Time flies, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle, and more than ten years have passed in a flash. The Xia Dynasty was unprecedentedly prosperous under the governance of Dayu. The lives of the people have improved dramatically. The princes return to their hearts, and the overseas guests are served.

However, Dayu's son of heaven did not do it easily. All day long, as if on the edge of the abyss, like walking on thin ice. I am afraid that the affairs of the country will not be done well, and I am afraid that the life of the common people will not be good. Physically and mentally exhausted, coupled with thirteen years of water treatment, he became ill from hard work, and suffered from severe rheumatism and bone disease. On weekdays, it's fine, but when it's windy and rainy, the pain is unbearable.

So there was a retreat. Also follow the story of Di Yao and Di Shun. The position of the Son of Heaven was ceded by Zen to the virtuous and talented later generations. Then he took Tu Jiao with him, traveled the rivers and lakes, visited the fairy mountains, and looked for a blessed land away from the red dust, and lived forever.

In the early years, Dayu once intended to pass on the Son of Heaven to Gaotao. However, Gaotao died before himself due to illness. At present, there are two candidates to inherit the throne of the Son of Heaven.

The first one is Boyi. Bo Yide has both virtue and talent, both civil and military, and is a great talent who will enter the phase. Since childhood, he has followed himself to control the water, and is a powerful staff and assistant when controlling the water. After returning to the dynasty in triumph, he has been serving as an important minister of the imperial court, with merit, talent, and qualifications.

Another candidate is his son Qi'er. Qi'er was already in his twenties at this time, eloquent, strategic, both civil and military, shrewd and capable. And vigorous and enterprising. A king's air. He was respected by the ministers of the DPRK and China, and they all said that Qi'er was exactly like Dayu back then. They all befriended Qi'er with their hearts and regarded Qi'er as Dayu's successor.

Dayu also has the heart to pass on the position of the Son of Heaven to Qi'er, but it is inconvenient to do so. Because there are two role models, Di Yao and Ai Shun. They are all passed on to the virtuous but not to the sons, so they are regarded as sages by later generations and passed on as good stories. If you want to leave a good reputation behind you, you must also learn from Yao Shun's example and pass on the virtuous rather than the son.

Although Qi'er is also very suitable, it can't break the rules set by Yao Shun. So I can only endure the pain and cut my love, and I am wronged by Qi'er.

So Dayu recommended Boyi to heaven as his heir to the Son of Heaven.

All this has long been in Dayu's brewing and planning. On this day, Dayu and the ministers were discussing in the court, and suddenly the palace official entered the hall and said: "Qi Qi Son of Heaven, a person who claimed to be called Guo Zhi came outside the court, and he also brought a dragon, saying that he wanted to see the Son of Heaven." ”

Dayu commanded: "Xuanguo Zhi entered the hall to speak." ”

After a while, the attendant brought in a man. I saw that the man was nine feet tall and had a purple beard. He has curly red hair, a pair of twisted yellow eyebrows, a pair of large yellow ringed eyes, and two snail shells hanging from his ears. He wears a leopard skin diagonally. Bare arms and calves. The muscles are prominent, and the muscles and bones are strong. At first glance, you can see that he is a brave man. There was also a yellow dragon beside him.

Guo Zhi stood at the foot of the steps and bowed to Dayu, and said: "Guo Zhi, the husband of the mountain village, has saluted the Son of Heaven." ”

Dayu asked: "Guo Zhi Zhuangshi, do you want to see me in trouble?"

Guo Zhi said: "Guo Zhi wants to dedicate this dragon to the Son of Heaven as a mount, and it will be much faster for the Son of Heaven to inspect the world in the future." As he spoke, he stroked the yellow dragon beside him with his hand. The yellow dragon suit is very tame.

Dayu asked, "I don't know where the strong man got the Yellow Dragon?"

Guo Zhi replied: "Guo Zhi's family lives in Hedong, near the Longmen of the Yellow River. That year coincided with the day of Meng Chun's moon in March, and I was fortunate enough to see a carp jumping over the dragon gate. After the carp jumped over the dragon gate, the sky fire burned off its tail, and then the wind and rain followed it and flew into the sky. Among them, only this yellow dragon was unfortunately seriously injured when jumping the dragon gate. Unable to fly into the sky, he fell in mid-air and fell to the ground.

It was I who came forward to pick him up, take him home, heal him, and slowly recuperate. When I healed his wounds, he became attached to me. Because he can no longer fly into the sky, he can only fly in mid-air. So I tamed him as a mount and rode him around the world.

