King Chu said: "Sir, you are very polite. Sir, you have lost your beloved disciple. This must be a big blow to you." This sentence made Xiao Yi start to fall silent, making him unable to speak for a long time, and he could only feel sad secretly. The King of Chu looked at Little Yi and said, "Since you don't want to say it, sir, I won't force you to do it. Just don't tell me." Then Little Yi said, "Wen was twenty-nine years old. His hair was all white and he died young. The little ant cried again and said, "Since I have Ziwen, we will be closer to each other." The King of Chu asked again, "Which of my disciples is eager to learn?" Bu Xin's life is short, and now he is dead." The king of Chu said: "Zi Wen is a man of great righteousness and a rare talent. Please forgive me, sir." Then he stood up and left. Xiao Yi held his hands in front of him and looked at King Chu's leaving figure. After the King of Chu walked out, he got on the chariot and returned to the Chu Palace.
The next day, the little ant's condition improved. When I walked out, I felt like a new insect, full of energy. The little ants are standing in the yard. The year's plan is spring, the winter snow has melted, and there is a gurgling stream beside the thatched cottage. The birds are chirping in the morning, and there are hundreds of flowers blooming in the garden, all bright and red. The little ant looked up at the sky, the wind was gentle and the clouds were light, thinking deeply. The disciples stood in front of it, bowed and saluted, "Sir." Xiao Yi cupped his hands in front of him and returned the salute.
On this day, a eunuch came to visit and was invited by the King of Chu to welcome Xiao Yi into the palace of the King of Chu. The little ant turned back, faced its disciples, explained some things, and said: "You guys wait in the garden, I will come back as soon as I go." Then they got on the car together and went to the Chu Palace with them to pay homage to the King of Chu.
The King of Chu stood in front of the palace gate to greet him. The chariot arrived in front of the palace gate of the Chu Palace. The little ant got out of the car and looked forward. He saw the King of Chu standing in front of the palace gate and looked around. He stretched out his hands and knelt before him, saying: "Your Majesty." The king of Chu looked at the little ant standing in front of him and said happily: "Look. Mr. Lai's body has recovered." Xiao Yi said: "Thanks to the king." The King of Chu looked forward to Xiao Yi and said: "Sir is finally here. I still have a lot to say to my husband. Sir, please invite me." Little Yi stood aside and said, "The king should invite you first." The King of Chu and Little Yi entered the Chu Palace hand in hand.
Not long after the little ants left, the Yin Mansion sent insects to visit the thatched cottage. As soon as they stepped into the thatched cottage, they met several of its disciples and asked them respectfully: "What kind of insects are you?" These insects saw that they were He was very respectful and courteous. As expected, the disciples trained by Xiao Yi all bowed and said in return: "We are the servants of Ling Yin's house. My master invites your husband to visit the house." One of the disciples apologized deeply. They said: "I'm very sorry. My husband was invited by the king and is not here. Please come back another day." These servants said respectfully: "If your husband is back, please let us know." Then they gave gifts. He said: "My master heard that your husband is not in good health, so I sent you some tonics. Please accept it." These disciples were stunned for a while and said: "Sir, you don't allow us to accept any gifts from insects. What do you mean? "These bastards said: "This is my master's wish. Please accept it, otherwise we will not be able to explain it to my master." Shang Fu walked out and said: "Okay, I will accept it for my husband." Zizheng He looked at Shang Fu in great surprise and tugged on its sleeves. Shang Fu ignored it and continued to face these subordinates and said: "I will inform you when sir comes back." These subordinates said: "Okay, then We resigned." Then he left. Zizheng caught up with Shang Fu and said, "Shang Fu, what do you mean by this? What kind of insect do you think Ling Yin of Chu is?" Shang Fu said, "I know that Ling Yin of Chu is greedy and lustful. Little insect." Zi Zhengyi said angrily: "Since you know what kind of insect the Ling Yin of Chu is, why did you accept his gift? By doing this, aren't you trapping Mr. Yin in injustice? Scholars in the world How will you treat our gentleman?" Shang Fu asked again: "Who is the most powerful in Chu State." Zizheng replied: "Of course it is Ling Yin." Shang Fu said: "We would rather offend a gentleman than I am willing to offend a little bug like Ling Yin." Zi Zheng said: "Sir, you will not collude with Ling Yin." Shang Fu said: "We all believe in your character, and I also believe that you will handle these things correctly. "
