ods and humans declare his worth。 To him be the bright reward； and let him accept this mandate。 For all say his capabilities fit him to stand beside Yu。
〃As did my great predecessor； I respectfully retire that he may be set up。 The revolution of Heaven brings the glory upon his person； and he will accept the high office and fort all people by reverently obeying the decree of Heaven。〃
The reading finished； the Prince of Wei； Cao Pi； proceeded to the terrace and ascended to the place of the Emperor。 Then Jia Xu； at the head of the great concourse of officers； came to the foot of the terrace； and a court was held。 The year of reign was changed from Prolonged Wealth； the first year； to Yellow Dawn； the first year （AD 220）； and the government became that of Great Wei。 An edict was then published proclaiming a general amnesty； and the title of 〃Founder of the Dynasty〃 was conferred upon the late Prince； Cao Cao。
Then said Hua Xin； 〃As heaven has but one sun； so the people can have but one ruler。 The Hans have abdicated； and it is fitting that they withdraw to a distance。 I pray for an edict naming the place of residence of the Liu family。〃
Taking the late Emperor by the arm； Hua Xin led him forward and made him kneel below the terrace to hear the mand。 Then the new Emperor Pi conferred upon him the title of Duke of Shanyang； bidding him depart forthwith。
Thereupon Hua Xin drew his sword and in a harsh voice said； 〃It is an old rule that the setting up of one emperor means the degradation of another。 Now； through the gracious kindness of His Majesty； you are spared personal injury and created a duke。 Proceed at once and return not to court without express mand。〃
The late Emperor Xian controlled his emotion； thanked the Emperor Pi for h