Spring and Autumn I Am King

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Looking sideways at the two towers of the Lu Palace, Confucius was a little surprised.

He is from Zouyi. When he was sensible, his father was dead. He only knew that he was a strong man. Confucius was also a cheap man, so he was able to do more vulgar things. When he was an adult, he took pains to bring his mother who raised him to death. After that, Confucius sent his mother's coffin to Fangshan to be buried with his father, and then wrapped around his waist. He moved to Qufu as a scholar.

When he first came to Qufu, Kongqiu was just an inconspicuous countryman. The only thing that stood out was that he was nine feet six inches tall. People called him "long man" and felt strange about it until he heard that he was his uncle. Liang He's son suddenly realized this.

"It turned out to be the son of the Hercules, no wonder no wonder."

I still remember that it was more than 30 years ago, when Mrs. Ji invited the scholars, and Confucius went with him, but he met a big man who was also nine feet tall at the door, and his unruly eyes looked up and down on him.

"I heard that recently there are more taxis as tall as me in Qufu. So it's you? I don't know how good you are. Come and compare your strength with me. If you can win, I will let you in!" He called Yang Hu. It was Ji's eagle dog, and his attitude was full of disdain, and Confucius also saw the shadow of disobedience in him.

He chose to refuse: "Qiu only likes the way of Zudou, he doesn't like to fight for victory, and he is even more unwilling to compete with others." This is a bit ashamed. After many years, he still relied on his great strength to defeat Wei Guo Qingxia, let Zilu be convinced by him.

At that time, Yang Hu frowned. In the end, he reached out his hand to stop Confucius and turned him away: "Ji's banquet is a famous scholar, what are you? You are also qualified to enter, go back! Go back to eat chaff and turbid Go drink!"

Inside the Ji family's mansion, there were bursts of silk and bamboo, singing and dancing, and the intertwined sounds of Gongchou were incessant. But Confucius, who was separated by a wall, could only leave slowly. During the whole process, he didn't show too much joy or worry, and he only looked up for a long time when he passed through the gate of Lu Palace alone and hungry.

At that time, let alone the Lu Palace Tower, it was even the mansion of Sanhuan. It was equally unattainable for him.

The people persuaded him to follow his father's example and join Sanhuan's army as a warrior, famous for his strength, but was rejected by Confucius. Fortunately, he still has some outstanding points. He was interested in learning at the age of fifteen, and has been eager to learn since then. When entering and leaving the Lu Tai Temple to study the historical relics and laws and regulations of the state of Lu, he asked others about everything.

At the beginning, everyone was impatient, but after a few years, everything happened. Then it was someone else's turn to ask Confucius...

As his reputation grew, Confucius's livelihood also took shape. He once worked as a planner under the Ji family, and his management statistics were accurate; he also served as a small official in charge, increasing the number of livestock shepherds. This was appreciated by the monarch and was promoted to Shao Sikong of the imperial court.

At that time, he was already over the age of confusion, and he passed the Lu Palace Tower more and more times, when his son was born. The monarch even gave a carp, and Kongqiu was so overjoyed that he named it Kongli.

However, Confucius also found that Lu Que was really run down and outdated. Moreover, the foundation was unstable, and it was a little shaky. The three Huan divided the office, and the Ji family danced in the court. Confucius gritted his teeth and said, "It is tolerable, but it is unbearable!"

That's right. Even Lu Zhaogong couldn't bear it any longer.

Shao Sikong is the position of sergeant, which is the highest position Confucius held in the state of Lu. Although he was only in the position for a few days, he encountered Lu Zhaogong's failed coup and was expelled by Ji Pingzi instead. Although everyone said that Duke Zhao of Lu was an ignorant and arrogant prince, in the eyes of Confucius, he treated himself with courtesy and sponsored him to go to the Chengzhou Shou Tibetan Room to study with Lao Tzu. Confucius was grateful for this kindness and went abroad. Been wandering for a few years.

"Standing on the wrong team" this time, after Confucius returned to Lu, Ji Pingzi left him aside, ignoring him, and even Meng Shi, who used to be his teacher, was extremely indifferent to him.

The two ques of Lu Palace seem to be far away from Confucius, and it is impossible to return to the temple. He can only focus on opening a private school. He has more and more disciples, and his relationship with his competitor Shaozhengmao is also growing.

The things in the world are really amazing, but Yang Hu, who treated him rudely, gave Confucius a chance to serve again. After that, the situation in the court of the state of Lu changed, Zhao Wuxi entered Lu powerfully, Yanghu fell, Sanhuan regained power, and Confucius also returned to this palace again because of the merits of overthrowing Yanghu and persuading Fei Yi to surrender.

This time, he entered as Xiao Zongbo.

