Xiao Yi is a Confucian, and what he promotes is naturally Confucian thought. Governing the country with benevolence and love, combined with the rule of law.
The king of Chu sat in the main hall and hosted a banquet in honor of him. The King of Chu was having a banquet with all his ministers, and of course there were little ants as well. So the King of Chu faced the little ants and asked: "Sir, if you want to control the worms in Chu State well, how should you manage them?"
Xiao Yi took a spoonful of wine and poured it into the wine cup. There were wine vessels placed beside each minister. The most eye-catching one was the bronze ice mirror. This bronze ice mirror is a bronze set consisting of a Fang Jian and a Fang Zun Fou. The Fang Zun Ya is placed inside the Fang Jian. There are several rectangular mortises on one side of the bottom and a rectangular mortise on the other side. A long-handled bronze spoon can be used to explore the inner bottom of the fou.
The little ant drank the wine and said: "If your Majesty wants to govern Chu well, he should put the people first, food is the first thing for the people, and it is enough to govern the country with benevolence." After hearing this, the King of Chu said: "But the worm likes and dislikes, and it is not good. Ren, how will you implement your kindness and righteousness?" The little ant replied: "If the king likes evil, he can also govern the Chu country well. Those who like evil must have a heart to like and dislike. Generally speaking, kings who like evil are mostly violent in their methods, so if the king uses this Use various methods to control evil and dirty officials, punish corrupt officials, dominate the ministers and become a strong and arbitrary king. Under your governance, the politics of the Chu country will be clear, and then you will formulate laws to restrain the subjects so that they can have With the orderly management, Chu State will become the leader of the overlords, just like the King of Chuzhuang in those days. He just did not make a sound and became a blockbuster." Xiao Yi's answer made the King of Chu very satisfied, and then he said: "Widow Insect" Not only does he like and dislike, but he is also lustful. How will he implement his benevolence and righteousness?" Little Ant said: "Your lustfulness proves that you love insects. This may be your benevolence. If you use this kindness to govern, all the officials will be I will be grateful to the king for his kindness; if the king promotes this kindness and bestows it on the people, all the people will support the king. Mencius, the great teacher, once said, "Happiness alone is not as good as happiness for all. What else does the king have to worry about in governance?" What about Chu State?" King Chu was very convinced by Xiao Yi's remarks, but he still had some questions in his mind, saying: "Although what you said is reasonable, sir, the kings of the past dynasties have governed the country with hegemony, occupied the Central Plains, and sought the best interests of the world. Used, why is this?"
The little ant faced the King of Chu and was about to start his tirade again, saying: "Since the Zhou Dynasty moved eastward, the world has been in chaos, rituals have collapsed, and music has been ruined. The vassal states have conquered each other, the big countries have merged with the small ones, and wars have been frequent. Qi State After experiencing the governance of the virtuous Prime Minister Guan Zhong, the country became strong, allied with the princes, supported the Zhou Dynasty, and became the overlord of the Central Plains. However, after Duke Huan, the state of Qi fell into turmoil. Why was this? It was Duke Huan who did not implement benevolent governance. The reason. The land of Chu is vast and there are many military generals. Among them are the five poisonous generals, centipedes, poisonous snakes, scorpions, geckos and toads, who guard the territory of Chu. This is the reason why Qin does not dare to go deep. If the king implements benevolence and righteousness in Chu, he governs the country. , keep your trust with other vassal states, and the vassal states that receive your favor will trust you. As the saying goes, those who are righteous will have many help, and those who are unrighteous will have few help. When few help come, relatives will be with them; when many help come, the world will be smooth. It. If the world is in obedience, attack the territory of relatives. Therefore, if a gentleman does not fight, he will win in battle. The weather, the right location, and the harmony of insects can once again take over the Central Plains to compete for hegemony with Qin, implement benevolent governance internally, and use both the rule of law and the rule of law. , rectify the administration of officials, and make the people productive, the country will be rich and the people strong, and public opinion will depend on the Chu State. In addition, the Chu State uses the dangerous mountains as a screen, which is the general trend of Chu." After hearing this, the King of Chu stood up excitedly and said : "Sir, what you said is very good, and it resonates deeply with everyone."
