I Won’t Be a King in the Spring and Autumn Period Chapter 409, 410 Amnesia in Sacrifice and Music
Li Ran seemed to have made up his mind and waved his hand directly, telling Sun Wu to retreat.
Sun Wu knew that he would not be too disobedient in front of his husband, so he could only sigh secretly and retreat.
In the next few days, Li Ran saw no one, only focusing on taking care of Ji Le and his daughter, and actually enjoyed this rare and comfortable life.
Seeing this situation, Owl Wing had no choice but to say to Sun Wu:
"Although my lord is like this, we can't be depressed along with him. I still have to go to Zhengyi to find out the news so that I can grasp more information so that my lord can make a decision in the future!"
Sun Wu sighed:
"Hey...that's all we can do now."
"Owl Wings will report the news from Zheng Yi in detail. If the lord regains his strength, the chief minister can take advantage of it and report to the lord!"
"Okay! Wu noted it down."
Sun Wu and Owl Yi walked in front, while the coachman followed behind in a carriage. Before they reached the city gate, they found many common people appearing in groups on the street.
Sun Wu and Owl Yi looked at each other, not understanding what was going on. When they arrived at the city gate, they saw there were many more people outside, and judging from their clothes, they seemed to be coming from Zheng Yi.
Sun Wu summoned the guard at the city gate. When the guard saw it was Sun Wu, he immediately trotted over, cupped his hands and asked:
"What are your instructions, Mr. Ye?"
Sun Wu is still the county prince of Ye Yi, so the city guard general is called this.
"What's going on with these people?"
Sun Wu pointed at the common people inside and outside the city, and the city guard general reported back:
"Go back to Mr. Ye, these people are all refugees who escaped from Zhengyi!"
Sun Wu had some doubts, but Owl Wing suddenly realized:
"The New Deal of Dr. Zichan must have been overturned, and these common people turned back into private slaves in the blink of an eye! After all, these people had already enjoyed the benefits of Dr. Zichan, so how could they become the domestic slaves of the nobles again?
What? Presumably, they heard the news that the lord has settled here and came to Ye Yi to seek refuge!"
"That being said, it's good news!"
Sun Wu was very happy. After bidding farewell to Owl Wing, he asked some common people of Zheng State who were passing by here along the way.
As expected, these people came here specifically to seek refuge after they heard that Li Ran had come to Ye Yi. They also hoped that Ye Yi could take them in.
After Sun Wu confirmed it, he immediately rushed back and told Li Ran the news with great interest.
However, after Li Ran heard the news, he still turned a deaf ear and just coaxed his daughter in his arms.
When Sun Wu saw this situation, he was a little stunned, knowing that he could not count on Li Ran at all now. But these refugees could not be ignored and must be properly resettled.
So Sun Wu found Ye Xu, who was a Wu man who was discovered by Sun Wu in the Battle of Chaoyi and survived.
At that time, Ye Xu was only in his teens, and he did not dare to take action because he was afraid of committing suicide. It happened that Sun Wu discovered this scene.
Sun Wu felt somewhat guilty for this battle. When he saw Ye Xu, he felt pity for him, so he took him with him for his own use.
Later, Sun Wu granted him the title of Ye Gong, and Ye Xu arranged to move to Ye Yi at this time, taking the place as his surname and naming him "Ye Xu".
Ye Xu has grown very rapidly in Ye Yi over the years, and during the period when Sun Wu was away from Ye Yi, Ye Xu relied on his own abilities to survive in the chaotic situation of Chu State and defend Ye Yi.
Peace comes to one side.
From this, Sun Wu also felt that this son was indeed a talent, so he directly promoted him to be the governor of Ye Yi, and had full power to handle the political affairs of Ye Yi during his absence.
And Ye Xu lived up to the great trust and managed Ye Yi in an orderly manner. This also made Sun Wu very satisfied.
After hearing Sun Wu's words, Ye Xu couldn't help but pondered:
"Mr. Ye, I currently have three strategies: upper, middle and lower. I would like to ask Mr. Ye to decide!"
Sun Wu nodded.
