Under Guoshen's insistence, the common people never accepted a penny, and those common people were helpless.
Afterwards, Li Ran and Sun Wu kept guarding the mourning hall for the past three days, never leaving even half a step.
Li Ran was convinced that Zichan was honest and determined to bury him sparingly, so he naturally gave up the idea of persuading Guo Shen, and stopped thinking about how to bury Zichan in a grand ceremony.
This was done for three days. On the fourth day, Zichan was put into the simple coffin. Then he was carried out by the servants of the mansion, and he was to be buried on Xingshan Mountain.
During the three days when Zichan's body was laid to rest, it snowed heavily for three days. The sky and the earth were all white, making people feel as if the sky was also grieving for Zichan's departure.
When we left Zhengyi, we saw a team of people standing on both sides of the road. The team could not be seen to the end, and no one took a step back in the wind and snow.
There were old people, sick and disabled people, as well as women, children, and children in the crowd. Many of them were shivering with cold, and many of them were crying and crying.
And not only the common people, but also merchants came to give them away.
In the funeral procession, You Ji, Duan Yin, Si Zhuan, Gongsun Xie and Liang Zhi were also among them. Zichan's funeral was supposed to be simple, but he never imagined that it would be so "luxurious".
In fact, Zheng Boning later learned that Zichan's family had no money for him to organize the funeral, so he wanted to provide assistance in the name of the country, but Guoshen always insisted on complying with his father's last wish.
Although Zheng Boning appeared to be mourning Zichan's death, he actually didn't know the seriousness of it at all, and he might even be secretly happy.
In his eyes, it was just the death of a powerful minister in power.
As long as he is still in the position of king, if he is replaced by a minister in power, he may have more say. And this is not a bad thing for him!
Li Ran and Sun Wu had walked in the funeral procession for several miles, but the number of people kneeling on both sides did not decrease, but instead increased.
Li Ran was surprised when he saw this scene. His son had a virtuous reputation and was well known to the world. He was highly respected among the people and the Mu clan.
Moreover, since Feng Duan had also been in power for a period of time before, people would naturally compare the two. From this, Zichan's good governance became even more prominent.
Although Zichan's new policy inevitably has some flaws, compared with Fengduan, the people and merchants can truly feel Zichan's benevolence and righteousness in doing good to the people.
Therefore, for them, Zichan's departure was like the sky falling. For a time, all the men, women, and children in Zheng Yi came out of the city to see him off. When the coffin arrived in front of them, they all knelt down and cried bitterly.
After the coffin moved forward for a certain distance, the people behind it rushed to the front to wait. They really couldn't bear to leave Zichan.
"Master Zichan just left us! Who can we rely on in the future!"
"Doctor Zichan, go slowly...I'm waiting to escort Dr. Zichan..."
"Doctor Zichan...wuwuwu..."
Some people were already crying and speechless.
It snowed heavily, the weather was severe, and the road was not easy to walk, but people didn't care. They kept seeing each other off for ten miles, and the ten-mile long street still couldn't stop the people from saying goodbye.
When they reached the river near Xingshan Mountain, the men took off their jade pendants and threw them into the river. The women took off their jade pendants and threw them into the river. Some people also threw in their money.
While these people were throwing things away, they were talking plausibly.
"Doctor Zichan, if you don't have money during your lifetime, don't live in too much hardship there. I hope you will accept these wishes!"
For a time, under the glow of the jewels, brilliant colors could appear from time to time in the green river water, which could be described as golden waves.
Since then, this river has been called Jinshui River, and this is the origin of Jinshui River in Zhengzhou today.
When the coffin arrived at Xingshan Mountain, the road up the mountain was not easy. Later, Guoshen, Li Ran and others helped the coffin, and then it managed to reach the top of the mountain.
Because of the frozen soil, the grave had already been dug, and the loose soil next to it was already frozen.
