Wife, you didn't really drug me, did you?

Chapter 561 Fang Guozhen: Chen Jiu Si, you will definitely become an emperor!
"I dare not refuse my elder brother's gift."

Chen Jie clasped his hands in a fist salute and said to Fang Guozhen, who immediately grinned and laughed, "Hahaha, that's right."

However, Chen Jie then spoke up, "But the Divine Dragon Sect's foundation is too vast, and Third Brother, you still have a son alive. This foundation should rightfully belong to Fang Zheng!"

Fang Guozhen waved his hand and said, "Hey, the idea of ​​father passing down the throne to son is an old custom from a bygone era."

"This trip to Siam has brought me great enlightenment. Life shouldn't be so tiring. I used to live too hard. All my ambitions and grand schemes are just empty dreams. So what if I was known as the King of Pirates in the South China Sea? I'm still trapped in Bodhidharma's formation, eating rats to survive."

"Therefore, one should live life to the fullest, without looking back or worrying about the consequences. Otherwise, are you living for yourself or for others?"

Fang Guozhen looked at Chen Jie and said, "For me now, the Divine Dragon Sect is a burden. I have lived my whole life for it, which is why I have such a miserable end today."

"If it weren't for those few ships of spices, why would I have come all the way to Southeast Asia, only to be tricked by that Basong guy and trapped here?"

"I should still be roaming the Central Plains right now, maybe I can even make it to your wedding in September 4th!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie was momentarily at a loss for words to comment on Fang Guozhen's remarks. After a moment's thought, Chen Jie said, "But the Divine Dragon Sect has such a large foundation, and Fang Zheng, and Fang Susu, I really don't want them to inherit it. It's against the rules for Third Brother to give it to me."

"What will Fang Zheng and Su Su think of me in the future?!"

"What do you mean by 'how you see it'? I'm still alive! Can't I decide who gets my things, Ah Zheng?"

Fang Guozhen shouted, and Fang Zheng immediately came over and said, "Father."

Fang Guozhen looked at him and said, "I'm entrusting the Divine Dragon Sect to your fourth uncle. What are your thoughts on this?"

Fang Zheng hesitated for a moment before replying, "I have no particular thoughts. Fourth Uncle is a capable man. Entrusting the Divine Dragon Sect to him will surely lead to a bright future. This will benefit the Divine Dragon Sect, me, and him."

"Father's decision is wise."

"Good, good, hahaha... As expected of my son, your judgment is spot on. That's right, the Divine Dragon Sect can only be fully utilized if it is given to your fourth uncle."

Fang Guozhen looked at Fang Zheng and said.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Fang Zheng and said, "Zheng, your father is crazy, are you going to go crazy with him too?"

Fang Zheng said after hearing this, "Uncle, I also think that it would be better for the Divine Dragon Sect to be in your hands than in my father's and my hands. It has a better future, and you definitely have the strength and prestige to inherit the Divine Dragon Sect."

"This time, the Divine Dragon Cult suffered a great calamity, and it was my uncle who helped us escape. Otherwise, I and the five thousand elites of the Divine Dragon Cult would still be working as laborers in the quarry, and my father would still be eating rats here."

"Ahem... Let's get to the point about you doing manual labor."

Fang Guozhen coughed softly to the side. Although he did not hide the fact that he had survived by eating rats, it was not something to be proud of and there was no need to mention it repeatedly. His son was clearly not smart enough!
Thinking this, Fang Guozhen looked at Chen Jie and said, "Yes, Fourth Brother, look, Fang Zheng has said so. This is not something I did on a whim, but rather what everyone wants!"

"And I also need to tell you that the Divine Dragon Cult has huge expenses, and it has suffered a great calamity this time. To recover its strength, it will probably need a large sum of money, and you will have to pay for it!"

Fang Guozhen said this, and Chen Jie knew that Fang Guozhen was actually using these words to reassure him to accept the generous gift from the Divine Dragon Sect.

