I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 419 Chapter 494 Chapter 495 Seeing the Son of Heaven
Lu Houchou's plan to return to the country was finally stranded because of the obstruction of all parties and the self-consideration of all parties.

But Lu Houchou had to hide in Tibet near Yunyi.

In the ensuing meeting of Huang's father, Le Qili, the doctor of the Song Dynasty, and Bei Gongxi, the doctor of the Wei Dynasty, also mentioned this matter again, but who knew that it was Ji Sun Yiru and Fan Yang who were in harmony and covered up in every possible way, so that no one dared to mention it again. .

Lu Houchou saw that there was no hope of returning to Lu, and even his own safety could not be guaranteed.Hidden everywhere, distressed, once disheartened.

Although Confucius worked hard for this matter, he died without a problem in the end.He had no choice but to return to Yunyi first.

Confucius returned to Yunyi, and through his disciples, he finally found Lu Houchou who was hiding everywhere.

At this time, Lu Houchou was extremely poor, and he could only hide in an abandoned official post for the time being.

The two of them immediately talked about returning to Lu, but they were helpless.

While Kong Qiu was running around, he also heard about what had happened recently in the Zhou family: Li Ziming, who hadn't shown up for a long time, actually assisted Wang Zichao, but was finally imprisoned by the sycophant Wang Zichao Get up; and the state of Jin also sent troops again, and the prince was finally defeated and fled to Chu.

When Lu Houchou heard the name "Li Ziming", his heart couldn't help but move.

"Qiu, do you recognize Li Ziming?"

Since Kong Qiu didn't know that it was Li Ran who instructed him back then, he just shook his head.

"I don't know, but I have heard of his name for a long time. This person's virtuous name is widely spread. It is said that 'a country can be prosperous if it is gained, and a country can be lost if it is lost'. But I don't know why... this person seems to..."

"The widow and Ziming are actually old acquaintances. He is generous, generous, clear about what he likes and hates, and he is self-restraining and respectful. He helped Zichan before, Zheng Guoyou was Zhongxing, and now assisting Wang Zichao, it must be because he is dedicated to helping the Zhou family. However, although Wang Zichao gave him hope, it is obvious that this person is not a good lord. Hey... But I want to come to the widow... Why not? If the widow hadn't become suspicious of my uncle and grandson at the beginning, why would I be here today? ?!"

"Thinking back in the past, if the widow hadn't been for him, he might not have ascended to the position of the monarch, or he would have been killed by the Ji family long ago...Qiu, you should go to Luoyi right now. Be sure to invite Ziming, come here Help the widow!"

Confucius didn't know exactly what happened between them, but since the king had an order, he should obey it.

To say that back then, Lu Houchou really didn't have any thoughts about the throne.He could even say that he was forced up by Li Ran, and Lu Houchou couldn't help but smile wryly when he thought of the past.

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Afterwards, Kong Qiu rushed to Luoyi and asked where Li Ran lived.

It just so happened that as soon as Li Ran went out, he immediately recognized his benefactor, and then asked passers-by, and learned that his benefactor was Li Ran!

So, he hurriedly rushed out and knelt down on the ground.

After listening to Kong Qiu's narration, Li Ran couldn't let go of it for a long time. The young master Chou who pretended to be stupid back then came to his mind again.

Chu Dang didn't hear anyone talking in the car at this time, so he said:

"My lord, I have already arrived outside the gate of Zhuang Palace!"

Li Ran came back to his senses:

"Understood. Zhongni, you come with me to make a pilgrimage to the emperor!"

When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help being taken aback.

"This... I'm afraid it's inappropriate?"

"It doesn't matter, I happen to be short of a follower. Chu Dang is too rough to enter the elegant hall. In that case, you can go with him. In addition, besides the emperor, there is another person, and Zhongni can also meet him! "

Kong Qiu hesitated for a moment, then said:
"Since Mr. wants to let Qiu meet, how dare Qiu refuse? Mr. Qiu will never forget your kindness!"

Li Ran and Kong Qiu got out of the car together, but the guard stopped them immediately.

Li Ran said to Chu Dang:
"Chu Dang, you just wait outside! Don't be reckless!"

"No! Chu Dang is standing here, Mr. will not miss Chu Dang when he comes out!"

Chu Dang said so carelessly.

The guards didn't want Kong Qiu to enter the palace at first, but under Li Ran's insistence, the guards had no choice but to let him go.

So, under the guidance of a Gong Zheng, Li Ran and Kong Qiu walked around high walls, and finally came to a small hall to wait. Gong Zheng went to report, and after a while, someone took them to the main hall.

