Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 46 The Peerless Swordsman

Pointing to the chair, Zhou Chong said, "Sit down, it's not justified, no matter how loud you are, it's useless, the reason is the reason. If I don't convince you, you can kill me. You are so skilled in martial arts that even the government can kill you." Don't take it seriously, you don't have to worry about ordinary people like me who have no power to restrain a chicken."

These words are very reasonable, Si Kongying was stunned for a moment, then sat down, put the sword on the table, and said angrily: "Speak."

"Let me ask you, do you know about chickens and dogs stealing?" Zhou Chong began to "teach and educate people".

The incident of chicken crowing and dog robbery happened when Meng Changjun came to Qin as the prime minister. At that time, Qin Zhaowang heard that he had Wang Zuocai (the lobbyist boasted, but he didn't have much talent), so he wrote to King Qi, willing to worship Mengchang as the prime minister.King Qi was afraid of King Qin, so he had to send Lord Mengchang to Qin.Not only King Qi was afraid of King Qin, but Lord Mengchang himself was also afraid of King Qin and refused to be the prime minister of Qin.

Qin's methods for talents are consistent, either used by Qin or killed by Qin.King Qin Zhao decided to keep Meng Changjun first, and then slowly soften him.Mr. Mengchang was afraid, and asked the guests for advice, but no one could do anything.A dog thief at that time, which is what we call a thief, volunteered to steal into the palace of King Qin and stole King Qin's favorite robe. Mr. Mengchang presented the robe to King Qin Zhao's favorite concubine. he goes.

Fearing that King Qin Zhao would go back on his word, Meng Changjun rushed all the way to Hangu Pass, just in time for dark, and Hangu Pass did not open the gate, so he couldn't get out.A diner squealed like a rooster. According to the laws of the Qin State, the rooster opened the city gate, and Meng Changjun was able to escape.

Sikong Ying said straightforwardly: "It is inevitable that there is an urgent matter in life. Why not use a skill to protect yourself? Although the cock-crowding and dog-robbing is a small trick, it is also a good way to save Meng Changjun from danger." There are so many strange people!" I felt ashamed that I had never seen these two people in my life.

The praise of Meng Changjun in later generations is similar to his words, especially Confucianism is endless, it is wrong!

Zhou Chong sneered and said, "This is the reason why the six kingdoms of Shandong fell."

This remark was a bit mysterious, Si Kongying was at a loss, and asked in astonishment: "How do you say this?"

"It is said in the world that Mr. Mengchang can win scholars, and the scholars return for their reasons, and the soldiers rely on their strength to escape from the Qin Dynasty of tigers and leopards. Alas! Mr. Mengchang's special ears of chickens and dogs are enough to say that he can win scholars? Otherwise, if he is good at Qi, he will win. A scholar should be able to conquer Qin from the south, how can he use the power of chickens and dogs to steal? The reason why this man didn’t come is because the husband is out of his door.” Zhou Chong chanted.

This is Wang Anshi's "Reading the Biography of Mengchang Jun". The evaluation of Mengchang Jun can be said to be very unique. In Si Kongying's era, when people mentioned Mengchang Jun, they all gave their thumbs up and praised endlessly. Such unique comments are really rare. , Si Kongying heard it for the first time in his life, wanted to refute, but was at a loss for words, opened his mouth wide and could not speak.

"Jiefu forgive me! In order to save my life, I had no choice but to steal your high-level theory." Zhou Chong apologized to Wang Anshi repeatedly in his heart, and then asked: "Meng Changjun is the prime minister of a country, and there are many outlaws like dogs and robbers among the diners. Isn’t he bending the law for personal gain? The prime minister of a country bends the law so much, the prime minister’s mansion becomes a den of thieves, and the officials below don’t follow his example. Can the law still exist? Those officials still don’t do whatever they want, and the common people can live a good life ?”