Later, I thought that the Son of Heaven needed him more than I did. If the Son of Heaven rides a dragon to patrol the world, it is fast and steady, saving a lot of time, and also saving the fatigue of saddle horses and chariots and boats. So he came to the court and offered this yellow dragon to the Son of Heaven. ”

Dayu smiled and asked, "Guo Zhi Zhuangshi, will this Yellow Dragon listen to me?"

Guo Zhi replied: "I can be a driver for the Son of Heaven and a dragon for the Son of Heaven." In this way, Huanglong also got his place. I also became a member of the public family, killing two birds with one stone. ”

Dayu and the ministers all laughed when they heard this. Dayu asked again: "Guo Zhi Zhuangshi, have you been overseas with your Huanglong?"

Guo Zhi replied: "I have been, and I have been to the east, west, north and south of overseas." ”

Dayu said: "I'm about to inspect overseas, just right, you can tell me and the ministers about overseas first!"

Guo Zhi replied: "Since the Son of Heaven and the ministers want to hear it, then I will tell you what I saw overseas:

Let's start with the overseas West. It is full of fertile fields, and people live freely here. The birds sing freely here, and the phoenix birds dance freely. The eggs laid by the phoenix are the food of the people of the fertile wilderness. The nectar that comes down from heaven is the drink of the people of the fertile wilderness. Whatever the people want, they can do as they like. There are countless exotic beasts that live with the people of the fertile wilderness.

Because there is the hill of the Yellow Emperor, people are in awe of the Yellow Emperor's willing, so they don't even dare to shoot arrows to face the west.

There are three countries here. The people here have three bodies, but only one head. Six arms, six legs and feet.

One arm country. It's that the people here only have one hand, one eye and one nostril. The horses here have yellow tiger markings, and they also have one eye and one hoof.

Qi Hume Country. The people here have one hand, three eyes, and they ride striped horses, which have two heads. There are also birds with red and yellow feathers that accompany them.

Husband Country. The people here are dressed in ceremonial clothes and wear long swords. Dignified manners, trustworthy, courteous, full of manly spirit.

Wu Xianguo. There is a mountain here, where shamans travel between heaven and earth. The people here are all shamans, and they operate the green snake with their right hand and the yellow snake with their left hand. can communicate with the gods, can know good fortune and evil, and like to divinate people.

Women's Country. The people here are all women, and there is not a single man. They live on a fairy island surrounded by water, and they are sterile and immortal for life.

Xuanyuan Country. The people here have human faces and snake bodies, and their tails are coiled around their heads. The people lived a very long life, and even those who died early were more than 800 years old.

White Republic. The people here are very white-looking, blonde, blue-eyed, and have long hair scattered. There is a beast called 'Chenghuang'. It looks like a fox and has horns on its back. If someone could ride on him, he would live to be 2,000 years old.

Su Shen Guo. There is a kind of tree in the country, called the begonia. The people used the bark of the begonia tree to make their clothes.

Long-stock countries. The people here have very long legs. He is two feet tall and his legs are one and a half feet long. Wearing loose hair, walking fast, galloping, and traveling thousands of miles a day.

In the West, there is a god named Bei Shu, with a snake hanging on his left ear and two dragons under his feet.

Let's talk about the overseas North.

The north is called the wilderness of vomiting. The woman here knelt against the mulberry tree, spit silk in her mouth. It is no different from silk and can be woven into silk. The mulberry tree is 100 feet tall and has no branches. There is a mountain called Zhongshan, and the god of Zhongshan is called Candleyin. When the candle opens its eyes, it is the day, and when you close your eyes, it is night. Blowing is winter, inhaling is summer. Don't eat, don't drink water, and don't breathe. The breath is a long wind, and the candle yin is a thousand miles long.

Ichimoku country. People here only have one eye in the center of their face.

There is no country after that. The people here do not have children, there are no offspring, and people do not die.

Rouli country. People here have only one hand, one foot, and their knees are upside down, and they walk backwards.

Deep Eyes Country. People here have sunken eyes, protruding foreheads, and usually raise a hand.

Enterless country. People here have no mouths, no food, no drink, no pooping and no urine.

Vara Country. The feet here are very large, the feet are the same length as the height, like people stepping on two small boats.

There is a god in the north who says Yu Qiang, with a human face and a bird body, two green snakes hanging on his ears, and two green snakes under his feet.

Let's talk about the overseas East.

