Deng Xi did not expect that at this juncture, Fan Li would come here late at night. He was startled at first, and then said:
"Young uncle? Why are you here?"
Fan Li whispered:
"Sir, Li was entrusted by Mr. Ziming to rescue you from the Kingdom of Zheng..."
When Deng Xi heard this, he shook his head decisively and said:
"Oh, I'm very grateful to you for your young uncle's intention. However, life and death are determined by destiny, so it's really unnecessary. I just died and had no intention of escaping."
Fan Li couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this:
"Sir, the Kingdom of Zheng is now in chaos. Si Xie has bad intentions and wants to bring harm to you and my husband... Now that Li has made a plan, he can take you to run away. If you don't leave now, you may not have any good opportunities in the future!"
Deng Xi let out a long sigh.
"Hey... more than ten years ago, Deng Xi was young and arrogant, and believed in his talent. He often opposed Dr. Zichan. Speaking of which, Deng Xi should have been killed by Dr. Zichan at that time! As long as Dr. Zichan had room for him.
He spared Deng Xi's life and exiled me to Yeyi."
"Later, thanks to the recommendation of Mr. Ziming, Deng Xi returned to Zheng alive and was entrusted with important tasks to serve the country. Therefore, Deng Xi has lived for more than ten years. Now Zheng people want to
If you kill me, where will I go?"
"Ah, sir, why do you say this? No matter where you go, it will be better than sitting here and waiting to die!"
Fan Li said this.
After Deng Xi heard this, he sat down and waved to Fan Li:
"If I just leave like this, Si Ming will definitely be angry with the "Bamboo Punishment". If the "Bamboo Punishment" is abolished, then all the hard work of the past decades will be wasted."
Fan Li's eyes widened.
"Sir...you...are you going to die for the law?"
Deng Xi nodded slowly and resolutely, yes, he did have this idea.
"In the past, those who forged swords had to throw themselves into the furnace every time they wanted to get a sharp blade. It is not a pity to die. I, Deng Xi, can do punishment, so how can I not set an example? If Zheng Ren can really use "Bamboo Punishment" to accuse me
, then no one in Zheng State can refute "Bamboo Punishment". If "Bamboo Punishment" cannot be used to accuse me, and if I die unjustly, "Bamboo Punishment" will also be deeply rooted in people's hearts in the future. If this can be done, then all this will
It’s all worth it! I’m not talented, so I’m willing to die for the law!”
Fan Li said quickly:
"My lord, why don't you stay useful? It's really inappropriate to do something that is not beneficial to yourself..."
Deng Xi stretched out a hand and said calmly:
"Haha, Deng Xi is originally from Zheng, and it is natural for him to die for Zheng. If he lives in this world, where will he put "Bamboo Punishment"? Shao Bo, you are not from Zheng, so you naturally don't need to make this consideration.
, it’s better to take your little master and leave quickly!”
Duanmu Ci was standing by, but he really couldn't listen any more at this moment, so he also advised from the side:
"Master Sikou, I am not talented, but my master once said: 'A wise man knows himself, and a benevolent man loves himself.' Since you have the wisdom of self-knowledge, why don't you love yourself? How can a person who kills himself and harms himself be a gentleman?
"
Deng Xi glanced at Duanmu Ci and smiled calmly:
"This gentleman is new to me, but what he said is very reasonable. Recently I heard that someone in Zhengyi deliberately disrupted the market, and everyone in Zhengyi was panicked... I'm afraid it was you two who did it, right?"
"Haha, wow! Zheng Yi is now surrounded by turbulent waves, and you two, even though you are in it, are still making waves! It's really amazing!"
"But how could Mr. Zheng be so innocent? I know that although you two had no choice but to do this, it is still a matter of concern to all living beings. I hope that you can show your noble hands and avoid harming innocent people again."
Fan Li raised his hand and said helplessly:
"The people of Zheng are ignorant and think that merchants are evil. But they don't know the principle of 'the five talents are born with the people, and the people use them together', so now the Ji clan and the Zheng State have long been separated from each other. Speaking of which, the current situation is the fault of the Zheng people themselves.
, can’t blame others.”
