When Sun Wu heard this, he also felt sad.
Now, as he enters his prime and is tempered by war after war, his views on military affairs are becoming more and more sophisticated.
Logically speaking, after experiencing so many life, separation and death, he should not still be so emotional.
However, since Owl Wing's death, Sun Wu has also been deeply aware of the impermanence of life.
And if he helps Wu to destroy Chu this time, there will be no shortage of wars, and the difficulty will not be easy. Even though he had gone through hundreds of battles, he couldn't predict whether he would come back alive.
"Young uncle, you and I have become acquainted. If we are destined to meet again in the future, we will meet again. However, there is one thing you need to remember. After Wu leaves, you must pay more attention to Gong Eryue!"
Fan Li was obviously stunned for a moment. He knew that Sun Wu had a deep prejudice against Gong Eryue, but he also understood that he had good intentions.
"Brother Changqing, I'll take care of you, please don't worry."
Sun Wu continued:
"If anything happens here, please inform Yu Wu in time, young uncle! Even if there are all kinds of difficulties and dangers, Wu will definitely rush back!"
Fan Li also nodded.
"Well, Li has taken note of what Brother Changqing said. Brother Changqing, just go and do your important things! By the way, when will Brother Changqing set off?"
Sun Wu replied:
"It's probably tomorrow... Actually... Now that Le Zisheng's case has not been solved, Wu is still a little worried and feels very uneasy..."
"Brother Changqing, Li will continue to investigate this matter, and Li will definitely get to the bottom of it!"
Sun Wu also knew that this case was not easy to detect, so he had to say:
"Then...it's hard work, young uncle."
Sun Wu first inspected the Li Mansion and found that in Gong Eryue's room, Liguang was sitting in front of the window, holding a book and reading seriously. Gong Eryue, on the other hand, was sitting by the side, threading a needle and thread in her hand, and looking at her with a smile.
When Sun Wu saw this scene, he couldn't help but waver in his thoughts for a moment, and thought to himself:
"Am I really wrong? Her love for Guang'er doesn't seem to be fake... No, that's probably why sir, he let down his guard against this woman! And because of this, Gong'er Yue... ...It seems even more dangerous..."
Sun Wu felt that he could no longer think about this matter and hurried back to his room.
In fact, at that moment, Sun Wu even had murderous intentions towards Gong Eryue.
He originally wanted to get rid of this trouble for Li Ran and the others before he left. However, when he saw the harmonious scene between Gong Eryue and Liguang, he changed his mind and finally decided not to make the move.
After all, if he really did this, the friendship between him and Li Ran would probably be severed.
What's more, he also watched Liguang grow up. Of course he knew that today's Liguang has actually gradually accepted Gong Eryue, and even replaced her mother's position in her heart.
And how could he bear to make Liguang sad again?
Sun Wu was lying on the bed, his mind was full of chaos. Anyway, he couldn't sleep, so he simply got up, picked up his pen and wrote something else on the slip.
…
On the other side, Li Ran has been thinking about Wu and Chu after Sun Wu retired.
In fact, he had known that Sun Wu and Wu Yuan would get together sooner or later. However, he never thought that this day would come so quickly.
"Hey... Birds can fly in the sky, and fish can leap in the sea. Changqing's years of experience may have prepared him for this big event. In that case, how can I restrain him?"
Li Ran closed his eyes and tried to calm himself down, but he couldn't do it...
Early the next morning, Sun Wu came to visit him again. Li Ran knew that he was probably here to say goodbye this time.
Therefore, Li Ran's mood was somewhat heavy.
At this moment, Li Ran suddenly felt that he was a little older again. Witnessing his close relatives, teachers and friends all passing away one after another, and now that Sun Wu was leaving him again, Li Ran couldn't help but feel sad.
Sun Wu and Wu Yuan came together to meet Li Ran. After greeting each other, Sun Wu suddenly bowed his head again.
"Sir, Zixu and I have agreed to leave at noon today! I am here to say goodbye to you, sir!"
Upon seeing this, Li Ran stepped forward to help Sun Wu up, and reluctantly said:
"Changqing... you and I are brothers, why do we need to pay such a big courtesy? Please get up quickly, please get up quickly!"
