Chapter 568 Yang Hu seeks talents but cannot find them
After receiving Li Ran's reminder, Confucius couldn't help but wake up.
Therefore, he began to delay as much as possible about being invited to Yang Hu to serve as an official.
The more times like this, the more important it is to keep a clear head.
Although it has always been Confucius' wish to become an official in the State of Lu, after all, in this era, if you want to make a difference, there is no better choice than becoming an official.
But on the other hand, he also knows history, and he understands very well the so-called principle in official circles of "everything will be prosperous, and every loss will be harmed."
Therefore, in order to protect himself wisely, he often went out during this period. The reason was that he did not want to run into Yang Hu.
On this day, Confucius finally started a class in Xinglin. Just as he was explaining "Poetry" to his disciples.
At this time, Duanmu Ci came to ask for an audience, saying that Yang Hu, the Prime Minister of the Ji family, had heard that Confucius was here and came to ask for an audience.
Confucius suddenly remembered Li Ran's words, stood up immediately, and said to Duanmu Ci:
"Ci, go and reply and tell me that my master happened to have just left the house today."
Although Duanmu Ci felt strange, he still replied to Yang Hu according to Confucius' words.
Confucius, on the other hand, got up and left the Xinglin through the back door.
Yang Hu, on the other hand, brought a few suckling pigs as a gift and came to pay homage to Confucius. However, Duanmu Ci told him that Confucius was not there and asked where he had gone. Duanmu Ci only shook his head and expressed no answer.
And know.
Yang Hu had no choice but to leave the suckling pig behind and go to see Li Ran.
At this time, Li Ran was reading and writing with his daughter Liguang. Ji Le had been taken away by the doctor. While he missed him, he also had a lot of expectations and hopes. During this time, he had no one else but Li Guang.
Light around.
Li Ran knew that he owed his daughter too much. He had too little company for her before. Now that Liguang is six years old, he has only been with his daughter for a few months.
Since Ji Le is no longer with Li Guang, he now has more responsibilities.
When Yang Hu saw Li Ran, he found that he was teaching Li Guang how to write and couldn't help but laugh.
"Ah! Mr. Ziming, you are really in a good mood."
Xinglin has an elegant environment and is indeed suitable for education and recuperation. This is exactly why Li Ran chose to live here temporarily.
Li Ran saw Yang Hu arriving and knew why he was here. He immediately stood up and waved to Fan Li who was not far away.
Fan Li came over and left with Liguang. Liguang didn't know Yang Hu, but Yang Hu's size and appearance were somewhat similar to Confucius, so he actually smiled at him and then retreated.
After Fan Li and Liguang walked away, Li Ran said:
"My lord is busy with work, but do you still have time to come here and chat?"
Li Ran came up with an insinuation, expressing his dissatisfaction with Yang Hu for not listening to him and insisting on attacking Zheng Guo.
Yang Hu could naturally hear this, and he laughed unnaturally:
"Haha, Mr. Ziming said so, but it's a shame for Yang. No matter how busy Yang is, he should come to see Mr. more often. If he hadn't encountered Mr.'s teachings in the past, how could Yang Hu be where he is today?
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When Li Ran heard this, he couldn't help but sneered:
"Haha, I don't dare to take credit. I hope that if you really cause trouble in the future, you won't talk about me, Li Ran. What you do now has nothing to do with Li. After all, even if I give Li Ran
For all his courage, Li would not dare to lead the State of Lu rashly and create grudges with its neighbors! He would not even dare to threaten the monarch to order his ministers, and use this to show off his power!"
When Yang Hu heard this, his expression changed slightly. Obviously, Li Ran was still the same Li Ran. Although he did not participate in the political affairs of the Lu State, he still knew everything about him, no, the whole world.
"Mr. Ziming's lesson is that Hu is indeed a little anxious this time, but now that the matter has come to this, it is too late to regret it."
Li Ran knew that Yang Hu actually had no regrets. According to his character, he would definitely continue to make trouble there until he achieved his goal or destroyed himself.
And the soft words he is saying now are just to make him, Li Ran, stand up for him and even make suggestions for him.
