I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 549 Chapter 664 Chapter 665 Three Capitals!The fun has begun
Because of Gong Lianyang, who used to be his family steward, now he is the magistrate of Chengyi, coupled with Gong Lianyang's prestige in his Meng clan, all these made Mengsun Heji feel a lingering fear.

At the beginning, Yang Hu wanted to wipe out San Huan in one go, and it was Lian Yang, the head of the Meng clan, who made preparations in advance and thwarted Yang Hu's actions.

Gong Lianyang was also famous in the Meng family and even in the Lu country because of this battle.

Moreover, when it comes to this Gong Lianyang, his ambition is also very big.

For example, at that time, he not only wanted to kill Yang Hu, but also wanted to kill Ji Sunsi in one fell swoop.

Fortunately, in the end, Meng Sun Heji was timid and did not adopt his suggestion.But every time Mengsun Heji thinks about this matter, he can't help but feel a chill down his spine.

But now, Gong Lianyang claimed that he was stationed in Chengyi himself in order to guard against changes in the Northern Qi State.

In fact, when it comes to Meng Sun Heji, he certainly doesn't want to sit back and watch Gong Lianyang grow bigger and bigger under his nose.

Especially in Feiyi and Liyi, there are lessons learned from the past.

Although a similar situation had never occurred in Chengyi, Mengsun Heji could not help thinking about Chengyi, which was guarded by Gong Lianyang.

At this time, I only heard Shusun Zhouchou say:
"Master Mengsun, you should stop and stop, and you will not be disturbed by it!"

Shusun Zhouqiu was determined to demolish the city walls of Liyi. After Li Ran and Kong Qiu played a good show in Liyi, Shusun's willingness to do so was firm.

Therefore, for Shusun Zhouchou, if the three Huan can do this at the same time, it will undoubtedly be the best ending.

At this time, Ji Sunsi on the side also said:
"The size of our three main towns is already comparable to that of the capital city. Although they seem to be indestructible on weekdays, if they are really too big, they will be the bane of the Lu country!"

"The rebellion in Liyi, the state of Lu almost threw all its strength and failed to conquer it. Lord Mengsun, don't you think about it late at night, and you have never been troubled?"

Mengsun Heji made a wry smile:
"Since Lord Jisun and Lord Uncle Sun have agreed, why should He Ji hold on? He Ji is willing to work with the two of you!"

When Ji Sunsi heard this, he couldn't help but smile.

"Since Master Mengsun has agreed, then tomorrow Silai will come forward and propose this proposal with Your Majesty!"

Finally, Meng Sun Heji agreed after some careful consideration.

As a result, the goals of the three of them have reached a consensus.

Mengsun Heji originally wanted to keep the two of them to eat together, but Ji Sunsi said that he would go back and discuss the details with his retainers.

Therefore, Ji Sunsi and Shusun Zhouqiu also left the Meng Mansion at this time.

After they left, Mengsun Heji hurriedly summoned his closest retainers to discuss with them.

And these retainers of the Meng family understood the meaning when they heard that the Patriarch wanted to demolish the city wall of Chengyi.

Most of them are followers of the Meng family.And Gong Lianyang became more and more arrogant and domineering because of his own merits, so naturally many retainers couldn't understand him.

Moreover, they all knew that Gong Lianyang was "guarding" Chengyi for the Meng family, so they naturally applauded the matter of falling into the city.

And this naturally strengthened Mengsun Heji's determination to ruin his own family.

……

The court meeting the next day.

After a group of ministers attended the court to pay homage to Marquis Lu Song, Confucius first came out and said:
"Your Majesty, the talented people selected by the Yue Kingdom some time ago have already studied in Xinglin for some time. Now they are relatively proficient in the rules and manners in the palace of the Lu Kingdom, and several of them can enter the palace to serve you!"

Hearing this, Lu Housong was also very happy about it:

"Since that's the case, let them enter the palace earlier!"

At this time, Confucius said again:
"It's just... there are still some talented people who still can't understand the etiquette, and it's inconvenient to enter the palace. I ask you to make a decision. How should these talented people be dealt with?"

Lu Housong waved his hand:
"Everything will be arranged by Kong Qing."

