Because of Fang Yuan's choice of fiefdom, Li Shimin's originally very resistant mentality changed.

Lingnan Road was too backward, and it was so far away from Chang'an City. Moreover, there were frequent wars there, and the government's management was time-consuming and laborious.

If Lingnan is granted to Fang Yuan as a fief, and if Fang Yuan manages it well, Lingnan will truly become a part of the Tang Dynasty.

"What title do you want?"

After Li Shimin thought for a long time, he finally decided to make Fang Yuan king.

"I am the Duke of Zhou, so please make me King of Zhou."

Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.

He has a special liking for the word Zhou.

"You go back, I will make a decision soon."

Li Shimin already made a decision in his mind.

But I was afraid that I would regret it, so I wanted to delay it for a few days.

"I excuse myself."

Fang Yuan didn't know Li Shimin's mood.

I just feel like he doesn’t want to make himself king.

So he left directly without saying anything else.

Three full days passed before Li Shimin finally made a decision.

【Female Fangyuan as King of Zhou!】

As soon as the news came out, the world was shocked. A king with a different surname was born.

People couldn't believe it, but it was true, Fang Yuan had really been crowned king.

However, after learning that Fang Yuan's fiefdom was Lingnan, people's excitement changed.

"Your Majesty is really wise. The king has granted a title, but it is Lingnan. It will be easier for him."

Changsun Wuji laughed happily when he learned about it.

Although he was excited when Du Miaoyan talked to him about the opportunity, he didn't want Fang Yuan to be crowned king.

After all, the relationship with Fang Yuan is very bad. Fang Yuan becoming king will not benefit him. The only benefit is that he breaks the rules and he will have opportunities in the future.

But Fang Yuan was still unhappy when he was granted the title of King.

Now, Fang Yuan's fiefdom is Lingnan, and Changsun Wuji was instantly happy.

Okay, it's such a good place. If Fang Yuan goes to Lingnan, he is destined to be frightened by the situation in Lingnan, and he might end up being killed by the locals.

"Husband, why is Lingnan on the back cover?!"

After Du Miaoyan learned about the situation of the fiefdom, most of the prince's happiness suddenly dissipated.

Lingnan is too desolate. It is a place where prisoners are sent, but the land is in Lingnan. This king's entitlement is very aggrieved.

"Don't get excited, this is what I want."

Fang Yuan calmed her down and said with a smile.

At the same time, Fang Yuan also called Su Ziqing and others and told them that he requested the fiefdom of Lingnan.

"Husband, why?"

“Lingnan is so desolate and backward!”

Du Miaoyan and others asked in confusion.

To go to Lingnan, it is better to move to Future Island.

It's a long way from Chang'an City to Lingnan, and it takes a month and a half to go back and forth.

As a result, it is different from what I thought at the beginning, and there is no fun brought by being crowned king at all.

"There are several reasons."

"First, Lingnan is close to the sea and has a good geographical location, which is suitable for overseas development."

"Second, Lingnan is desolate and the people's hearts are not attached to the imperial court. It is suitable for us to truly control Lingnan."

"Third, I like Lingnan. I have extraordinary feelings for Lingnan and want to change Lingnan."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The first two are for development considerations.

The latter is that Fang Yuan will be a part of Lingnan in later generations.

Returning home in glory is everyone's dream, and Fang Yuan is no exception.

"To put it this way, I think Lingnan is the best place."

Du Miaoyan's eyes lit up, and she immediately felt that Lingnan was good.

Now that they are all crowned kings, they have to consider the issue of independence.

Of course, this independence does not mean breaking away from the Tang Dynasty, but becoming the real king within the fiefdom.

In the Tang Dynasty, the Lingnan area may be the most suitable for development, as there have been no foreign invasions.

"Don't tell outsiders, just let them think we are at a disadvantage."

Fang Yuan smiled.

Nowadays, many people feel unhappy about themselves.

But now that I know that my fiefdom is Lingnan, I should feel less unhappy.

I haven't left Chang'an City yet, so there is no need to get upset with too many ministers.

After all, I will no longer be in Chang'an City, and I hope they will speak less ill of me.

Otherwise, the emperor would be worried about himself, which would be somewhat bad.

"I know!"

"What are your plans, husband?"

Du Miaoyan nodded and asked.

"Just leave the rest to me."

Fang Yuan smiled confidently.

Next, Fang Yuan cooperated with the court to prepare for the title of king.

Conferring a king is a major event, second only to the emperor's enthronement and the canonization of a prince. Even marrying a queen is not so grand.

Under the arrangements of the Ministry of Rites, it took a full month to finally work out the process and procedures.

After worshiping heaven and earth and other processes, Fang Yuan officially became the King of Zhou, the only king with a different surname currently alive in the Tang Dynasty.

Seeing Fang Yuan's majestic appearance in a python robe, the officials had different expressions and lowered their heads unconsciously.

This is the king. Even the prince does not dare to go too far, second only to the emperor.

Far away in Wuling County.

"My mentor has officially been crowned king, and Ji Wuneng has come in person to express my gratitude to my mentor again!"

Zhang Ji has firmly taken the position of magistrate of Wuling County.

Among the resources left by Fang Yuan, he was not as useless as he was in Shandong.

Almost as soon as he took office, he took real power and began to govern a large county like Wuling County.

On this day, Fang Yuan was crowned king. He could not go to congratulate him in person, so he could only kneel down in the county office in the direction of Chang'an City.

In fact, it's not that he can't ask for leave, but Fang Yuan gave him a task to build a road from Wuling County to Lingnan as soon as possible.

Fang Yuan's fiefdom was in Lingnan, so Zhang Ji naturally knew what it meant to build this road, so he didn't dare to neglect it.

It is easy to build roads near Wuling County, just discuss it with local officials.

With Fang Yuan supporting him, no one dared not give him face.

But it was different after entering Lingnan.

The officials in Lingnan agreed, but the officials in Lingnan disagreed.

This made it difficult for Zhang Ji to carry out his work. He could only intercede while explaining the benefits, etc., and personally direct the construction of the highway.

There is also the Zhou Palace in Lingnan. Zhang Jiye and Lingnan officials are planning together, hoping to make the Zhou Palace satisfactory to Fang Yuan.

Chang'an City, Fangfu.

After Fang Yuan returned to Fang Mansion dressed in fine clothes and elegant manners, he couldn't help but slump on the stool.

I am so tired. After this ritual, my legs are no longer my own.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The complicated etiquette is really frustrating. I really don’t know why they make it so complicated!
To be continued...