Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 153 Ginger is still old and spicy (4K)

After listening to Zai Yu's words, Yan Zi asked again with a smile.

"Since the situation in Lu State is already very dangerous, why is there no one to dissuade it?

Is there no worthy minister in the state of Lu?Is there no loyal people in Qufu?

Why do you just sit back and watch Yanghu do anything wrong without taking any action? "

When Zai Yu heard this, he didn't answer directly, but made indirect remarks.

"I've heard a saying, that is, if you are not in your position, you will not plan your government.

At the beginning, Zhougong established rites and music, stipulated official positions, divided duties, and governed the world with Sangong, Jiuqing, Dafu and scholars.

The Sangongs are wise, well-versed in principles, adaptable to changes, able to distinguish things, and well versed in the laws of the way of heaven.

What they say is enough to reconcile yin and yang, rectify the four seasons, and control wind and rain.Only a person like this can be recommended as a Sangong.

Therefore, the duty of Sangong is to understand the way of heaven.

But Jiuqing must do things according to the seasons of the four seasons, open ditches, build dikes, plant grains, and clarify geography.

It can open unblocked ditches and turn what is bad for the people into good.A person like this can be recommended as Jiuqing.

Therefore, the duty of Jiuqing is to be virtuous to the people.

As for a doctor, when going in and out, he must be consistent with the common people.When making a choice, we must advance and retreat with the interests of the people.Reasonably collect taxes to enrich the country's treasury.

They know the principles of being a human being, their behavior conforms to the norms, their words and conversations are appropriate, and what they say is enough to be imitated by the public. While becoming an example for the world, they can not violate themselves.

A person like this can be recommended as a doctor.

Therefore, the duty of a doctor is to implement benevolent government.

The standard for scholars is to understand morality without losing their benevolence.

If things are successful, don't monopolize rewards, be loyal and upright, dare to stick to your own opinions, don't have a treacherous heart, be impartial and selfless, and pay attention to propriety when speaking.

A person like this can be recommended as a scholar.

Therefore, the duty of scholars is to promote morality.

The Sangong explained the Tao, the Jiuqing guarded the virtues, the doctors were benevolent, and the scholars practiced righteousness.

Morality, benevolence and righteousness are all in place, not to mention the small state of Lu, even the world can also be governed.

If Tao is lacking, then what is the use of remaining virtue and benevolence and righteousness? "

With Zai Yu's circle around him like this, ordinary people would definitely be confused by what he said.

But everyone here is a top-notch person of age who is good at words, who can understand what Jae Yu means.

He is nothing more than the Sanhuan family in Lu Kingdom who is eccentric.

Among the three Huan, Ji Sunsi, as the high minister of the Lu State, was able to be manipulated by his retainers at will.

The Meng family and Uncle Sun family are obviously capable of competing with Yang Hu, but in order not to let the Ji family dominate, they are directly blind to the fact that Yang Hu is in charge of state affairs.

The 'Three Lords' of the Lu State have this kind of virtue. Even if they want to bring down Yang Hu, they don't have the ability!
After listening to this passage, Zigong broke into a sweat, he finally understood what Zaiyu was thinking.

My boy, I plan to punish Yang Hu and San Huan to death!

All discerning people in the world know that Chu State is now in decline, and Marquis Qi has always wanted to revive Duke Huan's hegemony.

However, all the countries in the world have been suffering for a long time, so Qihou just showed a ambiguous attitude towards hegemony, and Zheng, Cai and other countries immediately moved after hearing the news.

Zheng Guo dared to send troops to attack Zhou Tianzi, and repeatedly tested the bottom line of Jin State. Who gave him such courage?
Isn't it given by the people of Qi!
In today's world, most small countries obey the orders of the Jin State.

The only ones who still sincerely respect Jin as their overlord are Song and Lu.

Leqi, Shangqing of the Song Dynasty, was imprisoned by Fan Yang as soon as he arrived in the Jin Dynasty because he intervened in the conflict between the Fan family and the Zhao family.

Song Guo was so humiliated, if the situation continued to deteriorate, they might jump back.

At that time, only the State of Lu under the leadership of Yang Hu is willing to continue to honor the State of Jin.

As for the hegemony between Qi State and Jin State, it is of course impossible to start training directly with the other brother as soon as they come up. The hegemony must also be fought step by step.

Therefore, once Qi Hou made up his mind to fight for hegemony, he must kill the chicken to show the monkey.

The problem is, there are too many monkeys and not enough chickens!

Once Song Guo jumped back, then only Lu Guo would be left to kill.

