Chapter 330

Millet spilled at his feet.

"Is Yuan Shu... crazy?"

Regarding this, Cao Cao's heart was filled with nothing but shock, and more shock!

He really couldn't understand why Yuan Shu would suddenly declare himself emperor.

If the news received was that Dong Zhuo declared himself emperor.

Then, no one would feel surprised.

After all, Dong Zhuo occupied the entire western border of the Han territory.

His territory and strength were enough to support him in changing the dynasty and becoming the gravedigger of the Han family.

But damn Yuan Shu, what kind of onion is he?

In Cao Cao's heart, Yuan Shu's personal ability among the Guandong heroes couldn't even rank in the top five.

Such a character, yet he dared to declare himself emperor?

Who gave him the courage?

Cao Cao couldn't understand, and Yuan Shao couldn't understand this question either.

As a member of the Yuan family, Yuan Shao naturally understood what the Yuan family's ultimate goal was.

Change the dynasty, destroy the Han family.

But... the prerequisite for changing the dynasty is having enough strength to sweep the world.

And not overestimating one's own strength, ignoring the actual situation, and declaring oneself emperor rashly.

Therefore.

Even if Yuan Shao had already become the most powerful warlord in the world before the Battle of Guandu in history, he still did not propose declaring himself emperor.

To declare oneself emperor, one must possess enough capital to do so.

If Yuan Shao had defeated Cao Cao in the Battle of Guandu, perhaps he would really not be far from declaring himself emperor.

But before defeating Cao Cao, Yuan Shao would absolutely not declare himself emperor rashly.

This is not a question of principles.

But how to "maximize the benefits" of declaring oneself emperor!

For example, Cao Pi, why did he establish the Cao Wei regime impatiently after Cao Cao died in history?

Because those aristocrats who attached themselves to him needed dividends!

Under such circumstances.

The Nine-Rank System was born.

This system officially declared the aristocratic group's monopoly on the officialdom.

And Liu Bei, why did he have to hurry to declare himself emperor after learning the news of Cao Pi declaring himself emperor?

For one, it was because he had always claimed to be a royal uncle of the Han family.

But the Han Emperor Liu Xie "abdicated" the throne to Cao Pi, which was equivalent to handing the orthodox title to Cao Pi with his own hands.

If Liu Bei didn't declare himself emperor, his Han orthodoxy would be completely lost.

Therefore, if Liu Bei didn't want to lose to Cao Pi in prestige, the only option left was to hurry up and declare himself emperor.

Secondly, the Jingzhou group and Dongzhou group behind Liu Bei needed Liu Bei to stabilize people's hearts by declaring himself emperor.

And what about Sun Quan?

Why didn't he dare to declare himself emperor at the same time as Liu Bei and Cao Pi?

Uh………

What did he have to declare himself emperor with?

Liu Bei at least had the surname Liu, and Cao Pi received Liu Xie's abdication.

To some extent, both of them were related to orthodoxy.

And Sun Quan?

He was purely a separatist warlord who didn't occupy any orthodoxy!

Later generations say: Cao Wei has the backbone of Cao Wei, Shu Han has the romance of Shu Han.

Eastern Wu... has the rats of Eastern Wu.

The "rats of Eastern Wu" here refers less to the generals of Eastern Wu, and more to the decision-making layer of Eastern Wu headed by Sun Quan.

The time this fellow officially declared himself emperor in history was after the Battle of Shi Ting.

That is to say, the timid Sun Quan only dared to take that step nearly ten years after Liu Bei and Cao Pi declared themselves emperors.

And now.

The matter of Yuan Shu declaring himself emperor was simply a shocking bomb for the various warlords of Guandong!

Not long ago, everyone was still flying the banner of "campaigning against the Han traitor Dong Zhuo" to organize the anti-Dong coalition.

As a result, how long has it been?

You, Yuan Gonglu, actually did such a big thing as declaring yourself emperor behind our backs?

For a time.

All the warlords lowered their flags and silenced their drums.

This damn thing!

It's simply a slap in the face!

Not long ago, when they campaigned against Dong Zhuo, the slogans they shouted were really loud.

But now.

Yuan Shu, an important component of the coalition, had become a Han traitor in the true sense!

Where does this put everyone's face?

Besides the various warlords.

The major aristocratic clans were also extremely confused and puzzled about Yuan Shu declaring himself emperor.

Especially the Yizhou aristocratic group and Nanyang aristocratic group under Yuan Shu's rule.

Aristocrats, the banner they most often fly on weekdays is the "righteousness" hanging on their lips.

But now.

Yuan Shu's act of declaring himself emperor instantly made the "righteousness" in the mouths of the aristocrats lose all value.

Many of the Yizhou aristocratic group and Nanyang aristocratic group were descendants of the meritorious officials who followed Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu to overthrow Wang Mang.

This is not to say that they were very loyal to the Han family.

But rather, on the sinking ship of the Han family, the aristocrats could carry out moral kidnapping.

In the capacity of "loyal ministers of the Han," they did everything that only "rebels" would do.

But after being messed up by Yuan Shu.

Everyone really became rebels!

This...

The Yizhou aristocratic group and Nanyang aristocratic group were collectively stunned.

Regarding this.

Yuan Shu was still complacent.

He fantasized that the various aristocratic clans of Guandong would definitely increase their investment in him because of his act of declaring himself emperor.

Little did he know.

Even the Yizhou aristocratic group and Nanyang aristocratic group under his rule were already considering "withdrawing capital."

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Chang'an

In the Prime Minister's Mansion

After becoming "Prime Minister Gu," Gu Yi's life was still very leisurely.

Regarding government affairs, he had Li Ru, Zhang Song, Fa Zheng, Cheng Gongying, and others to help handle them.

Regarding military affairs, the army had many good generals such as Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Xu Rong, Huang Zhong, Gao Shun, Zhang He, Xu Huang, Pang De, Zhang Xiu, Zhang Ren, Wu Yi, Yan Xing, Han Hao, and Yan Yan.

Plus veterans like Hua Xiong, Li Jue, Guo Si, Fan Chou, and Zhang Ji.

It could be called full of talent.

Gu Yi, as the person in charge, only needed to coordinate from the center and make the optimal decision.

Hearing the news of Yuan Shu declaring himself emperor.