Hanging pot to help the world, I just want to live forever

Chapter 289

"Not disappointed."

There was a brief 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 small courtyard of the Gu family and talked about the ideal of revenge in his heart.

At that time, he was still an unknown little doctor, and the Mo family had not yet been established, and Dayue had quietly reached the brink of collapse.

Everything seems to be close at hand, and everything is so far away.

It took more than fifty years and the efforts of a group of people changed the fate of the people of Dayue.

The hungry get food, the cold get clothes, and the tired get rest.

Of course it is simple and easy to say, but it is just a few words, but to really do it, it is countless days and nights of hard work.

From the perspective of the emperor alone, Wang Mang has given him a nearly perfect answer in this era. An emperor who does not deliberately show himself will eventually be discovered by others in his ability.

More than fifty years, the time of two generations.

The part that denounced him at the beginning is now very old. Maybe some people can still vaguely recall the joy of the people when the Xia Dynasty was just established, and then know that the emperor is not the saint in the mouth of the people, but the unknown Wang Mang. resentment and sorrow.

Bringing it up again at this time seems to have become a joke.

"Being an emperor is exhausting."

Wang Mang also laughed, and his spirit was slightly lifted. There was a lot of noise outside, but they were all stopped by the guards, and no one was allowed to come in again. Wang Mang had already ordered.

"Brother Gu, the next emperor. Give it to Xun Ke?"

On the bed, Wang Mang said suddenly.

"Oh?"

Gu Dan was really surprised that Wang Mang could say such a thing.

In this day and age, home ownership has always been a matter of course.

Dragons give birth to dragons, phoenixes give birth to phoenixes, and children of mice can make holes, all of which are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Especially on the throne, the abdication has become a distant legend.

Although it has not happened, but take a look at the group of people who were "resigned", maybe they can be beaten according to the emperor.

The twists and turns are full of laughing stock.

Most of the time, because of this behavior, abdication itself is not a good word.

But even so, that is the right to overlook the world after all.

For people in this era, the highest right that can be touched, hereditary authority!

"Xun Ke is very capable. I am relieved to have him succeed the Xia Dynasty. Moreover, he is also a great master, and he will be able to protect the Xia Dynasty long enough without you having to work hard.

When Xun Ke can't do it anymore, he will definitely find someone who can handle the situation to replace him. I believe in his vision.

Such three generations, if all of them choose talented and capable abdications, they may be able to establish the foundation of the country. "

Wang Mang's face became serious, even though he didn't even have the strength to stand up, he couldn't help but slightly aggravated his voice when he spoke, and said solemnly.

He had clearly thought about these words.

When the Xia Dynasty established the country, Wang Mang actually did not have any commendable deeds at all.

It was only because of Gu Dan's nod that he was lucky enough to ascend to the throne.

From this aspect, Wang Mang himself can be regarded as an emperor who was abdicated.

The Xia Dynasty has been painstakingly managed by him for more than [-] years, but it does not mean that he really won the throne by himself. He is not a 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 a disciple of Mozi, but he is not sticking to the former. He has his own ideas and is a flexible person.

Coupled with the strength of the Grand Master level, let alone guarding the Xia Dynasty for a hundred years, there must be no problem for decades. In this way, how strong will the Xia Dynasty be, which has been peacefully and steadily developing for a full 100 years?
Even if it is still far away from the Great Harmony, it is enough to be called the most powerful country in the world, right?
Everyone said that his child was the 50-year-old prince, but they seemed to have forgotten that Wang Mang had never been officially named a prince.

This idea is by no means groundless.

Gu Dan's eyes revealed a thoughtful look.

Wang Mang was chosen at the beginning because there were not many people who could choose.

Wang Mang has indeed shown his corresponding talents.

Now that the throne was handed over to him, as long as Wang Mang didn't make a big mistake, Gu Dan wouldn't point fingers again.

However, if Wang Mang took the initiative to mention this matter, it would not be impossible.

