I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 28 Uncle Has Always Come
Jishi other courtyard.

When Ji Le heard that Ji Sun Yiru actually attacked Li Ran in broad daylight, he was extremely angry.

Immediately, he was going to call his servant to find Ji Sun Yiru's troubles, but unexpectedly, Li Ran stopped him.

"Don't be impulsive, you can't deal with them by brute force alone. The Ji family has deep roots in the country of Lu. If killing Ji Sun Yiru can overthrow the Ji family, then we don't have to plan so much before."

Li Ran also sighed immediately, shook his head helplessly and said:
"Ah Chou is about to ascend the throne. At this moment, the Ji family must not dare to make trouble again. In fact, Ji Sun Yiru was also provoked by my words today, so he became angry from embarrassment and then made a move... Don't be too impatient for the sacrifice, there will be more in the future Chance."

When Ji Le heard Li Ran's words, he smiled knowingly and said:
"Hehe, well, you, the client, have said so, so what else can I say? It's up to you. Really, it's you who have the most ghost ideas!"

……

In this way, several months passed in a flash, and soon came the beginning of spring in the coming year.Qufu is busy inside and out, because the new king is about to ascend the throne.

One day, Shusun Bao came to Jishi Bieyuan on purpose, Li Ran naturally knew the purpose of his visit, before Shusun Bao opened his mouth, he immediately went forward and said:

"Uncle Sun, now we should think about how to meet this envoy from Jin."

The people sent by the state of Jin to watch the ceremony have arrived, and they are currently resting in the post in Qufu City.

This time the Marquis of Jin sent people to watch the ceremony. On the surface, it was a respect for the king of Lu, but in fact, he was also declaring his hegemony over Jin.

After all, the sacrificial vessels of various countries are all from Jin, and sending people to witness the enthronement of the king of Lu should have been the "responsibility" of the Zhou royal family.

Therefore, acting on behalf of the King of Zhou will naturally show his hegemony of the Jin State even more.

Obviously, how to handle the relationship with this messenger is the top priority now.

Ji Le originally wanted to follow the envoy of the Jin Kingdom, but Shu Sun Bao declined because of her daughter.It's really not good for girls to attend this kind of thing.Ji Le had no choice but to mutter the broken thoughts in her little mouth.

Li Ran comforted her again, and then set off with Uncle Sun Bao.

Inside the car, Li Ran asked the envoy's name.Only then did he know that the person who came to the state of Lu to observe the ceremony this time was Yang Tongue, who had secretly helped them in the state of Jin before.

Yang Tongue, whose surname is Ji, family name of Yang Tong, style name Shu Xiang, is a doctor of the State of Jin and a famous politician. He is as famous as Zi Chan of the State of Zheng and Yan Ying of the State of Qi.

"Uncle Xiang, I have always heard that he is knowledgeable and eloquent. He has always advocated the use of rites and music to educate people's hearts. He is quite like an ancient sage. But for the Jin Dynasty, he is considered a different kind."

Li Ran's words are indeed true. If you want to say that in the Spring and Autumn Period, the order was chaotic, and the rituals and music collapsed, which country did it start from?If the state of Jin is number two, there is absolutely no one who dares to be number one.

Since Jin Wengong became the hegemony, the Jin State has embarked on a path that is different from other vassal states, that is, "distribution of merits".Therefore, almost without exception, the five virtuous and six ministers of the Jin State were not direct descendants of the official family.

This is the secret weapon of the Jin State's ability to dominate the dynasty, and at the same time, it is the underlying reason for the gradual decline of the Jin State.

And Shu Xiang, as the most far-sighted politician in Jin State, of course sees the pros and cons clearly.However, this kind of "vision" seems a bit out of tune with the times.

"It seems that the Marquis of Jin sent him here this time, most likely with the intention of enlightening Lu."

It's no wonder, after all, Ji Sunsu's sacrifice to heaven on behalf of the king itself violated Zhou etiquette.In addition, this incident offended the Marquis of Jin, and in the eyes of Jin, the State of Lu was no longer that little follower who knew the rules and kept his law.

The Marquis of Jin sent Yang Tongue to come to watch the ceremony. To put it bluntly, he wanted to "remind" this servant well, so that Lu Guo would not make any more messy moths that violated the etiquette.

Shu Sunbao is also very clear about this.

"Well, today, we have to meet this envoy from the Jin Kingdom."

