Chapter 500,501 The persistence of sacrificial music
Unexpectedly, Guang'er actually chuckled and then responded:
"Arrange your troops in formation!"
Li Ran looked down and saw those clay carts and tile dogs on the ground, really neatly arranged there.
Fan Li had been with Sun Wu for a long time, and he had learned some formations for marching and fighting. At this time, he could also use them to amuse children.
Li Ran couldn't help but smile and replied:
"Haha, this military thing is really a good game. But, young uncle, aren't the things you taught the girl a bit out of place?"
When Fan Li heard this, his face turned red:
"Reply sir, this is just a child's play technique, it cannot be done realistically, it cannot be done realistically..."
At this time, Ji Le stepped forward, picked up Guang'er, and asked softly:
"Guang'er, do you think these are fun?"
Guang'er said:
"So... fun!"
Ji Le leaned forward and kissed his daughter's face gently. After thinking for a while, he looked very hesitant and said to Fan Li:
"Young uncle, my husband and I are going to the State of Lu together, and we may need to leave for some time. Guang'er is young and in poor health. The journey is far away and the future is uncertain. It is not appropriate to take her with us. Therefore, I still
Please stay in Zhengyi and help us discipline her!"
Fan Li couldn't help but be startled and looked at Li Ran.
Li Ran also nodded slightly, indicating that he also meant the same.
When Fan Li saw this, he immediately raised his hands and bowed:
"No! Li must take good care of Guang'er and don't dare to make any mistakes!"
"Young uncle, we can rest assured that I will leave Guang'er in your hands. In addition, I also asked Owl Yi to invite a few reliable old ladies. They will take care of Guang'er as soon as he gets ready. On weekdays, Young Uncle
All it takes is one more look."
"As for Guang'er's ability to read and understand, the young uncle still needs to put more thought into it."
As Ji Le spoke, he took Guang'er from Li Ran's hand and looked at his daughter carefully, tears almost falling. Guang'er stretched out his little hand sensibly and wiped his mother's tears.
"Mother, are you going to travel far?"
"Well, Mom is going to see your uncle. He is in trouble now, so Mom has to go! But the journey is long and it is inconvenient to take you with me. You must not..."
Ji Le thought that Guang'er would make trouble, but Guang'er just tilted his head.
"Mother is talking about uncle Ah Chou, right? I have heard my mother mention it all the time. She must miss my uncle very much, right? Mother, go and come back quickly. It is best to bring uncle back with you. Anyway, he is having a good time there.
If things don’t go well, let’s go back to Zhengyi together, so that mother doesn’t have to worry about him all the time. Can uncle also play with Guang’er?”
Hearing Guang'er say this made Li Ran and Ji Le feel even more sad.
Before the ceremony, she often talked about Ah Chou, and recalled the time when she often played with that "silly" Ah Chou at Uncle Sunbao's house. Therefore, Guang'er naturally knew that she had a person named "A Chou"
's uncle.
However, how did the little child know that his uncle was actually the majestic King of Lu!
Even if things don't go well, how can there be any reason to come and leave as soon as you say?
Li Ran and Ji Le went out for a walk with Guang'er in their arms. This was Gong Jian's courtyard, and the environment was pretty good. There was a pond dug in the backyard and some lotus flowers were planted, and it was in full bloom at the moment.
The lotus flowers are in full bloom in the pond, and the green lotus leaves are connected together like a carpet. The breeze blows, a fragrance floats, and the lotus leaves sway gently.
On a whim, Li Ran went to the pond to pick lotus flowers. Ji Le said with concern:
"careful!"
Li Ran bent down and picked a lotus with some difficulty. Guang'er liked it very much and stretched out his little hand to pull it tightly in his palm.
"Father, mother, look."
Guang'er held it in front of her chest, hiding her delicate face behind the lotus, and asked playfully.
"Haha, it's very beautiful. The light and the lotus complement each other perfectly!"
Li Ran's words were not meant to coax the child. Guang'er's bright and clear skin and delicate facial features were all accompanied by the joy of sacrifice. At this moment, they were also printed with gorgeous lotus flowers. This scene was indeed beautiful.
