Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 230 Two Secret Meetings, Each Pregnant With Ghosts (5K)

Hearing this, Zigong just replied with a smile.

"I have heard that a gentleman understands the present, but cannot understand the past. A sage understands the past, but cannot predict the future.

Now I am not a gentleman, and I am far from a saint.

Therefore, whether my descendants can live with the State of Lu, I have no way of knowing.

But I think that if he can fulfill what he once said, even if his descendants can't be with Lu, at least they won't cause disaster, right? "

Chufu Gonglian asked, "What did Zaizi say?"

Zi Gong replied: "Once upon a time, when Zi Wo and I were studying under the Master's school, the Master once told the story of what happened at the meeting in Wanqiu.

At the beginning, the Jin and Chu countries held an alliance meeting in Wanqiu to express their friendship, and the Song Dynasty sent envoys to attend.

The doctors of Jin and Chu said: "If you visit our monarch with the etiquette of visiting the emperor, we will introduce you." '

The Song envoy replied: "Although the hat is worn out, it should be worn on the head."Shoes, although new, should also be worn underneath.

Although the Zhou royal family is now in decline, the princes should not change its status.

Therefore, even if the troops of Jin and Chu ascended to the top of the city of Song, I, as a subject, would not change my clothes or use etiquette that should not be used. '

After all, the envoy of Song bowed and bowed to say goodbye. The officials of Jin and Chu were very surprised, so they received him with the etiquette of treating princes.

When I heard this story, I exclaimed:

'That's right!Although the hat is cheap, it must be worn on the head.Although shoes are expensive, they must be stepped on.

If the matting on the carriage is too gorgeous, what kind of shoes should I wear to step on it?
If everyone can understand this truth, then probably there will be no disasters in the country of Lu, right? '"

As soon as Chufu Gonglian heard what Zigong said, he immediately understood what he was trying to say.

Zigong has said so much, to put it bluntly, the argument is nothing more than the word "overstepping".

But in the current state of Lu, there are two main things about usurping.

One is that Sanhuan empties the office, but this is definitely not what Zi Gong wants to express.

Because it is impossible for a smart person like Zigong to come all the way to accuse Sanhuan in front of important officials of the Meng family. Isn't that just making himself feel uncomfortable?
Since it's not about accusing Sanhuan, it must be about Yang Hu taking charge of state affairs as an accompanying minister.

Chufu Gonglian remembered the conversation Mengsun Heji had with him a few months ago, and couldn't help feeling suspicious.

Meng Sun Heji had asked him about Yang Hu's opinion before, and his worry was almost palpable.

So since then, Chufu Gonglian has been very concerned about Yang Hu's recent actions.

And Yang Hu did make some unreasonable actions because of his unstable status in the Lu Kingdom, and Gong Lian's father has been tense all the time, always on guard against the possibility of Yang Hu making trouble.

It's just that after the Battle of Onoze, Yang Hu's ruling position in the Lu State became more and more stable, and his recent actions have become more peaceful, so Father Gonglian gradually relaxed his supervision on Yang Hu.

It is also generally believed within the Meng family that what Yang Hu is greedy for is nothing more than Lu's ruling status.

Now that he is in control of the power, he will not make any desperate moves due to emotion and reason.

For the Meng family, it is far better for Yang Hu to control the state affairs than for Ji Sunsi to regain power.

After all, Yang Hu's ruling was legally flawed, so Meng and Uncle Sun could use this to pinch Yang Hu and bite off two pieces of flesh from his hand.

And if Ji Sunsi came back, Meng and Uncle Sun would only have soup.

Therefore, as long as Yang Hu does not make trouble, the Meng family does not have enough motivation to expel Yang Hu from the perspective of interests.

They even wish that this "hello, hello everyone" situation can be maintained until death.

And Zaiyu became famous in the Battle of Onozawa, and was recommended by Yang Hu as a doctor afterward.

In Gonglian Chufu's opinion, Zaiyu shouldn't have complained about Yang Hucun, but now he suddenly sent Zigong to sound the alarm, why?

Chufu Gonglian's brows gradually frowned, and Zi Gong saw his expression, and understood that doubts had arisen in his heart.

