This time the person who spoke was Cheng Yu, and at this time he had already figured out why Li Ru was so abnormal today.

Everything Li Ru did, on the one hand, was to change the topic and make everyone focus on him, so that he ignored the matter of letting Wen Zhao hand over the power of the Son of Heaven.

On the other hand, Li Ru is also paving the way for Chen Xu to become a duke.

In fact, a long time ago, many people persuaded Chen Xu to become a duke, but he rejected everyone's suggestions on the grounds that the time had not come.

But now the Son of Heaven and the crown, the ministers loyal to the Han family in the court have begun to jump up and down, demanding that Chen Xu hand over power to the Son of Heaven.

At this juncture, Chen Xu not only could not back down, but should go further, and while declaring his power, he could also reassure the generals in Guanzhong.

After all, although Wen Zhao is a powerful prince, he is still nominally the Son of Heaven to conquer the Quartet, and not everyone in Guanzhong knows Chen Xu's thoughts.

Some people may be a little hesitant about the future of Guanzhong, and don't know whether Guanzhong will be controlled by the Son of Heaven in the future, or whether Chen Xu will continue to be in power.

Although this kind of uncertain goal can make Chen Xu recruit some people loyal to the Han family, it will also discourage the enthusiasm of other people.

Feng Gong can not only make Chen Xu's status go further, but also let everyone see his mind clearly. Let all the officials who serve in Guanzhong be able to stand up again.

After the title of duke, those who were loyal to Chen Xu naturally rejoiced and were no longer confused; And those who are die-hard loyal to the Han family may also be exposed as a result.

In this way, as long as those who are exposed are eliminated, the whole Guanzhong will be more united, and there will be many fewer hidden dangers.

Although this will damage Chen Xu's reputation, and even be detrimental to him continuing to carry out the banner of the Han family and conquer the Quartet.

However, the situation in the world has come to such a point, and the princes who have not yet been eliminated are not easy for everyone to deal with, even if they continue to blackmail the Son of Heaven to order the princes, the effect will be greatly reduced.

And the Son of Heaven has reached the crown, whether Chen Xu wants to or not, he must make a difficult choice - whether to surrender power in full compromise, or to be a powerful minister through and through.

As for Feng Gong, it represents Chen Xu's attitude.

Li Ru did not hesitate to offend the Manchu Dynasty and defile himself, but also to disturb the court and pave the way for Chen Xu to become the duke.

Cheng Yu, as one of the earliest strategists to defect to Wen Zhao, how could he let Li Ru specialize in beauty? And Cheng Yu himself is also the kind of person who will do anything to achieve his goals, and he doesn't cherish his feathers very much.

Therefore, when Li Ru was taken away by the soldiers, Cheng Yu stood up and said what Li Ru did not finish.

Many people in the court have really changed their faces, even the Son of Heaven is no exception, even when Li Ru mentioned the title of king, he didn't do so.

Kong Rong was even more angry and said: "It's a big rebellion, it's just a big rebellion!" ”

Kong Rong's words angered many generals under Wen Zhao's command.

Dian Wei stiffened his neck and said: "The general's merits are world-famous, and if you don't become a king, you will be crowned a prince, and your sour Confucianism is also here to be crooked, which is really hateful." ”

"You, you ......"

Kong Rong pointed at Dian Wei, speechless angrily, but felt very aggrieved and helpless in his heart.

Dian Wei, the old man, naturally didn't know why Kong Rong and the hundred officials in the court were so out of shape. They lost their temper, not because Cheng Yu wanted Chen Xu to be crowned, but because of Jiuxi.

Compared with Jiuxi, the matter of sealing the public is also a bit insignificant.

'Tin' through 'give', is the meaning of reward, nine tin is the emperor to the courtiers of the nine kinds of honor items.

These nine items are: chariots and horses, clothes, Lexian, Zhuhu, Nama, tigers, axes, bows and arrows, and mustaches.

The chariot and horse refer to the golden chariot, the military chariot, and the Xuanmu Erxi. Only those who are virtuous will be given chariots and horses.

Clothes, the garments of the crown, and a matching pair of red shoes (xì, shoes), were a reward that could only be given to those who could appease the people.

Lexian, designated sound and tuning equipment. This reward can be obtained only if the people under his rule are obedient and supportive, and the people are in harmony and happiness with one another.

Zhuhu, refers to the red lacquer gate, which is generally the gate where the emperor rewards the princes. Moreover, the people who can receive this kind of reward are not ordinary princes, but must have a large number of people under their rule and a strong person to be qualified to accept it.

Na Maje is to deliberately cut out a staircase in the main hall to become a special passage for the recipient. Those who can receive this kind of reward are those who are good at persuasion, who are loyal, and who are highly respected and favored by the Son of Heaven.

Tiger Ben, refers to the army guarding the door, Tiger Ben 300 people. Only those who are superior in force and can repel evil can receive this reward.

Bow and arrow, refers to the Tong bow and arrow, the Xuan bow and arrow, and is a special red and black special bow and arrow. It can only be given to those who are able to fight well and lead an army against the unjust.

The axe is a weapon used in battle, and it is a symbol of military power and the right to rule the country.

秬 (jù) 鬯 (chàng), refers to the fragrant wine used for rituals, made from rare black millet and tulip grass. This kind of thing will only be given to those who are pure and filial.

Imagine that the nine kinds of rewards represent the nine talents of the person being rewarded—the high moral character; can appease the people; win the hearts and minds of the people; powerful princes; dare to admonish, and be respected by the Son of Heaven; Brave and brave; Good at commanding troops to fight; to take charge of the military and political power of the country; Filial.

It can be said that even if someone can get one of the above nine items, it is already a great honor. If the Son of Heaven really gave Jiuxi to his courtiers, the meaning would be completely different.

If you really want to reward Jiuxi, it means that this person is simply flawless, and his glory will even overshadow the Son of Heaven.

At the beginning, Wang Mang was awarded Jiuxi by the Western Han Dynasty, and then abolished the Han family to establish a new dynasty.

In Chinese history, Wang Mang, Cao Cao, Sun Quan, Sima Zhao, and later the founding emperors of the Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen dynasties were all rewarded by the 'Nine Tin'.

And 'Jiuxi' has almost become synonymous with usurpation.

For this reward, ordinary people do not dare to accept it at will; Because accepting Jiuxi often means that you have bad intentions.

When the Three Kingdoms were established, Gongsun Yuan of Liaodong was attached to Cao Wei, and Sun Quan sent envoys to Liaodong to give Gongsun Yuan Jiuxi in order to pull Gongsun Yuan and separate the relationship between him and Cao Wei.

As a result, in order to avoid suspicion, Gongsun Yuan refused to accept Sun Quan's reward and killed Sun Quan's envoy.

Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty, was highly shocking and almost single-handedly supported the Shu Kingdom. At that time, Li Yan tried to persuade Zhuge Liang to let him accept Jiuxi and become the king.

Zhuge Liang replied: "Today's begging for thieves has not worked, and the confidant has not answered, and Fang Pet Qi and Wei are sitting on their own noble capital, which is not their righteousness." If Wei is destroyed, the emperor will return to his former residence, and ascend with his sons, although ten lives can be bearable, but the situation is nine evils! ”

After reading Zhuge Liang's reply, I have to admire his wisdom.

Zhuge Liang knew what Li Yan meant, but he deliberately pretended to be confused and refused politely, and said the last sentence as if jokingly, and calmed down the turmoil lightly.

It is precisely because of Jiuxi's extraordinary meaning that the Son of Heaven and the hundred officials, after hearing Cheng Yu's words, their faces will change greatly.