Chapter 234 Yuan Shu is Difficult to Proclaim Emperor
Chapter 234: Yuan Shu proclaims himself emperor and suffers a miscarriage
Cao Cao became the prime minister, and Yuan Shao became the general. As one of the three dandy giants of the year, Huainan Yuan Shu, how could he be content with being mediocre? But in the court, the chief civil servant was the prime minister, and the most respected military officer was the general. The prime minister and the general
Generals are meant to be equals. Yuan Shu disdained these two official positions because he never thought of being equal to Yuan Shao!
Wanting to have a higher position than Yuan Shao, Liu Xie was the only one left in the entire court. Although Yuan Shu had ambitions, he did not have the courage to risk the disapproval of the world, because Yuan Shu had the courage to become emperor only with Liu Zhang. Even so, Yuan Shu began to
Ready. Just when Cao Cao was purging Xu Du, Yuan Shu also summoned everyone under his command.
"In the past, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty was only as long as a pavilion in Sishang, but he dominated the world. In the past four hundred years, the energy has been exhausted, and the sea is boiling. My family has four generations and three sons, and the people have returned. I have followed the heavens and people, and I have been in the ninth and fifth positions. What do everyone think?
?" Yuan Shu was not polite and directly expressed his thoughts to everyone.
"No!" The master of the cabinet, Xiang, was quite wise. He objected: "In those days, Houji of Zhou Dynasty accumulated great virtues and merits to King Wen, and he was one of two out of three people in the world, and he still served Yin. Although the Ming Dynasty's family was noble, it was not as prosperous as that of Zhou Dynasty; although the Han Dynasty was
There is no such thing as the violence of Yin and Zhou. This is absolutely impossible!"
Regardless of whether Yan Xiang was right or not, his tone made Yuan Shu very unhappy. You know, Yuan Shu just goes along with the donkey. If he goes along with what he says, he may be able to persuade him, but if he goes against him, no matter how right he is, he will not be convinced.
He couldn't listen either.
I only heard Yuan Shu say angrily: "The surname Yuan comes from Chen Di. Chen Di is a descendant of Emperor Shun. The earth is used to carry fire, which is in line with its destiny. There is also a prophecy that says: 'Whoever succeeds the Han Dynasty should be Tu Gaoye.'"
The highway is in compliance with the prophecy. If you are not a king, wouldn't it be against the law of heaven? I have made up my mind, and those who talk too much will be killed!"
Seeing that Yuan Shu was so determined, everyone could not persuade him any more. No one wanted to die! Yuan Shu was also dumbfounded. He was just impulsive, but the words had been spoken and he could not change them overnight, otherwise wouldn't it be very shameful? So Yuan Shu was named Zhong.
He appointed officials from Taiwan Province and other provinces, rode dragon and phoenix chariots, and worshiped in the northern and southern suburbs. He made Feng Fang's daughter his queen and his son the East Palace. He also sent people to Xuzhou to ask for Lu Bu's daughter to be the East Palace concubine.
The men sent to Xuzhou had not yet set off, but Yuan Shu heard that Lu Bu had escorted Han Yin to Xudu and was beheaded by Cao Cao! Yuan Shu was furious and appointed Zhang Xun as his general. He commanded an army of more than 200,000 and divided it into seven groups to conquer Xuzhou.
: The first general Zhang Xun is in the middle, the second general Qiao Rui is on the left, the third general Chen Ji is on the right, the fourth deputy general Lei Bo is on the left, the fifth deputy general Chen Lan is on the right, the sixth general Han Siam is on the left, and the seventh general is on the left
Yang Feng, the general who surrendered on the road, was on the right. He led his subordinates and set off in the near future.
Lu Bu captured Xuzhou. Except for Liu Bei, all the forces in Xuzhou defected to his command. After all, the name of Lu Wenhou had already spread throughout the world at Hulao Pass. Even the Taishan thieves Wu Dun, Chang Xi, Sun Guan, and Yili
, under the persuasion of Zang Ba and Chen Gong, they led their troops to join Lu Bu. For a time, Lu Bu's power increased greatly, with his troops reaching more than 100,000!
Before the news of Yuan Shu proclaiming himself emperor came out, Lu Bu learned that Zhang Xun had come to Xuzhou with 200,000 troops. Although Yuan Shu's troops were twice as many as Lu Bu's, Lu Bu was not too worried. He had always been confident about his own bravery.
