si-mexico Chapter 620 List of People to be Persuaded to Join the Party? That's clearly just offering them
Chapter 620 List of People to be Persuaded to Join the Party? That's clearly just offering them
"Have you heard? It seems that Lord Sikong is about to be promoted and is currently choosing his fiefdom!"
"What! Carry-over? Could it be..."
"Shh..."
"After being promoted to Duke, then to King, the next step will be to replace the current Emperor!"
"My God, this is a huge deal! A huge deal!"
"Does the Han dynasty's rule mean it will now belong to the Cao family?"
Not to mention high-ranking officials and nobles, even among ordinary people, rumors soon spread that Cao Cao was about to declare himself a duke or a king.
Sima Hui, also known as Mr. Shui Jing, was very satisfied with the speed at which the rumors spread.
Although, it is unknown how many people in this world are still loyal to the Han Dynasty.
But these people, no matter how well they've hidden themselves in the past, will all come out in droves this time.
Otherwise, once Cao Cao changed dynasties, they would never have another chance!
This wave is the last hurrah for ambitious people!
Besides, many civil and military officials within Cao Cao's camp who were eager to obtain higher positions and titles would certainly take this opportunity to persuade Cao Cao to advance further.
If they could seize this opportunity, Sima Hui believed that their side would reap significant rewards.
The principle of using minimal force to achieve maximum effect is exactly like this.
At the same time, Sima Hui also instructed Yu Ji to put some pressure on the powerful families of Jiangdong.
When Sun Quan suffered a crushing defeat at Hefei, did the members of the powerful families of Jiangdong make any effort? Did they offer Sun Quan any support?
If not, then hurry up and send more warmth and care to Sun Quan.
Under Sun Quan, you are all from prominent families in Jiangdong, and you are people of high status.
Once you join Cao Cao's forces, you won't have the good life you have now!
Cao Cao's camp was plunged into internal strife, Sun Quan captured Hefei, and Hua Xin and Ju Zong led the northern provinces in rebellion. If such a wonderful scene were to actually occur, Sima Hui would be laughing in his sleep!
……
At the gate of the Imperial Guard's residence
Xu Chu transformed into a door god, blocking the way here.
Before Xu Chu stood countless civil and military officials from Cao Cao's camp.
Everyone wanted to ask Su Yu if their boss had any intention of becoming a duke or king recently.
Of course, most of the people who came to ask were not true loyalists.
People like Zhao Yun and Yue Jin don't care at all when they'll be proclaimed dukes or kings.
Anyway, with his merits, seniority, and abilities all laid out before him, how could the boss forget about him?
He doesn't need such persuasion to rise to power; he will still be able to hold a high position in the future!
Seeing that more and more people were gathering around him, Xu Chu said in a deep voice:
"Everyone, please disperse!"
"The Commandant of the Guards is not at home. He went out to inspect cultural relics with that scoundrel Guo Fengxiao!"
"If you want to know the exact information, go to the Minister's residence!"
"This……"
Everyone was cursing and swearing, thinking to themselves that Guo Jia was really making things worse!
Can you please take a break from your tomb raiding business?
This is a critical moment, a critical moment indeed!
But since Xu Chu had already said that, everyone knew that even if Su Yuzhen was in the mansion, she wouldn't come out to see them.
So they all went to the Minister's residence.
But when the civil and military officials arrived at the gate of the Minister's residence, they were almost scared to death by the gloomy and dark atmosphere!
But it's daytime!
The mansion of the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat is so intimidating, it's practically blinding!
suddenly.
With a sharp crack!
The gates of the Minister's residence opened.
Countless pairs of crimson Sharingan eyes instantly focused on the civil and military officials standing at the door.
"Once you're here, don't leave!"
"Tsk tsk tsk!"
Like the call of a demon, or the wailing of hell, the seal from the Minister's Mansion was quietly broken!
Finally, all the civil and military officials were so frightened that they collapsed and fled.
It is said that seven or eight civil and military officials were caught and brought into the mansion to be subjected to torture because they were too slow to run.
