The days when I pretended to be a cat in the Forbidden City[Comprehensive]

Lu An is in a bit of a predicament now. He took Zhao Zheng to study on this trip, but now that he meets a visitor, it’s okay if he doesn’t know. He knows that he is looking for his father. If people go home, it will delay Zhao Zheng's study, and it will not be easy for Zhao Xiaozheng to come out.

While he was hesitating, Wei Liao stood up and said that he would also send a gift to the academy, and that he could bring the young master with him.The caring Zhao Zheng also said that he would not get lost at such an age, so don't keep the guests waiting for a long time.Lu An received the kindness from his friends, bowed to thank him, and took them home first.

At this time, Lu Buwei hadn’t left the office yet. Qin State implemented a system of five days off and one day off, and the control of working hours was extremely strict. During these five working days, the office workers had food and lodging at the work site. Two hours on standby.

Today is the last day of this round of working days. In theory, Lu Buwei will not be back until tomorrow morning.On the way back to the house, Lu An explained the matter to the guest, and apologized for his father's inability to entertain the guest immediately, and Qing Ke expressed his understanding.

Qing Ke is a very silent person and doesn't talk much. On the way home, when Lu An said three or four sentences, he only said one sentence.But even so, after arriving at Lu's residence, Lu An also figured out what was going on with this "benefactor".

Qing Ke is also a native of Wei.It is said that when Lu Buwei went out for business, he hired several uncles from Qingke's family to guard him. However, when he left, he encountered bandits, and the uncles tried their best, but still caused Lu Buwei to suffer a lot of losses.This was a major dereliction of duty, but instead of blaming them, Lu Buwei didn't ask them for compensation, but instead gave them a sum of money to treat their injuries.

This incident happened during the Great War between Qin and Zhao, and the struggle between these two superpowers also stimulated the demand for materials in related industries in neighboring countries, and wound medicine was naturally the biggest one.

For businessmen, it is a big profit, but for ordinary people, their cost of living has increased sharply.

The Ying family used to be a descendant of meritorious deeds, but the family was in decline and moved to Weiguo to hide from disasters. Naturally, the family wealth was not rich. If it weren't for the fee that Lu Buwei gave at that time, it would be difficult for several uncles to survive under that situation, let alone It's all over.

Therefore, the Ying family regarded Lu Buwei as a benefactor.But although the uncle and the others survived, their health was broken. Their only strength is force, and it is difficult to repay their kindness, so the family raised Qing Ke and let him go west to Xianyang with the family's gratitude.

After listening to Lu An, he didn't know how to comment. On the one hand, he felt that this kind of behavior of putting the family pressure on one person was too much. On the other hand, he felt that if the same situation happened to the Lu family, then he might do the same. Same decision.

This is a social custom in the pre-Qin period.

If you look at it from the perspective of future generations, you will definitely feel that this kind of loyalty is really too cheap, but each era has its own special customs and virtues. "A scholar dies for his confidant" and "the kindness of a drop of water must be a fountain".

The most unbearable thing for people in the pre-Qin period was when others pointed at you and scolded you for being ungrateful. They felt that they owed others a favor and felt extremely uncomfortable, and they must repay the favor.

This kind of loyalty to one's own "righteousness" and unprincipled betrayal and job-hopping in the "workplace" have become the unique landscape of this troubled world.

In other words, it is precisely because there is no moral bottom line in this era that people will consciously draw a dividing line for themselves-obey the righteousness they set, and die for it without regret.

Because of this, Lu An admired this brave warrior who was grateful and loyal to his family at such a young age. He asked someone to arrange a place for Qing Ke, and sent him sufficient meals and clean clothes to let him have a good rest first. So he said goodbye and went to find his mother.

Mrs. Lu was a little surprised after listening to her son's narration. She said that in her impression... there didn't seem to be such a thing.Maybe the husband didn't tell her because he was afraid of scaring her?This kind of business being robbed while traveling is indeed very worrying, but in it... she faintly felt that there was something wrong.

Facts have proved that a woman's sixth sense is an extremely wonderful existence.The next day, when Lu Buwei saw Qing Ke, both parties fell into an awkward silence.

Qingke told the whole story in the future, but Lu Buwei didn't remember it at all. He thought about it repeatedly, and finally said with certainty: "I'm sorry, I really don't remember this incident."

Qing Ke was also stunned, his handsome face showed a bit of bewilderment, obviously he had never thought of this situation at all, his blank face looked pitiful.

Lu An quietly tugged on his father's sleeve and reminded: "Father, could someone borrow your name..."