Even if Song Guo did not rebel, with Lu Guo's arrogant attitude towards Qi Guo, he must be the first to be hit hard.

Previously, Yang Hu sent Ji Sunsi and Meng Sun Heji as envoys to the state of Jin, and he also wanted to trick the people of the state of Jin to join him in the crusade against the state of Qi, hoping to use this battle to reverse his bad reputation.

Now it seems that most Qi people think so too.

Zi Gong thought about this, and suddenly felt cold.

He hadn't realized before that the country of Lu had fallen into such a dangerous situation.

And Zai Yu said this passage, there are two purposes.

One is to separate the doctors and scholars of Lu State from Yang Hu and San Huan in advance.

The second is to hint at Qihou and Yanzi in a roundabout way. In fact, the people of Lu State have no prejudice against Qi State. The reason why our State of Lu pursues a pro-Jin policy is all the fault of Yang Hu and Sanhuan!
Although this passage is not enough to change Qi Hou's determination to kill chickens and monkeys, but as long as he accepts this hint, he will definitely show mercy when attacking Lu.

Because this is tantamount to letting Qi Hou see a glimmer of hope to win Lu State into the Qi State camp.

The starting point of Qi State's attack on Lu State has changed from killing chickens and monkeys at the beginning to eradicating the villain Yanghu, helping Lu State return to the right path, and demonstrating benevolent and overlord demeanor.

In other words.

I have no problem with you Qi people breaking down the Yang Pass guarded by Yang Hu, but can you please stop ruining our Tuqiu, please!

Hearing this, Yan Zi pondered for a while, and asked, "In the country of Lu, are there any senior officials who oppose Yang Hu?"

When Zaiyu heard this, he pretended to cough.

Hearing the cough, Zigong immediately understood that he had come to work.

He smiled and nodded, "Of course there are."

"Oh?" Yanzi asked in surprise, "Which one is it?"

Zigong replied, "It's Xiao Zongbo Confucius and his students."

"Confucius? Is it Kong Zhongni?"

Zigong said respectfully, "Exactly."

When Yan Zi heard these two words, his expression immediately calmed down.

"I didn't expect him to be appointed in the country of Lu. However, judging from his past behavior in exile following Duke Lu Zhao, it is indeed impossible for him to agree with Yang Hu's actions."

Zigong laughed and said, "The people of Lu State love him, just like the people of Qi State love you, you two are equally respected elders.

Now that Confucius is so opposed to Yang Hu, how can the people of Lu State recognize him? "

When Yan Zi heard this, his beard moved, and after a moment of silence, he still shook his head.

"There are two mistakes in your sentence."

Zigong asked suspiciously, "Which two are they?"

Yan Zi replied: "I am not some respected elder gentleman, and I am not the same as Kong Zhongni."

Then Zigong remembered that Yanzi didn't like Master, but he felt that the old man was really stubborn, so he asked for advice.

"If you are not a gentleman, how can you two be loved by the people? Since you are loved by the people, what is the difference between you and Confucius?"

After hearing this, Yan Zi stood up and replied.

"If the people love me, probably not because I am a gentleman, but because I am a loyal minister?"

When Zigong heard this, his expression changed.

When Zaiyu saw him coming up, he quickly stretched out his hand to grab Zigong, but Zigong was so young and vigorous, how could he listen to his advice.

Zigong stood up and asked, "Do you mean that Confucius who followed Lu Zhaogong in exile was not a loyal minister?"

Yan Zi did not refute Zi Gong, but replied with a smile.

"Probably because you and I have different standards for loyal ministers."

"Then what is your standard for loyal ministers?"

Yanzi replied: "When a king encounters a disaster, a truly loyal minister will not die for him.

When the king goes into exile, true loyal ministers will not follow him. "

Zigong was even more annoyed when he heard this, and he asked: "The king splits up the land to reward his subjects, and distributes titles to make them honorable.

But when the king encounters disaster, he refuses to die, and when he goes into exile, he refuses to accompany him. Can this be called loyalty?
Forgive me I have never heard of such a truth! "

Yan Zi shook his head and said: "If a loyal and capable minister has any suggestions and is adopted by the king, the king will not encounter disasters for the rest of his life, so why would a courtier die for him?

If a virtuous and loyal minister has any advice and is accepted by the king, the king will never go into exile for the rest of his life. Why should a courtier go into exile with him?

If no suggestion is adopted, and the king dies for him as soon as he encounters a disaster, this is not called loyalty, but death in vain.

If all advice is not accepted, and the king goes into exile as soon as he goes abroad, this is not loyalty, but ignorance.