After they got back, all they could see was a rooster in overalls dancing in front of them!
……
The group of civil and military officials in Xuchang who were eagerly hoping that Cao Cao would become a duke or a king became incredibly obedient after their visit to the Ministry of Personnel.
As for other states and counties...
Due to the distance, people in distant places such as Yizhou, Hanzhong, Nanzhong, and Liangzhou were unable to receive firsthand information.
By the time this rumor reaches their ears, it will probably be the next version already.
Xuzhou
彭城
Chen Deng had already received a letter from his sworn brother Su Yu, instructing him to remain inactive.
However, Zhong Yao's eldest son, Zhong Yu, who was playing in prison, was quite excited.
Since becoming a prisoner, Zhong Yu has had absolutely no real power.
He had long wanted to get rid of his position as the Prefect of Xuzhou and take up a post elsewhere.
If Cao Cao were to declare himself a duke or a king, his civil and military officials would certainly undergo a wave of promotions.
Given his father Zhong Yao's status, there should be a chance for him to get rid of his status as a prisoner, right?
Therefore, Zhong Yu prayed to heaven and earth, earnestly hoping that God would open his eyes and let him leave Xuzhou as soon as possible.
Even his own son, Zhong Yu, is like this.
The morale of Zhong Yao's other subordinates was even more volatile.
Changan
Sili Xiaowei's Mansion
Zhong Yao was dumbfounded.
What the hell is going on here?
Could it be that Su Yu betrayed him?
Zhong Yao considered this possibility carefully and felt that the truth of the matter should not be like this.
This must be another of Su Yu's "entrapment" tricks!
Those who truly oppose Cao will surely take this opportunity to surface.
At that time, Su Yu will capture them all in one fell swoop!
What? You say you're one of Zhong Yao's people? I don't know him!
Anyone who speaks out will be treated as an anti-Cao Cao figure!
Zhong Yao's eyelids twitched violently twice, and he cursed angrily:
"Damn it, Su Ziyi! We're at least temporary allies."
"You didn't even tell me anything!"
"If any fools under my command really jump out, wouldn't that be a perfect opportunity for you to get rid of them?"
Sensing Su Yu's sinister intentions, Zhong Yao immediately summoned his trusted subordinates and warned them not to jump out rashly, lest they get burned.
Du Ji, Sima Yi, and Wang Ran naturally followed Zhong Yao's instructions.
Sima Lang, Pei Qian, and others who lived further away were also honest and law-abiding people.
But Zhong Yao forgot that his eldest son was still imprisoned in Xuzhou.
At this moment, Zhong Yu had already written a memorial urging Cao Cao to submit it to the emperor, and was preparing to send it to Xuchang.
I hope to take this opportunity to accumulate some merit, which will make it easier for me to be transferred in the future.
……
Jizhou
Guangzong
Ju Zong was overjoyed to learn of the unrest among the people of Xuchang and several neighboring prefectures in the Central Plains.
Hua Xin, however, said with concern:
"What if Su Ziyi comes up with a way to break this deadlock?"
Ju Zong sneered:
"Let him think about it! Given how things have developed, even Su Ziyi has no choice but to surrender!"
"To hinder everyone's progress is an unforgivable crime!"
"They'll get their comeuppance!"
Hua Xin sighed; he still felt it was somewhat unreliable.
But right now, there really isn't a better solution.
Apart from that, directly rebelling would be tantamount to dying on the spot.
"By the way, should our men also submit a memorial urging Cao Cao to ascend the throne?"
Hua Xin inquired.
Following Ju Zong's path to the bitter end, Hua Xin simply stopped addressing Cao Cao as "Lord" and started calling him by his full name.
"Of course we must report this to the emperor!"
"Given the current public opinion, it's impossible for Cao Cao not to ascend to the throne."
"After being promoted, everyone on the list of those who were encouraged to join will receive a reward."
"At that time, Cao Cao will have no excuse to attack us."
Ju Zong looked confident of victory.
Hua Xin nodded without further hesitation and added his own name to the list of those urged to take office!
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