I am very confident. Not to mention, Lu Bu's power is now greatly increased.
Originally, Chen Gong wanted to use Yuan Shu's invasion to eradicate Chen and his son, but Chen Deng went to Xuchang and did not come back. Chen Gui was even more eloquent than Chen Deng. He not only advised Lu Bu against Yuan Shu, but also volunteered to go to Xuchang.
Convinced Yang Feng and Han Xian. However, Lu Bu did not let Chen Gui go. After all, old man Chen was nearly eighty years old. God knows if he can come back if he goes!
Chen Gui couldn't go, so Chen Gong had to go! With Chen Gong's intelligence, it was not easy to convince Yang Feng and Han Xian. You know, Yang Feng and Han Xian were old officials of the Han Dynasty, and they fled because they were afraid of Cao Cao. Although
They temporarily stayed under Yuan Shu's command, but Yuan Shu was suspicious by nature, so how could he trust them? So Yang Feng and Han Xian made an agreement with Lu Bu and betrayed him midway!
Yang Feng and Han Xian rebelled, and Lu Bu's troops were divided into five groups. Gao Shun led an army into Xiaopei and attacked Qiaogui; Chen Gong led an army into Yidu and attacked Chen Ji; Hua Xiong and Zang Ba led an army out
At Langya, the enemy was weak; Song Xian and Wei Xu led an army out of Jieshi to attack Chen Lan; Lu Bu led an army out of the main road to attack Zhang Xun. Each led an army of 20,000 troops, and the rest defended the city.
Zhang Xun was no match for Lu Bu, and with two traitors, he was even more pitiful. Lu Bu made a sneak attack at night, and Yang Feng and Han Xian took Lu Bu into the stronghold. Zhang Xun was defeated and returned. Yuan Shu joined Zhang Xun and fought Lu Bu again.
It was a huge defeat, and Wei Yan attacked the rear army. Yuan Shu had no choice but to retreat to Shouchun to lick his wounds.
Yuan Shu withdrew his troops from Xuzhou, and the story of his arrogance and proclaimed emperor spread throughout the world. Cao Cao immediately ordered Lu Bu and Liu Bei to attack Yuan Shu. Lu Bu would not listen to Cao Cao, but Liu Bei went, and Cao Cao, who was cleaning up the court, also obeyed Xu
They all sent troops and marched directly into Yuzhou.
I don’t know if God didn’t want Yuan Shu to be defeated, but there was a severe drought, and Cao Cao was running out of food supplies. As usual in history, Cao Cao lent the head of the grain officer Wang Gezhi. As for how to repay it, I don’t know if Cao Cao had considered it! Of course, Liu Bei
You can borrow money from Jingzhou without repaying it, and it doesn't matter if Cao Cao borrows a head but doesn't repay it. It can be seen that the great figures in history are basically old people who never understand that borrowing has always been repaid, and it is not difficult to borrow again!
Yuan Shu relied on natural disasters to maintain a stalemate with Cao Cao and Liu Bei in Yuzhou, while Liu Zhang in Yizhou was also in panic. It has been more than eight months since Liu Hao passed away, and Cai Yan has entered the expected period of delivery. Although Cai Yan had his own midwife when giving birth.
However, Liu Zhang became a father for the first time and Cai Yan gave birth to a child for the first time. This first time always makes people inexplicably nervous!
What's more, giving birth was the biggest hurdle in an ancient woman's life, and 80% of ten-level women died in childbirth. Fortunately, Cai Yan is already twenty years old this year, and is safer than those women who gave birth at the age of fourteen or fifteen.
Lying on the couch, Cai Yan's face was filled with maternal glory, and her bulging belly made Zhang Ning and the other girls envious. Liu Zhang sat next to Cai Yan and talked to her quietly. In recent days, Liu Zhang has been accompanying her
Being around her, I was afraid that she would give birth someday!
"Lord!" Everyone under Liu Zhang knew that his mistress was due to give birth. They all agreed and tried not to go to Liu Zhang. Even the information was prioritized and reported every three days. Unless it was an emergency, they would go to disturb Liu Zhang.
Today is the day for reporting. Mi Zhu found Liu Zhang with a large pile of memorials.
