Overlord!

After Sun Ce finished talking to Liu Xie, Liu Xie returned to Luoyang and discussed with the ministers for half a day before giving Sun Ce a reply.

Sun Ce looked at the letter from the emperor in his hand and said with emotion to Zhang Hong and Zhang Zhao who were waiting in the hall: "The survivors of the Han Dynasty finally chose to go to the southwest."

Zhang Zhao nodded slightly, stroked his beard, and said, "That's reasonable. It's a very cold year, and it's freezing in the north. The people of the Han Dynasty have insufficient supplies, and it's hard to supply winter coats. Going to the north will only lead to heavy losses." "

Although the southwest is not a good place, there are many miasmas and swamps in the area, but at least if you are more cautious, it is not absolutely hopeless. Zhu Xia believes that man can conquer nature, and what he hates most is natural disasters that he can't do anything about.

Going to the northwest, the survivors of the Han Dynasty could only lament the casualties as they struggled against the freezing weather. But if you want to go to the southwest, if you can't win and are not cautious, then you can only blame yourself.

Moreover, the land in the southwest is still more suitable for farming than in the north, and farming warfare is Zhu Xia's inherent talent. Therefore, it can be said that as long as the Han Dynasty survivors go to the southwest, the future is completely promising.

On the contrary, the Qiang, Di, Wuhuan, Xiongnu, Xianbei, and Zahu are all together in the northwest, forming a mess. There are tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of Huru at every turn, and they come and go like the wind. They are really not remnants of the Han Dynasty. If it can be dealt with, leave it to the Song Dynasty to deal with it.

Sun Ce took one last look at the letter, then handed it to Zhang Hong and asked, "Guan Yu still doesn't want to surrender?"

Zhang Hong nodded and said: "I have personally advised him that his master Liu Bei is still here and he is not willing to degenerate into a Song Dynasty minister."

Sun Ce sighed with emotion: "He is really a loyal and righteous man, let him be the beauty of adulthood alone. Release him and let him go to Hanzhong with the emperor, stop Liu Bei's war, and arrange for the remaining people of the Han Dynasty to go to the southwest together."

It has to be said that Sun Ce was influenced by later generations in his handling of Guan Yu. After all, Guan Yu's loyalty can be regarded as one of the best in the Three Kingdoms, so Sun Ce acted willfully and did not kill him.

He is now almost dominating the world, and his small willfulness will not have much impact.

And it can be said that after consolidating Shuzhong and Hebei, he will have more than 200,000 troops, completely crushing other forces. In terms of justice, he has already completed the abdication. If Liu Bei does not have the ambition to forcefully become king at this time, he can only withdraw from the Central Plains.

With his few tens of thousands of people, his logistics were exhausted, and he was surrounded by obstacles on all sides. He could not be trapped in Hanzhong and then forcibly become the king of Hanzhong.

This is the place where the Han Dynasty was founded. From here it will finally end its rule over the Central Plains and start a new chapter in the southwest. Sun Ce believes that Liu Bei will accept this reality.

With the end of Sun Ce's arrangements for the emperor, the abdication process also began naturally.

December 3rd is an auspicious day.

After the emperor Liu Xie returned to Luoyang, he left the palace for the first time and visited the Gaomiao Temple.

After Liu Xie burned incense and reported to his ancestors in the temple, he asked Guo Gong, the imperial censor, to enshrine the throne with a seal and ribbon.

As we all know, holding a knot means being like the Son of Heaven.

The Feng Xi Shou brought the jade seal passed down from Jiankang. This is a token of support for the orthodox destiny.

The emperor's first edict: "The Han Dynasty was late, the order of the world was lost, and it came to me. It was a great chaos, and the universe was overturned. Fortunately, thanks to the spirit of the ancestors, it survived the crisis. But looking up at the astronomical sky, Observing the hearts of the people, the number of the Yanjing has ended, and the fortune depends on the Sun family. Therefore, the Duke of Song Dynasty not only established great achievements in martial arts, but also shone brightly and virtuously to meet his expectations. This is clearly evident from the past, and it can be known by faith. "

"The husband's journey of the great road, the world is the public, and the virtuous and capable are selected. Therefore, Yao of the Tang Dynasty did not privately favor his sons, but his reputation spread to infinity. I envy and admire him. Now he follows Yao's canon, and his Zen is located in Song Gong."

