The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 421 Asking for Title (Second Change)

Everyone under Yuan Shang must have heard the legend of Xu Fu. He was a native of Qi during the Qin Dynasty and a famous alchemist at that time.

Xu Fu was erudite and talented, proficient in medicine, astronomy, navigation and other knowledge.

In the 28th year of Qin Shihuang, Yingzheng sent Xu Fu to go on a long voyage when he was on his first cruise on the sea. He never thought that Xu Fu would never return.

"Historical Records" records, "Xu Fu got the plains and Guangze, and the King of Zhi did not come."

This story tells us two truths. The first truth is that the panacea for immortality does not exist in this world, and it is useless to seek it.

The second reason tells us that if we are a leader, we should not place our dreams and obligations on a subordinate casually, because while entrusting our dreams, we must also give him power. If you are under jurisdiction, the result is to let you go.

When Gan Ning heard Yuan Shang talking about Xu Fu, he couldn't help feeling a little nervous, he raised his eyes slightly, and looked at Yuan Shang anxiously.

"My lord's opponent for the last general, isn't it Xu Fu?"

Yuan Shang smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, it's not him. That old guy has been dead for more than 400 years, and his mother probably wouldn't even recognize his mother if he picks up his bones."

Gan Ning breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words.

Yuan Shangdao: "There are rumors that Xu Fu established himself as king in an archipelago in the East China Sea after his voyage to the east. He abandoned all the tasks assigned to him by Qin Shihuang and became the owner of the island. .”

Jushou coughed heavily, looked at Yuan Shang with dissatisfaction and said, "My lord, the place you are pointing at is Xiematai, right?"

"Ah?" Yuan Shang was a little confused when he heard the words: "Why...do you know that place?"

Ju Shou sighed, and said: "My lord, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand, you can ask! What about Xu Fu's trip to the archipelago, domineering, won't it make people laugh if it spreads?"

Yuan Shang smiled ashamedly. He really didn't expect that people in this era had contacts with Japan. He thought his remarks today were very fresh.

Jushou cleared his throat, and said: "My lord, the place mentioned in the mouth of the mouth should be the Yamatai of the Wa Kingdom outside the East China Sea. During Emperor Guangwu's time, the owner of this island sent people to pay homage to our Han territory. At that time, Emperor Guangwu In order to strengthen the relationship between neighbors, the envoy was bestowed with a golden seal, and he was personally called "Wo Wang Wa Shi". After that, the two countries have continued to communicate, but in recent years, the princes of China and Turkey have stood side by side, each competing for success, and the communication with the outside world is not close. The Yamatai Kingdom and I rarely move around, but if Ju remembers correctly, the last time the Yamatai Kingdom came to court, there seemed to be internal turmoil in the country, and there were many wars, and it was not peaceful."

Yuan Shang heard the words, slapped the table heavily, and said: "Yes, it is this Xiematai! It would be even better if there is a record, it shows that our Han Dynasty already had a route to its island! Gan Ning, train yourselves well. The navy! When the time comes, go east to Yamatai and take down this Japanese country!"

Gan Ning didn't know the depth, he cupped his hands carelessly: "Leave it to me!"

"Nonsense!" The frustrated beard trembled: "This Xiematai and my big man are also considered neighbors. They have never said that they are close, but they are good friends. How can they be easily attacked? Besides, it is said that the power of the Xiematai Japanese country is not to be tolerated. Xiao Wang, there are more than [-] small island countries under its jurisdiction, and we are enemies to the south, why go to the dangerous sea to provoke them?"

Yuan Shang shook his head when he heard the words and said: "It's still the same sentence. There are no eternal friends or eternal enemies between the two countries. If you kiss us now, you may not be able to deal with it one day. Plan ahead! As for the evil Matai As for strength, let’s see and talk about it...Gan Ning still focuses on training sailors first, and by the way, it’s best to go to sea to communicate with this island country, keep in touch, and see how strong they are? Fight if you can, fight if you can’t We have established a good relationship with them a long time ago... Besides, there is nothing wrong with being stronger. If Gan Ning's navy can conquer a big country with more than [-] vassals in the future, it will prove that our navy It's done! Why be afraid of Soochow?"

Ju Shou was taken aback when he heard the words, then heaved a long sigh.

"Come on, just make a fuss. It's fine, wondering what an island country is doing? Sick~~"

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In order to form the naval army, a series of other big moves were made in Hebei. For a while, the pressure on the high-level people in Yecheng seemed to increase a lot, and there were more trivial matters in their hands than before.

The first is to build a navy to repair the port, the second is to instigate Tuoba Liwei and Tadun to expand westward, and the third is to negotiate with the Xianbei Huns to enter the country.

Just as the civil and military forces in Yecheng were busy preparing for these events and making plans, Xu Du's spies Feige sent a letter and brought a big news.

The imperial court abolished the Sangong and reset the prime minister!

"Is Cao Zhi the prime minister?" Yuan Shang looked at Zhang Yan, who was in charge of collecting intelligence from various places, and asked.

Zhang Yan nodded and said: "Yes! The imperial court conferred and rewarded 27 officials in Beijing this time! It also abolished the three princes and reset the phase. As Cao Zhi, this position naturally belongs to him!"

Yuan Shang rubbed his chin, his eyes wrinkled slightly.

