Yes, Zheng Guo has only so much ability, how can he withstand the torment? In the end, there will be things that he can't handle.
However, if the State of Zheng cannot cope with it, why can't you, the State of Jin, also cope with it?
On the road against Jingchu, in the final analysis, Jin is the real leader.
Faced with Li Ran’s answer,
Zhao Wu also seemed very satisfied.
In fact, he summoned Li Ran here again just to see his attitude.
After all, in the eyes of the ministers from other countries, what happened in the Chu camp was that Li Ran turned the tide and helped the building to collapse. It was normal for them to praise Li Ran for this.
But in the eyes of people like Zhao Wu, this matter is another matter.
Prince Wei of Chu State was famous for being arrogant and domineering.
What kind of friendship do you, Li Ran, have with him? How could he give up the idea of imprisoning the ministers of various countries with just a few words?
Think about it again,
You, Li Ran, do have some reputation, but now that the ministers from all the countries are gathered here, why did Wang Ziwei just ask you, Li Ran, to draft a new message?
Is your Zheng State trying to cause some trouble again? But shouldn’t your Zheng State be a stumbling block on Chu’s way to the north?
With such twists and turns, Zhao Wu naturally had to pay more attention.
After all, as the ruling minister of the Jin State, he was shouldering the responsibility of being the overlord of the Jin State this time. Although he said that Chu State would be the leader of the alliance, what was the reality? What was their intention? Li Ran
How could you not know?
Therefore, Li Ran's last answer can be said to be perfect.
In one sentence, the bottom line is: Zheng Guo will always follow the Jin State and will not be used as a weapon by the Chu State, let alone have any tricks.
As for Zhao Wu, he felt relieved. Of course, this kind of "reassurance" was more out of helplessness.
Thus, the Guo Di Meeting began under such intrigues.
…
Finally it’s time for the alliance meeting.
Just like the meeting in Pingqiu,
After a dispute with drums and horns, the ministers from various vassal states also lined up on both sides and appeared one after another.
The finale was naturally the Chu State that hosted the alliance, namely Wang Ziwei.
I saw the prince with a beaded crown on his head. Although he was still wearing the clothes of Chu Lingyin, his splendor was no less gorgeous than that of the King of Chu. Moreover, there were two rows of guards on the left and right, and the ceremonial ceremony could not be more grand.
He slowly walked through the center of the venue, his expression proud, his eyes like torches, and his majestic strength was vividly displayed at this moment.
Under the stage, Lu Guo was next to Zheng Guo. Shusun Bao looked at the princes on the stage and couldn't help but said:
"The way Wang Ziwei is dressed today, he looks like the King of Jiguo!"
Han Hu on the side heard this and immediately echoed:
"Yes, look, there are two rows of guards in front of him. Isn't this the monarch's guard of honor?"
Under Zhou Li's rule, people of what class wore what kind of clothes?
What kind of ceremonial guard should be used when traveling?
Those are all clearly stipulated.
And the guard of honor that the prince surrounded today,
Obviously, it seriously exceeded the specifications of his Chu Kingdom Ling Yin.
Cai Zi, the official of the State of Cai, returned to life. Since this man had always been familiar with Wu Ju of the State of Chu, after hearing this, he refuted them:
"There is a pair of armed guards standing in front of Pu Palace. Is there any problem with this?"
His meaning is very obvious. The Chu State did this in accordance with their rules of worshiping Pu Palace, and it was not because of violating the monarch's honor guard.
You still see too little and are too uneducated.
Bo Zhouli of Chu State saw that Cai Zi was actually speaking for their country when he returned to life, so he followed the situation and echoed:
"Yes, these things were originally requested by our Lord Yin from the monarch. But there is no trespassing behavior in them as you said."
Bozhouli's meaning is also more concise: These have been approved by our monarch, what are you doing here?
But as soon as his words fell, there was a burst of small comments from everyone.
Oh, I dare to get the approval of your king? So it looks like it will be just around the corner for the prince to replace the king?
Otherwise, what are you, a magistrate of Chu State, thinking of borrowing these things for?
The atmosphere was heightened to this point, and Li Ran couldn't help but complain:
"Haha, I borrowed it, but I don't know when I will pay it back."
Bozhouli heard the sound and sneered again:
"You, the State of Zheng, are not much better. You should just worry more about yourselves. Everyone in your country knows that Dr. Zixi wants to overstep his bounds!"
