I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 49 Farewell
Li Ran knew that if he stayed in Qufu, what awaited him would be endless assassinations by the Ji family.Even a blatant and violent killing, just like this evening.

Sun Wu didn't want to leave just now, he also wanted to seek revenge from the Ji family.

"Second Uncle's hatred is irreconcilable, how can I just leave?!"

Sun Su was his second uncle, so how could he, Sun Wu, endure such deep hatred?
However, Shusun Bao said:

"This matter is planned by the old man and Ziming, so you don't want to interfere."

These words sounded like they were reprimanding Sun Wu not to cause extra problems, but in fact it was also an attitude of protecting Sun Wu.

After all, compared to Li Ran, Sun Wu was even weaker in Qufu, and it would be as difficult as heaven for him to seek revenge from the Ji family.On the other hand, he is a grassroots person, and Ji's dealing with him is like crushing an ant.

Keeping him out of the way would at least save his life.In this day and age, being alive is better than anything else.

Like Li Ran, he came to Qufu to survive.Now for the same reason, he had to leave Qufu again.

It's all because Li Ran is a sensible person and a post-age realist who can bend and stretch, so he can face all this more calmly.

However, Sun Wu couldn't. He was fundamentally different from Li Ran. Hearing that Shu Sunbao wanted him to stay out of the matter, he immediately expressed dissatisfaction:

"No! My second uncle must not die in vain! I must pay with Ji's blood!"

"If you are going to die tomorrow, how can you make the Ji family pay the price?"

"The old man and Zi Ming have been planning for so long that the Ji family fell into today's predicament. Once there is another disturbance, our country of Lu will fall into the situation where the Ji family is in sole power again. Do you want the old man and the Ziming's painstaking efforts were all in vain?"

What Uncle Sunbao said is indeed true. As I said before, if the Ji clan and the Uncle Sun clan fight each other, the result will be that the great powers will wait for the opportunity to infiltrate the country of Lu.

At that time, not only the Ji family may also make a comeback, but it is even more likely that the State of Lu will lose its autonomy again.

After all, this kind of thing is not unheard of in Lu country.Back then, when Lu Guoli was in chaos, Qingfu, Jiyou, Shuya and others insisted on their own opinions and fought each other.Gongzi Pan, Lu Mingong, and Shu Ya died tragically one by one, creating a chaotic situation.

In order to be able to control the state of Lu, Duke Huan of Qi secretly supported the root of disasters like Qingfu to bring disaster to the state of Lu.He even did not hesitate to let his younger sister Ai Jiang approach Qingfu on his own initiative.

That's why there is a saying in the world that "if father Qing is not dead, Lu disaster will never end." In fact, instead of throwing the blame on father Qing.It would be better to say that the internal conflicts among the various forces in the Lu State were too intensified and too intense, which gave other countries an opportunity to take advantage of it.

Therefore, although Ji Shi is so arrogant, Shusun Bao can't play with him like this.Otherwise, the "Qingfu Rebellion" is a lesson from the past.

Therefore, of course, Uncle Sunbao couldn't let Sun Wu act recklessly. When he spoke, he had an expression of "hating iron but not steel", although it was hidden in his eyes, it was already revealed in his tone.

Like Li Ran, he had high hopes for Sun Wu. If Sun Wu couldn't face up to his own situation and understand the current situation clearly, then their high hopes would only turn into disappointment.

It's just that Li Ran is different from him in that Li Ran understands Sun Wu's situation and his desire for revenge very well.

In this era of broken rituals and music, everyone is vying for profit, relatives, friends, family members, old acquaintances are not worth mentioning in the eyes of these people.

However, Sun Wu's ability to show such a strong desire for revenge against Sun Su's death is enough to show that deep down in his heart, his nostalgia for this kind of family affection is very different from those who struggle for power.

Human nature is fully demonstrated in this era of blooming flowers but full of wars.

At least Sun Wu is inherently kind, which Li Ran can be sure of.

So he looked at Sun Wudao:
"Go to Zheng Guo with me, I will plan with the doctor in the future."

"Don't worry, sir..."

Sun Wu was about to refute, but Li Ran waved his hand to stop him, and continued:

"This time, Ji's attack is not aimed at you, Le An Sun, but at me, Li Ran. If I don't avenge this revenge, how can I, Li Ran, feel at ease?"

"But right now is by no means the time for revenge. A man is seven feet tall. If he can do something and not do something, he can bend and stretch, and he will become a great weapon!"

Sun Wu is still a little young. Although he is very talented in military affairs, it does not mean that he can be as calm and calm as commanding a war in other aspects.

After hearing what Li Ran said, even though Sun Wu was unwilling, he knew that it was really difficult for him to avenge his second uncle with his own strength, so he had no choice but to retreat to the side silently.

Seeing this, Uncle Sun Bao knew that Sun Wu was safe for the time being, and immediately turned to look at Li Ran and said:
"I'm going to leave tomorrow, are you in a hurry? In my opinion, it's better to spread the word in Qufu City. At that time, there must be a lot of people who are willing to follow you, Li Ran, to travel to the Kingdom of Zheng. With these people by your side, I don't think the Ji family would dare to be too presumptuous."

As far as Li Ranjin's reputation is concerned, it can be said that in Qufu City, everyone knows it, and everyone knows it.

Even the words at the Xialiuhe rally are enough to attract countless fans.

If he told the public that he was about to leave Qufu for Zheng Guo, how many students would be willing to follow him. With the followers of these students, even if the Ji family wanted to attack Li Ran, they would have to think twice.