Cough, but when I think about it, Lu An thinks it is unlikely. There are many impostors who do bad things, but how can there be impostors who do good deeds without leaving their names?

But his words really reminded Lu Buwei, the man's eyebrows were slightly adjusted, and his face remained calm, with a kind face on his face, "My lord, I don't know if you heard from the elders that this happened on what day?" years?"

"Eight years ago, in autumn, I don't know exactly which day will be here." Qing Ke hardly hesitated, obviously this incident has been firmly remembered in his heart, Lu Buwei already had a guess in his mind, now Qing Ke's words confirmed his guess.

He showed a thoughtful expression, and said to Qing Ke: "Your Majesty, please stay at ease first, I have some guesses, and I will stay and ask about it."

Unexpectedly, Qingke shook his head and refused, the young man stood up and clasped his fists at Lu Buwei: "Mr. has been rude for disturbing you for a day, how can you keep disturbing him."

"I will find a place to stay first, and I will tell you where I will stay later. I just ask you to take the trouble to find out the location of your benefactor for me. Qing Ke will never forget your kindness." After finishing speaking, he said his farewell the meaning of.

Lu Buwei was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly asked to stay, "The strong man, please stay. Now the wine shops and hotels in Xianyang city are full, and the strong man will not be able to find a suitable place in a hurry. Besides, I have no kindness to the strong man, but the strong man has benefited me Lu Home."

Lu Buwei stepped forward quickly, his face full of sincerity, "I will tell you the truth, my wife and I have only one child. My son has been weak since he was a child. Although he is a little stronger now, he will definitely not be able to withstand the full force of the horse. This time he returned safely. Really thanks to the strong man.”

Qing Ke frowned, unwilling to bear this kindness, "There are other people who helped the young master, and Ke didn't help..."

His unfinished words stopped at the movement of Lu Buwei holding his hand. The man's palm was thick and strong, and his eyes looked deep and serious, full of persuasiveness: "Buwei has heard my son tell you what happened, the strong man No more modesty."

"I do not……"

"Strong man!" Lu Buwei gave him a gentle tug, and led the people outside while talking.Qing Ke, who was obviously inexperienced in the world, was taken to the guest house by Lu Buwei in a few moments.

Lu An looked at the back of his old and cunning father, and felt as if he saw a few big tails that suddenly opened behind his father. He silently picked up the melon on the table and gnawed it, not intending to intervene. Father's plans.

But obviously, Lu Buwei, who was going to go to work the next day, didn't intend to let his son be a melon eater. He slipped Lu Anti away that night, and then told his son his guess-the benefactor in Qing Ke's family should Is a stranger.

Lu An was even more confused, because Lu Buwei, who made this judgment, didn't have much joy on his face. He was puzzled, "Father, since that's the case, wouldn't it be good to recommend Qing Ke to the stranger?"

"How can it be so simple?" Lu Buwei smiled wryly, feeling that what he was holding in his hand was a raft that was about to be thrown. There is someone who knows all about your bad past, and mentioned it repeatedly after you developed...how are you doing?"

After a moment of silence, Lu An slightly closed his eyes.

Lu Buwei knew that he understood. His son was smart and could understand everything.

One of the most taboo things for people is to take kindness and self-respect, which is also an extremely stupid thing.

Lu Buwei is a benefactor of Yiren, and everyone knows it without a doubt.

According to the situation at the time, if Lu Buwei hadn't intervened, Yiren might not have survived.

Zhao Guo will never let go of this pawn of Yiren. Whether it is to coerce Qin State or kill him to vent his anger, even if he survives, he will at least be stripped of his skin.Not to mention that Lu Buwei traveled all over the world and invested a lot of money and manpower to turn Yiren from an unfavored son into the sole legal heir of the current prince An Guojun.

But it is precisely because of this that Lu Buwei has to be more cautious.

In these years, Lu Buwei tried his best to avoid mentioning those years of Zhao Guo in front of strangers, even though those two years can be said to be the two years with the deepest relationship between the two of them, it can really be described as sharing weal and woe, sharing weal and woe.

Why?

Because from Lu Buwei's point of view, that is where the relationship between the two sublimated.But in the eyes of Yiren, it was the bottom of his life, where he had to rely on a lowly businessman from a small country, and even married the concubine of a businessman.

Regardless of how the relationship between the two has changed since then, the feeling of shame has always remained in the other person's heart.

Yiren is a kind person, his character is a little weak and lacking in courage, which is also a common problem of the princes who grew up in the Qin royal family.The reason for this phenomenon is mainly because the current king of Qin is too strong, and one side of a family is strong and the other side is naturally weak.Of course, there are exceptions, and that exception is now decapitated.