As soon as the words fell, the carriage had arrived at the post house, and Shusun Bao sent someone to greet him, and led Li Ran to wait outside the door.

"Hey, Dr. Uncle Sun, I haven't seen you for many years, but you still look good when you are old!"

The two stood at attention, and saw an old man with a red face coming out from the back.This person looked to be in his fifties, but he was still in good spirits, his Danfeng eyes were particularly bright, and he was dressed in plain white long clothes, with a sense of immortality.

"Brother Xiang came to Qufu, but Leopard couldn't welcome him in person, so I still look forward to Haihan!"

The person in front of him was Yang Tong Gai. After Shu Sun Bao greeted him, he introduced him:
"This person is Li Ran and Li Ziming, the former Luoyi keeper's history mentioned by Leopard."

"Later, Li Ran, I met Doctor Yang Tongue."

Li Ran and his uncle Sun Bao also saluted.

Speaking of which, Yang Tongue is still someone who helped him after all, so this kind of politeness is necessary.

Hearing the sound, Yang Tongue immediately turned his gaze to Li Ran, looked him up and down, and said in amazement:
"It's really awesome to be a younger generation. My nephew doesn't look like he's only a haircut, right? Such a young man can do such a thing, and he has such courage and courage. I really admire this old man! Come, please come in and talk."

The three of them were welcomed into the room, and after they were seated, Shusun Bao continued what Yang Tong Xi had just said:

"Uncle Xiang doesn't know. Recently, our country of Lu has been in troubled times, and it is quite chaotic. Thanks to Ziming's advice, Leopard was saved from danger. If not, whether Shuxiang will see Leopard today is still unknown. "

"Well...Although I am in the state of Jin, I have heard a little about the Qufu incident. I heard that the death of the crown prince is quite strange. It was all thanks to Ziming's strategizing that he controlled the situation. It can be seen that Ziming's death It can be said to be a miracle in the world to make a decision!"

"I don't know what position Ziming's nephew is in the official position of Lu State?"

Regarding the news in Qufu City, Yang Tongue actually knew no less than others.This is all because before he goes on a mission, he will use various channels to inquire about all the news.Therefore, the preparations are also extremely sufficient, which can be regarded as the consistent style of behavior of Yang Tongue.

"The younger generation has never been an official."

Li Ran replied clearly.

After listening, Yang Tongue showed a thoughtful look on his face, and said after a while:
"Oh? In the early years, I also visited Zong Zhou, and I also heard Ziming mentioned by the former prince. I never thought that I would be lucky enough to see him today, but it seems like a world away. It is really a trick of luck. Since Ziming never As an official in Lu State, what are your plans for the future?...In addition, I heard that Prince Chou is recommended by the Ji Clan as the candidate for the new monarch, are you sure to deal with it in the future?"

Shu Sunbao was taken aback when he heard the words, but he didn't know the meaning of his words, so he immediately declined:
"Uncle Xiang was joking. The crown prince is important and has a relationship with the country. How can we be disrespectful. Although Ziming has never been an official, he will always shine in our country of Lu in the future. Please wait patiently. Watch it."

Yang Tongue has always been eager to seek talents for the state of Jin, emphasizing talents rather than appearance, which is also the way of employing people in the state of Jin.She had already found out what Li Ran did in Qufu before, so she wanted to win him over.

But Uncle Sunbao finally shared weal and woe with Li Ran and unlocked the achievement of Wangnian Friendship.How can it be easily sent to Jin?

"Mr. Uncle Sun's words are out of the question. Ming people don't speak dark words. Since I came to Qufu today, I naturally know the affairs of Qufu well. Now that the new king is set to ascend the throne, the chips in your hands are not too much. Once you Fighting again with the Ji family... Hehe, the outcome is unknown."

As he spoke, he twirled his short beard with his tongue, his face was full of noncommittal.

Although he helped Uncle Sunbao, it was because it was for the benefit of the office, and it was a matter of business.But Shu Xiangzi would never let go of what he wanted.

The meaning of his words is actually very obvious.

Your uncle Sun's fight with Ji's is a private matter.If there is any need for my uncle Xiang's help in the future, he will hand over Li Ran to me.Let's reciprocate courtesy, and I will definitely take care of him in Jin State from that day on.

But if you don't listen and insist on holding on to Li Ran as a treasure and not letting go, then we will not violate the river water in the future, I will turn a blind eye and watch, there will always be a time when you cry.

