I am not a king in the Spring and Autumn Period Chapter 272 Success does not have to be mine
As a latecomer, Li Ran thought he could see through everyone in this era. But reality hit him hard in the face again.
He never expected that Chu King Xiong Wei had long thought of passing the throne to Prince Qiji!
"Haha, Sir, there is no need to be so surprised. We, the Chu people, are different from the other countries in the Central Plains, and I am even different from those mediocre and inactive kings!"
"Brother Ji is superior to others in both his character and ability. Moreover, he has the 'destiny of serving as a jade' given by God. If he is not the King of Chu, I am afraid even God will not allow it, right?
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"The reason why I want to fight for this throne is because our Chu country can no longer afford to hold it back. There was the defeat of Yanling in the past and the humiliation of Zhanban in the past. Now there are more Wu people in the east who are like tigers.
If we don't take advantage of the situation and turn the tide, who in the future will be able to shoulder such an important task?"
When the King of Chu finished speaking, he paused slightly and then continued.
"I actually know very well that no matter whether it is the Battle of Qunshu or the Battle of Zhongli, even if they are both completely victorious, if you want to just drink the Yellow River and win the Central Plains, I am afraid that it will not be achieved when I am in power."
"Although the Jin State has become weak in recent years, its heritage as a great nation still exists. If the six ministers of the Jin State's office unanimously attack me, our Chu State will only end up in a disastrous defeat if we rush northward."
"And the State of Wu is far to the southeast. If the State of Chu wants to conquer it, it will not happen overnight."
"Therefore, what I can do now is to pave the way for future generations. In the future, our Chu country will be united as one, our country will be rich and our army will be strong. At that time, our Chu country will march north to the Central Plains and dominate the Central Plains.
It’s time for the world!”
"As Mr. Xiang said, how could Duke Huan of Qi dominate the country without Duke Xiang of Qi to open up territory for him? If Duke Xiang of Jin did not kill a group of young men to gather power, how could Duke Wen of Jin dominate the country in just a few years?
A sudden rise within a year?"
"Even if I can't become Duke Huan of Qi or Duke Wen of Jin, it would be good to be Duke Xiang of Qi or Duke Xiang of Jin. Haha, even if I have a bad reputation like them, so what?"
Unexpectedly, the King of Chu, who had just ascended the throne for less than a year, deeply shocked Li Ran with his actual actions, or words that were so true that people could not refute them.
Li Ran suddenly had a deeper understanding of monarchy and King Xiong Wei of Chu.
The King of Chu was not a lord who only knew how to be domineering, nor was he a tyrant who fought without any brains.
Everything he did was just paving the way for future generations.
Such a big heart, such a courage, even Li Ran couldn't help but be in awe!
Because Li Ran knew very well what kind of infamy what King Chu had done would bring him behind him.
Just like the Duke Xianggong of Qi and Duke Xiang of Jin he just mentioned, these two monarchs were also "infamous" in history.
But the King of Chu still chose to do this without hesitation.
Compared with the rogue tricks played by the King of Chu before, the King of Chu at this time seemed to be a completely different person with his awe-inspiring righteousness.
In other words, King Chu's "playing rogue" was actually just paving the way for his righteousness.
"Your Majesty Mingde!"
Li Ran couldn't help but admire such a king.
After all, in such an era where desires are hard to satisfy, in such an era where selfish desires are rampant, there are very few people who can think like King Chu.
"The Sword Comes"
"Haha, sir, you don't have to be like this. I'm just a little self-aware, not a wise man."
"On the contrary, sir, he is so loyal to Zhou Bang that he even puts his own life in danger for them. But has Mr. ever thought about whether they are so stupid and unscrupulous, and are they worthy of Mr. protecting them like this?"
"The power of the world is no longer controllable, and the state of Zhou cannot rise again. Sir, if you only stick to the way of the state of Zhou, isn't it true that you are trapped in shackles?"
