In the past few years, people who have interacted with Li Ran, such as Yang Yangui, Shu Sunbao, Zi Chan, etc., have all given Li Ran high praise.
The wisdom of the present era, the integrity and sincerity, can bring peace to the world.
Even the King of Chu never hesitated to praise him.
And this was the reason why he had to keep Li Ran in Chu State.
However, what they don't know is that Li Ran actually has a more distinctive characteristic, which is "benevolence".
However, his benevolence was different from that of later Confucianism.
Speaking of Confucianism in later generations, it can be roughly divided into two stages:
The first stage is the most traditional Confucianism, which is the so-called Confucian Confucianism. Confucian Confucianism was born out of the feudalism of the Western Zhou Dynasty. It focused on the monarch and his ministers, and its purpose was to reconcile the contradictions between superiors and subordinates. In other words, Confucius
Confucianism only exists among rulers. Confucianism at this stage is not very caring for ordinary people, so naturally it cannot be said to be "benevolent" to the people.
The second stage is the ethics of the empire. Generally speaking, since the fall of Qin, the Confucianism of all dynasties has been like this. Although the Confucianism at this time still has the form of Confucius, it has evolved into a common code followed by people all over the world.
"Moral principles." At this stage, although the idea of "people-centeredness" also existed, it fundamentally deviated from its original intention and became the cornerstone of the emperor's orthodoxy.
And what about the benevolence advocated by Li Ran? It is obviously neither of the two.
Although the "benevolence" in Li Ran's mind was born out of "Zhou Rites", it is actually closer to the concept of "people first" and is almost a utopian ideal.
Whether it was in the rural school revolution in Qufu or in Zheng Guo's new policies on child property, what drove Li Ran step by step to where he is today was to a large extent the same benevolence he upheld in his heart.
After knowing this, it is actually not difficult to understand if we go back and think about the question raised by King Chu just now.
What the King of Chu didn't understand was actually Li Ran's "benevolence".
He could not imagine that in this era, there would be people who would uphold this kind of idea of despising the king and focusing on the people, which he considered to be such a ridiculous idea.
After all, in an era when social hierarchy was so strict, Li Ran's benevolence was like a meteor, brilliantly cutting through the darkness of the deep space.
And it was under the guidance of this faint starlight that Li Ran gradually found the path he wanted to take.
Back to the subject, when the King of Chu heard Li Ran's answer, he didn't know how to answer for a moment. Everyone has the desire to become a saint, and he did not doubt Li Ran's intention in saying these words.
But for this matter alone, he really couldn't gamble with Li Ran because of this.
He just smiled slightly, waved his hands and shook his head, looked at Li Ran with great solemnity and said:
"I'm afraid, I can't bet this game with my husband."
"It's not that I'm afraid of losing, it's that the matter has come to this and I have to do it."
Regarding the issue of Lai Guo, King Chu's attitude still seemed extremely firm.
"Why?"
"Does the king really not know the harm of this move? If this move is successful, how will the king be able to calm the people in the future? This is an act that will cause resentment among the people and must not be ignored."
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"Your Majesty, if the people have resentment, the country will be in danger. This is an eternal principle!"
Li Ran frowned, this time it was his turn to be confused.
He was very sure that the King of Chu must have known the disadvantages of this move, but he acted arbitrarily and arbitrarily, which was obviously not the style of the King of Chu.
At least, it's not the style of the former King of Chu, Xiong Wei.
"What you said is for the sake of the few people and the plan of the Chu State. How can you not know that?"
"Then, the king's words are like gold and stone, how can I not trust my ministers? If I change my order today, how can all the ministers still obey me tomorrow?"
"Moreover, now is the time when our Chu State is revitalizing. If Lai State surrenders without a fight, all the countries in the Central Plains will be greatly shocked. And the move of Lai State by me can also serve as a warning to these countries. Those who obey our Chu State will prosper.
Anyone who rebels against our Chu Kingdom will perish!"
It turns out that in addition to wanting to show off his achievements, King Chu's move also had such a meaning.
Use forceful means to make the subjects of other countries submit, and at the same time give the Central Plains countries a disgrace.
Power.
In other words, although the King of Chu did not massacre the city, he still gave the people of Lai a way to survive. However, for a defeated country, it was obvious that the King of Chu did not intend to give them basic respect.
And Lai Guo will eventually become the object that his King Chu uses to show off his power.
"Does your Majesty really think so?"
Li Ran heard the sound, thought for a while, and continued to ask.
King Chu nodded again without hesitation.
"I know very well that if our country of Chu cannot do its best in this life, I'm afraid... I'm afraid there will no longer be such an opportunity in the future! Therefore, I can't wait, and the country of Chu can't wait! My ancestors are now all
When you are looking at me, how can I be afraid to move forward?"
That's right, time waits for no one. This answer is indeed very King Chu.
Even when Li Ran heard this, he couldn't help but be slightly startled.
But when he turned around and thought about it, he felt frustrated again.
"I have been in the Chu Kingdom for such a long time, and I have provided many strategies for the king. However, I never imagined that the king is still as eager for quick success as ever."
"Your Majesty, if you act this way, it will only harm Chu State in the future. Why doesn't your Majesty understand this?!"
Li Ran has been using his words and deeds to the best of his ability to advise the King of Chu to know restraint and patience.
It is a pity that to this day, the impatience shown by the King of Chu is still the same as that of Wang Ziwei back then. Not only that, compared with before, the current King of Chu, Xiong Wei, actually has less of the "obedient advice"
"Good habit.
"Sir, there is no need to persuade me any more, and there is no need to explain the truth here to others."
"What I want now is just the prosperity of my Kingdom of Chu. As for the future, let us leave it to future generations to comment! By then, I will have already been buried deep in the underground palace, so why bother?"
"Since we are playing ball today, I would like to ask you, sir, to put your other matters aside for the time being. We don't want to ruin our enjoyment for this."
Although the King of Chu said this solemnly, there was a hint of cherishment in his eyes that was hard to let go.
His subtext is almost a plea.
"Excuse me, I really don't agree with your Majesty's words."
"Since I was born, I have sought neither merit nor fame. However, I look at the current chaos in the world, the suffering of the people, and the desolation of the people. I really can't bear it."
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"What I do is not for others, but to bring peace to the people and bring peace to the world."
"However, what I heard from the king today is far from what I want. The way of Chu is not the way of the king! ... In this case, I am willing to resign, and I hope that the king will grant it!"
After Li Ran finished speaking, he said nothing more, stood up, turned around and left.
His back was stretched out in the setting sun, and the jackdaws and clouds in the sky were on each side.
The King of Chu just watched Li Ran leave here, leaving behind the last unresolved hole that has not yet been completed.
The King of Chu did not say anything to persuade him to stay. He just looked at Li Ran's back very calmly, as if he was watching an old friend, or as if he was saying goodbye to the summer heat in the autumn wind. That kind of contradictory mood suddenly appeared in his heart.
Ascend.
He finally chose silence.
When I turned my head, I saw the autumn scenery of great rivers and mountains.
There are still many places in the world that have not yet been conquered. Now, he has not yet felt sad about the spring and autumn. He hopes that one day he can regain the glory of his ancestors, but at the same time, he also hopes that such a Chu country can become the true commonwealth of the world.
host.
He wanted to create an unprecedented height for Chu State, to prove that his generation of Chu kings was no less inferior to any previous generation, even though what he inherited was such an unbearable mess.
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This is his life's ideal.
I was not the king in the Spring and Autumn Period.
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