After all, it was only a small amount of money, but as long as the Divine Dragon Sect returned unscathed, they could earn it back in just six months through the huge profits from maritime trade. Therefore, the main reason Fang Guozhen entrusted the Divine Dragon Sect to Chen Jie was to express his gratitude for Chen Jie's life-saving grace.

Fang Guozhen genuinely felt that if Chen Jie didn't come to rescue him soon, he might really die here, as there wasn't even a rat left in this trapped formation.

If this drags on for another month or two, it will be very difficult for Fang Guozhen to maintain her current state.

I must repay the life-saving grace!

Fang Guozhen has always been someone who doesn't like to owe favors, especially to his own brothers. They're embarrassed to ask for favors, and if you don't give them back, you're making them take such a big risk for nothing.

Especially during this trip to Southeast Asia, Chen Jie faced numerous crises and nearly lost his life several times. He couldn't rest easy until he repaid his debt!
That's why Fang Guozhen thought of using the Divine Dragon Sect to repay the debt.

In addition to repaying a debt of gratitude, Fang Guozhen had some other considerations.

Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Third Brother, money is not a problem. If you need it, I will immediately have Huangzhou Prefecture send you silver. I will give you as much as you need."

"I don't want money, I want you to inherit the Divine Dragon Sect and carry it forward!"

Fang Guozhen said.

Chen Jie said, "Third Brother, aren't you making things difficult for me? You have sons and daughters, why are you teaching this divine dragon to me!"

Fang Guozhen said, "So what if you have sons and daughters? Didn't I already say that Fang Zheng is willing to give up his position to you?"

Chen Jie said, "That won't work either. Even if Fang Zheng agrees, no, there's still Su Su, isn't there? Su Su is a woman who is just as capable as any man. It would be good for her to inherit the mantle!"

"Nonsense! Susu is going to get married. Once a girl is married, she's like water spilled from a cup. If I give her the Divine Dragon Sect, wouldn't that just be letting that boy who marries her get away with it? No way, no way! The Divine Dragon Sect should be given to my brother."

"Brother, just listen to your brother. My legs aren't very strong anymore, and I might not be able to manage the entire Divine Dragon Sect. If you don't want it, I'd rather disband the Divine Dragon Sect!"

Fang Guozhen looked at Chen Jie and said, "You know how I, Fang Guozhen, am. I never joke. Do you agree or not? If you don't agree, I really will disband the Divine Dragon Sect!"

Fang Guozhen looked at Chen Jie, who said helplessly, "Brother, you've really made my life miserable!"

Seeing Chen Jie's expression, Fang Guozhen couldn't help but laugh and said, "You little brat, stop acting innocent after getting such a good deal. Now that you've taken over my Divine Dragon Sect, I'm going to have to set some conditions."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "So, brother, you were waiting for me here."

Fang Guozhen said, "What, you're planning to take my brother's business for free?"

Chen Jie said, "Then, Third Brother, tell me, what are you planning to ask your younger brother for?"

Fang Guozhen chuckled and said, "Now that I'm no longer the leader, I've had some free time. I always need to have a drink to liven things up. How about you send me a hundred jars of your brewed liquor every month to satisfy my cravings?"

Chen Jie smiled wryly and said, "Third Brother, this wine is delicious, but you can't overindulge!"

Fang Guozhen said, "Whether I'm greedy for a drink or not is my business, whether you give me a drink or not is your business. How can you say whether or not you'll give me a drink?"

Chen Jie said, "Alright, that's a hundred jars a month. It makes me sound like I'm skimping on my brother's food. How about I build a winery on Shenlong Island to make wine just for you?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Guozhen exclaimed, "That's great! With the distillery, I can not only drink, but also sell some. Hahaha, not bad at all!"

Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Third Brother, since you've given me conditions, I'll give you my conditions too."

Ok?
Fang Guozhen frowned and asked, "What are you trying to do, kid?"

Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Hehe, what's wrong, Third Brother? If you're scared, then take back the Divine Dragon Sect."

“Fear? What a joke! I, Fang Guozhen, have never been afraid in my entire life.”

