I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 34 The Qualities of a Politician
It turned out that at the end of Li Ran and Ji Le's visit to Yang Tong Li, they had chatted with him about Han Qi.After all, Yang Tongue, as a doctor, has always had a good relationship with Han Qi.

What kind of person is Han Qi?

Li Ran's words are very appropriate:
"External love of justice, but internal lust."

According to the dictation of Yang Tong Li, here is a story to illustrate all this:
Once, Han Qi, as a good friend of sheep tongue gills, complained to him during a drinking session.He said that he was also one of the six ministers of the state of Jin. He had the status of a doctor, but he was not as rich as a doctor. On the contrary, he was very poor, even so poor that he couldn't communicate with his colleagues.

In fact, everyone knows that this Han Qi is in Versailles.

Of course Yang Tongue knew that he was in Versailles, so he also pretended to congratulate him jokingly.

Han Qi was also very strange, asking himself that he was so worried that his hair was about to fall out, why did you congratulate me instead?

Yang Tong He just took this opportunity to advise him:
"In the past, Luan Shu (the Luan family of the Jin State, who was also one of the six ministers of the Jin State) was so poor that he had no more than one soldier in the land and no sacrificial vessels. But he was able to promote his virtues, abide by the ritual system, and spread his reputation among the princes. But later his son Luan Yan was arrogant, extravagant, greedy and greedy. He should have been punished, but because of Luan Shu's virtue, he ended up with a good death. But when he came to Luan Ying, he changed Luan Yan's evil behavior and re-established Luan Shu's virtue. But because of Luan Feng's evil deeds, he was implicated and exiled to another country."

After hearing these words, Han Qi, not only did not quibble, but seemed to suddenly wake up, and immediately bowed to the sheep's tongue:
"Oh, thank you sir for saving my Han clan!"

……

From this story, it can be found that Yang Tong He is indeed a gentleman who can persuade people to do good.And Han Qi's image also seems to be a person who accepts advice with an open mind and is good at correcting mistakes.

But is that really the case?
Yang Tongue later told Li Ran a very incisive sentence:

"Han Zhongjun is a person who hides his secrets. He seeks profit internally and knows the depth of advance and retreat. Externally, he is open-minded but cares about everything."

Yes, Han Qi is a person who is extremely good at disguising. He is greedy for money, but he can hide his desire for money.And the image of being greedy for profit is itself a kind of camouflage.Even extremely patient, knowing moderation.

Such a person is very remarkable.Because no one can clearly know when to satisfy his greed, nor can he judge whether his greed is true or false.

But through the close contact with Han Qi today, Li Ran has a more precise understanding of this person.

If yesterday he was not sure whether Han Qi would help them at the Pingqiu meeting, then now, he was absolutely sure that Han Qi would definitely help them.

why?
Because this meeting in Pingqiu can be seen as a release point for Han Qi's greed.He is not looking for small profits, but greedy for big ones.

"what for?"

Lu Hou asked puzzledly.

Li Ran looked at Ji Le, a smile flashed across his face, and then said:
"What Han Qi wants is nothing more than to balance the six ministers of the state of Jin, and at the same time make his Han family stand in the middle of the princes, so as to earn more benefits. Now we are using the meeting of Pingqiu to achieve this goal , is obviously the most appropriate. And taking some reasonable excuses to show off is the best way."

"So Han Qi can get more benefits if we make friends with us. He met with us alone, just because he didn't want to tear up his face with Ji Shi before the alliance, so he pretended to give Ji Shi a chance to repair Look at the relationship between them.

But in reality, if that was the case, why did he let Ji Le go with him? "

"As I said just now, this man is very good at disguising. He has deceived Ji Sunsu, but not me."

There were two bright lights in Li Ran's eyes.

Because everyone knows that Ji Le's uncle is Shu Sun Bao.In other words, Jiyue also represents the Shusun family.This is the clearest signal.

Han Qi is the most cunning person he has ever met, the kind of person who pretends to be true and false to the core.If you only look at any side, you will be mistaken for the truth and be convinced.

But dealing with such a person, in Li Ran's view, is a very interesting thing.

Fighting with the sky, the earth, and the people is a lot of fun.

Fighting with smart people is even more fun.

"It would be great if this is the case! Zi Mingjun is really smart!"

Ji Le looked like a little fan girl, her eyes were full of Li Ran's intelligence.

"So, from this point of view, is it possible that Mr. Ji is already sure to deal a fatal blow to the Ji family at this meeting?"

Lu Hou was very calm, he was not as happy as imagined, and his tone was very calm when he spoke, as if he didn't care much about it.

Li Ran turned his head when he heard the sound, and after glancing at Lu Hou, he immediately bowed and said:

"You can rest assured, the Ji family will fall, and there is hope for the revival of the Lu family. The rejuvenation of the Lu Kingdom is none other than the monarch!"

This is the first time Li Ran said such words.

But he can feel that the current Lu Hou is no longer the young man who pretended to be crazy and acted foolishly.The previous son Chou was only good at disguising, but now Lu Hou has also learned to be suspicious and jealous.

People can change.

Lu Hou waved his hand slightly, indicating that Li Ran didn't need to draw such big cakes to satisfy his hunger, and then sighed:

"Father and elder brother both died at the hands of the Ji family. I am alone and weak, and dare not fight with them. If it is not for the help of my husband, I can only sigh in vain."

After the words fell, Lu Hou turned around and went straight into the room.

Ji Le glanced at Li Ran, as if asking:
"What's the matter, Ah Chou?"

Li Ran pulled her out of the official post, and after returning to his room, he said:
"In the future, there are certain things that must not be said in front of Marquis Lu."

