He was just a doctor from the Qin State, but he knew so much secret information about him. He even knew such top-secret things as Feng Duan's deliberate poisoning.
Can he still be just a little healer?
No, obviously he is not.
"Sir, sir, you have been waiting here for a long time with Mr. Li. You don't think he is just here to play tricks with Mr. Li, right?"
"Please give me some advice, sir."
Obviously, what Li Ran wants to know now depends entirely on what Yi He can tell him.
So he bowed his hands, just like a younger generation asking for advice from their sages.
Seeing this, Yi He looked slightly calm, and his eyes immediately became indifferent.
"Haha, since you are proficient in Zhou rites, you should know that since the rise of Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Gong has made rituals and music and annotated the "Book of Changes". Since then, the four professions of witchcraft, medicine, divination, and music have become the order of ritual and music, and regulated the people according to the way of heaven.
, respect the principles of heaven and admonish all kings. They go up to the nobles and teach the common people."
Now what the doctor said is that "the Duke of Zhou established rituals and made music to bring peace to the world", which is indeed the truth. It is true that these witches, doctors, divination, music, and even the historians of various countries are all
An important part of the so-called "Zhou Rites".
Because at the beginning of the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty, this group of people was like the so-called "Grand Judge" in later generations, the authority to interpret the "Way of Heaven". At the same time, it was an important organization used by Duke Zhou to control the vassal states and understand their first-hand intelligence.
.
To understand it from the perspective of later generations, it means that it not only focuses on the "ideological and political" work of various countries, but also focuses on the "supervision" work.
However, the problem is not that there is something wrong with what Yi He said. The real question is, how does what he said relate to his current "Bao Inquiry"?
At this point, the doctor paused again, and then let out a long sigh:
"Hey...it's a pity that Zhou Daozhong has fallen, etiquette has been ruined, and music has collapsed. Since King Ping, we and other orderly followers have no longer attached themselves to Zhou."
"However, fortunately, the way of heaven is unbroken. Although Zong Zhou collapsed, the ritual and music education has gone through for hundreds of years, and everyone in the world still relies on me as a person who upholds order. The nobles of various countries and all matters big and small are also asked by us.
. Therefore, what we, the Four Order Guards, have seen and heard is very extensive. In addition, the duties of our Four Order Guards are basically connected with the same spirit, and they communicate with each other. Therefore, the words of our advice are timely.
There are still many successes today. This is definitely not because we have the power of divination, but it is actually the result of careful calculation!"
It turns out that although the hereditary positions of witchcraft, medicine, divination, music, etc. are gradually disappearing with the decline of royal power, this does not mean that this group of people has completely disappeared.
On the contrary, people like them can still roam around and spread out in the wilds to this day, so their power is not small.
In the terms of future generations, this is actually equivalent to a large top-down intelligence network, and most people in it can benefit from it.
"Oh? So, this is your way of survival now?"
Li Ran heard the sound, with a slightly thoughtful look on his face.
Yihe couldn't help but nodded and said:
"Haha, it's really helpless. Nowadays, the world is declining, and people's hearts are not as old as before. If we, the four guardians, want to continue to stand in the world without relying on Zong Zhou, this is the only way to survive."
So, in the end, as the old saying goes, there is strength in numbers.
Although witchcraft, medicine, divination, music, etc. are no longer what they were when Zong Zhou was at his peak in the Spring and Autumn Period, they are better because they have more people, and after all, noble people have more to rely on when making decisions. Therefore, they move to the upper levels and naturally get
There is also more information.
Later, when these people communicate with each other, they will know more.
With this foundation, they then show off some metaphysics and make some deductions to help the powerful or the people make decisions. This has become a unique way of making a living.
It is precisely because of this that Yi He is so familiar with Li Ran's origins, and also knows the details about Zhong Feng Duan's deliberate poisoning.
"It turns out that's how it is..."
Even Li Ran heard about these things for the first time, and he couldn't help but be surprised for a moment.
"Then... Mr. deliberately said that sentence in front of the Marquis of Jin today: 'A good minister is about to die' in order to lure Li into trouble?"
Obviously, what Cai Yihe said in the main hall just now was a set-up.
Yihe was waiting for him outside the post house from the beginning, which shows that Yihe had already had this plan.
However, Li Ran is still confused as to what kind of plan he has here.
"Haha, my lord is very intelligent, which is rare in the world. If that's the case, then I'll speak out."
"Although your Excellency is young, you have already been deeply involved in the world, and most of the people you meet are powerful people, such as Lu's uncle and grandson, Zheng's son Chan, and Jin's uncle Xiang. These powerful people now have deep trust in you. Your Majesty's plan
Most of them have similar interests."
"However, the dignitaries of various countries, regardless of the Qin and Jin Dynasties, are mostly self-interested. These people only seek for one country, not for the whole world. Your Excellency has lofty aspirations, and only benefits one side. I am afraid it is not your pattern."
At this point, Yi He suddenly stopped, and his sharp eyes rested on Li Ran's face.
This was not the first time that Li Ran heard such naked praise. It would be unrealistic to say that because of this little praise, Li Ran could forget everything he had done.
"Haha, sir, you are so complimentary, but I feel ashamed that I don't deserve it."
Along with these words of praise, Li Ran also heard another meaning of Yihe.
"My lord, there is no need to be modest. Since I am waiting here specially to greet you today, I must have some considerations."
"In today's world, there are frequent wars among the princes and countries. The countries are attacking each other, and the common people are in ruins. Since you have traveled among the countries, you must have seen and heard about this."
"If you don't give up, I can serve as your envoy. With our help, your work in various countries will be smoother. I wonder what you mean?"
Yes, Yi He deliberately attracted Li Ran's attention in front of the Marquis of Jin, and waited for Li Ran's arrival at the post house, just to get Li Ran to join his group.
They have the first-hand intelligence information in the world. If they really get this help, it will be like adding more power to Li Ran.
Of course, the main reason is that the banner they put up is also very noble: "Not for one country, but for the world."
That means that in their eyes, both Qin, Jin and Qi and Chu are treated equally. They will not forget their purpose just because they are their own masters.
This is somewhat consistent with Li Ran's "postmodern concept".
"Wait a minute, then why did you find Li? Li is already so popular now?"
Even Li Ran couldn't help but look a little excited about this kind of wooing, but it was just excitement. His thoughts were still very clear.
Facing Yihe's wooing, Li Ran was secretly happy. After all, being recognized by others is a very fulfilling thing.
But after all, he still didn't know what kind of organization the group Yi He was talking about was? Or what kind of organization was it?
These days, various intelligence organizations and spy networks are criss-crossing various countries. This is nothing new. Just like the Ji family, Shu Niu and Feng Duan who have already formed a relationship with Li Ran, these three people are behind the scenes.
, obviously there is also a huge, yet unknown force hidden there.
As a time traveler, Li Ran naturally understood better that the Mohist family that was about to be born had originally stood out from these organizations.