"This kid, he became the prime minister at a young age, and he is not bad."

Zhang Yan pondered for a while and said, "My lord, at this point, my subordinates have a worry."

Yuan Shang looked up at him and said, "What worries?"

Zhang Yan frowned and said: "In the past, Cao Cao was ranked as the Supreme Sikong, and my lord was in the position of Jiuqing Weiwei. Although he was a head short, the opponent was Cao Cao after all, and he had the power, so that's fine, but now even Cao Cao's sons have all become prime ministers, ruling over all the officials, civil and military in the world. There are tens of thousands of people under one person. It’s a bit unreasonable to be in the position, so it will be detrimental to the lord’s reputation among the scholars.”

Yuan Shang couldn't help thinking when he heard the words.

Zhang Yan was born as a bandit, and everyone has seen the truth in this. How should the world's scholars and elites view this matter?

Yuan Shang tapped lightly on the table and said, "Then according to your opinion, how to handle this matter?"

Zhang Yan gritted his teeth and said, "What else can I do? I want an official! The position of prime minister is above the three princes, and he is the leader of all civil and military officials. It may be impossible to ask Cao Zhi to hand it over, but at least he must have a similar name. That's it. Only then will the lord's morale not suffer."

Yuan Shang thought for a while, and said, "Then, in your opinion, what kind of official position do you want?"

Zhang Yan bared her teeth and said, "The highest official position below the prime minister is undoubtedly the title of Grand General, but the title of Grand General has always been given to those with great power or relatives, such as Dou Xian, Deng Zhi, Liang Ji, etc. How can my lord be called together with these people? Besides, the title of Great General is still lower than that of Cao Zhi. According to the wishes of my subordinates, my lord may wish to submit a letter and ask the imperial court to confer on my lord the title of 'Great General of Sima' to show his power!"

"Great General Sima!"

Yuan Shang muttered silently for a while, nodded and said, "It's quite imposing! But Da Sima is just the former name of the Taiwei, and now the Sangong has been abolished, so using this title is a bit inappropriate?"

Zhang Yan smiled and said: "Although the last general was born as a bandit, he likes to read military history! Since the beginning of the Han Dynasty, the Great General Sima has honored his outstanding military exploits and crowned him with titles. There is nothing to do with Wei Qian’s claims, and this title was crowned by Changping Marquis Weiqing during Emperor Xiaowu’s time! It has far-reaching significance! If my lord gets this title, the soldiers will point it out in the future, how can anyone in the world dare not accept it?”

"Great General Sima..." Yuan Shang smiled and said, "Drinking and singing, who is the hero! This title is what I want, that kid Cao Zhi, who followed me in Mobei back then, can be regarded as me." Half of my students, now that the students have become prime ministers, my master can't be left behind, so I sent Simpi as an envoy to Xudu to pay homage to the emperor, and took the opportunity to claim the title of Great General Sima!"

"promise!"

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A few days later, Simpi, the envoy from Yecheng, took the tribute to the emperor, and went south across the Yellow River to Xudu to ask for an official position for Yuan Shang.

When the news came back to Xudu, Cao Zhi hurriedly summoned his three important ministers Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Jia Xu to discuss.

"Three gentlemen, this year has just passed, and Yuan Shang has already paid tribute to the emperor once, and now in less than a month, his envoy Simpi has come again. According to the opinions of the gentlemen, what did he send someone for?"

Guo Jia's body has largely recovered at this time, although he is still a little weak, he is no longer seriously ill.

"Prime Minister, don't worry, Mr. Guo is sure that Yuan Shang sent an envoy here this time, not only did he have no evil tricks, but he still has a request for us?"

Cao Zhi raised his eyebrows and said, "What do you mean?"

Guo Jia coughed twice, and said with a smile: "The lord has become the prime minister, and he is the leader in civil and military affairs in the world. Yuan Shang is also a human being, and he is also a layman. He is too vulgar to put it bluntly. Looking at the position of prime minister, how can he not?" Hot-eyed? Guo felt that Yuan Shang sent people to Xudu for no other reason than for his official position."

When Cao Zhi heard the words, he seemed to have some understanding, and said: "Then according to Mr. Feng Xiao's opinion, what official position will Yuan Shang ask me for?"

Guo Jia smiled when he heard the words, and said: "It's either a general, or a general of hussars, that's all."

Cao Zhi continued to ask: "According to everyone's opinion, the envoy is here, should I give it or not?"

Xun Yu thought for a while and said, "Currently Yuan Jun is doing nothing, and our army is also working on the recovery of the people's livelihood. Now it has achieved results. For the time being, don't mess with Yuan Shang. If he wants it, give it to him! It's also considered selling him. Favor."

Jia Xu also echoed, "When the old lord was alive, he served as the emperor and commanded the princes. He also gave up the position of general to Yuan Shao. The lord followed the way of his father, and that is the right way."

Cao Zhi heard the words: "Since there is no objection, let's see what Yuan Shang's envoys say the next day? It won't be too late to give him an official position."

Guo Jia heard the words: "However, this official position cannot be given to him for nothing."

Cao Zhi was taken aback: "How to say?"

Guo Jia said sinisterly: "Xia Houyuan, Zhong Yao, Xun You and others are all in his hands. Yuan Shang wants an official position, let him take hostages in exchange!"

(End of this chapter)