After all, he had personally recruited Li Ran before, and he had also seen how King Chu personally recruited him.
But at that time, perhaps because Li Ran was too proud of his talents, all ended in vain.
But now Li Ran would actually agree to stay in the Chu Kingdom and accept the commission of the King of Chu. If there weren't some intriguing considerations, Wu Ju really didn't believe it.
It is precisely because of this that he has always had a slight distrust of Li Ran.
Therefore, he didn't hint at random things or make insinuations, but directly expressed his thoughts.
The reason why you, Li Ran, agreed to stay in Chu State must be just a delaying tactic, right?
At this moment, after hearing Wu Ju's doubts, Li Ran couldn't help but think about it in his heart.
He didn't know whether Wu Ju's questioning was his own intention? Or was it the intention of King Chu?
But what Li Ran knew well was that his current answer, no matter whose intention it was, would definitely reach the ears of King Chu.
So his answer was also very cautious:
"Doctor, do you think that I, Li Ran, really don't know how to serve the Chu State?"
Li Ran asked habitually.
He knew that when faced with questions from smart people, no matter how he answered, Wu Ju would be able to find the answer he wanted. So he had no choice but to use rhetorical questions to probe and wait for an opportunity to refute.
But Wu Ju didn't say much, just shook his head.
He was sure that Li Ran would not really serve the Chu State.
"Then...since Dr. Wu Ju doesn't believe it, why bother saying more?"
"Doctor, please invite me now."
Then, Li Ran made a move that Wu Ju never expected.
He actually gave Wu Ju an eviction order directly.
Don’t you doubt that I won’t really serve Chu State?
Since you already have a preconceived answer, you won't believe it no matter what I say. If that's the case, then why should I waste my breath?
This seemingly rogue behavior almost made Wu Ju stunned on the spot.
Because he thought that according to Li Ran's usual eloquent style, he would definitely come up with all kinds of strange reasons to prove that he would indeed serve the Chu State.
However, he never expected that Li Ran actually used the "what you say is what you say" trick, which was extremely rogue and extremely incomprehensible.
"Oh? Sir, what do you mean by this? Aren't you afraid of telling me about this?"
Wu Ju calmed down and immediately brought out the King of Chu to threaten Li Ran.
"Haha, doctor, you can find out in one try. Why bother talking to Li here?"
Faced with Wu Ju's intimidation, Li Ran's answer was more concise and clear.
At this moment, even Wu Ju couldn't help but be stunned, his eyelids twitched suddenly.
Because when he saw how determined Li Ran was, he immediately realized another problem.
Yes, since he can see that this is Li Ran's delaying strategy, how can the king not see it?
Could it be said that the king did this intentionally?
When Wu Ju thought about this, his heart suddenly became enlightened.
He looked at Li Ran with sudden realization, and then his anger suddenly turned into laughter, and he immediately stood up and bowed:
"Hahaha, wrong, wrong!... You really have a villain's heart. I'm really ashamed, I'm really ashamed..."
"Since sir is willing to stay in our Chu country, it is the greatest help to our Chu country. I am still so ignorant that I came to question you. I hope you will forgive me. Please forgive me!"
After understanding the key to this, Wu Ju's reaction suddenly changed 180 degrees. And this change seemed so logical, and there was no very deliberate sense of disobedience.
Why?
Why did his attitude change so drastically?
That's because after he figured out King Chu's thoughts, he thought of another thing.
Since Li Ran has now promised to stay in the Chu State, its strategic significance is actually not small as far as the Chu State is concerned.
Who is Li Ran? Li Ran is a famous strategist and strategist! He is a talent that all countries are seeking after!
Li Ran was not only a key figure in the Zheng State, but his current relationship with the entire Jin State was also extraordinary. He had very good personal relationships with Yang Shige, Zhao Wu, and even Han Qi.
But he did not choose to help the Jin State, but stayed in the Chu State. Isn't this the reverse operation of "Chu talents are promoted to Jin"?
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Therefore, if a talent like this stayed in the Chu State, wouldn't it add fuel to Chu's momentum as the leader of the world alliance?
Therefore, as long as Li Ran can agree to stay in the Chu State for one day, it will be a great help to the Chu State. As for whether he is really willing to serve the Chu State, what does it matter?
The King of Chu obviously saw this, so he turned a blind eye to Li Ran's obvious delaying strategy.
Only now did Wu Ju understand this, and he felt a little ashamed.
After all, his self-righteous astuteness seemed not enough in front of Li Ran and King Chu.
"Haha, Doctor Wu Ju said something serious, but now in the Chu State, he is just like the head of Guizhou, and everything he says and does is insignificant. For the Chu State, what is really important is people like the doctor. Yours
Every word and deed is of vital importance to Chu State."
Speaking of this, Li Ran suddenly paused again, glanced at Wu Ju on the side, and said to Wu Ju in a rather mysterious way:
"It's just...now that King Chu has a certain style, I think it's still a little inappropriate."
When Wu Ju heard this, he realized that there was obviously something in Li Ran's words, so he immediately bowed and asked:
"Oh? But I don't know what's wrong with it?"
Wu Ju immediately bowed again, his expression of respect beyond words.
When Li Ran saw this, he smiled slightly and said in an understatement:
"The mourning period for the late emperor is approaching, and everything in the country is in chaos. This is the time to win people's hearts."
"But in the past few days, there has been joyful chatter and singing every night in this Zhanghuatai. I'm afraid this is inconsistent with etiquette! How can such actions make the world surrender? How can the people be convinced?"
After saying that, Li Ran picked up the cup and took a sip of it lightly.
"Oh? What you mean, sir... is that a widower must be... 'restrain oneself and return to propriety'?"
When Li Ran heard this, his eyes flashed and he replied excitedly:
"Well, exactly! Of course, I have always known that you Chu people are the most dissatisfied with Zhou's etiquette, so you always like to do the opposite. However, this is not the way to conquer the world! Although Chu State is now
Alliance leader, if you cannot convince all the princes of the Central Plains and only do one thing in front of you and another secretly, then what can you do if you accept your Chu country as the alliance leader?"
"If this 'alliance leader' is in name but not real, then what's the use of it?"
Obviously, Li Ran has a new plan now.
Yes, as a former Luoyi keeper, if he can really make the Chu State "restrain oneself and restore etiquette" from now on, and act like a leader of the world, then he will undoubtedly be a great influence on this chaotic era.
Talking is a good way out!
As the saying goes: the purpose of etiquette is to value harmony.