"Some people say that you didn't have the permission of the imperial court, and you recruited troops and horses as soon as you arrived in Chiyang, and you recruited the people, I am afraid that you will not be subordinate!"

Baili Xi took a sip of the tea bowl and said quietly.

The tone was calm, as if he was saying something inconsequential, and his eyes didn't look at Fang Li's expression, as if the old monk was in a state of mind, showing a deep city.

"Framed, this is framed!"

Fang Li retorted loudly, although he did hide his disobedience deep in his heart, but until now he has not shown any bad behavior, where did these gossips come from? This is simply the spring and autumn version of the nonsense!

Besides, if we are not here to establish ourselves as kings and compete for the world, why should we serve a country the size of your palm?

Lao Tzu is a traverser, does he have a dime to do with your Yu country, why do you work for the mediocre Ji for no reason? I didn't sleep with Ji Yan's daughter again!

Although sooner or later we will have to stand on our own, at least I am now serving your Yu country and have not done anything disobedient, and you are slandering me and framing me by putting this hat on me! There is no basis for speculation!

It may be that in the near future, we will leave the meeting to divide one side, but I will not endanger your Yu country, and if we do not leave to plan for your Yu country, your small country will be annexed by the powerful Jin State in less than half a year.

At this moment, Fang Li suddenly felt deep malice and felt the sinister nature of politics!

Even in the world more than 2,000 years ago, even if it was weak and not like a country, even if it was suffering from internal and external troubles, and strong enemies pressed the border, there were still people who were intriguing and disregarding the interests of the country for their own selfishness.

"Huh...... I have made a great contribution to the court, and I never thought that instead of being rewarded by the lord, I would attract the slander of the ministers, hehe...... It's chilling! ”

Fang Li put down the tea bowl and let out a string of sneers, and the self-reliance in his heart became even stronger.

Such a mediocre court, such a monarch who does not distinguish between right and wrong, what can he do to protect him? If you really force yourself to be anxious, you will return to Chiyang Pass and stand on your own, with Zhou Yu, Zhang Liao, Liyi, and Zhu Rong, with 80,000 people and nearly 10,000 soldiers, you are not worthy of Yu Country!

"Hey...... General Fang doesn't have to be excited! ”

Baili Xi smiled slightly, stretched out his hand and motioned for Fang Li to sit down, "You are not afraid of shadows, your old man is clear." And the old man also understands where the rumors come from, and the reason why I tell you today is to remind you to pay attention to your words and deeds in the future, so as not to be manipulated by others! ”

Fang Li calmed down his excitement, got up and saluted: "Thank you for your teachings, I will pay attention to my words and deeds after my birthday." It's just that I don't know who unleashed such vicious rumors and slandered me? I hope you will remind you. ”

Baili Xi sighed and stroked his beard; "Alas...... The strength of Yu Guo was already very weak, and now the great enemy is present, and the crown prince is losing money and seizing power with Zhai Gongzi. You have been taken care of by You, and the princelings regard you as Zhai Gongzi, so naturally you will not be in power. ”

"Does the king mean that the rumors came from the crown prince?" Fang Li suddenly had an epiphany, "Your Excellency, rest assured, Fang Li will act carefully in the future!" ”

Baili Xi nodded: "You will rest in my house for a long time, and I will enter the palace first to report your request to the lord and find out." ”

Fang Li thanked again: "Thank you Xiangbang!" ”

"By the way, Chiyang Guanchi is a small city, and it is impossible to live 80,000 people, I don't know what General Fang plans to do?" Baili Xi helped Fang Li up and asked before leaving.

Fang Li stood respectfully: "When the protégé returned to Pinglu, he found that there was a Hedong town fifteen miles south of Chiyang Pass, the surrounding terrain was flat, the land was fertile, the water and grass were abundant, and the Fen River passed through the town, and he planned to build a new city here for the people to live. I don't know what you want? ”

Baili Xi laughed: "Haha...... Good eyes, I was optimistic about this place a few years ago, but unfortunately there is no extra population to move over. Now that you have recruited 80,000 people for our Yu Kingdom at once, and there is nowhere to go, it is best to build a city here. ”

"Since this is the case, then bother Xiangbang to ask for the people's lives, I don't dare to come forward without permission!" Fang Li shook his head and smiled bitterly, pushing the burden to Baili Xi.