Sun Wu stood up and choked with sobs:
"Mr. Wu Sui has been with us for more than 20 years. Mr. Wu Meiqi will never forget the kindness he gave me! I am reluctant to say goodbye today. I would also like to ask you...don't blame me..."
Li Ran heard Sun Wu's passionate words, but he forced a smile and said:
"Haha, Changqing, you don't have to be like this. You are going to the Kingdom of Wu this time to do something big! Brother, I am really happy for Changqing! But... Zixu, Changqing, I also have something to tell you. , please both of you listen carefully."
Li Ran first led the two of them to sit down, and then heard Li Ran also speak to Sun Wu sincerely:
"What you two will do in the future will be earth-shaking great achievements. If it comes to pass, it will be enough to leave your name in history! However, you two need to remember that after it is accomplished, you must retreat bravely and must not be greedy for temporary fame and fortune. Ah! You two must remember...remember!"
Sun Wu heard what Li Ran said and knew that these words were what Li Ran had learned throughout his life, so he responded directly:
"Wu... remember it! Wu Zi should bear in mind what Mr. Wu said!"
But the Wu member on the side did not comment on this and only said:
"Well, thank you sir."
The Wu member only said thank you, and his attitude was obvious.
Li Ran sighed inwardly, but said no more.
At this time, Sun Wu said again:
"Then... what are your plans for the future, sir?"
Li Ran pondered for a moment:
"I will stay here for the time being. The apricot forest environment is elegant. I can also concentrate on continuing to compile the unfinished [Spring and Autumn], and I can spend more time with Guang'er. Haha, it's quite leisurely..."
Sun Wu disagreed with this:
"Nowadays, the government and the public of the State of Lu are in ruins and waiting to be revived, and Kong Zhongni is the new prime minister of Lu. Why don't you, sir, work with him to conspire to revive the State of Lu?"
Li Ran smiled slightly, spread his hands, and replied:
"Haha, I am in the State of Lu, and Zhongni is also the chief minister, taking charge of the affairs of the State of Lu. There are some things... even if I deliberately avoid them, I guess I can't do it. Don't worry, sir, I will take care of the affairs of the State of Lu myself. Calculate.”
Sun Wu glanced at the soldiers and seemed to hesitate, but finally made up his mind and said to Li Ran:
"Sir, before Wu Lin leaves, he has something to say from the bottom of his heart. Please listen to it, sir."
Li Ran waved his hand smoothly, signaling Sun Wu to continue.
Sun Wu also bowed and continued:
"Wu believes that although the State of Lu is located in the middle of the world, its national power is not as strong as it is after all. Looking at the world, if you want to act kingly, you should still set your sights on the State of Jin!"
Li Ran couldn't help but be surprised when he heard this, and asked:
"Oh? Why did Chang Qing say this?"
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Chapter 621_The inside story of Jin State
Sun Wu raised his hand again and said:
"Today, the Jin Kingdom's official family is weak, but the six noble families of Fan, Zhongxing, Zhi, Han, Wei, and Zhao can be said to divide the country into six parts!"
"Especially after the death of Fan Yang, the Jin State was a prince without virtue in the world, so now all the animals in the world are eating their wealth! However, as the saying goes, 'The extreme will be restored, otherwise the extreme will be restored', the power of the world will only I'm afraid there will be a sudden change! Since your talent is ten times better than martial arts, you must observe the principles here!"
"Wu Bucai, I have followed Sir for a long time, and now I dare to have a glimpse of this transformation of the way of heaven!"
When Li Ran heard this, he became a little more interested and responded:
"Oh? Changqing, you might as well say it, brother, I am willing to listen attentively!"
Then, I heard Sun Wu continue to talk:
"Wu thinks that the Fan clan and the Zhongxing clan will be the first to be defeated soon!"
Before Li Ran could speak, Wu Yuan asked curiously:
"Oh? Brother Changqing, why did you say this?"
Sun Wu continued to speak calmly:
"Wu Nai made this assumption based on the power of his people. As far as the Fan and Zhongxing families are concerned, they both use eighty steps as a bed and a hundred and sixty steps as an acre."
"Among the six ministers, these two families now have the smallest acreage system, but they charge the heaviest taxes, and they charge 50% of the tax for small acreage. It can be said that these two families make money excessively, and the people are overwhelmed. Moreover, there are many officials, most of them He is arrogant and extravagant, his army is huge and he raises troops again and again. How can he be embarrassed if things go on like this? Sun Wu expected that he would turn everyone away from his relatives!"
