Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 4
Zigong dragged Zaiyu and Ranqiu out of the residence filled with righteous indignation, ready to go to the gate of Yangfu to help his master.

But Zaiyu is different from the anxious Zigong, he is not firm in his will to help his master.

While merging Chen Tao's consciousness, Zai Yu also fused a large number of documents in the library.

According to Chen Tao's memory and documents, although the master was revered as a saint in later generations, he was always depressed during his lifetime.

Zaiyu's thoughts were already very different in Confucianism. After incorporating Chen Tao's thoughts, he became more and more firm in his previous thoughts.

Benevolence, righteousness and morality are very good, and the style of a gentleman is also something that everyone yearns for. There is nothing wrong with this.

But even a person as benevolent and righteous as the Master, if there is no place to display his ambitions, his theory will only be empty talk after all!

Although Yang Hu's reputation is notorious, he invited his master to become an official in order to use his good reputation to whitewash himself.

But no matter what, at least Yang Hu really provided Master with a chance to become an official.

If you miss it right now, then the Master will never come across such a good opportunity in this life.

But if I bluntly persuade my master to become an official, I am afraid that it will be light to be scolded.

It's okay to be scolded by the master, but if Zilu knows that I persuaded the master to help the tyrant, he will be beaten if there is trouble!
Zaiyu pinched his temples with both hands, crying in his heart: "It's really a dilemma!"

Zaiyu was still tangled in his heart, but Zigong and Ran Qiu walked like flying.

They dragged Zaiyu on a rampage all the way, through the streets and alleys of Qufu, and killed him in front of the gate of Yangfu in a short while.

Standing on the street with people coming and going, the three stood on tiptoes looking around, and found Confucius' whereabouts after a while.

"Master is there!"

It's not that the three of them have good eyesight, but that Confucius is too eye-catching.

After all, no matter what era you are in, a man who is nine feet six inches tall will always stand out from the crowd.

Confucius was surrounded by Yang Hu's servants, and a double-wheeled carriage was parked beside him.

The man on the carriage was dressed in a fine dress with straight trains of ice, with silk shoes on his feet, decorated with pearls, and a gold pendant on his waist.

The big face with Chinese characters is mighty and extraordinary, and the thick eyebrows and big eyes seem simple and straightforward, but the looming cunning in it warns others all the time. If you underestimate this big man from Lu who is over nine feet tall, you will definitely pay a heavy price.

After Zaiyu saw this person, he couldn't help muttering: "This person looks like Master!"

Seeing this, Ran Qiu panicked.

"That person is Yang Hu. He knows that Master avoided seeing him before, and now he will definitely make things difficult for him when he meets Master."

Under the gaze of everyone, Yang Hu got off the carriage with the help of his servants. He glanced at the gift in Confucius' hand, and suddenly grinned a few times.

"Are you here to pay me back?"

Confucius saluted first, and then responded: "You were not at the house just now, so you are planning to go back."

"Go back?" Yang Hu laughed loudly: "Is that why you don't want to see me?"

Confucius was silent, but his attitude was enough to answer Yang Hu's question.

Seeing this, Yang Hu was not angry, but waved to Confucius: "Come on, I have a few words to tell you."

"Please speak."

Yang Hu stared into Confucius' eyes and said, "If you have talents but choose not to use them, and let the country be confused, can this be called benevolence?"

Confucius was silent for a while, then replied: "No."

Hearing this answer, Yang Hu knew that Confucius had already entered the set, so he asked again with a smile.

"Then like to participate in political affairs but miss opportunities repeatedly, can this be called wisdom?"

Confucius lowered his head and sighed, "Impossible."

"Hahaha."

Yang Hu laughed and patted Confucius on the shoulder: "Zhong Ni! We have known each other for so many years.

When I was young, I was just the gatekeeper of the Jisun Clan. When the Jisun Clan hosted a banquet for scholars, you wanted to attend the banquet, but I refused the door because of your low status.

But now, I have become the gatekeeper of Lu State, I open the door to invite you in, why do you not want to enter?
Time passes day by day, and the years wait for no one.Zhong Ni!So what is your answer to me? "

When Confucius heard the words, he let out a long sigh, with mixed feelings in his heart.

His sixth ancestor Kong Fujia was the great Sima of the Song Dynasty, and his father, Shu Lianghe, once served as the doctor of Zouyi in the State of Lu.

Although the family background was prominent, after the death of his father, his mother Yan Zhengzai was expelled when Confucius was three years old because of her low status.

The mother moved to Queli in Qufu with her two children. She usually supported her family by doing odd jobs, but eventually died young due to overwork.

He devoted his whole life to learning, and studied with Laozi, Tanzi and others in order to enrich his knowledge, in order to be able to serve the country, repay his mother for nurturing, and realize his ambition.

However, these years, he has repeatedly hit the wall. In the blink of an eye, he is already in his forties this year, but he still achieves nothing...

Confucius looked at the gray beard on his chest, and didn't know how to express the feeling in his heart.

He sighed and said, "Okay, I..."

"Master."

Before Confucius finished speaking, Zi Gong led Ran Qiu and Zai Yu out of the crowd.

Confucius looked at the three disciples and asked in surprise, "Aci, Ayu, and Aqiu, why are you three here?"

Ran Qiu timidly said: "I just saw you on the street, so I just..."

Zi Gong stepped forward to salute, facing Yang Hu who was a head taller than him and all his servants, he showed no signs of fear.

He said to Yang Hu: "You have always wanted to recruit your master and let him become an official. Why?"

Zi Gong's question pointed directly at Yang Hu's sinister intention of recruiting Confucius.

Everyone knows Yang Hu's original intention, as long as he exposes it, Yang Hu will not continue to pester Confucius no matter how thick-skinned he is.

Yang Hu didn't expect Zigong to intervene, so it's really difficult to answer this question.

But he was able to go from a mere vassal to now in charge of the state of Lu, so he is naturally not an ordinary person.

After thinking for a while, he quickly gave an answer.

"I heard that in governing a country, there are three kinds of talents that are the most rare.

One is a gentleman who emphasizes benevolence and righteousness. Such a gentleman can be appointed to correct the behavior of the people of the country, set an example, and improve the atmosphere.

The second is the wise men with wisdom. Such wise men can be appointed to help the country's society, govern the cities, enrich the country and strengthen the army.

The third is brave and fearless warriors. Such warriors can be appointed to guard the frontier land, block foreign enemies, and deter Rongdi.

Today, among the people in the state of Lu who value benevolence and righteousness, there is no one who can surpass Zhongni.

Among people with wisdom, there is no one who can match Zhongni.

When it comes to defending the country and defending the monarch, there is no one with more courage than Zhong Ni.

Now that I, Yang Hu, are in charge of state affairs, how can I not recommend such talents for the country? "

Zigong replied with a smile when he heard this.

"Generally speaking, those benevolent and gentlemen must despise goods and goods, so they cannot be tempted with money.

Brave men naturally despise dangers, so they should not be frightened by disasters.

And wise men are usually proficient in etiquette and clear in things, so they can't pretend to be honest to deceive them. "

After finishing speaking, Zigong pointed to the servants standing around Confucius and said, "If you really want to invite Master to serve as an official, why can't you carefully consider my words?"

(End of this chapter)