Of course, according to the tradition of the Central Plains, Sun Ce must be modest.

However, it is not just about simple humility, but also to create the general trend that this is destiny, and Song Gong accepts good deeds and obeys nature and people.

So Zhang Zhao, the governor of the Song Dynasty, issued an edict: "To show the outside world, how can a person with poor virtue do this? I dare not take it; the blessing of the gods is definitely not human."

The most important thing is the three words "to show the outside". That is to say, it will be revealed to officials all over the world.

After Duke Song's reply was announced, a large number of officials immediately reported: "The one who determines the world is Duke Song. God's orders must be in accordance with prophecies and in line with the position of heaven and man."

Then officials from all sides presented memorials one after another, quoted scriptures, studied prophecies, talked freely about the current situation, and invented a lot of auspicious signs to prove to Sun Ce that it was destiny for Song Gong to accept Zen.

The whole world was building momentum for Sun Ce to accept Zen. Countless officials, gentry, common people, and celebrities were discussing whether Sun Ce should accept Zen.

Of course, at this time, if anyone is stubborn and makes public remarks that Sun Ce should not receive Zen.

Countless officials, soldiers, and embroidered guards will rush to the scene as quickly as possible to arrest him and bring him to justice.

As for the crime, whether it is groundless or slanderous, you choose one in prison.

The jailer will also take a good look at this talented person with a clear mind with the eyes of a mentally retarded person. What kind of madness did he have to dare to make strange remarks at such a critical moment?

It only took a few days, from Luoyang to Huainan, from Jiankang to Wujun, to form a unified consensus that Song Gong should receive Zen as scheduled!

Doesn't Song Gong fail to live up to the expectations of the people of the world by not accepting Zen? Could it be that Duke Song had the heart to let the world go to war again?

The students of Jiankang Academy gathered in front of the Zhaoming Palace and knelt down to ask Sun Ce to plan for the world and the people and accept Zen.

As for why the tutors and teachers did not stop these innocent-hearted students and allowed a group of students to rush into Jiankang?

Because those famous scholars in the front row of the queue were the great Confucian scholars headed by the Chen family and the Gu family.

There were even Jiankang Imperial Guards cleaning the road before and after this procession, and Imperial Guards on both sides to maintain law and order.

Could the students' march not go smoothly?

This massive outpouring of support directly pushed public opinion to a new level.

The common people are no stranger to abdication.

Everyone has a firm understanding that it is normal for Song Gong to accept Zen.

People will no longer feel out of place. When I woke up, I was surprised to find that Song Gong was about to receive Zen. The great Han Dynasty who had ruled the world for four hundred years suddenly died.

Sun Ce personally walked to the Suzaku Gate in the south gate of Zhaoming Palace and sincerely advised the students of Jiankang Academy: "An ox is like a tiger, and a weed is like a weed. There are things that are specious, but today is over." , I am not virtuous if I value my good deeds."

If you look at Wen Zou Zou's lines, you will know that this so-called "persuasion" is entirely a line written by the great Confucian scholar Jiankang for Sun Ce.

Sun Ce couldn't even understand what it meant. It seems to say that among the auspicious signs, there are little oxen that grow like tiger cubs and seedlings that grow like green crops. Is this something trustworthy?

But what does it matter? After entering the customs, there was a great scholar who debated the scriptures for me.

Soon everyone understood the meaning. These prophecies and auspicious signs were all specious. With Song Gong's brightness and greatness, how could he be forced to accept Zen just because there was no clear will from heaven?

Of course, this can be understood conversely, that is, the current momentum is not enough. If there is a clearer and more definite will of God, all the people in the world can see that Duke Song's acceptance of Zen is the destiny of God, and everything will fall into place naturally?

And how can we get a clearer picture of where public opinion belongs?

It’s not too simple, of course it’s about winning people’s hearts!

