Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Even though Liu Bei's sudden idea was different from the established arrangements.

But no one would refute the King of Han at this moment, and they all bowed in response.

Immediately, at Liu Bei's signal, a close attendant presented the imperial edict to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei personally picked up the imperial edict and spread it out. His eyes fell on Li Ji who was standing with his hands behind his back beside him, and then he spoke.

"If I had no nobles, I would not be here today; if the Han Dynasty had no nobles, it would not be here today."

"Now we are enthroning our ministers and rewarding them according to their merits. Li Ji, the national hero, should be listed first in merit."

Li Ji was slightly startled, and when he came to his senses, he quickly went down the steps to salute.

However, Liu Bei stopped Li Ji first and spoke.

"The noble lord of the country should be on a high platform."

At this moment, Li Ji couldn't help but suspect that Liu Bei had planned this for a long time, otherwise he would not have specially asked him to accompany him on stage.

Under the gazes of countless people, Li Ji had no choice but to salute directly on the podium.

But Liu Bei did not rush to continue reading, but instead spoke in a low voice to Li Ji.

"When I was in poverty, I met Zikun who did not abandon me. I secretly vowed to treat him as a great man in the future. Today, I can finally fulfill this promise."

Immediately, Liu Bei held the imperial edict and spoke loudly.

"The talent and sentiment of the state scholar are unrivalled in the world, and his benevolence and virtues are known to the Han Dynasty. He has supported the Han Dynasty when it was about to collapse, and saved the people from danger. His achievements are hard to measure. Please accept my respect first."

As soon as he finished speaking, before Li Ji could react, Liu Bei bowed to Li Ji in front of all the people and ministers on the high platform where he had just offered sacrifices to heaven and ancestors.

Countless people were stunned by this bow. Even Li Ji stared at Liu Bei in a daze, his thoughts pausing for a moment.

However, as everyone gradually reacted, not only did no one speak out to stop Liu Bei, but many officials and generals also spontaneously bowed in the direction of Li Ji.

People can be easily deceived, but more often than not, their eyes are sharp.

Li Ji has been in charge of military and political affairs for many years, and has never sought any personal gain from it, nor has he deliberately suppressed others. His words and actions are as clear as a mirror, and he only has a public heart towards the Han Dynasty and the people.

In the Han Dynasty where corrupt officials have been rampant for many years, Li Ji is no longer just a clean stream, but has unknowingly become a benchmark.

In order to attract scholars to move south to Wu County, Li Ji made many high-profile moves and gradually became the chief of the counselors. Naturally, he gained a lot of hostility, and his every word and action was always criticized.

But over the years, not to mention the officials and people under his rule, even the countless people who were hostile to him in the past could not help but be convinced by Li Ji.

Even people like Xu You and Guo Tu no longer openly attacked Li Ji's virtue and intelligence.

Even Cao Cao, who was almost stink-ed out by Li Ji's scolding, frequently scolded Liu Bei for being hypocritical, but never accused or insulted Li Ji.

In such troubled times, how could the four states of Yu, Xu, Jing and Yang be so prosperous as they are today, and the people be able to live and work in peace and contentment? Who could doubt the achievements of these great men of the country?

Not only many officials and generals, but also many ordinary people outside the platform followed suit and saluted.

When Li Ji reacted and was about to stand up to stop him, Liu Bei pressed on Li Ji's shoulder and spoke first.

"Zikun, you deserve this gift."

Li Ji's eyes were red as he said, "My lord, how can I repay you even if I die?"

"The Han Dynasty does not need Zikun to be shattered to pieces. It is enough for Zikun to continue to steer the Han Dynasty and create a great prosperity."

Liu Bei answered, then let go of Li Ji, and then spoke again in a serious tone.

"In this chaotic time, Han thieves are rampant and have established themselves as a false king. In order to support the Han Dynasty and revive the Han Dynasty as soon as possible, I have re-established the position of Prime Minister and invite Guo Shihou to take on this important task." Prime Minister? !
Most likely, Liu Bei had discussed and considered his decisions regarding enfeoffment of ministers with Li Ji.

The only issue that Liu Bei did not discuss directly with Li Ji was his own appointment. However, he did secretly test Li Ji's attitude towards re-establishing the position of prime minister.

Therefore, Li Ji was not surprised by this.

Moreover, the blueprint that Li Ji wanted to realize in the Han Dynasty also required the authority of the prime minister, so Li Ji took a deep breath and opened his mouth to accept the offer.

As he was given the position of prime minister, Li Ji's heart, which had just calmed down, began to be troubled.

Being granted a title of nobility or appointed as prime minister is the dream of life.

It has been many years since I was granted the title of nobility, but I was appointed as prime minister just today.

However, after Liu Bei personally put the seal of prime minister that he had just made on Li Ji, Liu Bei picked up another royal edict.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he appointed Li Ji as the governor-general of the Han Dynasty and the governor of the military affairs of the Han Dynasty. Then he asked someone to bring the general's sword and tiger talisman. He personally tied the general's sword to Li Ji's waist and put the tiger talisman in Li Ji's hand, and said in a gentle voice.

"From now on, please Zikun continue to assist me in wiping out the bandits and restoring the Han Dynasty as soon as possible."

Li Ji lowered his head to glance at the sword on his waist, then raised his eyes to look at the officials and generals below, feeling mixed emotions.

Throughout the history of the Han Dynasty, there has never been a precedent for one person to hold the honor of both being the prime minister and the general.

Apparently, Liu Bei was still prepared to entrust all military and political affairs to Li Ji, and he must have secretly argued countless times with old ministers such as Liu Yu because of this.

This was an unprecedented event, and the resistance Liu Bei faced was undoubtedly enormous.

Therefore, Liu Bei was just playing a word game. Since Li Ji could not be both the general and the prime minister, he let Li Ji act as the general in the name of the governor.

It is conceivable that Liu Bei might not even establish the position of general as long as Li Ji was alive.

Even if someone was really promoted to the rank of general, his status would not be as high as that of Li Ji, the Grand Commander.

He was in charge of both military and political affairs and had enormous power.

In other words, if it had been someone else under Liu Bei's command, Li Ji would have felt that he would soon be killed by swords and axes.

But things had come to this point, and Liu Bei even deliberately concealed it from Li Ji, who had no idea of ​​it beforehand. Even if he wanted to change the situation, it was already too late.

In front of all the people, Li Ji had no choice but to accept the offer.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Li Ji agreed, was helped to stand up by Liu Bei, and turned to look at the people under the platform.

But at this moment, Li Ji was still a little confused, not to mention the officials and generals below the stage.

The first question is how to address Li Ji?
This honor of having both the prime minister and the commander-in-chief was also unprecedented in the Han Dynasty.

In the end, Liu Yu, who had been well prepared, was the first to bow and said.

"Meet the Prime Minister."

Immediately, with a leader in hand, all the officials and generals below the stage temporarily suppressed their other thoughts and bowed to Li Ji, who was standing on the platform with a seal on his waist and a sword on his waist and a tiger talisman in his hand.

"Meet the Prime Minister..."

Immediately afterwards, the people outside the high platform also shouted "Prime Minister", and the sound spread ten miles and echoed endlessly. (End of this chapter)