The girls naturally retreated, while Liu Zhang held Cai Yan's little hand and listened carefully to Mi Zhu's report. Originally, Cai Yan wanted to withdraw his hand, but Liu Zhang squeezed it tightly, and his delicate and pretty face slowly climbed up.
There was a trace of pink moisture, reaching to the base of the ears. Mi Zhu seemed not to notice it, and still lowered his head to report.
"Ouch!" Cai Yan suddenly felt a cramp in his abdomen, and the little hand that was originally held was held in Liu Zhang's hand. The slender nails actually left a blood mark on Liu Zhang's hand. Liu Zhang felt that his hand was
When he felt pain, he turned around and saw Cai Yan's face was pale. He quickly called Po Wen, and it turned out that Cai Yan was about to give birth!
Clear the place! Not to mention Mi Zhu, even Liu Zhang was cleared out of the room. The maids and mothers came in and out in an orderly manner. However, the sweat on Liu Zhang's head slid down his forehead like running water. He seemed to be very hot.
"Zhang'er!" There was a commotion in Liu Zhang's hospital, and Liu Yan, who was recuperating in the east chamber, rushed over immediately. The biggest thing in the Yizhou governor's house these days is that Cai Yan is expecting to give birth. If Cai Yan hadn't given birth, who would have dared
She made such a big noise in her courtyard!
"Dad!" Liu Zhang said hello and stared at the side room. In the side room, Cai Yan's screams were louder and louder than the last, and Liu Zhang was a little distracted.
"Zhang'er, have you sent someone to invite the in-laws?" Cai Yong only has one daughter, Cai Yan, and giving birth is the biggest obstacle for a woman. If anything happens, Cai Yong's presence can calm the situation. However, see
Liu Zhang was in disbelief, so Liu Yan guessed that he had not sent anyone.
"I'll send someone right away!" Liu Zhang glanced around the courtyard and saw Mi Zhu holding a pile of documents who seemed to be very leisurely. He took Mi Zhu's hand and said, "Zizhong, please go and invite Mr. Cai here!"
Although hiring people is all done by servants, Mi Zhu knew that Liu Zhang was in chaos. Besides, Mi Zhu was Liu Zhang's subordinate, so he wouldn't care about such a trivial matter. After Mi Zhu left, Cai Yan was about to give birth to a child.
The news spread like wildfire, and the entire governor's office was in a state of excitement.
"Zhang'er, don't worry!" Seeing that Liu Zhang, who usually always had everything under control, would be so flustered, Liu Yan patted him on the shoulder a few times.
"Yes! Yan'er will be fine!" Liu Zhang clasped his hands tightly, stared at the delivery room, and muttered to himself. If someone could read lips, they would have found him mumbling: "Yan'er was not born in history.
I have two children, so it should be fine!”
I don’t know if Cai Yan had such trouble giving birth in history. Perhaps Liu Zhang took good care of her. From the afternoon until the lanterns came on, she could be heard screaming one after another. If Cai Yong and Liu Yan hadn’t stopped her, Liu Zhang would have given birth long ago.
Rushed into the delivery room. To appease Liu Zhang, Queen Mother He personally delivered Cai Yan's baby!
Waiting is the most anxious thing. The big shots in the governor's office arrived one after another, and the whole courtyard was full of people. Cai Yong, Liu Yan, Tang Fei, Liu Bian, Princess Wannian, etc. were all waiting for this new arrival.
The advent of life, and everyone knows that if Cai Yan gives birth to a boy, he will be the eldest son of the Liu family and his legitimate grandson!
Time passed slowly, Cai Yan's screams gradually became quieter, Liu Zhang's heart sank to the bottom, and a stable woman asked in panic: "Sir, my wife's fetal position is not correct, should I keep her older or younger?"
"I want it all!" When Liu Zhang heard this, he couldn't restrain his murderous aura. The murderous aura rushed out and Wen Po fell to the ground.
"Zhang'er!" Cai Yong walked to Liu Zhang and whispered softly: "Choose one! I was like this back then, but I lost Yan'er's mother's life. Fortunately, Yan'er survived, otherwise..."
"If we can't save them all, then... the bigger one..." Liu Zhang uttered a sentence softly, and everyone's eyes focused on him, with different meanings!