When Qi Hou Chujiu heard what Yan Ying said, he couldn't help but frown.
Indeed, what Yan Ying said at this time is completely different from Yan Ying's previous persona.
Although Qi Hou Chujiu didn't know what was going on, he was still at least alert.
At this time, Yan Ying continued to say:
"Now Zhongni is dressed up all day long, and his appearance and appearance are even more complicated. The etiquette of ascending and descending, and the detailed etiquette are all exquisite. A person can learn all these red tapes in a lifetime, but what's the point? The king.
If you want to use Zhongni's method to change the atmosphere of Qi, it will only make the people more uncomfortable. Therefore, Yingqi thinks that this is definitely not feasible!"
When Confucius heard this, he was quite angry and was about to argue with Yan Ying. But at this time, he heard Qi Hou Chujiu sighing to himself again, shaking his head and saying:
"Hey... that's all. I am over fifty years old and can't use anyone anymore... Qiu, you'd better find another place!"
Confucius only knew that with Yan Ying's output, he not only lost the opportunity to serve as an official in Qi, but also directly missed the opportunity to ask for help from the Marquis of Lu. He couldn't help but feel resentful in his heart.
After exiting the main hall, Confucius' face turned gray and he returned to the official post alone, while Zi Lu beside him always looked troubled.
It wasn't until he entered the official post office that Zilu stepped forward obediently and asked:
"Honored Master...what should we do next?"
Confucius was unhappy. He was stabbed in the back by Yan Ying. He really couldn't understand.
So, without saying anything else, he immediately decided to go directly to Yan Ying's residence to find out.
Kongqiu and Zilu did not delay, and after a short rest, they headed to Yan Mansion.
After Yan Ying learned that Confucius had arrived, he received him very warmly.
Confucius was also confused by his seemingly "abnormal" behavior.
"Doctor Pingzhong..."
Confucius was about to ask, but Yan Ying showed his hand and signaled Confucius not to say anything. He held Confucius' hand and walked into the house. Confucius didn't even know what kind of medicine was sold in Yan Ying's gourd.
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Yan Ying pulled Confucius into the inner room again and left Zilu outside. He closed the door and sighed:
"Hey... Zhongni, Zhongni, why are you so smart?! Do you know that the words you said in front of me today will kill you!"
When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help but asked:
"Ah? Why did Dr. Pingzhong say this?"
Yan Ying sat down with some trembling, while Confucius supported him from the side.
"You! You have made three big mistakes! First, as a foreign minister, you commented on the political affairs of Qi State. Do you know that now that Minister Quan is in power, you are not the only one in Lu State, and why is Qi State the same now? Tian Shi
Nowadays, external invitations are invited to win people's hearts, and big fights come out and small fights come in. The whole Qi country now only knows the virtues of the Tian family but does not know that there is a monarch. I am afraid that the widowed monarch will not even be able to save his own heirs in the future! It is even worse to say that he may end up with Lu in the future.
A field like a Hou!"
"You! You clearly know the current power of the Tian family, but you still speak so openly in public. Aren't you causing trouble?!"
"Secondly, if I really want to use you, do you know that you will definitely become a loser? Who can protect your life by then? Can't you still see my intention? If the country has good intentions,
How can people take your turn? You! You are such a fool!"
"Thirdly, the Qi State of today is no longer the Qi State of the past, and it is no longer able to help Lord Lu support his family. You should not place your hopes on Qi State at all!"
When Confucius heard these words, he couldn't help but be enlightened and suddenly realized it. At the same time, he was ashamed. He knew that his ambition was very big, so he didn't even consider it.
Now he was rushing in, but he didn't expect that he was already in danger. If Yan Ying hadn't stopped him in time, he might have really caused a big disaster.
"Thank you Dr. Pingzhong for saving your life. Qiu is deeply grateful!"
But Yan Ying just waved his hand tremblingly:
"Hey... Zhongni, you are well-read and have a strong memory. Don't you still understand the meaning of 'the road is smooth and the person is chaste and auspicious'? I know that you want to have a royal family. But even so, you must guard against arrogance."
Be impatient. You must walk on the tiger's tail, but you must not be attacked by the tiger. You must know that the world today is difficult and dangerous, and if you are not careful, you will be in catastrophe. In the future, you must be extremely careful when walking among the princes!"
Walking on a smooth road, Yuren Zhenji: The reason why people who step on the tiger's tail can be smooth is mainly because they know how to hide themselves
If you step on the tiger's tail, it will not bite you, so it is auspicious. If you step on the tiger's tail, but the tiger does not bite you, it is auspicious.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Yan Ying's words summarized his life experience.
He has experienced three generations of monarchs: Qi Linggong, Qi Zhuanggong, and now Qi Hou Chujiu.
The battle for the heirs of Linggong, Cui Zhu killing Duke Zhuang, Qingfeng killing Cui Zhu, and finally driving Qingfeng away. Yan Ying had experienced each of these personally, and some of them were even directly involved.
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Yan Ying had seen so much that he knew exactly what consequences Confucius' words would bring to him.
When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help but feel ashamed, and helplessly said:
"Hey...it is true that Qiu was impatient and failed to think carefully. Thank you Dr. Pingzhong for reminding me!"
Yan Ying looked at Confucius and thought for a while.
