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In the evening, Dugu Lie packed his luggage. Early tomorrow morning, he would set off overseas.

Ever since they bought the island and prepared to build a country, the older members of the family have become jealous and are thinking of various ways to entangle Dugu Lie. They all want to become the first king of the Dugu Kingdom, even if they are kings in name only. Also willing.

In fact, the seniority of these tribesmen is not high, they are the same generation as Dugu Lie, but they always think that Dugu Lie is in love with the power of the Tang Dynasty and does not want to go to the island.

If Dugu Lie doesn't want to go to the island, their chance will come.

How could Dugu Lie give up the throne to the first king?

Seeing that his brother Dugujun took the initiative to go to Quanzhou and prepare various supplies, it was obvious that he wanted to seize the right to build the island and lay a solid foundation for him to become the first king.

Dugu Lie was so anxious that he did not hesitate to use his status as the father-in-law to seek help from the emperor. Finally, Dugu Jun was appointed as the governor of Xiangzhou, which thwarted Dugu Jun's ambition to be king.

Dugu Lie is now the Minister of War, but he knows very well that he can only serve for this term and cannot be re-elected, which means he still has three years of term.

But if he doesn't confirm the king's identity now, it may be too late in three years.

But to confirm the identity of the king, he has to go to the island. He has to go back and forth to the island for at least a year. What will happen to his position as minister?

Therefore, Dugu Lie was very distressed. He was unwilling to give up the position of assistant prime minister, but also did not want to lose the opportunity of being king. He had been in a dilemma for the past few months.

It was his brother Dugu Ming who advised him that sugar cane cannot be sweet at both ends. He cannot enjoy all the power of the minister and hold on to the king at the same time.

Even if he is lucky enough to resign in three years and become king again, he will lose the trust of his people and take advantage of all the good things in the world. What will others do?

Only then did Dugu Lie realize that only when there was a loss would there be a gain, so he decisively submitted his resignation letter to the emperor and prepared to leave for Quanzhou.

Even if he goes to the island after working in Quanzhou for a year or two, it will be better than being a minister in Chang'an.

"Third Master is here!" the housekeeper shouted, and his brother Dugu Ming walked in.

Dugu Ming looked at the luggage on the floor and asked with a smile: "Brother, are you leaving now?"

Dugu Lie nodded and sighed: "I'm about to leave, but I feel extremely disappointed!"

Dugu Ming smiled slightly and said: "Brother is just going to have a look, and it's not like he will never come back again. He will be at home again next year at this time."

"Not necessarily, maybe I will stay in Quanzhou."

Dugu Ming nodded and asked, "Is there any news from Jinyang?"

"Still the news from before, 20,000 workers have started logging all-out. Jinyang is too busy and can't come back. Someone needs to be in charge in Quanzhou."

"Isn't Rao Yang in Quanzhou?"

Dugu Lie smiled bitterly, "I still don't trust him, I still want to go and see for myself."

Dugu Ming said helplessly: "Rao Yang is thirty-seven or eighteen years old after all. He has also served as a general of the Shenwu Army. He has always been prudent in his work. Why should I be worried about you?"

"Aren't I looking for an excuse? Otherwise, why would I be thinking about going to Quanzhou and then to the island?"

Dugu Ming burst out laughing. He pondered for a moment and said, "The thing that my elder brother told me two days ago is about the name of the country. It's best for me not to act rashly and wait until I ask the emperor for instructions before announcing it."

The founding of a country must have a country name, and Dugu Lie immediately thought of Liang. This was the title given by his ancestor Dugu Xin in the Tang Dynasty, and he was given the title of King of Liang.

Dugu Lie even wanted to find someone to make a banner, but was stopped by Dugu Ming.

Dugu Lie hesitated and said, "I will ask the emperor for instructions when I come back, which will be a year later."

"Brother, the founding of the country is a century-old plan. It doesn't matter if it is delayed by one or two years. But if the king is not given by the emperor, then it is rebellion and self-reliance. It is seriously illegal and will always be a handle for future generations. I will definitely regret it in the future."

Dugu Lie was right when he thought about it, he was a little too hasty.

"You're right. If the emperor doesn't give me the country, how can I raise the flag? I'm confused."

Dugu Ming smiled again and said: "If the eldest brother is impatient, he can temporarily replace it with the clan flag and regard it as the national flag in his heart. But externally we cannot call it a country, we can only call it Dugu Territory. We must wait until the emperor officially makes the king, and then we can put up the national flag." Get up, brother, listen to me. Even if the emperor is our son-in-law, he will not compromise or be ambiguous on matters of principle. I know him too well. "

"Okay! As you say, I will use the clan flag instead."