"The next one is the Zhi family. The Zhi family's acreage system is only slightly larger than that of the Zhongxing family and the Fan family. Ninety steps are used as a Wan, and 180 steps are used as an acre. The taxed acres are also 5 out of 10. "
"The people are also in dire straits, there are many officials and soldiers, the boss is arrogant and the ministers are extravagant, and the Zhi family is also obsessed with great achievements and resorts to military warfare. They will definitely make the same mistake as the Zhongxing family!"
Li Ran squinted his eyes and felt that what Sun Wu said was quite reasonable.
At this time, Sun Wu continued:
"Finally, there are the two families of Han and Wei. These two families use one hundred steps as a bed and two hundred steps as an acre, and the tax rate is also 5/10. Their mu system is slightly larger and the burden on the people is lighter, so maybe they can still tolerate it. seek temporary ease."
Li Ran was deeply pleased to hear Sun Wu's insights.
He knew that now, under his influence, Sun Wu had learned how to analyze major events in the world from the smallest details.
Rather than being like most other high-ranking officials, they never see the common people in their eyes, let alone discern the subtleties.
Just listen to Li Ran speak slowly:
"What Chang Qing said makes sense, and this statement is by no means superficial!"
Sun Wu was encouraged by Li Ran and said:
"And the Zhao family's situation is completely different from those of the five families! Among the six ministers, the Zhao family has the largest acreage system, with one hundred and twenty steps as a bed and two hundred and forty steps as an acre. And it also has the least number of soldiers. , those above treat the people leniently, and those below have enough food and clothing. The people of the Zhao family have the lightest burden, and the people of Jin all support the Zhao family."
"Moreover, now that Fan Yang is dead, Zhao Yang has succeeded the general and is now the chief minister of the Jin State. Therefore, I conclude that the Zhao family will be revived in the hands of Zhao Yang! And the Jin State will also be restored in the hands of Zhao Yang Come back and dominate the world!"
"But now the Zhao family only lacks wise ministers! Although Dong Anyu and Yang Hu are capable ministers, they are not economical people!"
"Wu thought, Sir, I can assist Zhao Yang to help the Jin Kingdom and become the master of the world! Then, I can correct Ji Zhou and bring peace to the world!"
Sun Wu's analysis can be said to be reasonable and logical.
Finally, it was proposed that Li Ran could assist the Zhao family of Jin. If the Zhao family's power rises, Jin may once again dominate the Central Plains princes.
"Zhao Yang..."
In fact, Li Ran's impression of Zhao Yang was always good. No matter what this person's purpose is, no matter what he will become in the future.
Anyway, he has rescued Li Ran many times, and Li Ran still fully appreciates his kindness.
Therefore, Li Ran often thinks of Zhao Yang. Moreover, when Yang Hu was desperate, Li Ran would recommend Yang Hu to Zhao Yang so that he could get help.
However, he still has no intention of letting Li Ran assist Zhao Yang personally.
After all, in his opinion, although Zhao Yang's conduct is better than that of Wang Zichao at present, and his character is more loyal than King Chu Ling, what will he become in the future, especially when he truly becomes the most powerful person in the world? What will become of that person?
Therefore, he also needs further observation of Zhao Yang.
"Haha, the Zhao family now has Yang Hu to help, so there is no rush for this moment. Although Chang Qing is good at using soldiers, Chang Qing still needs more observation on this matter!"
Hearing Li Ran's final advice to him, Sun Wu also raised his hands and responded:
"Thank you sir for your advice!"
Later, Li Ran said to Wu Yu:
"Zixu, I know you are eager for revenge, but please listen to me, Zixu. Don't let hatred blind you. You should discuss things with your chief minister more often and don't act rashly!"
When the officer heard this, he also cupped his hands and replied:
"Please remember your words!"
At that moment, Wu Yuan and Sun Wu packed up together and were about to set off.
Li Ran, Fan Li, Chu Dang and others saw each other off and said goodbye again.
Before getting on the carriage, Sun Wu came directly to Li Ran and handed over the letter he wrote last night:
"Sir, this is what Wu wrote last night, please take a look at it!"
Li Ran took the letter and replied:
"Changqing, I won't say anything else about my other words of advice. I just wish Changqing a safe journey and great success!"
