I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 439
However, since Xiaoyi's ice cubes are very few and expensive, it is extremely difficult to get them.Therefore, it was Han Buxin who later sent people to several other towns near his home, and collected several truckloads of ice cubes to be enough for the journey.

Because Han Buxin also heard that Xiaoyi died for the Lord when he was in danger, and he admired him very much in his heart, so even if he took great efforts, he did not hesitate to preserve his body.

And Li Ran is also sincerely grateful for Han Buxin's righteousness.

Let's not mention them all the way.

……

Besides, after saying goodbye to Li Ran, Kong Qiu and Zilu also set off for Qi.

After arriving in Linzi, Confucius went directly to visit his teacher who taught him the profession—Grand Master Qi Le.

Speaking of which, Confucius and Taishi Le did have the names of masters and apprentices.Back then, when Confucius visited the state of Qi, he made friends with Master Yue. Confucius heard the sound of "Shao" from Taishi Le, and sincerely asked for advice. He studied for three months and did not know the taste of meat. This matter is still widely known today. People are happy.

Grand Master Yue saw Confucius and knew his thoughts, but he showed embarrassment about Luhou's matter:
"Qiu, I know what you're asking for, but... I'm afraid you're going to make this trip in vain."

When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help sighing:
"Qiu knows that people are soft-spoken, but there is really no other way but to come here to ask for help. The widow is now hanging in a lonely city and is in danger. If Qiu doesn't do his best, it may not only be difficult for the widow to return to the country, but even his life will be saved. Qiu How can you sit idly by and ignore him after granting you the favor of the king?"

Grand Master Le couldn't help being silent for a long time, and then said:

"Zhong Ni, I can recommend you to the widowed gentleman to come to the pilgrimage, but you'd better be obedient and listen, and don't take the initiative to mention this matter! Otherwise, the widowed gentleman will be unhappy for a while, and then transfer Gongsun Qing back, Lu Hou The situation will only get more difficult!"

Confucius said sincerely:
"Thank you, Master!"

So Kong Qiu and Zilu stayed in the official post overnight.The next day, after the early court, during the meeting of the monarch and ministers, Grand Master Le mentioned Confucius to ask for an audience.When Qi Hou Chujiu heard the name of Kong Zhongni, he was not unfamiliar with it.

After all, they had met twice before.

Once, it was when the Marquis of Qi visited Lu.

At that time, it was when Kong Qiu had just been valued by Duke Zhao of Lu.When the Marquis of Qi visited Lu, he once asked Confucius on the topic of "Why did Qin Mugong manage to dominate the country despite its small size?"At that time, Confucius answered the questions fluently, which left a deep impression on Qihou Chujiu. (see what the author said)

And the last time, it was Lu Hou Chou who ran away, and Confucius came to ask for help on behalf of Lu Hou, which can be described as righteous.

Therefore, Qi Hou Chujiu quickly agreed and allowed Kong Qiu to come to see him.

So Kong Qiu and Zilu were summoned to the main hall. After some salutes, Qihou Chujiu squinted his eyes at the tall man in front of him, and said with a smile:

"Qiu, long time no see!"

"Your Majesty can remember Qiu, and Qiu is sincere and terrified."

Qi Hou Chujiu knew his purpose, but he didn't mention it. Instead, he asked:
"Qiu, I have heard for a long time that you are quite knowledgeable about rituals and music, and you must have your own views on the way of governing the country. Since you are here today, why don't you have a little talk with me?"

Confucius hesitated for a while, but also respectfully said:
"Your Majesty, please speak."

Qihou Chujiu thought for a while, then asked directly:
"Dare to ask, why do you do politics?"

Kong Qiu also pondered for a moment, then replied directly:

"Junjun, ministers, fathers, sons!"

After hearing what Kong Qiu said, Qihou Chujiu couldn't help but fell into deep thought, while the other ministers present also looked at each other in blank dismay.

What Confucius said in these short eight words is the principle that the ruler, ministers, father and son should each perform their duties.

Moreover, it seems that it is not the way of politics at all.But in fact, there are too many meanings in it.

One is to remind Qi Hou Chujiu that the Tian family has gradually grown in the current situation in Qi State. If Qi Hou Chujiu does not check and balance, then the Tian family is very likely to become the Ji family of Lu State in the future.

Second, the confidence of Kong Qiu to speak this way stems from the fact that Duke Huan of Qi was in the Kuiqiu alliance. The King of Zhou had intentionally abdicated the position of emperor to Duke Huan of Qi and sent him sacrificial meat. Kneeling to worship the Son of Heaven is tantamount to the prelude to abdication.

Duke Huan of Qi once asked Guan Zhong for his opinion on this matter. At that time, Guan Zhong replied: "To be a king but not a king, to be a minister but not a minister, is the root of chaos." What I have said actually has some meaning in it.

Who said this?

That's what Guan Zhong, the sage of your state of Qi, said.
Who is for and who is against?
The third is to express that Luhou is suffering in Yunyi now, and it is well known that it is because the Ji family has no king.

Therefore, if the State of Qi can help the Duke of Lu, not only will it be a blessing for the State of Lu, but also for Qi Hou Chujiu, he will also do the same thing as Duke Huan of Qi back then.This is tantamount to elevating Qihou Chujiu to the same height as Duke Huan of Qi.

Qihou Chujiu nodded slowly:

"Well, what Qiu said is not without reason."

