After Yan Xiang returned to Shouchun, he immediately arranged for Lu Su to live in the post house, and then came to the general's mansion to ask for an audience with Yuan Shu.
When Yuan Shu heard that Yan Xiang was back, he immediately came out to meet him.
When he saw Yan Xiang, he asked: "Is it true or false that I saw the jade seal?"
Yan Xiang spoke more conservatively, "Back to my lord, I don't see anything wrong with that jade seal."
Yuan Shu was overjoyed and said, "So the jade seal is real, hahahaha, Yan Xiang, you have made a great contribution to your mission to Jiangdong this time.
I will reward you with ten gold pieces and a hundred pieces of cloth."
Yan Xiang opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to tell Yuan Shu that just because he couldn't see the problem didn't mean the jade seal was real.
However, seeing Yuan Shu's happy attitude, he knew that what he said was in vain, and he might even offend Yuan Shu.
Unhappy, I had to hand over my hand and say thank you: "Thank you, Lord" Yuan Shu found Yang Hong and asked him to discuss with Lu Su the matter of truce and alliance with Jiangdong.
Although the negotiations lasted for several days, they finally went smoothly.
The two parties signed an alliance on the edge of Chang'an.
Yuan Shao withdrew his troops, and Sun Ce sent someone to send the jade seal across the river to Yuan Shu.
Yuan Shu was overjoyed to receive the imperial seal and began to plan for proclaiming himself emperor.
Sun Ce stabilized Yuan Shu and began to integrate internally.
He had just occupied Danyang and Wu Commandery, and his prestige among the people was insufficient, and the officials were not convinced.
He needed time to integrate the superiors and the people, and strive to achieve victory in the shortest possible time.
Build Danyang and Wujun into the most stable base areas.
Taishi Ci also quickly stabilized Yuzhang County and Kuaiji County, and began secretly planning to attack Zhang Xian.
Zhang Xian and his son had no big ambitions and lived a leisurely life in Changsha County.
On the fifth day of September, Taishi Ci led his army from Yichun to attack Changsha City.
Along the way, they captured Liling, Jianning and other counties, and suddenly reached the gates of Changsha City.
Zhang Xian and his son, who were in a state of drunkenness and dreams, were completely unprepared.
The defensive equipment and supplies on the Changsha city wall were also insufficiently prepared.
After Tai Shici's fierce attack for a long time, the defenders on the city wall were killed and dispersed, and the city of Changsha was destroyed.
Zhang Xian and his son, as well as a large number of officials in Changsha, were captured.
Taishi Ci sent people to escort Zhang Xian and his son to Chang'an to be handed over to the court for disposal.
The troops escorting Zhang Xian and his son passed through Liu Biao's territory, but Liu Biao's people did not dare to stop them, and the journey was smooth.
Zhang Xian's chariot was named Han Xuan.
After being captured, he was the first to choose to surrender.
Later, other officials also surrendered.
Taishi Ci was very happy and appointed Han Xuan as his chariot to assist him in handling the affairs of Changsha County.
Government affairs.
After the city of Changsha was captured, all counties within the territory surrendered one after another and expressed their surrender.
Taishi Ci quickly pacified the counties in Changsha County.
Soon, the imperial court's decree arrived, appointing Tai Shici as General Annan and still serving as the governor of Yuzhang, Yu Fan as the governor of Changsha, and Mi Heng as the governor of Kuaiji.
Now everyone in the world understands that Taishi Ci is a member of the imperial court.
Sun Ce feels an unprecedented crisis, and Liu Biao is also worried about it.
Now his south, east, west and north are the territory of the imperial court.
Only Jin, the prefect of Wuling, Xuan is his person.
Shouchun.
Yuan Shu has been inflated since he got the Chuanguo Jade Seal.
He would spend an hour every night to lock himself in a secret room and admire the Chuanguo Jade Seal, as if this thing had infinite magic power to attract him.
After two months of this, Yuan Shu finally couldn't bear it any longer.
He summoned several advisers and close subordinate generals and said: "Now that I have the imperial seal in my hand, if I become emperor and have the rightful name, I can do it."