"Well, let's talk and listen!"
"First of all, although Yeyi is not a big place, it is also an important town for communication between the north and the south! Since the lord is quite famous among these refugees now, it should be taken in all of them! Allocate them acres of land and let them settle in Yeyi
Peaceful home."
"Ye Yi can also be expanded. From now on, Ye Yi will rely on the Chu State and look north to the Central Plains. It will become a prince and can dominate the whole area! This is the best strategy!"
Sun Wu couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart when he thought of Li Ran's state, and asked calmly:
"What about the middle and worst strategies?"
"The central strategy is to entangle these refugees, plus Ye Yi's soldiers, and take advantage of the civil war in Zheng to seize Zheng Yi in the name of the Qing monarch. In this way, the rich section can be eliminated, and the sacrifice of the clan can be avenged! It's just that
It’s quite dangerous, and it’s also a bit hasty!”
"The next best option is to persuade these refugees to return, stay humble and wait for orders, and face Zheng and make peace with Chu. However, this can only gain temporary peace! It will not last long, and it will also lose people's hearts. This is really the worst option."
Sun Wu thought carefully and said:
“It’s difficult to decide between the best strategy and the middle strategy at the moment, but the worst strategy is really not worth considering!”
Ye Xu only knew that his wife was in coma, but did not know that Li Ran was depressed, so he said:
"Then let the Lord make the decision!"
When Sun Wuzheng was feeling embarrassed, someone outside the door reported:
"Mr. Ye, Master Yi Zai, my wife is awake!"
When Sun Wu and Ye Xu heard this, they stood up together. Sun Wu even smiled and said to himself:
"Now that Madam has woken up, Sir will be able to get back on his feet as usual!"
So, the two of them immediately rushed to Ji Le's house and saw Li Ran hugging Ji Le.
However, Ji Le still had his hands hanging down, and although his eyes were as bright as before, they were lifeless and not as bright as before.
It turns out that although Ji Le woke up, his body was still very weak. And, the worst thing was that Ji Le actually had amnesia!
When Ji Le faced Li Ran, he only felt friendly, but he couldn't remember who he was! Therefore, although he didn't feel any resistance to his hug, he didn't respond at all.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! And she had no impression of Sun Wu at all. She looked at Sun Wu and Ye Xu curiously.
"Who are you?"
Ye Xu was not familiar with Ji Le, but Sun Wu was different. He had been following Li Ran, so Ji Le should be very familiar with him.
Sun Wu was a little stunned and stepped forward to salute:
"Madam, this is Sun Wu! Sun Changqing!"
Ji Le obviously had no effect on this, Li Ran said in a low voice:
"Le'er, it doesn't matter, you will remember it gradually."
Ji Le frowned, and then started looking around:
"Where is the child? Where is my child?"
Although Ji Le had lost his memory, he still missed his newborn child. Li Ran hurriedly asked his servants to bring his daughter over, and when Li Ran took it over, he gave Ji Le a closer look.
When Ji Le saw his daughter, he hurriedly wanted to hug her, but his hands were weak, so he had to bring his cheek over and rub his daughter's face, with a smile appearing on his face.
Seeing Ji Le's condition, Li Ran felt a little relieved and tentatively asked about the Ji clan. But she seemed not to remember anything about the tragic death of her family.
Even my father and brother have no impression at all.
Li Ran secretly said:
"It's a good thing that she can forget the past. If she remembers everything clearly, she will inevitably be heartbroken again..."
Ji Le now has sorrow in his cheeks and tears in his eyes. Every move he makes is like a weak willow supporting the wind, making people feel pity for him.
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Chapter 410 What is a real man?
Li Ran felt very sorry for Ji Le's current situation, and his guilt was even worse. So he stayed with Ji Le and never left her.
Although Ji Le can't remember what happened in the past, fortunately she still remembers that she has such a daughter.
Remembering her daughter, she naturally knew that she should have a husband, and the moment she saw Li Ran, she couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of intimacy, so she didn't reject him.
Li Ran didn't care about those troubling things. And because Ji Le had lost his memory, he would not urge him to do anything. Li Ran stayed with Ji Le, and when she got better, he would often drive out in a carriage.
