I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 522 Chapter 620 Chapter 621 Sun Wu's farewell
When Sun Wu heard the words, he also felt sad.

Now as he entered the prime of life, he was tempered by wars, and his views on military affairs became more and more perfect.

It stands to reason that he should not have been so emotional after experiencing so many life and death.

However, since the death of Xiaoyi, Sun Wu also deeply felt the impermanence of life.

And this time he helped Wu destroy Chu, there will be many battles, and the difficulty is not small.Although he had experienced many battles, he still couldn't predict whether he would be able to come back alive.

"Uncle Shao, you and I have known each other for a while. We will meet again in the future. However, there is one thing you need to keep in mind. After Wu leaves, you must pay more attention to Gong Eryue!"

Fan Li was obviously taken aback for a moment, he knew that Sun Wu had a deep prejudice against Gong Eryue, but he also knew that he had good intentions.

"Brother Changqing, I understand it, please rest assured."

Sun Tzu went on to say:
"If anything happens here, Shaobo please inform Yu Wu in time! Even if it is difficult and dangerous, Wu will definitely come back!"

Fan Li also nodded.

"Well, Li has memorized what Brother Changqing said, Brother Changqing, just do your important work! By the way, I don't know when Brother Changqing will leave?"

Sun Wu replied:
"Probably tomorrow...Actually...Now that the case of Le Zisheng has not been solved yet, Wu is still a little worried. I always feel very uneasy..."

"Brother Changqing, Li will continue to investigate this matter, Li will definitely investigate him and get to the bottom of it!"

Sun Wu also knew that this case was not so easy to solve, so he could only say:
"Then...you will have to work hard, Uncle."

Sun Wu first inspected the Li residence, and found that in Gong Eryue's room, Li Guang was sitting in front of the window, holding a booklet, and reading it seriously.And Gong Eryue was sitting on the side, threading a needle in her hands, and looking at her with a smile.

Seeing this scene, Sun Wu couldn't help shaking his mind for a while, and said to himself:
"Could it be that I was wrong? Her love for Guang'er does not seem to be a fake... No, it may be because of this, sir, that he let down his guard against this girl! It is also because of this, that Gong'eryue... ...is more dangerous..."

Sun Wu felt that he could no longer think about this matter, so he hurried back to his room.

In fact, at that moment just now, Sun Wu even had murderous intentions towards Gong Eryue.

He originally wanted to get rid of this trouble for Li Ran and the others before he left.However, when he saw the scene where Gong Eryue and Li Guang were in perfect harmony, he thought about it again, but he still couldn't do it after all.

After all, if he really did this, then the friendship between him and Li Ran might also be severed.

What's more, Li Guang was also watched by him growing up, of course he knows that the current Li Guang has actually gradually accepted Gong Eryue, and even replaced her mother Ji Le's position in her heart.

And how could he bear to make Li Guang sad again?
Sun Wu was lying on the bed, his mind was overwhelming.Anyway, he couldn't sleep, so he simply got up, picked up the pen and wrote something on the letter.

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On the other hand, Li Ran has been thinking about Wu and Chu after Sun Wu retired.

In fact, he knew that Sun Wu and Wu Yuan would get together sooner or later.However, he never thought that this day would come so soon.

"Hey... Birds can fly in the sky, fishes can leap in the sea. Changqing's years of experience may have been prepared for this big event. If so, how can I restrain him?"

Li Ran closed his eyes and tried to calm himself down, but he couldn't do it at all...

In the early morning of the next day, Sun Wu came to visit again.Li Ran knew that he probably came to say goodbye this time.

Therefore, Li Ran's heart can't help but feel a little heavy.

At this moment, Li Ran suddenly felt a little older again.Witnessing the close relatives, teachers and friends passing away one by one, and now that Sun Wu is going to leave him again, Li Ran can't help feeling sad.

Sun Wu and Wu Yuan came to meet Li Ran together.After greeting each other, Sun Wu suddenly performed the salute of Jishou.

"Sir, Zixu and I have agreed that we will leave at noon today! I am here to bid farewell to you!"

Seeing this, Li Ran stepped forward to help Sun Wu up, and reluctantly said:

"Changqing...you and I love brothers, why do you have to do such a great gift? Hurry up, please hurry up!"

