Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 229 Two Choices (4K4)
Zaiyu was sitting in Tuqiuyi's government office, facing a thick plan with a headache.

Although he has been actively planning for the future since he took office as Doctor Tuqiu, he never expected that the plans would always fail to keep up with the changes.

When he was reading "Spring and Autumn" in the library, he had studied the various reasons for Yang Hu's coup.

Zai Yu originally thought that the reason why Yang Hu wanted to stage a coup was because his domestic political situation was unstable, so he was in a hurry to jump over the wall and act first.

But now it seems that even if he helped Yang Hu stabilize the overall situation, he still couldn't stop the greed in his heart, and on the contrary made him even more inflated, wanting to replace San Huan.

According to the original plan, Zai Yu planned to let Yang Hu and San Huan fight and lose both, so that he could develop with peace of mind, and come out to reap the fruits of victory when the time is right.

That way, everyone can have a decent ending.

After all, Sanhuan fell into Yang Hu's hands, so there must be nothing good to eat.

If Yang Hu falls into Sanhuan's hands, he will die too.

Although Zaiyu never thought of himself as a gentleman, no matter what, no matter Sanhuan or Yanghu, or Zaiyu himself, everyone was surnamed Ji.

Since they are all a family, he will not be so ruthless in killing them all.

It is still possible for Zaiyu to leave them a few hundred acres of land to go home for the elderly.

This approach not only conforms to the principle that has always been followed in the etiquette law-peace is the most important, but also conforms to the decent way of a gentleman in the Spring and Autumn Period-treat each other with courtesy.

In Zaiyu's view, the reason why the current era is gradually falling apart is because many people have forgotten that those whom they regard as enemies are actually their relatives.

After King Wu defeated Zhou, the eldest son succeeded him as king, and the other sons were enfeoffed as vassals of the world.

After these vassals became vassals, the eldest son succeeded to the throne, and the other sons were appointed to be doctors.

The eldest sons of the doctors continued to be doctors, while the other sons became scholars and countrymen.

Five or six hundred years have passed since Da Zhou took over the destiny of the Yin and Shang Dynasties, and even the emperor of Zhou has changed a dozen or twenty times.

If one generation is calculated in 20 years, it is more than enough for ordinary people to reproduce for [-] or [-] generations.

If the first generation has only one male and one female, and each generation has two males and two females, the 200th generation is enough to reproduce more than [-] million people.

You know, the entire Lu country can't gather 200 million people now.

As long as there is a national status in the state of Lu, who is not related by blood?
When you go out and meet local people in the country of Lu, you don’t even need to ask your surname, because [-]% of the people coming from the other side are also surnamed Ji.

Not to mention anything else, Zaiyu had to offer Boqin, the first king of the Lu Kingdom, when he sacrificed to himself in the four seasons.

This is not some kind of blind climbing, but that Boqin is indeed Zaiyu's authentic ancestor.

As for the so-called family concept in Chinese history, it was also established from the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Even Jiatianxia cannot be called a concept at this time, because this is the reality.

Zhou Tianzi is the patriarch of the clan with the surname Ji, the princes of various places are the patriarchs of the clans with the surname Ji in all countries in the world, the great officials are the clan heads of the clans with the surname Ji in each city, and the scholars and nationals are members of their own clans. The head of the household.

We are all a family, and we can't write two Ji characters in one stroke. If there is something to fight for, can't we resolve it through internal negotiation?
From the Zhou nationality, to various ethnic groups, to various clans, and then to small families, everyone loves each other and is very harmonious.

As for those people with foreign surnames, Da Zhou didn't reject all of them.

At the beginning, Duke Zhou had already given a solution.

The Duke of Zhou said: When the emperor of Zhou comes, there will be a blue sky.When the Emperor Zhou came, the world would be peaceful.

We Zhou people are different from the tyrannical Shang merchants in the past. We don't engage in discrimination against Rong, Di and barbarians.

In the past, you admired the advanced civilization of the Central Plains and wanted to embrace the civilized world.

But King Zhou looked down on you, refused to accept you, and would send troops to punish you every now and then.

Things like this will never happen again.

I, Duke Zhou, hereby guarantee that anyone who is willing to integrate into the big family of the Zhou Dynasty, regardless of whether you used to be a village chief who commanded hundreds of people or a village chief who commanded thousands of people, will be awarded the title of Prince Zhou Bozinan certified by the royal family of Zhou. Fifth rank title.

However, if you have titles, you can be regarded as having establishments.

With the establishment, no more mischief is allowed.

You must learn the rites and music system of the Great Zhou, get rid of those backward and barbaric customs in your body, and accept the civilized education of the Great Zhou.

Of course, you can also choose not to accept the culture.

After all, it is difficult to adjust the taste, some people like to eat sweet, some people like to eat salty, this is very normal.

It doesn't matter if you don't like Dazhou's culture.

We have also prepared a set of martial arts that everyone loves.

I didn't mean to threaten you in the slightest, not at all.

