About a mile or so outside Luoyang City, when Li Yi arrived with Lu Wen, countless people had already gathered here. Seeing Li Yi appear, they hurriedly made way for a road.

"The prince is here~Let me go~"

"Let it go, don't stop the prince!"

The people shouted one after another, and at the same time quickly gave way to a wide passage.

Seeing this, Li Yi walked in with Lu Wen with a smile on his face, and greeted the people as he walked. He still had a smile on his face when he came to the chariot and horses that were being protected by the female soldiers of the Suzaku Battalion.

After looking at the things in the carriage and horses a little, Li Yi pondered for a moment before he said to Lu Wen in a deep voice, "Pull it in." ”

"Lord, is this appropriate?" Lu Wen asked with some hesitation when she heard this. If these things are pulled into the city, they really can't be said clearly.

"Or else? Isn't it still here? Not to mention that there are so many people watching. Li Yi's tone was very low, and there was also a sense of anger.

This anger was something that Lu Wen had never felt in Li Yi, which made her so strange and afraid. Therefore, she did not dare to say much, and after answering, she ordered the soldiers to pull the chariot back to the city.

Seeing this, after the people got out of the way, they also followed behind and walked slowly towards the city, which was nothing, but I don't know who suddenly shouted, "Zhao Gong, you must calm the world as soon as possible!" ”

It doesn't matter if this shout, all the people shouted in an instant, they shouted everything, but there is one word that is incomparably unified, Zhao Gong! Obviously, in the hearts of the people, Li Yi is already the Duke of Zhao.

Hearing this, although Li Yi was extremely angry in his heart, he could only stop with a smile on the surface, turned his head to look at everyone and persuaded him, "Everyone, this marquis has already rejected the appointment of the imperial court, so I hope you don't say these transgressive words......

It's just that it's okay not to say this, but when I say it, these people are even more excited.

"Why did Zhao Gong say this? In addition to Zhao Gong, who else in the world is qualified to be called a duke? ”

"Yes, yes, I heard that the imperial court has divided more than ten kings and dukes this time, if Duke Zhao refuses, won't he be inferior to others?"

"For so many years, Zhao Gong pacified the Yellow Turban, subdued the Xiongnu, crusaded against Dong thieves and horse thieves, and established the Great Dao Academy...... He has made countless contributions to the court, the world, and the people, not to mention being called a prince, even if he is called a king, he should be called a king......"

Hundreds of people kept persuading, and their expressions were excited, as if Li Yi had done something unforgivable. There were even several old men who rushed to Li Yi and knelt down.

"Zhao Gong, we are all people who escaped from Chang'an, if it weren't for Zhao Gong, we would have starved to death, and we would probably even die without a place to be buried. It was Zhao Gong who not only kept us alive, but also gave us a new life......" several old people Balabala kept saying.

These people can be said to have a lot of treasures about what Li Yi has done over the years, except for some people who remember it very well because of their personal experience, the rest of them all learned about it from the newspaper. As the biggest entertainment activity for the people under Li Yi's rule, newspapers have entered thousands of households, and many people like to flip through a newspaper over and over again, even if there are words they don't understand, they will ask others for help.

Seeing this, Li Yi hurriedly helped them up, and at the same time persuaded them helplessly, "You don't have to be so ......."

However, despite this, the enthusiasm of the people still made Li Yi have a headache, and he had no choice but to find an excuse to return to the city first. Seeing this, those people directly surrounded Lu Wen, hoping that she could help persuade Li Yi to take the position of Duke Zhao.

In this regard, Lu Wen also had an incomparable headache, so she had to respond casually, and quickly entered the city with the people. But even so, the enthusiasm of the people did not diminish in the slightest, and when they entered the city, they went to talk to their neighbors and friends about it, and soon it spread to the hundreds......

On the other side, after Lu Wen placed the carriage and horses and other things, she hurried to the Hou Mansion. As soon as he walked outside the council chamber, he heard a roar of anger coming from inside.

"That enchantress! It's unreasonable! I've never seen anyone so brazen! Quietly walked to the door, and saw Li Yizheng standing in his position and constantly losing his temper, and the broken case in front of him fully showed how angry Li Yi was in his heart. On the side, Xun Yu and the others sat silently, but the look on their faces was also quite ugly.

Seeing this scene, Lu Wen stood at the door and didn't dare to come in, but she didn't dare to leave, so she had to look at Li Yi with pitiful eyes.