At this moment, Qihou Chujiu looked back at Tian Qi again, and then said nonchalantly:
"Qiu is right! If the emperor is not the emperor, and the ministers are not ministers, even if there is food in this palace, how can the widows get it?"

Qi Hou Chujiu's words also implied that he understood what Confucius said.

He here is also secretly borrowing the final tragic ending of Duke Huan of Qi.

Because Duke Huan of Qi was starved to death by rebellious officials and thieves in this deep palace back then!

Therefore, what this "has food but can't eat" alludes to means that he, Qihou Chujiu, understood what Confucius said.At the same time, he secretly poked Tian Qi and other high officials.

In fact, in the state of Qi, it is really not a very rare phenomenon for the ministers to kill the king and the lord.

Looking at the Spring and Autumn Period, the number of people who achieved the achievement of killing kings and lords in Qi State alone was as high as 11, which can be said to be the leader of all countries.

Therefore, for the Qi State, the real disadvantages of government are also reflected in the "monarch, ministers and ministers".

It's just that Qi Hou Chujiu was very useful after hearing what Confucius said.But for Doctor Qi Guoqing of the Manchu Dynasty, it was a different feeling.

At this moment, Tian Qi came out calmly, bowed and said:
"Your Majesty is serious. How can the courtiers dare to eat the food in this palace? Only Your Majesty can enjoy it."

Qi Hou Chujiu smiled slightly, looking at Kong Qiu in front of him, the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.

"Qiu, I will ask you again, except for the courtesy of the monarch and his ministers, please try to talk about the way of government?"

Confucius also replied loudly:
"Government is saving money!"

To say that Confucius' so-called "saving money" actually has a deep meaning.He knew that Qihou Chujiu lived extravagantly and didn't know how to restrain himself.Therefore, what he said about "saving money" is to warn him: a person who is a king should "restrain himself and return to the courtesy", not to be too arrogant and extravagant, and to be content with pleasure.

Hearing this, Qihou Chujiu laughed again and said:
"Hehe, it's easy for Qiu to speak now."

"Your Majesty, it is clear that what Qiu said just now is clearly recorded in Zhou Li, how dare Qiu speak recklessly?"

Qihou Chujiu gave a "hmm", thought for a moment, and said:

"Qiu, I want to grant you the land of Nixi, and leave you in Qi to be a senior doctor who can be compared to the Ji family and Meng family of Lu state. Are you willing?"

"I don't dare to accept this kind of favor because I don't have much talent and learning, but if the emperor intends to give it to you, if you refuse it, wouldn't it be disrespectful? I am willing to accept it!"

Kong Qiu was very happy in his heart, if he could really be the top official of Qi, he could justifiably beg Qi Hou Chujiu to send troops to rescue Lu Hou Chou.

However, at this time Yan Ying took a step forward.

"Your Majesty! This is absolutely impossible!"

This was not only surprised by Qi Hou Chujiu, even Kong Qiu himself never expected it.

When Confucius saw Yan Ying last time, the two had a good conversation.

Unexpectedly, at this time, it was Yan Ying who spoke to prevent him from being used by Qihou Chujiu!

Confucius was puzzled by this.

However, Qihou Chujiu had to listen to Yan Ying's opinion, so he asked tentatively:

"Oh? What does Yan Qing think of Kong Qiu? Why do you advise me not to use Kong Qiu?"

At this time, Yan Ying got up tremblingly and went out, and said with difficulty:
"Back to your lord, Confucianists can speak eloquently, but they don't respect the laws of the country. They are arrogant and obedient, and they only follow their own wishes, but don't consider other people's ideas. Moreover, they value funerals too much, and they don't hesitate to bankrupt the people in order to bury them generously. Do not become secular! Confucianists travel among the princes, lobbying the king and the great officials to give them salaries, such people must not be entrusted with important tasks, let alone the administration of a country! I hope the king will clearly observe!"

　original:
　　At the Kuiqiu meeting, the emperor sent the prime minister, Kong Zhixun, to Duke Huan, saying: "The other person's life is related to literature and military affairs, so that Kong Zhixun." There is no one to worship." Duke Huan summoned Guan Zi to plan, and Guan Zi said to him: "Being a king or not a king, being a minister or not a minister, this is the root of chaos." Huan Gong was afraid, so he went out to meet the guest and said: "Heaven's power does not violate the face, and the little one is so close." Bai Yu dared to accept the emperor's command and said, 'I will not bow down', fearing that he would fall from below, thinking that the emperor would be ashamed." Then he bowed down and was promoted to accept the order.Appreciate the big body, the dragon flag is nine, the Qumen red flag, and the princes are called Shunyan.

　　——"Mandarin·Kuiqiu Meeting from the Son of Heaven to Huan Gong"

　　original:

　　Duke Zhao of Lu was 20 years old, while Confucius Gai was [-] years old.Duke Jing of Qi and Yan Ying came to Shilu. Duke Jing asked Confucius, "In the past, Duke Mu of Qin State was small, but why did it dominate?" He said to him, "Qin, although the country is small, its aspirations are big; although the land is open, its actions are right. Take up five scorpions, a noble official, get up in the hustle, talk to him for three days, and teach him politics. If you take it this way, even if you are a king, you will be inferior to the overlord." Jing Gong said.

　　——"Historical Records The Family of Confucius"

　　
　
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