Lu Xuan received the news that Yang Biao had arrived at the General's Mansion and came to the gate to greet him personally. Yang Biao held a talisman in his hand and called, representing the emperor, who conferred the title of King of Wu on Lu Xuan, ruling over the four states of Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Xuzhou and Yuzhou.
After Yang Biao read out the edict and Lu Xuan accepted it, Yang Biao pointed to the carriage behind him and introduced: "King Wu, the woman Tang Ji whom your majesty has granted marriage to is in the carriage."
The attendant lifted up the carriage door curtain.
Tang Ji got out of the carriage.
She was twenty years old, wearing a plain robe, light makeup, and a large cloak to keep out the cold.
Tang Ji has an oval face and delicate eyebrows, which gives people an extremely soft feeling. But between her eyebrows, there seemed to be a hint of sadness that couldn't be resolved. Tang Ji became Liu Bian's concubine when she was more than ten years old. After Liu Bian's death, she returned to her hometown. Her father wanted her to remarry several times.
However, Tang Ji refused.
This time, Tang Ji was granted a marriage to Lu Xuan by the court and became Lu Xuan's concubine. Tang Ji could not refuse and had no choice but to come south.
Tang Ji bowed and said, "I pay homage to the King of Wu."
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up when he saw Tang Ji. This woman gave people a different feeling. She seemed to be born with deep sorrow, and I felt pity for the weak Liu Fufeng, as if she was a sick beauty.
Lu Xuan nodded and did not say much to Tang Ji. He looked at Yang Biao and said, "Mr. Yang has arrived in Shu County. Why don't you stay and witness me offering sacrifices to heaven and proclaiming myself king on December 12th?"
Yang Biao solemnly said: "I appreciate King Wu's good intentions. King Wu will formally offer sacrifices and proclaim himself king. I congratulate you. However, I have to rush back to resume my life, so I won't stay. I hope King Wu will be prosperous forever."
He was still a big man at heart.
Therefore, he didn't want to see Lu Xuan become king.
Lu Xuan didn't force it, but he still persuaded Yang Biao to stay for dinner. Yang Biao did not refuse this arrangement. Lu Xuan asked Tang Ji to live in a separate courtyard in his house, and then called Yang Xiu to help Yang Biao.
After the banquet was over, Lu Xuan sent Yang Biao away before returning to the hall and inviting civil servants and generals to the hall.
This time, all the officials in Shu County including Jia Xu, Lu Su, Gu Yong, Xu Shu, Chen Deng, Zhang Zhao, Kuai Yue and other civil servants, as well as Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Guan Yu, Xu Chu and other military generals, all arrived.
Lu Xuan glanced at everyone present and said in a deep voice: "Today, I have good news for you. The imperial court arranged for Yang Biao to be an envoy to Shu County to deliver the decree and confer me the title of King of Wu."
boom! !
The hall exploded instantly.
Everyone's face looked ecstatic and extremely excited. Many people were aware of the previous preparations for Lu Xuan to become king, but from beginning to end, Lu Xuan did not give a clear notice that he would become king, nor did he really announce it to the outside world.
As a result, news and discussions have been rampant, and now there is finally a clear result.
It’s not about making yourself king.
It was the imperial court who conferred the title of King of Wu.
At this moment, everyone realized that there was something different. Lu Xuan's throne was granted by the imperial court. Such a king of Wu had different gold content and was more legal than Yuan Shao's Pheasant Jin King.
Zhang Zhao was excited and took the lead to stand up, clasping his hands together, bowing and saying: "Your Majesty, Zhang Zhao, pays homage to your Majesty."
"Meet the king."
Gu Yong stood up and saluted.
"Meet the King."
Jia Xu, Chen Deng, Kuai Yue, Guan Yu, Zhang Liao and other civil and military generals all stood up and saluted. Everyone was extremely excited, happy for Lu Xuan and themselves.
Lu Xuan became king and established himself in the south, and since then he has truly sealed the territory and split the land.
Those who follow Lu Xuan have a bright future.
Lu Xuan looked at the excited officials below, with a faint smile on his face, and waved his hands: "Gentlemen, please sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Everyone bowed and sat down again.
Lu Xuan's expression was very calm, and he said in a deep voice: "The imperial court has issued an edict to confer me the title of King of Wu. Next, we need to further arrange the affairs of the ancestral temple, and officially sacrifice and declare the king on December 12th to announce the world. This matter , Li Cao is responsible for making proper arrangements."