What Li Ran didn't expect was that the people who greeted them this time were actually greeted with "Nine Guests of Honor".

Nine ceremony officials led their subordinates, and lined up in order from inside to outside the hall.

"Xuan Liran has an audience..."

The ceremonial officials shouted loudly, passed on from top to bottom, with a majestic momentum.

Entering the main hall, I saw Zhou Wanggai sitting high on it facing south, Shanqi standing facing the emperor, and Chang Honggongjian and others facing east.

Li Ran and Kong Qiu stepped forward and kowtowed.

"Criminal Li Ran, pay homage to the Son of Heaven!"

"Get up!"

Zhou Wanggai was only in his teens, and his voice was still immature.

Li Ran and Kong Qiuxie stood up, facing west and bowed their heads.

Shan Qi winked at Zhou Wanggai, Zhou Wanggai said:

"Li Qing, regarding your previous incidents, the edict has clearly stated them before, and no one shall mention them again in the future! I hope that you will be able to assist Gu in a good life in the future, and do your duty faithfully!"

"Thank you, the Son of Heaven, for not taking responsibility. I am really terrified! In the future, I will definitely take responsibility first and benefit later, and share the work!"

"Master Li, the collection room is almost emptied, and I hope you will work hard to make up for it in the future! The current collection room is very 'poor'!"

Shan Qi said so jokingly.

"Hehe, please rest assured, doctor, since I have received this order, I will never let the emperor entrust me with it!"

At this time, Zhou Wanggai yawned again, bored and seemed sleepy.

Seeing this, Shan Qi immediately said:
"Since the Son of Heaven is sleepy, let's stop here today, all adults, please retreat!"

Li Ran and Kong Qiu bowed again immediately, and stood up after Zhou Wanggai left, and the people present relaxed, but they still didn't speak, and waited until they left the hall, and then they bowed to each other.

Li Ran first saluted Chang Hong, and then expressed his gratitude to Shan Qi.

"Doctor Shan is gracious, even though he is so ignorant of the past, thank you here!"

After all, the superficial politeness still has to be shown.

But Shan Qi was also polite, just smiled and said:

"Hehe, Ziming doesn't need to be too polite! You and I are so polite, but it seems... a bit 'born'."

"It's just that the gift of nine guests arranged by Mrs. Shan today... is really too much, isn't it? Li, who is a sinner, how can he bear it?"

Facing Li Ran's doubts, Shan Qi still looked normal:

"Hehe, although Ziming is not a public official, Qi thinks that there is nothing wrong with welcoming Ziming in this way! Now that Ziming is famous all over the world, who doesn't know, who doesn't know? It's only because the emperor cherishes talents, that's why Arrangements! In addition... Benqing really did not expect that your father would be..."

Hearing this, Li Ran could only laugh it off, since it was inconvenient for him to say anything else about it.

He knew that what Shan Qi was talking about was his father Li Er.

Since Li Er is the head of Taoism, it is impossible for the Zhou Dynasty to be without followers.

As the so-called mouse-throwing weapon, even if it is a single flag, it has to be afraid of it.

Therefore, the reason why Li Ran was able to turn the danger out of danger so smoothly today, and also received such a courtesy, may have a great relationship with his father.

Shan Qi obviously knew that Li Er still wanted to see Li Ran, so after a few polite words, he left with Liu Di.

Afterwards, Li Ran bowed to Gong Jian who was on the side to express his gratitude.

But Gong Jian only waved his hands and said:
"Sir, there is no need to be like this. Jane's life was saved by her husband. The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a fountain. Jane can't do more, and she is really ashamed!"

"Lord Gong is really polite..."

At this time, other doctors also came to greet Li Ran one after another. Li Ran, as a pardoned "criminal minister", received such courteous treatment. Obviously, all of this may be because of his father.

It can be said that Lao Tzu's Lao Tzu is Lao Tzu!

Although Li Er was not a high-ranking official, his influence was extremely great.

As a result, none of the dignitaries in the Zhou family could ignore him lightly.

After everyone gradually receded, Chang Hong said:
"Well, let's go to the collection room together!"

"No! But listen to the meaning of the respected teacher!"

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Chapter 495_ "Lao Tzu" Li Er

Chang Hong took Li Ran and Kong Qiu to the collection room together.

Chang Hong didn't know Confucius at all, so he asked why, and Confucius answered truthfully and simply.

After Chang Hong listened, he remembered that the person in front of him was a young talent who was already famous in the Lu Kingdom for his "proficiency in rituals and music" in his early years!