Zhaoming Palace then followed the example of Emperor Xiaowen of the Han Dynasty and successively issued the "Abolition of Lian Sitting Law", "Order of Respecting the Elderly", "Order of Compensation for Widows and Widows", etc.

It is the end of the twelfth lunar month and the New Year is approaching. The imperial court generously provided welfare, and all those over sixty years old were given a jar of oil, three kilograms of meat, and ten stones of grain. Widows, widowers and lonely people are all provided with pensions.

Providing support to the elderly and the weak is undoubtedly good governance.

The public opinion that had just fallen silent was once again detonated.

I heard that the whole world is discussing whether Song Gong should accept Zen?

Is this even worth discussing? Those who say that Song Gong is not suitable for Zen have no conscience!

How valuable is the conscience of the people? In these troubled times, it was probably worth a jar of oil, three pounds of meat, and ten stones of grain.

It is the hope of all the subjects of the world that Song Gong should receive Zen as scheduled, and it is the destination of the hearts of millions of people.

Public opinion is fierce and the world is in a state of uproar.

So in order to comply with public opinion, on the second day of the first lunar month of the new year, Emperor Liu Xie of Luoyang once again sent an envoy with the seal and ribbon to Jiankang Zen throne.

The emperor changed his rhetoric again this time, and issued an edict: "Ask you, Song Gong: In the past, Emperor Yao was in the Zen position of Yu and Shun, and Shun also ordered Yu. The destiny of heaven is not permanent, but it is virtuous. The Han Dao Mausoleum is late, and it has passed. It has been a long time since I bowed. It was a disaster from heaven, a meeting of unreasonable misfortune, and a period of uncertainty for the Yanjing. Dong Zhuo took advantage of the provocation and caused the Kyushu to be divided. Strong enemies and tigers fought. China was in chaos and vipers blocked the roads. "

"Lai Song Gong Shenwu, it is difficult to save me from all directions, but Qing District Xia, to protect our ancestral temple, how can one person get the gift, and Jiufu will really receive his gift."

"I heard that in the past, Yu and Shun had great achievements, and they promoted Xun Chan to rule the world; Dayu had great achievements in guiding people, and he emphasized Hua Chan as the emperor. The Han Dynasty inherited the destiny of Yao, had the meaning of spreading the saints, added Shun Lingzhi, and Shao Tianming Order. Guo Gong, the imperial censor, is entrusted with the emperor's seal and ribbon, and he is declared to be the eternal ruler of all countries. He respects the power of heaven and allows him to hold it. The heavenly fortune will last forever. I respect him."

This time, the emperor personally proved to the world that the Han Dynasty had lost its virtue and the country was about to end. Song Gong's divine martial arts saved the country from all directions, and he did a great job.

The Han Dynasty inherited Yao's destiny and had the obligation to pass on the saints. The grand ceremony of abdication should be passed on.

The great success this time is by no means an exaggeration.

Sun Ce, who unified the mountains and rivers, made great contributions to this era and the people of the world.

Only through great unification can the world be at peace. For this reason, Sun Ce is qualified to accept the three words.

Jiankang received the emperor's edict and declined it for the second time: "I should return the seal and ribbon as a seal of concession. The Duke of Song is willing to abide by the principle of contentment, to be high-minded and uphold righteousness, to despise wealth and despise nobles, so that the name of the book will last for thousands of years. Seek benevolence. If you gain benevolence, how can it be so far away?"

At this time, the ministers wrote letters one after another, urging Sun Ce to accept the concession for the sake of the world.

It is said: "The Han family regards His Majesty as the Son of Heaven as the Zen Emperor. His Majesty uses the virtues of saintliness and the sequence of numbers to inherit the Zen of the Han Dynasty and allow Heaven's mind."

"It is impossible to say anything according to the destiny of heaven, and it is impossible to violate the hope of the people. I invite all the princes, generals and ministers to accompany me, issue a seal, obey the destiny of heaven, and make a memorial with etiquette."

At this stage, Sun Ce's ascension to the throne and abdication were both in line with destiny and in line with people's expectations. But he still abides by the principle of modesty and retreat, and refuses to accept the sage of Zen.

After Jiankang returned the seal and ribbon, on the 16th day of the first lunar month, the emperor sent envoys to Jiankang again.

