My older brother is Gao Huan.

Why can't it be you, General, in Chapter 332?

His staff were united in purpose.

Erzhu Rong was quite pleased. It was very important to reach a consensus within the organization; to repel external threats, one must first secure internal stability.

Before a force can accomplish great things, it must first unify its internal affairs; only then can it achieve twice the result with half the effort.

He immediately summoned his servants and ordered them to bring fine wine and meat to entertain him; he wanted to hold a banquet.

Soon the sounds of string and wind instruments filled the air, and the dancers' sleeves fluttered in the breeze.

After a few drinks, the compliments became increasingly presumptuous.

"Throughout history, how could the emperor not bestow upon someone like the Prime Minister, who has made such outstanding military achievements, the Nine Bestowments?"

"Yes! Your Majesty should personally come to Jinyang to bestow the Nine Bestowments, and then abdicate. The fate of the Great Wei has run its course; you should take the initiative to abdicate and yield the throne to a worthy successor!"

"The Prime Minister is a man of great talent and ambition; he is truly destined to be the ruler of the world!"

"…………"

Even if you know it's flattery or compliments, who doesn't like to hear it?
Erzhu Rong didn't respond, but the smile on his face never stopped. He looked at the beautiful woman leaning against him, being played with at will. Faced with his large hands, she had no ability to resist at all.

In a daze, he mistook the woman for Yuan Ziyou.

Wasn't Yuan Ziyou in a similar situation?
He could put him on the throne, and he could also pull him down from it!
"Come! Let's have a drink together!!"

Erzhu Rong raised his glass first, and everyone else followed suit.

Just now.

Suddenly, someone ran in, looking excited!

"Prime Minister! Prime Minister! There are unusual signs in the heavens!"

"what?"

Upon hearing of the celestial phenomenon, Erzhu Rong seemed to instantly awaken from his hazy drunkenness. He abruptly pushed the concubine in his arms to the ground and jumped to his feet!
They hurriedly came to the courtyard, and everyone, disregarding everything else, got up and followed.

Look up.

The sky was filled with twinkling stars, making the night sky look incredibly beautiful, but their attention was completely elsewhere than on the twinkling stars.

A bright white star, trailing a long tail, streaked swiftly across the night sky.

Erzhu Rong was somewhat lost in thought, but he eventually came to his senses.

"Go, go and summon Gao Rongzu!"

Erzhu Rong urged him hurriedly, and the servants, upon receiving the order, rushed to fetch the person.

After suppressing Ge Rong and his confidants Han Lou and others' counterattack, Liu Lingzhu, Erzhu Rong's number one charlatan, was sent to Youzhou as governor and was not by his side.

however……

Erzhu Rong was a very superstitious person. After making inquiries, someone recommended Gao Rongzu of Hengzhou to him. It is said that Gao Rongzu had studied books such as the Book of Changes since childhood and was extremely proficient in celestial phenomena and divination.

soon.

A middle-aged man dressed in a scholar's robe hurried over. As he walked, he did indeed have the air of a charlatan, with a Taoist-like demeanor, as if he were a hermit sage.

"I've met the Prime Minister."

"No need to be polite."

Erzhu Rong didn't even look at him; his eyes were fixed on the white star that was still moving rapidly in the sky. He asked, "Look, what kind of celestial phenomenon is this? I hope you can enlighten me, sir."

Gao Rongzu also looked up at the celestial phenomena.

His expression was one of utter shock, and he exclaimed, “A white star emerges from the Central Star and sweeps across Arcturus. This is a sign of renewal and a great upheaval in the world! Before the Qin Dynasty was replaced by the Han Dynasty, Emperor Gaozu of Han saw this celestial phenomenon and thus seized the throne!”

"really!"

Erzhu Rong suddenly looked at him, his gaze intense, and his breathing became rapid!

Gao Rongzu, however, said with certainty, and began to explain to Erzhu Rong, "The Three Stars, arranged in pairs, have been regarded since ancient times as the place where human fortune and misfortune change!"

"Legend has it that the Three Platforms are the Tai Steps. The Taiyi Emperor stepped on the Three Platforms stars. The upper star of the upper platform represents the emperor, and the lower star represents the queen. The upper star of the middle platform represents the feudal lords and the three dukes, and the lower star represents the ministers and officials."

"Sima Qian wrote in the Records of the Grand Historian that the Great Horn is the Heavenly King's Imperial Court!"

"A long star rises from the Central Star and sweeps across Arcturus; this is a decree from Heaven! It foretells that the Prime Minister will replace His Majesty and become the new ruler of the world!!"

Having said that, Gao Rongzu, being as shrewd as Liu Lingzhu, immediately bowed and shouted,

"The will of Heaven cannot be defied! The will of Heaven cannot be defied!!"

Li Xian and the others also bowed down, saying, "Prime Minister! Heaven has already issued a decree. If we do not accept what Heaven has given us, we will be punished. The will of Heaven cannot be defied. The Prime Minister is the true ruler of the world!"

Erzhu Rong stood there, stunned.

He tried hard to control his emotions, but found that he couldn't control them no matter what he did, and his hands even trembled slightly!

For a superstitious person, such celestial phenomena are like someone bringing a pillow when you're feeling sleepy.
It's a pillow that was sent by God himself!

"go."

Erzhu Rong's voice trembled slightly as he said, "Make preparations! Have everyone submit a petition, asking His Majesty to bestow upon me the Nine Bestowments!!"

"Here!!"

………………

Outside the Mingguang Hall in Luoyang.

Hearing the commotion outside, Yuan Ziyou rushed out of the hall immediately. When he saw the long star streaking across the sky, his expression changed drastically!
He hurriedly summoned Li Yu, Gao Qian, and others to his presence.

