Spring and Autumn I Am King

At the end of November in mid-winter, the Ludi River begins to freeze, and the cuckoo birds stop chirping. This month, the sun moves in Dousu, and at dusk, the East Wall Star is in the middle of the southern sky.

In Ji's Palace, on the stage of Wuzi, the purple sky was about to hang down. Ji Sunsi, who was not wearing a crown, showing a gray bun, looked at the point of Feihong in the dim sky and sighed.

He likes watching the sunset very much these days.

The sun comes from Tanggu, second only to Mengsi. It has been running for tens of thousands of years, and it is still hot and immortal. Legend has it that Xia Jie once said, "The sun will die? If the sun dies, I will die too!" However, this is only wishful thinking. Life is full of dissatisfaction, and it is destined to be unable to compare with the sun. However, there are similarities: when a person is first born, it is like the rising sun; when a person enters a career and inherits a family business, it is like the sun in the middle of the sky;

Ji Sunsi now feels that the Ji family is like a sun that is about to sink into Mengsi and Yuyuan.

It has been more than a month since the farce on the platform of Wuzi, where the subject was attacking the monarch, but the circumstances of that day are still vivid in my mind.

At that time, Gongshan Buju brought two or three thousand Feiyi people and surrounded the place.

If it wasn't for Confucius' sudden arrival with two disciples, which weakened Fei Ren's rebellion and delayed Gongshan Buju's general attack, this high tower might have fallen, and he and his son and daughter would have died.

If Zhao Wuxi's cavalry hadn't arrived immediately, it would have been absolutely impossible for Confucius to survive and turn the situation around with the angry eyes of Zi Lu holding a halberd and Zi Gong protecting him with a sword.

After a fierce battle, the tenacious Fei people fought and retreated, withdrew from Ji's Palace, and withdrew from Lu City. Confucius greeted the Marquis of Lu, and was escorted by Zhao Wuxi back to the palace. The Ji family wanted to keep up, but was stopped by the soldiers of the Zhao family.

"The city of Qufu is very chaotic. There are broken soldiers and rebels everywhere. For the safety of the chief minister and his family, it is better for you to stay at home."

since that day. The entire Ji family was cut off from the outside world by Zhao Wuxi and placed under house arrest in the palace.

Although there was an endless supply of clothes and food, everyone in the Ji family was still uneasy, for fear that one day a warrior with swords and armor would suddenly rush in and kill them all. It is said that the Zhao army officer stationed outside is the robber Liu Xiazhi who was forced away by the Ji clan!

"Zhao Wuxi dare not do anything to Ji's!" Ji Sunsi said so firmly in front of his children.

"The Ji family was born to help the Marquis of Lu. It has been a long time. Lu Jun has indulged in prostitution for generations. The Ji family has been diligent from generation to generation, so the people know the Ji family, but they forget that there is a monarch. The father cannot be destroyed, Gongsun Guifu cannot be destroyed, Lu Zhaogong cannot be destroyed, Yanghu cannot be destroyed, and Zhao Wuxi cannot be destroyed!”

But when it comes to being alone in a room. Seasons also tossed and turned.

He heard that just yesterday, Zhao Wuxi had entered the imperial court and was promoted to the rank of official with the official title of "Great General". This means that the uncle-sun clan is completely over, and Zhao Wuxi directly removed the position of the chief Sima and canceled the uncle-sun's title.

The three Huan share weal and woe, and Ji Sunsi has a sense of grief for the death of a rabbit and a fox. Will Zhao Wuxi disregard the public opinion of the people and also attack Ji's ruthlessly? After all, he didn't even know about himself at yesterday's meeting. You must know that the Ji family is still in power of the state of Lu!

About how to explain and end the civil strife, about the stubborn resistance of Fei Yi and Meng, and about the future of Lu State. Doesn't he intend to discuss with himself?

Finally, after waiting anxiously all night, the next day, Zhao Wuxi sent someone.

...

For the position of inspector, it seems to outsiders that he is always running around and patrolling, which is very hard. But Kan Zhi liked it very much. He liked to see those doctors with fat brains humiliating him.

And this time, Zhao Wuxi came to Ji's palace to convey the news, and he was also very useful. Instead of the usual, the clerks who were guarding the door of Ji's family could also yell at him, "ru", "er" and so on. The salutation flew toward his face with spittle.

But today, even when the state of Lu is in power, the suzerain of the Ji family can only show a respectful appearance, and the eldest son of Ji's concubine is even more "child me" and is very cordial.