He still remembered the original situation: when he entered the public gate, he bowed his head and bowed, cautious and respectful, as if he was not allowed to go in straight. When standing, not in the middle of the door; when walking, do not step on the threshold. When he passed the throne, his face was solemn and solemn, he walked cautiously, and spoke as if he was out of breath. When summoned, he carried his clothes and walked up the hall, bowed his head and bowed in salute, cautious and respectful, holding his breath as if he did not dare to breathe. When he exited, he stepped down a step, and his face relaxed, showing a relaxed look. After descending the steps, walk briskly, as brisk as a bird spreading its wings. When he returned to his position, he had to continue to appear respectful and uneasy.

Sanhuan was used to being rude, so they all disagreed, and Shaozhengmao even laughed at him for being flattering.

Confucius could only sigh and say, "When you do your best, people think it's flattering."

The kindness of a drop of water is reciprocated by the spring, and others think that this is Zilu's character, but Confucius is the same.

In the face of Lu Zhaogong's younger brother Luhou Song, Confucius decided to help him. He also moved the tomb and respected the monarch's power. Step by step, he has been trying to move the ideal country into reality and make Lu the "Eastern Zhou".

Lu Housong still has a bit of enterprising spirit, but he fully supports him, from the lower doctor to the upper doctor, from the small Zong uncle to the big Zong uncle, and finally, it is the supplementary function of acting as an executive. Confucius is now standing under the palace. Already able to stand tall, his rank is second only to San Huan!

But the strange voice never stopped, and it became more and more ridiculing, especially when Confucius was in high spirits and proposed his long-planned "fall to the four capitals".

"The family does not hide armor, there is no city with a hundred pheasants in the city, and the ancient system is also. Today, there are four over-the-top systems in Lu, please damage them all!"

"Fall of the four capitals? Yunyi and Yunyi have fallen. Which other city can be used to guard against the people of Qi? Feiyi has fallen, are there any capitals in the east of Lu that can shock the masses? As for Yuncheng..." Younger Zhengmao smiled disdainfully: "Zhongni, I advise you not to provoke Zhao Wuxun."

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Facing old rival Shaozhengmao. Confucius said, "The state of Qi and Lu are at peace. For Huaiyi, the effect of cultivating morality and attacking with force is much better. As for Zhao Xiaosikou... Two years ago, Dr. Shaozheng did not try to weaken this. Son?"

"I did suggest that Da Situ stumble upon this son when he awarded the reward, but he was still weak at the time. The three ministers can expel him together, but no one listens. But now that he has full wings, it is impossible to remove him. "

When Ji Sunsi saw that his conspirators suddenly turned against him today, he couldn't help but feel a little angry: "Not to mention that Zhao Xiaosikou broke the Qilu peace talks and made the covenant come to nothing, he said that he had just accepted Shusun's rebellious minister Houzun. He also regarded Pianyi as his territory. Now he is involved in the civil strife in the Song Dynasty as a doctor of the State of Lu, and once again trampled on the ritual system and monarchical power of the State of Lu. Is this still a minister of the State of Lu? Where is Sanqing? It’s really tolerable, but it’s unbearable! Just taking advantage of him to fight hard in the Song Kingdom and implement the fall of the capital, wouldn’t it be possible to force him to hand over other cities in Xilu?”

"Da Situ is confident that he can win?"

Ji Sunsi was a little guilty, but he was still stubborn: "The main force of the Zhao family is not in Lu, there is still a chance."

Shaozheng's belly stiffened: "When Qi's 40,000-strong army marched south, I thought Zhao Wuxi would lose; after the war, when Qi blocked Xilu's economy and prohibited the sale of salt goods, I also thought Zhao Wuxi would lose. , so now. I no longer dare to make random judgments."

"Then from the doctor's point of view, what should we do now?" Confucius said coldly.

"Zhao Wuxi is determined to return to Jin..."

"He doesn't look like he wants to return to Jin now!" Shusunzhou's enemy Zhuyi didn't get it, and it was when he was furious.

"In my opinion, he just wants a stable retreat. In this way, if the emperor can assign Xilu to him, and then promise him a title, so that Zhao Wuxi's interests are guaranteed, he will Rest assured and return to the country. The situation in the country of Lu will be able to continue... Although, Sanqing will have a harder time."

Shusun Zhouqiu also widened his eyes: "Doctor Shaozheng, have you already taken refuge with Zhao Wuxi?"

"I'm just analyzing the situation for you."

"In that case, half of Lu State's Sheji will be lost..." Confucius shook his head. This was unacceptable to him. Lu State's ministers had too much power, and it was not enough to have Sanhuan. Huan's strong minister, but also a foreigner?

Confucius knew Zhao Wuxi's ability, he could make the people under his rule live in peace, and he could resist foreign humiliation. If he could stay in the state of Lu for the rest of his life, Confucius would even support him in taking power alone, as long as he did not cross the bottom line of stealing the country. That's it. But there is only one thing, just as the traitor Zai Yu said, Zhao Wuxi's governance is similar to that of Confucius, or even completely contradictory.