The Chinese ginseng had no choice but to carry the soil halfway up the mountain with a basket on his back. When the people who brought it here saw it, they stepped forward to help. Without tools, they grabbed it with their hands. Naturally, Li Ran and Sun Wu were among them.
It is precisely "the tombs of overseas Chinese are spread out across the land, and the wells are drained thousands of feet. An inch of the heart is as red as the setting sun."
Li Ran also sincerely admires Guoshen. Guoshen is strict with himself and does not rely on his father's reputation for personal gain. This kind of conduct is really rare in today's large Qing family.
Even Sun Wu couldn't help but said:
"Sir, Dr. Zichan is a noble and upright man, and his family tradition is so upright! His son is also like a great man, doing everything for his own benefit. This is really rare!"
Li Ran couldn't help but nodded when he heard this.
"Yes! It is not easy to do this! Zichan sets a benchmark for future generations, serves as a minister and a father, and is an example! We still have a lot to learn!"
Sun Wu was silent for a moment, but then added:
"It's just... Doctor Zichan is really hurting me by being like this!"
"Doctor Zichan has been adhering to the principle of 'self-denial' throughout his life, which is indeed not easy!"
You Ji on the side sighed:
"Doctor Zichan will be admired by future generations, and we will all feel ashamed!"
Therefore, there is also a poem in later generations:
Gongsun Yiai’s holy gate is pushed,
Discussing the principles of learning must also discuss talents.
It is a good idea to have strong relations with neighbors in a small country.
This person is here to save you!
By the time Zichan was buried, it was already afternoon, and the sky had cleared up again, and the sun was setting on the top of Xingshan Mountain. When the sun first appeared after the snow, it turned out to be very beautiful for a moment above Zichan's graveyard!
"Xingshan Evening Photo" is not only one of the eight scenic spots in Xinzheng, but also one of the eight scenic spots in Changge.
According to folklore, the sun and moon shine on the liver and gallbladder when a child is born, and the sun and moon shine on the liver and gallbladder after death. Therefore, whenever night falls, there is still a red sun on the top of Xingshan Mountain that illuminates the tomb of Zheng Xiang, who loved the people like a son.
Others say that sometimes when it clears up after a rain and the sun sets in the west, a rosy red sun as big as a pan will still appear above Zichan's tomb, and then disappear in the blink of an eye.
Although these are bizarre, they all express the people's admiration for Zichan. It also confirms the principle that "those who love the people will always be loved by the people."
Later generations have poems to prove it:
The lonely city of Qi'er takes pictures of Daqiang,
Officials and overseas Chinese are responsible for all aspects.
A career that lasts for thousands of years will go down in history.
It still reflects the setting sun with its afterglow.
After Zichan was buried, when Li Ran and others were coming down the mountain, they looked back and felt desolation come to their hearts again. Their noses were sore and they were almost on the verge of tears.
From then on, Zichan will never be seen again, and Zichan will also enter the dust of history.
In the long river of history, Zichan is like a bright pearl. Thousands of years later, it is still so dazzling and respected and loved by the world.
On the way back, Li Ran said nothing and thought for a long time. With the death of Zichan, it can be said that Zheng State has entered a new era, and the challenges it faces are undoubtedly huge.
Youji actually felt a little uneasy. He was a staunch supporter of Zichan. However, because his predecessor was too good, this added a bit of pressure to him.
Li Ran and Sun Wu returned to the manor on the outskirts of Zhengyi. Ji Le saw Li Ran's downcast expression and knew that it was difficult for him. He held him with one hand and gently leaned his head on Li Ran's shoulder.
Li Ran gently stroked her black hair and forced a smile:
"fun……"
After Li Ran came back and saw Ji Le, his depression in the past few days was slightly relieved, and his tenderness suddenly emerged. Ji Le stepped forward, smiled and shook his head:
"My husband has been guarding the body of the childbirth doctor for three days. Is he really tired?"
(End of chapter)