The family of three was having fun in the pond, enjoying the rare comfort and peace. The husband sang, the wife followed, and the family was happy. For a moment, Li Ran couldn't help but think of his father's words.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could just stay with Ji Le and Guang'er without caring about worldly affairs?
However, this kind of time is short-lived after all. Li Ran can stop caring about anything, but he can't ignore Lu Houchou's affairs.
In Ji Le's heart, Lu Houchou was her only blood relative.
Therefore, since it is something Ji Le insists on doing, Li Ran will do it even if it is extremely difficult.
…
Li Ran directly handed over the post of Taishi to Guan Congjing. It happened that the classics he brought from Chu State also needed to be collected and summarized by him personally.
Without saying a word, Guan Cong accepted the job and said:
"Young Master, since the young lady hates Ji Sun Yiru so much, and what happened in the Lu Kingdom is all caused by Ji Sun Yiru, why not just make a move and kill Ji Sun Yiru! Guan Cong is willing to go to the Lu Kingdom on behalf of the young master!"
Li Ran couldn't help but feel something in his heart:
"Oh? Ziyu, what do you think?"
"I think that although the Ji family covered the sky with one hand in the Lu State, according to Guan Cong's understanding, the internal affairs of the Lu State were not monolithic, and there were countless retainers who secretly fought against the Ji family. The previous Fei Yi Prime Minister Nan Kuai
This is proof! Even Kong Zhongni was actually considered a traitor to the Ji family. What's more, the Meng family and the Shusun family were actually coerced by the Ji family before they suddenly decided to oppose Lu.
Hou’s!”
"Under high pressure, chaos will inevitably arise. Guan Cong can directly disintegrate the Ji family from within! And no matter what, forcing the monarch to run away, I don't know how many people are dissatisfied with him. Therefore, Guan Cong is willing to go
Give it a try!”
Li Ran lowered his head and thought for a long time, then raised his head.
"It still doesn't work. The Ji family has controlled the government of Lu for a long time. Even though there are many people who oppose the Ji family, after all, there are many disciples under her rule. These people all depend on the Ji family for their lives. And their stakes are very high.
It can be said that it is so complicated that even if there are people who oppose him, in essence, most of them have to rely on the Ji family!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "If Ji Sun Yiru is killed rashly, these people will probably lose control. Not only will the Marquis of Lu not be able to return to the State of Lu, but the internal disputes in the State of Lu will also
It is inevitable. These methods may seem convenient, but in fact they are not. As the saying goes, "It is difficult to offend with public anger, but it is difficult to achieve by single-minded desire." Once this public anger accumulates, it may be difficult for the Lu country to restore peace in the future. Now
It is better to consider taking the right path as much as possible, so that after the return of Lu Hou, we can get a relatively peaceful Lu State!"
After hearing the words, Guan Cong could only say:
"Young Master's thorough consideration is indeed unparalleled by Guan Cong. In this case, I wish Young Master to go to Yunyi and help Marquis Lu return to his country as soon as possible! If anything happens, Young Master please inform Guan Cong in time.
Although Guan Cong only knows some shady heresies, sometimes, maybe the heresy can also produce faster results. As the saying goes, strong medicines are used for serious illnesses, but at the critical moment, you don’t have to worry about so much!"
"Well, Li Ran understands Ziyu's kindness. Ran is not a pedantic person. I understand everything Ziyu said!"
In fact, Li Ran did not have full confidence for this trip.
Before leaving, Ji Le also repeatedly told Fan Li that after he returned to Zheng Yi, he must take good care of Guang'er and send people to send news from time to time."
Fan Li said:
"Please be at ease, sir and madam, I will definitely take good care of my little master! I will never let Guang'er suffer any harm!"
Li Ran and Ji Le reluctantly said goodbye to Guang'er. Four-year-old Guang'er already seemed quite smart and considerate. Although he was reluctant to leave his parents, he didn't show much reluctance.
At least, that's what it looks like on the surface.
"Father and mother will come back early, but they must bring Uncle Achou with them!"
Ji Le burst into tears on the spot, and with Li Ran's help, he got into the carriage.
But after the carriage gradually moved away, Guang'er finally couldn't bear it anymore and couldn't help but started crying loudly.
When Fan Li saw this, he had no choice but to pick her up and coax her from time to time...