"No need, implicating innocent people is not what you want, so let's settle this matter."

"Right now, I still have to go to the palace again, and I have to trouble the doctor about it."

Before leaving, he was going to bid farewell to Marquis Lu.

Uncle Sunbao understood it and made arrangements immediately.

……

Night is like water.

There was silence inside and outside the Chu Palace, and the night sky under the deep autumn looked very bleak, with only a few stars shining, and the moon did not know where to live in seclusion, and there was no silver light showing.

When Lu Hou heard that Li Ran came late at night, he couldn't help being slightly startled, and hurried out barefoot.

"gentlemen…"

"Your Majesty, I am leaving the capital tomorrow, so I am here to say goodbye."

After Li Ran saluted, he bluntly stated his purpose for coming.

"Sir?...Are you going to leave after all?"

Hearing these words, Marquis Lu was in a daze for a moment, with reluctance lingering on his face.

From a young man pretending to be crazy, to a monarch who holds the power of the monarch, everything about him can be said to be given by Li Ran.

If it weren't for Li Ran, he doesn't know where to endure the pain in his heart and continue to pretend to be crazy.

If it wasn't for Li Ran, how could he come and go in and out of the Chu Palace at will, issue orders, and discuss state affairs?

If it weren't for Li Ran, his life would be as bleak as the starry sky tonight.

Rather than saying that Li Ran is his guest, it is better to say that Li Ran is his mentor.

But now that my mentor is about to travel far away, it is unknown whether we will see each other again in the future. When parting, there is always a little more worry.

"However, receiving the kindness of the king, I dare not forget my virtue, and I think long and fast. I think this time I finally lived up to my high expectations."

"Now that the monarch and marquis are in charge of the government, the revival of Luzhong is just around the corner!"

After all, Li Ran bowed respectfully and solemnly.

Lu Hou was not in a hurry to help him, but said after he saluted:
"Where is sir going?"

"Go to the country of Zheng."

"Zheng Guo?"

It seemed that Lu Hou was a little puzzled by this answer.

But he suddenly understood again:

"By the way, Ji Le is in the state of Zheng. Since she is interested in her husband, it is indeed a good place to go. Moreover, the Ji family has a lot of money. If the husband goes there, with his talent, the Ji family will definitely be reused for government and business. Everyone has a piece of heaven for Mr. So the widow will wish Mr. first here."

Lu Hou's words should have made Li Ran blush, but in terms of tone, there was a hint of coldness, which made him feel less warm.

In this regard, Li Ran knew it clearly.

Now Zheng Guo is also undergoing reforms under Zichan's administration.If Zheng Guo was assisted by Li Ran, he would be like a fish in water.Moreover, Zheng State is adjacent to Jin and Chu, and Li Ranzhi's talent will inevitably attract the attention of these two superpowers.

If there is such a day, it is really unknown whether Li Ran is an enemy or a friend.

So he deliberately mentioned the words "for politics and business", and deliberately raised the tone of the last two words, just to remind Li Ran that it is fine to be in business, but it is best not to be in politics.

Hearing this, Li Ran immediately bowed and said:

"The words of the king, but keep in mind."

"Let's say goodbye today, and I don't know when we will meet again, but I have a word..."

"Oh? Please tell me, sir."

Lu Hou raised his hand slightly, and then walked back to his seat barefooted.

From the place where he greeted Li Ran just now to the place where he walked back to the throne, the distance was only three feet.

But with this three feet back, in Li Ran's eyes, Ah Chou has grown into a real monarch.

Tall and lonely.

Although no one knows what he will become in the future, at least for now, his majestic appearance has been revealed without a doubt.

And the majesty coming from the pavement, as well as the little rustiness in the speech, made Li Ran feel an unprecedented sense of oppression.

Yes, it is this oppressive feeling.

Because, he was very clear that it was he who personally pushed the former young master Chou to this position.He is also the one who created the situation today.

The original son Chou transformed into today's Marquis Lu, and Li Ran has an inescapable responsibility.

It's just that he still doesn't know whether everything about him is right or wrong?What kind of consequences will it bring?This kind of unknown made him feel uneasy.

"Ji's disease is like scabies, which is nothing to worry about. If a prince wants to govern the country in peace, he should go up and down, and be an example for all people. In addition, he should choose talents and talents, and the most important thing is to avoid differences between relatives and estrangements. If Hou can treat everyone equally, and do not avoid enemies when exercising externally, and do not avoid relatives when exercising internally, then everyone will trust and trust him."

This was Li Ran's last suggestion to him.

He knew Lu Hou's hatred for the Ji family, and also knew that Lu Hou's recent series of decrees were aimed at the Ji family.

Right now it's okay, but after a long time, the damage will ultimately be the strength of Lu State itself.

To be a great monarch, hatred alone will never work.You also need to learn to be tolerant and judgmental, and to judge yourself and others, whether it is the uncle Sun, Meng or Ji.As a monarch, he should treat everyone equally, so that he can show his majesty.

"The widows remember."

"Any more?"

Lu Hou sat in the upper position, his eyebrows and eyes were like knives, and every word was very sonorous.

Seeing this, Li Ran bowed and cupped his hands:
"There is nothing else, Caomin will leave now."

He knew that his status as Lu Hou's mentor had come to an end. After leaving here, he would no longer be Lu Hou's mentor, but a pure white body, who had nothing to do with the State of Lu.

Because from this moment on, Lu Hou will be a complete stranger to him.

(End of this chapter)