Go to the countryside to relax.
Under Li Ran's careful care, Ji Le's condition is getting better day by day, but because of excessive blood loss before, her face still looks a little thin and pale.
But Li Ran's leisurely and happy look actually made Sun Wu anxious.
It turned out that Owl Wings had sent another message from Zheng Yi, saying that the crisis in Zheng was getting more and more serious. The new king of Zheng had been instigated by Feng Duan, and Dr. Zichan had been banned by his order.
As for the Ji clan, almost all their ancestors were wiped out due to the fire, and their power was not as strong as before, and they were completely controlled by Shu Niu.
As the clan elders who disliked Shu Niu passed away one after another, Shu Niu could be said to be the only one covering the sky among the Ji clan.
At the same time, Shu Niu also helped Feng Duan to forcibly distribute high-interest money through the sacrifice capital, and plundered Zheng's private assets in disguise. For a time, the business that Zheng was once proud of also suffered a huge blow.
Serious damage.
Toyodan, on the other hand, is like performing a double yellow with Shu Niu, using this almost terrifying method to control the government and the public.
Not only did they directly prohibit the previous private money lending, they even openly drove away merchants and suppressed all commercial activities in Zheng. The cause of "the decline of people's livelihood" was directly placed on the merchants.
Shu Niu not only colluded with them and enriched his own pockets, but also acted as a vanguard and was at the forefront.
As a result, Dr. Zichan's reform policy was almost completely rejected. The Zheng State was in a state of desolation. For a time, it could be said that the people were in dire straits and mourned everywhere.
Sun Wu knew that the situation was urgent and did not care about the difference between master and servant. He directly grabbed Li Ran's hand and said urgently:
"Sir! Only sir can solve the current chaos in Zheng State! How can you, sir, watch the fire from afar? Do you have to wait until the fire burns around you before you know how to worry?"
Li Ran still looked very indifferent.
"What happens in the world depends on the emperor and the princes. I, Li Ran, am just a junior, so what will happen to me? Li Ran has decided to retire. There is no need for you to say anything more."
"Sir! How can a great man live in the woods and grow old in vain despite his great talents? Sir, he was once a man who cared about the world, how can he be so depressed today? Have you really forgotten the oath you made back then?
"
Li Ran also trembled slightly, but recovered quickly.
"Changqing, the so-called ambition is either a mirror or a flash in the pan, so why should we persist? Now I just want to cherish the people in front of me and don't want to take care of other things! Changqing, you are ten times more talented than my foolish brother.
The talent of heaven and earth. If you have the will, you can just do it according to your own ideas!"
When Sun Wu heard this, he withdrew his hand and retreated. Instead, he changed his tone and said loudly:
"Lord! If Wu You does something wrong, he will be in trouble and he will be burned. I am afraid that this Ye Yi will not be able to stand up to the lord!"
When Li Ran heard this, he still didn't take it seriously and only smiled slightly:
"Haha, it is said that the land of Shu is a blessed land, a paradise in the world. But I will leave tomorrow, so I won't bother you anymore, Chang Qing!"
When Sun Wu heard this, he stamped his feet anxiously, but he was helpless. Li Ran also ignored it and walked into the house only holding Ji Le's hand.
Ji Le didn't have her own judgment as to why Sun Wu was anxious. She didn't remember Sun Wu now, and she didn't know what Sun Wu meant by what he said, so she didn't say a word from beginning to end.
When he and Li Ran were far away, he said:
"This man speaks so eagerly, why does my husband refuse to agree?"
"Madam, we will leave here tomorrow and go back to Shu. Don't think about anything else. We and our children can just live our own lives and stop thinking about those annoying things, okay?"
During this period of time, because Li Ran had been by Ji Le's side, Ji Le also became somewhat dependent on Li Ran. When he heard what Li Ran said, he nodded:
"Okay! Everything will be according to my husband's wishes."
So Li Ran ordered people to start packing their luggage, and the next morning, he and Ji Le took their children and prepared to leave.
