Chapter 488,489 Confucius said that Nan Kuai rebelled against the Ji family
Since the Jin State had no intention of helping him, Lu Houchou thought of going to the Chu State to find Li Ran.
It coincided with the completion of the Qianxi Terrace built by King Ling of Chu at that time, and he was inviting princes from all over the world to come and congratulate him.
Lu Houchou took this as an opportunity, and both the government and the public proposed a personal visit to Chu.
Lu Houchou's move was justified. Therefore, Ji Sunyiru certainly knew Lu Houchou's intention, but he did not point it out on the spot.
However, he naturally would not let Marquis Lu go on the trip so easily. So, he asked Meng Xizi (Meng Sunbao) to accompany him. The purpose was to take advantage of Meng Sunbao's incompetence in Zhou etiquette, so that the Marquis of Lu would make a fool of himself among the princes, and make the princes embarrassed.
He retreated when he saw the difficulty.
Later, Lu Houchou, accompanied by Meng Sunbao, went to Chu State as an envoy and passed by Zheng State.
However, Marquis Chou of Lu was in Zheng State. Due to Meng Sunbao's fault, he did not know how to respond to the courtesy, so he indeed spoke in a very foreign accent.
This naturally made Lu Houchou lose face, but it did not dispel Lu Houchou's determination to go to Chu to ask for help.
However, in the end, it backfired. When they arrived at Qianxi, it happened that Li Ran had already left Chu State.
King Ling of Chu was also preparing to attack Wu on a large scale, and he was very worried about the fact that Ji Sun Yiru had helped the Wu State on behalf of the Lu State. Therefore, he ignored Lu Hou Chou and ignored him.
When Lu Houchou talked about the affairs of his own country, King Chu Ling showed no interest and threatened that he had no intention of intervening in Lu's affairs. Seeing this, Lu Houchou was greatly disappointed and had to return home in dismay.
However, although this trip to the Chu State achieved nothing, it eventually led to Meng Sunbao, the head of the Meng family, to defect to the Ji family. Meng Sunbao was resentful that Ji Sun Yiru had embarrassed him, so he got closer and closer to Lu Houchou.
As one of the three big families in the Lu State, the Meng family turned to Lu Houchou, which was an unexpected surprise for Lu Houchou.
However, Ji Sun Yiru actually still had a clear grasp of Lu Houchou's actions.
Lu Houchou was very fond of those things that secretly resisted him. Although he did not respond openly, he also made many stumbling blocks in the dark.
Therefore, there is not much that Lu Houchou can do.
He still needs to wait for the opportunity, an opportunity to completely overthrow the Ji family.
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Soon, a glimmer of light seemed to appear.
During a conversation with Confucius, Lu Houchou unexpectedly learned that there was such a person as Nan Kuai.
Nan Kuai was a retainer of the Ji family and the governor of Feiyi, while Feiyi was the main city of the Ji family.
Because the Nan family had been taking care of Fei Yi for three generations for the Ji family, the people in Fei Yi had long been accustomed to only recognizing the Nan family and not knowing the Ji family.
Therefore, after Ji Sunyiru inherited the title of Ji's clan leader, he had great distrust of this retainer. Whenever there was an internal reward, Nan Kuai, who was far away in Feiyi, would be deliberately omitted.
Therefore, Nan Kuai was also extremely dissatisfied with Ji Sun Yiru. Of course, he knew the reason why Mu Xiu Yulin was so good, and he also knew that Ji Sun Yi would liquidate him sooner or later.
Obviously, during the years when Confucius served as an errand for the Ji family, through his extremely strong social talent of "it was a joy to have friends from far away", he also knew all the gossip within the Ji family.
Therefore, when Confucius proposed his plan to the Marquis of Lu and stated the pros and cons, he volunteered to go and instigate Nan Kuai's rebellion on behalf of the Marquis of Lu, and together they would fight against the Ji family.
