Although Zichan has not learned anything else about Li Ran, he has heard that the new Lord of Lu was secretly established by Shusun Bao and Li Ran. Although he is not sure, he has heard about it.
And now after attending the meeting in Pingqiu, Zichan is naturally more convinced of this. Otherwise, how could someone like Shu Xiang, who strongly supports the revival of the public office, come together with Li Ran?
Li Ran strategized and severely damaged the Ji family. In Zichan's view, it was not just because of his duty, nor for the so-called "friendship between gentlemen", but because of Marquis Lu.
In this way, Li Ran's purpose in dealing with Ji's family became less simple.
Because on the surface, Marquis Lu is Ji's puppet. But if Li Ran attacked the Ji family, wouldn't Marquis Lu become his puppet? In other words, become Shu Sunbao's puppet?
To put it another way, could Li Ran's purpose in dealing with the Ji family just be to transfer the monarchy of Lu to another person, rather than to return the monarchy to the monarch?
Zichan wanted to know whether Li Ran had planned to do this.
Because Zichan is also a politician, and he has experienced too many political hardships since he was a child. I have also seen too many people who will do anything for power. Even though these people don't seem to be such "little people" at first.
As for those such as Ji Sunsu and Han Qi, as the actual chief ministers of the vassal states, without exception, they all regard the interests of their own clan as their ultimate consideration. And almost never consider the interests of the country as a whole.
The interests of the clan and the interests of the country have been unified concepts for hundreds of years. A powerful country must have a powerful Qing clan to assist it.
Whether it is Duke Huan of Qi's "participating in his country" or Duke Wen of Jin's "three armies and six ministers", this is the case without exception.
But for now, it is obvious that there are more opposites between the two.
Nowadays, all vassal states are facing such a dilemma: a powerful family of ministers and officials has not played an important role in promoting the country. On the contrary, it has made the authority of each official office worse and worse, so that the people's hearts are turned upside down and the current situation is unstable. .
The Chen family of Qi, the Liuqing of Jin, the Sanhuan of Lu, and the Qimu of Zheng. This is true even for the Sun family of Wei and the Xiang and Hua families of Song.
As for Zichan, although he was also a member of the Seven Mu of Zheng State, his ideals were not here.
During his time in power, he carried out Qiu Fu, worked on fields, carried out his studies and entered into politics, selected talents to be used, and cracked down on powerful people. All kinds of political measures were for the overall benefit of Zheng Guo.
Therefore, he is a person with noble sentiments and lofty ambitions, but at the same time, he is an existence that is incompatible with the people around him.
It is impossible for such a person to associate with people like Ji Sunsu and Han Qi. Naturally, it is also impossible for such a person to associate with "a person who wants to control the monarchy of Lu and make the Marquis of Lu a puppet."
The person before was Ji Sunsu, what about Li Ran? What kind of thing is he? Whether he is an enemy or a friend is unknown.
Zichan looked at Li Ran with a hint of doubt. Although this person had obtained Shuxiang's approval, Zichan was not Shuxiang after all. He was more alert than Shuxiang.
"A year ago, before Prince Zhou sent people to send me out of Luoyi, he told me, 'If the king's rule is not prosperous, the people will suffer.' I have been favored by the prince and have entrusted him with it, and I dare not forget it for a moment."
"If it is said that assisting the Marquis of Lu is entirely due to the friendship and duty of a gentleman, it is better to say that the reason for assisting the Marquis of Lu is because of my heart."
"So the doctor doesn't have to worry that he will become someone like Ji Sunsu in the future. He won't have the ability, and he won't be interested in it either. In this world, if you can be happy and at ease, how can you be so locked up by having authority?"
Li Ran said calmly, his face calm and calm.
Once upon a time, for a moment, he also thought about becoming a person like Ji Sunsu, with all the power and influence.
But when he recalled what he said at the Xialiuhe rally, he immediately killed this idea in the cradle.
Before he found an ideal system, power was just a shackle to him, a restriction that restricted his free exploration.
Yes, it is freedom.
His coming into this world was not something he could decide on his own. But even so, he didn't want to put himself in heavy shackles. Since you are alive, you should open your eyes and take a look.
"Life in the world... be happy and at ease..."
Zichan murmured to himself, chewing it playfully before looking up at Li Ran.
"Haha, this is easy to say. But it is so difficult to regard profits as garbage. And in life, there are many adversities, which can be described in non-canonical terms. Birth, old age, illness and death, farmers and merchants are worried, and everyone has his own discomfort. Therefore. , this idea of 'freedom' is probably just a lie."
"but......"
At this point, Zichan changed the subject and his expression suddenly became serious.
“But since Ziming’s ambition is not in power, where do you think he will go in the future?”
"Although the Lu State is small, it is also a place of right and wrong. The Ji family will not let it go after being hit hard like this. Even if Shusun Bao protects you, I am afraid that you will not be able to avoid this trouble."
After all, it was Li Ran who was the mastermind behind the attack against the Ji family. The Ji family suffered such heavy losses, all thanks to Li Ran. In this case, how could the Ji family spare him lightly?
"Doctor, you don't have to worry about me. A gentleman does something and doesn't do something. Since I have acted like this, I have already anticipated everything. Why should I be afraid of the Ji family's revenge?"
Everyone understands that he and the Ji family are now in a fight to the death. If that's the case, what else does he have to fear?
However, Zichan looked pleased when he heard this, as if Li Ran's answer was exactly what he wanted.
"Ziming has great ambitions, and his courage and insight are first-rate. No matter where he is, his future will be limitless."