Sun Wu stood up, choked up and said:

"Mr. Wu Sui for more than [-] years, Mr. Wu has never forgotten the kindness of knowing you! Today is a farewell, and I still don't want to let go. Please sir...don't blame..."

Li Ran heard Sun Wu's words so affectionate, but forced a smile and said:
"Hehe, Changqing doesn't have to be like this. You are going to Wu country this time to do something big! As a brother, I am really happy for Changqing! But... Zixu, Changqing, I also have something to say , please listen quietly."

Li Ran first led the two of them into their seats, and then only heard Li Ran sincerely say to Sun Wu:
"What you two will do in the future will be an earth-shattering feat. If it is accomplished, it will be enough to leave a name in history! However, you must remember that after the event is completed, you must retreat bravely, and you must not be greedy for temporary fame and fortune. Ah! You two, remember... remember!"

After hearing what Li Ran said, Sun Wu also knew that these words were all realized by Li Ran all his life, so he responded directly:
"Wu...remember! What Mr. said, Wu Zidang will remember in his heart!"

But Wu Yuan at the side was noncommittal about this, and only said:

"Well, thank you sir."

Wu Yuan only said thank you, and his attitude was obvious.

Li Ran sighed inwardly, but didn't say any more.

At this time, Sun Wu said again:
"Then... what are your future plans, sir?"

Li Ran pondered for a moment:

"I will stay here for the time being. The Xinglin environment is elegant, and I can concentrate on continuing to compile the unfinished [Spring and Autumn Annals], and I can spend more time with Guang'er. Hehe, it's quite leisurely..."

Sun Wu didn't take it seriously:
"Nowadays, the state of Lu is in ruins, and Kong Zhongni is the new Prime Minister of Lu. Why don't you join him in conspiring to restore the state of Lu?"

Li Ran smiled lightly, spread his hands, and replied:
"Hehe, since I am in the State of Lu, and Zhong Ni is also the chief minister, taking care of the affairs of the State of Lu, there are some things... Even if I deliberately avoid it, I probably can't. Don't worry, Changqing, I have my own responsibility for the affairs of the State of Lu." care about."

Sun Wu glanced at Wu Yuan, seeming to hesitate, but finally made up his mind, and said to Li Ran:
"Sir, when Wu is about to leave, I have some heartfelt words. Please listen to me, sir."

Li Ran waved his hand smoothly, signaling Sun Wu to continue talking.

And Sun Wu also bowed, and continued to say:
"Wu believes that although the state of Lu is located in the world, its national strength is not enough after all. Looking at the world, if you want to be king, you should still focus on the state of Jin!"

Li Ran couldn't help being surprised when he heard this, and asked:

"Oh? Changqing, why did you say that?"

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Chapter 621_The inside story of the Jin Kingdom

Sun Tzu cupped his hands again, and said:

"Nowadays, the Jin government is weak, and Fan, Zhongxing, Zhi, Han, Wei, and Zhao Shiqing can be said to be divided into six parts of the country!"

"Especially after Fan Yang's death, the state of Jin, as an uncle, has no virtue in the world, so the world is now eaten by beasts! I'm afraid there will be a sudden change! Mr.'s talent is ten times better than martial arts, so you must pay attention to the reason here!"

"Wu Bucai, I have followed Mr. for a long time, and now I dare to glimpse this transformation of the way of heaven!"

Hearing this, Li Ran became a bit interested at this moment, so he responded:
"Oh? Changqing might as well say something, I'm willing to listen to you!"

Then, only to hear Sun Tzu continue to talk eloquently:
"Wu thought that soon, the Fan family and the Zhongxing family would be the first to be defeated!"

Before Li Ran could speak, Wu Yuan asked curiously:
"Oh? Brother Changqing, why did you say that?"

Sun Tzu continued to speak indifferently:
"Wu Nai made this assumption based on his people's strength. As far as Fan and Zhongxing are concerned, they both use 160 steps as a wan and [-] steps as a mu."

"Among the six ministers, these two now have the smallest mu system, but they collect the heaviest tax. The mu is small and [-]% of it is collected. The two families can be said to be rambunctious, and the people are overwhelmed. Moreover, there are many officials and most of them Arrogant and extravagant, the army is huge and has repeatedly raised troops. How can it be tolerated in the long run? Sun Wu predicted that everyone would betray their relatives!"

