Today, Xinhua City, the national capital of Donghua Kingdom, is too lively. Gongs and drums are noisy, firecrackers are ringing, songs are like tides, laughter is continuous, every household is lit up, and the whole city is jubilant.

The reason for this scene is, of course, not because today is the day of the New Year. It's still autumn, and it's still early before the Spring Festival.

Not to mention that it has just won a big victory, after the efforts of Yijiazi, Donghua has occupied most of the territory of North America, and the victory is decided. No matter how big the victory is, it will not make the people in the country so excited.

So what day is it?

Looking up at the sky, a huge banner hanging from a hot air balloon will tell people the answer - congratulations on the centenary of King Donghua.

Speaking of the old birthday star of Donghua Wang, it is really amazing. This person Guo Mingye was originally just a son-in-law in Dongliu Township, Longxi County, Yizhou Prefecture, Jiannan Province, Datang Dynasty, and later entered the county government as a servant with the help of his father-in-law's family.

Since he entered the officialdom, Guo Yeke has been terrible, it is Jin Lin who is the dragon in the pool when he encounters the wind and clouds. Since then, he has risen to the top, and in just a few years, he has become a very popular minister, and the official title of Shangshu is the right servant of the title of King of Qin.

Do you think that's the end of it? No, not at all, and that's just the beginning.

After he helped Li Zhiping, the son of the Tang Dynasty, to destroy Baekje and annex Goguryeo, he led some of the Tang people to cross the ocean for 20,000 miles and laid down a great Donghua Kingdom.

The area of Donghua is three times that of the Tang Dynasty, and the cultivated land is more than twice that of the Tang Dynasty. What's more, most of this place is uncivilized savages, which can be called a terra nullius, and sincerity is the foundation of eternal hardship.

The title of this emerging country is still the fifth rank of the prince and the uncle. However, the meaning of these five is very different from that of Datang.

In addition to the Yulu, all the titles were also given by a large area of land. The duke is 100,000 acres, the marquis is 50,000 acres, and the earl is 20,000 acres. Viscount five thousand acres. Baron a thousand acres.

The people of the Tang Dynasty who came with him were all divided into large and small titles, and even ordinary soldiers also had the honor of barons.

This is nothing, that is, it is just several times more land than the title of the Tang Dynasty. The biggest difference between the titles of Donghua is that they have the right to participate in politics.

The whole of Donghua is divided into 9981 prefectures, 800 prefectures, and 3,000 counties. All prefectural ordinances are elected on a one-person-one-vote basis.

Although the governor of the state capital was appointed by the king of Donghua, if he aroused public anger, as long as more than half of the lords opposed it, he could be impeached. The king of Donghua must remove this person and choose another meritorious.

As for the central decision-making, King Donghua cannot completely make a decision. The House of Dukes and Marquis cannot be carried out if half of the members oppose it.

The so-called King of Donghua and Shijue share the world.

People understand that what King Donghua brings to everyone is not only the wealth of a lifetime, but the worry-free food and clothing of dozens or even hundreds of generations of children and grandchildren.

First of all, land, don't forget, the so-called change of dynasty, exhaustive investigation of the root cause, is the breeding of population, the shortage of land. Eventually, the poor were left without food and clothing and forced to rebel.

Now that such a large piece of land has been taken by everyone, how many Tang people have migrated over? Less than a million. Even if you add the natives, it's only four or five million people.

No matter how the people can live, if they want to reach a situation where there are more people and less land, how can it be five hundred years later?

Then there is the superiority of the system. The system of Donghua Kingdom is to let the large and small scholars rest with the country, which fully guarantees everyone's power.

Of course, this does not mean that Donghua has to raise a group of social parasites.

The state stipulates that only the eldest son can inherit the title, and the others can only obtain the title through meritorious service.

As for the land granted by the state, it can only be inherited for five consecutive generations. After five generations, it is reduced by half for each passing generation. Even if he is the eldest son, if he wants not to lose the face of the lord, he has to work hard.

Everyone can understand this constraint, after all, no one wants their children and grandchildren to become idle waste. In addition, the fifth generation of the gentleman was beheaded, and with the title, at least the starting point is much higher than that of ordinary people. If you are not satisfied, that is, the people's hearts are not enough.

So, is it because he gave everyone land and titles that everyone loves King Donghua so much? Not exactly. In addition to these two points, what is more important is that King Donghua also taught the knowledge taught by the immortals of that day to the people in China for free.