In the eastern wilderness there are good horses, ginseng, mink, red pine, and gold. There is a place called Yang Valley. There is a hibiscus tree growing in the Yanggu valley, and the sea is surrounded by it. The hibiscus tree is a place where the sun rests. In the past, there were ten suns, one of which rose to the hibiscus tree every day, and the remaining nine rested under the hibiscus tree.

Because they were naughty by chance, ten suns rose on the hibiscus tree at the same time. It did not rain until it rained, the earth dried up, the crops withered, and the people were roasted to death. The people invited Hou Yi and shot down nine, and in the end only one remained.

In the east, there is the country of Qingqiu. The people here eat grain, eat animal meat, and wear silk.

Black Tooth Country. The people here have black teeth and a green snake wrapped around their bodies.

Gentleman's Country. Dressed in a belt, wearing a long sword, eating animal meat, raising tigers, and being courteous to others.

Xuanguo country. The people here are dark-skinned, dressed in salmon skin, and eat the eggs of geese and gulls.

There is a god in the east called Jumang, with a bird body and a human face, and two dragons under his feet.

Finally, the overseas south.

There is a mountain in the south called Yushan. There is a bird called the winged bird. One red and one cyan, two birds can only fly if they have their wings together.

Kunlun Hill is to the north of him. Hou Yi used to fight with chisel teeth in the field of Shouhua here. Yi held a bow and arrow, chiseled a tooth and held a shield, and finally Yi shot the chisel to death.

There is colon country here. People have chicken breasts, and they call insects snakes and snakes fish.

Feather Republic of China. The people here have feathers on their bodies, their hair is scattered, there are birds called Bifang, and one foot.

Huantou Country. The people here, with their wings and beaks, make fishing their business and feed on fish.

Fire-weary country. The **** here has a human face, with black feathers and a breath of fire in his mouth.

Piercing the chest. The people here have a big hole in their chest, which pierces the chest and is hollow.

Cochin country. The people here have two legs and two feet crossed, and they walk like they are dancing.

Jiao Yuguo. The people here are short, wearing tiaras and belts, and they are neat and elegant.

Long-armed country. People here have particularly long arms, arms hanging down to the ground, and catch fish in the sea with their hands.

Giyu Country. The tongue of the man here is upside down, like the tongue of a frog.

There is a god in the south, called Zhurong, with a beast body and a human face, and he also steps on two dragons.

That's what I know about overseas. It's just a quick glance, a glimpse of the leopard in the tube. I don't see it, and I don't know a lot. If you want to know more, please go overseas and see it for yourself. ”

Dayu was overjoyed and said, "Okay, Guo Zhi, you and your Huanglong will stay." I appointed you as the Imperial Court Dragon Master, specially for me to control the dragon, are you willing?"

Guo Zhi replied: "Thank you, this is exactly what I want. ”

Dayu instructed the officials in charge of the car to take Guo Zhi to settle him and Huanglong. Then he proceeded to discuss with the ministers.

Dayu said: "I have long had the idea of inspecting the world. The first is that the time is not ripe, and the second is that the road is far away, and the mountains and rivers are blocked, so it is not easy to come and go. Now, the country's major affairs have been decided, and I don't have to worry about it.

Today, Guo Zhi has dedicated another dragon, and this time he will not have to work hard to inspect overseas. So I decided that starting tomorrow, I was going to tour overseas. After returning, he collected books and treasures in famous mountains and rivers. Then take Tu Jiao with you to travel the rivers and lakes and visit the fairy mountain. ”

After listening to Dayu's words, the ministers felt very sudden, and they were all shocked. Bo Yi asked: "The Son of Heaven is traveling overseas, what about the major affairs of the imperial court?"

Dayu said: "I have already arranged these. Before, I had already recommended Boyi to Heaven and inherited my position as the Son of Heaven. During my overseas tour, Bo Yi did the work of the Son of Heaven on my behalf. Let Xia Qi take over Boyi's position as Si Nong, and Boyi and Xia Qi will assist Boyi. The other ministers of the DPRK and China are still performing their respective duties and jointly handling the affairs of the DPRK. ”

Boyi listened to Dayu's arrangement and was taken aback. Hurriedly stood up and waved his hand repeatedly. said: "No, no, the arrangement of the Son of Heaven is very inappropriate." Boyi has no talent and is not worthy of this big responsibility. Let's invite the prince to take charge of the government! The prince is eloquent and strategic, and he should inherit the position of the son of heaven, and Bo Yi is willing to assist the son. ”

Bo Yi also said: "The son is talented, and no one is able to reach him, so he should take over as the unification and inherit the position of the Son of Heaven." The minister is willing to work with Boyi to assist the son. ”

Dayu said: "Xia Qi is not as good as Boyi in terms of qualifications and talents. Let him take over the position of Boyi's Si Nong, which is already considered selfish on my part. I want to follow the story of Di Yao and Di Shun, and pass on the position of the Son of Heaven not to the son. I've made up my mind, and you don't have to wait any longer.