Therefore, Chang Hong suddenly became a little interested, and the two of them didn't care about the difference in age and status, and they directly chatted about "Da Wu".

"Da Wu" was made by Zhou Gongdan, which is a large-scale classical music and dance of the Zhou people. Its content is probably to perform the story of King Wu defeating Zhou, managing the southern country and Duke Zhou, and calling the public to divide Shaanxi and rule it.

Although Confucius has never seen "Da Wu" with his own eyes, he has already memorized its words fluently, and he also quite understands the deep meaning in its joy.

As for Chang Hong, it can be said that he has become a confidant who has forgotten his years just like Confucius.

Perhaps, it's because it's been a long time since I met a person who can discuss with him and discuss rituals and music together.After coming and going, the two of them actually talked very happily.

But with Li Ran at the side, it became redundant.

Fortunately, an old man was already standing at the door of the collection room.Li Ran also knew this person, it was none other than Qin Yiyihe.

When Yihe saw Li Ran, he immediately stepped forward and smiled slightly.

Yihe is now an octogenarian, but although he has not seen him for many years, he is still full of energy.Obviously well maintained.

Li Ran bowed to him, but before he could speak, Yihe said first:
"The Pavilion Master has been waiting for you for a long time. I have seen the Pavilion Master first. It is not too late for us to reminisce about the past!"

Li Ran nodded, the door was opened, and the three of them walked in together.

This collection room is very familiar to Li Ran.However, it is now empty, and it is even possible to step on the echo in the hall.

In such a situation, things are different, and a feeling of desolation inevitably arises in Li Ran's heart.

After the three of them entered the collection room, they did not find anyone, only an old voice came from the deepest part:

"Uncle (Uncle Chang Hongzi)! Stay safe and sound!"

Chang Hong didn't see him, but heard his voice first, so he replied accordingly:
"Okay, okay! You! Shenlong sees the head but doesn't see the end! I have searched for you many times but failed, and today I have accepted the convenience of your son, so I can see you. But you are still so secretive! Both you and I Aren't you ashamed when you're old?"

Li Ran walked over looking for the sound with complicated emotions, but saw an old man with white hair and beard sitting under a bookshelf, holding a book slip in his hand, looking like a fairy.

"Father……"

Li Ran blurted out that he had no impression of Li Er at all.Before meeting him, Li Ran had thought about countless possibilities, and he didn't know whether he could call "Father" this time.

However, when Li Ran saw him, he called out "Father" naturally.

There is no other reason, but because this Li Er is almost exactly the same as his later father, and he looks so kind and dignified.

However, his white eyebrows drooped slightly, and Li Ran's father in later generations did not have such long eyebrows.But if you talk about eyes, nose, mouth and ears, it is really like a person.

Therefore, when Li Ran called out the word "Father", Li Erjiong's piercing eyes couldn't help flickering, and then he said:

"Well, come here!"

Li Ran walked over, Li Er carefully looked at the son in front of him for a long time, and then nodded.

"Well, my son has suffered!"

Li Ran looked at Li Er with extremely complicated emotions.

Because the father in this life is almost exactly the same as the father in the next life.However, Li's later father had passed away for many years. Seeing his "true face" again today inevitably made Li Ran treat him with an innate sense of intimacy.

Even, at this moment, Li Ran's eyes could squeeze out some salt water.

However, deep down in Li Ran's heart, he faintly felt that he was under a coercion. He was submissive and didn't know how to speak, and he even forgot the rules of saluting.

Maybe it's because his Lao Tzu's name is too big, or it's because of other special reasons.

Li Er didn't care about Li Ran's bewilderment.

"Guancong has already explained everything about my son to my father. I know that you have too many doubts in your heart, and my father has traveled thousands of miles this time. He came back from Qin State, so The purpose is to answer your doubts for you!"

At this time, Confucius also knelt down on the ground in a timely manner:

"Disciple Kong Qiu, I have met Mr. Li!"

Li Er glanced at Kong Qiu and smiled slightly.

"Get up!"

When Confucius heard the words, he was overjoyed for a moment, and was even more excited.

Because of Li Er's name, he had already heard of it.It is rumored that he is well versed in the past and the present, and has the essence of ritual and music.Even Chang Hong, the leader of their rites and music, had to admire him.

Because of Li Er's whereabouts, let alone his life and death, the name of Li Er has only become a legendary existence.