His ambitions are too great, and sooner or later he will be involved in more wars, which will lead Lu to a road full of thorns and blood. His eyes were too far away. Looking at the Zhou Li implemented by Confucius, it was as if he was watching a little boy playing with a clay-shaped Zudou. He seemed to feel that he might smash the utensil in his hand at any time...

Confucius did not deny that Zhao Wuxi was extremely smart, but he was just a ten-year-old champion.

Obsession, the obsession that has been pursued in his heart for 40 years makes Confucius believe that as long as the minister can be weakened and the monarch in power, Zhou Li can be revived in the whole territory of Lu!

He is already over fifty years old, and he prides himself on knowing the destiny. After three years, I am afraid that he will not have the willpower to fight.

OK, if that's the case, then make it for them to see!

"Doctor Shaozheng, do you really disagree with the matter of falling into the Four Capitals?"

"Yes, I would not agree."

"I'm afraid you have misunderstood me, doctor." Confucius said, "This is an order, not a request. If you don't allow it, then please close the door for three months and see no outsiders, because this matter is confidential."

Shaozheng laughed loudly: "Your so-called secrets are full of loopholes, Zhao Wuxi's spies are all over Qufu, and I am afraid I have already learned the news. Not only will I not close the door, but I will also be in the tower every day, sitting and waiting. The expression on the day you lost."

He also regards me as a poor man with no ambition, Kong Qiu thought. Faced with his rudeness and disdain, he will be frightened by a few words. Faced with his objections, he will laugh it off. He can only hope that a good night’s sleep will bring Give Shaozhengmao reason.

But Confucius's expectations were dashed the next morning. He found that Shaozhengmao had summoned his disciples to preach to the people, questioning Confucius' political and even human behavior, and prophesied that he would bring Lu State into a dangerous situation. .

This would be a devastating blow to the prestige of Confucius' already struggling administration.

When Confucius stood under the banyan tree where they gathered with a gloomy face, the surrounding noise stopped abruptly.

"Doctor Shaozheng," Kong Qiu said, "I will give you one last chance to dismiss everyone and go home and close the door."

Shaozhengmao pointed at Confucius' nose: "It's you who should shut the door, Zhongni, I admit that your lectures are very interesting. Your disciples once came to vote, but they ran back a few days later. But you shouldn't Zheng, your self-denial and rites are not suitable for this season. Not only will you not be able to rejuvenate the country, but it will also disrupt the country. Resign from your position and write behind closed doors! I am your opponent, so I know what you can do and what you can’t do. A clay statue in a temple, to be a person who encounters strange things and is consulted by political people, this is the most suitable place for people like you to stay."

Confucius was rarely angry, but at this moment his tone was blunt: "Doctor Shaozheng, you refuse to obey me, Great Uncle of Lu, on behalf of the Prime Minister?"

"In the State of Lu, even the words of the monarch and Sanhuan are not very useful, let alone you who were born together?" Shaozhengmao was not fake, his black eyes stared at Confucius, expressing his disdain.

The disciples of Shaozhengmao laughed meanly, and the people who were watching the fun too began to laugh.

"That's good." Confucius suddenly didn't get angry anymore, instead he felt relieved. He nodded to Zilu, who was the chief of Ji's family, and said, "Pick up Dr. Shaozheng and take him to the palace!"

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In the palace tower, the tall double towers of the State of Lu, where the west view and the east view are sandwiched, Confucius stood proudly.

I can't remember how many times, he went back and forth here, most of the time he was a passerby looking up, but now, he has stepped between the two ques, Xianglu, and to a certain extent, he is in charge of the country's destiny.

Facing the doubtful monarch on the Que, and facing Sanhuan who came after hearing the sound, Confucius told the reason for the incident.

"As Shaozhengmao said, Zhao Xiaosikou is already full of wings, and the matter of falling into the four capitals must be carried out with the same attitude of the officials and doctors. Qufu does not allow strange voices to exist, so Qiu suggested that the doctor Shaozheng should be …”

Sanhuan and the doctors of the State of Lu looked at Confucius~www.wuxiahere.com~ blinking and waiting for the next sentence.

In jail? He might say that, in the eyes of everyone, Confucius has always been a smiling and kind old man, and he is not a person who can attack ruthlessly.

Indeed, Confucius had no doubt that curling up in that cold prison for a day or ten would make Shaozhengmao tremble all over, with a high fever, begging for release. However, as soon as he was released from prison, he would begin to speak out against everything Confucius made.

Deport him from the country? He might say so. If Shaozhengmao is determined not to accept Confucius' arrangements, his defection is only a matter of time, but how many followers will he take with him when he leaves Lu? How would the evil words about Confucius spread among the princes?

In this world, when it comes to ruling the world, how can there be no bloodshed? When the Yellow Emperor came to the world, Chiyou died; Xia Qi ascended the throne, Boyi and Hu Shi died; Tang and Wu revolutionized, bloodshed and drifted; Opponents of the aristocracy.

Now, it's your turn!

"Kill Shaozhengmao in Dongguan!" Kong Qiu gritted his teeth and finished his sentence. (To be continued.)