Wu Nian finished speaking.
There was silence in the big tent. Some people looked happy and excited. Some people showed doubts.
Cao Hua, the academician who served as lecturer, came out of the queue, bowed his hands and said in salute: "Your Majesty, the court was discussing earlier. Some ministers wrote to the King to ascend the throne of the emperor. However, the King declined on the grounds that the country is small and the people are few."
"Why are you so anxious now?"
"The capital of Chu is still in the hands of the Chu State. It is guarded by more than 100,000 people including the Xiong Wuwo Army and the Jingying Camp."
All agree.
As long as he is not a fool, he will not disobey Wu Nian in proclaiming himself emperor.
But doubts are really doubts.
Wu Nian smiled and shook his head: "This moment, that moment."
"In the eyes of the people of the Central Plains, I established the Han Kingdom outside the Pass. I am just a barbarian who lives in a corner. The title of King of Han is enough."
"But now that I have entered the pass, it is not enough. I must be the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Only then can I compete with the Emperor of Chu for the world."
"To become emperor, you must be quick."
"As for the capital of Chu, I believe that it won't be long before Emperor Daojun can no longer hold on and abandons the city and flees. After all, if my army occupies Hebei, he will not be able to escape."
Speaking of this, Wu Nian showed a sneer on his face.
As long as Emperor Daojun does not escape, it will not be that easy for him to occupy Hebei.
But does Emperor Daojun dare not to escape?
Although Chu Du is still in the hands of Emperor Daojun, he is already confident of victory.
"Yes." Cao Hua understood and bowed to retreat. Immediately, the imperial edict was drafted by the ministers and sent outside the customs.
The Han Dynasty moved its capital.
...........
Chudu.
The city gates everywhere were tightly closed. Xiong Wuwo's 80,000 elite horse and infantry troops completely took over the city defense. There are many soldiers on the city wall.
His soldiers are indeed elite, a little nervous, but with high morale.
The troops from the Beijing camp who were originally supposed to be responsible for the defense of the capital became auxiliary troops instead. They moved around the city, plundered anything that could be used, and moved it up the city wall as supplies for city defense.
There are also iron tools that can be collected and melted to make weapons and armor.
Martial law has also been imposed in the city. It is open for a period of time every day so that people can go out to buy food, salt and other daily necessities.
At other times, anyone who dares to move around in the city will be treated carefully.
kill!
The city was filled with fear and uneasiness.
The people are fine. Although many people believe that Wu Nian is three feet tall, has a waist circumference of three feet, and likes to eat human flesh, some people don't believe it.
If Han soldiers enter the capital of Chu, it might be a good thing.
But the powerful, aristocratic families, etc. are in chaos.
Once the Han army invades the capital of Chu, their status, privileges, wealth, and even their lives will all be in vain.
thus.
Two voices appeared in the city.
One is to advocate holding on to the capital of Chu and calling on soldiers from the Central Plains to protect King Qin.
One is to advocate taking advantage of the situation where places like Baoding and Zhengding are not lost. Hurry up and let Xiong leave Chu without my protection and move the capital to Nanjing.
Hebei doesn’t want it anymore. We guard the area south of the Yellow River and confront the Han Kingdom.
Although there is no great unification. But at least there is a pattern of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, which is a corner of peace.
About this matter.
The court has had many discussions, but to no avail.
morning.
The sun shines down and shines on the tiles of the palace, showing the majesty of the palace.
Inside the Yangxin Hall.
Emperor Daojun was wearing a dragon robe and a golden-winged benevolent crown. His eyes were black and bloodshot, and he looked haggard.
Below are all important civil and military ministers.
However, it is not fully staffed.
Many people took time off due to illness.
Chen Zhangyuan, the chief minister of the cabinet, came out, bowed to Emperor Daojun and said: "Your Majesty, the Han army is attacking everywhere now. There is not much time left for us to go south."
"I think the capital should be moved immediately."
"It's urgent."
"I second the proposal."
"I also second my opinion."
Many officials and nobles stood up, and the call to move the capital suddenly became loud.
A few people's faces were ashen. Xiong Wuwo stood up, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed three times to Emperor Daojun, making a thumping sound. When he looked up, his forehead was already red.
His face was full of begging, and he said: "Your Majesty. Please believe in me. I will definitely be able to defend the capital. Please also believe in the work of your Majesty."
"As long as soldiers and horses from all walks of life in the Central Plains go north to Hebei, they will definitely be able to hold a stalemate with the Han army."
"The bear has no self. If you say you can hold on, you will definitely be able to hold on? You have even given up on Shanhaiguan."
"Yes. If there was Shanhaiguan, the Han army would be nothing. But you abandoned Shanhaiguan and now you are talking about guarding the capital. You are making a joke with His Majesty's life."
"Your Majesty. Please don't listen to Xiong Wuwo's words. Please order the relocation of the capital as soon as possible, without delay."
Many officials and dignitaries criticized Xiong Wuwo verbally and in writing. They wanted to leave Chudu, the land of right and wrong, and escape to the south.
Hebei is terrible.
The Han army outside the city was terrifying.
Must run away.
Xiong Wuwo couldn't argue, so he could only kowtow and pray, and blood gradually started to flow from his forehead.
Emperor Daojun looked at him and was a little moved. But after thinking again and again, he gritted his teeth and said, "I have decided. Move the capital to Nanjing."
"General Xiong. You are responsible for guarding."
"The cabinet is responsible for relocating the capital."
"Your Majesty is wise."
Many officials and nobles were immediately overjoyed and bowed down one after another to praise the Taojun Emperor.
exactly. Run now.
Xiong Wuwo and a few ministers looked livid and raised their heads to look at Emperor Daojun in disbelief.
Emperor Daojun looked at the eyes of these people and felt as if he was on pins and needles, so he waved his sleeves, stood up and turned around to leave. The eunuch beside him quickly followed.
The ministers also left quickly.
In the end, only Xiong Wuwo was left kneeling, alone and very pitiful.
A full quarter of an hour passed. Xiong Wuwo sighed and stood up, but because he had been kneeling for a long time, his legs were numb and he almost fell to the ground.
"The country is about to perish. There must be loyal ministers. It's a good time for me, Xiong Wuwo, to catch up." Xiong Wuwo smiled bitterly, shook his head and turned around, leaving the Yangxin Hall desolately.
After leaving the palace, Xiong Wuwo went back to his yamen and immediately got into work.
Now that things have come to this point, there is only one way to go.
You can't just give up the burden.
Moving the capital is an important matter for any country.
Even in peacetime, repeated discussions are required.
What's more, it's a time of war.
Now, it sounds better to say that the capital is moved, but to say worse, it means moving the capital. It can also be said that the Chu State was destroyed.
Just like the Northern Song Dynasty turned into the Southern Song Dynasty.
Is that still the Song Dynasty?
No matter how difficult it is, we have to do it.
Xiong Wuwo planned all aspects of things and was very decent.
His 80,000-horse infantry did not fall into chaos because of this.
The day passes and the night falls.
After Xiong Wuwo had dinner, he dragged his tired body and planned to go to bed.
too tired.
He felt that he would fall asleep once he got into bed. at this time. A soldier came in from outside, bowed to Xiong Wuwo and said, "General. King Jin wants to see you."
"Huh?" Xiong Wu thought it was strange. It was already night, and the prince Jin Wang came to see himself, a general.
When Xiong Wuwo saw King Jin, he took a deep breath.
The dignified King Jin went out without any guard of honor. There are only ten followers.
King Jin was also wearing casual clothes and looked like an ordinary official.
