My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 364 Quickly go to the east to invite General Tian Ce

The two of them tacitly avoided mentioning anything else.

With the throne changing hands several times, the prestige of the Great Wei imperial family had long since fallen to the ground.

This isn't really a problem, as long as everyone is still openly willing to acknowledge the Yuan family as emperors.

For now.

Even Erzhu Rong didn't dare to immediately ascend the throne and become emperor. He still wanted to find another puppet from among the royal relatives, which shows some clues.

The legitimacy of a dynasty is not something that can be easily taken away.

Gao Huan and Sima Ziru soon arrived at the manor where Yuan Xiu was located on horseback. After announcing their identities, the servants led the two into the manor, where they soon met Yuan Xiu.

This was the first time Gao Huan had met Yuan Xiu.

Judging from our first meeting alone...

He was far inferior to Yuan Ziyou. Not only was he plain-looking, but he also did not seem very intelligent. However, he was tall and strong, and seemed to be a sharp-minded warrior.
If that's the case, it's actually a good thing; a pointed head means it's easy to control.

A strange light flashed in Gao Huan's eyes, and he immediately cupped his hands in greeting.

"I have met the Prince of Pingyang."

Yuan Xiu was not Yuan Huai's eldest son. The one who inherited the title of Prince of Guangping was Yuan Ti. His title of Prince of Pingyang was bestowed upon him by Yuan Ziyou.

"Please rise, there's no need for such formalities."

Yuan Xiu, on the other hand, was very amiable and did not put on any airs. He even lowered his stance and said, "Right now, I am just a country bumpkin."

Gao Huan shook his head, "Your Majesty is a member of the royal family, your status is extremely noble!"

Yuan Xiu chuckled lightly, "A noble status is not necessarily a good thing. I originally intended to hide in these mountains and fields. I wonder what brings the governor here to find me?"

Both sides knew it.

But Yuan Xiu pretended to be stupid. How could he possibly ask for the throne himself? That would make him look like he was too eager for the throne.

Gao Huan needs his help! Gao Huan needs his help! Gao Huan needs his help!
Gao Huan glanced at Wang Sizheng beside Yuan Xiu without showing any emotion. No matter how you looked at Yuan Xiu, he didn't seem like a meticulous person. When someone's actions don't match their personality, there must be a mastermind behind them.

But Gao Huan had no more time.

Time waits for no one!

We must first raise the banner.

Gao Huan, with a solemn expression, bowed again and said, "The world is in chaos now. The late emperor was killed by the traitor Erzhu Rong. We have been blessed by the emperor for generations. How can we sit idly by and watch the traitor continue to act perversely? Righteous men all over the world want to eliminate the traitor for the country!"

Yuan Xiu, however, still didn't take the bait. Instead, he looked regretful and said, "Hearing of the late emperor's death, I also had the desire to avenge him, but I was powerless to do so."

Gao Huan lowered his head, but glanced at Yuan Xiu out of the corner of his eye. He could only grit his teeth and say, "Your Majesty's father, Prince Guangping, was originally the third son of Emperor Xiaowen. You are also of legitimate royal blood. Even if righteous men all over the world have the will to eliminate traitors for the country, there is no leader among the dragons. We need a leader!"

As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a single day!

"The late emperor clearly stated in his will that we should choose a virtuous person from among the imperial clan to be honored as the new emperor."

"Your Majesty, I dare to request that Your Majesty follow the late Emperor's edict, ascend the throne, and command all righteous men in the land to rid the country of traitors!"

Yuan Xiu seemed to have a slight smile on his lips, but Wang Sizheng suddenly gave him a wink. Only then did Yuan Xiu resolutely declare with righteous indignation, "Alas, I am of little talent and shallow knowledge, lacking in wisdom and resourcefulness. How could I possibly covet the throne of the emperor? Absolutely not, absolutely not."

Gao Huan then spoke again, saying, "Your Majesty, can you bear to watch the land and its people, which were built up by previous kings, be seized by this traitor Erzhu Rong? Can Your Majesty bear to let the righteous men of the land feel disheartened?"

Yuan Xiu continued to shake his head in refusal, saying, "There are so many virtuous people among the imperial family. I know I am not as good as them. Please choose someone else as governor."

