Yi Ji was now panicked. If Cao Cao really made Liu Bei the shepherd of Jingzhou and the general of Zhennan, then Liu Cong would have no reputation or righteousness.
Yi Ji could only bite the bullet and said: "Uncle Liu Huang has been promoted to General Zuo, Mu of Yuzhou, and his title is also Tinghou of Yicheng. Is it inappropriate to add the title of Mu of Jingzhou?"
"It's indeed inappropriate." Cao Cao showed a meaningful smile.
Just when Yiji was thinking about it, Hua Xin, the minister of state, came out and said: "Your Majesty, I have this memorial."
"Precisely." Liu Xie waved his hand symbolically.
"Your Majesty, since Sikong raised his army, he has defeated Dong Zhuo, defeated the Yellow Turban, destroyed Lu Bu, welcomed the emperor, defeated Li Que, killed Yuan Shu, pacified Wan City, driven out Liu Bei, captured Hanoi, defeated Yuan Shao, and conquered Wuhuan. Sikong is
The country has done countless meritorious deeds, and even mourned the loss of its eldest son Cao Ang, nephew Cao Anmin, beloved general Dian Wei, and countless others who dedicated their lives for the country."
"The great Han Dynasty can achieve today's stability because of Sikong's contribution. Sikong's numerous achievements are praised by all the officials of the court and the people of the world! What Sikong has done is worthy of being the pillar of the country. Forty-eight people including the ministers jointly submitted a memorial, asking Your Majesty to abolish the three princes and restore the prime minister.
, make Sikong Prime Minister!"
Hua Xin finished speaking in one breath, and the jade tablet in his hand was almost covered with saliva.
But at this time, no one cares about this detail, not even the Yiji!
Compared to another time and space, Cao Cao was going to be prime minister a year earlier!
After Fu Guo's general came out, he said: "Your Majesty, the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers are the ancestral system. The Han Dynasty has not had a prime minister for two hundred years. I think it is absolutely impossible to add Sikong as the prime minister."
"Your Majesty, you absolutely must not do this."
"Your Majesty, the position of Prime Minister is of great importance..."
…
All pro-Han officials came out to oppose it.
"Sikong was a soldier throughout his life, fought in the north and south, and was granted the title of prime minister. Why not?"
"Sikong stabilized the north and made great contributions to the country. It is natural for him to be conferred the title of Prime Minister!"
"I am requesting Your Majesty to appoint Sikong as Prime Minister!"
…
There were many officials who were close to Cao Cao, and most of them asked for Cao Cao to be crowned prime minister.
Among the ministers, Xun Yu looked ugly and looked at Cao Cao, who had his eyes closed. He thought for a long time, sighed helplessly and said: "I would like to ask your Majesty to make Sikong the prime minister!"
Xun Yu supported Cao Cao in his heart to unify the world. At this time, he still harbored a trace of luck. If the world was unified, the Cao family would return power to the emperor.
Although he was unwilling to do so, Xun Yu still had the same ambition as Cao Cao at this moment, which was to unify the world and end the division of the country. Therefore, he chose to support Cao Cao again.
Liu Xie sat on the throne, his whole body trembling, his hands hidden under the dragon robe tightly clutching the clothes, looking at the noisy officials below, and looking at Cao Cao with his eyes closed.
Liu Xie once again experienced the embarrassment and helplessness of being controlled like a puppet.
Suddenly Liu Xie's eyes lit up and he looked at Yi Ji, as if he had found the last straw, and asked in a trembling voice: "Jingzhou is engaged in Yi Ji, what do you think about this matter?"
Yi Ji was also shocked by the ministers' request to confer Cao Cao as prime minister. Faced with Liu Xie's sudden question, he thought about Cao Cao's meeting today.
Everything was clear. Cao Cao wanted Jingzhou to support him in becoming the prime minister. He smiled bitterly and Yi Ji bowed and said, "My lord, I would like to ask your majesty to make Sikong the prime minister!"
"Hahahaha, Liu Jingsheng is really loyal to the court." Cao Cao suddenly stood up and laughed.
Listening to Cao Cao's domineering laughter, Liu Xie was completely paralyzed, and his expression gradually became numb: "All ministers are allowed to report, and Sikong Cao Cao will be named prime minister."
"Your Majesty, I request your Majesty to confer upon Liu Cong the titles of Shepherd of Jingzhou, General of Zhennan, and Marquis of Chu!" Cao Cao even gave Liu Cong a marquis.
"Accurate!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yi Ji was not happy at all. As the envoy of Liu Biao and Liu Cong, he knew full well how much bad influence it would have on Liu Cong by supporting Cao Cao's chancellorship.
The world will say that Liu Biao and his son are still members of the royal family, and they followed Cao Cao to bully the emperor. For the sake of being a marquis, they helped Cao Cao and forced the emperor to make Cao Cao prime minister!
But Yiji had no choice. If Liu Bei was really allowed to become the shepherd of Jingzhou, how could Liu Cong deal with himself?
