Xu Nan, the princes, and Zhang Cheng were really informative this time, which made people a little difficult to digest for a while.

What happened? Didn’t Xu State have already perished? There are obvious differences in the demise of the country in different places and cultural atmospheres. For example, the Maoist country on Earth. Historical records show that the king beat his son to death and led to the family extinction. Was this country destroyed? No. The gentry and nobles of the entire country gathered together to hold a meeting and elected someone to ascend the throne as the king, and even the name of the country did not need to be changed. But in this world, if the monarch dies his whole family, the country is equivalent to perishing. So after knowing that Xu State was defeated by Quanrong, the city was captured, the king of Xu State, or the Baron of Xu State, all the clans of Xu State were dead, it can be considered that Xu State had perished.

But now, Doctor Kunwu has been named Xu Nan.

I originally thought that the two world history had already taken different paths, but now it seems that it is about to overlap again.

Xu Nan is understandable. After all, Doctor Kunwu mentioned before that he wanted to become a prince. But what happened to the emperor?

According to the development of the earth's history, the Zhou Dynasty will have a confrontation between two kings in the next situation. King Xiwang PK Zhou Pingwang. But if Zhang Cheng is correct, there are no King Xiwang and King Pingwang at present. Now it can be said that the Zhou Dynasty has two competitors to the position of emperor, one is Wang Ziyijiu and the other is Wang Yuchen. Both of them are not the emperor... In fact, they are still far from the emperor.

Whether it was Wang Ziyijiu or Wang Zi Yuchen, they were not "legal heirs". The real legal heir was called Ji Bofu, who had been killed with his father, King You of Zhou. Zhang Cheng's body was originally one of Ji Bofu's entourages. He once tried to sacrifice himself to protect Ji Bofu from escaping, but unfortunately he failed in the end.

In other words, if the two competitors want to legally inherit the position of Emperor Emperor, they must first declare themselves as "legal heirs", then convene the princes, hold the throne ceremony, offer sacrifices to heaven and earth and the gods, and announce that they have become Emperor Emperor.

On earth, this step is very simple: any legal heir or the throne ceremony, as long as a group of princes support you, you will do it all. What legality and other concepts are relatively empty, it is nothing more than a declaration ceremony, and it is not difficult for two competitors. Therefore, the key to becoming the emperor lies in the support of the princes - the more princes support you, the stronger your legitimacy will be. But in this world with true gods, it is not that simple.

Judging from what Zhang Cheng knows so far, if you want to declare yourself as a "legal heir", you have to be recognized by Hou Ji, the ancestor of the Zhou Dynasty, who has been appointed as the gods. If you want to declare yourself as the emperor, you must be recognized by most of the gods, or even Haotian. If these noble gods do not recognize them, then you have no legality. No matter how many princes support you, it will be useless.

He didn't get recognized by the gods and directly called himself the emperor... Zhang Cheng didn't know what this way in this world is called (probably called "pseudo-king" or "utilitary king"), but he was sure that there wouldn't be a good ending.

Madan, isn't that fast? Doctor Kunwu was still saying that the two princes wrote to contact him. Why has the emperor been issued at once? Which is the new emperor? Prince Yijiu, or Prince Yuchen? Or Zhou Pingwen or King Xie of Zhou? Anyway, they will not be the two emperors, because Hou Ji could not allow such a thing.

A lot of thoughts flashed through my mind, and Zhang Cheng looked at Doctor Kunwu sitting on top. Doctor Kunwu's injuries during the last conflict with Gue seemed to have been completely healed, and at this time he was filled with spring breeze and was very happy.

Not only Doctor Kunwu, everyone was very happy. Everyone knew that Doctor Kunwu was named Xu Nan, so they naturally would have a surge in the water. Originally, everyone was just a sergeant at most, but now it seems that it is not impossible for a doctor.

Many people know the situation in Xu State, even if they don’t know the details, they at least know a rough idea. Xu’an’s clan died in battle. It’s hard to imagine that his vassals and retainers have not lost any losses. Even if the specific losses are not clear, it can be guessed that Xu State will have enough fiefdoms and interests to leave to these old ministers of Kunwu doctors.

Some people are already whispering about the bright future.

There was someone behind him who took the list, "Master, I see that the emperor's messenger left just now... It seems that the direction is not very right."

"The messenger is going to see the Western doctor." Dr. Kunwu replied. "He just showed me the decree for the Western doctor." Dr. Kunwu was so happy that he did not want to keep it secret. "The Western doctor and Quanrong have made great contributions in fighting. If you continue to work hard, you will have a heavy reward in the future."

