"Emperor!" Guo Jia said amazingly:

"Only the lord is the emperor can be above all the princes, and can justifiably order them to submit. Otherwise, the lord and they were both courtiers of the Han Dynasty, so how could they make every effort to accept the princes? Isn't this going to be called a thief? ”

Xu Dingdao: "I have also thought about the matter of becoming the emperor. But the emperor is still in Chang'an, although he has a false name, but after all, he is the Son of Heaven. If I rashly claim to be the emperor, I will still bear the reputation of a thief. The best way is to let Emperor Xian of Han take the initiative to abdicate, so as to convince the people of the world. ”

Although Xu Ding's reputation is very high, his reputation is the best.

In addition, the elimination of the Northern Xiongnu is even more accomplished and prestigious.

"The lord said very much. Zen gives the emperor the throne, in order to justify the name. But the current conditions don't allow it. The subordinates believe that there is no need to abide by this rule in a hurry. ”

"Then there has to be an explanation, right?" Xu Ding said jokingly.

"Of course there is." Guo Jia smiled and said:

"Four hundred years ago, Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, beheaded the White Snake and rebelled, known as the son of the Red Emperor. Why didn't the lord follow his example? Such as a natural vision, the golden light shines, the beast will be born, and the immortals will bow... Wait, these mysterious things just show that the lord is the son of destiny, which is enough to convince the world, right? ”

"Hmm." Xu Ding already had an idea, and replied: "This is indeed more convincing than His Majesty's Zen Rang, but ......"

The emperor was still a little sudden, and Xu Ding was not ready.

Today, Guo Jia suddenly brought it up, which also made Xu Ding fall into reverie.

"My lord, what are you hesitating about?" Guo Jia asked.

"You go and do your preparations first, and then you will see what happens." Xu Ding finally couldn't escape the glimmer of desire in his heart, but he gave an ambiguous answer.

"Yes." However, this allowed Guo Jia to grasp the key point sharply, so he left happily.

Only when Xu Ding ascended the throne as emperor could the entire Donglai Group be more centripetal and cohesive.

Otherwise, with Xu Ding's preference for risk-taking, if something really happens one day, the power of Donglai's side is easy to collapse.

...........

In the next few days, Xu Ding's army slowly returned to Huang County. During this time, many strange things happened. First of all, there was a rui beast unicorn blocking the way, and the whole body was full of flames, bowing to Xu Ding.

Later, during the overnight stay, a virtual and real golden dragon coiled on the camp tent of Xu Ding, and when the soldiers gathered around to watch, it suddenly disappeared.

Xu Ding walked out of the tent, covered in golden light.

Heading to Huang County, we passed through a river that wasn't too big.

Originally, it was difficult for the army to pass, but Xu Ding walked to the river, and the river broke off and suddenly froze, allowing the army to cross smoothly.

The strange scene of all this made the officers and men in the army constantly discuss.

Some say it's ghosts and gods.

Some say that it is a monster rampant.

Others are uneasy and scared.

Guo Jia sent people to spread rumors. The unicorn was originally a divine beast in the sky, but it went down to worship Xu Ding, which shows that Xu Ding is the person to whom the destiny of heaven returns. And when Xu Ding fell asleep, there was a golden dragon to protect the tent, which was the embodiment of Xu Ding's book. When crossing the river, the stream is broken and frozen, and it is protected by the gods.

The soldiers spread the news, causing an uproar.

Many soldiers had the idea of persuading them to advance.

And Xu Ding didn't say anything and didn't give any comment.

He knew these little spells all too well.

The unicorn must have been sent by Guo Jia to pretend.

The flames all over the body were just smeared with fire oil and burned.

The golden dragon and golden light that appeared when he slept were supposed to be the light reflected by the burning of the rosin.

The final freezing is played out by using a chemical reaction to pour saltpeter into the river.

As long as you understand the principles of chemistry, these are not difficult to explain.

But where is the ancient man clear.

Guo Jia spread rumors, and they believed it to be true and regarded Xu Ding as the Son of Heaven.

Return to Huang County.

And all the men and women came out and bowed.

The people welcomed it.

From the outside of the city to the city, and then to the city guard's mansion, it is a lively scene.

Xu Ding greeted the people and slowly returned home.

Xi Zhicai came and said: "When the lord came back, the vision of heaven and earth caused by the ministers, the ministers already knew about it, and the ministers thought... It's a godsend. ”

"Opportunity?" Xu Ding asked, "What do you mean?" ”

Xi Zhicai said excitedly: "Now the general trend has been returned to the lord, and even hundreds of thousands of Huns have failed to win, which makes the lord even stronger." Looking at the rest of the princes, there are only tens of thousands of soldiers, and their strength is insignificant. The lord can take advantage of this vision to take advantage of the situation to become the emperor and change the Yuan to build the country. Forcing the rest of the princes to submit. So the world can be determined. ”

After Xi Zhicai finished speaking, Guo Jia and Xu Ding glanced at each other and laughed.

