I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 209
Wu Ju has always been prejudiced against Li Ran.

After all, he had personally recruited Li Ran before, and he had also seen how the King of Chu recruited him personally.

But at that time, perhaps it was because Li Ran was too proud of his talents, so they all ended in vain.

But now Li Ran would actually agree to stay in Chu State and accept Chu King's appointment as servant. If there were no intriguing other considerations in this, Wu Ju would really not believe it.

It is precisely because of this that he always has a little distrust of Li Ran.

Therefore, he didn't give any hints of nonsense, or make insinuations, but directly expressed his thoughts.

The reason why you, Li Ran, agreed to stay in Chu State, must be just a plan to slow down the army, right?

At this moment, after hearing Wu Ju's questioning, Li Ran couldn't help but weigh it up in his heart.

He didn't know that Wu Ju's questioning was Wu Ju's own intention?Or the King of Chu?
But what Li Ran knew well was that no matter who's intention was his answer now, it would definitely reach the ears of King Chu.

So his answer is also very cautious:

"The doctor thinks that I, Li Ran, really don't know how to serve Chu State?"

Li Ran asked habitually.

He knew that no matter how he answered the question from a smart person, Wu Ju could find the answer he wanted.So he had no choice but to use this kind of rhetorical language to probe, and wait for the opportunity to refute.

But Wu Ju didn't say much, just shook his head.

He was sure that Li Ran would not really serve Chu.

"Then...since Dr. Wu Ju doesn't believe it, why bother talking?"

"Doctor, please."

Then, Li Ran made a move that Wu Ju never expected.

He actually issued an order to evict Wu Ju directly.

Don't you suspect that I won't really serve the state of Chu?

Since you already have a preconceived answer, no matter what I say, you will not believe it.That being the case, why should I waste my words?

This seemingly rogue behavior directly made Wu Ju almost confused on the spot.

Because he thought that according to Li Ran's consistent style of eloquence, he would definitely come up with all kinds of strange reasons to prove that he would indeed work for Chu State.

But where did he expect it, Li Ran directly used the trick of "whatever you say", which is extremely rascal and extremely incomprehensible.

"Oh? Sir, what do you mean by this? Aren't you afraid to tell the widow about this matter, sir?"

Wu Ju made up his mind, and immediately brought out the king of Chu to intimidate Li Ran.

"Hehe, the doctor will know once you try it, why bother talking to Li here?"

Facing Wu Ju's intimidation, Li Ran's answer was more concise.

At this moment, Rao Wu Ju couldn't help being stunned, his eyelids twitched suddenly.

Because when he saw Li Ran was so determined, he immediately realized another problem.

That's right, since he can see that this is Li Ran's plan to delay the attack, how can the king not see it?

Could it be that His Majesty did this on purpose?

Thinking of this, Wu Ju suddenly felt relieved.

He suddenly realized that he looked at Li Ran, then suddenly turned his anger into a big laugh, and immediately got up and bowed:
"Hahaha, I'm wrong, I'm wrong!... It's really Wu Ju's heart, I'm really ashamed, I'm really ashamed..."

"Since Mr. is willing to stay in our country of Chu, it will be the greatest benefit to our country of Chu. Ju is so ignorant and came to question Mr., please forgive me a lot!"

After understanding the key point, Wu Ju's reaction suddenly changed 180 degrees.And this transformation seems so logical, and there is no very deliberate sense of disobedience.

why?
Why did his attitude change so drastically?
That's because after he figured out King Chu's thoughts, he thought of another thing.

Now that Li Ran has agreed to stay in Chu State, in fact, as far as Chu State is concerned, its strategic significance is actually not small.

Who is Li Ran?Li Ran is a well-known strategist and strategist!He is a talent sought after by all countries!
Li Ran is not only a key figure in Zheng State, but his relationship with Jin State is also extraordinary.He has a very good personal relationship with Yang Tong He, Zhao Wu, and even Han Qi and others.

But he did not choose to assist the Jin State, but stayed in the Chu State.Isn't this equivalent to the reverse operation of "Chu Cai Jin Yong"?
Therefore, if such a talent stays in Chu State, wouldn't it be more beneficial to Chu State's prestige as the leader of the world?
Therefore, as long as Li Ran can agree to stay in Chu State for a day, it will be a great help to Chu State.As for whether he is really willing to serve Chu State, what does it matter?

The king of Chu obviously also saw this, so he turned a blind eye to Li Ran's obvious strategy of slowing down the army.

But Wu Ju only realized this at this time, but he couldn't help feeling a little ashamed when he suddenly realized it.

After all, his self-righteous dexterity seems to be not enough in front of Li Ran and King Chu.

"Hehe, Doctor Wu Ju speaks seriously, but now in the state of Chu, he is just like the head of Guizhou. What he says and does is insignificant. To the state of Chu, what is really important is people like doctors. Yours Every word and deed is the most important thing to Chu State."

Having said that, Li Ran suddenly paused again, and then secretly glanced at Wu Ju at the side, and said to Wu Ju in a rather mysterious way:
"It's just that... the king of Chu is acting a little differently now, but I think it's still a bit inappropriate."

When Wu Ju heard it, it was obvious that Li Ran had something to say, so he immediately bowed and asked:

"Oh? But I don't know what's wrong with it?"

Wu Ju immediately saluted again, his respectful expression was beyond words.

Seeing this, Li Ran smiled slightly, and said in an understatement:
"The funeral of the late emperor is approaching, and everything in the country is in chaos. This time should be the key to buying people's hearts."

"However, in the past few days, there have been joyous conversations and singing every night in this Zhanghuatai. I am afraid that this is not in line with the etiquette! How can such actions make the world submit? How can they convince the people?"

After saying that, Li Ran picked up the cup and took a sip lightly.

"Oh? Sir, what do you mean... the widow must be...'self-restraint and return to propriety'?"

Hearing this, Li Ran couldn't help blinking his eyes, and replied quite excitedly:
"Well, that's right! Of course, I also know that you Chu people are the most disobedient to Zhou etiquette, so you always like to do the opposite. But this is not the way to win the world! Although Chu is currently Leader, but if you can’t convince the princes of the Central Plains, and only show one thing, then secretly, then, even if you enshrine your Chu State as the leader of the alliance, so what?”

"If the word 'Leader' is famous but not real, then what's the use of coming?"

Obviously, Li Ran already has a new plan now.

That's right, since he is the former Luoyi keeper of the history, if he can make Chu State really "restrain himself and restore rituals" from now on, he will look like he should be the leader of the world.So it is undoubtedly a good way out for this chaotic era!
As the saying goes: for the purpose of etiquette, harmony is the most important thing.

(End of this chapter)