I'll leave tomorrow and go on a tour of the country. You have to compete for your business, and do a good job in the affairs of the court and the country. ”

Although Boyi is still playing the drum in his heart, he knows that what Dayu has set cannot be changed. So I kept shedding tears, and I only made promises.

Bo Yi asked again: "May I ask the Son of Heaven, how many soldiers and horses do you want to bring with you on patrol?"

Dayu said: "I don't bring a cart and a horse, a soldier and a soldier." With Guo Zhi driving the dragon for me, I only brought Tu Jiao, and the husband and wife walked together. ”

Bo Yi asked again: "Then who will arrange food, shelter, and transportation?"

Dayu said: "The whole world is not the king's land, and the guest of the land is not the king's minister." As the son of heaven in China, no matter where I go, it is my home. Are you afraid that you won't be able to eat? Besides, if I go out on patrol on the dragon and walk in the heavens, who can keep up with me?"

Xia Qi asked, "Does my father have any other instructions?"

Dayu said: "It is enough to do things to be worthy of the sky, to be worthy of the earth, to be worthy of the ancestors, and to be worthy of the people." ”

Early the next morning, Guo Zhi and Huang Long were already ready. Dayu will get the book of heaven over the years "Jin Jian Yu Seal", the Queen Mother of the West awarded the "Summoning God Talisman", the goddess of Wushan awarded the "Shangqing Baowen", the Fuxi given the "measuring ruler", the Luohe goddess gave the "Luo Shu", the Yellow River Hebo gave the "River Map", and the "Eight Arrays" passed after the wind. I made a pack and took it with me. He brought the mountain opening axe again. walked out of the house with Tu Jiao.

Several little brothers and ministers of the court during the water control sent Dayu and his wife to the court. Guo Zhifu Dayu and his wife took the Yellow Dragon. Guo Zhi rode on the dragon's neck, and with a whistle, the yellow dragon roared, opened its teeth and claws, and flew into the blue sky. The ministers looked up at Dayu and disappeared into the sky on a dragon.

But he said how clever Boyi was. I know that my life will not be easy after Dayu leaves. Xia Qi was quite popular, and many ministers in the DPRK and China, led by Boyi, respected Xia Qi. Xia Qi has the demeanor of a king, is eloquent, and domineering. It is by no means comparable to Zhu Dan, the son of Di Yao, or Yi Yi, the son of Di Shun. I was put on fire, and my life will not be easy in the future.

In addition, Bo Yi is Xia Qi's teacher, he hopes that Xia Qi can be the Son of Heaven, and he takes the lead in advocating Xia Qi. So the ministers all gathered around Xia Qi, but they snubbed themselves. I thought in my heart: "Xia Qi is definitely not a person who has lived under the people for a long time, it is better to stay away from the imperial court, a volcano that may erupt at any time. If you want to protect yourself, it is better to leave the court early and return to the fiefdom. So under the pretext that he fell ill during the treatment of the water, he returned to the fiefdom to recuperate, and gave up the position of the Son of Heaven to Xia Qi. Evacuated to the fiefdom Shangqiu.

In this way, Xia Qi was naturally elected by the courtiers as the heir of the Son of Heaven. A general meeting of the princes of the world was held on the platform, and the sacrifice was made to the heavens, and he officially inherited the position of the son of heaven in the Xia Dynasty. Since then, the Zen concession system has been abolished, and the inheritance system has been implemented, opening a precedent for the father to die and the son to inherit the family. At the same time, it also opened the world of the Xia Dynasty for 400 years.

Dayu went overseas to inspect the Quartet for a week. After returning to the Central Plains, he hid the book of heaven and the treasure in the famous mountains of the world. Then he sent Guo Zhi and his Huanglong back to the imperial capital. He took Tu Jiao away from the red dust, came to Huiji Mountain, and lived a fairy life.

Many years later, Dayu and Tu Jiao both ascended to immortality and left. returned to heaven together, and Dayu became his Venus White Emperor again.

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