Chapter 760 The King of Zhou sent people to assassinate Wang Zichao
After listening to Li Ran's words, Chang Hong shook his head thoughtfully.
Obviously, he still disagreed with Li Ran's view. However, he changed his mind and sighed:
"As the lord of the world, there is only one person and one clan. If we look at the Quan ministers, there are countless of them! Of course there will be ministers such as Zichan and Kong Zhongni, but the more likely ones will still be Fan Yang, Ji Sun Yiru and the like.
Although it is as my disciple said, the key to 'rectifying the world' lies in people, but the teacher thinks that it is almost uncontrollable!"
"For example, the current Zhou Dynasty is now governed by Gong Jian. Although his actions are suppressing the rise of other nobles, his own family has also made sacrifices as a result. How many powerful officials in the world have
How can people have such an awareness?"
"Nowadays, the Shan and Liu clans are indeed much more settled. Gong Jian is also indispensable for this. Perhaps it is just as the disciple said. However, after all, this is not a long-term solution. To control people is still a long-term solution.
It’s not advisable, let alone using one person to control another?!”
When Li Ran heard the name "Gong Jian", he couldn't help but look sideways and said:
"Oh? Talking about this Gong Jian, my disciple once had a gentleman's agreement with him. Lord Gong Jian once told his disciple that if he were to be in charge of the government in the future, he would break the sectarian tradition and appoint wise men from all over the world.
Supporting the Zhou family with Kuang also prevented Shan Qi and others from being so domineering. It seems... he has kept his promise!"
"It's just... Although the Zhou Dynasty is maintaining a superficial balance now, it will inevitably further weaken the Zhou Dynasty's strength. There is a big difference between having soldiers in hand that cannot be used, and having no soldiers at all. If there is a
If anything happens, who can the Zhou royal family rely on again?"
Chang Hong couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this.
Since he had gone through the chaos of the Prince Dynasty, Chang Hong now only hoped that the Zhou royal family could settle down, but he really couldn't think of so many things. He only felt that if the Shan and Liu families could be suppressed by Gong Jian, it would be a big deal after all.
is a good thing.
However, what Li Ran said now made him wary.
"What does disciple mean...?"
Li Ran said calmly:
"Back then, Wang Zichao fled to Chu State with the collection of the Zhou Dynasty, but there were still some Baigong people among them, who were still entrenched in the Kingdom of Zhou Dynasty. What if... there was someone else in Wang Zichao who was ready to make a move?
Will the chaos of the past reappear?"
When Chang Hong heard this, he suddenly became more alert and stood up.
"Do you really mean what you say?...This matter is not trivial...No, I have to go to the court and report this matter to the emperor immediately!"
Of course Chang Hong knew that Li Ran was no longer what he used to be, so he wouldn't say anything nonsense.
Therefore, at this moment, he did not want to continue arguing with Li Ran. After all, compared with the worries at hand, the differences in governance concepts were simply not worth mentioning.
Chang Hong immediately stood up and left the table. Li Ran also stood up and walked out of the door with his master.
Chang Hong looked back at Li Ran and said helplessly:
"However, this is not the first time you have been born in Chengzhou. It has been nearly thirty years in a flash, and you have gone through many hardships and dangers. In fact... I don't know even now... where the way of heaven will go...
Or maybe...what my disciple said is the real avenue..."
Li Ran bowed to the side and said:
"It's the disciple who is unworthy..."
Chang Hong stretched out his hand and waved it again and again.
"Haha, that's all. Now that my disciple has returned to Chengzhou, if you live in Chengzhou permanently in the future, there will still be many opportunities for you and me to meet each other. There is indeed a lot to say about being a teacher.
I want to tell you!"
After Chang Hong finished speaking, he hurriedly got into the carriage and headed to the palace.
Chang Hong was now considered highly respected in Chengzhou, and soon the news of his meeting with the emperor was learned by Gong Jian.
Gong Jian also knew that Chang Hong, who had never been involved in state affairs, suddenly entered the palace. There must be something urgent, so he immediately entered the palace with him.
The two of them entered the palace together to meet. King Zhou was now in his prime, and he was quite majestic compared to back then.
Although he still can't make the final decision on many things, the emperor's sense of majesty has gradually increased.
When Chang Hong entered the palace to meet the emperor, he brought up the situation that Li Ran had mentioned in a circumstantial manner.
King Zhou was silent for a while and then said:
"Your concern is not unreasonable! I am worried about Brother Wang because he has been living in Chu for a long time! What's more, Chu is the great enemy of our concubine Zhou, and Brother Wang avoids Chu. After all, he is
Gu’s inner trouble!”
"Fortunately, today is different from the past. It is said that Wu State has led his troops to invade the hinterland of Chu State. Even Chu Zi has fled in a hurry. How can he take care of Brother Wang?"
Gong Jian was already in the main hall at this time and said:
"What does the king mean... to send someone to go...?"
King Zhou gave a rather stern "hmm", and the bead curtain in front of his crown crackled:
"Well...what do Gong Qing think?"
Although Zhou Wanggai and Wang Zichao were also brothers, their age gap was too big, so they were originally emotionally weak.
Furthermore, after all, in front of the throne, even if they are as close as brothers, they will rarely turn against each other and become enemies.
When Chang Hong heard this, he seemed a little hesitant:
"Your Majesty... this... I'm afraid it's not appropriate..."
King Zhou shook his head, and the bead curtain made another crisp sound:
"Chang Hong, you are already old after all, so you should just leave this matter alone. What you mean, I have my own points in my heart, so please step aside!"
Chang Hong had no choice but to resign first.
King Zhou, on the other hand, continued to discuss with Gong Jian the assassination of Wang Zichao.
…
But he said that Li Ran left Chang Hong's residence and went to visit Shan Qi, Liu Di and others. After all, the effort to save face was still acceptable.
And these old foxes have already been in awe of Li Ran, so they naturally treat him with courtesy.
Li Ran originally wanted to see Gong Jian again, but Gong Jian was not at home, so Li Ran had no choice but to leave some gifts and go back home.
Li Ranchu returned to Luoyi. After a busy day, Taishi's mansion finally ushered in the long-lost tranquility.
Gong Eryue finally found an opportunity to be alone with Li Ran.
Gong Eryue seemed to have hesitated for a long time, but still couldn't hold back her words:
"Sir, what you said last time in Weiguo... Yue thinks... is really inappropriate."
Li Ran couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. After a while, he finally came to his senses.
In fact, when he announced in public that he was going to marry Gong Eryue, he really wanted to give Gong Eryue a status.
So Li Ran couldn't help but smile:
"Haha, why not? This is a matter of course. Yue'er's identity should have been settled long ago."
"Yue'er, just wait for me. When I get everything settled here, I will tell everyone and I will marry you as a matchmaker!"
"I will find a matchmaker later and make a special trip to Yue to send a betrothal gift. I will give you everything you deserve to marry me. No one will be left behind!"