Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 184

"Even if there is a drought, it won't be too serious?"

Zi Gong pondered over this sentence over and over, his eyes twitched suddenly, he stood up and asked, "Zimu, are you serious?"

Shang Qu didn't dare to speak conclusively, he just put down his chopsticks and replied.

"This is just my speculation. As for the specific changes in the way of heaven, how can I, as a mere mortal, be able to assert?"

Hearing this, Zi Gong thought of Shang Qu's divine divination skills, and suddenly his eyes darkened and he fell backwards.

Zaiyu beside him had sharp eyesight and quick hands, and reached out to support him: "What's wrong with you?"

Zi Gong held his forehead and murmured: "There is no drought, so our food is all in vain, isn't it? More than [-] shi of food, I, my money..."

Zi Gong only felt as if someone was cutting his flesh with a blunt knife, and he almost fainted from the pain.

When Zai Yu heard this, he waved his hands and threw the boy to the ground.

This kid, I'm afraid he will be the number one person on the street lamp in the future.

Seeing this, Sima Geng asked strangely: "Zigong, isn't it a good thing that there is no drought? Do you want to see a situation where there is a long drought, starvation everywhere, and hungry people overflowing the wild?"

Hearing this, Zigong rolled his eyes, and finally a look of light appeared on his face.

He straightened his body, sat up again, squeezed his chin and muttered: "It seems to be the truth! If I think about it this way, I feel much better in my heart."

A smile finally appeared on his face: "It's all right, let's continue."

Seeing that Zigong was back to normal, everyone turned their attention to Shang Qu.

"Zimu, you mentioned Sui Xing and Zhen Xing before, which can dictate the country's good or bad luck. But the "Book" also said: In Xuanji Yuheng, Qi Qizheng is used. How should this be explained?"

Shang Qu talked eloquently: "I asked the master about this, and the master said that because this passage comes from the "Book of Yu", and the "Book of Yu" is a work of the ancient Yu Shun period.

Because the age is too old, even the old man dare not make a statement. He just told me that this passage can be understood from two aspects.

One is that the "seven politics" refers to the Big Dipper of the sky, because Xuan, Ji, and Yuheng are all members of the Big Dipper.

There are seven stars in the Big Dipper, the first is Tianshu, the second is Xuan, the third is Ji, the fourth is Quan, the fifth is Yuheng, the sixth is Kaiyang, and the seventh is Yaoguang.

The master also said before: To govern with virtue, it is like the North Star, where the stars live and the stars support it.

(People who rule the country with morality will be in a certain position like the North Star, and all the stars will surround it)
What is said here is that Beichen (Polaris) is surrounded by the Big Dipper.

When observing the sky at night, you should first look for the Big Dipper. Once you find them, you can find the position of Beichen.

Another explanation is what Master heard from Tian when he was in Qi State.

The ancestor of the Tian family was Wan, the son of Chen Guo, and Chen Guo was the direct descendant of Yu Shun, so their interpretation of "Yu Shu" was passed down from generation to generation.

According to Tian, ​​'xuan' means beautiful jade, and 'ji' is an instrument used to observe astrology in ancient times.

They said that after Shun inherited the throne of Yao, he ordered a star-gazing instrument made of beautiful jade to observe the laws of the movement of the sun, moon and stars, and use it as the basis for the people's farming.

As for which statement is correct, the master can't tell, and my talent is far inferior to the master's, so naturally I don't dare to spout nonsense.

So simply say both theories, which is right and which is wrong, please check it out for yourself. "

After listening to Shang Qu's exposition, the students all exclaimed in surprise.

Even Zi Gong listened to it with great interest, completely forgetting that he might have to do business at a loss.

Zai Yu saw that the topic of this banquet had been successfully brought to the discussion of astrology, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

With Shang Qu's level of magic sticks to make up for all the classmates, if they still can't get into official positions, then Zai Yu has nothing to say.

I can't get over this, I don't think everyone should worry about becoming an official, come to our Tuqiu and find a workshop to work.

Jae Yu was thinking about it, when Kong Li walked around him at some point, and punched him twice with his elbow.

"Son me."

"what happened?"

Kong Li's face was flushed, as if there was something unspeakable.

Seeing his appearance, Zai Yu became angry: "If you have something to say, just say it!"

"That's what you asked me to say!" Kong Li said, "Is your Tu Qiuyi still short of manpower?"

"Ah~~~"

When Jai Yu heard this, he understood instantly.

