Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 386 Dongting Academy
With the edict of the first emperor and the jade seal of the state, Liu Bian's succession to the throne became justified.

"Mr. Zhang, the prince will succeed to the throne. I hope you can stand up and continue to preside over the overall situation. What does Mr. Zhang think?" Cheng Huang said.

Zhang Rang looked dull and smiled wryly: "General Cheng, I'm old and tired, and I just want to live a stable life. Besides, with my reputation, I will only add trouble to you, General."

Assuming you have self-knowledge, Cheng Huang secretly smiled.Of course he would not sincerely ask Zhang Rang to come out and preside over the overall situation.Once Zhang Rang comes out, I am afraid that hundreds of officials will object.

Seeing that Zhang Rang kept silent about his own property, Cheng Huang didn't want to ask more questions. After chatting for a while, Cheng Huang got up to leave.

Walking to the door, she saw Diao Chan already waiting.

"General, I haven't seen you for a long time, don't you think about my family at all?" Diao Chan's voice was full of resentment, making people feel distressed.

Cheng Huang looked at Diao Chan and smiled stiffly, "Diao Chan, it's not that I don't want to, it's just that it's not the time yet. One day, you will understand me."

Diao Chan shook her head, then nodded again, "I just hope, General, you can come and see more when you have time."

Diao Chan's expression made Cheng Huang feel guilty for an instant. He had already said it so clearly, how could Cheng Huang not understand. "Tonight, how about I come to see you at night?"

Diao Chan's face suddenly bloomed like a flower, she pursed her lips and nodded hastily.

Cheng Huang turned to leave, but his heart was beating wildly. No matter how it looked, this was like dating in the real world.Wucao, am I, Cheng Huang, like that?Yeah?

With the jade seal and the edict of the late emperor, Cheng Huang felt that he had to "discuss and discuss" this matter with Liu Bian.After all, Liu Bian was the person involved.

However, before that, Cheng Huang has to convince a person, this person is very helpful to this matter.

All right!He is Lu Zhi.

Although Lu Zhi's reputation is not as good as Zhang Rang's, it is almost the same.Zhang Rang's reputation is bad, but Lu Zhi's is good.Regardless of Qingliu or nobles, Lu Zhi has many supporters.

If the emperor of the Han Dynasty was selected by the election system, even if Lu Zhi could not be elected emperor, he would still be the most powerful contender.

At this time, Lu Zhi was mostly in the college, and Cheng Huang took a step towards Dongting Academy.

After walking a few steps, Cheng Huang saw Gan Ning walking towards him.

"Brother, you didn't notify me when you returned to Dongting. If Mr. Ji Chang hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known that you had returned to Dongting." Gan Ning stepped forward and said affectionately to Cheng Huang, his brotherly love was beyond words .

"Xingba, you came at a good time. Let's go to the academy together and visit Master Lu Zhilu!" Cheng Huang patted Gan Ning on the shoulder, and the two walked side by side towards Dongting Academy.

While walking, Cheng Huang told Gan Ning about the process of this expedition, his own thoughts, and the situation of the world.Gan Ning smiled when he heard this.

"Brother, this time, let's play a bit too big! But, I like it," Gan Ning said excitedly.

"Xingba, now all the forces are eyeing our Dongting, the safety of Dongting depends entirely on you." Cheng Huang said.

"Don't worry, brother, I, Gan Ning, will swear to the death to protect Dongting."

Cheng Huang smiled, "Xingba, it's not that serious. If I had to choose between Dongting and you, I would rather have a brother than Dongting. So Xingba, your own safety is the most important thing."

After hearing Cheng Huang's words, Gan Ning was a little moved, and soon, the two arrived at the gate of Dongting Academy.

The current Dongting Academy, after several expansions, already has [-] students.Cheng Huang is not stingy about the academy's expenses.There is a saying that goes well, no matter how poor you are, you cannot have poor education.

Therefore, Cheng Huang invested a lot of money in Dongting Academy.Of course, the effect is also extremely obvious. Dongting Academy has sent a lot of talents to Dongting.

Walking into Dongting Academy, you will be greeted by a strong smell of books. Many college students are sitting in the shade of the academy and talking loudly.

Some of the students knew Cheng Huang, and hurriedly came forward to pay homage.After a while, a large group of students surrounded Cheng Huang and Gan Ning.

"My lord," the students saluted in unison.

Looking at the eager eyes of the students, Cheng Huang smiled and felt like he had something to say.Just as he was about to speak, he heard someone say, "My lord, Dean Cai is here to invite you."

The students hurriedly stepped aside, Cheng Huang walked into the college's conference hall, Cai Yong, Lu Zhi, and Wang Lie had already greeted them.

After sitting down, several people turned polite again, and Cheng Huang said: "The three are all contemporary Confucian scholars, so I will be straightforward. I believe you all already know that the emperor died at the hands of Dong Zhuo."

Cheng Huang had a slight look of worry on his face, "Although I have killed Dong Zhuo, the country cannot live without a king. Now that the prince Bian is in our Dongting, I plan to make Liu Bian the emperor and lead the big men, what do you think?"

Hearing Cheng Huang mentioning the death of Emperor Han, the three of them were slightly sad. When they heard that Cheng Huang wanted to make Liu Bian the emperor, they shook their heads almost at the same time.

Lu Zhi said: "Although Liu Bian's son of the previous emperor has the right to inherit the throne, but General Cheng will support him as emperor, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the people of the world. First, you are only a second-rank official. It has to be decided after discussion between the three princes of the current dynasty and the civil and military officials. Second, the general does not have the jade seal of the country, nor the imperial edict of the previous emperor. If the general you make Liu Bian the emperor, if other forces find the Han clan, Wouldn't he also be established as the Son of Heaven? In this way, the world will surely be torn apart, and there will be endless wars?"

Hearing Lu Zhi's words, Cheng Huang smiled and said: "Senior Lu, if I don't make Liu Bian the emperor, the world will be in endless war. In the current situation, the heroes stand on their own, and there will be wars in the future to expand their power. Lu Seniors, please see."

Cheng Huang handed over the Jade Seal of Chuanguo and the last emperor's edict to Lu Zhi, and when Lu Zhi saw it, he immediately turned pale with shock.Wang Lie and Cai Yong also guessed two items, showing shock.Although Gan Ning already knew that Cheng Huang got the jade seal and edict, but seeing it now, his heart was extremely shocked.

"General Cheng, where did you get these two items?" Lu Zhi asked quickly.

"This edict of the late emperor was given to Zhang Changshi to keep by the late emperor, and it was handed over to me today. And the jade seal! Sun Jian got it from the ruins of Luoyang, and his descendant Sun Ce dedicated it to Dongting. With such tokens, plus Is Liu Bian's status as a prince justified this time?" Cheng Huang said.

"Then, has the general discussed with the ministers?" This time, it was Cai Yong who asked the question.

"Old Cai, all the civil and military officials in Luoyang were killed by Dong Zhuo, and they fled. Whom should I discuss with? In addition, Luoyang is already under my control. I came this time to want Elder Cai and Senior Lu to jointly draft The declaration of the emperor's ascension to the throne. In addition, if possible, I would also like to invite Senior Lu to come out of the mountain and preside over the overall situation of the court."

"Well," Lu Zhi hesitated, "it was announced when I became the throne, we can help you, but I have quit the court and lived the life I want. Now, I really don't want to work any more."

(End of this chapter)