——
Chapter 501_Going to the hospital to heal the country
Li Ran knew that going to Yunyi to meet Lu Houchou this time was by no means as simple as meeting him before.
He must have tried every means to send Lu Houchou back to his country, and he would have succeeded only if he had solved Ji Sun Yiru.
Therefore, he brought along Sun Wu, Chu Dang and others, as well as 500 private soldiers who had been trained in Jifu.
Confucius and his disciple Zhong You were also among them, as well as Yi He, who was actually dedicated to taking care of Ji Le's body.
The group of people headed towards Yunyi. When it was dark, they came to an official post to rest.
Li Ran and Ji Le talked for a while, Ji Le had never been separated from Guang'er, and he missed them very much at this time.
Li Ran comforted him and said:
"After we see Ah Chou and send him back to Lu State, we can then take Guang'er to Lu State to meet her uncle!"
When Ji Le heard this, he couldn't help but smile.
"That's true. Le'er has very few relatives left. This Uncle Ah Chou will take her to see him no matter what!"
"Actually...it's not just Leer's side. Speaking of which, my father..."
When Li Ran said this, there was another silence.
His father can be said to be a miraculous dragon who has never seen the end of the world. He knew that his daughter-in-law and granddaughter would be coming to Luoyi soon, but he never even saw them.
"My father-in-law is an expert, but it's a pity that Guang'er has never met my grandfather... In fact... she has never even met her grandfather..."
While Ji Le was talking, he thought of his father and brother again, and felt sad for a moment, unable to help crying.
Li Ran had no other choice but to hold her tightly:
"Le'er, don't think too much. Thinking too much will inevitably hurt your health...especially when we see Ah Chou, he is already walking hard. If we see you like this again, I'm afraid it will be even more painful."
Li Ran gently wiped Ji Le's tears and kissed her tear stains gently.
"Husband, can you find a way to send Ah Chou back to the country without being persecuted by the old thief Ji Sun again?"
"This... let's wait until we see Ah Chou. The situation is unclear now, and everything has to be decided based on the situation at that time. Don't worry, Le'er, my husband will not only try every means to send him back to the Lu Kingdom in an honorable manner, but also
Ji Sun Yiru must pay the price!"
Ji Le said "Yeah" and closed her eyes. Her body was already weak, and she quickly fell asleep under the fatigue of traveling and traveling.
Li Ran looked down at Ji Le's slightly trembling eyelashes and felt distressed for a moment...
When Ji Le was asleep, Li Ran got up gently, covered her with a quilt, and walked to the door. He saw the doctor and he were brewing herbal medicine, so he walked over immediately.
When Yihe heard the noise, he knew it was Li Ran who was coming, so he stood up and bowed:
"Has Madam gone to bed?"
"Well, yes! Actually... these decoctions can only be done by the servants. Mr. He Lao can do it himself?"
As Li Ran said this, he motioned for the doctor to sit down at the same level as him.
Yihe smiled and said:
"Haha, it's still early anyway, and I'll boil tomorrow's medicine and heat it up before taking it. Moreover, the properties of this medicine also depend on the heat. Those servants are too vulgar and cook it indiscriminately. I'm afraid
It cannot exert its full medicinal effect. Now that I have some free time, I might as well cook it myself!"
Li Ran couldn't help but sigh when he heard the sound:
"My husband had previously advised the Marquis of Jin to be diligent and abstinent on the pretext of seeing a doctor, and with just a few words, he asked Zhao Wenzi to return to the throne! His insight into the world's situation is also admirable. I don't know what he thinks of the Marquis of Lu's flight.
thing?"
After hearing this, Yihe was silent for a moment:
"I beg your pardon for my boldness. I thought that the disease of the Lu State had already penetrated deep into the bone marrow. It was not just the fault of the Ji family. Since the time of Duke Yin, the Lu State had abolished the elders and established the young, and killed the direct descendants to establish concubines.
There are not many of them. The person who started it was still King Xuan, who got off to a bad start!"