Therefore, a truly loyal minister should always be able to provide good advice to the king, but will not blindly fall into disaster with the king.

Therefore, in the past, King Zhou had no way, and Wei Zi repeatedly made suggestions to him, but they were not accepted, so he left him.

But Bigan forcibly persuaded King Zhou, but was finally cut open.

But in the end, the survivors of the Yin and Shang were able to continue on the land of the Song State, and the gods of the ancestors of the Yin and Shang dynasties were able to continue to enjoy sacrifices. Is this due to Bigan?
This is all thanks to Wei Zi, a loyal minister! "

After hearing this passage, Zigong's expression changed three times, and he wanted to refute, but Yanzi's conclusion was well-founded.

If he wants to criticize, he can only stand on the commanding heights of morality.

But he happens to be a pragmatist who values ​​results, so how can he open his mouth?
Jae Yu's face also changed accordingly.

Jiang is still old and hot, Zigong fell into a trap.

Today's conversation is about this, and the atmosphere is obviously not suitable for continuing the conversation.

So Zaiyu hurriedly got up and asked Yanzi to resign.

"You worked so hard today to help innocent people avoid crimes. I think it's getting late, so I won't disturb your rest.

We will come to visit you another day and accept your advice. "

Hearing this, Yan Zi suddenly smiled and asked, "Didn't I offend you by what I just said?"

Zai Yu smiled reluctantly.

"It's just a discussion of learning. Gentlemen are harmonious but different. It's no big deal."

After he and Zi Gong bid farewell to Yan Zi, they left here in a hurry.

After the two went out, Yan Zi's smile gradually faded.

Footsteps sounded from behind him, Yan Zi supported his old body and wanted to meet him, but before he got up, he heard Qi Hou's voice.

"Master, at your age, you don't need to be formal."

Qihou looked at Zigong and Zaiyu who walked out the door with great interest, and asked.

"These two young people are interesting. What do you think of their words?"

Yan Zi said slowly: "The Lu people probably really hate Yang Hu."

"Do you agree too?"

Yan Zi nodded and said: "In order to save his reputation, Yang Hu even invited Kong Zhongni, who opposed him, to become an official.

He also used the military power of the state of Lu to help the state of Jin crusade against the state of Zheng in exchange for the support of the people of the state of Jin.

However, after that, he attacked the Ju State again. It seems that the Jin State did not pay attention to his hospitality.

Even so, the two young people Lu Guolai still did not change their attitude towards Yang Hu.

In the market, when the merchants from Lu State mentioned Yang Hu, they mostly complained.

If it weren't for the critical situation, how could Yang Hu be so impatient in his various actions over the past year?
It can be seen from this that he is indeed unpopular in Lu country! "

Qi Hou couldn't help showing joy when he heard the words, he laughed loudly.

"Now the State of Song is being resented by the State of Jin because of Le Qi's imprisonment.

The six ministers of the Jin State competed for power and profit with each other, fell into internal friction, and had no time to take care of the surrounding wars.

But Yang Hu of Lu State was unpopular.

It seems that the widow Varu's decision is really not wrong! "

When Qihou thought that the state of Lu was about to submit to him, he couldn't help being in a good mood, so he asked again.

"Master, do you think these two young men are worth using?"

Hearing this, Yan Zi just shook his head.

Qihou asked in surprise, "Do you think they have no talent?"

Yan Zi shook his head again.

"Then do you think their conduct is not good?"

Yan Zi still shook his head, but this time he gave an answer.

"Being able to analyze the current situation of the Lu State is enough to be called an outstanding talent.

Willingness to lend a helping hand to the weak on the side of the road is enough to be called virtuous.

It's just that if they are willing to be loyal ministers like Kong Zhongni.

Then how can such a person serve you, a monarch who wants to attack their mother country at any time? "

Upon hearing this, Marquis Qi asked in embarrassment, "Do you still disagree with my plan to attack the State of Lu?"

Yan Zi didn't say whether it was true, but just got up and bowed to him.

"Those who pay attention to the power of scholars and common people to cooperate with each other at the death will be able to stop the evil deeds of the enemy country.

He who listens to Zhongzheng's words and appoints virtuous men can deter evil princes.

If you love the common people in your country and are happy to benefit the world, you can make neighboring countries obey your benevolence and righteousness, and make all the people in the world admire your virtue.

Defeat your enemies on the battlefield by war alone to make them submit to your might.

Although this can make them oral for a short time, how can it teach them to be convinced for a long time? "

　Perhaps, this is the case for asking for tickets, because the timing is wrong, and the fate is not enough.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)