Sensing Lu Wen's gaze, Li Yi looked up at this side, and at that moment, Lu Wen felt as if she was like a prey targeted by a fierce tiger, and a chill instantly spread throughout her body.

But fortunately, this feeling only lasted for a moment, and after seeing Lu Wen, Li Yi showed a stronger smile and said, "It's Lingqi, have all the things been placed?" ”

"It has been placed in the treasury according to the command of the lord." Hearing this, Lu Wen hurriedly walked into the hall and replied respectfully.

"Well, let's go down." Li Yi nodded when he heard this, and then waved his hand to signal Lu Wen to leave. Seeing this, Lu Wen's lips moved slightly and wanted to say something, but in the end, she couldn't say a word, and after making a gesture, she turned around and left.

After Lu Wen's figure disappeared from his sight, Li Yi sat down again, looked at everyone and asked in a deep voice, "Everyone, I'm sorry, I lost my temper just now." ”

"The lord doesn't have to be like this, no one can do anything if he is not a sage, not to mention the anger of the lord now, but it is also a matter of course." Xun Yu hurriedly persuaded when he heard this.

"Ugh." Li Yi shook his head, then looked at everyone and asked, "So now, what do you think you should do?" When they heard this, they were silent, because they didn't know what to do.

Sending out a newspaper to rebuke the angel for throwing away the decree and the gifts? At the same time, he made a statement that Li Yi absolutely did not have any intention to take the position of Zhao Gong? Apparently impossible! Because at this time, if Li Yi still severely condemns the crime and refuses to take office, the people of the world will definitely think that Li Yi is actually trying to welcome and refuse.

After all, you said you refused, so why is the thing in your hands? Ha? Angels dropped it on their own initiative? Who will believe it?! Can the people prove that the people under your rule dare to oppose you? And so many people shout to support you every day to be Zhao Gong, didn't you secretly instruct and provoke, could it be their own initiative?

After being silent for a long time, Guo Jia opened his mouth and said, "Lord, since this is the case, it is better to drag it first." ”

"Drag?" When everyone heard this, they looked at Guo Jia with some doubts.

"Yes, it's drag! Although we have something in our hands, there is no need to take it right away. Whether it's a ceremony or anything else, it's not a problem to drag on for a few months. And during this time, you can send someone to inquire about the movements of other forces. If they accept the public position......" Guo Jia said in a deep voice.

"Nonsense! How can a public office be so arbitrary? Others need to accept the lord as well? Then if someone plots against him, he ......" Guo Jia's words were not finished before they were directly interrupted by Xun Yu. I saw him glaring at Guo Jia and said loudly, but in the end, he suddenly closed his mouth again, and then turned his head to apologize to Li Yizuo, "The subordinates have spoken rebellious words, and they ask the lord to surrender!" ”

"Okay, okay, Wen Ruo doesn't have to be like this. Fengxiao, you continue," Li Yi waved his hand, then looked at Guo Jia and said lightly.

"No." Guo Jia responded when he heard this, and then said aloud again, "Lord, my subordinates think that no matter whether this holy decree is Zhang Ning's demon woman's meaning or not, it is indeed issued by the imperial court, and the angels responsible for the decree are also court scholars!" ”

In this way, the lord refused, naturally because the lord was loyal to the court and had no intention of rebellion. But even if he accepted it, it was only because the court rewarded him so much, and he didn't come as forcefully as Wang Mang. After all, everyone in the world knows that the lord is thinking about attacking Chang'an all the time to eradicate the rebel party Kuangfu Han family. ”

"Moreover, now that Ma Chao has been named the Duke of Qin, the ancestral system passed down by the ancestors has been broken. Even if the lord doesn't accept it, there is already a prince in the world. So what's the point of having one more? And after the lord succeeds the Duke of Zhao, he can also let the people of the world know that it is impossible for the Duke of Qin to act like that Wang Mang, because in addition to him, there is also the lord of the Lord! ”

In the end, Guo Jia paused and said again, "And now that the imperial court has sealed more than a dozen princes and kings one at a time, won't anyone accept it?" Not necessarily! And as long as one person accepts it, even if the lord does not accept it, I am afraid it will not help. ”

"Hmm...... The delay in Feng Xiao's mouth is to wait for the others to accept the public position......" Li Yi asked with a deep groan.