"King Xuan joked for a while that Duke Wu of Lu should abolish the elder and establish a younger one. Later, Duke Yin took over Lu, and Duke Huan killed his brother Yin Gong. After Duke Huan, when the three states of Huan were first established, Meng Sunqing's father killed two monarchs in succession. At that time, Lu
The country has been pierced with thousands of holes. After that, the Ji family took over the throne for three generations. By the time of Ji Wuzi (Ji Sunsu), it can be said that the public office has declined. Now, although the Marquis of Lu is also trying his best to govern, but
As the saying goes, 'If heaven doesn't give it, what will happen to people?' Isn't it appropriate to have today's defeat?"
"Let's talk about Lu Hou. Now he has a country and cannot return. But even if he finally returns to the country, I'm afraid it will be difficult to turn the tide and turn things around. And in my humble opinion...I'm afraid...Hey, things are unpredictable.
He is a doctor, so it may be difficult for him to see through this. Perhaps, only the old Pavilion Master can really see through it!"
Li Ran actually felt this way too, and now that the doctor had revealed it, he sighed secretly in his heart:
"Yes, it is difficult to return because of the accumulation of troubles. Even if it is to send Marquis Lu back to his country, I am afraid it will not be easy..."
Yihe didn't answer, he just picked up the medicine jar and put it aside.
"The old Pavilion Master once said that the way of heaven is constant, and everything must conform to the time of heaven, and the world will be governed by doing nothing. Perhaps, the old Pavilion Master is warning us that everything must be as it is and wait and see how it changes, and act in accordance with the times.
It’s the best way!”
"It's just that... the reason why Marquis Lu is in today's difficulties is certainly to blame. Moreover, Madam, she also cares about this younger brother, so Li Ran can't just sit back and do nothing!"
Hearing this, Yihe shook his head slightly and sighed:
"As the saying goes, 'Superior medicine heals the country, Chinese medicine heals people, and inferior medicine heals diseases.' Doctors and doctors cannot heal the country. I only hope that the young master can find a good way to heal the world as soon as possible and put an end to this troubled world as soon as possible."
Li Ran sighed deeply and felt quite powerless.
Ninety-eight times out of ten things in life are unsatisfactory, but there are only two or three people who tell others. The medicine for healing is almost done, and it just needs to be left to cool. Tomorrow morning, when it is hot, it can be taken by Ji Le.
Li Ran saw the doctor and stretched himself, then said immediately:
"Sir, please rest early. You have to travel early tomorrow morning."
Yihe smiled.
"Young Master, you should also take a rest early. For a hard-working person like the Young Master, if you don't get a good rest, you may get sick from overwork in the future!"
"Thank you sir for the reminder!"
Li Ran returned to the room and saw that Ji Le was still asleep, so he immediately lay down beside her quietly. Ji Le turned over and felt Li Ran's return. He put his head on Li Ran's arm, moved his eyebrows slightly, and continued to sleep.
It’s on.
Li Ran hugged Ji Le gently and gradually fell asleep...
The next morning, Li Ran got up early, heated up the decoction, and then brought it to Ji Le to drink.
Because the medicine was too bitter, it was difficult for Ji Le to swallow it. Fortunately, Li Ran had already prepared the honey bait, and every time Ji Le took a sip, he would add a mouthful of honey bait.
After drinking this bowl of soup, the four pieces of honey bait were also wiped out.
When Ji Le saw it, he complained a lot:
"This medicine is really too bitter. How long will it take to get rid of it after taking it like this..."
Li Ran was beside him and said comfortingly:
"Good medicine tastes bitter and is good for the disease."
"Having said that, if it wasn't fed by my husband, Le'er wouldn't drink it."
Li Ran said seriously:
"Le'er can't mess around with this matter. No matter whether her husband is here or not, Le'er must take it on time!"
Seeing Li Ran's seriousness, Ji Le stuck out his tongue playfully and said with a sweet smile:
"Husband, you are so boring. Le'er is just joking with you... Now that you have taken the medicine, let's hurry up and hurry up!"
Ji Le was still anxious, she also wanted to see Ah Chou as soon as possible.
For the sake of safety, Li Ran asked the groom to be as stable as possible.
However, after all, he had been exposed to the wind all day long, and when Ji Le was exposed to the wind, his face turned red and white.
Thanks to the doctor and his follow-up, and with his best efforts in acupuncture and medicine, Ji Le's body was able to withstand this turbulence.