Hou Chou of Lu was overjoyed when he heard about it, so he wrote a letter and gave it to Confucius, so that Confucius could go and secretly lobby Nan Kuai.
Confucius did not dare to slack off after receiving the emperor's order, and rushed to Feiyi to find Nan Kuai. Nan Kuai did not know Confucius. Although Confucius was also working for the Ji family, his status was low after all, so it was normal for him not to recognize him. .
Therefore, Nan Kuai was not very concerned about Confucius' arrival, and did not even retreat.
Confucius smiled calmly:
"Mr. Nan, today Qiu Nai is here to pay homage to Mr. Dai Shuzhong. We really have something important to discuss!"
At this time, Confucius deliberately avoided "Uncle Sun" and only mentioned "Uncle Zhong", which was actually to deceive others. Nan Kuai also looked at the tall man in front of him quite strangely. After a moment's hesitation, he asked the others to step back.
Soon, only Nan Kuai and Kong Qiu were left in the lobby. Seeing that there was no one else around, Kong Qiu said:
"Mr. Nan, the Ji family is very suspicious of you. Does your Excellency know?"
When Nan Kuai heard this, he couldn't help being shocked. Although this was an indisputable fact, after all, he was also his own lord, and he usually just talked nonsense after drinking. Now, he didn't want to say more in front of outsiders.
"Ji Wuzi showed great kindness to our Nan family back then. Without Ji Wuzi, our Nan family would not be what it is today!"
Nan Kuai said this very briefly, and when Confucius heard it, he knew there was something wrong. He only said that Ji Wuzi was kind to him, but he said nothing about the current sect leader.
"Mr. Nan, this is ridiculous. Although Ji Wuzi is kind to the Nan family, in the final analysis, although everything that Mr. Nan has on the surface is given by the Ji family, in fact, I am afraid that is not the case!"
"Oh? Why did you say that?"
"Lord Nan, it is clear that the Ji family's rights were given by the Marquis of Lu after all. Without a king, how could the Nan family have lived in Feiyi for three generations without any worries? How could they be so carefree in Feiyi?"
Nan Kuai lowered his head and thought for a while.
"This statement is wrong. As the saying goes, 'a retainer dare not know the country', this is the principle of being a retainer! Therefore, even the kindness of the emperor cannot replace the head of the family!"
"Since ancient times, the emperor has been respected. The princes only recognize the emperor, the ministers only recognize the princes, and the retainers only recognize the ministers. This is the law of heaven, and everything is in peace. But now, the imperial court is not upright, and the Ji family is even more beautiful. Court, which one can be tolerated? Besides, Ji Sun Yiru has now become suspicious of you, don't you have other ideas? Do you just sit here and wait for death in this small space?"
Nan Kuai looked sideways and said:
"What exactly do you want to say?"
"The Ji family has no virtue, and has no tolerance for others. Now the Ji family has neither restrained herself nor returned to etiquette, but abused the people without restraint, and now she is suspicious of you. If things go on like this, you will be harmed by the Ji family sooner or later. If this is the case, why not, sir? How about erecting a righteous flag to create a public office? Wouldn't it be better if you could directly serve the king and be granted a title and be placed in the court in the future?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Nan Kuai suddenly shouted:
"Confucius! You are so courageous! As a junior official of the Ji family, you dare to openly instigate me, a retainer of the Ji family, to rebel! Even if I cut you into pieces now, it is not an exaggeration!"
Confucius was not afraid at all:
"What goes up and down the line, the head of the family doesn't recognize his master, so why should he recognize his master as a retainer? Now the king is being deceived by the Ji family, and people like Nanda must also see it. The country is in such a state of confusion, can Nanda people have the heart to turn a blind eye?
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After hearing this, Nan Kuai stopped talking and continued to wait for Confucius' next words.
"What's more, if this matter comes to pass, it will be of great benefit to you and the Nan family!"
After hearing this, Nan Kuai slowly sat down again, lowered his head, and seriously considered Confucius' words.