According to the history of the earth, after the Quanrong was repelled (actually, it cannot be called repulsive, it can only be said that the Quanrong stopped expanding), the Western Frontier Doctor would be granted the title of Qin Bo. King Ping of Zhou enthroned all the former territory of Zongzhou occupied by the Quanrong to the Western Frontier Doctor - this was a very generous canonization, and the only problem was that they had to fight all these territories themselves. To put it bluntly, what King Ping of Zhou gave Qin was a blank check, and Qin would have to fight a long and cruel war against the Quanrong. Zhang Cheng remembered that the war would last for hundreds of years, and the Qin people cashed the blank check.

Compared with the enthronement of the Western Front Doctor, the enthronement of the Kunwu Doctor was obviously much better. The Quanrong troops attacking the Xu State were eventually defeated, and the land, population and wealth of the Xu State were not actually damaged. The Xu State should be under the temporary control of the Lu State army and basically preserved it well, just waiting for the Kunwu State to accept it.

If you look at it for a long time, Zhang Cheng knew that the Qin State would unify the world in the future, and the Xu State would soon die in the craze of the princes annexing each other in the Spring and Autumn Period. But at the moment, everyone understands that the Kunwu Doctor has made a lot of money.

"Everyone, you must not slack off at the moment!" Doctor Kunwu retracted his gaze and looked around his subordinates. As mentioned earlier, as the doctor, Doctor Kunwu has not many subordinates. As mentioned earlier, it is to piece together the strength of more than 30 chariots. But at this moment, Doctor Kunwu was full of confidence when he saw his few subordinates. "This time I was granted the title of princes, and you are all meritorious ministers, but the Quanrong is still there and the situation of the battle is not clear. You have to continue your efforts, and I will definitely reward you!"

Then, Doctor Kunwu took out a map. This map should be the map of Xu State - probably brought by the envoy just now. The map shows that Xu State has 12 cities. In other words, in theory, Xu can be enthroned at most 11 doctors. Moreover, Xu State's location is much better than Kunwu City. Kunwu City is actually a desolate border. If it weren't for the transit station that maintained trade with Chu State, it could be said to be a remote place where birds can't shit. Even the surrounding neighbors are actually separated from you by a considerable no-man's land. Xu State is the central control area of ​​humans - Zhuxia. Fools also understand that this place is richer and more prosperous.

Doctor Kunwu took out his pen and reached out to circle a few circles on the map. Some circles wrapped a city, while others did not have one. Everyone understood that the circles on the map were the rewards that Doctor Kunwu planned to give him and these old ministers. This also means that if Doctor Kunwu took office, each of them would get a lot of territory. Several of them were even qualified to become doctors.

Doctor Kunwu...that is, Xu Nan, the future, plans to enthrone three cities, that is, three people are doctors. After seeing this clearly, more than one person made a rolling sound of his throat.

Earthlings may not understand how difficult it is to advance to identities in this era. This is the same for any member of this class society. Not to mention in reality, even in the game, no matter which identity is promoted, it is a relatively difficult task. These tasks require you to run around, fight to death in order to upgrade your status. This is the case when slaves become commoners, and even more so when scholars are promoted to doctors. But reality is more desperate than games - because at least you can receive this task in the game, regardless of the difficulty of the task, at least you know what to do to advance. In reality, you can't even find the way to advance.

Doctor Kunwu drew a circle, but did not do anything else, and instead put away the map.

"Everyone," said Doctor Kunwu seriously. "Although there should be no more war in winter, you must prepare for the horses, train troops every day, and rectify the troops to prepare for the stubbornness. Don't stop for a moment!"

"Affect the order!" All the subordinates replied in unison with high spirits.

Zhang Cheng immediately realized that Doctor Kunwu actually drew a big cake for his subordinates this time, which made everyone full of confidence and fighting spirit. So, it seems that something is wrong.

"Okay!" said Doctor Kunwu. "Xin, I will strengthen patrols around Kunwu City recently and eliminate the remnants of Quanrong..." He began to explain tasks one by one. Some went to the territory to patrol, some trained soldiers in the military camp, some were ordered to go out to communicate with the princes to strengthen contacts, and of course other daily affairs.

After the assignment was completed, when everyone was about to disperse, Dr. Kunwu suddenly seemed to be inadvertently said: "Zhang Cheng, please stay with Mr. Huang, I have something else to do."