Kong Qiu said:
"No! Today, I will let those talented people enter the palace. If your lord agrees, you can inform me at that time, so that I can arrange another canonization ceremony, so that I can give the Yue Kingdom an explanation."

Most of what Confucius said was normal diplomatic etiquette.Lu Hou Song wanted to make a Yue girl his queen, so the Yue Kingdom naturally needed to know in advance.

After the matter was settled, Confucius continued:
"In addition, there is another happy event to tell your majesty that the Marquis of Qi has decided to return the three places promised at the Jiagu meeting. It is truly a blessing to you that these lands of Lu Kingdom can be regained!"

When Lu Housong heard this, he couldn't help being overjoyed.

After all, to be able to get the meat back from the mouth of Qi State, this is really unbelievable for Lu State, which has been weak for a long time.

And this day's great "political achievement" fell on Lu Housong's head in vain, how could this not make him happy?

Therefore, Lu Hou Song kept nodding, even the beads on the crown were jingling there:
"Good! Good! This is indeed gratifying!"

At this time, Confucius remonstrated again:
"Your Majesty is now blessed with double happiness. This minister suggested that we can agree to grant amnesty when your Majesty gets married to show your Majesty's kindness."

Lu Hou Song heard the words, and he would not refuse, he waved and said:

"Well, everything can be handled by Kong Qing."

"promise!"

After Kong Qiu responded, he bowed and stepped aside, and directly entered the table again.

At this time, Luhou Song called out again:
"I don't know if you have anything else to report?"

At this time, Ji Sunsi came out again and said:
"Your Majesty, I have one more matter that needs to be decided by the Emperor!"

Lu Housong said:

"Oh? Doctor Ji Sun, please tell me."

When Ji Sunsi heard this, he continued:

"Because not long ago, there was a rebellion in Liyi, which caused great chaos in the court of Lu State. I think that my big city in Sanhuan has gradually become a big city that cannot be lost, so I have to be vigilant!"

"What's more, none of the three cities in my Sanhuan's system conforms to the ancient system. I request you today, and hope that your majesty will allow us to fall down the walls of these three cities!"

When Kong Qiu heard this, although he was prepared in his heart, after all, he knew all this long ago.

However, now Ji Sunsi actually mentioned this matter directly and decisively in public, which still surprised him quite a bit.

And Lu Housong never imagined that this could be described as "three joys coming to the door" today.

He also didn't expect that Ji Sunsi would be the first to jump out this time, and offered to demolish the city wall of his family Feiyi.

In fact, when it comes to the three cities of Fei, Li, and Cheng, they are indeed far beyond the scope stipulated by Zhou Li.

As the so-called "Wangcheng square nine miles".According to Zhou etiquette, the height and breadth of the emperor's, princes' and doctor's fortifications are all customized.

It's just that now that rituals and music have collapsed, gradually no one takes this kind of regulation seriously any more.

But now, Ji Sunsi, as the head of the Sanhuan, has offered to fall to Sandu.

Lu Hou Song was surprised, how could he refuse?

However, he was also a little unclear whether Ji Sunsi was sincere or false this time.Therefore, he only tried to say first:
"This... Although what Ji Qing said is reasonable, it's just that... these three towns are all big cities in the territory of Lu State. Is it necessary to demolish the city walls... I'm afraid this matter needs to be discussed in the long run!"

At this time, how could Ji Sunsi not understand Lu Housong's concerns, only to hear him reply firmly:
"Your Majesty, please don't doubt it!"

Lu Housong narrowed his eyes, and couldn't help looking at Uncle Zhouchou and Mengsun Heji.

The two of them also understood each other.

At this time, Uncle Sun Zhouqiu also came out and said:
"Your Majesty, the former Liyi's chaos is still vivid in my mind, so I dare not harm the public because of personal interests, and I second the proposal! Please also, Your Majesty, the prospective ministers will demolish the city walls of Liyi first to show sincerity!"

Seeing this, Meng Sun Heji didn't dare to lag behind, so he hurriedly said:
"The minister also agrees!"

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Chapter 665

Lu Housong couldn't help but glanced at Kong Qiu, and Kong Qiu also nodded to Lu Housong at this time, and exchanged a wink with him.