"Why? I have known him since childhood, so there is nothing we can't say."

Ji Le was a little unhappy when she heard the words, after all, in her eyes, even if Lu Hou had ascended the throne, he was still her little brother.

But what she didn't know was that her former little brother was obviously no longer the same as before.

Power is something that can devour people's minds. It seems that there is a kind of magic power that can make people continue to strive for it.Once in the game, even if it is smashed to pieces, it will not hesitate.This has been the case since ancient times.

Today, the feudal lords of the world are constantly fighting, and all the powerful ministers of various countries are pressing each other. Some rise and some decline.Things like power changes are even more commonplace.

This is a rope that can never be let go, once it breaks, it will be a complete loss.

"He is the Marquis of Lu, the prince who will be in charge of the Lu Kingdom in the future..."

Li Ran's idea now is very simple, that is to regain the power that originally belonged to Prince Ji Ye, and hand it over to the current Lu Hou.

This is also the fundamental reason why he supported Lu Hou.

But when he said this, a trace of shame appeared on his face involuntarily.It seems that I did something that I shouldn't have done, and now it's too late to regret it.

Ji Le didn't understand, even though she understood what Li Ran meant, in her opinion, the change of power could indeed bury some facts, but would the original beauty hidden in her heart also be buried?
They have known each other since childhood!

Brothers and sisters who have played in the mud together and touched fish in the river together!

"Let's rest, you can't miss the highlight of tomorrow."

Li Ran didn't want to answer Ji Le's question, because the answer was very cruel.

On the other side of the post, in Ji Sunsu's room.

After meeting with Han Qi today, he was very happy.Because on the bright side, his goal of repairing the relationship with Han Qi should be regarded as achieved.

Han Qi's attitude towards him today is very friendly, which is naturally a good signal for him.

As long as the problems of the Pingqiu meeting can be handled well, the Ji family will have no worries in the future.

"My lord, a messenger has arrived."

Just as he was happy, a servant sent a letter under his hand.

Ji Sunsu opened it indifferently, thinking that it might be some written greetings from the dignitaries of the Jin Kingdom, asking hello, banquet invitations and so on.

But when he opened it, his expression changed drastically.

"Father?"

This time, it was his other son, Ji Sunhai, who came to Jin with Ji Sunsu.

Ji Sunhai, Ji's family name, was named Hai, and his character was Ruo.He is not well-known in Qufu, and he is not even considered a figure within the Ji family.The reason why Ji Sunsu brought him here was entirely to balance the internal contradictions of the Ji family.

Seeing his father's complexion changed drastically, Ji Sunhai asked immediately.

Unexpectedly, Ji Sun Sumeng put the slips together and asked:
"Where are the rulers of Ju and Zhu now?"

Ji Sunhai thought for a while, shook his head and said:

"There is no definite news about them yet."

The next moment, Ji Sunsu's hand holding the letter "creaked" and the muscles on his face kept shaking, obviously angry and angry.

"Ju, Zhu Erguo is so bold! Taking advantage of the old man's absence in the country, he suddenly attacked!"

"what?"

When Ji Sunhai heard this, he was also shocked, his face full of disbelief.

It turned out that the contents of that letter were nothing else but that the two countries of Ju and Zhu launched a counterattack on the land occupied by the Ji family, and changed the appearance of low morale and low combat power of the two countries in the past.

The advance of the two countries can be said to be a hundred miles a day, and they have advanced to Yingyi in less than three days, and they are currently besieging Yingyi.

"Send people to the two countries of Ju and Zhu now, and make sure to find out who is secretly supporting them behind the scenes! This old man, Shu Sun Bao, has never been good at military affairs, and he will never have such means!"

"The old man wants to find him out, the death penalty! The death penalty!"

Ji Sunsu was very angry.

When he left, his fief was actually besieged by the two countries of Ju and Zhu. It was obvious that someone was directing them behind the scenes.

In the past, it was nothing to him to make small disturbances in the court of Qufu, but it was about the foundation of the Ji family and the interests of the whole family of the Ji family, how could he not be angry?
When Ji Sunhai got the order, he immediately withdrew.

Ji Sunsu thought for a while, then turned his head suddenly, and shouted to the servants outside:
"Huan Zi Fujiao to come to discuss the matter!"

Not long after, a middle-aged man dressed in the costume of a doctor from the state of Lu appeared in front of Ji Sunsu.

"Jiao, it seems that you are going to meet Han Qi in advance."

Ji Sunsu looked at Zi Fujiao in front of him, with helplessness in his eyes.

Because he knew that in the face of the strong attacks of Ju and Zhu, if he could not get Han Qi out as soon as possible, then he would be very likely to lose completely at the Pingqiu meeting.

At that time, not only will they lose those cities that have already been occupied, but they will even lose face in front of the princes of the world, and the Ji family will become the laughing stock of the world.

This is definitely a result he cannot bear, so Han Qi must be dealt with!
Zi Fujiao was his only choice.

He originally planned to let Zi Fujiao lobby Han Qi one day before the meeting in Pingqiu, so that the whole plan of Shusun Bao, Zheng Guoji, and even Li Ran would fail.But now that the situation was critical, he had to arrange for Zi Fujiao to go there in advance.

When Zi Fujiao heard the news that Ju and Zhu had entered the palace in Yingyi, he was startled for a moment, then nodded and said:
"During this journey, Jiao has observed Li Ran several times. Li Ran is a man who hides his secrets and has many good strategies in his belly. Presumably, most of this matter was entrusted by Li Ran. It is indeed necessary to guard against it."

"Well...it's not too late, I'm going to meet Han Qi next time, and ask Dr. Ji Sun to wait for the good news."

(End of this chapter)