It turned out that at the end of Li Ran and Ji Le's visit to Yang Yangui, they had chatted with him about Han Qi. After all, as a Qing doctor, Yang Yangui had always had a good relationship with Han Qi.
So what kind of person is Han Qi?
Li Ran's choice of words is very appropriate:
"On the outside you love righteousness, but on the inside you have many desires."
According to the oral narration of Sheeptongue, here is a story that can explain it all:
Once upon a time, Han Qi, as a good friend of Yang Shigui, complained to him during a drink. He said that he was also one of the six ministers of the Jin Dynasty. Although he had the status of a minister, he did not have the wealth and honor of a minister. On the contrary, he was very wealthy.
Poverty, even too poor to socialize with colleagues.
In fact, everyone knows that Han Qi is in Versailles.
Of course, Yang Tongue knew that he was in Versailles, so he pretended to congratulate him jokingly.
Han Qi was also very surprised. He asked himself, "Why are you congratulating me when your hair is almost falling out from worry?"
Yang Yangui took this opportunity to advise him:
"In the past, Luan Shu (Luan of the Jin Dynasty, who was once one of the six ministers of the Jin Dynasty) was so poor that he had no land for one soldier and no sacrificial vessels. However, he was able to promote his virtues, abide by etiquette, and spread his reputation among the princes.
But later, his son Luan Xu was arrogant, extravagant and greedy. He should have been punished, but because of Luan Shu's virtue, he actually got a good death. But when he came to Luan Ying, he changed Luan Xu's evil deeds and re-established Luan Shu's virtues, and finally
But because of Luan Xuan's evil deeds, he was tragically implicated and exiled to another country."
After hearing these words, Han Qi not only did not quibble, but seemed to suddenly wake up, and immediately bowed to Yang Tongue:
"Oh, thank you sir for saving my Han family!"
……
From this story, we can find that Yang Yangui is indeed a gentleman who can persuade people to do good. And the image of Han Qi also seems to be a person who accepts advice with an open mind and is good at making mistakes.
But is this really the case?
Yang Tonguei told Li Ran something very insightful from behind:
"Han Zhongjun is a person who hides his secrets. He seeks profit internally but knows the depth of advance and retreat. He is open-minded externally but cares about everything."
Yes, Han Qi is a person who is very good at disguising. He is greedy for money, but he can also conceal his desire for money. And the image of being greedy for money is itself a disguise. He is even very patient and knows how to exercise restraint.
Such a person can be said to be very remarkable. Because no one can clearly know when to satisfy his greed, nor can he judge whether his greed is true or false.
But through close contact with Han Qi today, Li Ran also gained a more precise understanding of this person.
If yesterday he was not sure whether Han Qi would help them at the Pingqiu Summit, then now, he was completely sure that Han Qi would definitely help them.
Why?
Because this meeting in Pingqiu can be regarded as the release point of Han Qi's greed. He is not interested in small profits, but greedy for big things.
"What do you mean?"
Marquis Lu asked in confusion.
Li Ran looked at Ji Le, a smile flashed on his face, and then said:
"What Han Qi wants is nothing more than to balance the six ministers of the Jin state and at the same time make his Han family gain authority among the princes so as to earn more benefits. Now he is using the Pingqiu meeting to achieve this goal
, is obviously the most appropriate. And using some reasonable excuse to threaten is the best way."
"So the benefits that Han Qi can get from being friendly with us are obviously greater. He met with us alone just because he didn't want to break up with the Ji family before the alliance, so he pretended to give the Ji family a chance to repair it.
Let’s talk about the relationship between them.
But in fact, if this is really the case, why would he let Ji Le go with him?"
"As I said just now, this man is very good at disguise. He deceived Ji Sunsu, but he couldn't deceive me."
Two bright rays of light burst out from Li Ran's eyes.
Because everyone knows that Ji Le’s uncle is Shu Sun Bao. In other words, Ji Le also represents the Shu Sun family. This is the most obvious signal.
Han Qi is the most cunning person he has ever seen so far, the kind of person who pretends to be true and false to the core. If you only look at any one side, people will mistake him for the truth and believe him.
But in Li Ran's opinion, dealing with such people is a very interesting thing.
Fighting with the sky, fighting with the earth, fighting with people, the fun is endless.
Fighting with smart people is even more fun.
"If that's the case, that would be great! Zi Mingjun is really smart!"
Ji Le stood aside like a little fangirl, with Li Ran's eyes full of intelligence.
"Then it seems that sir, are you sure that you will give the Ji family a fatal blow in this alliance?"
Marquis Lu was very calm. He was not as happy as he imagined, and his tone was very calm when he spoke, as if he didn't seem to care much about this matter.
Li Ran turned around when he heard the sound, glanced at Marquis Lu, and immediately bowed and said:
"You can rest assured that the Ji family will fall, and the Lu family is expected to be revived. The only person who can revitalize the country of Lu is your king!"
This is the first time Li Ran has said this.
But he could feel that the current Luhou was no longer the young master who pretended to be crazy and acted foolishly. The previous young master was just good at pretending, but now the current Luhou has also learned to be suspicious and fearful.
People change.
Marquis Lu waved his hand slightly, indicating that Li Ran did not need to draw such a big cake for him to satisfy his hunger, and then sighed:
"Both my father and elder brother died at the hands of the Ji family. I am so weak that I dare not fight against him. If I had not received the help of my husband, I would have been helpless."
After the words fell, Marquis Lu turned around and went straight into the inner room.
Ji Le glanced at Li Ran, as if asking:
"What's wrong with Ah Chou?"
