Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 78
Yang Hu and Meng Sun Heji were urging Mr. Lu to give Zai Yu an official title, but Zai Yu didn't respond at all.

He was also shocked by his shocking arrow.

A small compound bow is like this, so if it is replaced with a howitzer, it will not be able to take off?
It may be that simple to bombard Lu Guogong's palace.

Or you can mount the cannon on Mount Tai. When the time comes, you can deter Qihou's camp when you enter, and you can bombard Qufu Palace when you retreat.

Too bad the library just doesn't teach me how to make a howitzer.

Otherwise, I'll follow Zhang Zongchang's example, let a cannon fire and blast his mother, and let a giant whale swallow fusang.

Lu Jun stood up and asked Zaiyu, "What's your name?"

Zai Yu was in a daze, when Confucius saw this, he hurriedly shouted: "Yu! Why don't you answer the king's question!"

Zaiyu didn't hear what the monarch said, but Zaiyu heard what the master said.

He hastened to meet him and said, "Young minister, husband, Zaiyu."

Unexpectedly, after listening to Zai Yu's conversation with Confucius, Lu Jun suddenly asked with a smile, "Oh? Could it be that you are a student of the Master?"

"Exactly."

"Hahaha."

Lu Jun laughed three times, and teased Confucius: "Master, I have never told me that there are such good archers under your school!

If I knew this earlier, I should have asked him to be Du Sima instead of a peddler. "

Confucius was also confused by Zaiyu's performance today.

In his impression, although Jae Yu's archery skills were good, it was far from such an exaggerated level.

What the hell is going on today?
But since he didn't know the details, Confucius naturally wouldn't force an explanation.

At the beginning, he had educated Zilu, to know what he knew, to know what he didn't know, this is knowledge.

Not knowing is not a scandal, pretending to know is the real stupidity.

Facing the king's inquiry, Confucius could only reply: "I really don't know that he has made such progress in archery recently, but I don't think it's surprising."

"Oh?" Jun Lu asked with great interest, "Why?"

Confucius then described Zaiyu's deeds from taking a nap in the daytime to calmly dealing with the envoys of Wu State, and rescuing the students who were in prison.

The more Lu Jun heard it, the more he felt that this young man was a man to be made.

"If it is true what the master said, if Zaiyu is such a benevolent and righteous talent, if he is only a mere husband, then the crime of the widow will be serious. If this matter is spread, won't it make other countries ridicule?"

Yang Hu and Meng Sun Heji were people who stood firmly on Jai Yu's side. Before asking for a seal for Jai Yu, it was just a casual talk to leave a good impression on Jai Yu.

But now that the monarch is interested, they are naturally happy to push the boat along, and sell another favor to Zaiyu, and by the way, they can improve their relationship with Confucius.

Because Zaiyu is still a student of Confucius in the final analysis!

If the students are successful, why is the teacher unhappy?

"The king won Confucius first, and then Zaiyu. The court is full of loyal people. This is a sign that the state of Lu is about to prosper!"

"I know Jae Yu quite well. He is kind but smart, brave but wise. He is a person who can take on important responsibilities."

Lu Jun was moved by what they said, and was about to promote Zaiyu, but he thought about it, Zaiyu was a disciple of Confucius after all.

Even if you want to promote him, it is always right to consult the teacher's opinion.

Lu Jun asked Confucius: "I remember that the Kuang people still have a vacancy for a sergeant. How about letting him fill it?"

After hearing this, Confucius didn't respond directly, but asked.

"What kind of person do you think Zichan of Zheng Guo is?"

Lu Jun answered naturally: "Zichan is a rare gentleman in the world, and he is also a capable minister in governing the country.

All the people in the world admired his virtue, and the sages of all countries mentioned Zichan's name without exception.

Why do you ask such a strange question? "

Confucius said: "Then do you think that Zheng Guo was governed because of Zichan's virtuous ability?"

Lu Jun nodded and said, "Of course."

Confucius shook his head and said, "I disagree with you. Although Zichan is a virtuous man, he alone is not enough to govern the state of Zheng."

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

Confucius said: "I think that the reason why Zichan was able to govern the state of Zheng was not only because of his virtuous ability, but also because he knew how to select talents and let the right people get the right positions.

At the beginning, Zipi wanted Yin He to manage his fiefdom.

Zichan said: "Yin He is young, so I don't know if he can do it."

Zipi said: "It doesn't matter. This man is cautious and kind. I like him. He will not betray me."Let him learn a bit, and he will know how to do things.

Zichan said: No.When people like a person, they always hope to benefit that person.Now you like a person, but you want to entrust him with political affairs that he will not do.