At this time, Confucius spoke again:
"How can a man live in troubled times and live in poverty for a long time? Mr. Nan can only defend one city now, with only a hundred thousand people and thousands of soldiers. Once the Ji family turns against you, who can Mr. Nan rely on? Why?
Please think twice, sir!"
Nan Kuai hesitated for a moment.
"It's just that...the Ji family is so powerful that it might be difficult for them to be an enemy!"
"As a retainer, there are people who want to be king! Now that Mr. Nan has the support of the king, what else do Mr. Nan have to worry about?"
Confucius saw that Nan Kuai had been persuaded by him, so he took out the sign of Lu Houchou and handed Lu Houchou's letter to Nan Kuai.
Nan Kuai took the letter and read it, and found that it was indeed an edict written by Lu Hou Chou. The meaning was that the Ji family was evading the monarchy, being arrogant and domineering, and abusing the people without restraint. As a result, the people of Lu State are now in decline, and the country will be in ruins. Looking south.
Kuai can comply with the destiny and help the monarch to eliminate the Ji family in order to revitalize the imperial court. If successful, the Nan family will be granted the title of nobility and enter the city and inherit it from generation to generation.
Faced with such a temptation, Nan Kuai was very excited for a moment. If this matter can be accomplished, it will be a earth-shaking change for the Nan family, and their destiny will be completely different. The benefits to future generations will be countless.
After Nan Kuai hesitated for a moment, he made up his mind.
"In that case, I would like to tell you that I will obey your orders! In the future, I will do my best to accompany you and protect my authority!"
Confucius stroked his palms and said with a smile:
"Master Nan has this idea. It's the best thing. The State of Lu can be saved!"
Confucius returned to Lu Hou Chou to resume his duties. Lu Hou Chou was very happy when he learned that Nan Kuai had agreed. He thought that if something happened within the Ji family, Ji Sun Yiru would definitely be caught off guard and this plan would be successful.
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Chapter 489_Shu Sunruo’s Infernal Affairs
Nan Kuai wanted to rebel against the Ji family, but he also knew that a lonely tree cannot make a forest. It would definitely be difficult for him to do it alone.
So he secretly looked for people who could cooperate.
Obviously, Shusun Ruo, the head of the Shusun clan, should have been his first choice, but because the three Huans of the Lu Kingdom were still sympathizers on the surface, it was simply inconvenient for Shusunruo to come forward for many things.
What's more, although the Shusun family has been secretly competing with the Ji family, in order to better preserve themselves, Shusunruo has been hiding his capabilities and biding his time most of the time.
After all, after the death of Shusun Bao, the Shusun clan was so disturbed by Shu Niu that their vitality was severely damaged. At this time, Shuzhong Xiaowei appeared in Nankuai's sight.
Speaking of this Shu Zhong Xiao, it was originally a branch of the Shu Sun family, but I don’t know why. It is well known that the relationship between the Shu Zhong family and the Shu Sun family is actually quite tense.
And Uncle Zhongxiao was also closer to Ji Sun Yiru. Although Uncle Zhongxiao and Uncle Sun would have a closer relationship if they were clan relatives, but in this era, even if they were closely related clan members, they would directly quarrel.
Breaking it off is also extremely common.
Perhaps it was because Shu Zhongxiao was jealous of Shu Sun's status in the Lu State, or perhaps it was Ji's deliberate attempt to win over him.
In short, in the eyes of outsiders, the Shuzhong family is close to the Ji family, but they are even more distant from their own Shusun family.
Therefore, many people in the Lu State at that time disdained Shu Zhongxiao's style.
Then why did Nan Kuai think of Shu Zhong Xiao coming to oppose Ji Sun Yiru together?
That's because, not long ago, another extremely strange and bizarre thing happened.
Although it is strange, people with a keen eye can see some clues from it.
It is said that in order to sow discord between the Ji family and the Shusun family, this uncle Zhongxiao once told Jisun Yiru: "Shusunruo had no military exploits before, but he was awarded the "three lives" before Jisun Yiru.