Li Ran didn't expect that he could become a favorite in the heart of Jin Guo Shangqing.He thought that he was just a mere diner and nothing, so why did he become a hot commodity that these bigwigs scrambled to tout?
If this is placed on other disciples, and so many big bosses take a fancy to it, it is estimated that they can wake up laughing in the middle of the night.

But Li Ran is different. As a future man, he clearly knows that he is not a thing.Where is the reason for being sent back and forth?
So, following the so-called "I live for you, I don't care for the sky" principle of what people in the future call, he finally spoke.I just heard him say politely and politely:

"However, he became famous at a young age and was framed by others, so that he had to leave Luoyi. Fortunately, Dr. Uncle Sun has retained him, and he is content now. As for the idea of ​​other places, we can discuss it after traveling to other countries in the future. He is the current overlord, and he is expected by everyone, but why not go?"

This is true. Although I am not going now, it does not mean that I will not go in the future.

Don't worry, you have to eat food one bite at a time, and you have to walk step by step on the road. There is always a process in everything, isn't it?
After hearing Li Ran's statement, Yang Tongxue knew what he said, and immediately beamed with joy, clapping his hands in praise:
"Oh, okay, okay, then the old man will wait for the good news of my nephew..."

Immediately afterwards, the three chatted over the wine again.When it was getting dark, Li Ran and Uncle Sun Bao came out of the posthouse.

……

The next day, Prince Chou finally formally ascended the throne as Duke Zhao of Lu in the future.

(Later, Lu Zhaogong, that is, the son Chou, and the prince Chou were collectively called Luhou)

There was no objection anymore, and there were no more disturbances. It can be said that his ascension to the throne went smoothly, and the whole Lu Kingdom was full of praises from inside and outside.

Needless to say in the country of Lu, after all, the Ji family and the Meng family supported him to take the position, and he was secretly supported by Li Ran and Uncle Sun Bao, so the three domestic forces seemed to be quite quiet.

But abroad, big countries like Jin and Qi, and small countries like Ju, Zhu, etc., actually all know about this newly enthroned Marquis of Lu.They all knew that this was a young man with a not very bright mind, so of course they were happy to see his success.

As a result, the accession to the throne by Young Master Chou seemed particularly smooth...

However, what all Lu people did not expect was that.This is how the Marquis of Lu, as soon as he ascended the throne, issued the first decree to reduce and exempt most of the city's taxes.

Of course this was Li Ran's idea.

Naturally, Ji Sunsu objected fiercely, because among the "most cities", his fiefdoms accounted for the vast majority.If the tax was really reduced or exempted, wouldn't the expenses of the big family of the Ji family have nowhere to go?
Housekeepers, eunuchs, dead soldiers, retainers, and the maintenance of the relationship network, which aspect does not require money?After all, it is easy to go from frugal to extravagant, but difficult to go from extravagant to frugal!

Who can bear this? !
What Li Ran wanted was his opposition.Because only in this way, Li Ran could proceed with the second game.

In the Jishi other courtyard, Li Ran had already told Uncle Sun Bao part of the plan and asked him to make preparations first.Immediately afterwards, Li Ran entered Lu Palace again.

Marquis Lu, who has inherited the great rule, is no longer as free as he used to be, and it is even more impossible to leave Lu Palace every day.So seeing Li Ran come in, he was very happy, and immediately asked what to do next.

"Your Majesty, tomorrow you will propose to pay homage to the Marquis of Jin in the court hall. It has been a practice since ancient times for a new king to visit the kings of other countries. The Ji family and the Meng family will definitely not stop you."

This is the beginning of the second round.

Lu Hou said in surprise:
"Go to the state of Jin? Continue to use the hands of the state of Jin to deal with the Ji family?"

Li Ran shook his head first, then nodded and said:

"Yes, but neither."

"Ok?"

"Although Jin is the current overlord, but even if the Marquis of Jin intends to intervene in Lu's domestic affairs, I'm afraid that the Six Ministers will not give their all to help."

"In today's world, everyone is profit-seeking. If we can't give the Liuqing more substantial benefits and want them to contribute, it will be difficult to reach the sky... The purpose of entering Jin this time is to allow the princes to temporarily Leaving Lu State for a while, as for the purpose, the prince will know for himself in the future."

Li Ran did not tell him the details of this part of the plan, because he himself was still a little uncertain at this time.

After all, Yang Tongue's visit to the State of Lu to observe the ceremony this time did not give them the enthusiasm they imagined, on the contrary, they were more tentative.

(End of this chapter)