In fact, the reason why Li Ran decided to go to Zuochengyi was to complete the final step of Zuansandu. Secondly, I also want to find something to do for myself.
As Gong Eryue said, both of them need to calm down.
And if Li Ran was allowed to stay in the mansion to calm down, he would rather go out and do some hard work. This is not to evade responsibility, he just hopes that both parties can slowly try to accept each other.
Just listen to Li Ran sigh again:
"Zhongni, the success or failure of the fall of the three capitals depends on this one move! Chengyi is in the north, adjacent to the State of Qi, and Gong Liyang has had correspondence with the State of Qi in advance. What I am really worried about is this ah!"
"Tian Qi is a treacherous person, how can he easily let go of such a good opportunity to stir up trouble? I guess this person will definitely make trouble again!"
When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help but nodded and promised:
"Well... what my benefactor said is absolutely true! The Qi State has always been at odds with our Lu State, and the Qi State did not take any advantage in the last Jiagu meeting. With Tian Qi's temperament, he will definitely not let it go. This A little benefactor and Qiu thought of the same thing!"
At this time, Li Ran couldn't help but ask:
"Then... when is Zhong Ni going to leave?"
Confucius smiled slightly and replied:
"The sooner the better, but my benefactor... I don't know when it's convenient?"
Li Ran waved his hand:
"Haha, this matter is not up to me. Without further delay, Zhongni can quickly assemble the three armies, and then the monarch will issue an edict and head to Chengyi together!"
When Confucius heard Li Ran's words, he raised his eyebrows and said:
"My benefactor said this, and Qiu felt relieved. In fact, Qiu had already made an agreement with Sanhuan to set off in three days..."
Before Confucius finished speaking, he saw Chu Dang walking to the door with a strong voice:
"My lord, Meng Sunheji wants to see you!"
When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help but frown. He wanted to avoid it, but was stopped by Li Ran:
"Haha, Zhongni doesn't have to avoid it. It just makes Meng Sun know that this fall into Chengyi was planned by you and me. In this way, he can make a decision when hesitating! "
Confucius thought that this was indeed the case, so he nodded immediately and stood by.
Li Ran said to Chu Dang:
"Let him come directly!"
Not long after, Meng Sunheji came to the living room and saw Confucius sitting in it. He was startled at first, then recovered and saluted Li Ran and Confucius.
"I've met my respected master, I've met Mr. Ziming!"
As the host, Li Ran immediately stood up and stepped forward to support Meng Sun Heji.
"Why do you need so many courtesy, sir? Li Ran is discussing with the commander about Chengyi. You have come at the right time! Come on, come on, sit down!"
Meng Sunheji was a little uncomfortable, but he quickly recovered. He held a letter in his hand and said:
"The student has a letter here, which was written to Gong Lianyang. Originally, I wanted to let the teacher read it, and then show it to the master after revising it. Now that the master is also here, please invite the master Let’s look at it together.”
Li Ran understood that in fact, Meng Sunheji wanted to come to him to find out what Li Ran's attitude was.
However, Li Ran was not sure whether the drunken gaffe that night had reached Sanhuan's ears.
After all, there were many people present at that time. Although they were all disciples of Confucius, some of them had become retainers of Sanhuan, and those young and newly recruited disciples might not be able to control them. Mouth. Therefore, the possibility of those words spreading is not small.
Therefore, Li Ran knew what he said to Meng Sunheji today, so he had to be more careful.
Li Ran and Kong Qiu glanced at the letter hastily, and the main idea was to let Gong Lianyang stay in peace and obey the orders to fall down the city wall of Chengyi as soon as possible. Three days later, the army of Lu State would also be ordered to come, with no other intention than to supervise the construction of the city wall.
Li Ran and Kong Qiu looked at each other, and Kong Qiu closed the slip.
"He Ji, what you wrote is nothing more than some official clichés. In my opinion, your words are still too peaceful!"
Meng Sunheji sighed and said:
"He Ji knows that as the head of a family, He Ji shouldn't speak so calmly when facing his subordinates, but... if he speaks too harshly, I'm afraid..."
Li Ran couldn't help but sneered when he heard this:
"Speaking too softly does not make you harsh. Don't Lord Meng Sun know the principle of 'facts speak louder than words'? Nowadays, both Li Yi and Fei Yi have fallen away from the city wall. If Cheng Yi survives alone, by then How should Shusun and Jisun treat Chengyi?"
Hearing this, Meng Sunheji couldn't help but pursed his lips and replied:
"At that time, the Ji family and Shusun family will definitely be displeased, and they will also impose orders on Chengyi according to the king's order. From now on, Chengyi will never have peace again."
Li Ran nodded and said:
"Actually, it's not just about this aspect. There is also Gong Lianyang... This man is cunning and scheming. This was evident when he defeated Yang Hu in the past! For such retainers, is it possible that Master Mengsun doesn't know anything at all? Aren’t you scared?”
Li Ran's words, mentioning "Yang Hu" quietly, and subtly reminded Meng Sunheji of the scene when Gong Lianyang wanted to kill Ji Sunsi.
He couldn't help but tremble all over, and couldn't help but say:
"What you said is true, so how can He Ji's wording be improved?"
Meng Sunheji ostensibly asked about Li Ran's attitude, but in fact his eyes were on Confucius.
Seeing this, Confucius replied:
"For now, just write a letter based on this and see how Gong Lianyang responds! Now I have the advantage, so we can adapt to the situation and strike later!"
Meng Sunhe Ji responded:
"No, this disciple will send someone to deliver the letter."
After Meng Sunhe Ji finished speaking, he stood up and left.
Confucius stretched out his hand again, stood up quickly and said to him:
"Why wait?"
Meng Sunheji turned around again and stood respectfully.
At this time, Confucius was heard telling him again:
"The matter of Chengyi is of great importance. We must work together and must not let outsiders get in the way. Did He Ji ever understand?"
"So, He Ji must not make any arbitrary decisions..."
Hearing this, Meng Sunhe Ji hurriedly worshiped:
"How dare the disciples dare to respect the master? What's more, this is the king's will. Respecting the master is also working day and night for the country and the people. How dare you have second thoughts?!"
After Meng Sun He Ji finished speaking, Confucius helped him up and asked him to step back.
Then, Confucius turned around again and said to Li Ran:
"My benefactor, in that case, we have agreed that we will set off in three days. Please make preparations early!"
After Li Ran watched Meng Sunheji retire, he remained silent for a long time before saying:
"Chengyi is very important to the Meng family, and there is no rebellion to harm it. I'm afraid... Meng Sun He Ji's attitude is still wavering! Zhong Ni must pay more attention! And if there is any change in Qi State, We all need to know in time. Otherwise, it will be a big disadvantage if we are caught off guard!"
When Confucius heard this, he bowed and replied:
"No! Qiu Zi will send people to investigate over the side of Qi State. As for Meng Sun He Ji, although Qiu has not seen any clues, please rest assured, Qiu Zi will pay more attention to it!"
(End of chapter)