Sun Wu and the soldiers stood on the carriage and bowed their hands. Li Ran was reluctant to go back until the carriage disappeared, but still did not move.
Fan Li said from the side:
"Sir, it's time to go back."
Li Ran finally came to his senses and returned to Li Mansion with Fan Li and Chu Dang.
Li Ran returned to the study, opened the letter, and saw that it read:
"Mr. Taiwanese Booklet: Praise Hai'an, Wu Shui wrote a few words. Wu Ben is a nobody, knows nothing, and is loved by his husband. He is by his side. He is as bright as the sun, his words and deeds, wars are unpredictable, political affairs are astonishing, and Wu is as hungry as thirsty. , I have learned a lot. In my martial arts heart, I am both a teacher and a friend! I am also my master and my brother! I can’t express my gratitude!”
"Wu was supposed to be careless and follow his husband all his life, but things are unpredictable. Today we will finally have to say goodbye. I hope that your husband will not be surprised. There will be times in life when we gather and part ways. When Wu fulfills this wish, he will definitely return to his husband and renew our friendship!"
"When I think of my husband in recent years, I can only think of one word: bitterness!"
"Wu is very clear about your great ambitions. I hope that one day, my husband will be able to get out of his predicament and regain his strength."
"There is another matter that Wu Zhi shouldn't mention again, but it has to be said. The motives of this woman, Gong Eryue, are still unclear. Although she looks like Madam, she is not her person. I hope you, sir, can tell clearly!"
"Wu is in the Kingdom of Wu now. If anything happens, you can continue to contact Jian. Wu will be at the end of the world and he will come back!"
"Sir, you are a talented man. He is always full of longing and longing. He writes in a hurry and can't finish the words. I sincerely wish you good luck! Sun Wu writes this personally!"
After Li Ran finished reading, he closed the slip and thought for a long time. He couldn't help but sigh. He thought back to the scene when he first met Sun Wu. He asked Sun Wu to lead troops for the first time. Sun Wu was so excited that he couldn't help but smile...
At this time, it was reported outside the house that Confucius had arrived.
Li Ran saw Confucius in the living room. Confucius was now in a high position, busy with political affairs, and it was an eventful time, so he was very worried.
When Confucius heard that Sun Wu had left, he couldn't help but regretted and said:
"I never thought that Sun Changqing would leave just like that... Qiu Zeng also thought that if Changqing didn't dislike it, he could serve as the Sima of the Lu Kingdom. Alas... it's really a pity..."
original:
The King of Wu asked Sun Tzu: Among the six generals guarding the land of Jin, which one will die first? Which one will be established?
Sun Tzu said: Fan and Zhongxing died first.
What's next?
The Zhi family is the second.
What's next?
Han and Wei were the second. Zhao Wu lost his old ways and Jin returned to Yan.
King Wu said, "Can I hear what he said?"
Sun Tzu said: Yes. When Fan and Zhongxing controlled the land, they regarded eighty steps as injustice and one hundred and sixty steps as acres, and taxed them. His land was narrow, he had many scholars, and he was taxed, so the public family was rich. The public is rich. When there are many scholars, the master is arrogant and extravagant, and he hopes to win many battles, so it is said that he will die first.
The Zhi family controls the land, taking ninety steps as an injustice, and taking a hundred and eighty steps as an acre. Its land is narrow and its land has many scholars. If you pay taxes, the public will be rich. The public family was rich and had many scholars. The master was arrogant and his ministers were extravagant. He hoped to win many battles, so he was named Fan and Zhongxing.
When the Han and Wei dynasties controlled land, one hundred steps was regarded as injustice, and two hundred steps was regarded as acres: and Wu taxed them. Its land is narrow and its land has many scholars. If you pay taxes, the public will be rich. The public family is rich, has many scholars, the master is arrogant and the ministers are extravagant, and he hopes to win many battles, so he is the second of the Zhi family.
When the Zhao family controls land, one hundred and twenty steps is considered an injustice, two hundred and forty steps is considered an acre, and there is no public tax. When the public family is poor, there are few scholars in the house. The chief is frugal and the ministers are diligent in order to enrich the people. Therefore, it is called Gu Guo. The Kingdom of Jin returned to Yan.
——"Sun Tzu's Art of War·Wu Wen"
(End of chapter)