In addition to his broad mind, King Chu also had far-sightedness.
And his rhetorical question can be said to be well-founded and hard to defend.
But what he didn't expect was that Li Ran's answer surprised him.
"What the king said is true, and I really have no way to defend myself."
"However, there is a saying that I don't know whether to say or not."
"Sir, it doesn't matter."
The King of Chu behaved calmly.
Then, Li Ran smiled calmly, and a bright light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
"Looking at the ways of the world, whether it is the King's way of promoting Chu or the Central Plains' way of Zhou Rites, in fact... they are not what I want."
As soon as these words came out, King Chu's expression suddenly changed. He looked at Li Ran in disbelief. His eyes were full of indescribable confusion and surprise, intertwined, and then merged to form a very confused look.
He didn't understand, but at the same time he was scared.
What does it mean that the way of the world is not his Li Ran’s way?
Is it possible that he, Li Ran, is not determined to revitalize the country with the surname Ji?
Or maybe he, Li Ran, wants to blaze another trail on his own?
"Sir, could you please make it more clear?"
King Chu unloaded the club that had been swung high, turned his head, and asked very cautiously.
But who would have thought that Li Ran just shook his head.
"Haha, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. What I pursue is not the way to prosper the country, but the way to peace for all eternity. However, I have been wandering for several years since I left the Zhou royal family, but I still have not been able to find this way."
"I can only say that the world is vast, and what I seek and seek is not within it."
Yes, Li Ran still has not been able to find a way to save all people in the world.
Although he went from Luoyi to Qufu, from Qufu to Zhengyi, and then from Zhengyi to Chu State.
Traveling thousands of miles and experiencing ups and downs, Li Ran has experienced a lot.
But even so, he is still exploring.
In the State of Lu, he saw what it means to be an "oligarchy" in which the ministers have monopoly power. In the State of Zheng, he also saw the scene of a "republic" in which the ministers and their powers constrained each other. But now, it is obvious that the State of Chu has allowed him to see it again.
What exactly is a "monarch" who can control everything?
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Ran is very fortunate that he can be in this "institutional hatchery" and be able to appreciate various completely different systems.
But which one do you want to say he prefers? In fact, even Li Ran himself can't tell.
Of course, King Xiong Wei of Chu did not know the details of Li Ran after all. Therefore, these words sounded strange to him.
However, he also had a premonition that the Li Ran in front of him would definitely cause an uproar in the future.
Of course, I'm afraid he would have long since passed away by then.
"Haha, sir, you have great ambitions, and I really admire him."
"However, before that, I would like to ask you, sir, not to forget the agreement you made with me."
In any case, no matter what path Li Ran wants to take or what path he wants to pursue, as long as the agreement between him and Li Ran remains, Chu will be fine.
When Li Ran heard this, he couldn't help but smile and didn't comment.
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When Li Ran returned to Xiangyuan in the evening, Chu Dang sent him another letter.
This letter was written by Yang Yangui.
In the letter, Yang Toji asked Li Ran about Prince Qiji and Chu's war against Zhongli. He hoped that Li Ran could consider the country with the surname Ji in the Central Plains and give it some appropriate obstacles.
Moreover, he also told Li Ran about some of Prince Qiji's performance in Jin.
It was through this letter that Li Ran finally concluded the prince's ambition.
This person will definitely become the next Chu King Xiong Wei, it is only a matter of time.
Therefore, in his reply to Yang Yanji, he also clearly told Yang Yanji about Prince Qiji's "hiding evil intentions", and at the same time expressed his own opinions on the Battle of Zhongli.
"With the marriage imminent, the King of Chu's intention to march north to fight for supremacy has been temporarily suspended. However, the Ji family of Lu is actually worried. If the Qing Dynasty is granted, we will definitely find out the clues."
By capturing Qingfeng alive, we can dig out the entire chain of interest groups behind them. If they can be eliminated by then, there will be one less trouble in the world.