The emperor's name commands the world, and those who do not obey will be killed.
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I don't know what you think."
As Yuan Shu's disciple, Yuan Yin was the first to stand up and express his support: "My lord's words are very true, and I agree that there are millions of people under my lord now, and tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, which is no worse than the imperial court.
As for the Hebei Yuan Shao is even more incomparable to my lord."
"There are thousands of generals under my lord's command, including Zhang Xun, Ji Ling, Liu Xun, Qiao Rui, Lei Bo, Chen Lan, Li Feng, Liang Gang, Lejiu and other powerful generals."
"My lord also has the chief minister Yang Hong, the lord Bo Yanxiang and other advisers with outstanding resourcefulness.
Let me ask the princes in the world who can match the lord.
Since the lord has the national jade seal in his hand, it means that the lord is the true dragon emperor who is destined to be destined."
Yuan Shu looked at Yang Hong and asked, "Yang Changshi, what do you think?"
Yang Hong was trusted by Yuan Shu, but he also knew that Yuan Shu had long wanted to become emperor.
If he tried to dissuade him at this time, he would definitely be disgusted by Yuan Shu and even alienate him from now on.
He hesitated for a moment, stood up and cupped his hands and said: "I agree with what Yuan is doing."
"I said, now is the time for my lord to proclaim himself emperor.
If my lord proclaims himself emperor, the morale of the army and the people will be high.
If we send out troops to fight, we will definitely be invincible."
Yuan Shu was overjoyed and laughed happily: "Hahaha, okay, since you all agree, then" At this time, Yan Xiang stood up and cupped his hands and said: "My lord, I think your lord should think twice."
Yuan Shu was unhappy and asked with a bad face: "What do you mean by this?"
Yan Xiang said sincerely: "My lord, my lord's current strength and prestige are not enough to claim the title of emperor.
Although my lord has the national jade seal in his hand, my subordinates still suggest that my lord wait for a few years and wait until our strength becomes stronger before we consider it."
Not too late” "My lord, you must understand that although we have formed an alliance with Sun Ce, both parties actually understand that this is the case.
This alliance is not reliable, which means that we are still surrounded by enemies on all sides.
If someone instigates us, once we are besieged, we will be destroyed.
Sooner or later, even if we are attacked by one of the parties, if we lose, we will not even be able to move reinforcements.
I think it is not the time for the lord to proclaim himself emperor."
Yuan Shu was still unhappy and asked: "It's not the right time yet, then when do you think is the most suitable time?"
"Lord, we must at least have a stable rear.
If we can capture Jiangdong, occupy the entire territory of Yangzhou, use the Yangtze River natural moat as a barrier, and train a large number of naval warships, then who can do anything to defeat my lord?
By then, my lord will call me No one can do anything to you."
Yuan Shu angrily scolded: "Aren't you talking nonsense?
This general has just formed an alliance with Sun Ce, but you asked me to go and fight him again.
People in the world still think that this general is a villain who can't keep his word.
How can this general stand in the world?"
If it's done, he can become emperor.
The matter is settled, Yang Hong, you will handle the relevant ceremony matters Yuan Yin.
After I become the emperor, I will definitely reward the meritorious officials.
You draw up a list of the meritorious officials and show it to the general first.
I will give it to the general.
Make a decision again” "Yes, lord" the two of them took over.
Within two months, Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, the country was named Cheng, and the reign was named Zhonghan.
As soon as this news came out, the world was shocked, and the first one was the Han Dynasty.
Chang'an City, Weiyang Palace.
There were many Wencheng generals in the front hall, and hundreds of people crowded the entire front hall.
This was the largest number of people attending court since Liu Bian's registration.
Liu Bian knelt down behind the imperial case, with his hands clenched in fists, and his face showed anger.
He beat the imperial case and said angrily: "Yuan Shu is really audacious.
He dared to forge the imperial seal to establish the country and claim the throne.
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The emperor is really guilty of this crime."
Uncle, you are the regent, how should you deal with this matter?"