Fang Guozhen spoke up, and Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Alright, since that's the case, I'll say it now, I'm planning to establish the Nanyang Pacification Commission in Nanyang!"

"To oversee all affairs in Southeast Asia, including military affairs, maritime trade, and even to mediate wars among the Southeast Asian nations!"

"What does Third Brother think of my idea?"

Fang Guozhen frowned slightly upon hearing this, and looked Chen Jie up and down, saying, "Your ambitions are much greater than mine. I thought it was quite impressive that I formed a pirate alliance, but you actually want to turn the entire South Seas into a Pacification Commission. You really dare to dream!"

"Have courage!"

Fang Guozhen gave Chen Jie a thumbs up, and Chen Jie said, "Third Brother, don't praise me yet, let me finish."

"Originally, I wanted to rely on the navies of the Southeast Asian countries that Zhang Dingbian had recovered, but these people are foreigners after all, and it will take some time for them to be completely obedient and cannot be immediately converted into combat power."

"So I was thinking, if this doesn't work, could we build a Pacification Commission with the Divine Dragon Sect as the main body, and then build the headquarters of the Pacification Commission on my brother's Divine Dragon Island? What do you think?"

Fang Guozhen smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "You're asking me?"

Chen Jie said, "Yes, such an important matter naturally requires your opinion, Third Brother."

"I have no objection, but I can't make the decision on this matter."

Fang Guozhen said.

Chen Jie was taken aback and looked at Fang Guozhen, saying, "Third Brother can't make the decision?"

Fang Guozhen said, "I just handed over the Divine Dragon Sect to someone else. If you have any ideas, you can discuss them with the new leader. By the way, the new leader's name is Chen Jiu Si!"

Chen Jie was taken aback, then quickly said, "Third Brother, what are you doing..."

"What's wrong with me? I did a great job. Alright, you can handle this kind of thing yourself. But I'm quite satisfied with your plan for the Pacification Commission. It's much more reliable than my pirate alliance. We need to manage them all."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Then, Third Brother, you agree to my plan."

"Agreed, very good, it looks like a great plan."

Chen Jie then looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Then I have something I need your help with, Third Brother."

Fang Guozhen said, "Go ahead."

Chen Jie said, "Third Brother, after the establishment of the Pacification Commission, I need a highly respected person to serve as the Governor-General of the Pacification Commission. After thinking it over, I can only think of one person who can take on this responsibility..."

"Hey, you little rascal, you've got your hands on me. Are you planning to use your third brother as free labor?"

"I finally handed over this hot potato of the Divine Dragon Sect to you, and you're giving me an even bigger one, huh? You're really good at ordering people around!" Chen Jie chuckled and said, "Third Brother, the capable should do more. How can someone like you be idle? You should be supporting us young people. It's not your time to rest."

Upon hearing this, Fang Guozhen looked at Chen Jie and said, "What if I don't agree?"

Chen Jie said, "Third brother can't possibly refuse what his younger brother asks for. Third brother will definitely think of his younger brother's best interests, right?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Guozhen said, "Three years. I will serve as your governor for three years. In the meantime, you should send someone to take over."

"Ten years, three years is too short, we simply can't keep up."

"Four years, at most four years."

"Eight years, at least eight years."

"Hey, don't be so ungrateful."

"Third Brother said that when you help others, don't be so stingy!"

Chen Jie said to Fang Guozhen, who frowned upon hearing this. At this moment, Fang Zheng, who was standing to the side, said, "How about you two compromise and each take a step back and make it six years?"

"I want you to talk more!"

Fang Guozhen said angrily, which frightened Fang Zheng so much that he immediately shrank back.

Meanwhile, Chen Jie laughed and said, "Good, good, I think Fang Zheng is absolutely right. Six years is just the right amount of time, and it will benefit us all. What do you think, Third Brother?"

"We've fallen for your trick."

Fang Guozhen said, and upon hearing this, Chen Jie laughed and said, "Alright, since that's the case, then it's settled."