Xiao Yi sat aside and looked at King Chu. The King of Chu asked: "A few years ago, my husband advised me to implement benevolent government in Chu State. I have always had a question to ask my husband." The little ant said: "If you have any questions, please ask me." King Chu asked "Can Sir's benevolence and righteousness make the Insects dominate the world?" Xiao Yi said, "No." The King of Chu added, "Since Sir's benevolence and righteousness cannot make Insects dominate the world, what's the point of needing it?" The little ant asked again: "Does the king want his country to have long-term peace and stability and the people to live in peace and quiet? Or does it want to dominate the country for just a few decades?" The king of Chu replied: "Of course it is long-term peace and stability." The little ant said: "Qi has Duke Huan of Qi. , the state of Jin had Duke Wen of Jin, the state of Chu had King Zhuang of Chu, the state of Wu had Helu, and the state of Yue had Goujian. They all achieved their hegemony through the assistance of virtuous ministers. After the death of Duke Huan of Qi, the state of Qi fell into civil strife, which lasted for ten years or even After decades of failure, the state of Jin was the same, not to mention the state of Chu. The state of Wu was destroyed by the state of Yue, and the state of Yue was annexed by the state of Chu. Why?" King Chu did not The solution asked: "Why?" The little ant replied: "Because they have no national policy of long-term peace and stability." King Chu had doubts about this and asked: "What is the national policy of long-term peace and stability?" The little ant said: "Shang Zhou The people were unjust and cruel, and the people were in dire straits. King Wu attacked them, using the right to defeat the unjust, destroying the Shang Dynasty and establishing the country. The Duke of Zhou performed the rites of Zhou and governed the world without using military chariots. He was upright but not ungrateful. His virtue was legendary and he enjoyed the country for eight hundred years. . If my king cultivates virtue, then the people from all over the world will obey him, appoint talents and talents, and formulate laws that are conducive to the operation of the country. Officials and people will have laws to follow. He will induce his subjects with benevolence and virtue, supplement them with laws, and restrain his subjects with etiquette. Okay, maybe this is the national policy of long-term peace and stability. The vast territory of the Chu State has no shortage of good generals to guard it. This is the result of the conquests of the previous kings. Later kings practiced martial arts and cultivated literature to inherit the legacy of the previous kings."
Zheng Ji walked out from behind the curtain and said, "Sir, what you said is good." She walked to King Chu and saluted, "Your Majesty." King Chu smiled and said, "My beloved, please take a seat." Zheng Ji walked up and sat down on Chu King. Beside the king, while looking at the little ant sitting below, he whispered into King Chu's ear: "I thought the gentleman was an old man in his seventies or eighties, but I didn't expect him to be so young and handsome." The King of Chu was very happy after hearing this, and then said: "Sir, you are highly respected in the Kingdom of Chu, and you are the one who is the one to judge." Zheng Ji apologized and said, "I know I was wrong." The little ant looked at the two insects, a little confused. She was at a loss, so she said: "Your Majesty." Zheng Ji faced Xiao Yi and said: "I heard that Mr. knows the music well." Xiao Yi said: "Back to the queen, I only know a little bit about it. It is insignificant in front of the queen." Zheng Ji knew Xiao Yi was being modest and said: "But the Ai family heard that when Mr. was playing the piano, even the flying birds would fall down, and all the birds were listening to the music played by Mr. Yi." Xiao Yi said: "This It's just hearsay." Zheng Ji faced King Chu and said, "Your Majesty, I do have an idea." King Chu asked curiously, "What do you think, my concubine? Tell me quickly." Zheng Ji said shyly: " I would like to invite you to the harem to teach me music." The King of Chu smiled and said, "My beloved concubine has such good eyesight, she will snatch away the beloved queen as soon as she comes." Zheng Ji began to act coquettishly, and she was a little bit She was unhappy and said: "Your Majesty, you don't agree." King Chu looked at Xiao Yi and said, "Sir, you haven't agreed yet." Zheng Ji looked at Xiao Yi and then at King Chu, and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty. "The King of Chu really had no choice but to take it, so he asked: "Sir, can you come into the harem and teach my beloved concubine how to practice music?" The little ant hesitated and said: "I'm afraid-" The King of Chu pushed Zheng Ji and whispered Said: "Why don't you hurry up and become a disciple?" Zheng Ji stood up and walked over, causing Xiao Yi to stand up immediately. Zheng Ji kowtowed to Xiao Yi and saluted: "Sir, please accept my disciple's bow." Xiao Yi returned the salute: "I don't dare to be a humble insect." King Chu asked: "Sir, do you agree?" Xiao Yi could only agree and said: "Okay."