"Yes, and in the meantime we have to make a noise to let the people know about the lord's concerns. At that time, once someone has accepted the throne or throne, the lord can accept the throne through the petition of all the people. Guo Jia said in a deep voice.

"Hmm...... What does Wen Ruo think? Li Yi groaned again when he heard this, then turned his head to look at Xun Yu and asked.

Hearing this, Xun Yu's lips moved slightly, and his eyes flickered, but in the end, he still sighed helplessly, "Subordinate, there is no objection." ”

"Well, let's do it! Spread the clouds! Li Yi nodded and said.

Obviously, whether it is Li Yi or Guo Jia, they all think that someone will definitely accept the imperial court reward this time. Although, they don't know who else is the dozen or so candidates. But Feng Gong, how many people can really refuse?

Leaving Wushuang Mansion, Guo Jia and Xun Yu walked side by side, the two walked on the increasingly prosperous streets, looked at the bustling people, and listened to the constant remarks about Li Yi and Feng Gong, and were speechless for a long time.

Until he was about to arrive at Xun Mansion, when there was no one left and right, Xun Yu suddenly sighed, "Fengxiao, do you think that after the future lord determines the world fairly, will it ......?"

"Ha~ Wen Ruo actually has this kind of worrying idea?" When Guo Jia heard this, he seemed to have discovered something interesting, and looked at Xun Yu with a playful face and laughed.

"It's not that people are worried, but it's something that is likely to happen...... Xun Yu shook his head when he heard this, and sighed, "According to today's development, it won't be long before the lord can accept the position of Duke Zhao." So what about breaking through Chang'an and rescuing the saint? It is definitely impossible for the saint to take back the lord's position because this order is the intention of Zhang Ning's demon woman. But in that case, how can the lord be rewarded? And what happens when the Lord has set the world fairly? ”

"Haha, don't you say it's unfounded?" Guo Jia laughed again when he heard this, "Wen Ruo, even if the lord has calmed down the world now, it is not something we should think about, let alone it is still early at this time." Besides, what if you want to break your head? That Zhang Ning means to make the world more chaotic! We don't know what her purpose is, but there's nothing we can do to stop it right now. ”

"Alas......" Xun Yu shook his head when he heard this, but he didn't speak again, because the Guo family was right, even if he wanted to break his head, what could he do? If there was a way, he would have thought of it a long time ago.

"Alright, don't worry! Walk! Come with me for a drink! Didn't the lord say that getting drunk will relieve a thousand sorrows? Guo Jia pulled Xun Yu and said with a smile.

"This ......" Xun Yu suddenly hesitated when he heard this.

"Gone, gone! Recently, a newcomer has come to Fangqu, and he is all good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, especially his appearance...... That figure ......" In the end, Guo Jia's saliva seemed to be about to flow down.

"You...... They are already family people, and they are still so Meng Lang! Xun Yu looked at Guo Jia speechlessly, but he didn't get rid of Guo Jia's pull. Well! It was Feng Xiaoqiang who pulled me over, definitely not what I wanted to do......" Xun Yu thought silently in his heart.

End of May.

In the city of Xiangyang, Jingzhou.

"Guys, what do you think about this?" Liu looked at everyone solemnly and asked.

"My lord! What's there to hesitate about?! It's not that we force it, but the Holy Lord's gratitude for the merits of these years has been rewarded to the Lord, and naturally I accept it! Zhang Yun immediately spoke when he heard this.

The subordinates also agreed with Wen Cheng's words, this is a holy order, if the lord does not accept it, wouldn't it be a disobedience to the order? And now that the prestige of the imperial court has been declining because of Dong thieves and horse thieves, if even the lord of the royal family does not obey the will of the imperial court, who in the world will obey? As soon as Zhang Yun's words fell, Cai Mao got up and said.

"Not bad! If there is chaos today, the Holy One is held hostage by the traitorous party! So although it violates the ancestral system, if the descendants of the Liu family like the lord don't come forward at this time, who in the world will care about the court? Kuai Liang also opened his mouth to echo.

As soon as the three of them spoke, the rest of them chimed in. Hearing this, Liu Biao pretended to man for a while, then nodded and agreed, "Since that's the case, then accept it." ”

"The lord is wise!" Hearing this, Cai Mao, Kuai Liang and others hurriedly bowed down and shouted in their mouths. It seemed that their expressions were a little excited, but they were completely different from Li Yi's side.