si-mexico Chapter 204 Su Yu Helps Yuan Shu Declare Himself Emperor? A High-Quality Replica of the Imperial Sea
Chapter 204 Su Yu Helps Yuan Shu Declare Himself Emperor? A High-Quality Replica of the Imperial Sea
Runan
Yuan Shu summoned the sorceress again.
The sorceress, her eyebrows dancing with excitement, said:
"Your Majesty, no, Lord Yuan, the frequent appearance of auspicious beasts is a sign of great joy!"
"Back then, before Emperor Gaozu defeated Xiang Yu at the Battle of Gaixia, so many auspicious beasts appeared in Emperor Gaozu's territory!"
"Lord Yuan, are you trying to replicate the great achievements of our ancestor, Emperor Gaozu!"
Yuan Shu was overjoyed by the fortune teller's words.
Especially the way the fortune teller "accidentally" said "Your Majesty," it was just right for him!
Ever since he last summoned this sorceress, Yuan Shu had automatically assumed the role of Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang.
What's there to be afraid of if you win less and lose more?
If Yuan Shu could defeat Cao Cao in a decisive battle, he would be guaranteed victory!
Moreover, Yuan Shu's capital was quite substantial.
Yuan Shu has recently used the money meant for the coffins of the elders of the Yuan family to recruit soldiers and buy horses.
His total troop strength, including those under his own command, was nearly 300,000. (The only person in the late Han Dynasty who could rapidly amass a large army)
How many people were in Cao Cao's camp?
Tens of thousands? Two hundred thousand?
What can you do with that?
Moreover, Yuan Shu's territory and power now extend far beyond just Runan, Huainan, and Nanyang.
Sun Ce had already invaded Jiangdong several months ago and defeated Liu Yao.
Although Yan Baihu and Wang Lang are currently working together to fight against Sun Ce.
But given Sun Ce's bravery, it was only a matter of time before he pacified Jiangdong.
However, no matter how brave Sun Ce was, he was still Yuan Shu's dog!
All the territories conquered by Sun Ce belong to Yuan Shu!
Therefore, never assume that Yuan Shu's claim to the throne was a sign of desperation in history.
They were genuinely confident that they could replace the Liu Han imperial family.
On paper, Yuan Shu truly possessed the most territory in the entire Han Dynasty!
In addition, in the original history, Lü Bu occupied Xuzhou during this period and was also an ally of Yuan Shu.
Cao Cao's strength alone was far from enough to be a match for Yuan Shu.
But Yuan Shu did not expect that as soon as he declared himself emperor, Sun Ce would immediately declare independence and Lü Bu would sever diplomatic relations with him.
Cao Cao then devised a "Yuan Shu encirclement" for him.
Well, Yuan Shu went from being incredibly powerful to being completely isolated.
After losing Runan, Yuan Shu had no chance of turning the tide.
Waiting to die or joining Yuan Shao were his only two remaining options.
Either way, it would be a great humiliation for the proud and arrogant Yuan Shu.
And now.
Under the repeated persuasion of the sorceress, Yuan Shu's ambition quietly sprouted and was about to burst forth!
Suddenly, Yuan Shu said with a troubled expression:
"I know all of this."
"But our great-grandfather, back then, obtained the Imperial Seal of the State."
"I do not have the Imperial Seal of the State, nor do I know where it came from. What should I do?"
The sorceress's eyes darted around, remembering what the intelligence officer had told her, and she comforted Yuan Shu:
"Lord Yuan, auspicious beasts have appeared; how far away is the Imperial Seal of the State?"
"The Imperial Seal of the State is the most efficacious."
"If you are truly the chosen one, the Imperial Seal of the State will surely appear before you soon."
"If not, then it means the time is not right."
Yuan Shu nodded in deep agreement.
With a wave of his hand, he once again gave the sorceress a hefty reward.
The fortune teller was also very happy, as she would have another source of income after returning home.
She single-handedly provided for the entire family's basic needs for generations!
Thank you, Yuan Shu, who wanted to become emperor!
Thanks to the mysterious force that intended to help Yuan Shu declare himself emperor!
grateful! grateful!
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Xuchang
Guard Commandery
"Oh? This fellow has indeed become interested in the Imperial Seal of the State."
Su Yu listened to Li Dian's report with great interest.
"Sir, your predictions are absolutely correct!"
"Yuan Shu's desire to become emperor has become like a surging tide, and it is now unstoppable."
"I have no doubt that if the Imperial Seal of the State were to appear before him, he would immediately begin preparations to become emperor!"
Li Dian laughed heartily.
Su Yu nodded and led Li Dian into the study.
Then, he took out the Imperial Seal of the State from a hidden compartment in the study.
"Sir...this...this..."
"Why did you actually take out the Imperial Seal of the State?"
Li Dian was dumbfounded.
No, I was just saying it casually, sir, are you really going to take it?
The matter of the Imperial Seal was initially known only to Su Yu, Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Li Dian, and a few trusted guards.
Cao Cao entrusted it to Su Yu for safekeeping, and it has been kept to this day.
"Mancheng, what are you thinking?"
"How could we give this genuine imperial seal to that good-for-nothing Yuan Shu?"
"Based on this, gather the best craftsmen in Xuchang and have them immediately make a copy."
"Try to make it as realistic as possible."
"They look almost identical, so that bumpkin Yuan Shu would definitely think that the imitation is the real thing."
Su Yu was confident of victory.
Who is Yuan Shu?
He's someone who can't wait to become emperor!
Now all that's needed is a reason, so how could Su Yu not lend him a hand?
Li Dian immediately accepted the order and left.
The counterfeit imperial seal was completed quickly, just a few days later, after working overtime to produce it.
Su Yu touched the surface of the fake jade seal, then touched the corner that was deliberately missing, and nodded.
It's very realistic; it's at least a high-quality replica!
Even if someone from the Liu Han imperial family came, they might not be able to tell if it was real or fake.
Moreover.
Aside from that idiot Yuan Shu, who the hell has nothing better to do than sleep with the Imperial Seal every day?
This thing is so uncomfortable and uncomfortable; I don't know how Yuan Shu used it as a pillow.
"Give this to the intelligence operatives lurking in Runan City, and tell them to do this..."
Su Yu explained the details of the mission to Li Dian.
Li Dian immediately and efficiently carried out the task.
Subsequently, Su Yu also sought out Xi Zhicai.
"Zhicai, effective immediately, the Yanzhou Daily will be renamed the Central Plains Daily."
“Recently, you should adjust the sector allocation and guide more towards auspicious beasts in places like Runan, Nanyang, and Huainan.”
"We must make that bumpkin Yuan Shu believe that the conditions for him to declare himself emperor are more than sufficient!"
Xi Zhicai was overjoyed.
The Yanzhou Daily was upgraded to the Central Plains Daily, which means that the time has come for Cao Cao's camp to attack Yuan Shu!
The entire Central Plains will soon be incorporated into Cao Cao's territory.
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