Looking at Si Kongying with a complicated expression, Zhou Chong asked again: "You are a knight in the world, and you have seen many lawless people and officials. Can you tell me whether there are many lawless officials in Qin State, or the lawless officials from the six kingdoms of Shandong?" Are there many officials? Do the common people of Qin abide by the law, or do the common people of the six kingdoms of Shandong abide by the law?"

Si Kongying left his sword hilt with his right hand, sighed softly, and said: "Officials of the Qin State are more law-abiding and honest than the officials of the six countries of Shandong. It is incomparable to the six kingdoms of Shandong." Asked Zhou Chong: "May I ask the master shopkeeper, where does this difference come from?"

"The ancients said, 'If you hear the Tao in the morning, you can die in the evening', it's really not nonsense. I didn't expect him to have such a heart for the Tao." Zhou Chong praised his spirit of explaining doubts, saying: "The reason Isn't it obvious? The kings of the six kingdoms of Shandong are incompetent and mediocre, and there are many courtiers like Mengchang Lord, Pingyuan Lord, and Chunshen Lord who are phishing for fame and reputation. ?
"Have the six kingdoms of Shandong been in decline from the very beginning? The reform of Marquis Wen of Wei made Wei Guo prosperous for a while; King Yan Zhao dedicated Le Yi, almost destroying Qi; King Qi Wei appointed Zou Ji, and the country was in great power; , the military strength and national strength are growing day by day. How long has it been since these things have passed? In just a few decades, these once powerful countries no longer exist. It is not sad to hear the name of the strong Qin and to be discouraged and flee? "

These are real facts, and no one can change them, Si Kongying remained silent.

Zhou Chong changed the subject and said: "On the other hand, Qin State was originally a weak country, not even qualified to participate in the Central Plains Alliance. It was regarded as a country of barbarians by the six Shandong countries. After Shang Yang's reform, Qin State became stronger and stronger. .Although Shang Yang died, the laws of Shang Jun were still passed down. The king of Qin did not abolish his laws by killing him. This is the wisdom of the kings of Qin. to become stronger and stronger.

"Shangjun advocates the rule of law, acts according to the law, does not favor favoritism, does not bend the law, the prince breaks the law and the same crime as the common people, and the common people can appeal for grievances and sue for suffering. Don't you think this is not good? Although the laws of Qin State are strict, Generally speaking, it is still very good. The laws are complete and there are few loopholes. What is even more rare is that from Duke Xiao to Qin Jun, all of them are not easy to match. Do you admit it?"

Sikong Ying let out a long sigh, eyes glazed over, and said: "What you said really makes sense, and it's also the same reason. Although I, Si Kongying, hate Qin, I am not a person who doesn't know right from wrong. Your words are very fresh, and I have a sense of enlightenment. "

"This is what later generations overthrew Confucianism and reversed the verdict for the Qin State. What's so new?" Zhou Chong laughed in his heart, and said with a relaxed smile: "Now you know how stupid you are to kill me! The Six Kingdoms of Shandong I have been afraid of Qin for a long time, even without me, Zhou Chong, the six kingdoms of Shandong are still no match for Qin."

Sikongying stood up, bowed deeply to Zhou Chong, and said very sincerely: "Thank you, the shopkeeper, for explaining Sikongying's doubts. Sikongying is very grateful."

"Isn't my life saved?" Zhou Chong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said something pleasant, "Hero Sikong is anxious about the country's crisis, Zhou Chong appreciates it."

Zhou Chong was a little bit overjoyed, and before he finished his thoughts, Si Kongying had already pointed his sword at his neck, and said with no regrets: "Treasurer Zhou, if you don't have such insight, I might not kill you, Now you must die."

According to the plot of the martial arts novel, the words have already reached this level, and Si Kongying should leave in shame, but he never thought that he would stubbornly kill Zhou Chong. Zhou Chong was so depressed that he blurted out and asked, "Why?" ? Why are you unreasonable?"

(End of this chapter)