Listening to the words of the two ministers, Yu Xianggong frowned slightly, and muttered: "What you said seems to be reasonable, Fang Li's development is too fast in these days, if all the military power and political power of Chiyang are put to him, it will inevitably be a bit of a monopoly of power, which will cause hidden dangers." ”

The crown prince took the opportunity to stand up and salute: "General Du Xian is very old, and yesterday he told me that he was ready to disarm and return to the field. His son Du Hao is familiar with military books and is skilled in bows and horses, so he can inherit Du Xi's position as lieutenant general and send him to Chiyang to sit in town! ”

"Situ Gongsun Yan grew up in the rule of officials, was familiar with the geography of Hedong, and was decisive in killing, so he could be sent to Hedong to rectify the newly returned people. Let these people contribute more to our country, instead of sitting back and enjoying the results! ”

Taizong Kuaipeng also followed Ji Yu to recommend candidates, and the two of them were one left and one right, eager to deprive Fang Li of his power.

"Nonsense!"

Baili Xi, who had been listening, twitched his cheeks slightly, and finally couldn't hold back his anger and shouted, "Fang Li recruited 80,000 people for the Yu State at once, expanded 8,000 soldiers, strengthened the city wall of Chiyang Pass, and made immortal achievements. The court should reward him, why did you come here as if you had committed a heinous crime, and you wanted to cut him with a thousand knives? ”

Yu Xianggong showed an embarrassed smile, twisted his beard and said, "Oh...... I'm afraid it's unfair for us to treat Fang Li like this, right? ”

Seeing that Fang Li was about to be brought down, Ji Yu turned a deaf ear to Baili Xi's words, and continued to strike while the iron was hot: "Father, you can't be indecisive in governing the country, it is precisely because Fang Li is so capable, so we must beware of him sitting big." If his father wants to reward him, he should be transferred back to the royal city as a civil official. ”

Baili Xi said angrily: "Ridiculous, since ancient times, those who have been kings should be rewarded for their merits, and punished for their mistakes; I have never heard that after making great contributions, he was transferred back from the border pass, from a military general to a civil official, and the pearl was secretly invested, which was overkill! If this is done, won't it make the front-line soldiers feel cold and make the world laugh? ”

"Hmm...... Xiangbang has a point! Ji Yan kept twisting his beard, hesitating.

Dazai Yang Bai saw that Ji Qi couldn't convince Yu Xianggong, so he came to help again: "My lord, in the three hundred years of our Yu country, no one has ever recruited 80,000 people at once, this Fang Li is so good at demagoguery, you can't help but guard against it!" As the saying goes, be careful to sail the ship of 10,000 years, after the excessive expansion of the power of the generals, it is inevitable that they will support their own troops, and the lord must take precautions to eliminate hidden dangers. ”

Baili Xi said angrily: "Fang Li's old man is clear, I guarantee with this old bone, if Fang Li has a heart of disobedience in the future, I will die in this hall!" ”

"Hey...... Xiangbang is serious, even if the widow doesn't believe in Fang Li, can he still not believe you? Ji Yan said with a smirk.

Baili Xi continued: "And these 80,000 people returned to our Yu Kingdom because of Fang Li, if Fang Li is rashly transferred away, it is likely to cause panic in the people, in case they all defect to the Jin Kingdom, it will be a wedding dress for others!" ”

Seeing that the two sides were arguing, Gong Zhiqi, the doctor who had been watching the play, took a step forward and said, "Lord Gong, Xiangbang, what do you think of this?" Let Fang Li continue to serve as the chief general of Chiyang Pass, calm the morale of the army, and send another civilian official to Hedong to rectify the people and build a new city. In this way, Fang Li will not be allowed to monopolize power, nor will it cause panic among the people, and it is fair for Fang Li to leave. ”

Ji Xianzheng was riding a tiger and was going to continue to play chess and drink with Concubine Ai after the matter was dealt with, so he immediately agreed: "Gong Aiqing's plan is the best, then pass on the widow's edict, promote Fang Li to lieutenant general, and continue to sit in Chiyang." In addition, a civil official was selected to go to Hedong to settle the people and build a new city. ”

Kuai Peng continued to strongly recommend Gongsun Yan: "The minister thinks that Gongsun Yan is courageous, capable, and decisive, and is the best choice to go to Hedong." ”

Yu has Xiangbang as the head of the hundred officials, and there are six secretaries below, namely Dazai, Taizong, Taishi, Taibu, Taizhu, and Taishi. There are five senses under Liuqing, which are Sima, Situ, Sikong, Sikou, and Sishi, corresponding to the upper, middle, and lower generals of the military generals.

