“Not disappointed.”
There was a brief moment of silence, and a nostalgic smile appeared on Gu Dan's face.
He still remembered the scene when Mo Qiu sat at the stone table in the courtyard of the Gu family and talked about his ideal of revenge.
At that time, he was still an unknown little doctor, the Mo family had not yet been established, and Dayue had quietly reached the edge of collapse.
Everything seems to be close at hand, yet everything is so far away.
It took more than fifty years and the efforts of a group of people to change the fate of Dayue people.
The hungry will have food, the cold will have clothing, and the tired will have rest.
It sounds simple and easy to say, just a few words, but to really do it, it takes countless days and nights of hard work.
From the perspective of the emperor alone, Wang Mang has given him an almost perfect answer for this era. An emperor who does not deliberately reveal himself will eventually be discovered by others based on his abilities.
More than fifty years, two generations of time.
The part that originally criticized him is now very old. Perhaps some people can still vaguely recall the joy when the Xia Dynasty was first founded, and then they learned that the emperor was not the saint everyone thought, but the unknown Wang Mang. The anger and sadness of the time.
Now that I mention it again, it seems to be a joke.
"Being an emperor is tiring."
Wang Mang also laughed, and his spirits were slightly lifted. There were noisy noises outside, but they were stopped by the guards. No one was allowed to come in again. Wang Mang had already given the order.
"Brother Gu, will the next emperor be Xun Ke?"
On the bed, Wang Mang suddenly said.
"oh?"
Wang Mang's ability to say such words really surprised Gu Dan.
In this era, family world has always been a matter of course.
Dragons give birth to dragons, phoenixes give birth to phoenixes, and mice's children can dig holes. All these are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Especially on the throne, the matter of abdication has become a distant legend.
Although it is not that it has never happened, but look at the group of people who were "resigned" to the throne, it is possible that they can beat the emperor.
The twists and turns are all a laughing stock.
Most of the time, because of this behavior, surrender itself is not a good word.
But despite this, it is the right to view the world after all.
For people in this era, the highest right that can be touched is hereditary authority!
"Xun Ke is very capable. I feel relieved to have him take over the Xia Dynasty. Moreover, he is also a great master and can protect the Xia Dynasty for a long enough time. You don't need to work any more.
When Xun Ke can no longer do anything, he will definitely find someone who can cope with the situation to replace him. I believe in his vision.
In this way, for three generations, all the virtuous and capable people can be selected to make concessions, and perhaps the foundation of the country can be established. "
Wang Mang's expression became solemn. Even though he didn't have the strength to stand up, he couldn't help but his voice became slightly heavier when he spoke, and he said seriously.
He had clearly thought these words over.
When the Xia Dynasty was founded, Wang Mang actually had no commendable deeds at all.
Only because Gu Dan nodded, he was lucky enough to ascend to the throne.
From this aspect, Wang Mang himself can be regarded as an abdicated emperor.
The Xia Dynasty has been managed by him for more than fifty years, but it does not mean that he has truly won the throne by himself. He is not a grand master, and he is not even worthy of competing in the world. This is the consensus of this world.
In Wang Mang's view, the safest way is to hand over the throne to Xun Ke. Xun Ke is Mozi's disciple, but he is not rigidly bound to the former. He has his own ideas and is a person who knows how to adapt.
Coupled with the strength of the grand master level, there will definitely be no problem for several decades, not to mention protecting the Xia Dynasty for another hundred years. In this way, how strong will the Xia Dynasty be, which has been developing peacefully and steadily for a hundred years? ?
Even though it is still far away from the world of great harmony, it is enough to be called the most powerful country in the world, right?
Everyone said that his child was the prince for fifty years, but in fact they seemed to have forgotten that Wang Mang had never officially named him a prince.
This idea is by no means groundless.
Gu Dan's eyes showed a look of thought.
I originally chose Wang Mang because there were not many people to choose from.
Wang Mang indeed showed corresponding talents.
Since the throne was handed over to him, as long as Wang Mang did not make a big mistake, Gu Dan would no longer point fingers.
However, it would not be impossible if Wang Mang took the initiative to mention this matter.
As a disciple of Mozi and the leader of Confucianism, after Qin Lisheng led most of the Mohists to leave the Xia Dynasty and spread morality further afield, no one in the Xia Dynasty was worthy of playing against Xun Ke.