These studies are roughly divided into four categories: mathematics, physics, chemistry, and medicine, plus five courses in literature, history, criminal names, agriculture, and military affairs, a total of nine, which have become the courses that every new Donghua common man must study.

There are 100 primary schools, 20 middle schools, and 2 universities in the country to ensure the spread of these knowledge.

It can be said that Guo Ye is not only the king of Donghua Wang, but also the teacher of most Donghua people. Teachers and gentlemen, can the people not revere them?

Therefore, all the Donghua people were sincerely happy that he could live to be 100 years old and be physically strong, and they were also happy to hold a grand celebration for him.

In the main hall of the royal palace.

At this time, it was almost noon, and the leading figures of Donghua State had already arrived, standing neatly and solemnly, ready to congratulate Guo Ye on his birthday.

"King Donghua has arrived!"

In the roll call of the female official, Guo Ye appeared in front of everyone in high spirits.

Strange to say, although he was already 100 years old at this time, he was not deaf and blind, and his spirit was strong. His hair was still jet black, and not a single tooth had fallen out. Judging from the physiognomy, at most it is said that there are more than 40 people.

"Ministers and others see Donghua King Chitose Chitose Chitose Chitose, I wish Donghua King happiness like the East China Sea long flowing water, longevity than Nanshan Immortal Pine."

"All the ministers are flat and give seats."

"Thank you, the king!"

When people sat down one after another, Guo Ye first glanced around, and then coughed lightly and said, "Everyone, today is the 100th birthday of the lonely king. The big guys all came to celebrate their birthdays, and the lonely king was very happy. Also, while everyone is here, there is something I would like to announce to you. ”

Donghua Shangshu ordered Zhang Jiuling to get up, and said solemnly: "Dare to ask the king what he wants to announce?" Why didn't you consult with the prime ministers in advance? It's not in order. ”

Guo Ye said: "Because only I can say about this matter." I don't mention it, and even if any of you want to, you don't dare to say it. ”

"I see." Donghua General Feng Changqing said: "I Donghua and the Tang Dynasty are 20,000 miles away, and the prosperity of the people and the country is not under the Tang Dynasty, so why should I respect the Tang Dynasty?" The minister respectfully asks the king to be the emperor. ”

As he spoke, he fell to his knees and said, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

At that time, three generations of Tang immigrants to Donghua had passed, and people such as Zhang Jiuling and Feng Changqing were all born in Donghua, and they had no loyalty to the Tang Dynasty at all.

In addition, the risk of persuasion is infinitely small, and the expected return is quite rich, so don't do it in vain.

So, with Feng Changqing taking the lead, people fell to the ground one after another, saying: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" I wish my emperor a long life. ”

Guo Ye waved his hand again and again, and said, "Everyone Aiqing, please get up quickly, the Lone King has no such intention." What is the difference between being the king of Donghua and being the emperor? What is missing is nothing more than a false name. It's really not worth it to have a bad relationship with Datang for the sake of this false name. ”

How can such a thing be successful at the first time? That's too unsophisticated. People thought that Guo Ye was going to make a trick of three pushes and three concessions, so he continued to work hard.

The ministers either quoted scriptures and classics, or made generous statements, and even some generals wanted to write blood letters, as if Guo Ye did not agree to this request, Donghua would be destroyed.

In the end, King Donghua was furious and said: "Don't forget, the current Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Longji is my own grandson. You want me, who is a grandfather, to rob my grandson's Jiangshan Sheji, you are shameless, I still want it! ”

Zhang Jiuling said: "Wang Shang is angry, everyone doesn't want to start a war with Datang, let alone get Datang's Jiangshan Sheji." It's just that I want Donghuaguo and Datang to be on an equal footing. ”

Guo Ye shook his head and said, "That's not going to happen." Donghua is isolated overseas, and it is a little detached from the mainland. If I become emperor, I am afraid that I will become two countries that do not want to do it at all. If I agree to your request, I will become a sinner of the Han people through the ages. ”

Seeing Guo Ye's resolute attitude, Zhang Jiuling realized that his people had really misunderstood King Donghua, and said, "Since you are unwilling, then this matter will be stopped." ”

"Uh......" He thought for a moment and continued, "Although you don't want to be emperor, Wechen has another idea to show your honorable status. ”

"What identity?"