"And the next one is the Zhi family. The Zhi family's mu system is only slightly larger than that of the Zhongxing family and the Fan family. The 180-step is the wan, and the [-]-step is the mu. The tax mu is also five out of ten."

"It's also because the people are in poverty, there are many officials and soldiers, the master is arrogant and his ministers are extravagant, and the Zhi family is also very happy to make great achievements. He is too aggressive, and he will surely repeat the mistakes of the Zhongxing family!"

Li Ran squinted his eyes, and felt that what Sun Wu said was quite reasonable.

At this time, Sun Wu continued to say:
"Finally, there are the Han and Wei families. These two families use [-] steps as a farm and [-] steps as a mu, and the tax rate is also [-] out of [-]. The mu system is slightly larger, and the burden on the people is also lighter, so maybe they can still get by. seek temporary ease."

Li Ran was also very pleased to hear Sun Wu's opinion.

He knew that under his influence, Sun Wu had learned how to analyze the world's major events from the smallest point of view.

It's not like most other high officials who never see the common people in their eyes, let alone discern the subtleties.

I only heard Li Ran speak slowly:
"What Changqing said is very reasonable, and this time is definitely not superficial!"

Encouraged by Li Ran, Sun Wu said again:

"The Zhao family's situation is completely different from those of the five families! Among the six ministers, the Zhao family has the largest mu system, with 120 steps as the wan and 240 steps as the mu. It also has the fewest soldiers and officials, and the superiors treat them leniently. The people below have more than enough food and clothing. The people of the Zhao family have the lightest burden, and all Jin people support the Zhao family."

"Furthermore, now that Fan Yang is dead, Zhao Yang succeeds him as a general in the army and is now the Zhengqing of the Jin Kingdom. Therefore, I conclude that the Zhao family will be revived in the hands of Zhao Yang! And the state of Jin will also be in the hands of Zhao Yang. Rejuvenate the world!"

"But now the Zhao family lacks only wise ministers! Although Dong Anyu and Yang Hu are capable ministers, they are not economical people!"

"Wu thinks, Mister can assist Zhao Yang, help the state of Jin to become the uncle of the world again! Then you can correct Ji Zhou, and bring peace to the world!"

Sun Tzu's analysis can be said to be reasonable and reasonable.

In the end, it was proposed that Li Ran could assist the Zhao family of the Jin state. If the Zhao family's power rises, the Jin state may once again dominate the princes of the Central Plains.

"Zhao Yang..."

In fact, Li Ran has always had a good impression of Zhao Yang.No matter what the purpose of this person is, and no matter what he will become in the future.

Anyway, he has rescued Li Ran many times, and Li Ran is very grateful for his kindness.

Therefore, Li Ran often thought of Zhao Yang.Moreover, when Yang Hu was desperate, Li Ran would recommend Yang Hu to Zhao Yang so that he could get help.

However, if Li Ran was to personally assist Zhao Yang, he still had no intention of doing so.

After all, in his opinion, although Zhao Yang's conduct is better than Wang Zichao's at present, and his personality is more loyal than that of Chu Lingwang, what will happen to him in the future, especially when he really becomes a man with power over the world? What kind of person will he become?
Therefore, he still needs to observe Zhao Yang further.

"Hehe, the Zhao family has Yang Hu's help now, so they are not in a hurry. Although Changqing is good at using soldiers, Changqing still needs to observe more about this matter!"

Hearing Li Ran's last call to him, Sun Wu also clapped his hands and said:
"Thank you sir for your advice!"

Afterwards, Li Ran said to Wu Yuan:
"Zixu, I know you are eager for revenge, but please listen to my words, don't let the hatred be blinded, and discuss with Chang Qing more often when you encounter problems, and don't act rashly!"

When Wu Yuan heard this, he also cupped his hands and replied:
"Remember the words of the gentleman!"

At that moment, Wu Yuan and Sun Wu packed up together and were about to set off.

Li Ran, Fan Li, Chu Dang and others sent each other off, and it was another time of farewell.

Before getting into the carriage, Sun Wu came to Li Ran and handed over the letter he wrote last night:

"Sir, this is what Wu wrote last night, please read it!"