This kid wants to enter the factory?

Zai Yu nodded and said, "Lack, very lack. Me, Ziyou, Zizhou, Zigao, and Zigong, the five of us are too busy all day long."

Kong Li said happily when he heard the words: "Look... I happen to be free... and my father doesn't like to see me squatting at home... If I can..."

After hearing this, Zai Yu nodded solemnly.

"Since I became Doctor Tuqiu, I have been recruiting talents from all over the world.

If a talent like you, Bo Yu, who is familiar with poetry, books, rites and music, and is proficient in the six arts of a gentleman, if he is willing to come to Tuqiu, I am of course willing to accept it.

However, although I know your character well and understand your talents, before agreeing to you to come to Tuqiu to take a job, I still want to confirm a few things with you. "

Kong Li said confidently: "Okay, you can ask! I want to go to Tuqiu to display my talents and use what I have learned to govern the people! If my talents and knowledge are not enough, then even if you don't speak, I will will leave."

Zaiyu was touched and said: "Okay! What we are short of is a virtuous gentleman like you who is not only talented, but also knows how to care for the people!"

After finishing speaking, Zaiyu winked at Zigong.

Zigong understood, took out a piece of ink-stained paper from his sleeve, and asked the question on it.

"Your surname, surname, first name, word."

Kong Li asked suspiciously, "Do I have to ask all of this?"

Zaiyu said: "This is the rule of Tuqiu. The state owns the state law, and the family has family rules. These are all part of the etiquette. I hope you can understand."

"Is this actually Tuqiu's decree?"

Kong Li was taken aback by him, so he responded obediently: "My surname is Kong's, my name is Li, and my name is Boyu."

Zigong recorded them one by one, and then asked, "Sex."

"Male." Just after Kong Li finished his answer, he couldn't help asking again: "No, my son, does Tuqiu still have female officials?"

"Not yet."

"Then what are you doing doing this?"

"But it doesn't rule out the future."

"what?"

Zaiyu said: "What's so strange about this? It's not that there are no female officials in the Zhou ceremony, nine concubines, world wives, female wishes, etc., aren't they all female officials?"

Kong Li questioned: "But the duty of the nine concubines is to teach the female royals about the rules of women's learning, such as the virtues, speech, manners, and labor skills that women should possess.

Shifu is in charge of matters related to sacrifices, entertaining guests and funerals. She leads the female slaves in the palace to wash and wipe the ritual vessels, and selects the grains for sacrifices.

And Nu Zhu is responsible for arranging the order in which the women of the imperial court go to Yan's bedroom to serve, as well as counting the labor achievements of the female imperial court.

My son, is your back house so huge that you need to arrange for a female officer to be on duty? "

Zaiyu hadn't spoken yet when he heard this, but Zigong spoke first.

"What do you know? My son is ambitious. Although I don't have it now, at least I have to show my ambition, or else I won't be looked down upon by others?"

"Presumptuous!" Zaiyu scolded, "Zigong! How dare you insult my virtuous name? Read the next one quickly."

After admiring Jaeyu's furious expression, Zigong immediately entered the next session.

"age."

"Nine out of twenty."

"Um?!"

Hearing this, the expressions of Zaiyu and Zigong changed.

Kong Li stared at them in a daze: "Yes, is there any question?"

Zi Gong just replied: "You are nine out of twenty, nine is wonderful!"

Zai Yu signaled him not to talk too much: "Quickly ask the next one."

Zigong asked, "Have you ever been married?"

When Kong Li heard this, he lowered his head in shame, "I've never been married."

As soon as these words came out, Zai Yu stepped forward and grabbed his hand.

"Okay! You are the talent Benyi has been looking for! You don't need to ask the rest of the questions.

I am now offering you the position of Tuqiu Yi acting Situ. If there is no fault in one year, you will immediately become the official Yi Situ. "

When Zigong heard this, he almost laughed outright.

He said: "Even if you make some small mistakes, it doesn't hurt, anyway, I will still provide you with room and board.

You will even be given a new set of clothes and labor tools.

If you want to avoid the Master's scolding, you are absolutely right to come to me. "

When Kong Li heard this, he was still a little worried and said, "Then what if my father comes to Tuqiu to see me in person?"

Zaiyu waved his hand and said, "Boyu, this is not something you should worry about. Master came to Tuqiu, Zigao should be worried about. This matter has nothing to do with you."

　See the author clearly, and then vote for him.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)