In a diplomatic and political situation, the Iraqis did not take advantage at all, but were manipulated by Cao into another exchange of interests!
Cao Cao continued: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask your Majesty to grant rewards to all ministers."
"How to grant a reward?" Liu Xie was a little incredulous. Who else would he grant an official title to?
Cao Cao took out a silk book from his arms, unfolded it and read:
"General Jianwu Xiahou Dun was granted the title of Marquis of Gao'an Township, and the number of households in the city was increased to 2,500.
The minister ordered Xun Yu to be granted the title of Marquis of Wansui Ting, and the number of households in the city was increased to 2,000.
Xun You was granted the title of Marquis of Lingshu and Pavilions, and the number of towns increased to 1,700 households.
He was granted the title of Marquis Guo Jia of Weiyang, and the number of households in the city was increased to 2,500. His son Guo Yi inherited the title.
Yue Jin was granted the title of Marquis of Guangchang Ting, and the number of households in the city was increased to 2,000.
Xu Huang was granted the title of Tinghou, the capital, and the number of towns increased to 2,000 households.
General Huwei was banned, and he was granted the title of Marquis Yishou Ting, and the number of towns increased to 1,200 households.
Liu Xun was granted the title of Marquis of Huaxiang. Zhang Xiu was granted the title of Xuanwei. Jia Xu was granted the title of Dutinghou. Zhang Jia was granted the title of Dutinghou. Li Tong was granted the title of Dutinghou. Xianyufu was granted the title of Tinghou of Changxiang. Cao Ren was granted the title of Dutinghou. Zang
Ba was granted the title of Dutinghou. Sun Guan was granted the title of Lu Dutinghou. Zhang Ji was granted the title of Wu Shitinghou. Li Dian was granted the title of Dutinghou. Zhang Liao was granted the title of Dutinghou. Cheng Yu was granted the title of Anguo Tinghou. Dong Zhao was granted the title of Qianqiu Tinghou. Xu Chu was granted the title.
Huhou. Han Hao was granted the title of Dutinghou. Shi Huan was granted the title of Dutinghou. Zhong Yao was granted the title of Dongwu Tinghou. Li Dian was granted the title of Dutinghou. Cao Hong was granted the title of Dutinghou. Xiahou Yuan was granted the title of Bochangtinghou."
…
By the time Cao Cao finished reciting, there were already some beads of sweat on his face. All Cao Cao was thinking about was supporting the Cao faction. He even thought about which princes to be granted and how many fiefs to add. Liu Xie only needed to agree and use the seal.
"Precisely!" Liu Xie, who was sitting on the throne, said with glazed eyes, like a puppet.
"Thank you, Prime Minister!"
Liu Xie was the emperor and gave everyone titles, but they thanked Cao Cao.
Yi Ji witnessed with his own eyes the scene where Cao Cao was elected prime minister and granted the title of ministers, and then returned to Jingzhou.
Outside Xiangyang City, Liu Cong was bidding farewell to Ma Liang and Ma Su.
"After seeing you for thousands of miles, we will eventually see each other again. There is no need to see you off anymore, my lord. The two of us brothers will definitely complete our mission." Ma Liang bowed to Liu Cong.
Liu Cong took the wine bottle held by the soldiers and handed it to them: "Ji Chang, You Chang, be careful in everything, please."
"Lord, take care." After the two drank with Liu Cong, they bowed again.
"Take care of yourself."
Looking at the envoy team slowly disappearing from sight, Liu Cong sighed. He had done everything he had to do, and the rest was up to God's will.
There were dense clouds in the sky, blocking the sunlight.
"Lord, shall we go back?" Xu Feng looked at the hesitant Liu Cong and asked.
Liu Cong was a little bored and did not answer Xu Feng's words. Seeing this, Xu Feng said again: "My lord, why don't we go to the military camp and have a look? Military Advisor Pang and the generals are training the army."
(Don’t think that modern formations are suitable for ancient armies, as the armor, clothing, and equipment are all different.)
"Well, I don't know much about military formations. It's inappropriate to disturb Pang Shiyuan when I go there." Suddenly Liu Cong seemed to have thought of something, "Shan Rong, isn't your home outside the city? I want to go to your home.
Let’s see, does it work?”
"My lord can come to my house and my mother will be very happy." Xu Feng said excitedly.
"Okay, it's settled. After you go to your house, we will go to Xiangyang City for a walk." After saying that, Liu Cong got on the carriage.
To be honest, since he was reborn, he has not taken a good stroll around Xiangyang City.
"No." Xu Feng watched Liu Cong get on the carriage and then called the soldiers around him, "Take a few people to the Prefectural Mufu Mansion and pick up Mrs. Fan."
(In ancient times, women were indeed not allowed to go out, but it was not that they could not go out. The nobles stipulated the etiquette for traveling. This was of no use to the common people, otherwise how could the common people survive?)
"Ah? General, my lord didn't say that he wanted to pick up Mrs. Fan."
"Don't you see that the Lord is upset? How can we, a bunch of gangsters, relieve the Lord's boredom? Go quickly."