This is like a person who doesn't know how to use a knife, but you let him cut things, probably to hurt himself.

You like him, but you only hurt him.

If this is the case, who will dare to seek love from you in the future? "

After hearing this, Lu Jun asked in confusion: "But if you infer according to your words, if one person is not allowed to learn how to use a knife, wouldn't it mean that he will never know how to cut things for the rest of his life?"

Confucius shook his head and said, "I heard that if you have beautiful silk, you won't let others use it as a learning material for a new tailor.

Similarly, official positions and cities are used to protect the country and benefit the people.

How can you use them as someone else's learning material?

I only heard that you can participate in political affairs after you have finished your studies, but I have never heard that you can study by participating in politics.

It's as if I taught my students to drive a horse-drawn carriage and learn how to archery.

Students who are proficient in using horse-drawn carriages and bows and arrows think about how to run faster and shoot more accurately.

For the students who are learning for the first time, they only pray in their hearts not to overturn the car and to be able to shoot arrows.

In this way, where do they have the mind to chase the enemy, or capture the prey?

Kuang people are officials in charge of announcing decrees and picketing city governance.

If you don't choose a person with a calm personality and rich experience, it will only make it difficult to issue government orders and hinder the governance of the country.

How can you not take the fate of the country and the people at heart? "

When Lu Jun heard this, he couldn't help being awed. He sat upright and asked.

"I was reckless just now, and I hope the master will not blame me. I heard that a gentleman sees farther than ordinary people, while ordinary people can only distinguish near-term interests.

Now that you have covered this point, please allow me to ask you about Zichan's method of conferring official positions on others. "

Confucius said: "Zichan participates in government affairs, chooses talents and uses them properly.

Feng Jianzi, Ziyu, Zitaishu, and Pichen have different characteristics, but they can play to their strengths and assist Zichan together.

Feng Jianzi has a strong personality and can make decisions on major events.

Uncle Zi Tai is handsome in appearance and full of literary talent.

Ziyu is well-read and knowledgeable, good at eloquence, and knows how to communicate with others.Therefore, he can always know the government orders of various countries, as well as the family names, official titles, status, and talents of the officials of various countries.

Pichen is smart, resourceful, and good at making plans.

So when Zichan was dealing with foreign affairs, he asked Ziyu about the government orders of the four princes and asked him to draft diplomatic documents.

Then, he went to Pichen with the paperwork and asked him whether the plan was feasible.

Finally, tell Feng Jianzi the result of the discussion and let him make the final decision.

After everything is ready, it will be handed over to Zi Taishu for execution, and he will be responsible for communicating with the princes and dealing with the guests.

It is precisely because Zichan makes good use of these four talents that in Zheng Guo's foreign affairs, he seldom gets things wrong. "

After listening to Lu Jun, he nodded in agreement and said: "Zichan is praised by the gentlemen of the world, it is not without reason!

In this case, what kind of official position do you think should be conferred on Zaiyu? "

Confucius saluted and said: "If you want to promote him, please use him as Zitaishu."

Confucius' words not only convinced Lu Jun, but even Zaiyu in the audience were satisfied.

The master really understands me. Uncle Zi is handsome in appearance and full of literary talents.

Although I am also rich in literary talents, the main reason is my good looks.

Lu Jun glanced at Zai Yu in the audience, and muttered to himself, "Do you use him as your uncle?"

Ji Sunsi, who was sitting at the guest of honor, was about to speak, but found that Yang Hu next to him gave him a sharp look, so he hurriedly shut his mouth and did not dare to make another sound.

But Yang Hu crossed Ji Sunsi's seat with a smile and came to Lu Jun to petition for Zai Yu.

"Have you forgotten, my lord? Our army has recently breached the land of Kuang and captured a large number of prisoners of the Zheng army. We are about to send them to the state of Jin as a gift to the great country.

Why not promote Zaiyu to be the head of the post, and order him to go to Jin as a follower with the mission.

First, it can test his ability and whether he can take on important tasks.

Secondly, you can also imitate Zichan's method of selecting talents and appointing talents to show your love for talents? "

After Lu Jun listened, he observed Yang Hu's expression, and then said with a smile.

"What Doctor Yang said is very true, in this case, I will order Zaiyu to be in charge, Jinjue Sergeant.

After Dasheyi, he went to the state of Jin with Jisunsi and Mengsun Heji to offer prisoners of war and make friends. "

　It wasn't until I met the monthly ticket that I realized that being with the recommended ticket before was just a spur of the moment after hormone secretion, and being with the monthly ticket is true love.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)