Xiao Yi enters the harem and teaches Zheng Ji how to play music. Xiao Yi stood outside the curtain tent and saluted: "Your Majesty, Xiao Yi has been ordered by the king to teach the queen the music." Zheng Ji's words came from inside the curtain tent, saying: "Sir, please come into the curtain tent." Only then did Yi slowly enter the curtain. Zheng Ji walked out from behind the couch, stood in front of Xiao Yi, and said, "Sir." Xiao Yi looked up and saw that Zheng Ji was wearing a tulle, and her skin was clearly visible. . Xiao Yi immediately knelt down and said, "I am guilty." Zheng Ji sat in front of the couch and said, "Sir, what is your crime? Sir, please get up." Xiao Yi got up and sat in front of the piano. Zheng Ji looked at Xiao Yi and said, "Sir, Zheng Ji has a question for you." Xiao Yi raised his head and said, "If you have any questions, just ask." Zheng Ji cast a flirtatious look at Xiao Yi, but Xiao Yi didn't respond. Moved, he said: "I heard that insects in the world have seven emotions and six desires, and there is a saying that heroes are saddened by beautiful insects. Don't you, sir, love beautiful insects?" The little ant said: "Love, a gentleman has certain things to do and things not to do. , maybe this is what Xiao Yi pursues all his life." Zheng Ji asked very seriously: "Sir, Zheng Ji just wants to get a sincere word from Mr., am I beautiful?" Xiao Yi said: "Beautiful! Empress! The beauty is like a flower in spring. The branches are unique and beautiful when they bloom, but the flowers also wither sometimes..." Zheng Ji immediately interrupted Xiao Yi's words and said with a silent smile: "Mr. Zheng Ji likes this sentence. , Sir, please teach me how to practice the piano." Xiao Yi said: "I, please play the song "Yun Gong Yu Yi" for the queen first." Zheng Ji sat over, looked at Xiao Yi sitting aside, and said softly: "Sir, please play." The little ant placed its eyes on the strings. At this time, it only had the rhythm in its heart, and the sound of the piano was not disturbed at all. Zheng Ji kept her eyes on the little ant, and saw beads of sweat sliding down its forehead. She stretched out her towel to wipe the sweat beads off its forehead, and the sound of the piano stopped. Xiao Yi stood up and left, bowing and said: "Your Majesty, this is the whole song "Yungong Feather Clothes", please ask your Majesty to play it." Guqin has five strings, which are combined into five tones, namely Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, Yu, San The sound is deep and broad, reminding people of ancient thoughts; its overtones are like the sound of nature, giving it a cold and celestial feeling; the pressing notes are rich, and the lingering rhyme of the chirping under the fingers is subtle and long, sometimes like the chattering of insects, and can be used for conversation. Time is like the thoughts in an insect's heart, misty and changeable. Xiao Yi first taught it the fingering techniques, and then explained some tonal changes of the guqin. After Xiao Yi explained it, Zheng Ji started to try it again. Sitting in front of the guqin, Zheng Ji said: "Sir, Zheng Ji will play a piece for you first." Then she started playing. Xiao Yi closed her eyes and listened. Zheng Ji looked up from time to time and looked at Xiao Yi standing in front of her. She smiled slightly. After a while, she stopped talking and raised her head and asked, "Sir, how is Zheng Ji playing?" He slowly opened his eyes and said: "Okay, okay, very good, I have already understood it."