He just smiled and looked up at the sun in the sky, muttering to himself.

"Winter is cold and Yin Qi overwhelms Yang Qi, which is when the sun is at its weakest.

So when it rises and hangs in the sky, it can make people feel warm.

But in summer, when the yang qi overwhelms the yin qi, the sun's rays will burn the earth, cracking the fields and drying up the canals. People walking under the scorching sun feel like they are being whipped.

I read in the "Book" that it said: How long will it be for mourning?I die with you!
When will this sun disappear?We would rather perish with you.

Is it because of this reason that the people hate the sun to such an extent? "

When Chufu Gonglian heard the words, the expression on his face gradually changed.

Although he didn't dare to claim to be knowledgeable, he still read "Book".

'When are you mourning?I will die with you!' comes from "Book of Shang · Tang Oath", which is an argot used by the people of the Xia Dynasty to complain about Xia Jie's brutal rule.

And the next sentence of this sentence, although Zi Gong didn't say it, but Gong Lian's father already knew it by heart - Xia Deruozi, I will go now.

(Xia Jie's morality has been corrupted to such an extent, now I must attack him)

Coupled with the fact that Zigong mentioned the sun repeatedly, his implication was already very obvious.

Chufu Gonglian glanced sideways at the little officials who were walking around, but he didn't dare to speak clearly, he just asked softly.

"It's still winter. Even if spring is coming soon, the power of the sun might not be enough to make you so afraid, Duan Muzi, right?"

Zigong just chuckled when he heard this, and turned around to read.

"The rise and fall of the sun, how can we control it? Besides, since spring has come, can summer be far behind?"

Gong Lianchu's father frowned: "Has the development of the matter really gone so bad?"

Zigong said slowly: "It's always good to make more preparations, isn't it? This time there is a severe drought in the country, Dr. Tuqiu can still lend food to the Meng family.

If you don't make more preparations next time, I'm afraid that even if we want to save the Meng family, we will only have more than enough energy. "

After hearing the words, Chufu Gonglian didn't dare to hesitate any longer, and he bowed down to worship.

"I understand. I will definitely convey your words to Mencius truthfully."

……

In Qufu, there is a carriage parked at the back door of Yangfu.

Gong Boliao got off the carriage, raised his hand and knocked lightly on the door panel three times, and the small door creaked open.

A servant stuck his head out of the door, looked around for a while, and only nodded to Gongbo Liao after confirming that no one was following him.

"Come in, Yoko is waiting for you."

Gong Bo Liao nodded slightly, and then, led by the servants, came to a separate courtyard.

The servant gently opened the door, and Yang Hu was sitting facing the sun with the book of war in his hands. He raised his eyes and saw Gong Boliao, and just nodded slightly.

"Are you here? How are things going?"

Gongbo Liao bowed down and said: "Everything is proceeding steadily as you expected, Yangzi. Although the number of weapons transferred from Qufu's arsenal is huge, but fortunately there is an excuse to conquer Qi, so the Meng family has not been attracted. And Uncle Sun's doubts."

Yang Hu just sneered upon hearing this.

"Meng's and Uncle Sun's? They're just two rats who are used to living a stable life. What can they detect? If they can detect abnormalities, they won't be forced by Ji's all these years."

Gongbo Liao hesitated and said: "Although it is said so, but for such a big matter, I always feel that it is better to plan more safely."

Yang Hu put down the "Wei Liao Zi" in his hand, looked up at Gongbo Liao, and asked, "In your opinion, how is it safe?"

Gongbo Liao saw the "Wei Liao Zi", and when he came to his lips, it suddenly became difficult to say.

"Well... In my opinion, maybe you should be more wary of my senior brothers..."

Yang Hu laughed loudly when he heard this.

"What? Do you also think Zhong You is unreliable? His reputation of committing suicide and righteousness is well known in Qufu. It is indeed a hidden danger to have him as the brigade commander of the upper army.

But you don't have to worry about this, I have already decided to transfer him from the Shangjun and send him to the local Shang to serve as Yi Sima.