"Why is the lord smiling?" Xi Zhicai didn't understand.

"Zhicai, what you just said is all artificial. Truth be told, those visions were laid by me. Guo Jiadao.

"I see..." Xi Zhicai was even more happy, which showed that Xu Ding already had plans to become emperor.

Otherwise, Guo Jia wouldn't dare to mess around.

"The matter of being the emperor, you are waiting and seeing, see other reactions, I just became a general not long ago, this ass is not hot yet, and Meng De is not easy to explain." Xu Ding left after explaining, and he didn't seem very enthusiastic.

"Yes..."

Of course, Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai were willing to take on this errand.

Planning for Xu Ding's accession to the throne is something that many ministers dream of, but they are close to the water and get the moon first.

Back in the backyard.

Cai Yan and Diao Chan sat in the pavilion chatting.

Xu Ding quietly walked over and suddenly appeared beside them.

Diao Chan got up and hugged Xu Ding: "Husband, you're back." ”

"Well, you're back, how are you doing, are you all right?" Xu Ding held Diao Chan in one hand and took Cai Yan's hand in the other. Zhang Ning and Diao Chan next to them saw it, but they were a little jealous.

Xu Ding, how can he favor one over the other, and quickly incense one by himself.

They all ran away.

There is only one Cai Yan left.

"Wen Ji, recently Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia want to plan to ascend the throne, do you say it's good or bad?" Xu Ding pulled Cai Yan (Zi Wenji) to sit down.

"Enthronement? Is the husband going to be the emperor? ”

"Hey, the situation is like this, I'm afraid there are people inside and outside the speculation and planning, the war has been in turmoil for too long, and the people are eager to live a peaceful life, I am willing to take up this burden, but ......"

Cai Yan got up and bowed: "The husband loves the people like a son, and he must be a good king." ”

"Well, Yan'er, do you approve of it too?" Xu Ding looked at Cai Yan, and Cai Yan nodded firmly.

Xu Ding lived in Cai Yan upstairs, and the two hugged each other tightly.

After a long time, Xu Dingcai said: "Since Yan'er agrees, then take it as such, but was it discussing another thing before?" “

"What's the matter?"

Cai Yan suddenly remembered what Xu Ding had just said: "Husband is saying... Title? ”

"Yes. After I ascend the throne, of course, I will canonize the queen and concubine. Who do you think is suitable to be a queen among all the people? Xu Ding looked at her intently.

"How do I know that?" Cai Yan turned around, as if he was a little shy, of course, there was a trace of anticipation.

"What's wrong?"

"This matter is decided, why are you asking me."

"Haha..." Xu Ding held her in his arms and said: "The so-called queen needs to be dignified and virtuous, and the mother is the world, I think Yan'er is the most suitable." ”

"Me?"

"Who else but you?" Xu Dingdao: "I will have someone make a phoenix robe for you, and after I ascend the throne, the first holy decree is to make you the queen." In this way, if you take care of the harem for me, I can feel a lot more at ease. ”

"Hmm."

Cai Yan nodded imperceptibly.

..............

..............

And the upper county of the state, a certain hill near the city of Gaonu.

It's been half a month since the war in Gohara County.

Thanks to the blessing of Ding, Cao Cao successfully defeated the Northern Xiongnu who remained here and wiped out the remnants of the Southern Xiongnu.

In this battle, Cao Cao gained control of Wuyuan County, Shang County, Xihe County and Shuofang.

It seems that the chassis has expanded a lot, and the reputation has also been gained.

But the loss of troops is also quite a lot.

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, as the main corps, lost half.

The other branches of the armed forces are also missing a third.

It made Cao Cao's heart ache for a while.

Originally, there were fewer troops than Xu Ding, and there were fewer of them.

And what made Cao Cao even more unsettling was that Xu Ding used an unconventional weapon in this battle against the Xiongnu.

It is shaped like a fist, but there is a thunderclap sound, and black smoke passes, and it is either dead or injured.

Blazing with fire, fury like thunder, can break mountains and rivers, and can destroy all things.

The sharpness is staggering.

There is a deep fear on all sides.

"The lord has arrived, you see, this is the fierce fire oil that has just been discovered, this thing is like ink, it smells, it ignites immediately, if it is wrapped in a tank and thrown out of the fire, the same sound is like a thunderbolt, like a meteor in the sky, and the sound is magnificent."

It turned out that Cao Cao's people found oil near Gaonu City, and felt that this thing was very strange yesterday, and it was very powerful, so he reported it to invite merit.

When Cao Cao heard this, he took the tiger and leopard to ride back south, because Gao Nu City was on the way back, so he appeared here.

He was followed by Xun Yu and others who came from Chang'an, and as strategists, they also needed the strange property of horns in order to use them.

When he came to the oil field, Cao Cao ordered someone to bring oil, and the ignition could really burn, and it was durable, and the firewood could be used much better.