"Because their clan is absolutely continuous, it all depends on the master's thoughts, and it all depends on what I will say next..."

Kan Zhi felt great, he took a sip of thin wine, and said lightly: "Don't worry, Da Situ, Mrs. Ji is the minister of the state of Lu, and has a very high popularity, and the general has to rely on him. The isolation from the outside world is actually to protect you and the others, according to his original idea, after the turmoil in the Lu Kingdom is over, the Ji family will not only be able to return to the court, but also retain the title!"

Even if Ji Sunsi's palace is deep, he can't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and Ji Sun Fei is even more delighted and asks: "Is this true?"

"Of course it's true!" Kan Zhi finds it more and more interesting, yes, let them think they are out of danger and safe, and then let them despair... This taste is like raccoon slaves playing with big mice, fun!

Ji Sunfei was very happy, but Ji Sunsi was not so naive, and kept looking at Kan Zhi coldly, waiting for his next words.

Kan Zhi was not annoyed at being seen through, and after a while, he said slowly: "This is the original intention of the general, but the envoy of Jin does not agree."

Sure enough, Ji Sunfei's face suddenly stiffened: "What does this mean?"

"The people of Jin have determined that the commander-in-chief of the Great Situ and the commander attacked the lord of our family. In name, he fell into the four capitals. In fact, he wanted to wait for the opportunity to collude with the people of Qi to cause chaos and betray Jin..."

Ji Sunfei was a little panicked, "This, where does this come from?" He looked at Ji Sunsi: "Father?"

Ji Sunsi didn't say a word, but his heart sank to the bottom, and those things were still found.

Kan Zhi thought the appearance of the father and son was very interesting: "Zihuan still doesn't know? The silk books written by Qihou to Da Situ, as well as the bribes for those beautiful jade jewelry, have been found out and made public. The ruling of a country actually colluded. The people of Qi, who framed the loyal ministers who defended the borders of the country, really shocked the whole country..."

Ji Sunfei's face turned ashes, and Ji Sunsi didn't bother to deny that Ji's family had always been in contact with Qi people, and the Jiagu meeting was facilitated by him. Those letters and silk books were indeed related, but at that time, who would have expected today what.

Kan Zhi said: "The state of Jin will not forgive betrayal, and the great Situ should know this. At that time, the Jin people had detained Ji Wenzi, Meng Xianzi, uncle Muzi, Ji Wuzi and four ministers, and almost killed them. , not to mention that the evidence is conclusive... Han Zi, a traveler from Jin State, even angrily suggested that the entire Ji family should be escorted to Jin State and handed over to the Marquis of Jin for disposal."

"How can this be, how can this be!" the son exclaimed. Ji Sunsi also knows that if this is the case, the Ji family is finished.

Kan Zhi didn't have enough fun, and said again: "But the General Nian is the pillar of Lu for a hundred years in the Ji family. I have repeatedly pleaded with the Jin envoy, asking him to forgive Ji's..."

"This..." Ji Sunfei was young after all, and he was played by Kan Zhi in applause without knowing it, but Ji Sunsi couldn't stand it anymore, he shouted: "Fat. You go down first, let me and Da The general's messenger will talk alone!"

...

After Ji Sunfei left the hall reluctantly and closed the wooden door, Ji Sunsi said slowly, "Just finish what you haven't said yet."

Kan Zhi was rather bored, and straightened his clothes and said: "The general can let Ji Shi, he only pursues the first evil... Da Situ, you are the first evil..."

Ji Sunsi laughed: "Zhao Qing's eyes are hot, it should be the ruling position in my hands... How can you be in charge of the country if you don't be Zheng Qing? If the name is not right, the words will not go well. If I am in one day, Ji His party members will have the backbone, and he will not be able to sleep peacefully every day."

Kan Zhi stopped acting, he sneered: "Da Situ understands very well, but he overestimates himself."

Ji Sunsi said with the last trace of fantasy: "I voluntarily resigned from the post of Da Situ, moved to Xiaoyi by the Yishui River, and never entered Qufu. Can Zhao Qing let me live this life?"

It's really a dead end, and Kan Zhi doesn't know whether to laugh or pity, he only knows. Only when these old princes and nobles fall, can a sage like myself be able to take part in the division of their wreckage and have a place in the state of Lu!

"Da Situ, stop it. This matter is out of your hands."