After Deng Xi heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly again and sighed:
"Hey... Young Master, the Zheng people have indeed failed the Ji family, but the Ji family is also a Zheng people after all. Even if he leaves Zheng Yi, I still hope that the Ji family can stabilize the Zheng country. Otherwise,
, if the Ji clan has to bear the infamy of betraying its ancestors and forgetting their virtues, why bother?"
Fan Li said angrily again:
"Now that your Excellency is in prison, those Chinese people not only do not cry out for your grievances, but they are all adding insult to injury outside the situation, complaining about your fault. Why do you need to think about these people now?"
Deng Xi sighed again:
"The people are ignorant and do not know the chaos, which is a failure of governance! Analysis is also incompetent and cannot enlighten the people. This is Deng Xi's fault. The people of the country are ignorant and easily deceived by others. Previously, he surrounded the Ji clan, which made him very sad. However,
They are so ignorant, and as commanders, they have no choice but to shoulder their responsibilities."
"Young uncle, I have nothing else to ask for now. I just hope that you two can think of the virtues of all living beings. As for Ana's life and death, it is irrelevant!"
Fan Li looked at Duanmu Ci, who replied:
"What you said is true! My family teacher often said: 'A gentleman seeks everything from himself, and a villain seeks everything from others.' Before, I couldn't understand the meaning of Ci. But today, when I met Mr. Deng, I suddenly understood Ci!
"
"Deng Gong is truly a gentleman!"
Deng Xi smiled foolishly again and mocked himself:
"Haha, where did I, Deng Xi, come from as a 'gentleman'? My little brother, I'm really overrated."
Fan Li listened to what the two of them said, but still didn't take it seriously. He seemed to not have as deep feelings for his family and country as they did.
It's no wonder, after all, he was originally from Chu, but the current King of Chu has never tolerated the Shen (Fan) family. How can he have this so-called feeling of family and country?
"Hey... this kind of loyalty, except for tying yourself up, what good does it do to you?"
At this time, Duanmu Ci persuaded Fan Li:
"Young Master's words are wrong. My family teacher also said: 'A gentleman speaks of righteousness, and a villain speaks of profit.' Since we regard ourselves as gentlemen, why should we talk about profit?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After Deng Xi heard this, he couldn’t help but clasped his hands and laughed:
"What the little brother said is true! It seems that the respected master is also a person with a troubled mind! It's a pity that Xi has no chance to meet him, it's a pity... it's a pity."
At this time, Deng Xi turned around again and bowed to Fan Li:
"Young uncle, now I can only hope that my young uncle can accept Que Xi's last request! Please!"
But seeing that Fan Li was still hesitant, Duanmu Ci spoke up and said:
"Tomorrow Ci will inform his family and ask them to open a warehouse to store salt and sell it all at a fair price! After we run away, the remaining hoard will be sold to the people of Zhengyi at a fair price."
"Brother Shao Bo, please forgive me for making my own opinions!"
When Fan Li saw this, he could only shake his head:
"In that case, please rest assured, sir, but... you really don't want to leave with us tomorrow?"
Deng Xi nodded again with great certainty:
"I have made up my mind. Young uncle, just leave on your own! You don't have to worry about me anymore."
Fan Li saw Deng Xi's resolute look. Knowing that this matter could never be changed, he had no choice but to say:
"I wonder if there is anything else you would like to say to Mr. Ziming?"
When Deng Xi heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned for a long time, then shook his head and said:
"No, it seems there is no need anymore..."
Deng Xi seemed a little discouraged.
In fact, he also knew that his words did not mean anything to Li Ran.
After all, Zheng Guo has now become a "home" that Li Ran can never return to. And what he says now will only affect Li Ran's judgment and cause chaos if he cares about it.
So Deng Xi naturally had nothing to entrust him to.
When Fan Li heard this and knew what Deng Xi was thinking, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.
"Take care, sir. We have to say goodbye today, but I don't know when we will see you again!"
Deng Xi waved his hand.
"You can't stay here any longer. It's better to leave quickly."
…
Fan Li and Duanmu Ci left the prison and were silent along the way. When they were about to separate, Fan Li reminded:
"Tomorrow, we must rush outside the city in time. There will be a caravan outside to meet us. As for this situation in the city, everything depends on Zigong!"
Duanmuci cupped his hands and said:
"Please rest assured, young uncle, I already know this matter well."