I fully respect your right to choose, and believe that you have enough wisdom.

Now, please start your selection.

It's good that Zaiyu didn't think about it. After thinking about it, he immediately found out where he was compared with Duke Zhou.

His grandma's!

The Duke of Zhou is worthy of being the Duke of Zhou, or else he is the idol of the Master!

Why is Zhou Gong able to manage the world in an orderly manner, but I am troubled by little people like Yang Hu and Sanhuan?
The problem lies in that compared with Zhou Gong, I am still too 'bossy'!

You look at Duke Zhou, he provided the barbarians with two choices of culture and martial arts.

But I can only provide others with the choice of culture.

In this way, how can others trust me from the bottom of their hearts?
We Confucian scholars are learning from Duke Zhou every day. How can we forget his basic principles of fairness and justice?

Not only about culture, but also about martial arts, culture first and then martial arts, you have to let others have a choice!

There is only one choice, isn't that a dictatorship?

Thinking of this, Zaiyu couldn't help feeling ashamed.

However, after a short period of loss, he was very excited because he realized the true meaning of kingly teaching.

"Having figured this out, I'm a big step closer to being a saint! Praise Duke Zhou!"

Zaiyu thought of Duke Zhou's great achievements, looked at the thick plan in front of him, and raised his confidence again.

He picked up the plan book and flipped through a few pages, muttering.

"It's just that whether we can successfully implement the Wuhua plan depends on how Zigong's progress is..."

……

Zigong had just arrived in Yiyi with the Tuqiu caravan loaded with grain, so he took advantage of the unloading time of the caravan to ask to see the governor of Yiyi, Lian Chufu.

He looked at the majestic and magnificent Yiyi government office, and he was still chanting the rhetoric that he had silently recited countless times in his heart.

In the past few years, Zai Yu has been feeding the tiger with his body, using a trick of seeking wealth and danger to get to the high position of a doctor step by step.

And Zigong, who was tied to him, also had a thriving business because of his strong alliance with Zaiyu, and now it is getting bigger and bigger.

It can be said that the relationship between him and Jaeyu can no longer be described as wearing a pair of pants, it is simply Siamese twins.

The future development of Zaiyu is directly related to whether Duanmu Group can become a century-old enterprise.

The progress of today's lobbying will also be directly related to whether Duanmuci can secure the second-in-command position in Lixinhui.

After all, in terms of military exploits, Zilu and Shen Sui really experienced the battle of life and death in Onozawa and Yangzhou with Zaiyu.

In terms of internal affairs, Ran Qiu and Gao Chai lived in Tuqiu for two years and made the local government rich and strong.

In terms of practical help that can be provided, Duanmuci can provide at most some money and food.

As for Wu Mashi, Mi Buqi, and Qi Diao Kai, these three magistrates can really come up with troops to help.

Nangong Shi, who was in charge of the Xiulu family, although he didn't have many soldiers and horses, he controlled the switches of the four gates of Qufu. Whether Zaiyu's soldiers could enter or not go to Qufu depended on whether Nangong was fit or not.

And Secretary Yan Hui, Divinator Shang Qu, Rong Pu Bu Shu Cheng, and Xiao Chen Gong Xi Yu Ru are their internal counterparts who are determined to be in the Qufu Palace.

No matter what turmoil, the palace must be the first place to make waves.

Because no matter who started the rebellion, Lu Hou had to be controlled first.

As long as you get the support of Luhou, then the rebellion is not called rebellion, but called rebellion by order.

Without Lu Hou's approval, even if it is a just move, it can only be called a rebellion.

Although everyone is united in wanting to help the country and uphold morale this time, it is all out of passion, but there are some things that Zaiyu can ignore, but Zigong has to consider.

Everyone is a Confucian student who studies and studies. Zigong is not clear about the purpose of others coming to study with the Master.

But the purpose of Zigong's study is to achieve a great career.

Just like what Zaiyu said before, how can a real man with the talent of managing the world be able to grow old in vain!

He Duanmu bestowed a guardian, traveled all the way to Lu to study, and worshiped the world-famous Confucius as his teacher, and the plan was not to know two characters.

For more than two years by Zaiyu's side, even the most stupid people can see that Zaiyu is extraordinary.

Maybe Zi Gong didn't believe Zai Yu's unrealistic promises two years ago.

But in the past two years, he watched those remarks that he thought were fake and empty one by one become reality. At this time, if he questioned Jae Yu's inability to accomplish anything, he would be completely jealous of the villain.

Perhaps by Jaeyu's side, his ambition to emulate Yiwu's story will be realized one day.

And it all starts with lobbying today!
"Duanmuzi, my master, please see me."

Zigong's turbulent mood subsided, he smiled and bowed his hands to the doorman who came to deliver the message.

"It's work."

Zigong walked into the mansion under the leadership of the door servants, before he entered the main hall, he saw Chufu Gonglian come out to greet him.

"Duanmuzi, I've known you for a long time, but I've never met him. Seeing you today, it's really extraordinary! Hahaha!"