After the discussion, Baili Xi took a carriage and went straight to the palace to find Yu Xianggong to ask for supplies for Fang Li, leaving Fang Li to wait for news in Xiangbang Mansion.

As soon as Baili Xi left, Baili Susu broke in in a hurry: "Master, you see that you are covered in dust, and the apprentice has already helped you boil hot water." You go take a shower, and I'll go to the street to help you buy some clothes. ”

Fang Li hurriedly stopped Baili Susu: "It's okay to boil water, but you don't have to buy clothes." I have one in my saddle, please get it for me. ”

It didn't take much effort, Baili Susu walked back with a delicate light blue silk robe, and kept slandering along the way, "This workmanship is not like sewn in an ordinary tailor's shop, every stitch and thread are so careful, as if a lot of effort has been poured in, could it be that the master has a sweetheart?" ”

As soon as he thought of this, Baili Susu's good mood suddenly came to naught, he pouted and stuffed his clothes into Fang Li's hand, and turned his head and left without saying a word. The second monk was confused, and he didn't know how he offended Miss Baili?

Half an hour later, Baili Xi appeared in front of Yu Xianggong Ji Yan, and at this moment, the monarch in his fifties was playing chess with Xinna's concubine Zhen.

After listening to Baili Xi's intentions, Yu Xianggong frowned and said, "Oh...... Fang Li is back? Why didn't he come to me, but to see you first? ”

Baili Xi gave up his hand to defend Fang Li: "Recently, some rumors that are unfavorable to Fang Li have been rampant, so the minister specially summoned him into the mansion to give a few words. It's not that Fang Li refuses to come to see the lord, it's that I asked him to wait for the news of the old minister at home! ”

Yu Xianggong seemed to smile: "If you don't do bad things, why are you afraid of ghosts knocking on the door?" The widow is not so mediocre, and he doubts the loyalty of his courtiers with a few rumors, maybe this is a divisive tactic used by the Jin people? ”

Baili Xi hurriedly bowed and thanked: "Lord Shengming! So the lord agreed to Fang Li's request to build a city in Hedong, and allocated him money, food, and materials to supplement military supplies? ”

Yu Xianggong touched the beard with a sparse chin, and muttered: "This matter is not trivial, the widow has to summon the crown prince and Dazai, Taizong, and the doctor to discuss." ”

After a meal, the crown prince Ji Zhiqi, Dazai Yang Bai, Taizong Kuaipeng and others came to the palace one after another, waiting for the instructions of Yu Xianggong.

"Fang Li has come back, Tuo Xiangbang came to ask the widow for money and food, armor and weapons, materials and horses, and plans to build a city in Hedong Town, I don't know what you think?" Ji Yan twisted his beard and glanced at everyone, and asked slowly.

The crown prince Ji Qi did not directly express his attitude, but signaled Taizong Kuaipeng with his eyes to jump out, suppress Fang Li according to the wording they had discussed before, and must not let him monopolize power.

Kuai Peng agreed, and made a performance: "Qi Gong Gong, Fang Li has merit in recruiting the people, but it is also wrong to be exempt from taxes without authorization, let him count his merits and demerits!" The war is imminent, and the new 8,000 soldiers in Chiyang Pass are beneficial to our Yu country, and they can open the treasury and allocate them to armor and weapons. But these new troops were all recruited by Fang Li privately, and he secretly thought that he should not be allowed to continue to sit in Chiyang, but should be transferred back to the national capital and sent another general to sit in the town! ”

Dazai Yang Bai then stood up and added oil and vinegar: "The Lord of Qi, Chiyang Pass is narrow, and Hedong Town is fertile with water and soil, which is suitable for the new city to live in. However, Fang should not be allowed to intervene anymore, and another civilian official should be sent to govern, pacify the people, and strictly prevent military generals from interfering in local political affairs. Especially these people were recruited by Fang Li, and they must not raise tigers! ”