Li Ran smiled slightly, took a sip from the teacup in his hand, and said:
"Haha, this fine scented tea must be cooked at a certain temperature. If the time is short, it will inevitably leave a trace of greenness. And if you want this scented tea to be mature and fragrant, it must be roasted over a slow fire first, and then Attack it with fierce fire.”
"In fact, Gongshan Buxuan had a disobedient heart as early as when Yang Hu was regent. Since Yang Hu's fall, this man has been occupying Fei Yi to respect himself, and his thoughts are self-evident. What's more, now He has just fallen into Liyi, and with this fierce fire attacking him, he must have lost his temper."
When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help but nodded:
"What my benefactor said is absolutely true, so today Jisunsi came to see me specifically, saying that now that he has learned from Liyi's mistakes, Gongshan Buxiu is more cautious, and Jisunsi has no way of making a move!"
At this moment, Fan Li came to report that Zilu, the prime minister of the Ji family, was also here.
As soon as Zilu came in, he didn't have time to rest, so he opened his mouth and said:
"I have met my respected master and sir. Zilu came today to represent the family master. The family master now wants to fall into Feiyi, but despite being ordered to do so several times, there is nothing he can do about Gongshan Buxi! The family master is also the same now. I don’t have any ideas, so I’ve specially ordered my disciples to come here to ask for advice!”
Li Ran lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised the tea cup and took a sip, and said:
"I heard that my uncle and grandson are also in Feiyi now?! Maybe... we can do something about this person!"
"In the past, when Yang Hu was around, this man flattered Yang Hu. Later, Yang Hu wanted to replace Shusun Zhou's enemy with Shusun Noi. After Yang Hu lost power, Shusun Noi was like a lost dog, running around, but He has been unwilling to leave the country for a long time, but has been defecting back and forth between the main cities of the Sanhuan family!"
"It can be seen that deep down in his heart, he is probably still thinking about the position of sect leader!"
When Confucius heard what Li Ran said, he was a little puzzled:
"The benevolent intention...could it be that the key to Fei Yi's fall is this uncle and grandson?"
Unexpectedly, Li Ran shook his head again and said:
"No! The key to Fei Yi is still to keep the enemy alive! However, if the chess piece Shusun Yue can be put to good use, it will be of great benefit to us!"
At this time, Ziluqi said:
"Oh? Could it be that this uncle, grandson, has some kind of relationship with sir?"
When Li Ran heard this, he sneered and shook his head to deny it.
Seeing this, Zilu couldn't help scratching his head:
"In that case, why did Mr. Nai say that he was Mr. Nai's pawn?"
Li Ran glanced at the chessboard next to him. Two jars of black and white stones were polished until they were crystal clear.
I saw each of them take out one, and said with a chess piece:
"When playing chess, the most important thing is to gain the advantage. Now that we have gained the advantage, we can take advantage of the situation, lure the opponent's position, and achieve our goals in this way!"
"Now, the national policy of the Three Capitals is based on this chess situation, and Shusun Yue is like the opponent's loser! If we can take advantage of the situation and lure him to fall into what we expected, then the opportunity to break the game is right in front of us. Got it!"
Although what Confucius taught was the six arts, namely etiquette, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, and numeracy, there was no chess among them.
But Confucius also said: "It is difficult to have a full day without any intention! Is there no one who plays games? It is still a virtuous thing to do so."
Therefore, many of his disciples are good at playing chess. Although Zilu is not proficient in it, he understands the truth behind it, so he understood it at once:
"Good advice, sir! But...how should I use this uncle and grandson?"
Li Ran sneered again and said confidently:
"Now since Gongshan Buhuang and Gong Ruomiu are both unwilling to give out Fei Yi, and are more cautious than Gong Ruomiu. And Gongshan Buhuang cannot give out, then Fei Yi has no way to start. In this case, Why don't we give them a loophole and let them take the initiative! Come and attack Qufu!"
Even though Confucius was smart, he couldn't understand the key point behind Li Ran's words.
"Let them attack Qufu instead? Isn't this a bit unrealistic?"
Li Ran placed the chess pieces on the chessboard and said:
"That's why we have to make good use of Shusun Zhuo's chess piece! Since Shusun Zhuo is still having such wishful thinking, and Gongshan Buxuan is only willing to take Fei Yi to respect himself, such a move is obviously incompatible with Shusun Zhuang's thoughts. It’s the opposite!”
"Shusun Zhe definitely hopes to do something big. His purpose is to grab chestnuts from the fire and replace Shusun Zhouqiu as the head of the family in the chaos. And if he only stays in Fei Yi, how can he succeed? Woolen cloth?"
"So, if Shusun Rui feels that this goal is within reach, he will naturally encourage Gongshan Buxuan to take the risk together! If Gongshan Buxuan really takes the bait, as long as he comes out Fei Yi, that will break the situation directly!"
After hearing this, Confucius suddenly realized and said:
"My benefactor's plan is very clever! My benefactor's wisdom is truly admirable. Qiu had racked his brains before but couldn't think of this!"