Zigong responded modestly.

"I'm just a lowly businessman, buying and selling for a living, walking in the world toil, just looking for some food to satisfy my hunger.

And you are in charge of a large city like Yiyi, and tens of thousands of people depend on you for food and clothing.

How can a person like me deserve to be greeted by you, Mr. Gong Lianzi? "

Chufu Gonglian laughed and said: "You are too modest. There are dozens of governors in the Lu Kingdom.

Although there are not many cities of the size of Yiyi, there are still a few.

But among the merchants of the State of Lu, there is no one who can surpass you.

I heard that you are making a lot of money in the paper industry, and the books you publish are distributed all over the world.

In the State of Lu, there are as many as a thousand households who need to receive wages from you to maintain their livelihoods.

And although my grandfather, Lian, has governed Yiyi for many years, but in a year of disaster like this year, without your help, the people under his rule would not even be able to save the people from starvation. "

Having said this, Chufu Gonglian bowed down to pay homage.

"Ordinary merchants usually take the opportunity to make a profit at such a time, but you have sent hundreds of carts of grain to Yiyi regardless of the cost in this famine year. I can't repay such kindness. Please accept my worship."

Seeing this, Zigong hurried forward to help Chufu Gonglian.

"Gong Lianzi is being polite. This trivial matter is nothing. I studied under Confucius, who often taught me: A gentleman is based on benevolence.

You can't bear to see the people suffer, this is the greatest benevolence.That being the case, how dare I not come to help you?
Moreover, the decision to lend grain to Yiyi was not made by me alone.

If my son refuses to agree, how can I transport food from the rabbit fur? "

What Zi Gong said was true.

Nowadays, food is very scarce in all parts of the State of Lu, so all towns basically control food as a key material, and food is only allowed to enter but not to go out.

At this time, Zaiyu was able to allow the grain to be shipped out, which was already very commendable.

Hearing this, Chufu Gonglian smiled and said: "I almost forgot what Dr. Tuqiu has done, and I hope you can convey my thanks to him after you go back."

Zigong laughed twice when he heard the words: "It's too early for you to ask me to convey my thanks. When the other [-] carts of grain he helped Yiyi arrive, it's not too late for you to thank me!"

The father of Gonglian was surprised when he heard the words: "Zaizi himself wants to send a hundred carts of grain? Didn't you say before that all these grains were funded by you?"

Zi Gong just shook his head: "That's not the case. To tell you the truth, most of the grain that arrived in the towns these days was stockpiled by me in advance to prepare for the disaster year."

"They are all hoarded by Zaizi?"

Chufu Gonglian was surprised for a while, but soon figured out the joints.

Just a few days ago, Marquis Lu suddenly announced that he would send grain to the towns for disaster relief.

At first, Chufu Gonglian thought that the food was borrowed from Weiguo.

But after looking at the amount of food, Chufu Gonglian felt that something was wrong.

Most of the food borrowed by Wei Guo will be used as military rations for future raids, and the rest will be used for disaster relief, which can basically be said to be better than nothing.

But this part of the food that Lu Hou took out can be described as a huge amount.

It turned out that the food was provided by Zaiyu!

But since Jae Yu provided it, why didn't he say it?

Chufu Gonglian just wanted to ask this question, but after thinking about it, he immediately changed into a solemn expression.

"That's how it is, Zaizi Dade!
Once Zizhan of the state of Zheng died, Zipi succeeded him as Shangqing.At that time, there was a famine in the state of Zheng, and the new wheat was not yet ripe, so the people's lives were very poor.

According to his father Zizhan's will, Zipi donated food to the people in the country, and each household was allocated one minute, so he won the support of the people of Zheng State.

After hearing this, Sicheng Zihan of the Song State commented: "Zipi's behavior is close to kindness, which is what the people expect." '

The next year, there was also a famine in the Song Dynasty. Sicheng Zihan asked Song Pinggong to lend the grain from the office to the people, and asked the doctors to lend grain as well.

Zihan lent food to the people, but never wrote an IOU.

As for those doctors whose families were short of food, Zihan gave them food from his own family and asked them to lend it to the common people.

Therefore, there were no hungry people in Song Dynasty that year.

Uncle Xiang of the State of Jin heard about this and said, "The Han family of the State of Zheng and the Le family of the State of Song are probably the last to perish!"
I am afraid that both of these two will control the country's major affairs!
This is because the people turned to them.

However, the Le family in Song State may be longer than the Han family in Zheng State.

Zihan gave alms to the people and did not pretend to be kind to others. He could monopolize the wisdom of helping the people, but he must share the credit with others.

From this point of view, Zihan is superior to Zipi, and his family will probably rise and fall with the rise and fall of the Song Dynasty! '

Dr. Tuqiu's behavior now is just like that of Zihan back then.Carrying out benevolence and righteousness, he does not take credit for himself, but transfers the kindness of saving the people to the monarch and other great officials.

From this point of view, his descendants will probably always be with the State of Lu! "

(End of this chapter)