Fu Zhu and Hua Xin sent people to send away the first batch of weapons, but they were not found.

Of course, this is also the reason why Wang Can asked Shi A to say hello.

It is dangerous to stay in Chengdu, but Hua Xin and Fu Zhu have to stay, because Cao Cao's appetite is big, and he is not satisfied with the number of 30,000 Han knives, so the two of them try to get craftsmen and more weapons.

When the two received the news from Cao Cao, they could only smile bitterly and continue to contact Mr. Wu, Mr. Pei and Mr. Xun, hoping to get another batch of weapons from the three of them. Fu Zhu and Hua Xin also offered a high price, if they got a craftsman, they could sell it for tens of thousands of yuan. Mr. Wu knows that fishing cannot be rushed, and has been shirking, but he has not directly refused.

Half a month has passed, and it is late May in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Shi A came to the palace in a hurry.

After entering the palace, Wang Canyi of the Shi Dynasty saluted and said: "Lord, Fu Zhu and Hua Xin sent away the first batch of new-style Han knives, and the two are still active in Chengdu, are they preparing to close the net?" ”

Wang Can nodded and said, "Thirty thousand new-style Han knives are enough for Cao Cao to equip the most elite soldiers, and he can close the net." Moreover, Xu Shu mastered the situation in Yangzhou and actively prepared for the war. Jingzhou has Zhang Xiu left by Lu Meng, plus Zhang Liao in Nanyang, which also formed a sharp knife. Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun in the north occupied the favorable terrain around Luoyang, forming an encirclement. After completing the layout, you can close the situation in Chengdu and prepare for a decisive battle with Cao Cao. ”

"No!"

Shi Ah hugged his fists and said, "The minister will arrange it immediately." ”

When Shi A turned to leave, Wang Can said again: "Fu Zhu and Hua Xin can't be killed, they can only be captured alive, I have a lot of use for these two people." ”

"Your Majesty understands!"

Shi Ah saluted again before turning to leave.

As soon as Shi Ah walked out of the main hall, he was startled and frightened by the lineup outside the main hall.

There are eight people standing outside the main hall, including Cheng Yu, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, Li Ru, the secretary of the Ministry of Households, Ren An, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Tian Feng of the Criminal Department, Xun You, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and Ma Jun of the Ministry of Industry. In addition to the giants of the six departments, there are also advisers Guo Jia and Jia Xu, these eight most important personnel have arrived outside the main hall, and the gods are solemn and solemn, something big must have happened.

Seeing Shi A coming out, Cheng Yu stepped forward and asked softly, "Master Shi, is there anyone else in the hall?" ”

Shi A shook his head and said, "Master Cheng, there is only the lord in the hall. ”

Cheng Yu hummed, waved his hand and said, "Master Shi walks slowly." ”

After finishing speaking, Cheng Yu nodded to the people next to him. Shi A didn't stay to find out the news, he was only responsible for Wang Can's intelligence, and there was no weight mixed in with these big guys, so Shi A left the palace directly.

Cheng Yu stood outside the hall and asked the attendants to report.

After Wang Can got the news, he was also surprised why so many people came together. Immediately, Wang Can ordered everyone to enter the hall, and after a while, Cheng Yu and others rushed in.

When they entered the temple, they immediately bowed and bowed.

Wang Can smiled and said: "The princes are neatly dressed, their expressions are serious, and they seem to have something big and loud, so what's the matter?" ”

Cheng Yu is the most senior person among them, and he stood up and said: "The lord and the ministers entered the palace today, so as to invite the lord to ascend the throne and reign over the world." ”

A bright light suddenly flashed in Wang Can's eyes, but he didn't speak.

Cheng Yu continued unhurriedly: "The lord rose to Hanzhong, laid the foundation of Yizhou, later settled Liangzhou, Pingjingzhou, and conquered Yangzhou, and has occupied most of the territory of the world, and is a well-deserved first person. Now, the princes of the world have been annihilated, and only Cao Cao of the north remains. The lord has worked hard for ten years, the people are happy, the strength of Shu is thriving, and the people hope that the lord can fight against Cao Cao in the sky, and ask the lord to ascend the throne and be the emperor. ”

The corners of Wang Can's mouth hooked up a smile, his eyes withdrew from Cheng Yu, and then swept over the rest of the ministers one by one, and asked, "Cheng Yu thinks so, what do you think?" ”

Jia Xu stood up again and arched his hand: "The battle between the lord and Cao Cao is imminent, and the ascension to the throne and the emperor can just encourage the morale of the army and let the soldiers fight to the death." Moreover, the lord crusaded against Cao Cao as the Son of Heaven, and it was Fengtian who was fighting against thieves. ”

"Please ascend the throne!"

Cheng Yu knelt on the ground with a thud, slammed his head on the ground, and shouted loudly.

"Please ascend the throne!"

When the rest of the people heard this, they all fell to their knees and shouted in unison.

Although there were only eight people, and some of them were weak old men, the voices of the eight people shouting in unison were neat, loud and vigorous, and constantly echoed in the main hall.

The voice came out, and when the guards and eunuchs outside the main hall heard it, they looked excited, and their eyes also showed excitement. On the one hand, these guards and eunuchs were happy that Wang Can was about to ascend the throne as emperor, and on the other hand, they were also happy for themselves. Once Wang Can ascends the throne and becomes emperor, the status of eunuchs and guards will naturally rise, and their status will also increase.

