One Hundred and Two Wang Mang was humble and had not usurped the times

Since Fang Li occupied the prefect of Hanoi and used it as the garrison of the imperial institution of the Tang Dynasty, Ji Shubi and Ji Zhai moved to the county government. Recommended: Xiangnan Xiaoxiaosheng, the new work of the great master: "The Mingyue of the Great Song Dynasty" http://www./0_1/

Although it is a little narrow and cramped, it is a blessing to be able to save your life to this point. What's more, there are wine and meat, and three or five dancers accompanying you for fun. These two hand-off managers are already very satisfied.

"Ahem..."

Fang Li was in the horse's skin, Cao Fei surrounded him and went to the county hall, standing outside the door and coughing.

This lobby, which was originally owned by the Hanoi County Magistrate's Office, has been transformed into a place for drinking and dancing by Ji Shubi. He is drunk and dreaming of death here every day, and he is happy to miss Guo.

Of course, Si was also Bai Si, because there were Fang Li people inside and outside the county yamen, and Ji Shubi couldn't even go out of the gate. If he thought about the glorious days of the lord of a country all day long, he might be dead in the end!

Seeing Fang Li stepping past the threshold, Ji Shubi and Ji Zhaiju subconsciously straightened their bodies, as if they saw the Master's student, and they all showed a flattering smile: "General, you are here, you haven't seen each other for several days. Are you safe?"

Fang Li bowed and said respectfully: "I, Fang Bofu, paid homage to the two lords. I have been busy with official duties recently and have not come to pay my respects in time. I hope that the two lords will forgive me if they are negligent!"

As he spoke, he pretended to be unwell and coughed repeatedly on his chest: "Cough cough... Recently, everything in Xingyang has been complicated. I have been sleeping at night. I occasionally feel cold and feel a little ill."

Ji Shubi sighed: "To combine Guo and Yu into one, attack the unjust officials, decide national affairs internally, and defend strong enemies externally. The burden on the general's shoulders is really heavy! Brother Ji Zhai and I cannot share your worries, and I feel deeply frightened!"

Fang Li secretly wondered in his heart that these two guys summoned him for no reason to reminisce about the past. Or was he worshipping himself for a long time? Why are they so humble and respectful today? Are they moved by his "diligence"?

"I am busy with state affairs. I wonder what instructions are the two lords calling me to come?" Fang Li took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped the corner of his mouth, and asked calmly.

Ji Shubi and Ji Zhai looked at each other, and Ji Zhai pushed Ji Shubi, "Brother Shubi, say it!"

Ji Shubi patted his chest, took a deep breath, and said, "Okay, then let me... let me say it!"

"I listen carefully!"

Ji Shubi said: "The sage Tang Yao was reigned for seventy years, and he managed floods, measured agricultural orders, formulated calendars, and benefited the people. Later, the sage was old and weak, and abdicated the throne to Shun, which allowed the descendants of Yan and Huang to reproduce and prospered, endlessly..."

When Fang Li heard Ji Shubi mention the word "abdication", he couldn't help but be surprised and muttered in his heart: "Oh... I didn't expect Ji Shubi and Ji Zhai to call me today and actually wanted to abdicate the throne of their lord to me? Where did the sun come out? Why did the two brothers' awareness suddenly improve several levels?"

"Then should I agree or not?"

Fang Li's thoughts flew around, and he secretly wondered whether he should accept Erji's abdication?

Duke Zhou was afraid of rumors, and Wang Mang was humble and had not usurped the times. Even if the treacherous ministers such as Wang Mang and Cao Cao were in power for many years, they had not yet taken up the throne. After repeated requests from civil and military ministers, they finally reluctantly agreed, one ascended the throne and the other ascended the throne.

During this period, the people of the clan did not have much sense of national identity. It was no longer surprising that the king's flag changed on the top of the city. For example, the three families divided Jin, and the Tian family replaced Qi, and not many people stood up to support their homeland.

The famous and powerful generals did not have much integrity, and it was commonplace to go to the Qin and Chu. People who were famous in history, such as Wu Qi, Gongsun Yan, Lian Po, and Le Yi, have served in many countries one after another, and their national concepts were extremely weak.

But Fang Li felt that he should still learn from Wang Mang. Cao Cao refused first and waited for his subordinates to pretend to accept it when he advised him many times. This is the correct routine. If he directly accepted Er Ji's abdication, it would be called not playing according to the routine. He would probably be scolded in the future and be regarded as a negative image by history!

Ji Shubi continued: "General Bofu defended the strong enemy outside and led the Guo and Yu coalition forces to defeat the Jin invaders and restore the mountains and rivers; govern the country internally and solve the people's livelihood problems, which can be said that the country can be safe and the country can be determined by martial arts. Brother Ji Zhai and I sighed that we are not as good as we are, and we are willing to follow the example of the ancestors and abdicate the throne of the Duke to the General. I hope you can defend your country and benefit the people!"

As soon as Ji Shubi finished speaking, Ji Zhai rushed to add: "General, I can abdicate the throne of lord to you, but you should also arrange a title for us, and the treasury will pay our salary, so that we can spend the rest of our lives."

Fang Li bowed to the ground and said in fear and fear: "Oh... the two lords have wronged themselves as ministers. Although I was busy and sleeping day and night, I had no intention of overtaking the matter. How could I dare to accept the abdication of the two lords?"

After hearing Fang Li's words, Ji Shubi and Ji Zhai couldn't help but look at each other. They thought Fang Li would be ecstatic after hearing the news of "abdication", but they didn't expect that he would refuse. Could it be that he was wronged? Could it be that his ambition was to assist the young master like Duke Zhou, not to usurp power and reliance on his own?