A few minutes later, there were only three of them left in the hall. Even the soldiers who were on duty just now were sent out.

Doctor Kunwu smiled and looked at Zhang Cheng, as if waiting for Zhang Cheng to ask questions on his own initiative.

"Doctor...that...the emperor has already stood up?" Zhang Cheng finally couldn't help but ask.

"Of course... not yet!" Dr. Kunwu replied. "How could the emperor... be established so simply?"

"Then the enthronement just now..." The emperor did not establish a title. What does that enthronement mean? It is a lie? Is it necessary?

"It's the prince Yijiu," Huang Gong, explained on the side. "Although he has not yet been established as the emperor, the doctor has decided to regard it as the emperor."

It turned out that he was here to win over Dr. Kunwu. Zhang Cheng instantly understood this matter. The enthronement was not formal, but it was based on well-founded promises. This means that if Prince Yijiu ascended the throne of Emperor Yijiu, then "the king has no jokes" and Dr. Kunwu will become Xu Nan. On the contrary, if Prince Yijiu fails, then there is naturally no way to talk about the enthronement. Even based on his own interests, Doctor Kunwu must work hard for Prince Yijiu. Of course, this is worth the money.

"That... Prince Yuchen..." Zhang Cheng asked tentatively. Is Doctor Kunwu currently pedaling on two ships or has he already been determined to take up the King Ping of Zhou?

"No need to mention it again!" Huang Gong said with a decisive attitude. Obviously, King Xie of Zhou rejected Doctor Kunwu's request. Now Doctor Kunwu has made up his mind to follow King Ping of Zhou all the way to the black.

Choosing King Ping of Zhou, or Prince Yijiu, is not the wrong choice. At least in the history of the earth, King Ping of Zhou has had the last laugh.

"Zhang Cheng," Dr. Kunwu spoke. "Do you know why the emperor is so generous to me?"

The Kunwu doctor and the Western doctor formed an alliance, but the Kunwu doctor was awarded Xu Nan, and the free land and population city, while the Western doctor's treatment was "a heavy reward in the future". Fools think this is not right. Where did the two doctors have such a big difference? In fact, when it comes to military strength, the Western doctor is stronger. When it comes to military achievements, the Western doctor will never be much inferior.

"This... I don't know." Zhang Cheng replied honestly.

"Do you know what the emperor has to ascend the throne... what is the most lacking now?" asked Doctor Kunwu. His eyes looked at Zhang Cheng, and Zhang Cheng felt a little confused. Why did Doctor Kunwu discuss such a topic with him?

"Hou Ji!" Before Zhang Cheng could answer, Huang Gong had already given the correct answer. The two looked at Zhang Cheng together. To be honest, this answer not only did not solve Zhang Cheng's doubts, but instead made him even more confused. What does this mean?

"It was originally unpredictable to the will of God," said Dr. Kunwu. "No one can know who Hou Ji wants. But I have a way to make Prince Yijiu recognize Hou Ji. That is why the emperor was enthroned in this way."

"What method?" Zhang Cheng asked.

"Great Witch!" Dr. Kunwu replied.

Zhang Cheng instantly remembered what Wu Lan and others had told him about the matter about Guo Gong. Guo Gong promised that if someone brought a great witch over, he would immediately give that person a fief. In other words, no matter what kind of cat or dog it was, no matter what kind of savage it was, as long as he caught a great witch and brought it to Guo Gong, he would immediately be promoted to a noble. This was an incredible reward for this true and feudal society. Part of the reason Wu Lan and others came to Xiaxu was for the wizard. He also thought of the scene where the wizard was killed by Er Fu. At that time, the bear clearly pointed out that Er Fu used the soul of the wizard to further improve his priesthood.

These memories instantly merged and combined with Doctor Kunwu's prompt, he instantly understood what Doctor Kunwu's method was. He also understood why Duke Guo had to offer such a reward.

Ma Dan, this is planning to bribe Hou Ji! Although this world is still a wilderness era, there is no shortage of human wisdom that should have!

Doctor Kunwu kept himself like this and faced himself with such a smile. This attitude made Zhang Cheng finally understand the real purpose of this meeting and why Doctor Kunwu kept himself.

This...Doctor Kunwu means... let himself catch a big witch and come back! Is it true? There is no such task in this game...

"This matter is too serious and no one else can trust. Only Zhang Cheng, you are loyal, brave and trustworthy, can be entrusted."

"Indeed," Mr. Huang said from the side. "Young Master Zhang Cheng must do this!"
Chapter completed!