However, the news of Li Ran's departure had already spread like wildfire, especially those refugees who came all the way from Zheng Yi. They all spontaneously knelt on both sides of the road, begging Li Ran not to leave Ye Yi.
Yes, Zheng Guo can no longer go back. They can only place their hope in the savior who once brought them "freedom" and "dignity".
They really don't want to go back and work as cows and horses for those nobles. They really don't want to live like that anymore, with nothing to save and hunger and cold.
Therefore, they also knew very well that as soon as Li Ran left Ye Yi, the miserable days like before would sooner or later befall them again.
Li Ran saw the carriage stopped and everyone was noisy outside, so he had no choice but to step out of the carriage. When he saw the scene in front of him, his eyes were a little moist.
He was a little shaken at first, but when he looked back through the car curtain, he saw the figure of Ji Le Monster holding a crying child. The breeze blew by, revealing her expression that seemed to be frowning but not frowning, and her eyes that seemed to be crying but not crying, and suddenly she
I feel that even if I have failed the world, I can no longer fail the sacrifice!
So, Li Ran bowed his hands to everyone and said loudly:
"Everyone, everyone, please listen to what I have to say, Li Ran!"
Li Ran opened his mouth to speak, and the scene immediately fell silent.
"I, Li Ran, have been wrongly loved by everyone, but over the past few years, I have been traveling around the world, not sleeping well, and working endlessly. This is fine, but it is true that I have neglected my wife. Since Li got married, my wife has not been absent from my wife every day.
I am so worried that I can’t go through a day without my heart knotted with worry, and I can’t even have peace for a day.”
"Nowadays, many of my wife's family members have died, so Li can no longer stay here. He just wants to spend the rest of his life with his wife, and we will be close to each other from now on. I hope that all my fellow villagers will be happy!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone whispered to each other and whispered, not knowing what to do.
Sun Wu came to Li Ran and said angrily:
"Master, are you determined to leave?"
Li Ran glanced at the car curtain again.
"Well, Chang Qing, Ye Yi and these people will be handed over to you!"
Li Ran looked like he had made up his mind and had no other thoughts. Sun Wu's brain was racing, thinking about how to keep him. At this moment, he heard one person in the crowd burst out laughing.
.
"Hahaha! A real man stands between heaven and earth, but he does nothing and is different from grass and trees? Li Ran! You have really wasted your virtuous reputation! The world calls you the 'Lord of the Jishi', how could it be expected?
But it’s so unworthy of its name! It seems like it’s just a matter of fishing for fame, and it’s just a person who doesn’t distinguish between right and wrong!”
Li Ran and Sun Wu both followed the message, only to find that it was Ye Xu who said this.
I saw Ye Xu walking out of the crowd with his head held high, and it could be said that he did not give Li Ran any face at all.
Li Ran took a deep breath and asked calmly:
"Li just wants to get rid of the disputes in the world. How can he not distinguish between right and wrong?"
"Hmph! See more evil! Do ten times more evil!"
This extremely powerful sentence can be said to have hit the depths of Li Ran's heart.
Yes, this was what Sun Wu said back then. When Sun Wu said this to Li Ran, Li Ran was also deeply moved by Sun Wu's attitude of "taking the life and death of the people of other countries as his own responsibility, and not taking the country's strength or weakness as his own responsibility."
Moved by a prejudiced mind.
However, things are different now. Back then, Li Ran was moved when he heard about it, but today he only feels ashamed and angry, and he couldn't help but scold:
"Humph! They are just short-sighted people! Not worth mentioning!"
Unexpectedly, Ye Xu had no intention of giving in!
"It is said that 'the benevolence of a woman cannot be tolerated by love; the courage of a man cannot be tolerated by anger, both of which can mess up a great plan!' How could the lord with such a virtuous name not even understand such a simple truth? Don't you know that in this world, everyone
Justice should be the highest priority! How can a small love mess up a big plan?! The Lord has the ability to run a country and help the world, but he has done nothing. If he leaves like this, he will sink into the pot of sun and moon all day long.
Isn't this the most evil thing to do without caring about the life and death of the people?!"