"Zhongni, as for the matter regarding Marquis Lu, you can find another person. I will fix a letter for you. You can go to this person with the letter and he will help you!"
Confucius couldn't help but asked anxiously:
"Oh? I wonder who Dr. Yan is referring to?"
"This man's name is Tian Xuanju. He is very knowledgeable in the art of war. If he gets this man, he can be better than a hundred thousand soldiers! I once recommended him to the post of Sima, and I have been kind to him. He is an upright man, and he was forced to do it not long ago.
He retired and is now at home. Moreover, after all, he once served as Sima of Qi State, so he still has some private soldiers from his old army. It will definitely be beneficial for you to invite him to come out!"
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"What Qiu wants may bring disaster to this person. What's more, the Tian family may also be connected with the Ji family. If Tian Qi refuses, wouldn't he be in danger?"
"As for this, Zhongni can rest assured that Tian Ruoju is a member of the Tian family's small clan, and he is an upright person. He has always been at odds with Tian Qi. And he is a member of the Tian family, even if Tian Qi sees him being disobedient, he will always take advantage of him.
There is no way.”
"What's more, Yunyi is currently the territory of our Qi State in name only. Although it was snatched from the hands of the Lu State, it is reasonable for him to bring his private troops to garrison!"
In fact, when Yan Ying recommended Tian Ranju at that time, in addition to his outstanding general talents and loyalty to the monarch, he also wanted to use his status as a small clan of the Tian family to achieve the purpose of dividing the Tian family.
However, with Tian Ruoju now far away from the court, this plan has been said to have gone bankrupt.
However, even so, Yan Ying can still let Tian Rangju exert some residual energy.
When Confucius heard this, he immediately prostrated on the ground:
"Doctor Pingzhong, no matter whether this trip is successful or not, Qiu Du will be grateful for Dr. Pingzhong's friendship. Dr. Pingzhong's kindness to our country of Lu will be unforgettable to Qiu Meiqi!"
Yan Ying wanted to help Kongqiu up, but because of his age, he suddenly sat down on the mat again. Kongqiu quickly went to help him, and the two held hands, looked at each other and laughed bitterly.
"Zhongni, time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, I have already reached an old age. I feel that my life is not long..."
Confucius said quickly:
"Doctor Pingzhong, please don't say that. Dr. Pingzhong is in good health and has served for three dynasties. He is destined to live a long life!"
"Haha, but who can avoid death? No matter whether it is a holy king or a royal minister, who can be exempted? I am no exception. I have made a lot of money by being able to survive until now!"
When Confucius heard this, he couldn't help but burst into tears:
"Doctor, you must take care of yourself. The country of Qi cannot do without the doctor, and the world cannot do without you, the doctor."
Yan Ying has been an upright man throughout his life, and he also knows how to be resourceful and adapt to changes. It is precisely because of this that he can always stand firm in the various turmoils of the Qi State.
Not only that, Yan Ying is also the same as Yang Yangu and Zi Chan of the same era. When facing the common people in the world, Yan Ying has always maintained a trace of compassion for the people.
Just like the time when Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, suffered from scabies and then malaria, which did not heal for a year. Yanzi took this opportunity to persuade Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, to let the officials relax the government decrees, remove checkpoints, abolish bans, reduce taxes, and exempt
the debts of the common people;
Not long ago, because of the appearance of a comet in the sky, Qi Hou Chujiu was worried, and Yan Ying also took the opportunity to advise Qi Hou Chujiu to reduce the tax burden and corvee.
These are all good things that benefit the country and the people. In the chaos among the four tribes of Qi, the Luan Gao and Luan Gao tribes were defeated and fled. Yan Ying also argued hard and asked Tian and Bao to hand over the Luan Gao and Luan Gao tribe's properties to the Marquis of Qi. In the end, most of them
You can get what you want.
It can be said that during his more than 50 years of official career, Yan Ying was dedicated to serving the emperor and the people. He and the deceased Yang Yangui and Zichan were the most shining and dazzling stars of this era.
"Zhongni, what I have done is really insignificant to the world, so why should I take it seriously?"
"Save the people without boasting, act as a complement to the three kings without losing them, this is how Ping Zhong, the great doctor, is a true gentleman!"
Confucius couldn't help but admire Yan Ying.
Then the two walked out hand in hand, and Yan Ying walked him to the gate, and finally said goodbye.
Confucius took three steps and turned around. Seeing Yan Ying's old figure, he couldn't help but feel sad.
This farewell, I don’t know when we will see each other again, maybe it will be the last time.
Zilu was very surprised to see Confucius in such a state.
"Honored Master, Doctor Pingzhong said this just now in the hall. Don't you blame Doctor Pingzhong for honoring your master?"
"How can such wise and benevolent people blame..."
Confucius answered briefly, but Zilu scratched his head:
"Doctor Yan is so old and has a wide reputation. I wonder how he will be an official?"
Confucius was silent for a while, and then replied:
"Linggong is dirty, and Dr. Yan does things neatly; Duke Zhuang is strong, and Dr. Yan does things with prominence; now the king is extravagant, and Dr. Yan does things with courtesy and frugality, that's what a gentleman is! If you look at the three kings, but they are good and don't understand the subordinates, Dr. Yan is a slender person.
