Yangzhou, so our army's strength has greatly increased."

Ji Ling came out and made a generous statement: "My lord, do you want to send troops to attack Liu Bei again? The final general is willing to take the blame and make meritorious service, and lead the army out of Runan to defeat Yingchuan and Chen Guo!"

Ever since he was defeated by Liu Bei and Xu Huang together last time, Ji Ling felt deeply ashamed and thought about attacking Liu Bei again all the time to clear up his shame.

Yuan Shu waved his hand slightly: "No hurry, we will discuss this matter later, there is another important matter today."

Yuan Shu's eyes were piercing, he looked around at the men and women under his command, and said in a clear voice: "Everyone, in the past Han Gaozu was only the head of a pavilion, and he ruled the world for 400 years, and his strength has been exhausted. But I, the fourth and third princes of the Yuan family, are expected by everyone. God, I wonder what you guys think?"

As soon as Yuan Shu's words came out, all the civil and martial arts under his command were shocked.

proclaim oneself emperor?

Although the Han Dynasty suffered from repeated wars in recent years and its momentum has declined, even Zhang Jiao, who stirred up millions of yellow scarves during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, was at best known as a "great virtuous teacher" and did not reach the point of being called emperor.

Since Wang Mang's chaos, there have been many people in the world who dared to call themselves emperors, such as Yuyang Zhangju who was killed by Gongsun Zan, and Kuaiji who was killed by Sun Jian. The so-called "Emperor Yangming", but they were just playing around. But looking at Yuan Shu's posture, it seemed that he wanted to make a real move.

Many civil and military ministers were still thinking about it, but Yan Xiang was the first to blurt out: "My lord, don't do it! This is self-defeating!"

When Yuan Shu heard Yan Xiang's objection, his eyes sharpened immediately: "Yan Xing, why not?"

Yan Xiang's face was solemn, and he said bitterly: "Back then, King Wen of Zhou already occupied three-two (two-thirds) of the world, and he still served as a minister to King Zhou of Shang. Although the lord has a noble family, I'm afraid he can't compare with King Wen, right? Besides, Liu Yuqing is now in the imperial court, occupying Guanzhong, watching the Central Plains as a tiger, is the lord sure that he can resist Liu Yuqing?"

hateful!

Yuan Shu stared at Yan Xiang viciously. It was good that he didn't mention anything else, but he mentioned Liu Ye. This Yuan Shu's thorn in his flesh was a thorn in his flesh. Yuan Shu had been defeated several times, while Liu Ye was getting bigger and stronger step by step. Yuan Shu had already seen him. Unhappy, how can I bear it?

"Yan is doing it!" Yuan Shu said sharply, "My surname is from Chen, and Chen is the descendant of Shun! Why can't I be the son of heaven if I am the descendant of the ancient sage king?"

After the Battle of Muye, King Wu of Zhou destroyed 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 enshrined Jiao as the successor of Shennong, Zhu as the successor of Huangdi, Ji as the successor of Yao, Chen as the successor of Emperor Shun, and Qi as the successor of Yu.

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 Weiyang. Jiang Taigong is also called Lu Shang, precisely because he was born in Ludi.

Because King Wu of Zhou enfeoffed Emperor Shun in Chen, the descendants of Shun also had the surname Chen.

"Those who represent the Han Dynasty should be Tu Gaoye. Isn't this the correct answer to my name?" Yuan Shu said sharply, "If a certain person does not ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, it will be against God's will!"

"Your Majesty's words are very true!" Yang Hong was very good at steering the rudder when he saw the wind, and immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty is the destiny, and we are fortunate enough to assist the Son of Heaven. It is really a lifelong blessing. Please ascend the throne and proclaim yourself the Emperor."

Ji Ling, Zhang Xun, Qiao Rui and other generals didn't have much knowledge, they only thought that if Yuan Shu became emperor, then they would all be meritorious officials, so they agreed one after another, hoping that Yuan Shu would become emperor.

"That's right, the lord's proclaiming the emperor is what everyone expects. Please, the lord, be the emperor!"

"My lord's family is rich enough to be an emperor."

"I am willing to assist His Majesty."

Seeing that most of the civil servants under his command were full of praise, Yuan Shuzhi said proudly, "If that's the case, then I'll call him a widow!"

"My lord!" Yan Xiang still has to make the last effort: "If my lord proclaims himself emperor, all the heroes in the world will regard my lord as a traitor. When Liu Ye joins forces with the princes of the world to attack, what will my lord do?"

Yuan Shu frowned, and before he could speak, Yang Hong sneered instead.

"What a joke!" Yang Hong said loudly, "My lord now holds the two prefectures of Henan and Yangzhou in his hands, and his power is strong. Then Cao Cao and Liu Ye have a grudge because of fighting for Xuzhou. Liu Ye did not appoint the governor of Xuzhou, but Cao Cao himself led it."

Yang Hong turned to Yuan Shu and said, "My lord, please use the name of the Son of Heaven to confer Cao Cao the governor of Xuzhou and the Marquis of Qiao. 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 a descendant of the eunuch, but he is lonely and employing people, so it doesn't matter if he is the governor of Xuzhou."

Cao Cao was born in Qiao County, Peiguo, so Yang Hong suggested that Cao Cao be conferred the title of Marquis of Qiao. The Marquis of the Han Dynasty was no more than the third class above the Marquis of Guannei. The Marquis of Ting, the Marquis of the Township, and the Marquis of the County, and the Marquis of Qiao belonged to the highest rank of Marquis and the Marquis of the County.

Yang Hong said again: "In addition, Gaozu once said that if it is not the Liu family who is the king, the world will fight against it. Since the lord ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, he naturally also entrusted people close to him. Yuan Benchu ​​occupied Jizhou and captured Youzhou. The land of Hebei is very powerful, and I ask my lord to grant 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 should be made King of Zhao.

Yuan Shu frowned, it's all right to seal Cao Cao, but what is there to seal Yuan Shao, a concubine? Yuan Shu's hatred for Yuan Shao's elder brother even surpassed that of Liu Ye.

Seeing Yuan Shu's frowning expression, Yang Hong bowed and said, "My lord, Lord Ben Chu is dominant in Hebei, he can plan to merge the states in the west, and contain the Central Plains when he goes south. For the sake of the general situation, please make Lord Ben Chu the King of Zhao. "

Yuan Shu waved his hand, and said impatiently: "Forget it, we are still a family. Then, as you said, let Yuan Benchu ​​be made the King of Zhao, and let him restrain Liu Ye, it would be good."

Yang Hong is overjoyed, the two suggestions made today have been implemented, and after Yuan Shu proclaims himself emperor, he will definitely be rewarded greatly, isn't it possible that the position of the Three Dukes is just around the corner.

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

After finishing speaking, Yan Xiang shook his sleeves angrily and walked away.