"If Zi Ming is willing, Qiao can find a place for Zi Ming to live in Zheng. I wonder what Zi Ming wants?"
After learning about Li Ran's true purpose in Lu State, Zichan felt a pity for Li Ran's talent in front of him. There are many talented people in the world, but there are not many people with both good intentions and strategies like Li Ran.
The results of dealing with Ji's this time were right in front of him, and Ji's fate could already be expected. And Li Ran completed such a layout as Bai Shou, even his son had to admire him.
The State of Zheng now needs exactly such talents!
"Hey, is Dr. Zichan inviting brother Ziming to our country of Zheng?"
"Okay! Le'er has this idea too!"
Just as the two were talking, Ji Le and Ji Xian walked in from outside the yard. They happened to hear what Zi Chan said and immediately danced with joy.
The head priest of the Ji clan still stood respectfully aside, with a hint of worry on his face, but did not express any opinion on this.
Hearing that both of them invited him to go to Zheng State, even Li Ran couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"However, there are still some things that have not been resolved in the Lu country, and I am afraid that I will let down the doctor's good intentions..."
After the words fell, he cast a very apologetic look at Ji Le again.
Although he severely wounded the Ji family this time, the Ji family was a clan with deep roots in the Lu State. As the saying goes, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Marquis Lu wants to truly take power and suppress the Ji family, but given the current situation, he still lacks the strength to do so.
Therefore, he still has to return to the State of Lu and complete the follow-up matters.
Hearing the sound, Zichan smiled slightly, but he didn't feel disappointed. Instead, he was happy. His little mouth pouted, looking a little disappointed.
"If that's the case, then it won't be too late to discuss it after Ziming's affairs in the state of Lu are over."
Zichan stood up and bowed his hands towards Li Ran. This was a great gift, and Li Ran naturally had to stand up and return the gift.
After leaving Ji's villa, Ji Le accompanied Li Ran back to Guanyi. Ji Le was a little depressed along the way and never spoke to Li Ran.
It turned out that after meeting her father in Jin this time, she was going to return to Zheng with her father. Naturally, he could no longer go to Lu State with Li Ran.
She originally thought that Dr. Zichan and her father could bring Li Ran back to the State of Zheng, but who knew that Li Ran actually refused them. As a result, she returned to the State of Zheng, while Li Ran was in the State of Lu. Who could predict the day they would see each other again? ?
"Don't worry. After I finish handling the affairs of Lu State, I will go to Zheng State to see you."
"When I left Luoyi, I originally planned to travel around. I won't stay in one place for a long time. This world is so big, I still want to take a good look."
These words are almost the same as what he said when he refused Yang Yanji's recruitment, except that Yang Yanji is a sensible person, and Ji Le's way of thinking is obviously different from Yang Yanji. She doesn't care about "reasons". She just felt that if Li Ran didn't go to Zheng Guo, that would be...
"Hmph! I don't believe your nonsense!"
The little head tilted and the little mouth pouted, and it was obvious that Ji Le's face was very dissatisfied.
Li Ran helplessly spread his hands and said:
"Why is this a lie... What I said is all true. Do you think that with such a big event happening just after Lu Hou ascended the throne, the country of Lu can live in peace? Although Dr. Shusun is here, he is still a Sanhuan after all. One. Being caught between the Marquis of Lu and the Ji family is very inconvenient. If I don't go back to help, how can I live up to the kindness of the former prince?"
Hearing Li Ran mention Tai Ziye, Ji Le's expression improved slightly. I just heard her mumble and said rather resentfully:
"Then...you can't lie! After the affairs of Lu State are over, you have to go to Zheng State to see me."
Li Ran nodded immediately and said:
"Of course, it's the puppies who lie."
As he spoke, Li Ran stretched out the little finger of his right hand habitually.
Ji Le looked at him with a confused look and said:
"What is this for?"
Only then did Li Ran react and immediately explained:
"Oh...this...this is the custom of the previous dynasty that I saw in ancient books. It is said that as long as two people agree to each other, they must hook up with each other. In this case, the agreement will remain unchanged for a hundred years."
Hearing this, Ji Le immediately extended his right hand, and the two made a hook-drawing agreement for the first time in history.
Of course, whether it's the first time or not, it's just possible.
…
After that, Li Ran returned to the State of Lu alone. Before leaving, he visited Yang Tongue again. After confirming Han Qi's current attitude towards Ji Sunsu, he left with peace of mind.
However, before he returned to Qufu, he heard that the Ji family had sent people to return the cities of Ju and Zhu. Zifujiao was sent to Jin to lobby.
It was several decades later when he arrived in Qufu.
During this period of time, the Ji family sent more than ten groups of envoys to the Jin State. In order to rescue Ji Sunsu, the Ji family spared no effort, but they all returned without success. Coupled with the change in the direction of the wind in the Lu Kingdom's court, people in the Ji clan were also panicked for a while.
And all of this was done by Li Ran. After Ji Sunyiru heard that Li Ran had returned to Qufu, his murderous intention suddenly returned.
"This guy is finally back!"
"This time, the Marquis of Jin is here in person, and I, Ji Sun Yiru, want him to die without a burial place!"
Ji Sunyiru looked at the northern sky with a look of resentment on his face and gritted his teeth.
His informant in Jin State had already passed the news back. Although Ji Sun Yiru could not fully understand the details, he could guess pretty much even by guessing.
All of this must be inseparable from Li Ran.
If it were said that he wanted to kill Li Ran before, it was because of personal grudges. So this time, with "family feuds and family feuds" all rolled into one, nothing can stop him anymore.