A character like Yiren naturally has his weaknesses, but the advantage lies in his delicate and soft mind. At critical moments, his emotions will be higher than reason, and this soft heart will give Lu Buwei a chance to survive.

That's right, Lu Buwei approached the stranger to offer advice only after he was ready for the last time.He is familiar with Confucian classics, and he is also familiar with the history of the Spring and Autumn Period. How could he not know that some people can share adversity but not wealth?Even though he thinks that Yiren is a person who can share wealth and wealth after repeated investigations, he manages it very carefully, and the key point of this is not to be aggressive.

Others will never hear a sentence from him that he is kind to other people, let alone a sentence "Without him, Lu Buwei, how would other people be like this".

He was able to become a rich man from a small Weiguo scholar, and even used funds to intervene in Qin Guozuo, relying on this cautious and peaceful attitude.

If not, King Qin Yingji would not use him either.

But now, if he told the other person about Qingke's visit to him, he would be touching the other person's minefield, and Lu Buwei had to consider the other person's mood.Maybe Yiren won't think too much in a short time, but it's hard to guarantee that this matter will be interpreted by Yiren one day in the future as he is deliberately reminding Yiren that he has something in his favor.

But it's not easy to delay this matter for a long time, and things will change if it is too late.Lu Buwei had a plan in mind for this matter, he glanced at his son and saw that he was worried, so he smiled and said: "Although it's a bit difficult, it's not a big deal, my son doesn't need to worry."

"By the way, I heard that your brother Liao is back?"

"Yes!" Lu An nodded and said with a smile, "I just met with senior brother at the gate of the city."

"En." Lu Buwei pondered for a moment, then tapped the table with his fingertips.Last year, a big event happened to the Lu family.

Wei Wangyu imprisoned and killed the king of Wei when he went to see him last year, and then Wei Wang made his son-in-law, that is, the younger brother of the former Wei Wang became the new Wei Wang, and all the state affairs of the Wei country were all handled by Wei Wang Decide.

Although the Kingdom of Wei survived in name, it was already dead.

Later, the King of Wei promulgated two sets of laws, the "Law of Household" and "Law of Benming". The content is quite complicated, but there are regulations for merchants.

Previously, Lu Buwei wanted to smuggle strangers. In order to avoid implicating his family, the Lu family moved away quietly, and only returned after the situation stabilized a few years ago.But now that the Kingdom of Wei's policy has changed, the Lu family who stayed in Weiguo will have a hard time.

So Lu Buwei had the idea of ​​moving his parents and younger brothers to Qin.Relocating the whole family is not a trivial matter, Lu Buwei couldn't get away, so he had to send someone to do it, but he looked at his 15-year-old son and hesitated.

The son's reputation has been growing recently. Qin Wang used his son's name to name the windmill and waterwheel, and the Lu family's method of fertilizing the field and improving the field will inevitably attract attention. If someone is interested in investigating, he will be able to know about it. With his son's handwriting.

So Lu Buwei was a little worried that his son would be stopped by King Wei halfway to Wei.

After all, what Lu An is good at seems to be good for outsiders in farming.Farming is the top priority for every country, and Wei is no exception.

The first battle between Qin and Zhao made everyone aware of the importance of the supply line, and the supply line is simply military rations.Moreover, it is well known that the two water conservancy projects of the Qin State have achieved great results in the past few years, especially the fact that the Jingluo Canal improved that cold field is even more eye-catching, and it also made the kings suddenly feel a sense of crisis.

As far as Lu Buwei knows, the King of Qin has secretly sent people to South Korea to pick up Zheng Guo’s family members. All countries have also begun to focus on the hydraulic engineering, and South Korea, which contributed to Zheng Guo, has been ridiculed, so in During this sensitive period, Lu Buwei did not dare to let his son leave Qin.

He thought about it, and said to Lu An: "You might as well ask your senior brother if he's free for the next vacation? If it's convenient, please invite him to come and ask your father if you have something to do."

That's right, Lu Buwei's plan is to ask Wei Liao to set up a line between him and his father, and give the Lu family a green light to Li Wei.Although Lu Buwei was not sure that King Wei would be so stingy enough to stare at their small family belonging to the country, but the protection is always not too much.

After Wei Liao came to the door, Lu Buwei didn't say much, but asked him to forward the letter to his father.The old father looked at the two young men who went away together and stroked their beards. It is extremely precious for a child to have like-minded friends. As a qualified father, he certainly cannot use the things between the elders to affect the relationship between the children. .

