History

Chapter 61 The Biography of Guan Yan
Guan Zhongyi and Wu are also from Yingshang.When I was young, I often traveled with Bao Shuya, and Bao Shu knew him well.Guan Zhong was poor and often bullied Uncle Bao, but Uncle Bao finally met him kindly and didn't think much of it.That's all, Uncle Bao is Xiaobai, the son of Qi, and Guan Zhong is the son, correcting.And Xiaobaili, as Duke Huan, the son was corrected to death, and Guan Zhong was imprisoned.Bao Shu then entered Guan Zhong.Guan Zhong used it and took charge of the government in Qi. Duke Huan of Qi used it as hegemony, united nine feudal lords, and governed the world as one. Guan Zhong's plan was also.

Guan Zhong said: "When I was first poor, I tried to share the wealth with Uncle Bao and Jia. Uncle Bao didn't think of me as greedy, because he knew I was poor. I tried to help Uncle Bao and made me even poorer. Uncle Bao didn't think of me as a Foolish, knowing the times is beneficial and disadvantageous. I have tried three times and three views to chase after the king. Uncle Bao does not think I am unworthy, and knows that I am not in good times. I have tried three battles and three walks. Bao Shu does not think I am timid, knowing that I have The old mother also. The son was defeated, called to death suddenly, and I was humiliated in seclusion. Uncle Bao didn't think I was shameless. He knew that I was not ashamed of the small details, but the shame and fame were not displayed in the world. The parents who gave birth to me, and Baozi who knew me. "

After Bao Shu entered Guan Zhong, he took him under him.The sons and grandsons lived in Qi, and there were more than ten generations who were enfeoffed, and they were often famous officials.There are not many Guan Zhongzhi sages in the world, but there are many Uncle Bao who can know people.

Guan Zhong is in charge of the government and the same government, and he is on the seashore with mere uniformity.Therefore, it is said: "The granary is solid and you know the etiquette, and you know the honor and disgrace if you have enough food and clothing. .What the vulgar wants, so give it; what the vulgar does not, so go.

It is also a government, good fortune out of misfortune, turn of defeat into merit.It is important to weigh carefully.Duke Huan was really angry with Shaoji and attacked Cai in the south. Guan Zhong attacked Chu because of this, and blamed Bao Mao for not paying tribute to the Zhou family.Duke Huan went to the north to conquer the mountain rangers, and Guan Zhong ordered Yan to revise Duke Zhao's government.At the Ke meeting, Duke Huan wanted to break Cao Mo's agreement, Guan Zhong believed it, and the princes returned to Qi.Therefore, it is said: "Knowledge and giving are the treasures of government."

Guan Zhongfu planned to be in the public office, and there were three returns and anti-divorce, which Qi people didn't think was extravagant.When Guan Zhong died, the state of Qi obeyed his rule and was always stronger than the feudal lords.After more than a hundred years, there was Yan Ziyan.

Yan Ping Zhongying was a native of Laizhi Yiwei.In serving Qi Linggong, Zhuanggong, and Jinggong, the most important thing is to be frugal.Since they are equal, they don't eat meat, and concubines don't wear silk.When he is in the court, if the king's words reach it, he will be dangerous; if his words are not good enough, he will be dangerous.If a country has Tao, it means obeying fate; without Tao, it means balancing fate.In this way, the third generation was famous among the princes.

Yue Shi's father, Xian, is in prison.When Yan Zi came out, he was smeared by him, and he was released from Zuo Xie to redeem him, and he returned home.Fu Xie, enter the boudoir.For a long time, Father Yueshi asked him to stop.Yan Zi was stunned, took off his clothes and thanked him, and said: "Although the baby is not benevolent, if you avoid the child, how can you be so quick?" Father Shi said: "No. I heard that a gentleman trusts someone who doesn't know himself and trusts his confidant. Fang Wu is in prison. In the prison, he doesn’t know me. Master has redeemed me with gratitude, so he is a confidant; if you know yourself but are rude, it is better to be in the prison.” So Yan Zi extended in as a guest.

Yan Zi came out as Qi Xiang, and his imperial wife peeped at her husband from the door.Her husband is the king's lord, holding a big cover, riding a four-horse, high-spirited and very contented.After returning, his wife please go.The husband asked why.The wife said: "Yanzi is less than six feet long, and his body is as good as the country, and he is famous among the princes. Today, the concubine watches him, and his ambition is deep. There are often people who are self-defeating. Today, the son is eight feet long, and he is a servant of others. The meaning of the son is self-sufficient, and the concubine wants to go." Then the husband restrained himself.Yan Zi asked strangely, but Yu Yi was right.Yan Zi recommended him as a doctor.

Tai Shigong said: I read Guan's herdsmen, mountain heights, riding horses, light and heavy, Jiufu, and Yanzi Chunqiu, and described them in detail.Since I have seen his writings and want to watch his actions, the second is to pass them on.As for his books, there are many in the world, so we don't care about them, just discuss their anecdotes.

Guan Zhong, the so-called virtuous minister in the world, but Confucius was younger than him.Do you think that Zhou Dao is declining, and Huan Gong is a virtuous man, but he does not encourage him to become a king, so he is hegemony?The saying goes, "The general will follow the beauty and save the evil, so the upper and lower can have a blind date."Does Guan Zhongzhi mean it?
Fang Yanzi buried Duke Zhuang's corpse and wept, and then he went after the ceremony. Is it evil to say that "it is not brave to see justice"?As far as his admonition is concerned, if you offend the king's face, this is the so-called "go forward and think loyally, and retreat and think to make up for your mistakes"!If Yanzi is here, even though I hold the whip for him, I admire him.

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