As Mozi's apprentice and the leader of Confucianism, after Qin Lisheng led most of the Mohists to leave the Xia Dynasty and spread morality to farther places, no one in the Xia Dynasty was worthy of singing against Xun Ke.

No matter from the perspective of strength and fame, it seems that Xun Ke's succession to the throne is a pretty good choice.

But
"Let's talk about it when someone else comes over."

Gu Dan thought for a while, but didn't immediately nod in agreement.

Fortunately, Grandmaster 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 time to probe the scene inside, but was pushed aside by the guards.

"Uncle Gu."

Xiaoying greeted Gu Dan.

In recent years, she has really traveled all over the world, opening medical clinics in various places. In order to respond to Gu Dan's call, this goddess doctor who is currently an imperial doctor of the imperial hospital has been busy.

The medicine field needs people to take care of it, and the matter of the female midwife cannot be left behind. Medical clinics around the world will also ask various questions. Fortunately, Xiaoying is no longer the ignorant little girl she used to be. All handled well.

But inevitably, because of all kinds of tedious things, compared to years
When we were young, we seldom got together again.

Gu Dan nodded slightly.

After so many years, Xiaoying does not look old, only her gray hair tells everything quietly, but her face still looks beautiful and delicate.

She also took the feast flower, this irresistible gift for women, even if it does not have the power to heal the years, it can still leave a beauty.

Only in this way, when she was with Xun Ke at this time, she looked more like her peers, but her hair turned gray a little faster.

Gu Dan nodded lightly. After all, this is not a place for detailed chats. Both of them stopped talking in time.

On the other side, Wang Mang and Xun Ke formally mentioned the abdication.

The surprise on Xun Ke's face could not be concealed either.

He really did not expect that Wang Mang could do this.

But after thinking about it for a while, Xun Ke immediately shook his head and refused: "Give me the throne, it won't be of much use."

The throne is indeed a good thing, but it also depends on the status.

He is a great master and the leader of Confucianism.

What's the use of wanting another throne besides tying yourself to the palace?

If the new emperor is not a good person and wants to learn from Emperor Zongming, he can take him down without fear of outside words.

Many people only know about the Grand Master of Protecting the Country, but they don't know that the Grand Master also has the duty of supervising the country.

It was unreasonable for the big moon to make such a mess at the beginning, on the one hand, it was a natural and man-made disaster, and it was unreasonable to add the stars falling at night.

On the other hand, isn't it because Ji Lao and Emperor Zong Ming had a long-standing grievance, Ji Lao began to seek the way of innateness, and didn't care much about the world anymore, another reason why the master died?

If it came time for Xun Ke to stand up, it would make no difference whether he gave in or not.

The rules of this world itself are like this, personal force does occupy a place, and the higher the realm, the more obvious it is.

The great master has reached the point where the mortal world can't help it. When it is necessary to abolish or establish, Xun Ke can do it without anyone's consent.

What's more, Qin Lisheng has the ambition to help the world. Could it be that he, Xun Ke, doesn't?
The difference between him and Qin Lisheng is that he has already married.

It is really impossible to come on a journey that just goes away. Confucianism has not been flourishing for too long, and it still needs a strong enough leader to sit in charge.

The world is not limited to the Xia Dynasty.

It's just because they were born in this land, so the people in this land are the first to get help, that's all.

In the future that Xun Ke himself envisions, he is bound to leave the Xia Dynasty and expand his morality and philosophy to farther lands.

"I didn't think about it, I couldn't even give the throne."

Wang Mang was a little helpless, with mixed feelings.

What many people have dreamed of, but in front of these few people, there is no great temptation.

Perhaps only if one's position is high enough and strength is strong enough, one can let go of the extravagant hopes that many people dream of, follow one's heart, and escape from the cage of copying others' opinions.

"Don't worry, although I don't want the throne, if your descendants are foolish kings, I won't be polite."

When it came to this kind of thing, Xun Ke was merciless, and didn't 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 either, but felt a little regretful.