But Fan Li spoke again at this time:
"It's just... that it's easier said than done to achieve this. Even though there is a chess piece like Shusun Yue, Gongshan Buxuan is also a cautious person after all. If you want to seduce him... unless you are... In his view, this move is indeed an opportunity, otherwise it may never be possible!"
"Secondly, what is the name of letting them attack Qufu? For anyone, this is a serious crime of rebellion. Even Gongshan Buxiu, I am afraid it cannot bear it?!"
Li Ran was already well aware of this:
"Both of these two questions of the young uncle are, in the final analysis, how to deceive Gongshan Buxi and make him come to Qufu!"
"Actually, Li has already thought about this matter, and may be able to lure him to come in the name of 'clearing the emperor's side'!"
When Zilu heard this, he couldn't help but look sideways and said:
"Qingjun side?"
Li Ran said:
"Well, the national policy of destroying the three capitals was issued by the Marquis of Lu himself. This matter has been known to the world. However, if the matter is reversed and said to be due to the pressure of Sanhuan from the monarch and the government, it is a last resort. For what?"
"It's just because the king listened to the words of many ministers and officials, and was affected by the chaos in the city, and asked the three emperors to issue this edict to destroy the main city. If Gongshan Buxiang and Shusun After hearing this, how can they still sit still?!"
Confucius couldn't help but think about it carefully and said:
"This reason... is not bad!! But how can we get them to take action? With Gongshan Buxiang's idea, even if he has the name of being a master, after all, there is a huge disparity in strength. I'm afraid Gongshan Buxiang can't do it either. Will you act rashly?"
"Only taking Fei Yi to show self-respect is the best choice for Gongshan Buxuan now. No matter how ignorant he is, he cannot fail to think of this!"
At this time, Li Ran couldn't help but nodded.
Fan Li's problem is indeed more difficult.
After all, no matter how good the strategy is, no matter how thoughtful it is, in the end someone will have to execute it.
How to implement it and how to select this wise and courageous candidate is indeed a big problem.
Li Ran couldn't help but stood up, clasping his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth, thinking for a long time, and finally said:
"If it really doesn't work... why don't I go to Feiyi in person to tell you!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked, and Fan Li said quickly:
"Sir, no, you must not! This move... is too risky! Fei Yi is now a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, how can you, sir, take such a risk?"
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Chapter 667_The Responsibilities of Ji’s Family Steward
At this time, Li Ran pretended to sigh:
"Hey...it's just that there is no one more suitable than me right now. If I don't go, who else can take on this important task?"
Hearing this, Confucius also shook his head:
"My benefactor is still not allowed. If my benefactor goes there in person, wouldn't it be bad if he is trapped in Feiyi or even gets killed as a result?!"
Li Ran walked back and forth a few more steps, glanced at Zilu, and then pretended to sigh:
"But... there is no one else who is more suitable right now."
Confucius couldn't help but sigh:
"Hey... just because Qiu's current status is special, it's not appropriate to go there and talk about it..."
At this time, Confucius followed Li Ran's gaze and landed on Zilu.
Confucius suddenly understood.
So, he immediately faced Zi Lu and said:
"Zhong Yuan, Fei Yi is the main town of the Ji family. You are now the head of the Ji family. In fact... you can go and give it a try!"
When Zilu heard this, his eyes widened, he was very surprised, and he couldn't help but feel excited. He walked directly out of the queue and bowed with clasped fists and said in agreement:
"No! Disciple is willing to go!"
Li Ran nodded slightly. He knew that Zilu would not give up easily, so he encouraged him with irony:
"It's just that... this move is extremely risky. Gongshan is not a ruthless man and is extremely cautious. I'm afraid Zilu is not his opponent! If... he is a little careless in his words, I'm afraid his life will be in danger! Zilu really is. Have confidence?"
When Zilu heard Li Ran's reverse PUA, he suddenly felt competitive.
I saw him sneer, and patted his chest and said:
"Sir, why do you underestimate Zhong Yu so much? In the past, my mentor went to Ji's family to be the head of the family, and what he did today is today! Zhong You is willing to issue a military order! If this cannot be done, sir and your respected master can take I’m asking!”
Li Ran and Kong Qiu couldn't help but look at each other, each smiled slightly and nodded.
Afterwards, Confucius turned around again and spoke to Zi Lu:
"In this case, Zhong You must be careful! In addition, I will prepare a letter for you later, and you can forward it to Gongshan Buxuan on your behalf. If he sees this letter, he will not doubt you."
When Li Ran heard what Confucius said, he couldn't help but be a little curious:
"Oh? What's Zhongni's clever plan? How can a letter have such a miraculous effect?"
At this time, Confucius' face showed a hint of shame:
"Haha, actually this matter... is indeed a long story..."
It turns out that there is another hidden secret in this.
[In other words, not long after Ji Sun Yiru died, Yang Hu began to purge the Ji family.