Li Ran sighed:
"My lord, now that your lord is giving orders to the State of Lu as a minister, the entire state of Lu is under your control. However... I hope that your lord will have to exercise self-restraint and be more cautious when doing things."
"With all due respect, what you are doing now is too short-sighted and will be harmful to your future!"
Yang Hu didn't take Li Ran's words seriously. He always believed that as long as he could get support from the Jin State, he wouldn't have to worry about anything.
Therefore, although he was unhappy with what Li Ran said, he still tried his best to lower his attitude in front of Li Ran.
"What Mr. Ziming said is true. Therefore, in the future, I will need Mr. to help me..."
When Li Ran heard this, he shook his head directly:
"Sorry Li, I didn't mean that."
Yang Hu was obviously stunned for a moment:
"Mr. Ziming, that's not what you said when you were in Yunyi, right?"
Li Ran said calmly:
"I just lament that today is different from the past. Zhuojing is seriously ill and her life and death are uncertain. Her daughter also suffers from heart disease and needs companionship. As a father, Li Ran cannot let his daughter suffer anymore."
"I hope Lord Yang can understand Li Ran's feelings as a father."
After hearing this, Yang Hu couldn't help but sigh:
"Hu Zi understands your feelings, but your wife has gone to Qin to seek medical treatment, and your wife is by your side now. Whether or not you are an official, it will not prevent you from always being by your side. Therefore, sir, please
I’m afraid your words don’t make sense?”
Li Ran shook his head again and said firmly:
"However, I am currently living in the State of Lu as the Taishi of the Zhou royal family. If I take up another position in the State of Lu, it would probably be very inappropriate..."
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"Mr. Ziming..."
Li Ran didn't say much at this time. He just stood up and waved his hand:
"Your Excellency is busy with state affairs, so you should not waste your time on Li Ran. I have to practice music with my daughter. Please go slowly."
Yang Hu looked at Li Ran and walked away without any intention of giving him any face. This certainly made Yang Hu unhappy.
But he also knew that Li Ran's reputation in the world and his power in the State of Lu were also growing day by day. This person must not be offended.
Moreover, his original intention was to invite Li Ran to come out, so there was no need to fall out with him.
So, Yang Hu just felt depressed for a while, and then left alone.
Li Ran picked up Liguang and watched Yang Hu go away. Liguang then said:
"Father, this man is not a good person."
Li Ran couldn't help but laugh out loud, wondering how Liguang could tell the difference between good and bad people at such a young age.
"Guang'er, his appearance is almost the same as Mr. Zhongni. When you say this, does it mean that Mr. Zhongni is no longer a good person?"
Liguang shook her head decisively.
"Although they look somewhat similar, they give people different feelings."
When Li Ran heard this, his thoughts were flooded for a moment, and he felt that although Liguang was young, she was so intuitive.
That's right, Yang Hu and Kong Qiu, in a sense, can be classified as being from the same group, no matter from their birth, growth, or even their current positions.
However, the differences between them are worlds apart.
And God just made the bond between the two of them so deep.
Perhaps, this is a small joke played by God on them.
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After Confucius hid outside for a while, he returned to the apricot forest. Duanmuci immediately came to Confucius and told him about the suckling pigs left by Yang Hu.
When Confucius heard the news, he couldn't help but stamp his feet and shouted:
"Oh no! This is terrible! Oh, Ci, you have caused trouble for me!"
When Duanmu Ci saw his master's reaction, he was puzzled and said:
"What's wrong, Master? They're just a few suckling pigs. I'll just return the favor when the time comes..."
Confucius said helplessly:
"My teacher originally wanted to avoid him, but now he has sent a gift. According to etiquette, how can I not return the gift? But once I return the gift, won't I have to see him again? Then I'm afraid
Trouble keeps coming again. Give me! Give me! You really created a big trouble for me!"
Duanmu Ci was also a little aggrieved. After all, Confucius had never cared for him like this before leaving:
"Master Yang Hu insists on keeping these piglets, so how can this disciple shirk it? There is really no way!"
Confucius couldn't help but sigh:
"Hey... that's all, it seems that I have to find another way for my master to find another way. Zi, this matter is all caused by you. Now you will keep an eye on the movements of Ji's mansion for my master. If Yang Hu once leaves the mansion
, then immediately come and report as your master!"