Feeling the burning eyes behind him, Zhang Zhao knew that everyone's eyes were focused on him.

His body was trembling, and finally he couldn't bear the pressure, so he slowly fell to the ground and remained silent for a long time.

Sun Quan saw that his former upright teacher finally gave in, and his whole body felt as if he had drunk alcohol, drifting and not knowing where he was going.

"I feel guilty, short-minded, and unworthy of your great trust. Now that Your Majesty has achieved great things, how can I dare to steal a high position and be in love with you? In addition, I am old and weak, and I have no choice but to beg for my bones."

Having said this, Zhang Zhao felt desolate in his heart, and he couldn't help but feel a little sad.

Sun Quan stood up, went down the steps, and personally helped Zhang Zhao up, "Mr. Zhang, don't you know my temperament? I was just mocking him, it was just a joke."

He laughed loudly as he spoke.

When the ministers saw Sun Quan like this, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief and started laughing.

The more bold ones said loudly: "In the past, when your Majesty was young, the Grand Sima was in charge of the money and food in Jiangdong. Your Majesty made requests in private, but the Grand Sima never responded."

"However, Your Majesty is in charge of state affairs, but he is loyal, trustworthy and important until he reaches a noble position. As the emperor, Your Majesty has a universal mind, how can you remember the past grudges?"

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers said it again.

Sun Quan supported Zhang Zhao and seemed even closer to him.

However, Zhang Zhao felt that his back was a little wet.

After he was helped up, he boldly looked at Sun Quan again, and found that the emperor was still the familiar King of Wu with a smile on his face, and he felt relieved.

These words were spoken just now, but they still ring true in my ears, and I dare not forget them lightly.

He saluted Sun Quan and said: "Your Majesty, what I said just now has been hidden in my heart for a long time! It was not a momentary sentiment. Last winter, the veteran was bedridden due to illness."

"Over the years, I feel more and more that my energy is running low. Now that His Majesty has ascended to the throne, my old ministers can rest assured. Therefore, I would like to return my official position and command my subordinates, and retire to retire."

Sun Quan turned around and walked towards the throne of the emperor. When no one saw his expression, the smile on his face seemed to change slightly.

It wasn't until he faced the ministers again that he smiled again and said, "Mr. Zhang is old and accomplished, and has served me for thirty years. Why do you want to abandon me now? Even if Mr. Zhang wants to assassinate me, I won't allow it."

With that said, he announced: "The imperial edict is to worship Duke Zhang as the auxiliary general of Wu. His position will be second only to that of the three Dukes. He will be granted the title of Marquis of Lou, and he will be able to live in the city of tens of thousands of households."

When the ministers heard this, they were immediately shocked.

Zhang Zhao had no choice but to accept it.

Next, Sun Quan made a large number of ministers.

At the same time, he formally honored his father Sun Jian as Emperor Wu Lie, and his brother Sun Ce as Prince Huan of Changsha.

He also established his descendant Sun Deng as the crown prince, and granted the title of Prince Huan of Changsha, Sun Shao, the son of Sun Ce, as the Marquis of Wu.

After everything was done, an envoy was sent to Xishu to suggest that the two countries should respect two emperors.

When the Han Dynasty learned of this, the government and the public were talking about it.

Some were even more angry and said bluntly in the court:

"The reason why the late emperor formed an alliance with Soochow was because the Han Dynasty was newly defeated and wanted to join forces to destroy the thieves. Now Soochow has overstepped its authority and proclaimed itself emperor, which is really a great rebellion.

In addition, the great victory of the Han Dynasty in the Northern Expedition last year shows that the Han Dynasty can defeat the bandits even if it is alone. After Sun Quan became emperor, all he wanted was to stand alone, instead of sincerely working together with the Han Dynasty to destroy the bandits.

Now that Sun Quan's ambition has been fulfilled, in order to maintain the power of the tripod, he definitely no longer has the intention of the Northern Expedition. He just wants to maintain the status quo and has no intention of fighting against the thieves together with the Han Dynasty.

Therefore, if we continue to make good alliances with Soochow at this time, not only will there be no benefit, but the name is unfair and inconsistent with the system. We should show our righteousness and sever the alliance."

As soon as this proposal came out, many people attached it.

Even Zhao Guang, who was preparing for the marriage, was not at peace. Brothers who could show their faces in front of Zhao Guang came to his door one after another, asking about his brother's intentions.

"How do I know what my brother means?" Zhao Guang said impatiently, "My brother is far away in Longyou at the moment, and I'm afraid the news won't even reach there!"

"Erlang, actually we also know that whether Sun Quan declares himself emperor or not, how the Han Dynasty should respond is beyond our ability to comment."

Although the Xinghan Society is getting bigger and bigger, only his elder brother who is far away in Longyou is the only one who is qualified to participate in court affairs.

The rest, if they survive ten or eight years and enter the court, they will be considered to have great luck.

"So what we are concerned about is, if the Han Dynasty breaks off diplomatic relations with Wu State, can the coarse sugar from Jiaozhou and Jingnan still come in?"

If you can't come in, you'll have to skip the braised pork next year.

Otherwise, without sugar, would you eat a piece of braised pork?
Chapter completed!