In the jar, light the fire and throw it.

Sure enough, there was an explosion, and the splatters of fire oil scattered like meteors, igniting a large area.

And it burns for a long time, and the ground or stone slab is directly burned and cracked.

"Haha, okay, this thing shouldn't be worse than that special weapon of Berkang. With this thing, I can also laugh at the world. Cao Cao liked it greatly, and immediately let people reward the person who found it.

This thing is born and raised, and it is endless, and he is going to send it.

This can greatly compensate for the shortcomings of their own troops.

The general trend of the world, who is not necessarily inclined to it.

At this moment, Cao Cao's ambition has come back and swelled,

Even Xun Yu and the others excitedly replied: "Lord, maybe the special weapon that Xu Ding is made of this thing." “

"Wen Ruo, the war of the Northern Xiongnu is over, we should also consider expansion, otherwise the world will be slowly swallowed by Xu Ding." Cao Cao looked at the big crater that had just exploded and burned in the distance, and his confidence was even stronger.

"Yes, Prime Minister." Xun Yu hesitated for a moment and said:

"Recently, there have been many rumors that the soldiers and horses of the rest of the princes who have returned from the border are persuading the princes to surrender and make promises. And Xu Ding seemed to have the intention of ascending the throne and becoming the emperor, which made the minister feel a little uneasy. If all the princes are obedient to the promise, then we... ”

"Humph!"

Cao Cao said angrily: "These princes are completely spineless. Seeing Xu Dingqiang, were you scared? This world is still a big Han, Your Majesty is still there, how dare Xu Ding be called the emperor, most of them are playing tricks and deliberately leading the princes to surrender. ”

At this time, the corners of his mouth hooked up a little: "I only need a few months to develop this oil field, and I will have enough thermal oil." When the thunderbolt is projected, the explosion is enough to destroy everything. No matter how strong Xu Ding is, he can't resist it. ”

"Wen Ruo, you send people to contact the princes of all parties and give them some confidence, at least don't let them become the sword in Xu Ding's hand. When I defeat Xu Ding, they will naturally surrender. ”

"Yes. However, in a few months, will enough oil be developed? Xun Yu also looked at the young man who was working in the distance. They used the most primitive method to get the oil out.

Cao Cao said: "A few months is enough. I will let Cao Hong supervise the labor day and night, take out the hot oil, and transport it to all parts of Guanzhong. During this time, I also have to be prepared. ”

Cao Cao relied not only on fire oil, but also on the Thunderbolt chariot.

He had already sent people to make a large number of them and mine the huge stones in Guanzhong.

Wherever the terrain is dangerous, there are thunderbolts, ballistas, and plenty of boulders and crossbow arrows.

Compared with Xu Ding's grenade, it is by no means weak.

The matter of oil extraction was handed over to Cao Hong, and Cao Cao and Xun Yu went to Luoyang to rest for a while.

Just when Cao Cao was planning to start a war with Xu Ding, a great news came. Sun Jian actually sent an envoy Lu Fan to talk to him about the alliance, because Sun Jian also decided to start a war with Xu Ding. But he was not confident enough and wanted to pull Cao Cao along.

In the temple.

Cao Cao met with Lü Fan.

Explain the meaning of the future.

Lu Fan asked: "I don't know what the prime minister's plan is?" ”

"Bold Lu Fan, dare to come here... With a lot of nonsense, do you know whether General Xu Ding is loyal to His Majesty or the imperial family. You dare to instigate this prime minister and go against the general, what are your intentions? "Cao Cao is still more cautious. Although what Lu Fan said was out of the blue, Bao Buqi was a spy sent by Xu Ding to test his mind. Now that the oil is still being extracted, it must not be revealed.

Cao Cao's loud drink startled Lu Fan.

Before he came, Zhou Yu said that Cao Cao would never submit to Xu Ding. Only Cao Cao is the only ally to rely on. Unexpectedly, Cao Cao was also timid and afraid.

Lu Fan got up and said: "I have always regarded the prime minister as a heroic man who dares to act, but I didn't expect that he was also as timid as a mouse. Since the prime minister has no intention of starting a war with Xu Ding and giving up Guanzhong, then Fan will be regarded as throwing himself into the net, so take my head and ask Xu Ding for credit. ”

"Someone. Take down Lu Fan! "Cao Cao is still acting.

Several guards ran in and restrained Lu Fan.

Then he said a lot of righteous and awe-inspiring words, indicating that he was good with Xu Ding.

Lu Fanning was unyielding and never spoke.

Xun Yu suddenly smiled and said, "Prime Minister, look at the minister... Mr. Lu is sincere, you agreed, right? ”

"Hahaha..." Cao Cao laughed a few times and walked down the hall: "Mr. Lu, I'm really sorry, I can't do anything about it." I think there is a lot of work to be done, and I'm worried that he will come to tempt me, so... ”

"I understand below."