Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 257 A request from Mrs. Zhao

In the small courtyard of Tuqiu Township School, the Gongshu class had finished their schoolwork for the day. At this moment, they were stepping out of the threshold with a small cloth bag full of books, ready to go home for dinner.

Unexpectedly, just as he went out, he saw a familiar carriage parked outside the door. The curtain of the carriage was lifted slightly, revealing Zhao Wuxie's excited smile.

"Ban! I'm back!"

When Gongshuban saw Zhao Wuxie, he also excitedly rushed over with his small cloth bag.

"Didn't the master say that you won't come back in a short time this trip? Why have you come back after only a few months?"

Zhao Wuji got out of the carriage with the support of the emperor.

"Father said that the current situation in Jin State is changing, it is better to disperse the children of the family than to stay in Jin State.

This time, apart from my eldest brother Bolu staying in Xinjiang with his father, my other crowned brothers were also scattered to various places.

Either helping the clan manage Zhao's fiefs, or traveling to various countries to study.

And those who have not reached the crown, those who are over ten years old, are all sent to study in Pan Palace in Xinjiang.

But I am still young and do not meet the conditions for admission to Pan Palace, and my father thinks that the master's level is far better than that of the teachers and security staff in Pan Palace.

So after inspecting my study during this period, I was sent back again. "

When Zhao Wuxie said this, he looked around excitedly.

"Where is the master? My father asked me to bring him some presents."

"Master?" Gongshu Pan replied, "Master has gone to Qufu."

"Going to Qufu? When will you come back?"

Gongshu Pan shook his head and said, "Then I don't know. I heard from the elders that something happened in Qufu.

When the master left for Qufu a few days ago, he brought out all the soldiers from the city. It seems that who should be punished? "

When Zhao Wuji heard this, his face was flushed with anger, and he said angrily: "I heard it all when I was in Xinjiang, Master was defeated first in Dayeze and Yangzhou, and then retired to Guoxia. Master Qi.

He has made such great achievements for the state of Lu, is there anyone in the state of Lu who would dare to oppose the master? "

Although Gongshuban is not very old, no matter how you say it, he can be regarded as an old Lu country.

He said: "You don't understand. No matter how powerful Master is, it is only Master himself. But how can one person reverse the overall situation of Lu State?
The Sanhuan of our state of Lu is like the six ministers of our state of Jin. Now the master is to the state of Lu, just like uncle Xiang is to the state of Jin.

When Shu Xiang was alive, he could indeed compete with Liu Qing.

But as soon as Shu Xiang died, the Yang Tong family was soon uprooted by Liuqing, and the family was wiped out. "

When Zhao Wuji heard this, he became impatient, and said, "How can you compare Liuqing with Sanhuan?"

Gongshu Pan asked, "Why can't we compare?"

Zhao Wuxie said: "My father said that the key to the Zhao family's success is the word benevolence.

How did the master say that?

A benevolent gentleman is wise enough to rule the world, his benevolence is enough to appease the hearts of the people, and his benevolence is enough to influence the people.

If you win the hearts of the people, the world will be stable.If people lose their hearts, the world will be in chaos.

The ancient sages did not let the people suffer from heatstroke in summer, and did not let them suffer from hunger and cold in winter. They did not hurt the strength of the people when they were urgent, and did not lose their seasons when they were relieved. They also love the monarch.

Everyone really appreciates his benevolence, so they fight to the death to defend him, so as to maintain his benevolence.

The people really appreciate his virtues, so they carve utensils with various patterns and make gorgeous clothes for him, so as to maintain his virtues.

Everyone respects him as he respects the heavens, attaches himself to him like water flowing into the sea, respects him as he respects his parents, and is willing to go through life and death for him. What is the reason for this?

Because his government orders are good, his principles are generous, his achievements are great, and he has brought too many benefits to the people.

My Zhao family has been an official in Jin since the time of our ancestor Zhao Su. He led the army to conquer Huo, Wei and Geng, and made great contributions to Jin.

So Xianjun Xiangong bestowed Geng Land to him, so that my Zhao clan could multiply and live here.

In the generation of his ancestor Zhao Chengzi, he abandoned Juelu and followed his ancestor Wengong in exile for 19 years. He lived and died with Wengong, devoted himself to loyalty, and traveled through life and death several times, which allowed Wengong to return to the country and succeed him.

Duke Wen was grateful for Chengzi's merits, and three times wanted to appoint his ancestors as Shangqing, as a general in the army, and in charge of state affairs.

However, Chengzi gave up the virtuous three times.

For the first time, Chengzi let the virtuous Yu Qihe, and recommended Luan Zhi, Xian Zhen and Xu Chen to the former emperor Wengong, and this was the victory of Jin State against Chu State in the Battle of Chengpu.

