Dong Zhuo never dreamed that he would be crowned king one day.
The imperial envoy from Xianyang has made it very clear.
He was asked to lead the Xiliang cavalry to the capital immediately.
This was something he couldn't understand.
Is the emperor really not afraid at all when leading his troops to Xianyang?
Moreover, he even crowned himself king...
This is incredible.
The throne!
Just block it like that?
After settling the imperial envoy.
Dong Zhuo sent his two most important advisors.
Li Ru and Jia Xu were called into his tent.
He got straight to the point and said, "Your Majesty has appointed this Governor as the King of Xiliang. What do you think of this?"
To be honest, no one can refuse a throne that is rightfully theirs.
Even Dong Zhuo was no exception.
He is ambitious.
I don’t want to die of old age in Xiliang.
But things are different now.
There is a throne that can be inherited from generation to generation. What does it matter even if I die of old age in Xiliang?
After all, his son and his son's son will both be the King of Xiliang.
By that time, the Dong family will be rich for generations.
This is less risky than purging the emperor's court or rebelling.
"If only my father-in-law was made king, it would be fine. But the key point now is that even Zhao Kuangyin, the governor of Henan Province, was made king.
Now, the four frontier governors appointed by the late emperor all hold the throne...
This is definitely intentional on His Majesty's part. I'm afraid His Majesty wants my father-in-law to fight the other three kings of different surnames to the bitter end!"
Li Ru's analysis is very accurate.
It almost coincides with the ideas of Cai Jing and Qin Hui.
However, Ying Yuan's idea was very simple.
If you rebel, I will make you kings, which will make me, the emperor, appear very incompetent.
But the fact is, Li Ru and the others all felt that Ying Yuan's move was extremely brilliant and wise.
"It's not difficult to find out from the news coming from Xianyang in recent times.
Our Majesty is not a foolish ruler, on the contrary, he is a capable ruler.
Therefore, we must be extremely cautious when dealing with him."
Jia Xu said slowly.
He is known by the world as the poisonous scholar of Xiliang.
It was because of his existence that Dong Zhuo was invincible in Xiliang.
Now, even he thinks that Ying Yuan is a wise ruler.
After hearing their analysis, Dong Zhuo remained silent, as if thinking about something.
He was thinking, why must he target the emperor?
The reason they targeted him in the beginning was because they felt he was not a capable ruler.
But what about now?
This emperor has ability, means and courage.
Do we still need to target him now?
With Xiliang's financial resources, can they really win?
What's more, there are three other kings of different surnames competing with each other.
Those people are not ordinary people.
However, that seat can only accommodate one person.
There will never be a second person who can cover the sky with one hand in the court.
Li Ru may have noticed Dong Zhuo's strangeness, so he paused and asked directly:
"Father-in-law, do you intend to follow the original plan and march into Xianyang, using the emperor as a hostage to control the other princes?
Or should I live in seclusion and be a prince?"
"This Governor has heard that, in addition to those three individuals, there are also movements from the Prince of Chang'an. If we lead our army to Xianyang, how confident are we that we can take the initiative?"
Dong Zhuo frowned slightly.
Li Ru thought for a moment and said bluntly: "Before the title of king, it was at least 50%, and after the title, it was only 30% at most."
"Why is this?" Dong Zhuo was shocked.
Li Ru continued, "Before the enthronement, Zhao Kuangyin, Wu Sangui, Zhu Di and others might have been able to coordinate with him and benefit together.
However, after being crowned king, everyone's thoughts changed. Wu Sangui and Zhu Di would regard us as a threat.
However, Zhao Kuangyin did not want to give up the opportunity to be crowned king. If he chose to help Your Majesty, it would be a bad thing for us.
So, judging by the current situation, we only have a 30% chance of winning at best."
Dong Zhuo was slightly stunned.
The next moment, he understood.
What exactly does this title of king mean?
A title can make four provincial governors suspicious of each other.
Your Majesty, this is a really good trick!
Since Your Majesty is so wise, is there any need to fight for that position?
Taking a step back, wouldn’t it be wonderful to obtain a hereditary throne?
Thinking of this, Dong Zhuo immediately made a decision, "Tomorrow at noon, the troops will march into Xianyang..."
"To resolve the national crisis!"
As soon as the words fell.
Li Ru and Jia Xu looked at each other.
They both knew it very well.
Between the throne and that position, Dong Zhuo chose the former.
This choice...
It can’t be said to be good, but it’s definitely not bad.
If the emperor in Xianyang could bring peace to the world.
Then it’s not a bad idea to be a free and easy prince.
If Your Majesty cannot stabilize the Qin Empire, then the Governor can also hold on to Xiliang and become a local lord.
Then take it step by step.
......
Zhao Kuangyin and Dong Zhuo had similar ideas.
They all choose to be a prince.
If Ying Yuan didn't make them kings.
Perhaps, when their troops approach Xianyang, the Qin Empire will be overthrown.
But now, all of this is gone.
After all, even Zhao Kuangyin and Dong Zhuo didn't intend to fight anymore.
Zhu Di and Wu Sangui would definitely not act alone and take risks.
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