However, because there were very few ice cubes in Xiaoyi, it was expensive and difficult to obtain. Therefore, Han Buxin later sent people to several other feudal towns near his home and requisitioned several trucks of ice cubes to get enough ice cubes.
Used along the way.
Just because Han Buxin also heard that Owl Wing died for the Lord when he was in danger, he admired him very much in his heart, so he did not hesitate to save his body even if he spent a lot of effort.
And Li Ran also sincerely appreciated Han Buxin's righteousness.
Not to mention that they were traveling all the way.
…
Besides, after Confucius and Zilu said goodbye to Li Ran, they also set off for Qi.
After arriving in Linzi, Confucius went directly to visit his mentor, Grand Master Qi Le.
Speaking of which, Confucius and Master Yue are indeed called masters and disciples. At that time, Confucius visited Qi State and had good relations with Master Yue. Confucius heard "Shaoyin" from Master Yue and sincerely asked for advice and learned from it.
The period is March and the meat tastes unknown. This matter is still widely known by Qi people.
Master Le Taishi saw Confucius and knew his thoughts, but he was troubled by the incident of Marquis Lu:
"Qiu, I know what you want, but... I'm afraid your trip will be in vain."
When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help but sigh:
"Qiu knew that he was being rude, but he really had no choice but to come here for help. I am now in an isolated city and in danger. If Qiu doesn't do his best, I am afraid that not only will it be difficult for me to return home, but my life will also be saved. Qiu
How can I just sit back and ignore you when I have given you a favor?"
Master Le couldn't help but remain silent for a long time, and then he said:
"Zhongni, I can recommend you to the Hajj, but you'd better be obedient and don't take the initiative to mention this matter! Otherwise, I will be unhappy for a while and transfer Gongsun Qing back. Marquis of Lu
The situation will only become more difficult!"
Confucius said sincerely:
"Thank you, Master!"
So Confucius and Zilu stayed at the official post overnight. The next day, after the morning court, during the meeting of the monarchs and ministers, Grand Master Yue mentioned Confucius and asked for an audience. When Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, heard the name of Kong Zhongni, he was not impressed.
unfamiliar.
After all, they had met twice before.
One time was when the Marquis of Qi visited Lu.
That time was when Confucius had just been favored by Duke Zhao of Lu. When the Marquis of Qi visited Lu, he once asked Confucius, "Why did Duke Mu of Qin dominate the country even though it was a small country?"
Shi Ze's answers were fluent, which left a very deep impression on Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi. See what the author said
The last time, it was Lu Hou Chou who fled, and Confucius came to ask for help on behalf of Lu Hou. His move could be described as righteous.
Therefore, Qi Hou Chujiu quickly agreed and allowed Confucius to come to see him.
So Confucius and Zilu were summoned to the main hall. After some salutes, Qihou Chujiu squinted at the tall man in front of him and said with a smile:
"Qiu, long time no see!"
"Your Majesty can remember Qiu, but Qiu is frightened."
Qi Hou Chujiu knew his purpose, but did not mention it. Instead, he asked:
"Qiu, I have heard for a long time that you know a lot about etiquette and music, and you must have your own opinions on how to govern the country. Since you are here today, why don't you have a brief chat with me?"
Confucius hesitated for a moment and then said respectfully:
"Please speak up."
Qi Hou Chujiu thought for a moment and then asked directly:
"I dare to ask, why do you want to be in politics?"
Confucius also thought for a moment, and then answered directly and loudly:
"Master, minister, father, son, son!"
After hearing Confucius' words, Qi Hou Chujiu couldn't help but fall into deep thought, and the other ministers present also looked at each other in shock.
What Confucius said in these eight short words is the principle that both king and minister, father and son, should perform their respective duties.
Moreover, it seems that it is not a way to govern at all. But in fact, it contains too many meanings.
First, it is to remind Qi Hou Chujiu that the current situation in Qi State is that the Tian family has begun to gradually grow. If Qi Hou Chujiu does not check and balance it, then the Tian family will most likely become the Ji family of Lu State in the future.
Secondly, Confucius's confidence in speaking like this stems from the fact that at the alliance of Kuiqiu, Duke Huan of Qi, King Zhou had intended to abdicate the throne of emperor to Duke Huan of Qi, and sent sacrificial meat to Duke Huan of Qi, and allowed him not to use it.
Kneeling down to worship the emperor is a prelude to abdication.
Duke Huan of Qi once asked Guan Zhong for his opinion on this matter. At that time, Guan Zhong once replied: "Being a king without being a king, and being a minister without being a minister are the root of chaos." Guan Zhong was a saint of Qi, so Confucius borrowed what Guan Zhong said at that time.