He said what Zhao Wuxi had instructed him to convey: "The general only gives you two choices, do you remember how Chengji treated Father Qing and Uncle Ya? Please choose the same as the Chief Situ, then, Mrs. Ji The blood-eating general can follow. Having said that, Kan Zhi leaves!"

Hand in hand. Ignoring Ji Sunsi, who was sitting in the same place, Kan Zhi paced out a few steps and walked to the door where Ji Sunfei was still eavesdropping. If you are still hesitant tomorrow morning, then don’t blame my master! If you can continue it, you can also stop it!”

He smiled cruelly: "I believe Da Situ is a decisive person."

...

The night was gloomy, and the cold wind was blowing outside the house, accompanied by the mournful cries of the vertical people and concubines. No matter how tight the walls and doors of the palace are, they can't stop the slightest bit of wind from leaking in, causing more than a hundred candles on the bronze lamp stand inside to sway.

In the candlelight, Ji Sunsi untied his bun and let his hair loose, staring at the two things in front of him in a daze.

There is a clear glass of wine in the lacquer plate on the left, and a white cloth tape is piled under the table on the right.

Just a few hours ago, Zhao Wuxi had sent someone to inform him of the choice: Do you remember how Chengji treated Father Qing and Uncle Ya back then?

He smiled bitterly and said, "Zhao Wuxi wants me to commit suicide..."

How could Ji Sunsi not know what this means? At that time, Duke Huan of Lu had a total of four sons, the eldest son of Lu Zhuanggong, the eldest son of Qingfu, the second son of Shuya, the youngest son Jiyou, and Jiyou's posthumous title was Chengji, from which Ji's name was derived.

Duke Zhuang of Lu fell ill and was about to die, so he asked his younger brother Shuya who should continue the throne after his death. Shuya replied: "One succession and one succession is the law of the state of Lu. The sons are too young, so why not? Pass it on to the concubine brother Qingfu." Lu Zhuanggong wanted to pass the throne to his son, so he was very unhappy, and he invited Ji You to take care of the orphan, and wanted to entrust his son to him, and also asked Ji You to help solve the two problems of Qingfu and Shuya. scourge.

So Ji You sent a soldier to arrest Shu Ya, and asked Wu Zhu to give him a bottle of poisonous wine, and said: "If you drink this wine, your descendants will have a place in the state of Lu, if you don't drink it, not only you I'm going to die, and there will be no descendants who donate blood and food after death!" Shu Ya was forced to be helpless, drank poisonous wine, and died soon...

After the death of Duke Zhuang of Lu, Father Qing still launched a coup d'etat and killed Dang Xinjun's nephew, but it ended in failure. He fled to the State of Ju, but the State of Ju accepted Ji You's wealth and sent him back to the State of Lu. . Father Qing begged his younger brother to forgive him halfway, but was rejected. When the messenger came back, he brought a white silk ribbon, so he could only find a tree and hang himself.

Ji You killed Qingfu and Shuya, but kept their children, which is the origin of Meng and Shusun. Although Ji Clan became stronger, he packaged the black-bellied friend Ji as a righteous image in Lu's "Spring and Autumn", but the fact that he killed his brother could not be washed away.

Ji Sunsi suddenly thought: Perhaps, this is the curse of Qingfu and Uncle Ya before they died? Is it the fate buried one hundred and fifty years ago? Today, I finally want to borrow Zhao Wuxi's hand to let Ji You's descendants bear all this?

Ji's candle is definitely the next one, just look at tonight...

The wine on Ji Sunsi's left is poisoned wine, and it was dipped in the feathers of a poisonous bird~www.wuxiahere.com~. The one-zhang white silk on the right is not for wearing. It is tightly woven and of strong quality, and it can wrap a person's neck firmly and suffocate them to death.

Which to choose? Is it Uncle Ya's method of death or Qing's father's method of death? Ji Sunsi knew that his time was running out, and he had to make a decision before dawn, otherwise the entire Ji family would suffer disaster.

His trembling hand stretched out to the poisonous wine on the left, and he specifically instructed the house witch to make the poison stronger when preparing it, at least stronger than the one Uncle Ya drank, and it didn't take a few hours to die.

But suddenly, the hall door was pushed open with a bang.

"Father!" With the wind blowing in, a girl in a plain red dress staggered over, poured poisonous wine, grabbed Ji Sunsi's hand tightly, and sobbed in his arms.

"Ji Ji doesn't want his father to die!" (To be continued.)

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