After Que's death, Xian Zhen took over as the General of the Central Army to be in charge of state affairs, and Duke Wen wanted Cheng Zi to take over the vacant position, but Cheng Zi recommended Hu Yan to Duke Wen.

After the death of General Hu Mao, Duke Wen wanted Cheng Zi to take over as General, but Cheng Zi recommended Xianqieju, Father Ji Zheng, Xu Ying, Xiandu and others to Duke Wen.

Duke Wen said: "Zhao Shuai resigned three times, and the people he resigned later became good ministers and generals of the country.Letting Zhao Shuan abolish resignation is tantamount to letting him abolish virtue.But if he is not rewarded for his talents, how will the widow govern the great Jin country in the future? '

Therefore, Duke Wen held a military parade in Qingyuan and expanded the original three armies into five armies.

He also appointed Cheng Zi as the new general, Ji Zheng as the new general, Xu Ying as the new general, and Xiandu as the new general.

So far, my Zhao family has finally become the Qing family of Jin.

As for the three Huan of Lu, their ancestors were all descended from Duke Huan of Lu, the son Jiyou, the son Qingfu, and the son Shuya.

Ji You, the ancestor of the Ji family, poisoned his brother Shu Ya and forced his brother Qingfu to death.

Father Qing, the ancestor of the Meng family, had an affair with Ai Jiang, the wife of his elder brother Lu Zhuanggong, and monopolized the government. He killed the prince who was supposed to inherit the throne, and set up Lu Mingong, and then killed Lu Mingong in order to stand on his own.But after the incident was revealed, he fled to the country of Ju, and later committed suicide in fear of crime.

As for Shu Ya, he accepted bribes from his elder brother Qingfu, intending to abolish the will of Duke Zhuang of Lu and support Qingfu as king, and even died because of this.

How can such Sanhuan be compared with our country's Liuqing? "

Gongshuban heard Zhao Wuji eloquently state the differences between Sanhuan and Liuqing, and he didn't know how to refute him.

Although both of them were taught by Jae Yu, but when it comes to debating style, they each inherited a part of Jae Yu.

Gongshuban's debate is good at ingenious changes, and good at exploiting the logical loopholes of others.

Zhao Wuji, on the other hand, excels in his extensive knowledge and strong knowledge, and is good at eloquent eloquence, and he has all kinds of allusions at his fingertips.

To put it bluntly, when the two of them discuss issues, if they fall into the subtleties, the Gongshuban wins ten times without defeat.

And if it was an issue involving knowledge, Gongshu Pan would be near death.

He was worrying about how to refute Zhao Wuxie, when he suddenly saw several military vehicles full of soldiers appearing on the corner of the street.

As soon as he saw the bright red banner, he shouted without thinking: "Master!"

Sure enough, as soon as he yelled, the military vehicle that was about to drive towards the government office stopped.

Jai Yu got out of the car with his sword in his hand, stepped forward, and was just about to speak when he saw Zhao Wuxie beside him.

Jae Yu's eyebrows twitched twice: "Wu Shi, why are you back?"

Zhao Wuji found that Jai Yu's mood didn't seem to be very high, and thought that Jai Yu was not happy with him, so he asked a little aggrieved.

"Master, don't you want to see me?"

"It's... It's not that I don't want to see you. I'm naturally happy when students come to study, but it's just..."

Jae Yu rubbed his forehead, thinking of Yang Hu's big face with Chinese characters full of smiles when he left Lu country yesterday, and the saber he gave Yang Hu as a gift...

Huzi, I didn't mean to trick you.

I didn't expect Zhao Yang to send Zhao Wuxie to Tuqiu again!

He hurriedly ordered to Ran Qiu who was behind him: "Quick! Hurry up and write a book, and send it to the lower palace of the Zhao family in Xinjiang as soon as possible."

As soon as Zaiyu finished speaking, he heard the driver driving Zhao Wuxie say: "If Zaizi has anything to tell the lord, I can convey it for you when I return to Jin."

When Zaiyu heard this, he quickly asked, "I don't know how to call a strong man?"

The royal said: "Your servant, the Tiger Club."

Zai Yu said: "Please also convey to Zhao Zi that soon there will be a guest with a sword as a keepsake, who will go to Jin to pay a visit to the Zhao family.

This guest is desperate now, and it is not convenient for me to stay here. Please also pass on Zhao Zi, hoping that he can take care of me for a while. "

Hu Hui heard the words and asked, "Is there any mark on the sword as a token that can be identified?"

Zaiyu said: "On the hilt of the sword is written 'Dr. Tuqiu, Zaiyu himself will act'."

Tiger Club asked again: "What is the relationship between that guest and you?"

When Zai Yu heard this, he suddenly felt a little inconvenient to answer. He pondered for a long time, and finally spoke.

"For my old friend, nicknamed 'Huzi'."

"Tiger?"