This time, the edict was much more severe: "At the end of the day, Han Zuo, the celestial being symbolized the Ming Dynasty, and I was destined to be in the public position. I still listed the details in the edict book, and the metaphors were conveyed in the calligraphy. The artifacts cannot be rejected, and the throne cannot be humbly given up." , follow the destiny, and do it again and again."

"Furthermore, the four seas cannot be neglected in one day, and all the plans cannot be unorganized. Therefore, those who build great projects do not stick to trivial matters, and those who know the destiny of heaven do not pay attention to small things. Therefore, Shun accepted the orders of great undertakings without any words of condescension, and the sage Da Da Festival, it's not that far away! Now I entrust Guo Gong to present the emperor's seal and ribbon to publicize his inheritance, in order to answer the world's hope for response. "

The whole world cannot be left alone, nor can everything be managed without control.

This means that the emperor of the Han Dynasty has given up ruling the world and has placed the world on Sun Ce's shoulders.

Of course, this edict also describes the truth.

The Han Dynasty lost its virtue and alienated the people of the world. Since Dong Zhuo's provocation, Kyushu was divided, powerful enemies were fighting, and China was in a state of chaos. At that time, the rulers of land were no longer in the Han Dynasty, and the husband was no longer a citizen of the Liu family.

At this point, this means that the entire world has become ownerless, and Liu Xie has given up on the entire world.

Subsequently, all officials in Jiankang wrote a letter recommending Sun Ce as the co-leader of the world. He said, "Your Majesty should receive Zen from heaven and come to the mandala as soon as possible to burn firewood. God, it is not appropriate to stop the sacred weapon for a long time and refuse the wish of billions of trillions."

After three speeches, the Duke of Song Dynasty finally did not dare to go against the wishes of the people in the world and replied: "Yes."

So it was announced to the world that on the second day of the second lunar month, when the dragon raised its head, it was an auspicious day, and the Duke of Song Dynasty would go to the altar to receive Zen.

When Sun Ce ascended the throne, all the princes had gathered in Jiankang City. In addition to Xian Yufu from Youzhou, Liu Zhang from Yizhou, Zhang Lu from Hanzhong, and Ma Teng among the generals in Guanzhong.

This Guanzhong prince knew very well that the general trend of the world had been decided. He had worked hard all his life and it was time to relax and enjoy life in Jiankang. Therefore, he led all his legitimate sons and their wives into the court as officials and served as one of the nine ministers. Lieutenant. Only one concubine, Ma Chao, was left in Kansai to command the tens of thousands of troops he left behind.

The system of abdication is a virtue.

The three generations of Yao, Shun, and Yu inherited it and all received its good reputation.

The Han Dynasty inherited the destiny of Yao and had the meaning of passing down the saints.

Sun Ce did not control the emperor, nor did he borrow the reputation of the Han Dynasty. He completely started from one side, and then wiped out the world and brought all people back.

Under such circumstances, it is a very honorable thing for him, Sun Ce, to succeed the Han Dynasty, bear the weight of the world, and allow him to rule the world.

It has nothing to do with conspiracy or robbery, and it is completely different from the anxiety and self-deception of Cao Wei's half-baked regime.

Sun Ce did not even engrave on the jade seal "The Song Dynasty received the national seal of the Han Dynasty".

He took over the Fang Yuxi from Liu Xie very grandly and formally, successfully completed the abdication process, and became the co-owner of the world.

After abdication, Sun Ce announced to heaven and earth that the founding of the country was the Song Dynasty and its name was changed to Kaiyuan! Taking the meaning of opening up a new era, Jiangdong Tongbao was also changed to Kaiyuan Tongbao.

But changing dynasties is just a natural thing for Sun Ce. After changing dynasties, the most important thing is undoubtedly to reorganize the country and clean up the situation in all directions.

In February, Sun Ce received Zen, and in March the Song army began the Northern Expedition. More than 20,000 elite soldiers, under the command of Zhuge Liang, went to Yuyang to rescue Tian Yu, the captain of the Huwu Pill School who was besieged by Wuhuan in the three counties. (End of chapter)