After the banquet, Xiao Yi will leave Chu State and return to Handan, the capital of Zhao State, where the King of Chu will see him off. Xiao Yi and the King of Chu ride in the same car. What a high treatment this is! When the carriage stopped under the city gate, Xiao Yi got up and got off slowly. King Chu also got off the car and stood opposite Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi bowed to the King of Chu and said, "King Chu, Xiao Yi takes my leave now." King Chu returned the greeting and said, "I originally wanted to retain you, but you have already decided to leave. If you are not successful in the Kingdom of Zhao, You can return. Widow Chong is waiting for your husband's return in Shouchun." Little Yi kowtowed again and said: "Little Yi, thank you King Chu for your love." King Chu said: "Go, sir, you must take care of yourself in Zhao Kingdom." Little Yi He stepped back a few steps, kowtowed and said, "King Chu, farewell." Then he got into the carriage behind him and drove away.
In Xiao Yi's heart, he has been thinking about Bai Shao and is anxious to return to Handan, the capital of Zhao State. It drove the carriage all the way, not daring to delay for a moment. I have always wanted to see the white peony root earlier. When passing through Zhangshui, this is the place where it met the white peony root. The impression was so profound that I will never forget it. I still remember that it fainted and died on the road. If it had not been saved by Bai Shao and his daughter, it might no longer exist and would have become a ghost in a foreign land. Therefore, it is grateful and grateful for their kindness.
After crossing the Zhang River, we entered Handan. Xiao Yi drove into the capital, but Bai Shao was not seen coming out of the city to greet him, and he felt a vague bad feeling in his heart. The maid Lu Yao has been waiting in front of the palace gate, waiting for Xiao Yi's return.
Xiao Yi drove in front of the gate of Bai Mansion, poked his head out, and saw Bai Shao's personal maid standing in front of the gate, not Bai Shao and his insect. After getting off the car, he stepped forward and asked hurriedly: "Luyao, why don't you see white peony seeds?" The maid took out a letter from her arms and said: "This is a silk letter written by the young lady to the young master. I ordered the slave to deliver it to the young master. In your hand." At this moment, Xiao Yi was dumbfounded and stared blankly at the maid standing in front of him and the gate of Bai Mansion behind the maid. After taking the silk book and opening it, it couldn't believe it was true and said: "No, no, this can't be true, it's not true, because it said it would wait for me to come back. "The maid hurriedly said: "Master, the young lady can't help herself." Xiao Yi kept shaking his head and said: "No, no, it would not say such heartless words. I want to see Bai Shao, Bai Shao." The maid stopped her. Said: "Young Master, Young Master, Miss, it, it, it has entered the palace." The little ant backed away again and again, and kept saying: "No, no." The old white ant walked out of the house and looked at the disappointed expression of the little ant. With a look of shame, he said: "Little ant." The little ant endured the sting, bowed and said: "Big ant, please tell me that this is not true." The old white ant whispered: "This is Really, this is the Queen Mother's decree, and as a minister, there is nothing you can do. Xiao Yi, you have a great future, don't ruin it just because of a woman. Your mission to Wei and Chu is meritorious. I will go and ask the king for orders. , grant you the official position of Si Guo, correct the faults of hundreds of officials and their kings, and you can display your ambitions in Zhao Kingdom." Xiao Yi bowed again and said: "Thank you for telling me this, I understand. ." Then he turned around and left. The old white ant stretched out his hand and called out: "Little ant." Looking at the leaving figure of the little ant, that lonely figure. The attendant behind him walked up and said, "Master, do you want to chase it back?" The white ant sighed and said, "Its soul is no longer there. Even chasing it back will be of no avail. It will figure it out in a few days." of."