Gao Qian, Li Yu, and others rushed to the Mingguang Hall.

Both of them had very strange expressions.

"You...should have already seen this celestial phenomenon, right?"

Gao Qian and Li Yu exchanged a glance, and Gao Qian quickly forced a smile, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, this is a blessing from Heaven..." "Qian Yong."

Unusually, Yuan Ziyou interrupted Gao Qian abruptly before he could finish speaking.

"His Majesty……"

"Qian Yong, I often read the books you have read. Such celestial phenomena are also recorded in ancient books. The appearance of a long star is often accompanied by war and danger. This celestial phenomenon occurred during the Rebellion of the Seven States in the Han Dynasty. The long star flew out from the Central Terrace Star, which also symbolizes the feudal lords and the three dukes. It swept across from Arcturus Star... Could this be the will of Heaven?"

Yuan Ziyou muttered to himself, his face filled with despair.

Among the feudal lords and high officials, who else besides Erzhu Rong could be referred to as "feudal lords and high officials" in the court and among the people today?

Yang Chun, Mu Shao, Yuan Hui, and others are considered to be among the Three Dukes, but do they have the ability to achieve that?

"Is the fate of the Great Wei dynasty truly destined to be lost in my hands...?"

Gao Qian was at a loss for words. If it were someone who didn't understand, he could have offered some casual advice.

Ke Yuanziyou is right.

The books he had read, Yuan Ziyou had also read; the things he understood, Yuan Ziyou understood.

At this moment, Li Yu advised, "Your Majesty! You are the ruler of all under Heaven. This celestial phenomenon could be interpreted as the Prime Minister coming to the Emperor's residence and being eliminated by the Emperor!"

A word to wake up the dreamer!

Yuan Ziyou seemed to have grasped at a straw and looked at him sharply.

Li Yu continued, "I enjoy associating with chivalrous knights-errant. There are many skilled knights-errant in my household who are willing to eliminate traitors for the country, and they do not wish Your Majesty to be humiliated! They are not afraid even if they are torn to pieces!"

Gao Qian also quickly stood up and declared, "Your Majesty! I will depart for Hengzhou immediately!"

…………

Jinzhou.

Gao Huan and the others also saw the strange phenomenon in the sky.

Duan Rong also explained to Gao Huan what Gao Rongzu had said.

The first person that came to everyone's mind was Erzhu Rong.

Gao Huan murmured, "Prime Minister...is this truly the will of Heaven?"

Lou Zhaojun, however, had a different opinion: "Among the feudal lords and high officials, isn't my husband currently considered a feudal lord himself? Isn't this celestial phenomenon a decree sent down by Heaven specifically for my husband?"

"My husband...you should take his place and become the ruler of the world!"

Lou Zhaojun looked at Gao Cheng tenderly again, "My son, you will also be the ruler of the world in the future!"

Duan Rong immediately understood and nodded in agreement, "Yes! What Zhaojun said is absolutely right!"

"The long star flew out from above Hengzhou, which is the best proof!"

Gao Huan couldn't help but look up at the starry sky again. The long star had long since disappeared. Could it be... a decree from heaven?
The governors of each prefecture all witnessed this celestial phenomenon and had various opinions.

………………

Qingzhou, Dongyang City.

Gao Yu was struggling with the decision of whose room to visit tonight in the inner courtyard.

Suddenly, they heard a commotion among the servants and maids in the mansion, and when they looked up, they also saw the celestial phenomenon.

Not a moment.

Cui Xian, Yang Yin, Cui You, and others all came looking for them.

"General! General! Did you see the celestial phenomenon just now?"

"I saw it."

Cui You said, "Long stars signify disasters. Whenever a long star appears, natural and man-made calamities will surely occur... However, tonight a long star appears from the Central Terrace Star and passes over Arcturus."

Cui Xian quickly added, "The Central Star governs the feudal lords and high officials, while Arcturus is the residence of the emperor."

Gao Yu didn't actually know much about ancient celestial phenomena.

He knew that the long star was a comet.

It has such a long tail.

He himself did not believe in ghosts or gods, and he also did not take these astrological theories seriously.

But the people below believed it anyway.

He can't exactly talk about science with the ancients, can he?
"If that's the case... then the Prime Minister is the ruler of the world? In today's world, isn't the one with the strongest army and the most powerful horses the Prime Minister?"

Cui Jishu shook his head and uttered a profound question.

"Why can't it be you, General?"

"The Prime Minister is the General of the Heavenly Pillar, and you, General, are also the General of the Heavenly Strategy! The Prime Minister's power in Shanxi and Guanzhong is indeed outstanding, but the General has Shandong, a vast territory. In the past two years, the General has implemented benevolent policies, and the people of Shandong say that the General's kindness is as heavy as Mount Tai! The soldiers under your command are also grateful."

"Why can't it be a decree from Heaven, telling us in this way that we should support the General as the new ruler of the world!"

"well said!"

Yang Kan had also arrived at some point. "Zichong is a son of the Han people, and all the noble families will support you! How could you possibly support that cruel Jie barbarian Erzhu Rong!"

Gao Yu shook his head and said, "His Majesty has been kind to me..."

"General!"

Cui Jishu shook his head and said, "His Majesty has indeed been kind, but the fate of the country and the imperial power are ordained by Heaven. Since Heaven believes that the destiny of the Great Wei is exhausted!"

"The general is the chosen one of Heaven; what's wrong with replacing him?"

Yang Kan went even further, saying, "It seems that even Heaven feels it is time for us, the sons of Han, to reclaim our lost Central Plains!"

(End of this chapter)