Wang Can looked at the person kneeling below, his eyes flashing with thought. Everyone supported him as the emperor, and Wang Can said that he was unhappy must be false, not a portrayal of Wang Can's heart. But Wang Can was willing, but he had concerns in his heart.

After a deep sigh, Wang Can made a decision in his heart.

"Whew!!"

With a flick of his sleeves, Wang Can left the hall directly, leaving the ministers looking at each other.

After Wang Can left, he knelt on the ground and waited for everyone to stand up.

Ma Jun scratched his head, confused, looked at Cheng Yu, and asked in a low voice: "Duke Zhongde, I am waiting to invite the lord to ascend the throne and become the emperor, this is a great thing, why did the lord leave with his sleeves brushed up?" Is the lord unwilling? ”

For their part, the ministers wanted Wang Can to be emperor.

Because it is good for the minister's own identity, as well as for their future generations.

Cheng Yu was calm and said with a smile: "Everyone, you don't understand. The Son of Heaven ascended the throne and called the emperor can not be sloppy, the lord brushed his sleeves and walked away only to show an attitude, I have to continue to play the lord, please call the lord the emperor. The lord excused himself, and we continued to advise. Reciprocated three times before the lord agreed. This is to set an example of humility to the world, and it can be regarded as a consolation to the former Han Emperor, which is a basic etiquette that cannot be ignored. ”

If Wang Can heard it, he would definitely shake his head in denial, he didn't think about this problem at all.

When everyone heard this, they breathed a sigh of relief and left with confidence.

After Wang Can left the main hall, he drove out of the palace and went straight to Cai Yong's mansion.

Cai's house, in the study.

After a period of recuperation, Cai Yong's injuries have recovered, his complexion is ruddy, and his body is healthy. Seeing Wang Can's serious expression, he asked; "First of all, do you have time to visit the old man today?"

Wang Can pondered for a while and said truthfully: "Teacher, today Cheng Yu, Jia Xu and others will make a statement, and ask the disciple to be the emperor." ”

Cai Yong's eyes suddenly widened, revealing an incredible expression.

Seeing this, Wang Can secretly shook his head in his heart, Cai Yong still had his heart towards the Han Dynasty after all. He rejected everyone's advice, and the biggest reason was because of Cai Yong, so after Wang Can left the palace, he immediately visited Cai Yong to see Cai Yong's attitude. Obviously, although Cai Yong agreed with him to be king, he was reluctant to let him cut off the blood of the Han family.

Cai Yong took a deep breath, calmed down his inner mood, and asked, "First, did you agree?" There is expectation in his eyes, as if he hopes that Wang Can will not ascend the throne and become emperor.

Wang Can's heart was gloomy, and he said, "The disciple didn't agree, and refused on the spot. ”

"Okay, good refusal."

Cai Yong's words made Wang Can feel that the old man did not support him.

Wang Can was silent, but Cai Yong continued: "The old man is old, he has lived for most of his life, and he has experienced countless things, and he knows that Liu's qi is exhausted and it is impossible to recover. Coupled with so many years of conquest, the people are used to not having the son of Liu. You ascend the throne and become emperor, and the teacher does not object, but the basic rules still have to be understood. According to the "Zhou Li", you can't immediately accept the advice of the ministers, you have to resign three times, and you can't accept it until the third time. ”

Wang Can showed joy on his face, but he didn't expect Cai Yong to agree.

What Cai Yong was worried about was that he wanted to understand etiquette and ask for three words, which was too unexpected for Wang Can.

Wang Can asked, "Teacher, what are the three words?" ”

Cai Yong said slowly: "When the new emperor ascends the throne, the ministers who are familiar with etiquette will not mess around, they will all follow the three invitations of the Zhou ceremony, and the emperor will be euphemistic for the first two times, and he will not accept it, and he will accept it when the ministers advise him for the third time." Are you so smart that you still don't understand why? You are the emperor, be humble, show your heart. ”

After Wang Can heard this, he understood.

A big stone in his heart also landed, Cai Yong could accept it, and it could be regarded as a big solution.

……

The next day, the main hall was discussed.

Cheng Yu took the lead and asked Wang Can to ascend the throne.

The generals in the court didn't know the situation, and when they suddenly heard Cheng Yu's suggestion, they were all dumbfounded, and they were instantly excited again. In particular, Lü Meng and Pang De, who led the army back to Chengdu, were even more surprised, but after the surprise, they were extremely happy, and they all knelt in the hall to ask Wang Can to ascend the throne. The credit for the support is great, and the crowd is very positive.

Wang Can got Cai Yong's guidance and knew that he couldn't mess up the etiquette, so he naturally wouldn't agree.

He politely said something, and then refused.

On the third day, the main hall was discussed.

This time, it was Cheng Yu who took the lead in admonishing, and the civil and military generals in the palace asked Wang Can to succeed him like a tsunami. After three resignations, Wang Can agreed to ascend the throne and become emperor.

When the ministers of the DPRK and China heard this, they immediately boiled.

Wang Can ascended the throne and became emperor, and the official position of the minister had to rise with the tide.

The matter is finalized, but there is still the question of the country name and the year name. Wang Can summoned Jia Xu, Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Xun You and other ministers to the study, and found Lu Meng, Wei Yan and others together to discuss various matters.

PS: one of the three watches;