The little ant was walking on the bustling street. At this time, it seemed like it had lost its soul, like a walking corpse, and like a lonely soul without a home. Found a wine shop. Xiao Yi walked into this wine shop and sat down, ordered a pot of sake, and drank the wine alone, feeling sad. He felt as if he was raising a glass to relieve his sorrow and the water flowed even more when he cut off the water with a knife. Until midnight, the desk was in a mess and drinks were scattered all over the floor. The little ant lay on the desk and fell asleep. The waiter was about to wake it up, but the store owner stopped him and said, "Let it sleep." Because the old white ant had already expected that it would go to this wine shop. , settled it in advance.
The next day, Zhao Wangyong and Bai Shao got married. Zhao Wangyong stood in front of the palace, wearing a Gong uniform and a nine-pointed crown, waiting for Bai Shao's chariot. Bai Shao was sitting in the boudoir, in front of the dressing table, wearing a phoenix crown and Xiapei. There were several maids waiting on her, facing the bronze mirror, looking at herself in the mirror. It was now three days since the sun was shining, and Xiao Yi woke up, only to find that he was still in the wine shop. He picked up the sword of benevolence and righteousness, walked out of the wine shop, and drove towards the Zhao Palace. At this time, there is only white peony root in its heart, and it doesn't want any fame, fortune or wealth. It is enough to be able to travel far and wide with white peony root in this life. Bai Shao walked out of the boudoir to the lobby, saluted to Bai Shao, and said, "Dad, my daughter is leaving." Bai Shao waved his hand and said, "Go, go." Then he raised his head and looked at Bai Shao's walking figure. , shouted: "Shao'er." It seemed that it was still a little reluctant in its heart. Bai Shao ran in, shed tears, and said, "Father." The old white ant stretched out his hands to wipe away the tears on both sides of it, and said, "Don't cry, don't cry. Today is your big day. You should be happy. Don't cry." Cry, don't cry." Bai Shao nodded quickly, suppressing laughter, and said: "Well, father, since my daughter left, Wu Chong has served her father around, and my daughter is unfilial." Bai Shao comforted him: "Shao'er should take good care of herself after entering the palace. Serving the king, giving birth to heirs for the king, and letting them bloom and spread their leaves are already fulfilling their filial piety." Bai Shao nodded and said, "Well, my daughter is leaving." Bai Lao said, "Let's go, let's go." .”
Bai Shao walked out of the mansion, with eunuchs standing on both sides. Bai Shao looked up at the mansion door behind her. A eunuch came forward, bowed and said: "Miss, let's enter the palace." Bai Shao got on the chariot behind him and drove slowly towards the Zhao palace.
The chariot stopped in front of Zhao Wang's palace, accompanied by maids on both sides. They stood under the stone steps and looked up at Zhao Wangyong on the stone steps. Zhao Wangyong turned around and said happily: "Sister Bai Shao." Bai Shao knelt down and kowtowed, looked up and said, "Your Majesty." Zhao Wangyong rushed down the stone steps and stood in front of Bai Shao and said: "Bai Shao No gift for my sister." Bai Shao then slowly stood up, and the two insects walked up the stone steps hand in hand.
When they were about to enter the Zhao Palace, the little ants drove towards the Zhao Palace. The soldiers stepped forward to stop them, shouting: "Stop, stop, this is a forbidden area of the palace, stop the car." The little ants broke into the Zhao Palace regardless of the soldiers' obstruction. , stopped in front of the palace, got off the car, and shouted: "Slow down, you guys." Zhao Wangyong turned around and said: "Little ant." The ministers stepped forward and said responsibly: "Little ant, you are so bold, how dare you be so cruel to the king. Literally." The old white ant stepped forward and advised: "Little ant, if you have something to say, you can't go back to your home to say it. Why don't you leave quickly?" The little ant said: "Big ant, if you don't say it now, it will be too late. You should know Xiaoyi." Zhao Wangyong faced Mr. Bai and said, "Uncle Wang, what's going on?" Mr. Bai immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please punish me." Then he Then he pulled Xiao Yi's sleeve and said, "Xiao Yi, why don't you kneel down quickly and ask your Majesty for forgiveness."
