Taiping Order
Chapter 538: Emperor! (End of this volume)
Nan Hanwen’s proposal was well thought out in advance.
In these chaotic times, since Ying Kingdom had already chosen a new successor and proclaimed him emperor, it naturally stirred up quite a commotion.
Jiang Wanxiang had forced Ji Zichang to self-immolate to seize the throne and declare himself emperor.
Now his son continued the imperial claim.
But at this moment, the Qin King still remained a duke, holding the title of Grand Marshal of the Red Emperor’s army — which already seemed somewhat weaker by comparison.
Nan Hanwen’s memorial recorded two reasons.
First, the Red Emperor’s bloodline had already been severed.
And it was Ji Zichang and others who had fought with all their might to break those chains.
If Li Guan continued to act as Grand Marshal of the Red Emperor’s forces, then all the sacrifices of Ji Zichang, Ji Yanzhong, and even Qu Hanxiu and the others would have been in vain.
Secondly, titles and reputations in the world are all merely nominal.
But even a hollow name carries tremendous power.
Considering the grand tides sweeping the land, the Ying Kingdom still held nearly half the realm; it still commanded the first-rate generals of the world—Yuwen Lie, He Ruo Qinhu, Qin Yulong and other top strategists.