Besides, even if I don't transfer him from the upper army, even though Zhong You is brave and fearless, in the face of the general situation, all he can do is die in battle.

Could it be that Zhong You can stop my will? "

Gongbo Liao replied: "Zhong You is certainly not trustworthy, and one person cannot control the overall situation, and I have no objection to your decision. It's just... what I want to talk about today is not Zhong You."

"Oh? Then you want to talk about Nangong Shi? He holds the switch of the four gates of Qufu. If we want to do it, he is indeed an obstacle."

Gongbo Liao shook his head again: "It's not Nangongshi either. Although he is also a student of the master and abides by the principles of Zhou etiquette, but Nangongshi is known to give way and understand current affairs, so he lacks the courage to do things.

In other words, if you can stabilize the situation in Qufu as soon as possible, he will abandon his official position at most and never dare to compete with you. "

Yang Hu's knuckles tapped on several cases: "It's neither Zhong You nor Nan Gong Shi, then you..."

Gongbo Liao said: "Yangzi Mingjian, what I want to talk about is Zaiyu, doctor Tuqiu."

Yang Hu's eyes widened slowly, and he stood up leisurely. His majestic body of nearly two meters blocked the sunlight from the window, casting a shadow on Gong Boliao's face.

A tiger-like aura slowly radiated in the room, and Gongbo Liao couldn't help but a few drops of sweat condensed on his head, his Adam's apple twitched slightly, and for a moment he regretted making this suggestion to Yanghu.

Just when he was about to retreat, he suddenly heard Yang Hu's deep and deep voice resounding in the room.

"Why me?"

Gong Bo Liao replied boldly: "As I said just now, whether it is Zhong You or Nan Gong Shi, if you let them fight alone, it will definitely not be successful, and it will not be able to threaten your plan.

But if someone can gather them together, then the role Zhong You can play is not just to be a man who died in battle.

Nangong Shi will also have the courage to stick to his duties, while Yan Hui, Gongzu Gouzi, Shang Qu, and Gongxiyu are like them..."

Yang Hu didn't wait for Gong Boliao to finish speaking, he raised his hand to interrupt him.

Gongbo Liao said in astonishment, "Yangzi?"

Standing in front of him, Yang Hu asked condescendingly: "These people may indeed be on the opposite side of me, and I don't doubt that Ziwo has the ability to unite them. But there is only one thing I want to ask, why is Ziwo him?" Are you going to betray me?"

"This..." Gongbo Liao replied as a matter of course: "Of course...Of course it is for the sake of morality."

"Hahaha!!!"

Yang Hu laughed loudly when he heard the words: "Do you think I will betray me for the sake of morality?"

Gongbo Liao was taken aback when he heard the words, then recalled it carefully, and still felt that Yang Hu seemed too confident.

Although Zaiyu is a well-known "moral depression" among Confucianism, he is a "fish that slipped through the net" in the education of benevolence, righteousness and morality.

But that also depends on who you compare with.

No matter how you say it, Zaiyu is still a student of the Master, even if he is close to the lower limit of Confucianism in the assessment of "ideology and morality".

But even the lower limit of Confucianism is far above the average moral level of Lu State by a large margin.

And the average level of the Lu country is much higher than that of the people in the world.

Faced with such a thing as committing a rebellion, Zaiyu has been quite restrained if he does not object.

Now Yang Hu thinks that Jae Yu will help him with all his strength. This is simply Bo Yu talking about divorce in public - pure fucking nonsense!

But Gongbo Liao couldn't directly refute Yang Hu's remarks, so he had to tactfully advise: "Maybe he is not as bad as you think, Yangzi."

"I feel like I'm unbearable?"

Yang Hu laughed again: "How can I be unbearable? This man is a hero in the world! He is the same as me, born in humble beginnings.

However, to some extent, I am better than me.

Although his fortune has something to do with my support, isn't it a manifestation of his ability to become a senior doctor in just a few years?

As for the so-called scholarly character, isn't knowing kindness and repaying one's kindness the embodiment of his integrity?
I voted peaches for my son, and he rewarded me with plums.

In order to help me improve public opinion, he founded "Ren Pao" to raise the flag.