Although Liu Bian has a cowardly character, he still has some anger as an emperor.
Everyone knows that there are no two days in the sky and no two masters in the country.
Now, another emperor has appeared in the territory of the Han Dynasty, and he has openly forged a jade seal to proclaim the emperor and establish the country. , this was obviously a slap in his face, and he couldn't bear it now no matter how angry he was.
Liu Cheng stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, I have discussed it with the princes of the imperial court, and they all agreed that Yuan Shu's unfaithful behavior will never be tolerated.
An edict should be issued to the princes of the world to attack the traitor Yuan Shu.
The imperial court also wants to He actively mobilized troops and horses, prepared food and fodder, sent generals to lead the army, and vowed not to give up until he killed Yuan Shu.
He also asked your majesty to order someone to draft an imperial edict and issue it to the world."
Liu Bian asked: "To whom can the edict be sent?"
Liu Chengdao: "Bordering the area controlled by Yuan Shu are Liu Bei, Lu Bu, Cao Cao, Liu Biao, Tai Shi Ci, Sun Ce and others.
Your Majesty's decree can be announced to these princes."
"Okay."
Liu Bian immediately ordered the officials of the Shaofu to draft the edict.
The minister ordered Xun Yu to polish it and then copy it in fair handwriting.
The emperor used the seal to write several edicts in succession, and copied countless edicts and issued them to the world.
The imperial edict issued by the emperor to attack Yuan Shu gave the princes a legitimate opportunity to seize the territory.
If you don't grab it, it will be in vain.
If you do, it will be in vain.
With so many princes besieging him, Yuan Shu has no way to resist.
But when the princes from all walks of life came to Shouchun with their troops and horses, Yuan Shu began to decide to compete with the heroes of the world.
He immediately ordered Ji Ling to lead 20,000 troops to fight against Liu Bei and Lu Bu, and ordered Zhang Xun to lead 20,000 troops to fight against Cao Cao.
Lei Bo and Chen Lan stationed 10,000 troops on the riverside to guard against Sun Ce, ordered Lujiang Governor Liu Xun to guard against Taishi Ci and Liu Biao, and ordered Lejiu to lead 10,000 troops to guard Runan.
Although the princes sent troops, they all stopped and went.
No one was willing to fight Yuan Shu first.
Everyone knew that whoever fought Yuan Shu first would definitely become Yuan Shu's biggest enemy, and Yuan Shu would mobilize heavy troops to attack him.
This crusade lasted from the end of 197 AD until the autumn of 198 AD before it officially started.
The first to launch the attack was Liu Bei.
Liu Bei regarded himself as the clan leader of the Han Dynasty and vowed to maintain the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty.
Ji Ling was at odds with Liu Bei at the beginning, and neither side could do anything to the other, but Lu Bu unexpectedly led his troops to attack and take advantage of the situation.
Ji Ling suddenly couldn't hold on any longer and was defeated one after another.
Lu Bu did not pursue for the time being, but Liu Bei did not intend to let Yuan Shu go, and led Guan Yu and other generals to pursue Ji Ling.
Cao Cao did not dare to be lonely anymore, and personally led his troops from the territory of Pei to Runan, and soon approached Shouchun.
Zhang Xun, who was defending Cao Cao, could not resist and retreated one after another.
Yuan Shu couldn't sit still in Shouchun, fearing that Liu Bei, Cao Cao and others would surround Shouchun and be captured alive, so he immediately fled to Runan with his ministers and soldiers, planning to go north from Runan to join Yuan Shao.
But at this time, the imperial court had sent Zhang He, who was guarding Nanyang, to invade Runan with 10,000 troops, blocking Yuan Shu's northward passage.
Yingchuan, Chen State, Liang State and Chenliu County are now under the control of the imperial court.
Even if Yuan Shu has wings, he cannot fly to Yuan Shao's territory.
Yuan Shu was blocked and had to return to Shouchun, but died of illness on the way.
Yang Hong, Yan Xiang, Yuan Yin and others led soldiers to guard Yuan Shu's coffin and went to Lujiang to join Liu Xun
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