Gongshan Buxuan also pretended to support Lu Guogong's office, and actually openly supported Yang Hu's "Zhang Gongshi movement".
Moreover, he also sent people to Xinglin, specifically to invite Confucius to Feiyi. In fact, I just wanted to ask him to come out and stand up for me.
At that time, Confucius, after some thinking, really agreed readily and was ready to go to Feiyi.
At that time, after Zilu learned about his master's move, he quickly stepped forward to stop it:
"Even if there is no place to go, why go to Gongshan's house?"
At that time, Confucius also expressed his thoughts when facing Zilu:
"How can the person who summoned me let me go in vain? If that person really appoints me, I will revive the political ethics of the Zhou Dynasty in the east!"
Just because Confucius was not reused at that time, it was difficult to achieve his ambition.
And he also knew that Yang Hu's purpose was not simple. Of course, Confucius understood Yang Hu's personality and what Yang Hu wanted to do.
But Gongshan Buxuan was different. He didn't understand Gongshan Buxuan at the time, so he didn't think more about his true thoughts.
At that time, Zilu was also a straight-tempered person and immediately said:
"My mentor always talks about kings, kings, ministers, fathers and sons, why are you going to Feiyi now? This... I'm afraid it's very inappropriate!"
"I once heard my husband say: 'A gentleman will not go to those who do evil things.' Now, my respected master is preparing to go to Feiyi. What's the point?"
(Zi Lu said: "In the past, I heard from the masters that: 'A gentleman will not enter if you are close to someone whose body is not good.'... How will it be like when you go?")
"What Yang Hu did, no matter what, was still subordinate to Lu Hou. But what about Gongshan Buxi? He supported Yang Hu's behavior without any bottom line. What kind of behavior is this? He is clearly a You are a treacherous minister! You must not go to my mentor, it is better to concentrate on teaching in Xinglin!"
"I hope my mentor can think twice before taking action!"
"Think twice before you act." This was originally what Confucius said to teach his disciples, but Zi Lu used it to teach him a lesson at that time. This also made him smile bitterly:
"Yes, my teacher did say such a thing. But didn't my teacher also say: 'hard things cannot be worn away by grinding; white things cannot be dyed black even if they are dyed.' Could it be that my teacher just said Can it only be used as a gourd? Can it just be hung there without being eaten?" (Confucius said: "Yes, there is such a saying. It is not said to be hard, polished but not phosphorus; it is not said to be white, nirvana. But not eating. How can I eat melons? How can I tie them and not eat them?")
However, in the end, Confucius still failed to make the trip and sent a letter politely rejecting Gongshan Buxuan's request.
When this incident happened, Ji Le was seriously ill and almost on his deathbed, so Confucius never mentioned it to Li Ran. 】
Let’s get back to the present.
When Li Ran heard Confucius' past events, Li Ran couldn't help but feel overjoyed.
He also understood immediately, why did Confucius choose to write a letter to Gongshan Buxuan?
It turned out that Gongshan Buxuan had already won over Confucius.
As for Confucius, as a heavyweight next to the king, if he even said that he wanted to "clear the king's side", it would naturally be very important.
Moreover, Ji's current retainers are his disciples, Kong Zhongni.
In other words, from Gongshan Buxuan's point of view, Confucius and Ji Shi are now grasshoppers on a rope.
As the saying goes, "A gentleman is known for his righteousness, and a villain is known for his benefit." So, in Gongshan Buxuan's understanding, it is extremely difficult to predict whether Confucius is an enemy or a friend.
On the one hand, Confucius was the chief military officer of the Lu State and a member of the monarch. On the other hand, his disciple was the head of the Ji family.
The combination of the two indeed made Confucius' position appear more mysterious.
In addition, Confucius and Gongshan Buxi were already acquainted with each other. Thinking of this, Li Ran's eyes lit up:
"Zhongni's move is a great move! In this way, it is even more logical for Zhongni to go to Feiyi as the head of the Ji family!"
At this time, Zilu also stood up, bowed deeply to Li Ran and Confucius, and said generously:
"Please rest assured, respected master and sir, if you go here, you will definitely get Gongshan Buxuan to come and attack Qufu! Also, respected master and benefactor, please make preparations in advance!"
Seeing that he was confident, Li Ran couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction and said:
"Well, if you are going to do this, you must be careful. If you are really in danger, remember to save your life!"
Since Zilu followed Confucius, under the influence of his ears and eyes, he has actually made great progress and is no longer a reckless man.
After everything was agreed upon, Confucius spoke sternly to Zilu:
"Zhong Yuan, you go back now and tell Ji Sunsi that you want to go to Fei Yi to perform your duties as the head of the family!"
Zilu nodded and said:
"No! Zhong You will return to Ji's Mansion now..."
As soon as Zilu finished speaking and was about to retreat, Li Ran waved to him again:
"Wait a minute, Zilu, come here, I have a few more words to say to you!"
(End of chapter)