At this time, the housekeeper directed the servants to start loading the luggage on the ship. There was a dock at the back of Dugu Mansion. Dugu Lie first took a thousand-stone passenger ship to Xiangyang, and then changed to a ten-thousand-stone ship to go directly to Quanzhou.

He also traveled lightly, taking only one maid and a few guards with him. Then his wife and several concubines would come to Xiangyang two days later to join him, mainly because Dugu Lie wanted to experience the feeling of traveling alone in a small boat. I don’t want to take so many women with me.

Dugu Ming was silent for a moment and said: "Brother, the emperor's will is here."

This was the purpose of his coming here tonight, to inform his elder brother of the result.

Dugu Lie asked: "Do you want to remove me from the title of Minister of War and Secretary of the Central Committee?"

Dugu Ming nodded, "Brother should be mentally prepared!"

Dugulie forced a smile, "That's fine, I'll give up and don't have to run back from Xiangyang again."

"That's why I told my brother."

Dugu Lie pondered for a moment and said, "Then who will replace me?"

"Not yet. I had tea with Zhang Xiangguo yesterday, and he revealed that the emperor might use Wang Sili."

Dugu Lie frowned, "Wang Sili is over 60 years old, can he still take on this important task?"

"It should be just a transition. Three years later, the young and vigorous faction will take over. I estimate that it is very likely to be Ma Lin, and then Li Sheng. There is a pattern here."

"What pattern?"

Dugu Ming smiled, "The Minister of War must also serve as the chief priest of the Martial Arts Hall. The first position that my brother resigned from was the chief priest of the Martial Arts Hall, and Wang Sili took over. So Zhang Li can conclude that Wang Sili must take over the Minister of War from my brother. Three years later, Ma Lin will first serve as the chief priest of the Martial Arts Hall, and then take over as the Minister of War, and Wang Sili will retire completely."

Dugu Lie sighed, "Changjiang The waves behind push the waves ahead. Our generation has occupied high positions since the Tianbao period, and it is time to retire. "

At this time, the housekeeper came and whispered: "Master, it's time to set off."

Going on a long journey is very particular. You must set off on an auspicious day and time. You can't set off a moment earlier or later. Dugu Lie smiled and patted his brother's shoulder, "Thank you for seeing me off. I should go!"

Dugu Lie came to the dock of the back house surrounded by his family. A thousand-stone passenger ship had been moored. Dugu Lie got on the ship. The boatman hurriedly untied the rope. The housekeeper shouted: "The auspicious day has arrived, let's set off!"

The boatman pushed the long pole hard on the revetment, and the big ship set off slowly. The two brothers waved goodbye reluctantly.

Neither of them knew that this farewell was actually a farewell forever.

In the spring of the second year, Dugu Lie died of illness on the new island. Dugu Ming, despite his frail body, resolutely took on the important task of founding the family. He was canonized as the king of Dugu Liang State by Li Ye. He rushed to the island and became the first king of Dugu Liang State.

Since Dugu Ming had no son, after his death, his eldest brother's eldest son Dugu Jinyang still inherited the throne and became the second king of Dugu Liang State.

This was Dugu Ming's foresight. He had to wait for the emperor to confer the name of the country. In the end, Li Ye did not confer the name of the country directly, but used the clan name plus the country name to show the uniqueness of their overseas vassal states.

The Dugu family was named Dugu Liang State, the Yuan family was named Yuan Wei State, the Changsun family was named Changsun Qi State, and so on.

Before dawn, Li Ye slightly opened his eyes. He had the good fortune to visit Shen Zhenzhu last night. They had sex twice in one night, and Shen Zhenzhu fell asleep in extreme happiness.

Li Ye reached out and hugged Shen Zhenzhu. Shen Zhenzhu was plump and charming, with fair and delicate skin, exuding the charm of a mature woman.

Seeing the tears on Shen Zhenzhu's face, he smiled and said, "Did you cry last night?"

Shen Zhenzhu whispered, "I was just touched!"

Li Ye understood her thoughts. She didn't have the talent and beauty of Yang Yuhuan, and could only grow old day by day, so she was afraid that she would be banished to the cold palace.

Li Ye held her in his arms and said, "I will treat every woman of mine well. There is no such thing as a cold palace in my palace. Even if she doesn't have a child, as long as she serves me for one night, I will let her enjoy it for the rest of her life. What's more, you have a son. Don't you understand the principle that a mother is honored by her son?"

Shen Zhenzhu was greatly relieved by her husband's words. She nodded, "I will remember what your majesty said."

Li Ye smiled and said, "While it's still dark, let's have another morning ceremony!"

Li Ye whispered a few words in her ear. Shen Zhenzhu nodded shyly, slowly turned over, and began the special morning ceremony of the Li Ye family.