Chapter 150: Literature wins over quality, history?
Chu ordered Prince Yin to surround him and summon the princes from all over the world to form an alliance in Guo.
However, the Jin State's ruling minister, the Central Military Commander Zhao Wu, who came to participate in the alliance this time, actually directly proposed to give up the position of leader of the alliance to Wang Ziwei without any reason.
Can this be tolerated?
Therefore, Uncle Sunbao, the official of Lu State, Guowei, the official of Qi State, Xiangrong of Song State, Hanhu of Zheng State, and other high officials from various countries in the Central Plains all came to the residence of the Jin mission.
To persuade Zhao Wu.
Shusun Bao, Han Hu, and Li Ran entered Zhao Wu's camp together, but Zhao Wu in the tent was in an inexplicable good mood at this time. He was drinking wine with everyone. When he saw three more distinguished guests, he immediately ordered his men to give them
Everyone arranged their seats.
After sitting down, Zhao Wu finally spoke:
"Leopard! Haha,
It’s really an old friend I haven’t seen for a long time,
I am very pleased to be able to meet you here this time. This... must be Zheng Guoxin's successor as the leader of the country, Hanhu, Hanzipi, right? Oh, there are really talented people from generation to generation. The next generation is to be feared, and the next generation is to be feared.
ah!"
"Come on, everyone, let's watch the wine."
Saying that, Zhao Wu held up a cup and wanted to invite the three of them to drink together.
When Shusun Bao and Wei Hu saw this, they both looked at each other, wondering what Zhao Wu's intention was.
However, due to Zhao Wu's status, how could they dare to insult Zhao Wu's face in person, so they only hesitated for a moment before they both raised their glasses.
After all three of them finished their drinks, Zhao Wu looked at Li Ran and said with a smile:
"Ziming visited our country of Jin a few days ago, and he shone brightly in the court of our country of Jin. However, everything in the world is strange.
The advantages and disadvantages are all obvious. Isn't it strange that the emperor didn't accept Zi Ming's advice? "
He seemed to know why Shusun Bao, Han Hu, and Li Ran came here, so he kept silent about the alliance, and his words were extremely polite, even Li Ran didn't know.
How to respond.
However, Li Ran thought about it and responded:
"How dare you, how dare you, Zhao Zhongjun made a false compliment. The Marquis of Jin's concerns are reasonable. How can we disobey the leader of the alliance?"
"Now, I heard that the Chinese Army intends to give up the position of alliance leader, but it is difficult to understand. Please clarify the confusion."
Since Zhao Wu didn't mention this matter to his uncle Sun Bao and Han Hu, then Li Ran naturally did his part to reveal the issue.
But who knew that Zhao Wu only smiled when he heard the sound, and his smile was extremely mysterious.
Seeing this, Shusun Bao and Han Hu looked at each other in confusion.
Then he frowned and cupped his hands and said:
"Zhao Zhongjun, who was superior to the Song Alliance back then, had allowed the Chu man Qu Jian to take advantage of our Zhou state.
From this, they were able to jointly dominate the world with the Jin State, and all other vassal states also had to pay tribute to the Chu State."
"Now the Chu State Commander Yin has not kept his word. This has been heard by all the princes. Why haven't you been on guard yet, Zhongjun? If this continues, I'm afraid you will suffer losses again like the last time in the Song Alliance.
! You must know that at that time, Yin Qujian, the commander of the Chu State, was praised by the princes for his credibility, but in the end he still deceived us and was superior to your Jin State. Not to mention the current domineering
Where is Wang Ziwei?"
"If the Chu State gains the upper hand over the Jin State again here, it will definitely be a shame to the Jin State!"
"Furthermore, it has been eight years since you assisted the Marquis of Jin to become the leader of the alliance. You have met with the princes twice and the officials three times, so that the people of Qi and even Di have surrendered, and the east has been at peace. You have also pacified Qin.
The turmoil caused by Chun Yu built the city wall. The army was not exhausted, the country was not exhausted, the people did not slander, the princes did not complain, and even God did not send a big disaster. What kind of achievement is this? Who among the people in the world does not do this?
To praise you for your achievements?"
"However, now that your reputation is so prominent and your prestige is so prosperous, it will end in such shame. This is what we are afraid of. Zhao Zhongjun, you must be vigilant!"
Zhao Wu's achievements in his life have been countless. It is absolutely impossible for anyone who was born in the same era to say that there is anyone who disobeys him.
But such a glorious life must now end with the humiliation of "giving up the position of alliance leader". He may not think so, but in the eyes of others, this is a huge stain, and may even become a stain thousands of years later.
, black material that is despised by the world.
After Shusun Bao said what he said, both Li Ran and Han Hu nodded in agreement.
At such a critical juncture, if Zhao Wu gave up his position as leader of the alliance, it would be tantamount to acknowledging Chu's overlord status. How would the princes of the world deal with themselves then? Where would he put his face as the overlord of Jin?
And wouldn't his Zhao Wu I's heroic reputation be directly destroyed in one day?
"Haha, Wu Shou has been gifted!"
Facing Shusunbao's impassioned persuasion, Zhao Wu was not angry, but very respectful, even humble.
This may be related to his life experience. After all, Zhao Wu has always upheld the word "modesty" throughout his life. He always has this kind and pleasant attitude towards everyone, even his political opponents.
At this time, Zhao Wu continued to speak:
"Haha, Brother Bao is really forgetful. Brother Bao still remembers that during the Song Dynasty alliance meeting, Chu State's order Yin Qujian was harmful to others, but Wu? But he had a loving heart. This was how Chu State was at that time.
The reason why it can surpass the Jin State."
"What now? Wu still upholds this mentality. Regardless of whether the Chu State keeps its promise, Zhao Wu will regard faith as my foundation and do things according to this principle."
"For example, as long as a farmer is diligent in weeding and cultivating soil, he will eventually get a bumper harvest despite a temporary famine. "Poetry" says: Don't blaspheme or thief, rarely do anything wrong.
will become a role model). This is all because we can keep our promises. So, if Wu can really become an example of keeping his promises, then how can I, Zhao Wu, succumb to others?"
"What Zhao Wu is worried about now is whether I, Zhao Wu, can do this. As for the state of Chu...what does it matter if Wu thinks?"
Zhao Wu is Zhao Wu after all.
At this time, Li Ran suddenly remembered Wang Ziwei's evaluation of Zhao Wu at the Jishi Manor outside Zhengyi City - Wen Sheng Zhi Ze Shi.
At that time, Prince Chu of Chu was quite disapproving of Zhao Wu.
I can only say that Zhao Wu’s “literacy is better than his quality.” In other words, in adult terms, he is too soft.
Of course, Li Ran disagreed with Wang Ziwei's evaluation from the beginning. When he heard Zhao Wu's words, eight words suddenly appeared in Li Ran's mind: gentle and gentle, and then
Gentleman.
As the saying goes, "A gentleman has something to do and something not to do."
Zhao Wu explained this sentence vividly.
A true gentleman will never change his original intention due to changes in time.
A true gentleman should stick to his integrity and noble character from beginning to end, and not change anything for anything or anyone.
And doesn’t the so-called gentleman’s way consist in “self-evident virtue”?
No matter what Zhao Wu's plan was, just these words had indeed benefited Li Ran a lot.