A mere doctor from Qin State knew so much secret information about him. He even knew such a top-secret matter as Toyoda deliberately poisoned him.
Can he still be just a little doctor?
No, obviously he is not.
"Sir, sir, you have been waiting for Li here for a long time. Isn't it just to play tricks with Li here?"
"Please give me some advice, sir."
Obviously, what Li Ran wants to know now depends entirely on what Yihe can tell him.
So he bowed his hands, just like a younger generation asking for advice from their sages.
Seeing this, Yi He looked slightly calm, and his eyes immediately became indifferent.
"Haha, since you are proficient in Zhou rites, you should know that since the rise of Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Gong has made rituals and music and annotated the "Book of Changes". Since then, the four professions of witchcraft, medicine, divination, and music have become the order of ritual and music, and they have regulated all people according to the way of heaven. , respect the principles of heaven and admonish all kings. They go up to the nobles and teach the common people."
Now what the doctor said was that "the Duke of Zhou established rituals to bring peace to the world." This is actually true. Speaking of witchcraft, medicine, divination, music, and even historians from various countries, they are indeed important components of the so-called "Zhou Rites".
Because at the beginning of the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty, this group of people was like the so-called "big judges" in later generations, and they were the authority to interpret the "Way of Heaven." At the same time, it is an important institution used by Duke Zhou to control various vassal states and understand their first-hand intelligence.
To understand it from the perspective of later generations, it means that it not only focuses on the "ideological and political" work of various countries, but also focuses on the "supervision" work.
However, the problem is not that there is anything wrong with what Yihe said. The real question is, how does what he said relate to his current "inquiry"?
At this point, the doctor paused again, and then let out a long sigh:
"Hey...it's a pity that Zhou Daozhong has died, and the etiquette has been ruined and music has collapsed. Since King Ping, we and other orderly followers have no longer attached themselves to Zhou."
"However, fortunately, the way of heaven is unbroken. Although Zong Zhou collapsed, the ritual and music education has gone through for hundreds of years, and everyone in the world still relies on me as a person of order. The nobles of various countries and all matters big and small are also asked by us. . Therefore, what we, the Four Orders Guards, have seen and heard is very extensive. In addition, the duties of our Four Orders Guards are essentially to connect branches with the same spirit and communicate with each other. Therefore, the words of our advice are timely. There are still many successes today. This is definitely not because we have the power of divination, but it is actually the result of careful calculation!"
It turns out that although the hereditary positions of witchcraft, medicine, divination, music, etc. are gradually disappearing with the decline of royal power, this does not mean that this group of people has completely disappeared.
On the contrary, people like them can still roam around and spread out in the wilds to this day, so their power is not small.
In the terms of future generations, this is actually equivalent to a large top-down intelligence network, and most people in it can benefit from it.
"Oh? So, this is your way of survival now?"
Li Ran heard the sound, with a slightly thoughtful look on his face.
Yihe couldn't help but nodded and said:
"Haha, it's really helpless. Today's world is declining, and people's hearts are not as old as they used to be. If we, the four guardians, want to continue to stand in the world without relying on Zong Zhou, this is the only way to survive."
So, in the final analysis, as the old saying goes, there is strength in numbers.
Although witchcraft, medicine, divination, music, etc. are no longer what they were when Zong Zhou was at his peak in the Spring and Autumn Period, they are better because they have more people, and after all, noble people have more to rely on when making decisions. Therefore, they move to the upper levels and naturally get There is also more information.
Later, when these people communicate with each other, they will know more.
With this foundation, they then show off some metaphysics and make some deductions to help the powerful or the people make decisions. This has become a unique way of making a living.
It is precisely because of this that Yihe is so familiar with Li Ran's origins, and also knows very well about the deliberate poisoning of Zhongfeng Duan in Zhengyi.
"So it turns out that..."
This was the first time even Li Ran had heard of these things, and he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
"Then... Mr. deliberately said that sentence in front of the Marquis of Jin today: 'A good minister is about to die' in order to lure Li into trouble?"
It was obvious that what Cai Yihe said in the main hall was a set-up.
Yihe was waiting for him outside the post house from the beginning, which showed that Yihe had already had this plan.
However, Li Ran is still confused as to what kind of plan he has here.
"Haha, my lord is smart, which is rare in the world. If that's the case, then I'll speak out."
"Although your Excellency is young, you are now deeply involved in the world, and most of the people you meet are powerful people, such as the uncles and grandsons of Lu, Zheng's son Chan, and Jin's uncle Xiang. These powerful people now have deep trust in you. Your Majesty's plan Most of them have similar interests."
"However, the dignitaries of various countries, regardless of Qin and Jin, are mostly self-interested. These people only seek for one country, not for the whole world. Your Excellency has lofty aspirations, and only benefits one side. I am afraid it is not your pattern."
At this point, Yi He suddenly stopped, and his sharp eyes rested on Li Ran's face.
This was not the first time that Li Ran had heard such naked praise. It would be unrealistic to say that because of this little praise, Li Ran could forget everything.
"Haha, sir, you are so complimentary, but I feel so ashamed that I don't deserve it."
Along with these words of praise, Li Ran also heard another meaning of Yihe.
"My lord, there is no need to be modest. Since I am waiting here specially to greet you today, I must have some considerations."
"In today's world, there are frequent wars among the princes and countries. The countries attack each other, and the common people are in ruins. Since you have traveled among the countries, you must have seen and heard about this."
"If you don't give up, I can serve as your envoy. With our help, your work in various countries will be smoother. I don't know what you mean?"
Yes, Yi He deliberately attracted Li Ran's attention in front of the Marquis of Jin, and waited for Li Ran's arrival at the post house, just to get Li Ran to join his group.
They have the first-hand intelligence information in the world. If they really get this help, it will be like adding more power to Li Ran.
Of course, the main reason is that the banner they put up is also very noble: "Not for one country, but for the world."
That means that in their eyes, both Qin Jin and Qi Chu are treated equally. They will not forget their purpose just because they are each their own master.
This is somewhat consistent with Li Ran's "postmodern concept".
"Wait a minute, then why did you find Li? Li is already so popular now?"
Even Li Ran couldn't help but look a little excited about this kind of wooing, but it was just excitement. His thoughts were still very clear.
Facing Yi He's wooing, Li Ran was secretly happy. After all, it is a very fulfilling thing to be recognized by others.
But after all, he still didn't know what kind of organization the group Yi He was talking about was? Or what kind of organization is it?
These days, various intelligence organizations and spy networks are criss-crossing various countries. This is nothing new. Just like the Ji family, Shu Niu and Feng Duan who had already formed a relationship with him, Li Ran, there was obviously a huge and as yet unknown force hidden behind these three people.
As a time traveler, Li Ran naturally understood better that the Mohist family that was about to be born had originally stood out from these organizations.