Li Ran took the letter and replied:
"Changqing, I won't say too much about other instructions, but I wish Changqing a smooth journey and great success soon!"

Sun Wu and Wu Yuan stood on the carriage and bowed together. Li Ran hesitated to go back until the carriage was nowhere to be seen, but he still didn't move.

Fan Li said beside him:
"Sir, it's time to go back."

Only then did Li Ran come back to his senses, and returned to the Li Mansion together with Fan Li and Chu Dang.

Li Ran went back to his study, opened the letter, and saw that it said:
"Mr. Taijian: Praise Hai'an, and Wu led to write a few words. Wu Ben is an unknown person who knows nothing. He is deeply loved by him. He is with him. He is as brilliant as the sun. His words and deeds, the war changes, and the political affairs are amazing. Wu is like a hunger and thirst. , I have learned a lot, in Wu Xin, Mr. is also a teacher and a friend! I am also a master and a brother! I am beyond words!"

"Wu should have been so heartbroken. I have followed my husband all my life, but the world is unpredictable. Today will be different. Don't be surprised, I hope that there will be times in life. When Wu fulfills this wish, he will definitely return to his side and continue his previous friendship!"

"Thinking of my husband in recent years, there is only one word: suffering!"

"Mr. Wu is very clear about his lofty ambitions. I hope that one day, Mr. will be able to get out of the predicament and regain his strength."

"There is another matter, Wu Zhi shouldn't mention it again, but I really have to say it. Gong Eryue, this girl, her intentions are still unclear. Although she looks like a wife, she is not her person. I hope you can tell clearly!"

"Wu is now in the country of Wu. If there is anything to do, you can continue to contact Jian. Wu will be in the end of the world, and he will come back!"

"Mr. Huancai, always full of longing, rushing to write a book, can't say enough, please be blessed! Sun Wu personally wrote!"

Li Ran finished reading, closed the letter, thought for a long time, couldn't help sighing, recalling the scene when he first saw Sun Wu, the first time Sun Wu was asked to lead the army, Sun Wu was so excited, he couldn't help smiling...

At this time, Confucius was reported outside the house.

Li Ran saw Kong Qiu in the living room, Kong Qiu now held a high position, he was busy with political affairs, and now it was a troubled time, so it could be said that he was overwhelmed.

When Confucius heard that Sun Wu had left, he couldn't help but regret:

"I never thought that Sun Changqing would leave just like that...Qiu Zeng still thought that if Changqing didn't dislike him, he could serve as the Sima of Lu Kingdom. Hey...it's a pity..."

　original:
　　The king of Wu asked his grandson, "The six generals are divided into guarding the territory of Jin. Which one will perish first? Which one will succeed?"
　　Sun Tzu said: Fan and Zhongxing died first.

　　Which is next?
　　Zhishi is second.

　　Which is next?
　　Han and Wei are next.Zhao Wu lost his old law, and the state of Jin returned to Yan.

　　The King of Wu said: Can you hear what he said?
　　Sun Tzu said: Yes.When Fan and Zhongxing controlled the fields, they took [-] steps as an injustice, and [-] steps as mu, and Wu taxed them.Its land is narrow, there are many scholars, five taxes are paid, and the public is rich.The public is rich.There are many scholars, the master is arrogant and his ministers are extravagant, and he hopes to win several battles, so he is said to die first.

　　When the Zhi family made the fields, it took ninety steps as an injustice, and one hundred and eighty steps as mu.Its fields are narrow, and its homes are many.Wu tax, public wealth.The public is rich, there are many scholars, the master is arrogant and the officials are extravagant, and he hopes to win several battles, so he is the Fan and Zhongxing clans.

　　Han and Wei ruled the land, taking a hundred steps as an injustice, and taking two hundred steps as an mu: and five taxes.Its fields are narrow, and its homes are many.Wu tax, public wealth.The public is rich, there are many scholars, the master is arrogant and the ministers are extravagant, and he hopes to win several battles, so it is the Zhi family.

　　The Zhao family took 240 steps as an injustice and [-] steps as mu in order to control the land, and there was no tax for the public.The public family is poor, and there are few scholars in total. The master is thrifty and the ministers are diligent, so as to control the prosperity of the people, so it is called solid state.The state of Jin returned to Yan.

　　——"Sun Tzu's Art of War Wu Wen"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)