The most powerful thing about the people of Chu is that they are most disobedient to the Zhou rites. And the biggest disadvantage for them is that they do not understand the Zhou rites.
As mentioned before, the ancestors of the Chu State were just a viscount entrusted by the Zhou royal family. According to etiquette and law, they were not even qualified to sit with the kings of other vassal states, so how could they dominate the world?
Therefore, when Li Ran talked about Zhou rites and deliberately avoided Wang Ziwei's solicitation by using rituals and regulations, Wang Ziwei's unhappiness was naturally beyond words.
You can say anything you want in front of the Chu people, but the most taboo thing is that you must never talk to them about Zhou rites.
The enfeoffment system of rituals and music has done too much harm to them.
Moreover, the Chu people were the first to abolish the enfeoffment system on a large scale and then implement the system of prefectures and counties (this statement is true, book friends can check it out by themselves). Therefore, it is no different to tell them about the laws and regulations of the Zhou people
So I'm exposing their background.
"Hmph! Li Ziming! If you don't want to be an official of our Chu Kingdom, you can just say it clearly. Why do you keep talking about Zhou Rites and governing the world with your mouth shut?"
"We, Chu, are barbarians! So what if we followed the Zhou rites back then? Wasn't the widowed ancestor sent by the Zhou royal family to guard the bonfires back then? If we had followed the Zhou rites, how could I, the great Chu, be as proud as we are today?"
"Zhou Li? Haha, in my opinion, it's just a big joke!"
That's right. If he really followed Zhou Rilai, how could Prince Wei usurp power and seize the throne in the future? How could he legitimately become the next King of Chu?
It is already a fool's dream to ask the people of Chu to obey the Zhou rites. What's more, it is impossible for him, the prince, to give up his attempt to usurp the throne? How is that possible?!
"Let Yin calm down."
"What I said are all ancient systems. Since the enfeoffment by King Wen, the general trend of the world has been based on this. And wherever the king's way reaches, it is the rule of peace."
"Since Li Ran once served as the keeper of the history of Luoyi and shouldered the responsibility of inheriting Zhou rites, how could he dare to forget his roots?"
Li Ran did not give in, and made it clear that it was his duty to inherit Zhou rites.
In other words, asking him to serve in the Chu State was tantamount to making him the laughing stock of the world. How could Li Ran agree to such a thing that would harm his reputation?
"So... Ziming really doesn't want me to be jealous?"
Wang Ziwei patiently asked again in a very serious manner.
Li Ran still shook his head:
"Your Majesty Yin has good intentions, but I accept them with all my heart. But it is difficult to obey my orders."
"Now, since I have become a traveler of the Zheng Kingdom, I must not do such a rebellious thing. If I don't do this, I will be shamed by the people of the world and will be ridiculed by the history of later generations. What's more, if Li Ran really does this repeatedly
People, even Ling Yin, must have some doubts in their hearts, right?"
The clever thing about Li Ran is that he can think of what others have thought of, and he can also think of things that others have never thought of.
His last words were actually a reminder to Wang Ziwei: After all, I, Li Ran, am not from Chu. If I really go with you, can you really feel at ease? After all, people who are not of my race must have different intentions.
"snort!"
"Li Ziming's words are wrong!"
At this time, Wu Ju, who had been silent until now, suddenly stood up.
His face was cold and not angry at all, and there was still a hint of cruelty in the corners of his eyes.
"In these troubled times, good birds should choose trees to roost in, and only those with talent can occupy their positions! Our Lord Yin is seeing that you, Li Ziming, are talented and knowledgeable, and you are willing to accept the position of minister, so why do you want it?
You have betrayed your country and are trying to bring chaos to the world. How can you care about the opinion of the clan? If according to what you said, non-Chu people cannot do Chu things? Then how should we say 'Chu talents are used by Jin'?"
"In the past, there was civil strife in Jin, Prince Chong'er went into exile, and civil strife in Qi, and Guan Zhong ran away from Lu. Have you ever seen them harboring ulterior motives and plotting against their old masters? Could it be that they seek refuge in trouble, or they become capricious little people?
People? Then Guan Zhong returned to Qi, and Qi prospered greatly. Chong'er returned to Jin, and Jin dominated the Central Plains. How should we judge the book after all these events?"