"I take orders"
Xu Shu stood up and answered.
After he followed Lu Xuan, he had been working in Licao, responsible for education and many things in the Five Classics Hall. Xu Shu didn't think anything of it. He was used to days like this, after all, he needed someone in the rear.
Now, he comes in handy.
Lu Xuan nodded and further said: "The second thing is that I call myself queen. Although the official positions of officials in various places will not change, there must be rewards. Whether they are civil servants or military generals, they will be rewarded based on their merits. "
"When it comes to commendations and rewards for military generals, we will discuss them with the soldiers."
"Those who serve in the army only focus on fighting and making princes and generals. This is their only expectation. Nothing can go wrong and everything must be properly arranged. When I officially become the king, I will reward them one by one. In addition, ordinary people in the local area Officials and ordinary soldiers in the army should also be commended."
It was a big deal for Lu Xuan to be crowned king.
After Lu Xuan benefited himself, he must also bless the world and give hope and benefits to the people below him.
This is the key of keys.
"I accept your order."
Zhang Zhao answered again.
Not only him, but everyone was excited, especially the representatives of the generals in the army, such as Zhang Liao, Xu Chu and others. Although he could not worship the prime minister, Lu Xuan became the king, and many people could be made marquises.
Even the most ordinary Tinghou is different. As for the Marquis of the Township and the Marquis of the County, that is a bit far away, but having a title is different.
A title is a status symbol.
Lu Xuan said again: "Third, I am about to become the king, and the four southern states will be merged into the Kingdom of Wu. In this case, each Cao Cao will be officially renamed. They will no longer be called Cao, but will be called Bu, Li Bu, Hu Bu, Hu Bu, The Ministry of War and six other departments.”
"I accept your order."
Zhang Zhao, Xu Shu, Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and other officials from various ministries responded in unison.
Everyone looked excited.
The ministries have not changed much from what they did before, but in fact, the power is different.
Lu Xuan nodded and said again: "Gu Yong is responsible for establishing the Yushitai and officially serves as the Yushidao."
"I accept your order."
Gu Yong answered again.
His expression was calm and unchanged. What he did was the Yushitai's, except that he was also responsible for intelligence.
Lu Xuan's eyes turned to Chen Deng and said: "Chen Deng established the Embroidered Clothes Guard and served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Embroidered Clothes Guards, responsible for supervising all officials of the Wu Kingdom."
"I accept your order!"
Chen Deng's eyes were bright and he answered loudly.
He glanced at all the officials, and many of them had complicated expressions. Chen Deng's embroidered clothes guard was modified from the embroidered clothes envoy during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Even the Jinyiwei, who became famous in later generations, was actually slightly modified on the basis of the Embroidered Clothes Envoy.
Essentially, it's the same truth.
However, Chen Deng is like a mad dog, very powerful. Now that Chen Deng is in power, there is nothing the officials can do.
Lu Xuan made no adjustments to Lu Su, Jia Xu and others. These people were military advisors and there was no need for them at the moment. He arranged various matters one by one, dismissed everyone, and let the people below make arrangements.
Lu Xuan finished arranging things and went to the backyard. After seeing Tang Ji, he smiled and said: "You are married now and can live a peaceful life without any burden. If there is anything you don't understand or need, Just go to the princess directly."
The princess must be Da Qiao.
This is not controversial.
Tang Ji nodded, bowed and said, "I will remember your Majesty's instructions."
Lu Xuan didn't stay long and left directly, which surprised Tang Ji. She heard that Lu Xuan was lustful, but Lu Xuan came to make arrangements, looked at her twice, and left without saying anything or taking any further action.
Lu Xuan returned to the study and got busy again.
On December 12th, there will be sacrifices and kings, and there are too many things for Lu Xuan to arrange. Although Lu Xuan was assisted by Zhuge Jin, Yang Xiu, Kan Ze and Lu Xun, many things were reported, all of which required Lu Xuan to make decisions, so he was naturally busy.
As time passed day by day, countless people learned about the news that the imperial court had decreed Lu Xuan to be the King of Wu, and public opinion grew.
Shu County is already in a state of excitement.
In a blink of an eye, it’s December 12th.
