In fact, it has been three years since Zilu came to Weiguo. He was originally a slaughterer in Puyi, the territory of Weiqing Kong. This time he came to pay his respects to the lord's house on Zhengdan. State visit to the country.

He entered the palace as the entourage of Kong Li, the eldest son of the Kong family, and was seen by the sharp-eyed Kong Jiao. After she talked to Zhao Wuxi in the carriage, Zhao Wuxi also thought that he hadn't seen Zilu for several years, so he sent someone to Kong's family. Over there, please come over here.

Zilu heard that it was Jin Shangqing who was called, and he felt unhappy at first, and he didn't want to come, but Kong's wife Boji and Kong Yi were afraid of offending Zhao Wuxi, and even asked and ordered him to join his junior brother Gao Chai. , reluctantly came to the car, but unexpectedly saw the old man.

"Brother..."

I haven't seen him in eight years, Zi Lu has already dyed a few strands of white hair on his temples. After all, he is nearly fifty years old. However, the long sword hanging across his waist, his broad shoulders and the pair of sharp-edged pair of enemies are very insensitive to relatives and friends. The kind tiger eyes, Kong Jiao will not admit wrong.

"Are you... Jiao?" Zilu almost didn't recognize Kong Jiao. The little yellow-haired girl who brought meals to the disciples outside Qufu Xinglin in the Lu country back then has grown into a lady in Juyi with clouded temples. .

Shu raised her head strangely, and found that her mother had tears in her eyes when she saw the bearded uncle, and she was pulling herself to salute him.

As everyone knows, in the state of Lu, Zi Lu, as the eldest disciple of Confucius, has a relationship with her as a father and a brother, and she is like being spoiled by this senior brother as a daughter. Whenever Zilu came to the house when she was a child, she would bring her something: a delicious snack, a wooden comb carved by hand, or a flower picked by the road...

At that time, although the family was not wealthy, the father and the disciples were enjoying themselves happily, talking and laughing at gatherings, or criticizing current affairs. Now they are splitting apart. In Zhao, Chu, and Lu Wei, although each has achieved success, there is a huge gap in Kong Jiao's heart because of this.

Her status depends on the status of Zigong, Fan Xu and others in the Zhao clan, and her existence is the only reason for them to "betray" Confucius and stay in the Zhao clan. Therefore, Kong Jiao can still see Zi Gong, Ran Qiu, Zai Yu and others from time to time, but their relationship is not very close. Apart from her father, what she misses most is Zi Lu who is arrogant and laughing, as gentle and elegant as the big brother next door The Yan Hui, the drumming Zeng Dian, who is content with himself...

But now that I have finally seen it, I feel that the distance is so far away that they will never return to the state of being like a family.

Between them, there is now a huge gully, wider and longer than Wei Canal.

Zilu is a man of temperament, and his eyes are almost red. He only needs to have a good chat with this little girl, ask her about her current situation, and tell him about the Master, but with a sideways glance, his eyes are not smiling. Zhao Wuxi met him.

Zi Lu and Gao Chai were wearing Wu Ben's clothes, and the shoes on their feet were also covered in mud, in stark contrast to Zhao Wuxi, who was wearing a high-crowned fur suit with beautiful jade hanging from his waist, standing on the chariot with his feet spotless.

One in the sky and one in the ground.

Gao Chai, who was only five feet tall, was a little ashamed, but Zi Lu didn't care.

What is the reason for those who are clothed in loose robes and clothed with foxes and raccoons who are not ashamed?

He will only be ashamed of ignorance, not ashamed of poverty!

Not only was he not ashamed, he held out his chest and took a step forward, his eyes did not leave Zhao Wuxi.

The Yulin guards in front of the car all put their hands on their swords and looked at Zilu vigilantly. They were not allowed to get too close, because the long eyebrows of the guards had already noticed that the thick man in front of him was hanging from the waist. That sword has killed many people.

Zhao Wuxi told them not to be nervous, and politely greeted Zi Lu Xing's brother.

"Zi Lu, long time no see."

...

Zi Lu was a whole generation older than Zhao Wuxi, but because Zi Lu was free and easy, when they were still in the state of Lu, the two were once called brothers and brothers. That was the honeymoon period between Zhao Wuxi and Confucius. If his status was a little lower, and he was only the son of a doctor or a scholar, maybe Confucius would also have the idea of ​​marrying a daughter.