"If it weren't for... In your eyes, the widowed monarch has no sense of being a master? That's why you are unwilling to -->>
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Surrender?"
After Wu Ju finished speaking, his eyes were as bright as a torch and his expression was stern for a moment.
Regarding what Li Ran said just now, the reason why he reacted so violently was actually because he, Wu Ju, was once suspected of betraying Chu and returning to Jin.
, I'm afraid he has already become a high official in the Jin Dynasty.
And the purpose of what he said was actually to tell Wang Ziwei that talents from other countries should not only be used, but also reused. Only in this way can the state of Chu be shown to be a great country and lay a solid foundation for dominating the world in the future.
Base.
Of course, there is also a sense of irony in these words. It is ironic that Li Ran only pursues his personal reputation and does not know the changes in the world. He is stubborn and conservative and does not know where his destiny lies.
The prince gathered around and listened, and it was very useful.
Of course he knew that Li Ran was good at speaking, and he also knew that he was by no means Li Ran's opponent in terms of eloquence, but Wu Ju's words could be regarded as a blow to Li Ran. Although it was a bit far-fetched, it was still a way of saying it.
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So, he looked at Li Ran leisurely, waiting for Li Ran's reply.
At this time, Li Ran's face gradually smiled, and there was a hint of disinterest between his eyebrows.
"Chong'er went into exile, returned to his country and prospered, Guan Zhong ran to Lu, returned to Qi and became hegemon. These people are all famous and strange people in the world, but how can they be compared with them?"
"Furthermore, Duke Wen of Jin was to Jin, and Guan Zhong was to Qi, just like he was to Zheng. Doesn't Ling Yin worry that one day he will betray Chu and return to Zheng, making Zheng a strong enemy of Chu? As Dr. Wu said, although his intentions are good,
, but there are still some shortcomings. In order to govern in troubled times, 'benevolence and righteousness' should be given priority, and the number of talents is by no means the first priority."
"Although Li Ran is not a gentleman, he still knows how to eat the emperor's salary and serve the emperor. How can he follow Yin Yin just because of his solicitation? If this is really the case, isn't he a villain? He is a villain.
, how can you do anything to Ling Yin’s left and right? Doesn’t this tarnish Ling Yin’s reputation?”
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Li Ran's words really slapped Wu Ju in the face.
In troubled times, without benevolence and righteousness, talent and learning are just sharp blades that can hurt people, rather than important tools that benefit the people.
Li Ran understands this, Wu Ju also understands it, and the only one who doesn't quite understand it is probably Wang Ziwei.
Although Wang Ziwei didn't know what "benevolence and righteousness" meant, he could still understand what Li Ran said at the end:
Everyone will despise the capricious villain. But if Wang Ziwei insists on recruiting surrender and rebelling, how will others comment on him?
Thinking about it this way, what Li Ran said was reasonable and well-founded, making it impossible to refute.
Knowing that he couldn't explain it to Li Ran and couldn't argue with him, Wu Ju could only stare and look at Li Ran fiercely, but there was nothing he could do.
Naturally, Wang Ziwei knew that he was unable to persuade Li Ran today. He also felt that Li Ran's sharp tongue was indeed different from ordinary people. He could only sigh bitterly, wave his hands and shake his head.
"Okay, haha, Zi Ming is so righteous after all... No wonder he is so dedicated in assisting Shusun Bao this time."
Although this is a compliment, it is also sarcastic.
After all, Li Ran also served as a guest minister in the State of Lu and interfered deeply in the affairs of the State of Lu. Now he serves as a traveler in the State of Zheng and still talks arrogantly. Doesn't he mean to break his own words?
However, he had no other way. He couldn't possibly kidnap Li Ran back here, right?
So, he stood up alone again, raised his head and looked outside the camp, then turned around and looked at Li Ran.
"What I said today will always be engraved in my heart. If you and I meet again one day, I ask Ziming not to forget it."
Wang Ziwei seemed to have thought of something again, and felt relieved all of a sudden, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.
Li Ran didn't know why, so he stood up quickly and bowed.
He knew that Wang Ziwei would eventually take that step.