"Ancestral Hall! The minister asked the court to build a hundred holy shrines! ”

"Hundred Saints' Temple?"

"Wensheng Kongqiu, martial saint Guan Yu, soldier saint Sun Wu, craftsman saint Luban...... Wait, as for you to be called holy. Command all the saints and accept the sacrifices of Donghua Kingdom. ”

"Then the day of my birth is called Christmas?"

"Uh...... It seems that it can be said that ......"

The image of Jesus Christ appeared in Guo Ye's mind, and it seemed to be quite emotional, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

However, he soon came to his senses. It is not enough to use the knowledge of later generations to make achievements, and it is too much to oppress the sages.

He shook his head and said, "That's a bad idea, those learnings came from the immortals, not me. How can I be compared with all the sages? Or even to crush them? ”

"But ......"

"It's nothing, don't talk about it again." Guo Ye said: "Don't guess. The lonely king still uncovered the mystery by himself. That's what I'm going to announce today...... Passed the throne to Guo Zhu, the grandson of the prince. In the future, I will be the king of Donghua, living freely, and I will no longer care about national politics. ”

Guo Zhunai was born to Guo Ye's eldest son Guo Shoujing, and he is in his fifties this year. When he heard this, although he was ecstatic in his heart, he quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Grandpa, no, no, I'm still ...... young."

Guo Ye glared and said, "Nonsense! Small what is small? Fifty-six is still young? Do you have to be seventy or eighty to be old enough? Did you still have the energy to deal with national affairs at that time? How unreasonable! ”

Zhang Jiuling said: "The king is angry, Taisun doesn't mean that. It's just that you're in the prime of spring and autumn......"

"Huh? Aren't you talking nonsense with your eyes open? Who can be considered the peak of spring and autumn at the age of 100? The old coffin is about the same. ”

"Well, although it can't be regarded as a spring and autumn victory...... But you're still in good health! Don't look at Weichen is less than forty years old, but in terms of body, he may not be as good as you. Therefore, both the grandson and the ministers think that there is really no need for you to abdicate. ”

As soon as Zhang Jiuling's words fell, people knelt on the ground one after another, and said in unison: "Please also ask the king to take back his life!" ”

Guo Ye said in a deep voice: "Everyone get up." The lonely king has made up his mind, and there is no need to persuade him anymore. ”

"If the king does not agree to the demands of his ministers, we will not be able to kneel for a long time."

"You ...... You're playing scoundrels with the Lone King. ”

Guo Ye stood up, paced back and forth, and finally let out a long sigh and said, "There is a reason why the Lone King wants to abdicate. Stand up first and listen to me slowly. I'm done, if you think it's unreasonable, it's not too late to kneel down. ”

Everyone just showed a gesture, and they didn't really disregard the dignity of the minister of the country to play scoundrels, so they stood up one after another.

Guo Yedao: "What is the meaning of life? Some people say it's a wife's shadow, some people say it's a meritorious career, some people say it's to enjoy life, and some people say it's a name for eternity! Anyway, what do you think I'm missing? ”

"I, Guo Ye, am the king of Donghua, and I am extremely rich. There are groups of beautiful wives and concubines, and there are many filial sons and grandchildren. Achievements and achievements have been achieved through the ages, and as for eating and drinking, it is not a problem. What is missing is nothing more than a good beginning and a good end. ”

"In other words, if I pass the throne to the crown prince on my 100th birthday, my life will be considered complete." As he spoke, he bowed to the ministers and said, "I hope everyone will fulfill my Guo Ye's selfishness!" ”

This is very reasonable, coupled with the centenarian's sincere request, the ministers looked at each other, and finally could only agree.

The people fell to their knees again and said in unison, "Obey the order!" ”

"Good, good!" Guo Ye laughed and said proudly: "The lonely king's life is complete!" There is nothing in the world that is worth pursuing! ”

"Not necessarily!" As soon as his words fell, someone outside the hall snorted coldly and broke in!

Everyone looked up, but saw that this person was wearing a cyan robe, his face was thin, his beard and hair were white, his eyes were blazing, he was carrying a sword, and he was immortal!

The Donghua Palace is heavily guarded, how can there be such an old man of unknown origin?

The crowd shouted, "Who are you?" ”

The Daoist made a mockery and said with a slight smile: "Poor Dao Qingyunzi!" King Donghua, don't come to harm? ”