At that time, Zhao Wuxi took refuge in Sanhuan and tried to expel Yanghu. Zilu also assisted him in fighting against the rebels in Wuzuli, and contributed a lot in the process of defeating Yanghu. Later, Zilu persuaded the rebels in Yangguan to surrender and became the slaughter of Yangguan. When the state of Qi was overrun by the army and the state of Lu was timid, only Zilu was the only one who commanded hundreds of people from Yangguan to attack and help Zhao Wuxi. Xilu shares the pressure

These are all things that happened ten years ago, but now they are different. With Confucius' self-imposed exile and no longer stepping into the state controlled by the Zhao family, their relationship has dropped to a freezing point, even the marriage with Kong Jiao Can't save a shred of it.

Zi Lu followed Confucius all his life, protected Confucius, actively defended or tried to practice Confucius' ideology, and was naturally incompatible with Zhao Wuxi. Wu Xie thought that according to his straight and brave character, he would jump up and scolded himself, or draw his sword and say the words from now on, but Unexpectedly Zilu stopped and looked at Kong Jiao. , swallowed the words to his lips, and returned the salute to Zhao Wuxi.

"Zhao Qingshi." Although his expression was still hesitant, and his name was sensible, it had already surprised Zhao Wuxi.

Zilu has changed, the heroic aura of his body has converged into his heart, and the long sword in his hand is no longer easy to pull out. He has learned to be patient and learned to obey.

Did you follow Confucius and wander abroad for nine years, grinding away his edges and corners? After a lot of hard work, he finally changed from a stubborn big boy who was difficult to grow up to a reliable talent in front of him...

This made Zhao Wuxi's interest in vain, and he couldn't help thinking of the deeds of Zilu that Zhao Yi told him just now.

In the previous state of Lu, the sons were the most filial, the disciples were the most loyal, they had no promises, they were delighted when they heard the deeds, they acted when they heard the good, they must act when they saw righteousness, and they must save when they saw danger. It is only said that Zilu returned to his hometown to visit his wife, brother and wife three years ago. It happened that the country was defending a hundred wastes, and the ruling Confucius was looking for talents everywhere, so he also asked Zilu to stay. Considering that the Master had been living in Yedi for a long time, and that he had many juniors and apprentices to take care of him, he left as a retainer of Kong Yu, hoping to realize his ideals in Wei.

Zilu's starting point is not high, and he stayed in Puyi for three years. Using his own experience, combined with the benevolence and righteousness of Confucius, he managed this small town with many strong men in an orderly manner. In the words of Zhao Yi and others: " Entering its territory, the fields are all changed, the grass is very open, and the ditches are deeply regulated; when you enter the town, the walls and houses are intact, and the trees are very lush; even in the courtyard, the courtyard is very quiet, and all the servants use their lives.”

From this, it can be concluded that Zilu ruled the city with respect and faith, loyalty and leniency, but he was very discerning, so the strong men of Puyi made the most of it. Zilu organized them and taught them to form a military formation. He quickly cleared away the bandits and bandits who were active in the surrounding area, and the area was peaceful. I heard that Kong Yu also intended to appoint him as Sima.

When Confucius was in the state of Lu, he would sell everyone that Zilu was good at government and could be a slaughter. Zhao Wuxi didn't take it seriously at first, but now Zilu has indeed made some achievements in Wei, and he has a new understanding of this person.

Zilu, who seems to be a big and rude, turns out to be thick and fine, fierce and quiet. This is the "moving like a rabbit, quiet like a virgin" in the art of war, ah, it is not simple. In addition, when he was in the state of Lu, Zilu was famous for leading the army to slam. Zhao Wuxi felt that if this person could be used by himself, it would be more than enough to be a county magistrate, a division commander, or a Sima.

So he asked the guards to step back and invited Zilu and himself back to Zhao Lei beside the canal, served a few side dishes, poured some light rice wine, let Kong Jiao sit with him, and let Zilu talk to Kong Jiao, Zhao Wuxi and Gao Chai He also said a few words from time to time.

He wants to put a bridle on this fierce tiger!

...