Because Kong Qiu had already had wind with Lu Hou Song before this.So Lu Hou Song also knew what Confucius meant, so he said:
"All the ministers are the backbone of our country of Lu. Since the ministers have taken the initiative to mention this matter, how can I not allow it? Let Kong Qing help you with this matter, so we can have a discussion in the future!"

Afterwards, Ji Sunsi and others expressed their gratitude.It's just that no one can tell whether it's true or not.

Fortunately, the matter of the three capitals has been officially brought up, and it has been made a national policy.

After the court meeting, Confucius asked the officials to lead the selected talents from the Yue Kingdom into the palace to meet the Marquis of Lu, and arranged for the envoys from the Qi Kingdom to stay...

After the business was settled, Ji Sunsi, Shusun Zhouqiu, and Mengsun Heji met again.

Ji Sunsi and Shusun Zhouchou bowed to Confucius, and Confucius returned the salute one by one.

Only Mengsun Heji made a salute to Confucius and said:
"Disciple He Ji, pay homage to Master!"

In fact, ever since Mengsun Heji was coerced by Jisun Yiru and "colluded with him", Confucius has never cared much about Mengsun Heji.

Among them, on the surface, it seems that Confucius was slightly disappointed with Mengsun Heji.But in fact, more is still because of the gap in identity and status between the two of them.

At that time, Confucius was still white, and Mengsun Heji was only a descendant of the Meng family. Although there was a huge difference between the two, but as the saying goes, "one who is barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes", at that time Confucius was more able to bear the airs of a teacher.

But now, both of them are officials in the same dynasty, which more or less makes Kong Qiu somewhat taboo.Therefore, Confucius seldom acted like a teacher in front of him.

Therefore, seeing that today Mengsun Heji took the initiative to perform the ritual of master and apprentice, Confucius hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, and bowed:
"He Ji doesn't need to be too polite. Although you and I have the name of master and apprentice, He Ji is now a high official of a country after all. After all, he is higher than a teacher after all."

But Mengsun Heji hastily said:
"He Ji once asked Master what is meant by 'filial piety'. Master once said 'no violation'. He Ji knew that Master did this to remind disciples. In the past, my father asked disciples to obey Master's teachings. How could disciples dare to disobey again?"

When Confucius heard the words, he was quite moved for a moment, and he couldn't help but nodded and said:

"It's really the luck of the Meng family and the country of Lu that He Ji can respect his teacher so much!"

Confucius helped Mengsun Heji up, and then asked the three of them:

"I don't know the three adults, do you have a plan now?"

At this moment, Shusun Zhouqiu was the first to speak:
"Now Liyi is on standby, just waiting for Lord Sikou to go together and fall down the city wall!"

Seeing what Uncle Sun Zhouchou said, Kong Qiu couldn't help but stroked his beard and nodded.

"Liyi has just experienced the rebellion of the Marquis, and this matter is indeed urgent! In this case, I will go to Liyi with Lord Uncle Sun first!"

At this time, Ji Sunsi also said:
"Si Ye is ready to give an order, let Gongshan Buxuan prepare early and wait for the order!"

Mengsun Heji also said:

"He Ji also gave the order, let Gong Lianyang do it!"

Confucius heard the words, thought for a while, and then said seriously:
"Perhaps Liyi is not difficult, but as for Feiyi and Chengyi, the two adults need to worry about it. Gongshan Buxuan and Gonglianyang, Qiu is inconvenient to say more about these two people here. But in my opinion, just in case, the two adults need to be careful in their wording to avoid sudden changes."

When Ji Sunsi and Mengsun Heji heard the words, they all bowed together to show their acceptance.

So, after everyone agreed, Kong Qiu went to Yiyi with his uncle Sun Zhouchou the next day.

As for Liyi, just as everyone expected, the fall into the city was extremely smooth.Shusun Zhouchou even promised the people living in Liyi that after the demolition of the city wall, they could plan to expand and build new houses.

This is naturally a great thing for the local Chinese.So they all answered the call.

……

After a period of time, Li Ran listened to Fan Li's report on the matter, and also learned that the demolition of the Liyi City Wall was nearing completion, so he nodded involuntarily:
"It's not surprising that Liyi can go so smoothly, by the way...Is there any news from Feiyi and Chengyi?"

Fan Li shook his head and said:
"The two of them haven't moved yet!"