At this point, Chen Jie continued, "By the way, Third Brother, I will send a group of civil officials to our Pacification Commission. Their leader will serve as your deputy, and you can delegate some routine tasks to them."

"However, all military operations will be decided by you, Third Brother."

"What does Third Brother think?"

Fang Guozhen replied, "Okay."

Chen Jie then said, "By the way, we should set up two militia commanders. I think Fang Zheng and Lei Ming should each serve as a militia commander. I initially plan to have eighty large warships under each militia commander, with a preliminary staff of 40,000 people, for a total of 80,000 people!"

Fang Guozhen looked at Fang Zheng and said, "You better work hard for your uncle and don't embarrass me."

Fang Zheng said, "Yes, I will not let my father and uncle down."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Fangzheng, you should do a good job. If you do well, I will arrange the position of Governor-General of the Pacification Commission for you in the future."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zheng said, "Uncle, such an important position should be held by the virtuous. If I do not perform well enough, please do not make allowances for me because of my father, and give me a chance!"

Chen Jie looked at Fang Zheng and said, "Just based on your composure, you can't be a bad person."

Chen Jie chuckled as he spoke, then looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Third Brother, if you feel there's anything else that's not right, you can adjust it yourself. Our goal is to manage this area of ​​Southeast Asia well."

Upon hearing this, Fang Guozhen said, "I believe that military affairs and economics should be separated."

Chen Jie said, "Third Brother, please explain in detail."

Fang Guozhen said, "I agree with the two plans for the militia commanders you mentioned, but the militia commanders should not have local economic power. All economic activities, including maritime trade, taxes, transportation and other expenses, should be uniformly managed by the economic department of the Pacification Commissioner's Office."

"Even within the army, an official should be appointed to manage the captured supplies, and the final distribution authority should be handed over to the Governor-General's Office. What do you think?"

Chen Jie said, "Third Brother is absolutely right. This is indeed a problem. In that case, I will send two officials who understand taxation to manage economic issues. What do you think, Third Brother?"

Fang Guozhen said, "Yes, that's right. If the army controls the economy, it will be easy for them to become independent, especially in the vast South China Sea. I will only be the governor for six years. I can let you, Jiu Si, govern for six years, but after six years, Jiu Si, you will have to rely on the system to restrain them."

Chen Jie understood Fang Guozhen's words. He realized that Fang Guozhen was genuinely looking out for him. Chen Jie said, "Okay, I understand, Third Brother. I will definitely handle this matter properly and make sure there are no future problems."

Fang Guozhen nodded slightly upon hearing this and said, "Yes, that's more like it."

"Therefore, I will temporarily appoint you, Jiu Si, as the Governor-General of the Southern Seas Pacification Commission!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Alright, in that case, let's settle things like this."

Fang Guozhen said, "It's settled."

The two clapped hands together, and then Fang Guozhen said to Fang Zheng, "Go and prepare the bathwater for me, I want to take a bath."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zheng immediately went to do it, leaving only Chen Jie and Fang Guozhen waiting there.

Chen Jie then looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Third Brother, you trust me so much that you've passed on such a vast foundation as the Divine Dragon Sect to me?"

"If you're only doing this to repay a debt of gratitude, you don't need to go to such lengths. We're brothers, why bother with all this!"

Fang Guozhen glanced at Chen Jie after hearing this: "Do you think I did this just to repay a debt of gratitude?"

Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Isn't that right?"

Fang Guozhen shook his head and said, "Hehe, if that's all you think, then you really underestimate your third brother. If it were just about repaying a debt of gratitude, I would have plenty of ways to do it. But after experiencing all this, I truly understand."

“If a power like the Divine Dragon Cult does not have a good home, it is likely to be destroyed by the major powers in the future, because no regime will allow a regime that is independent to exist.”

"In recent years, there has been much turmoil and chaos in the Central Plains, but I understand that the core issue has never changed: the struggle to become emperor."