The matter of Gongsun Hei tyrannizing the court was nothing new in Zheng State, and Li Ran was also aware of it.
So, he continued to retort without thinking:
"Oh? Isn't your Prince Qiji, who has the destiny to be the king, still here? Prince Wei just blatantly borrowed the throne from his nephew, and you don't have any worries at all?"
Prince Qiji, later King Ping of Chu, was also a fierce man.
The Chu State's monarch selection system was actually no different from that of other states under the Zhou Dynasty. They actually followed the system of direct descendants.
But because the people of Chu have always been relatively tough, both externally and internally, Chu's internal struggles can be said to be more intense than those of other countries.
Not to mention the struggle for the position of king.
During the period of King Chu Gong, the father of the current king of Chu State actually had four sons who became kings of Chu.
The current Wang Ziwei and the Wang Zi Qiji mentioned by Li Ran are both one of them.
Li Ran deliberately mentioned Wang Ziqiji here, in fact, he was reminding the people of Chu that it is good for you to support Wang Ziwei now, and your future is bright. However, if one day, you are tested again before, you will also have a destiny.
If Wang Ziqiji is ousted from power, then you people are really miserable.
At this time, the officials of Qi State, whose country was weak, heard the voice and echoed:
"Huh? What Li Ziming said is indeed reasonable. I am really worried about you two."
The "two people" in his mouth naturally refer to Bozhouli and Gongzi Guisheng, because one is from the Chu state and the other is a senior official from the state of Cai who is close to Ling Yin of the state of Chu.
At this time, Chen Guogongzi Zhao was not too worried about the big deal, he couldn't hold himself back, and couldn't help but sarcastically said:
"Haha, if there is no sorrow, how can we get things done? These two are so happy now!"
After all, Wang Ziwei is now very powerful. Once Wang Ziwei becomes the King of Chu, these two people will be able to support him.
Qi E of Weiguo also intervened at this time:
"Yes, yes, this matter of 'borrowing the king' has been discussed in advance. Even if it makes people a little worried, what will be the hindrance?"
Xiangxu, the Zuo Shi of the Song Dynasty, was the eldest Qing official present at the meeting. In terms of qualifications, except for Zhao Wu of the Jin Dynasty, he was the oldest.
At this time, he could no longer listen to the gossip of the juniors below, so he immediately scolded:
"Okay, okay! Just stop saying a few words! The big country is giving orders from above, and we can just stay respectfully below! You guys, just stand with me!"
Seeing the Zuo Shi of the Song Dynasty speaking to Xu, Yuewang Yu of the Jin Dynasty immediately echoed:
"Yes, Doctor Xiang is right. I think the last chapter of "Xiao Min" is very good. Hehe, I will just do it like that."
(The last chapter of "Xiao Min": Don't dare to attack the tiger, don't dare to fight against the river. People know one, but don't know the other. Fight with fear, as if facing an abyss, or walking on thin ice.)
If the meaning of this sentence is translated literally: Don’t dare to fight a tiger, don’t dare to cross a river without a boat, people only need to know what they know, and don’t need to know what they don’t need to know. Always remain respectful, as if you are facing an abyss every moment.
, like walking on thin ice.
As the favored minister of the Marquis of Jin, Le Wang Yu actually had no special talents. Firstly, he was the best at flattering others. Secondly, he loved showing off.
When everyone heard what Xiang Xu had said, they stopped talking.
Then, Han Hu turned his head again and started chatting with Li Ran in a low voice:
"After dealing with these people, how do you feel about Zi Ming?"
Li Ran glanced around, and he had already made some calculations, so he smiled and said:
"Doctor Shusun's words are appropriate and tactful. Master Zuo of the Song Dynasty's language is concise and in line with etiquette. King Yu of Le is very narcissistic, but at least he seems to be quite respectful. And what you and Mr. Cai Guosheng said are also
That's right, you guys are all great officials who can maintain your rank for several generations. But great officials like Qi State, Wei State, and Chen State are probably not immune to disaster!"
"The weak man of Qi State worries blindly for others who do not need to worry about him, which is obviously making fun of others; while the young master of Chen State treats things that should be worried about as good things; the Qi State of Wei State
Although evil people also have worries, they do not take such worries seriously. These people will bring worries to themselves sooner or later, and worries will inevitably find them."
When Han Hu heard the sound, he couldn't help but nodded and said:
"Haha, Zi Minghui's eyes are as bright as a torch, and he sees people and things very clearly!"