What I said actually has some meaning in it: "Take the other person's way and give it back to the other person."
Who said this?
That's what Guan Zhong, the sage of Qi State, said
Who is in favor and who is against?
The third reason is to express that the Marquis of Lu is suffering in Yunyi now. As we all know, it is because the Ji family has no king.
Therefore, if the State of Qi can help the Duke of Lu, not only will this be a blessing to the State of Lu, but also for Qi Hou Chujiu, he will also do the same thing as Qi Huan Gong. This is equivalent to Qi Hou Chujiu
He was praised to the same height as Duke Huan of Qi.
Qihou Chujiu nodded slowly:
"Well, what Qiu said is quite reasonable."
At this time, Qi Hou Chujiu looked back at Tian Qi, and then said nonchalantly:
"Qiu said it well! If the king is not the king and the minister is not the minister, even if there is food in the palace, how can I get it?"
The words of Chujiu, Marquis of Qi, also hinted that he understood what Confucius said.
Here he is also secretly borrowing from Qi Huangong's final tragic ending.
Because Duke Huan of Qi was starved to death by rebellious ministers and traitors in this deep palace!
Therefore, the meaning of "there is food but not enough to eat" is to show that Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, understood what Confucius said. At the same time, he also secretly poked Tian Qi and other officials.
In fact, in Qi State, it is not an extremely rare phenomenon for subordinates to kill their kings and their masters.
Looking at the Spring and Autumn Period, the number of people who achieved the achievement of regicide in Qi State alone was as high as 11, which can be said to be the leader of all countries.
Therefore, for Qi State, the real disadvantages of governance are precisely reflected in the "lord, king, minister".
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, although Qi Hou Chujiu was very useful to these words of Confucius, for the Qi Guoqing doctor of the Manchu Dynasty, it was a different story.
It tastes good.
At this moment, Tian Qi walked out of the queue and said calmly:
"Your Majesty's words are serious. How can the ministers dare to eat the food in this palace? Only Your Majesty can enjoy it."
Qihou Chujiu smiled slightly and looked at Kongqiu in front of him. The more he looked at it, the more he liked him.
"Qiu, I'm asking you again. Apart from the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers, could you please try to explain how to govern?"
Confucius also replied loudly:
“Government is about saving money!”
Confucius' so-called "saving money" actually had a profound meaning. He knew that Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, lived an extravagant life and did not know how to exercise restraint. Therefore, what he said about "saving money" was to warn him: a person who is a king should "restrain oneself and restore etiquette" "Don't be too arrogant and indulge in pleasure.
When Qi Hou Chujiu heard this, he laughed again and said:
"Haha, Qiu says it quite easily now."
"Your Majesty, it is clear to you that what Cai Qiu said just now was clearly stated in Zhou Li. How could Qiu dare to speak wantonly?"
Qihou Chujiu said "Hmm", thought for a moment, and said:
"Qiu, I want to grant you the land of Nixi and keep you in the Qi State to be a high-ranking official who can rival the Ji family and the Meng family in the Lu State. Are you willing?"
"I have little talent and little knowledge, so I would not dare to accept this favor. However, if your Majesty intends to give you a favor, wouldn't it be disrespectful if I refuse it? I am willing to accept it!"
Confucius was very happy. If he could really become a high-ranking official in Qi, he would be able to legitimately ask Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, to send troops to rescue Lu Houchou from danger.
However, at this moment Yan Ying took a step forward.
"Your Majesty! This must never be done!"
This not only surprised Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, but even Confucius himself had never expected it.
The last time Confucius saw Yan Ying, the two had a lively conversation.
Unexpectedly, the person who stopped Jin Yan from being used by Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, would be Yan Ying!
Confucius was greatly puzzled by this.
However, Qi Hou Chujiu had to listen to Yan Ying's opinions, so he asked tentatively:
"Oh? What does Yan Qing think of Confucius? Why do you advise me not to use Confucius?"
At this moment, Yan Ying stood up and walked out of the queue tremblingly, and said with great difficulty:
"Back to your Majesty, the Confucian scholars are eloquent, but they do not respect the laws of the country. They are arrogant and submissive, and only follow their own wishes without considering the thoughts of others. Moreover, they attach too much importance to funerals and will not hesitate to bankrupt the people in order to give them a lavish burial. Don't become secular! Confucians travel among the princes and lobby the king and officials to provide salaries. Such people can never be entrusted with important responsibilities, let alone the government of a country! I hope your Majesty will be wise!"