These great masters, one by one, have escaped from the cage of the world. It is of course a good thing for this world, but for the Xia Dynasty, it is actually a loss for the Xia Dynasty.

It is precisely because they are too powerful that they will look into the distance one after another.

Compared with icing on the cake, they want to send charcoal in the snow.

This is the luck of the common people.

"Brother Gu, I'm a little sleepy."

After a brief silence, Wang Mang looked at Gu Dan and said softly.

His gaze was very calm, without any struggle, and there was nothing but 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 as calmly as possible.

No matter how many times he watched a scene that was similar but somewhat different, it always made him feel the loss of his own existence time and time 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, from under the pillow, he took out an imperial edict that had been written long ago, and handed it to Gu Dan.

Gu Dan stretched out his hand to take 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 wished to see.

His tired body became light and agile, blocked thoughts were penetrated, and his body suddenly gained strength.

But he has nothing to say, and he has done what he should do.

"Brother Gu, I'm leaving."

Wang Mang didn't look at Gu Dan, as if he was saying goodbye simply.

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Gu Dan didn't say a word, only held the hand of the imperial edict, and unknowingly squeezed it a little bit.

Wang Mang's eyes were closed.

An unspeakable silence filled the place.

After a long time, no one moved.

Gu Dan opened the imperial edict in his hand, and saw the familiar handwriting on it.

【I heard that everything in the world sprouts and grows. Death is the common law of the world and the law of all things. What is there to be sad about?

My morals are shallow and I cannot support the people. Now that I am dead, if I still make people mourn and mourn, let them suffer from the scorching heat, and let other people’s fathers and sons mourn for me, making my virtue even more shallow, how can I explain to the world? ?

It has been more than fifty years since I was able to rule the world and was lifted up by the people of the world with my small body.Relying on the power of heaven and earth and the well-being of the country, the country is peaceful and there is no war.

I am often worried about my faults, and I am afraid that I will not die well. Now that I can enjoy the end of my life, what else do I have to be sad about?

So pass down the order that the world is not allowed to mourn excessively, and everyone will return to normal after three days of mourning, especially in the palace. Those who should mourn will cry fifteen times in the morning and evening, and stop after the salute. These concubines were sent home to live a good life.

Bury me in Yuzhou, and don't change the surrounding mountains and rivers. 】

In the 53rd year of the Xia Dynasty, the Emperor Xia, who worked hard to govern and also ruled the Xia Dynasty for 53 years, died in Weiyang Palace.

This edict is the last order he left to the Xia Dynasty as Emperor Xia.

Generosity, benevolence.

Emperor Xia, who had been in power for 53 years, abolished the crime of criticizing the emperor on the day he came to the throne, and any common people could scold him without being punished.

During his reign, he always demanded himself according to the requirements of the Mohists. As an emperor, he did not wear gorgeous clothes, and even did not allow concubines to wear clothes with various patterns.

He was very stingy, and refused to repair the dilapidated palace; he was very generous, and never slackened in the governance of Yuzhou.

He loved the people like a son, abolished the harsh criminal law of Dayue, adjusted taxes, encouraged farming, and accepted advice humbly. During his 53-year ruling career, the people under his rule have had two generations of recuperation and development opportunities.

As an emperor, he is a very good emperor.

Gu Dan handed the edict to Xun Ke.

Xun Ke looked at it again, and without words, tears suddenly flowed out of him, and he was no longer as indestructible as when he said "I won't be polite" not long ago.

Gu Dan pushed open the door of the palace, and there were bustling people standing outside.

Countless eyes gathered on him.

Gu Dan didn't speak, he squeezed through the crowd and looked back, there were no more familiar people in the somewhat familiar palace.

Gu Dan suddenly felt a little difficult to breathe.

There was a dull pain as if something was stuck in his throat.

There is only one descendant of him left.

A lifetime of mortals is a sad one hundred years.

Longevity, how long?
He turned his back on the wailing crowd behind him as if he had sensed something.

Walking forward alone and lonely, there was no one beside him.

　I wish you all a healthy Dragon Boat Festival.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)