Now that he could see his dignity, Confucius was extremely excited:
"I have heard the old man's name for a long time, and it is a great fortune to meet the real person today. If I can get the old man's advice today, Qiu will be very grateful!"

Li Er heard the words, and indeed smiled lightly:
"Hehe, I don't dare to give advice. I heard that Zhongni is very thirsty for knowledge, and seeing it today is as expected. However, I personally think that today's rituals and music are just to preserve their glory, but lose the truth. And Zhongni's respect for honors other than rituals and music , is really too persistent, this is not a good thing! It is better not to let the glory of ritual and music restrain yourself!"

Hearing this, Kong Qiu couldn't help being taken aback, and even felt a little disappointed. He never expected that Li Er would say such a thing.

After all, in his opinion, Zhou Bangzhi's rites and music are already the most graceful existence.Moreover, it is also the most calming, harmonious and self-consistent.

As the saying goes, you can benefit the world from the top, and you can stop and concentrate on the bottom.Could this not be regarded as the reality of etiquette and music?How can rites and music be said to be just superficial?
"This……"

"Hehe, you! It's still the same as before, with a big heart, no desires, no desires!"

Chang Hong seemed to understand Li Er better, and only listened to what he said.

Li Er replied with a smile:

"Hehe, it's not entirely true that there is no desire or desire. It's just that I only want the truth and abandon the glory. By the way, but, don't you have something to ask my father?"

Li Ran heard the words, and then said:
"Of course there are, my lord father, there is one thing that I really don't know. Since my father is the suzerain of Taoism, why didn't he think of a way to help the Zhou family and return it to the Taoism, instead of letting the world go wrong? As a result, the whole world was in chaos. What about the rulers and ministers like today?"

Li Er glanced at his son.

"Hehe, my son has been traveling abroad for many years, and it seems that he still hasn't made any progress!"

Li Ran was extremely surprised when he heard this:

"How?"

Li Er then said calmly:
"My son thinks, what about Chu Lingwang and Wang Zichao's generation...?"

When Li Ran heard it, he immediately understood what it meant.What his father said was nothing more than giving him two counterexamples from his own personal experience.

Yes, King Ling of Chu and Wang Zichao, even though they are both skilled in literature and military, they were also wise kings who were kind and good at the beginning.

But in the end, it was all "failure".

Is this really just a coincidence?

Li Ran passed the pass for a while, and then heard Li Ershi continue to say:
"The law of heaven is perpetual, and as time goes on, it is inevitable that the king's power will fall, so how can human beings do it? What is the reason for this? It's just because the wise king is like a short-lived flower, and the faint-hearted are like grass!"

"I created Daoji in the court of Duke Zhou, although its original intention was to have the duty of acting on behalf of the emperor to reconcile the princes. But when the world was in trouble, when did it calm down? Back then, when my dynasty was founded, seventy one of the world's princes was entrusted, and the rest were small There are more than a hundred people in the state of the people. But how many are left now? However, what do you think is the reason for this situation?"

"The princes of the world, the big ones take advantage of the right time and place, so they become stronger and stronger. Then they annex the small ones. The emperor is weak and unable to stop them, so they are out of control, leading to today's chaos."

"Hehe, what my son said is just superficial. Although it is good, it is not entirely true."

Li Ran didn't take it seriously:

"The stability of the world depends entirely on rituals and music. If rituals and music do not collapse, the world will not be chaotic. Today, the world is in chaos. If you look around, it is all the disaster of rituals and music collapse! Cui Zhu killed the king, Ji took Lu, and Hua Xiang Rebellion against the Song Dynasty, and the Shan family taking over the Zhou Dynasty. Isn’t everything here just because of the disorder of the monarch and his ministers, and even the disunity of the court? What is the appearance of chaos here?”

Li Er heard the words, only smiled slightly, but still said casually:
"Hehe, how can there be any fixed number between the monarch and his ministers? Isn't it also the law of heaven that a courtier with virtue can take over an innocent monarch? Is it also for the purpose of defeating King Zhou with a despicable teacher in order to rectify the world? Disasters? The fierce king stopped slander, and passers-by looked at them. Because of his lack of virtue, the people of the country rioted. Zhou called the second prince to take charge of the monarch's affairs, established a common harmony, and stabilized the world! The matter of a minister of virtue acting on behalf of a minister of virtue? How can there be such a theory as a disaster?"

"Today's words are conclusive, and he regards his arrogance as immoral, but he doesn't understand the game of good fortune here, shouldn't he be stupid?"

"Since my son is familiar with ancient things, why should he be so stubborn and ignorant of the destiny?"

(End of this chapter)