From the perspective of strength and reputation, Xun Ke seems to be a pretty good choice to take over the throne.
but
"Let's wait until others come over."
Gu Dan thought for a moment and did not immediately nod in agreement.
Fortunately, the Grand Master is very fast.
Not long after, Xun Ke also came over, and there was another person on his back, Xiaoying.
Someone outside the door took advantage of this moment to peek inside and was pushed aside by the guard.
"Uncle Gu."
Xiaoying and Gu Dan said hello.
In recent years, she has really traveled all over the country, opening medical clinics in various places. In order to respond to Gu Dan's call, this goddess doctor who is currently the imperial doctor of the imperial hospital is very busy.
The medicine field needs people to take care of it, and the matter of the female midwife must not be left behind. Medical clinics in various places will also ask various questions. Fortunately, Xiaoying is no longer the ignorant little girl she used to be. These things, she All handled very well.
But it is inevitable that because of various tedious things, compared with years
When we were young, we rarely got together anymore.
Gu Dan nodded gently.
After so many years, Xiaoying does not look old. Only her graying hair tells everything quietly, but her face still looks beautiful and delicate.
She has also taken the Feast Flower. This gift is irresistible to women. Even if it does not have the power to heal the years, it can still leave a trace of beauty.
Only in this way, when she was with Xun Ke, she looked more like the same age, but her hair turned white a little faster.
Gu Dan nodded lightly. This was not the place for a detailed chat after all, so the two of them stopped talking in time.
On the other side, Wang Mang and Xun Ke formally brought up the matter of abdication.
The surprise on Xun Ke's face could not be concealed.
He really didn't expect that Wang Mang could do this.
But after just thinking for a moment, Xun Ke immediately shook his head and refused: "Give me the throne, it is of no use."
The throne is indeed a good thing, but it also depends on status.
He is a great master and the leader of Confucianism.
What's the use of having another throne besides tying yourself up in the palace?
If the new emperor is not a human being and wants to imitate Emperor Zong Ming, he can take him down without fear of external words.
Many people only know about the Grandmaster who protects the country, but they don't know that the Grandmaster also has the responsibility of supervising the country.
The reason why Da Yue was like that was because of natural and man-made disasters, and it was also unreasonable for the stars to fall at night.
On the other hand, couldn't it be because Ji Lao and Emperor Zong Ming had a long-standing grudge, Ji Lao began to pursue the path of innateness again, and no longer cared much about the world, and the other grandmaster died?
If the time really comes when Xun Ke needs to stand up, it will make no difference whether he abdicates or not.
The rules of this world itself are like this. Personal force does have a place, and the higher the realm, the more obvious it is.
The Grand Master has reached the point where there is nothing the world can do. When it is necessary to abolish or establish something, Xun Ke can do it without anyone's consent.
What's more, Qin Lisheng has the ambition to help the world, is it possible that he, Xun Ke, doesn't have it?
The difference between him and Qin Lisheng is that he is already married.
It really cannot be a casual journey. Confucianism has not yet flourished for a long time, and it still needs a solid enough leader to take charge.
The world under heaven is actually not limited to the Xia Dynasty.
Just because they were born on this land, the people on this land are the first to receive help, that's all.
In the future that Xun Ke himself envisioned, he was bound to leave the Xia Dynasty and expand his moral principles and ideas to further lands.
"Unexpectedly, I can't even give him the throne."
Wang Mang was a little helpless and had mixed feelings.
What many people dream of, in front of these people, is not a huge temptation.
Perhaps only if your position is high enough and your strength is strong enough, can you let go of the extravagant hopes that many people can only dream of, follow your heart, and escape from the prison of following what others say.
"Don't worry, even though I don't want the throne, I won't be polite if your descendants are stupid kings."
When it came to this kind of thing, Xun Ke was ruthless and did not beat around the bush just because Wang Mang was lying on the bed.
"That's the right thing to do."
Wang Mang was not angry, but felt a little regretful.
These great masters have escaped from the cage of the world one by one, which is of course a good thing for this world, but for the Xia Dynasty, it is a loss to the Xia Dynasty.
It is precisely because they are so powerful that they look far away.
Rather than adding icing on the cake, they want to provide help in times of need.