Again and again and again!
After taking a deep breath, Gao Huan continued to clasp his hands in supplication, "Your Majesty! The fate of our nation is hanging by a thread. Does the Great Wei really want to watch our ancestral legacy be usurped by the Jie barbarians of the Erzhu clan?"

Sima Ziru followed suit, saying, "Your Majesty! Are you going to give Erzhu Rong the opportunity to distort the truth and tarnish the late Emperor's reputation? If you don't step forward now, how can the world know the truth about the late Emperor's death?"

The heat is almost done.

Wang Sizheng also spoke up, "Your Majesty! What the two governors say is absolutely right." "The sky cannot be without the sun for a day, and the country cannot be without a ruler for a day! Your Majesty, do not hesitate any longer."

Yuan Xiu's smile was harder to suppress than an AK, but he still forced a reluctant expression, "For the sake of the country and the nation of our ancestors, for the sake of avenging the tragic death of the late emperor, and for the sake of the righteous people of the world, I will give it my best."

He sighed again, "You have really put me in a difficult position. I have neither a good plan to quell the rebellion nor a national policy to bring peace to the people. I will have to rely on you wise ministers to come up with a solution for me."

"Your subject will certainly do his utmost to live up to the expectations of the late Emperor, and also to Your Majesty!"

Gao Huan spoke again, urging, "I hope Your Majesty will return to Ye City with us. The late Emperor's edict and the Imperial Seal of the Great Wei are both in the city!"

"Very well! I...I will follow you all!"

The group rode back to Ye City in a grand procession, and Gao Huan summoned the rest of the people to meet the new emperor.

Gao Qian and Wen Zisheng met Yuan Xiu and Wang Sizheng.

The two of them had been by Yuan Ziyou's side for many years, had met Yuan Xiu, and had a certain understanding of him. In terms of bloodline, Yuan Xiu was indeed qualified to become the new emperor.

The two exchanged a glance and then hesitated no longer.

Wen Zisheng took out the imperial edict and the imperial seal, then bowed and presented the imperial seal with both hands.

Everyone bowed, then rose and shouted, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Yuan Xiu ignored him, his gaze fixed intently on the jade seal before him. His facial expressions were gradually losing control. He tried hard not to laugh, but the occasional twitch at the corner of his mouth betrayed his inner thoughts.

Holding the jade seal in my hand, I felt its cool texture and turned it over to take a look.

If you receive orders from Heaven, you will live a long and prosperous life!
A soft cough startled Yuan Xiu awake. He reluctantly withdrew his gaze, placed the imperial seal aside, and then took the imperial edict into his hand.

"Erzhu Rong's perverse and tyrannical actions are abhorrent to both gods and men; he is a traitor to the nation!"

"I hereby swear an oath to fight this traitor to the death and to avenge the late Emperor!!"

This was certainly not a formal coronation, but Yuan Xiu had effectively become the emperor.

"You are all meritorious officials!"

"I have heard that Gao Huan, the governor of Hengzhou, massacred many members of the Erzhu clan in Xiurongchuan. Excellent! This is a great achievement!"

Gao Huan, on the other hand, was very modest.

Yuan Xiu then spoke up, "To quell the rebellion, we need to coordinate righteous men from all sides and have someone act as a mediator. I intend to appoint Gao Huan, the Prefect of Hengzhou, as Chancellor. Does anyone have any objections?"

Although Wen Zisheng and Gao Qian had their heads down, they exchanged a glance.

The others also had different expressions.

at this time……

Gao Huan, however, spoke up, "Your Majesty! This is inappropriate. I have not rendered any service; how can I be in such a high position?"

"Your Majesty, I dare to submit this memorial, recommending one person to be the Prime Minister!"

"Oh?"

Yuan Xiu countered, "Who are you?"

"General Tian Ce!"

Everyone was shocked, but Gao Huan continued to speak.

"The late emperor often told others that General Tian Ce was the pillar of the nation, the white jade pillar supporting the sky of the Great Wei, and the purple gold beam spanning the sea, possessing the courage of the ancient overlords."

"Erzhu Rong's elite Qihu cavalry are exceptionally brave. Without the assistance of General Tian Ce, we would be no match for Erzhu Rong."

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you immediately send an envoy to Shandong to summon the General of the Heavenly Strategy to pay homage to the new ruler, so as to reassure the hearts of the righteous men throughout the land!"

(End of this chapter)