The Rebellious Officials and Traitors of the Late Han Dynasty

Chapter 380 Duke of Tang

Qin Shou nodded. What would it matter if he was crowned king? Could it change the current situation? Qin Shou didn't care about these things.

"My lord, there is no difference for you, but for the generals below, things are a little different. I hope my lord will understand." Sima Yi said solemnly.

In Sima Yi's eyes, Qin Shou is no longer just an individual at this moment. He is the representative of the entire Cavalry Army. If you don't move forward, what will happen to the people below?
Qin Shou listened in silence. At this time he finally understood Zhao Kuangyin's heart. Things had come to a certain point and the throne could not be given up just because you wanted to.

Qin Shou was more powerful than Zhao Kuangyin. After all, it was he who conquered the country. What contribution did Zhao Kuangyin make?
"If you don't ascend the throne, your soldiers will be disappointed. Please be considerate." Sima Yi continued to persuade.

Qin Shou knew that Sima Yi's words represented the opinions of most people in the army.

"My lord, it is a little early to claim the title of king now. It would be better to title yourself a duke first to test the world. When the time is right, it will not be too late to confer the title of king." Xu Shu suggested.

In fact, whether it is a prince or a duke, they are just a title, but in the minds of some people, they are a little different. Although it is an act of covering up one's own faults, it at least gives people a period of adaptation.

The soldiers also know your thoughts, and everyone has a goal to strive for. If you don't make progress, how can the people below you make progress?
"What Yuanzhi said makes sense. Let's do as Yuanzhi says." Qin Shou thought of this and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"My lord is wise." Jia Xu said immediately after the words fell.

"My lord is wise." Sima Yi and others also spoke up.

"My lord is from Bingzhou, which is Jin. I believe that my lord should be the Duke of Jin." Sima Yi said again.

After Qin Shou heard this, he glanced at the other person. The Duke of Jin and even the King of Jin in history were all his descendants and grandchildren. Unfortunately, their fate was not good and they ended up with their bloodline cut off.

Sima Yi was stunned by Qin Shou. Was there something wrong with his suggestion?

"It's not appropriate for the three families to divide Jin." Jia Xu saw it clearly from the side and immediately knew that Qin Shou liked this title, so he immediately spoke out to stop him.

He nodded in agreement to everyone.

"Yuanzhi, it was you who brought up this matter. Tell us about it." Qin Shou looked at Xu Shu and asked with a smile.

"The world is so big and the Qin is the most powerful among all the kings. Moreover, the Han replaced the Qin, and today the Qin replaced the Han. It's a reincarnation. Your lord's surname is Qin, so it's better to name the country Qin." Xu Shu said.

"Qin." Qin Shou knocked on the table, a hint of excitement on his face.

The Qin Dynasty was considered tyrannical in the eyes of the world, but in the eyes of later generations, it was quite powerful and could only have been achieved by a strong man.

"My lord, the Qin Dynasty is short-lived and cannot be maintained." Pang Tong snorted coldly.

Jia Xu and others looked at Pang Tong with horror. They didn't expect that this stubborn guy would give such a reason.

"Duke Qin is too noble. I am not as good as the First Emperor." Qin Shou thought for a moment and shook his head.

Everyone looked at Qin Shou deeply. They didn't expect that the tyrant in the eyes of the world actually had such a high status in Qin Shou's heart. He thought he was not as good as Qin Shihuang.

If this gets out, it will probably subvert people's perception.

In fact, Qin Shou thought he was not as good as Qin Shi Huang, and another problem was that the Qin Dynasty was too short. After he became emperor, the second emperor perished. Qin Shou did not want his kingdom to last only a few decades.

"My lord, you are from the land of Yao, so you can be the ruler of Tang." Xu Shu thought about it and said.

"Tang? Wherever the horses' hooves step on is Tang territory. Wherever the sword points to is Tang territory. Wherever the eyes look to is Tang territory." Qin Shou's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"Everywhere the horse's hooves step on is Tang territory." "Everywhere the sword points to is Tang territory."

"Everywhere you look, it's Tang territory."

Jia Xu and the others' eyes lit up immediately, and their faces showed enthusiasm. Although it was just a few words, it was so powerful and unstoppable that it made people feel surging.

"My lord is wise." Everyone praised.

"That must be Duke Tang! Send a message to Chang'an and let Zhong Yao and others take action!" After Qin Shou set the rules, he instructed Jia Xu and others.

He had never concealed his ambitions. Otherwise, what was the point of traveling to this world? Now that Hebei was in his hands and the world was set, was there any need to care about other things?
It's time to think about other things.

"promise."

After hearing this, everyone knew that Qin Shou had made up his mind, and they were all happy, as this meant that Qin Shou was a little closer to the throne.

In Chang'an City, Yang Biao threw the letter in his hand aside.

"Father." Yang Xiu walked in and saw Yang Biao's bleak look. He could only sigh in his heart.

"When is Qin Shou going to become emperor?" Yang Biao suddenly asked coldly.

Yang Xiu was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Father, why do you say that? When did the Prime Minister ever say he wanted to be emperor?"

"Humph, now the news has spread all over Chang'an. Everyone is saying that Qin Shou's next step is to become emperor. Don't you know?" Yang Biao looked at his son with disdain. He thought his son was deceiving him.

"Father, you are joking. Who is the prime minister? He is very clear-headed. How could he declare himself emperor at this time? It must be a rumor among the people and cannot be believed." Yang Xiu said confidently.

After all, he was an important official of the Cavalry Army. Becoming emperor was a big deal and it was impossible for Qin Shou not to discuss it with his subordinates, so he thought it must be fake.

Yang Biao felt slightly relieved after hearing this.

"But, father, the prime minister is wise and brave, and his achievements far exceed those of other emperors of the Han Dynasty. Even if he does not become emperor now, it is only a matter of time before he becomes emperor." But Yang Xiu said quickly.

Yang Biao's eyes were filled with anger as he glared at his son.

"It's ridiculous! As a descendant of the Yang family, you have been blessed by the emperor for generations. How could you do such a thing? Aren't you afraid of meeting your ancestors after you die?" Yang Biao was furious.

He had been a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty all his life, but in the end, he gave birth to such a son who even advocated for the traitor. How could he not be angry?

"Father, when people in the streets discuss our lord ascending the throne to become emperor, it means that this is the general trend. The majesty of the Han Dynasty has long disappeared, and we should follow the will of the people." Yang Xiu chuckled.

"What a joke! Qin Shou, a clerk, wants to be the emperor?" Yang Biao could hardly hide his sarcasm and disdain in his words.

"Emperor Gaozu was only a village headman, yet he could ascend the throne and be crowned emperor. Why can't you, my lord?" Yang Xiu retorted, "Father, this is the general trend. Even if you are not satisfied, you cannot openly oppose it. Otherwise, the lives of the entire Yang family will be in danger."

"Does he dare to kill my entire family?" Yang Biao cursed angrily.

But even though he was cursing, his eyes were wandering and he finally sighed.

(End of this chapter)