Ji Shubi stumbled and said, "This... the general is so serious. Your talents are ten times better than my brothers Ji Zhai and you are a hundred times more qualified to take over the position of Duke."

Fang Li stood up straight and said in a decisive tone: "Two lords, I just want to defend my country and benefit the people, and I have no intention of being arrogant and unjust. Don't mention the matter of 'abdication' to avoid the infatuation of the trapped ministers' infatuation. I am busy with everything and take a leave and come to ask the two lords for their safety again."

Watching Fang Li leave with the guards, Ji Shubi and Ji Zhai were surprised, "I didn't expect Fang Li to refuse. What should you and I do next?"

Ji Shubi is seven or eight years older than Ji Zhai, and has been in power for more than a year. He is far deeper than Ji Zhai. He puts his hands on his back and thinks for a while, and whispers: "I think Fang Li is just pretending to be a pretender. We have to fire the arrow on the string now. If we give up the position of Duke of the country, we have to give up. If we don't give up, we will die!"

"It's not that we don't let it go, it's that he is unwilling to accept it?" Ji Zhai shrugged with an expression of "blame me".

Ji Shubi twisted his beard and said, "Zhou Yu has conquered Xingyang. It is estimated that Fang Li will move the capital to Xingyang in another ten days and half a month. Let us abdicate again when we get there, so that Fang Li, the traitor, will earn a reputation!"

"As long as I can live, eat and drink, I, Ji Zhai, will be satisfied." Ji Zhai shook his head, looking at slaughtering.

Fang Li returned to the General's Mansion to recruit four personal captains, Ma Pi, Cao Fei, Wang Dali, and Jian Kuai, and asked them to send people to disguise themselves and mingle in teahouses and restaurants, streets and alleys, spreading the affairs of Ji Shubi and Ji Zhai abdicating the Duke today. All of them were rejected by Fang Li with high moral character and righteousness, not seeking glory and wealth, but only seeking to benefit the people.

"The two lords are stupid and skilled in martial arts. They have strong enemies on the outside and the people are short of food and clothing. They should really give up their position as Duke!"

"Yes, yes... Since we have named the country Tang, we should follow the system of abdication of the ancestors, so that those with talent and virtue can live in it, defend against strong enemies outside and safeguard the people inside."

"What a pity. I didn't expect that the general actually rejected the requests of the two dukes. It's so regrettable!"

"Who said no? Some people actually slandered the general as a treacherous minister, coveted the position of Duke, and had the intention of being usurped and unjust? What the general did now has slapped those people in the face?"

"If anyone scolds the general as a treacherous minister, I will not agree! If the general had not led the coalition forces to repel the Jin gang, maybe Hanoi would have fallen now, we have all become laborers of the Jin people, and our wife and daughter will become the servants of the Jin gang."

"If it really doesn't work, we gathered our neighbors to go to the general's mansion to petition. The position of our lord of Tang State is General Fang Bofu!"

Fang Li hid in the study of the prefect's mansion. Listening to the remarks of the people collected by his personal soldiers from all over the place, the smile on the corner of his mouth became brighter and brighter, and he felt that his choice was correct. Sometimes, he often achieved more ideal results, but hasteness was not achieved.

Three days later, Fang Li had just had breakfast when he heard noises outside the door one after another. He hurriedly took Cao Fei and Jian out to check. He saw dense crowds of people gathered in front of the door, one after another, with at least more than 10,000 people.

"The general is out, everyone knelt down and petition quickly!" Seeing Fang Li appear, Ma Pi immediately shouted.

The people knelt in front of Fang Li like a tide. Several respected and white-haired old men asked: "General, the Jin gang suffered a great loss this year. After the weather warms up, they will definitely make a comeback. The iron cavalry is in a hurry. In order to protect the country and the people and prevent the family from being miserable, we also hope that the general will accept the abdication of the two dukes, take over the position of Duke Tang, and lead the soldiers to defend against powerful enemies outside and comfort the people inside!"

Fang Li hurriedly bent down and helped the old men in front of him up one by one, and said in tears: "It is rare that you are so loving us Fang Bofu. How dare you not be so dull and repay us with death? But if you want to accept the abdication of your two lords, what kind of virtue can Fang Li be? Don't worry, even if we are a general, we Fang Li will lead our soldiers to defend our country and defend our enemies outside the country!"

"A general is both morally and capable, and treats others humbly. Only when you become a Duke can we feel at ease!"

Ma Pi arranged for a entourage among the crowd and continued to cheer, and the people followed, "Please accept the abdication and be the lord of the Tang Dynasty!"

Fang Li refused in every way and made a full statement on the surface. Finally, he agreed to discuss the "abdication" with the two lords and the civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty. Only then did the people disperse reluctantly.

A few days later, Chen Deng returned from South Korea and told Fang Li that Han Wu's attitude had become soft and he was willing to become an ally with Tang State and advance and retreat together. Han Fei's attitude was also very polite, saying that he would like to visit Tang State in his spare time.

The Chinese New Year will be celebrated in a few days. Xun Yu sent someone to send letters to inform Xingyang that it had been completely settled and invited Fang Li to "protect" the two dukes to move the capital to Xingyang, form the imperial center, and discuss national affairs together.

Fang Li nodded: "Hanoi is too small after all. If our Tang Kingdom wants to develop, we must base ourselves on the big city of Xingyang. We passed on my orders to collect our bags and supplies and move to Xingyang tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)
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