When Huhui heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said: "I never thought that this person's name is similar to mine! If he comes to the Zhao family, I will host a banquet for the doctor."

Zaiyu heard the words, bowed and said: "Thanks for your trouble."

After finishing speaking, Huhui took out another letter from his bosom and handed it to Zaiyu.

"This is what the lord asked me to bring to you. He said that he asked you to read it in person, and burn it after reading it."

Zai Yu took the letter, opened it, glanced at it, and quickly extracted the key information.

In the letter, Zhao Yang not only thanked him for his daily teaching and care of Zhao Wujiu, but also expressed his personal gratitude to Zai Yu for his guidance to Zhao Shi in his personal capacity.

In addition, Zhao Yang also revealed a rather bad news.

At the beginning, Cheng He and She Tuo humiliated Wei Hou at the alliance meeting and caused Wei Guo to betray Jin State, which was strongly criticized by the ruling minister Fan Yang.

Fan Yang demanded that Cheng He and She Tuo be punished vigorously, so as to rectify the law and order of Jin State.

But that being said, anyone with a discerning eye can see what is actually going on.

Both Cheng He and She Tuo were royal officials loyal to the Zhao family, and it was Zhao Yang himself who sent them to conclude the covenant. Removing them from their posts and taking back their fiefs was actually a blow to the Zhao family.

Faced with this situation, it is naturally impossible for Zhao Yang to abandon Cheng He and She Tuo.

Not to mention that the reason why the two of them did this kind of behavior included part of his acquiescence.

Even if Zhao Yang didn't indulge the two of them, at this crucial point of life and death, if he couldn't mobilize his strength to save them, then who would dare to join the Zhao family in the future?

After all, if you want the big guy to help you, you have to be able to help the big guy.

I can't handle anything, and it's impossible to want everyone to be on top at critical moments.

Zhao Yang's prestige had been hit because of the Le Qi incident. If Cheng He and She Tuo mishandled it, it would basically mean that the Zhao family should not try to overwhelm the Fan family and the Zhongxing family in the past ten years.

And Fan Yang may feel that his time is approaching, so the recent suppression of the Zhao family has become more and more crazy.

As a result, the Wei family and the Han family who had always been close to the Zhao family did not dare to stand up for Zhao Yang in this matter.

Because of this matter, Zhao Yang's request to "forgive Cheng He and She Tuo" was not tenable, whether it was based on emotion or reason.

However, at the last moment, Zhao Yang temporarily delayed the matter on the grounds that 'the war will start, and the two of them will be guilty and meritorious'.

But now, Cheng He and She Tuo are indeed "sinful", but if they can't make meritorious service, Zhao Yang can easily include himself in it.

Therefore, in order to be able to defeat the coalition formed by Qi and Wei, Zhao Yang asked Zai Yu to use his influence in the court of Lu and urged Lu to send troops to aid Jin.

But Zai Yu accepted Zhao Yang's request.

But he was really a little embarrassed as to whether to answer or not.

The reason why he tried so hard to bring down Yang Hu was because he didn't want to fight Qi Guo anymore.

Because for the State of Lu, there is really no benefit to be gained from fighting with the State of Qi.

The national power of Lu State is weaker than that of Qi State. Even if they take down the city of Qi State, they have to send it back to others.

Moreover, the two countries are so close to each other, and the business exchanges are also very close. During the half a year or so since Lu Qi started fighting, more than half of the business of Zaiyu and Zigong in Qi has been lost.

The most important thing is, if the state of Lu helps the people of the state of Jin to fight, what good can we achieve?
Weaken Qi?

Is it possible that this battle can directly lay Qi Guo on the ground and be unable to get up?

Don’t you see that when Wu State attacked Chu, Wu Zixu and Sun Wu led troops all the way to Hanshui, more than half of Chu’s territory was lost, and there was no organized army in the territory.

However, today, four years later, most of Chu's territory has recovered.

The territory Wu people actually swallowed, and the cities they could control, were the dozen or so cities on the original Wu-Chu border.

Therefore, in the war between countries, in the final analysis, the competition is the comprehensive national strength.

It is unrealistic to want to collapse a big country and annex a country that is stronger than itself with a single battle.

If the state of Jin did not destroy the state of Qi, it would be fine.

If the Qi State is really destroyed, then the most painful thing is probably not the Qi State, but Zai Yu.

Because he knew with his ass that when the Qi State collapsed, it was definitely the Liu Qing of the Jin State who was making money, and the San Huan of the Lu State couldn't even drink a mouthful.

As for Dr. Tuqiu, who is not as good as Sanhuan, he can only drink the northwest wind.

After that, he had to face a Jin State that was far more powerful than Qi State.

Isn't this purely embarrassing yourself?
　The longing for good things, hidden in the simple despair, becomes a naive dream
　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)