His status is even higher than that of his father and brother. This is inconsistent with etiquette and law, and he should be dismissed from his job.
In fact, it is normal for Shusun to be given three lives. After all, Lu Houchou is closer to Shusun. Lu Houchou can grant him three lives. He just needs to find some excuse.
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However, it was obviously very uncomfortable for Ji Sun Yiru. After all, whoever among the three emperors was awarded the third life first, the other ministers and officials would have to bow first when they saw him.
Although this is just a trivial matter, this disgusting "etiquette" shackles are ultimately what Ji Sun Yiru does not want.
Ji Sun Yiru, who originally did not want Shusunruo to accept the "three lives", naturally agreed with these remarks. So the two discussed how to make Shusunruo take the initiative to refuse the "three lives".
However, before Ji Sun Yiru could formally bring it up in the court meeting, Shu Sun Ruo openly questioned Ji Sun Ruo in the court hall directly in front of the civil and military ministers:
"Our uncle and grandson's family is unfortunate. The legitimate son was killed and a concubine was established. That's why Ruo is in the position he is today. If he is punished due to family troubles, he is willing to accept it! However, the gift of three lives is an order issued by the king. If
If the king does not revoke this edict, then all this will be deserved!"
"Dr. Jisun, I heard that the doctor was quite critical of this matter. I wonder if this is really the doctor's idea? Today, I would like to give you an explanation in front of you all, so that all of you can bear witness!"
Ji Sunyiru never expected that Shusunruo would clarify the matter directly in front of everyone.
This made him extremely passive for a moment. In a hurry, Ji Sun Yiru could only say abruptly:
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "This is what your uncle Zhongxiao means! It is not what I mean!"
Obviously, Ji Sun Yiru regretted it as soon as he said these words.
He originally wanted to use the statement "This is said by your own uncle and grandson" to support himself.
However, when he said this, he obviously put Shu Zhongxiao directly on the head of the pole.
Shusunruo glanced sideways at Shuzhongxiao.
"The Shuzhong family is a branch of the Shusun family. There is absolutely no reason for him to say that. The reason why he said it was probably to cater to Dr. Jisun's wishes, right? If Dr. Jisun had no such intention, then
How could he make such remarks? Doctor Jisun, you'd better explain it again!"
Ji Sun Yiru could only say:
"I really have no such intention! Just as Mr. Shusun said, Mr. Shusun deserves all this! He shouldn't refuse to accept it!"
In this way, the matter of "resigning three lives" can only be given up.
However, people who are more discerning, after this incident, have another consideration about Shu Zhongxiao's position.
Shu Zhong Xiaoben was close to the Ji family, but was eventually abandoned by the Ji family. There was originally a rift between the Shu Sun family and the Shu Zhong family, but Shu Sun Ruo instead spoke out to support him.
What exactly does all this mean? In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can immediately discern the mystery.
Of course, Ji Sun Yiru will also realize that the problem is unusual.
Because Ji Sun Yiru was still planning the "three lives" matter, why did Shu Sun Ruo attack him in advance? And in public.
On the one hand, this makes Ji Sun Yiru lose face, and there are two suspicious points in it:
One is how did Shusunruo know about this? Secondly, why did Shusunruo go out of his way and openly confront him in the court over such a trivial matter? And he didn't even show any mercy?
This is nothing like the extremely low-key and calm Shu Sunruo from before.
Therefore, Ji Sun Yiru must have suspected Shu Zhongxiao. But he only suspected it, and he could not use this to prove that this was a big hole that the two of them worked together to dig for him.
Moreover, Ji Sun Yiru couldn't understand at all, what was the meaning of what they did?
If Shu Zhongxiao is really a member of Shu Sun's family, then why did Shu Sun want to expose him directly?
This is something Ji Sun Yiru cannot understand.