Li Ran pulled her out of the official post and returned to his room before saying:
"In the future, there are certain things that you must not say in front of Marquis Lu."
"Why? I've known him since we were kids, so there's nothing we can't say."
Ji Le was a little unhappy when she heard this. After all, in her eyes, even if Marquis Lu had ascended the throne, he was still her little brother.
But what she doesn't know is that her former little brother is obviously no longer what he used to be.
Power is something that can swallow up people's will. It seems to have a magical power that can make people continue to work hard for it. Once they are involved, they will not hesitate even if they are broken into pieces. This has been true since ancient times.
Today, the feudal princes are constantly fighting, and powerful ministers in various countries are forcing each other. Some countries are rising and others are declining. Changes in power are commonplace.
This is a rope that can never be loosened. Once it breaks, everything will be lost.
"He is the Marquis of Lu, the prince who will rule the country of Lu in the future..."
Li Ran's current idea is very simple, that is, to take back the power that originally belonged to Prince Ji Ye and hand it over to the current hands of Marquis Lu.
This is also the fundamental reason why he supports Lu Hou.
But when he said this, a trace of shame appeared on his face involuntarily. It seemed that he had done something that he shouldn't have done, and now it was too late to regret it.
Ji Le doesn't understand, although she understands what Li Ran means. In her opinion, the change of power can indeed bury some facts, but will the original beauty hidden deep in the heart also be buried?
They have known each other since childhood!
Brothers and sisters who have played in the mud together and fished in the river together!
"Get some rest, you can't miss tomorrow's highlight."
Li Ran didn't want to answer Ji Le's question because the answer was very cruel.
......
On the other side of Guanyi, in Ji Sunsu’s room.
After returning from his meeting with Han Qi today, he was very happy. Because from the looks of it, his goal of repairing the relationship with Han Qi should have been achieved.
Han Qi was very friendly towards him today, which was naturally a good sign for him.
As long as he can handle the issue of this meeting in Pingqiu, the Ji family will have no worries in the future.
"Lord, a messenger has arrived."
Just when I was happy, a servant sent me a letter.
Ji Sunsu opened it nonchalantly. He originally thought it might be some written greetings from the Jin Dynasty's powerful people, asking how they were and what they were invited to the banquet.
But when he opened it and took a look, his expression suddenly changed.
"Father?"
The person who came to Jin with Ji Sunsu this time was his other son, Ji Sunhai.
Ji Sunhai, Ji's family, whose given name is Hai and whose courtesy name is Ruo. He is not well-known in Qufu, and he is not even a figure within the Ji family. The reason why Ji Sunsu brought him here is entirely to balance the contradictions within the Ji family. Seeing his father's expression change dramatically, Ji Sunhai immediately asked.
Unexpectedly, Ji Sunsu closed the slips fiercely and asked:
"Where are the kings of Ju and Zhu now?"
Ji Sunhai thought for a while, shook his head and said:
"We haven't received any definite information from them yet."
The next moment, Ji Sunsu's hand holding the slip made a creaking sound, and the muscles on his face kept shaking, obviously angry and...
"Ju, the two countries of Zhu are so bold! They suddenly launched an attack while I was away from home!"
"What?"
Ji Sunhai was also shocked when he heard this, with a look of disbelief on his face.
It turned out that the content on that letter was none other than that Ju and Zhu had launched a counterattack on the land occupied by the Ji family, and had changed their past appearance of low morale and low combat effectiveness.
The two countries' advance this time can be said to be a hundred-mile attack. In less than three days, they have advanced to Xianyi, and now they are actually launching a siege on Xianyi.
"Send people to Ju and Zhu now to find out who is secretly supporting them! Shusun Bao, an old man who has never been familiar with military affairs, will never have such means!"
"I want to find him out and give him the death penalty! The death penalty!"
Ji Sunsu was very angry.
When he left, his fiefdom was actually besieged by Ju and Zhu. This was obviously someone directing them from behind.
In the past, he was fine with petty quarrels in the Qufu court, but it was about the foundation of the Ji family and the interests of the entire Ji family, how could he not be angry?
Ji Sunhai immediately retreated after receiving the order.
Ji Sunsu thought for a while, then suddenly turned his head and shouted to the servant outside:
"Calling Zi Fujiao to come and discuss matters!"
Not long after, a middle-aged man wearing the attire of a Lu official appeared in front of Ji Sunsu.
"Jiao, it seems you have to go see Han Qi in advance."
Ji Sunsu looked at Zi Fujiao in front of him, with a look of helplessness in his eyes.
Because he knew that in the face of the strong attacks from Ju and Zhu, if he could not deal with Han Qi as soon as possible, he would probably lose completely in the Pingqiu meeting.
At that time, not only will they lose the cities they have already occupied, but they will even lose face in front of the princes of the world, and the Ji family will become the laughing stock of the world.
This is definitely a result he cannot bear, so Han Qi must be dealt with!
Zifujiao is his only choice.
He originally planned to ask Zi Fujiao to lobby Han Qi one day before the meeting in Pingqiu, so that Shusun Bao and Zheng Guo's family sacrifice, and even Li Ran's overall plan would fail. But now the situation was critical, and he had to arrange Zi Fujiao in advance.
Go ahead.
When Zifujiao heard the news that Ju and Zhu had entered the palace, he was slightly startled at first, then nodded and said:
"Jiao Jiao has observed Li Ran several times along the way. Li Ran is a man who hides his secrets and has many good ideas. This must have been done by someone Li Ran entrusted with, and it must be guarded against."
"Well... without further ado, I'm going to meet Han Qi right now and ask Dr. Ji Sun to wait for the good news."