This is the luck of the common people.
"Brother Gu, I'm a little sleepy."
After a short silence, Wang Mang looked at Gu Dan and said softly.
His eyes were very calm, without any struggle, and there was only calmness in those old eyes.
In this world, I have been here, I have struggled, and I have completed my mission.
"If you're sleepy, take a good rest."
Gu Dan said in as calm a voice as possible.
A similar but slightly different scene, no matter how many times he watched it, always made him realize the loss of his own existence again and again.
Wang Mang didn't close his eyes. He struggled on the bed and tried to sit up. Xiaoying wanted to help, but Wang Mang shook his head and sat up by himself.
Then he took out an edict that had been written long ago from under the pillow and handed it to Gu Dan.
Gu Dan reached out and took it.
Wang Mang smiled, leaned on the bed, and looked forward.
A joyful smile appeared on his face, as if he had seen the person he hoped to see.
His tired body became light and agile, the blocked thoughts were penetrated, and his body suddenly gained strength.
But he had nothing to say, and he had already done what he had to do.
"Brother Gu, I'm leaving."
Wang Mang didn't look at Gu Dan, as if he was saying goodbye in a simple way.
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Gu Dan had no words, he could only hold the hand holding the imperial edict, and squeezed it a little tighter without realizing it.
Wang Mang's eyes were closed.
An unspeakable silence reigns here.
After a long time, no one made any move.
Gu Dan opened the edict in his hand and saw the familiar handwriting on it.
[I heard that all things in the world sprout and grow, and death is the common law of the world and the law of all things. What is there to be sad about?
My virtues are shallow and I cannot support the people. Now that I have passed away, if I still let people mourn me, let them suffer the torment of the heat, let other people’s fathers and sons grieve for me, and make my virtues even shallower, how can I explain it to the world? ?
I have been able to rule the world and have been lifted up by the people of the world with my small body for more than fifty years. Relying on the power of heaven and earth and the blessing of the country, the country is peaceful and free of war.
I often worry about my wrongdoings and my death, but now that I can enjoy life to the end of my life, what else do I have to be sad about?
Therefore, the order is passed, and the world is not allowed to mourn excessively. After three days of mourning, everyone will return to normal, especially in the palace. Those who should mourn will cry fifteen times in the morning and evening, and stop after the salute. In the harem, from the wife to the young envoy, These concubines were sent home and lived a good life.
Bury me in Yuzhou, and don’t change the surrounding mountains and rivers. 】
In the fifty-third year of the Xia Dynasty, the Xia Emperor, who worked hard to govern and was in charge of the Xia Dynasty for fifty-three years, passed away and died in Weiyang Palace.
This edict was the last order he left to the Xia Dynasty as the Xia Emperor.
Generosity and kindness.
Emperor Xia, who had reigned for fifty-three years, abolished the crime of criticizing the emperor the day he ascended the throne. Any common people could scold him without being punished.
When he was in power, he always held himself to the requirements of a Mohist. As an emperor, he did not wear gorgeous clothes, and he did not even allow his concubines to wear clothes with many patterns.
He was stingy and refused to repair the dilapidated palace; he was generous and never slacked off in the governance of Yuzhou.
He loved the people like his own son, abolished Da Yue's harsh criminal laws, adjusted taxes, encouraged farming, and accepted advice humbly. During his fifty-three years in power, the people under his rule had the opportunity to recuperate and develop for two generations.
As an emperor, he was a very good emperor.
Gu Dan handed the edict to Xun Ke.
Xun Ke read it again. He was speechless and tears suddenly flowed out. He was no longer as indestructible as when he said "I won't be polite" not long ago.
Gu Dan pushed open the palace door, and there was a bustling crowd of people standing outside.
Countless eyes focused on him.
Gu Dan didn't say anything. He squeezed through the crowd and looked back. There were no familiar people in the somewhat familiar palace anymore.
Gu Dan suddenly felt a little difficult to breathe.
It felt like something was stuck in my throat, causing a dull pain.
There is now only one of his descendants left.
This mortal life will last for hundreds of years.
Immortality, how long?
He turned away from the crowd behind him who seemed to have sensed something and was crying loudly.
He walked forward alone and lonely, with no one around him.
I wish everyone a healthy Dragon Boat Festival.
(End of chapter)