“It’s obvious that you’re one of those vying to become emperor. Besides you, there are all sorts of other chaotic forces. But no matter which force wins in the end, they can’t just let the Divine Dragon Cult go. As you can see, this trip to Siam has left me with not only these two legs, but also quite a few internal injuries.”

"Given my condition, it may take me several years to recover from my injuries. During those years, the Central Plains will undergo tremendous changes, and I certainly won't be able to keep up. The price of not keeping up with the times is being destroyed by them."

"Therefore, this trip to Siam has already declared that I have no chance of continuing to contend for world domination."

"And if we remain in a corner of the world, as I just said, whoever gains power will eventually destroy an unruly army like our Divine Dragon Sect."

"Therefore, the fate of our Divine Dragon Cult is already sealed: either it will be destroyed, or it will actively assimilate into others."

"This is my way of survival, and this is the way of survival that the Divine Dragon Cult must face."

Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen, who was clearly deep in thought, and said, "Actually, A-Zheng and Su-Su are both good. One is steady and the other is energetic. Giving them power would be a good choice, wouldn't it?"

Fang Guozhen chuckled upon hearing this, saying, "Fang Zheng is mediocre and dull-witted. He's excellent as an assistant, but he's not qualified to be a capable strategist. If he dares to sit at the card table, he'll definitely suffer a terrible fate!"

Fang Guozhen looked at Chen Jie and said that Chen Jie agreed with Fang Guozhen's statement. Fang Zheng was a steady person, but not flexible enough, and it would be difficult for him to be the one to make decisions.

Fang Guozhen continued, "As for Susu, well, she's a woman. Women can't possibly play cards in the first place. No matter how good she is, it's useless. Besides, she's too willful and won't amount to anything."

"Your third brother has been a hero all his life, but in the end he suddenly realized that he didn't have a qualified successor."

“If even the heir is unqualified, then what is your third brother doing holding onto such a huge Divine Dragon Sect? It would be better to sell the Divine Dragon Sect off than to have such a good master.”

After hearing Fang Guozhen's words, Chen Jie said, "Then why not give it to the Zoroastrianism? Wouldn't it be a good story if the Divine Dragon Sect separated from the Zoroastrianism and then returned to it?"

"Hahaha... Zoroastrianism, that Little Ming King is not even as good as my A-Zheng. I would rather pass it on to my son than give it to him. I don't care that Han Lin'er is already a skeleton in the grave. Only that guy Liu Futong can't see it. He's clinging to a rotten bone and trying to turn it into a piece of jade."

"As for me, I have no such idea at all. I don't believe that the world will eventually fall into Han Lin'er's hands."

Chen Jie listened to Fang Guozhen's words and said, "Do you believe that this world will ultimately fall into my hands?"

Fang Guozhen said, "Haha, I believe you!"

After saying this, Fang Guozhen turned to look at Chen Jie and said, "You have something unique about you, as if that Dongxi doesn't belong to this era. Others are also excellent, like Zhu Chongba, but I always feel that they are lacking something compared to you. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's very obvious that they are lacking something!"

"and!"

Fang Guozhen paused for a moment and then said, "I hope that you will eventually gain control of the world, so that at least the people can live a better life under your rule."

"So, 94, I'm rooting for you. Don't let me down!"

Fang Guozhen looked at Chen Jie and said, these were Fang Guozhen's true feelings. Chen Jie then looked at his loyal and righteous third brother, this unparalleled hero, and said, "I will definitely not let you down!"

Fang Guozhen said, "Haha, believe me, I never misjudge people. Back then, I said that Han Shantong didn't have the look of an emperor. Even though he was my most respected elder brother, I still said the same thing. In the end, he really didn't become an emperor."

“But I see the potential of an emperor in you, Nine-Four. You are destined to become that one-in-a-million emperor!”

Fang Guozhen said with absolute certainty.

Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and said, "Can I become an emperor?"

Fang Guozhen said, "You definitely can!"

Chen Jie looked at Fang Guozhen and smiled: "Yes, I will definitely become an emperor, I definitely will!"

At that moment, he was absolutely convinced!
(End of this chapter)