Hearing this, Li Ran couldn't help but smile slightly:
"Hehe, according to Gongshan Buxuan's style... I'm afraid you can delay it if you can. As for Gong Lianyang, we didn't know much about this person before, but now it seems...he is definitely not an easy person!"

Fan Li said:

"Then...does sir have any countermeasures?"

Li Ran thought for a while, then said:
"This matter...in the end, we must follow the trend and see how the other party responds, so that we can see what happens."

Hearing what Li Ran said, Fan Li couldn't help but nodded.Immediately, he couldn't help but sneered and said:
"Hehe, I think back then how arrogant and domineering the three Huan of the Lu Kingdom, especially the Ji family, were. Now, they are actually forced into such a field by their own family's butler. It's really ridiculous! Could it be that this is their retribution?"

Hearing this, Li Ran couldn't help laughing and said:

"Heh, if there is no monarchy, what will the Qing family do? Powerful officials in the world, such as Ji Sun Yiru, Tian Qi and others, these people only want to use their power to take charge of the monarch's affairs, but they don't know that the ruler is doing things, and the queen is Kun. If they don't survive, Kun will be attached to them? Therefore, it is appropriate to say that the disasters that the Ji family is suffering now are self-inflicted!"

Hearing this, Fan Li couldn't help nodding his head and said:

"What you said is very true! The princes do not respect the emperor, and the Qing family does not care about the princes, so they can take the orders of the country with the accompanying ministers. This is the root cause of the world's loss of morality. But... if this is the case, why do you need to help Sanhuan? Wouldn't it be better to let him fend for himself?"

Li Ran heard this, but turned around to look at Fan Li.He knew that Fan Li still couldn't understand his intention, so he just laughed again and said:
"Hehe, doesn't the young uncle understand the truth of 'If the straight is wrong, the wrong can be straightened'?!"

Then, Li Ran casually took a branch from the ground and showed it to Fan Li.

"Uncle Shao, if I need a long straight stick now, should I take this stick and plan it straight, or should I go to great lengths to find a straighter stick?"

Fan Li looked at it and couldn't help but replied:

"Where in the world is there a tree branch that is completely straight? If it can be straightened, that would be the best."

Li Ran couldn't help but nodded:
"That's right! So, since there is no straight wood available in the world, why bother to look for it elsewhere? It's better to make mistakes and use the situation to make things happen!"

When Fan Li heard it, he understood Li Ran's meaning thoroughly.

Obviously, Ji Sunsi is now a relatively straight branch in his hand. Instead of finding a straighter one, it is better to straighten it directly, which will save trouble.

……

A few days later, Li Ran was practicing handwriting with Li Guang, while Gong Eryue was watching from a distance and did not come over.

Ever since Li Guang painted that painting, I don't know if Gong Eryue has already understood the meaning of it. She seems to have deliberately distanced herself from Li Ran.

And Li Ran didn't know how to deal with Gong Eryue after Fan Li's attack.The hurdle in his heart has never been overcome.

Therefore, it is inconvenient for him to say more about Gong Eryue's deliberate alienation.

At this moment, Dan saw that Kong Qiu came to visit with a sad face.

Li Ran asked him to lead him directly into the inner hall to speak.And Kong Qiu didn't care about disturbing Li Ran's leisure, before knocking on the door, he came to Li Ran with a sad face and anxiety.

Seeing Kong Qiu's appearance, Li Ran knew exactly what happened, so he couldn't help saying:

"Zhongni is so flustered, is something wrong with Fei Yi?"

When Confucius heard this, he just cupped his hands, and then he sighed again and replied:

"Grandfather's advice, the matter of Liyi has been completed. However, Ji Sunsi found Qiu today and said that Feiyi might not be able to be demolished!"

Li Ran couldn't help asking:
"Oh? It seems that Gongshan Buxuan is going to get in the way after all?"

Kong Qiu nodded and said:

"Exactly! After receiving Ji Sunsi's order, Gongshan Buxuan used various reasons to shirk and refused to do anything. Even Ji Sunsi has nothing to do with him! Now their master and servant are at a stalemate. If things go on like this, I'm afraid it will be troublesome!"

　original:
　　Zhong You was the governor of the Ji family and generalized the three capitals.So Uncle Sun's family fell into poverty.

　　- "Historical Records"

　　
　
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