Therefore, in order to "take the overall situation into consideration", Ji Sunyiru began to be wary of Shu Zhongxiao on the one hand, but on the other hand, she still kept him by her side.
What Ji Sun Yiru didn't know was that this was Shu Sun Ruo's clever move.
On the one hand, he had known that Ji Sun Yiru would be confused about this.
On the other hand, the current unclear and ambiguous relationship has allowed those "thinking" people in the Ji family to figure out some ways.
Take Nan Kuai for example. In his opinion, Shu Zhongxiao is most likely to be a "hidden stake" placed by Shu Sunruo next to the Ji family.
Even if this is not the case, if Shu Zhongxiao is now "betrayed" by Ji Sun Yiru in public for no reason, wouldn't Shu Zhongxiao be filled with resentment?
So Nan Kuai went to find Shu Zhongxiao, and mentioned to him the idea of using Fei Yi to counter the Ji family.
Shu Zhong Xiao Ze pretended to be surprised and looked at Nan Kuai:
"Master Nan, it is not a small crime for a retainer to betray his master!"
Nan Kuai couldn't help but smile.
"That Ji Sun Yiru was enjoying the dance of eight beauties, but he allowed the monarch to accept only four beauties. This was an act of excess, which is rare in the world! When it comes to crime, the Ji family is much more powerful than me!"
Shu Zhongxiao listened but remained silent.
Nan Kuai then said:
"The head of the family does not recognize the king, which is not good for the country. I want to leave the Ji family and return to the public house. If my son changes his position, I will use Fei as a public official!"
Shu Zhongxiao heard this and replied slowly:
"It's really rare for Mr. Nan to be so concerned about his official duties."
Shu Zhongxiao did not agree to Nan Kuai immediately, but this made Nan Kuai quite anxious.
"Master Shuzhong, don't you want to contribute to this?"
Uncle Zhong Xiaodan smiled and said:
"I have a low position, but now that I have been appreciated by the Ji family, I have been working under the Ji family. The Ji family has never treated me badly, so why should I do this?"
When Nan Kuai heard this, he curled his lips with disdain and said:
"Have you forgotten? Your Excellency is a relative of the Shusun family! Not long ago, the Ji family betrayed Master Shuzhong in the court. Isn't this considered a injustice? Nan can hardly believe that your Excellency is really single-minded.
Working for the Ji family?"
Shu Zhongxiao heard the words, but was speechless for a while. After a while, he hesitated and said:
"It's just... Mr. Nan has this intention, but I'm afraid he's too aggressive?"
"The Ji family is rude, a minister is not a minister, and a king is not a king. What should Nan be afraid of? What's more, Nan is in Feiyi, but the Ji family is so cold to me. How can I bear it when I have worked for the Ji family for three generations?
Are you so cowardly? What Nan wants now is to become a public minister of the State of Lu! He will no longer suffer from this private grievance!"
Nan Kuai's clear words finally gained Shu Zhongxiao's trust:
"I understand your heart. I am willing to help you!"
Nan Kuai was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately took out the secret edict from Marquis Lu and showed it to Shu Zhongxiao. After reading the secret edict, Shu Zhongxiao threw it directly into the brazier next to him.
"Don't publicize this matter everywhere, just do it secretly. Your Excellency, make preparations in Feiyi. I have my own arrangements here. Your Excellency, just wait for my orders. When the time comes, we will succeed!"
Nan Kuai got Shu Zhongxiao's approval and finally confirmed Shu Sunruo's identity as an "Infernal Affairs", and went back happily.
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There is no doubt that Shu Zhongxiao is actually the "hidden stake" placed by Shu Sunruo around Ji Sun Yiru.
The so-called "three lives" matter was actually the result of their long-term planning. In fact, this move was intended to deliberately "expose" Shu Zhongxiao.
And now, after all this planning, Shu Zhongxiao's hook really caught a big fish for them!
Obviously, Nan Kuai, the Prime Minister of the Fei Yi family, is the big fish they have been waiting for.