The people of Qi humiliated me, and he defeated Gao Zhang's navy in the Battle of Dayeze.

In the battle of Yangzhou, regardless of the hardships and dangers, he led the army first and fought hard.

If it weren't for Ziwo's outstanding achievements, even if I had the intention to promote him, it would be impossible for him to be promoted repeatedly in a few years.

Zi I should also understand that even if Lu Guo had no Yanghu, even if he made great achievements, he would not be able to reach his current position so quickly.

Wouldn't it be a good thing for me to be in charge of the state of Lu's affairs?Why is he against me? "

When Gongbo Liao heard the words, he didn't refute, but just asked directly.

"Yangzi is right. However, if it is what you said, I wonder if Ziwo ever asked you for the position of Qing Juelu when I promised to help you replace the Meng family?"

As soon as Gong Boliao said this, Yang Hu's expression froze suddenly.

Seeing this, Gongbo Liao immediately understood that he had hit the key point.

The tense mood was gone forever, and a smile appeared on Gongbo Liao's face.

"You promised Ji Yu and Shusun Zhe that they would be the new suzerains of the Meng family and Shusun family, and that they would become the High Ministers of the State of Lu to succeed Ji Sunsi and Shusun Zhou, so they will serve you with their lives.

Gongshan Buxuan and Gongbaji have many enemies among Ji's retainers. Without your help, he will be besieged and lose his position as governor of Feiyi.

And you promised him that after the success of the matter, you will grant him the title of doctor, so he is also willing to send Feiyi disciples to help you achieve great achievements.

As for a mediocre person like me, without your support, it is absolutely impossible to obtain such an important position as a soldier, and you plan to promote me to the rank of sergeant after you are done, so I am also willing to clear the way for you.

But a person like Zi Wo lacks neither reputation nor achievements, and his talent is even appreciated by a wise master like you who is good at knowing people.

Even without your help, he will only be promoted slowly, not to mention that he is now in the ranks of top doctors.

Now there are six permanent officials in the State of Lu, Ji, Meng, and Shusun occupy the three seats of Shangqing, and you have decided to replace these three seats by Ji Wei, Shusun and yourself.

Therefore, what you can promise me is nothing more than the position of Xiaqing.

But with Ziwo's talent, even if he doesn't help you, it will take five years at the shortest time, and ten years at the longest. Could it be that he still can't get the position of Xiaqing?

Why would he take the risk of losing his current title to follow your hard-fought title of lower minister?
Not to mention, now he didn't even ask you for any reward, and he promised to bet his life and wealth to help you achieve great success.

Don't you find it strange that such an unreasonable and contrary to human desire behavior? "

Yang Hu's face darkened as he listened. He put his hands behind his back and paced back and forth in the room.

Suddenly, he stopped and asked, "But I still don't believe that I will abandon me."

Hearing this, Gongbo Liao came to his side and said, "Yangzi has always cherished talents, which I can understand. As for Ziwo, although the tuqiu soldiers under his command are brave, for you, those 300 people can almost can be ignored.

That being the case, why don't you order me to come to Qufu in the name of discussing big plans?

If Ziwo comes, the suspicion of having two hearts can be ruled out.

If he can't evade, then..."

Gongbo Liao didn't finish his sentence, but Yang Hu naturally understood what he meant.

He returned to the case and sat down, thought over and over again, and finally picked up the pen and finished it with one stroke.

Afterwards, he handed over the written letter to Gongbo Liao and ordered.

"I don't trust others to do the job of delivering the letter.

In this way, you immediately go to Tuqiu with a letter, and when you see me, don’t mention my name, just say that the monarch has something important to discuss, let him go on the road immediately, and accompany him back to Qufu.

On the way, don't stop too much, and bring him to Me as quickly as possible.

If I blame you later, I will explain it to him face to face when he arrives, so you don't have to worry.

Although I respect me, this matter is of great importance, so it is better to be careful.

He will not go back until he is done. Staying by my side to advise is considered as doing his best. When it comes time to reward him for his merits, I will not treat him lightly. "

　You are not me, but I still hope you understand my sadness.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)