Ji Yan was already a little impatient, and made a final decision with a wave of his robe: "Then send Gongsun Yan to Hedong as a magistrate, and Xiangbang is fully responsible for the supply of materials." When you are tired, stand down! ”

Baili Xi took a shower after leaving, and suddenly became radiant and radiant, which attracted Miss Baili to take a few more glances unconsciously.

The two were communicating how to build a new city in the future and how to resist the upcoming attack of the Jin Kingdom, when they heard the guard guarding the door report: "Gongzi Zhai's doorman came to the door with an invitation, and asked General Fang to go to the banquet in the evening!" ”

Fang Li frowned slightly, and made a decision in a flash of light, refusing Gongzi Zhai's invitation!

Through the observation during this time, Fang Li found that Gongzi Ji Zhai's strength was much weaker than that of Prince Ji, and there was no need for him to get involved in the battle between them for the succession, adding a stumbling block to his future.

In just a few days, rumors have spread, and it is very unfavorable to himself, which is enough to prove that the strength of the crown prince Ji is far above Ji Zhai. He must not be used as a gun by Ji Zhai, he must keep his distance, and the gentleman does not stand under the dangerous wall, this is the smart way to deal with the world.

Of course, in Fang Li's bones, he didn't take the little prince and prince of Yu Kingdom in his eyes, in this world where princes compete for hegemony, in this world where the weak eat the strong, they are just cannon fodder!

When I woke up one day, the iron cavalry of the Jin State was under the city, the country would not be a country, the monarch would not be a king, and even the Yu Kingdom would no longer exist, where would there be a prince and a son? It's all grasshoppers after autumn, and it won't be a few days away!

"Let's just say that I have a tired journey, I suffer from a cold, and I can't go to the feast, so let the doorman convey my gratitude to Gongzi Zhai on my behalf!"

Fang Li didn't plan to go out, so he hid in the house and pretended to be sick, so that Baili Susu went out and refused the invitation.

Baili Susu went out and sent away Gongzi Zhai's doorman according to Fang Li's words, and was just about to turn around and enter the door, when he heard the sparkling carriage and horses, and his grandfather Baili Xi returned from the palace.

Baili Xi got out of the car and frowned: "I think the person who came just now is Gongzi Zhai's doorman?" Could it be that the party was invited to leave for the feast and followed? ”

When he saw his grandfather Baili Susu, he became unrelenting and smiled, and said in a proper manner: "Back to grandpa's words, General Fang is not willing to be involved too much with Gongzi Zhai, and he can't help but be sick, let me come out to thank you!" ”

"Count this kid smart!" Baili Xi showed a pleased smile, "You haven't seen today's situation, if it weren't for me to pull down my face and plead for mercy, Fang said goodbye and asked for supplies, money and food, but I am afraid that the position of the general of Chiyang Pass will not be guaranteed, and the recruited people will also be handed over to others to govern." ”

Baili Susu looked angry: "Ah...... How so? My master has made great contributions, even if he doesn't reward him, he can't reward and punish him, right? In this way, which soldier will still die for the country? ”

Baili Xi sighed: "Alas...... There is a saying that is called the master of high merit, as a military general, Fang Li must keep a distance from the royal family! ”

As soon as the words fell, Fang Li suddenly turned around the corner and thanked him: "Thank you for your maintenance, your great favor Fang Li will never forget!" With me, Chiyang will never fall into the hands of the Jin people. ”

Baili Xi bowed slightly: "It's better if you hear it, I'm about to warn you!" Be careful not to give authority in your future actions. ”

"Obey the Prime Minister's Command!" Fang Lichang shook to the ground.

Baili Xi looked up and down at Fang Li, who had just changed his clothes, and saw that he was in good spirits, his instrument was lofty, and he stroked his beard and asked: "Sure enough, people rely on clothes and horses to rely on saddles, and you are also dignified, I remember that you haven't married yet, right?" ”

Fang Li was stunned for a moment, "Uh...... What do you mean by that, old man? Do you want to accept me as your granddaughter and son-in-law? ”