When the two of them chatted about the same, the atmosphere became more cheerful, Zi Lu's hostility towards him gradually faded, Wu Xie said: "Zhen Pi Qi Ao, green bamboo Yi Yi. There are bandit gentlemen, such as sparring. It's like thinking about it... This is a poem of Wei Guo, I still remember that meeting in the bamboo forest in Zhongdu City, and the aspirations of everyone, what about Zilu?"

Zilu sighed, "You can clearly remember the ambitions that Qing Shi said at that time, self-cultivation, family harmony, governance of the country, and peace in the world. It's really powerful and convincing... I just didn't expect it to come to the little sister. One point, you admire it." He laughed, causing Kong Jiao to blush, but he was also sincerely happy.

I really hope the same happens when my husband meets his father.

"Now that the family of the nobles is in order, the country has been ruled, and the world is just about to be leveled, but this virtue..." Zilu took a sip of wine and said, "Don't forget to repair!"

There was something in the words, but Zhao Wuxi just didn't understand it, he laughed and said: "I also remember Zilu's ambition... The country of a thousand rides is between the great countries, plus the divisions and brigade, because of this starvation; After all, compared to three years, you can be brave and know the way...Is this what Zilu said?"

"Of course." There was a gloom in Zi Lu's eyes, nothing was heavier than an ideal that could not be realized for a long time.

Zhao Wuxi took the opportunity and said: "I once heard that the great talent is a late bloomer, ********, Zi Luzhi's talent has been hidden in his chest for decades, but it is a pity that this small state of Wei is only two hundred miles in land and no more than a city. Dozens, less than five hundred chariots, and the table is too small. Although the Kong family asked you to rule Puyi, but the population of Puyi exceeds hundreds of households, if Zilu spends his whole life here, wouldn’t he be overkill?”

Zilu pondered, what Zhao Wuxi said was true.

"There is also Zigao." Zhao Wuxi did not pull down Gao Chai, who was a foil. Gao Chai was less than five feet tall and was very unremarkable. Confucius thought he was honest and honest. When he was in the state of Lu, he had been a small official in Feiyi, and Confucius was afraid that he would not be able to do the job.

As a result, Gao Chai did a very good job. He and Zilu came to Weiguo together and became a judge. In addition to using moral etiquette to decide cases, he also introduced the laws of Lu and Jin to decide cases. He suggested that Weiguo should also Repair a "Guardian Law"...

These two people are different from the "gentlemen Confucianism" who can only talk about things like Diao Lai Kai and Yuan Xian. All of them have the ability to do it, but they are too loyal to Confucius, so they abandoned their bright future and followed him wandering. They are still other people's retainers, which shows that their minds are still tied to officialdom.

Therefore, Zhao Wuxi also gave his own price: "Zilu can be the commander of the teacher, the county Sima, and Zigao can also be the county magistrate. In Lu or Jin, let the two choose, how about it?"

The Sima and the magistrate at the Zhao county level, when placed in Luwei, are equivalent to a subordinate doctor.

After so many years, Gao Chai, who was still a mere scholar, suddenly felt his heart beat. How could he continue to do nothing in his life? To be honest, he has been sensitively aware that Wei Guo’s prospects are very bad. First of all, his status as a vassal of the Zhao clan cannot be changed, and Wei Guo officials still have people sent by the Zhao clan on their heads; second, their backers Kong Yu was seriously ill and bedridden again~lightnovelpub.net~ Weihou Kuaixuan began to go against the grain after he achieved his ambition. The dissatisfaction of the domestic nobles and people was like an undercurrent of dissatisfaction, and one day there would be a big mess...

Rather than hang himself on this sick willow, he might as well join the Zhao family earlier, and he can start from the middle level as soon as he leaves. In the past, he was embarrassed to ask Ran Qiu, Zai Yu and others for recommendations, but now Zhao Wuqi personally invited him, and he was in his favor.

Gao Chai was about to agree when he saw Zi Lu suddenly laugh.

"My ambition, it is rare that the gentleman remembers it so clearly. But there is another ambition, I am afraid that the gentleman has never heard of it."

"Oh." Zhao Wuxi said, "What is it? Let's hear it."

Zi Lu raised the wine and drank it, then turned the wine cup upside down, and slammed it on the table, making a loud bang, and then stared at Zhao Wuxi!

"Yu's ambition is to wish to share with teachers, teachers and friends, without regrets!"

ps: Thanks for the rewards these days, I wish everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, there is another chapter around 12 o’clock (to be continued.)