But what the old father didn't know was that the two had just transferred out of the main courtyard and entered Lu An's courtyard, but a few words broke his mind!Lu Xiaoan didn't see that Wade sat with his senior brother, you talked to each other, but after a while, he even figured out the whole process of Lu Buwei's plan.

Wei Liao just took a trip to Wei State. He thinks that the current situation in Wei State is rather special. Lu Buwei's idea is to seek stability, but he still somewhat underestimates the severity of Wei State's current situation.

In order to please the father-in-law, the king of Wei will naturally strictly abide by the strategy set by the father-in-law. The situation of the merchants in the country is definitely not good, but the advantage of the Lu family is that Lu Buwei is not doing business in the country now. Mr. Lu is very old, he has passed 65 years old. line, so King Wei will definitely not embarrass him.

On the contrary, the second son of the Lu family, that is, Lu Buwei's younger brother, is in danger of being arrested as a Chengdan.

Wei Guo's new "Ben Ming Law" is to put it bluntly, it degrades all low-ranking people in Wei Guoguo to the cheapest labor force, and even clearly states that these people who are forced to serve are given the least food and let them do the heaviest work. Don't cherish it. Their lives make them cannon fodder and so on.

It's almost as close as saying - let them die.As soon as the decree was promulgated, it was undoubtedly a disaster for the people included in it.

According to Wei Liao's analysis, he believed that King Wei wanted to take the opportunity to collect folk wealth.

Those who work as merchants need to serve in compulsory military service. Once they serve in the service, they will be severely punished. To save their lives, merchants must try their best to get rid of their business status. The only official way to get rid of their business status is to make contributions, but according to the current state of Wei In this case, this path simply does not work.

Then there is another way left - donating all the family wealth.

If you donate all your property to the imperial court, even the capital of doing business, the state will definitely give rewards to this kind of people who do their best to support the construction of the imperial court. They return to the fields, and then re-upgrade their household registration to civil registration and so on.

This is indeed a method that can grab wealth as quickly as possible, and it is also "merciful" enough.The king of Wei did not raid his home and plunder, all these merchants gave themselves, he just took advantage of the situation, and his fame and fortune can be said to be double.

But what about the facts?

Wei Liao said: "When I return home this time, my father already intends to resign."

He looked at his senior brother and said, "The king of Wei had this idea before, but he was persuaded by Lord Xinling and Lord Longyang, but now Lord Xinling has rebelled and fled, and the king of Wei has all the power... It is also not acceptable. The remonstrance of Lord Longyang and all the officials must be carried out by himself."

Wei Liao's father was also on the list of admonitions, but as a nerve knife among princes and kings, Wei Wang, who switched back and forth between stupid and wise, did not accept the advice at this time, he chose to go his own way, Wei Liao's evaluation of this is ——"Self-destruct the city wall."

Facing such a king, plus the fact that Wei State has been swinging from side to side among various countries for a long time, and Wei State was unwilling to send troops to help Zhao, Weifu obviously lost the mood to continue to serve. With old wounds in his body, he wanted to ask himself to retire.

This time, with the help of Wei Liao and Guan Li, Wei's father explained his plan to his son. Wei Liao's return to Qin this time also has a family mission. It is not a trivial matter for a family to relocate, especially the Wei family. Small, he needs to be responsible for all the management of the place where he lands.

Lu Xiaoan immediately made a decision. Now that time is tight and soldiers are extremely fast, it is better to split things up.Lu An has a deep network here, and he will help Wei Liao buy fields and houses, and Wei Liao will return to Wei as soon as possible, and he will take the Lu family out while helping the family move.

According to the Wei family's family business, if they can leave, Duo Lu's family is nothing.

The question is... is it possible to get away?Is the king of Wei willing to let him go?

Regarding this, Wei Liao drank the tea in his cup in one gulp, and he raised his eyes slightly, his dark eyes were bright and sharp, "You have a plan, so don't worry about it, junior."

A few months later, with the news of the death of Lord Pingyuan of Zhao State, Zhao Sheng spread to Wei State, and there was a wave of rumors in Wei State. clatter! !

With the arrival of winter, the gossip about Maodong's Wei State spread very smoothly, but in the past ten days, someone vividly said that King Zhao had already visited Lord Xinling to ask him to work for Zhao State!

So the panicked Wei State set off a vigorous activity to invite the king of Wei to invite him to welcome Lord Xinling back. King Wei was furious. Petitioning Wei Chen.

These dismissed courtiers left the state of Wei angrily, and some even moved their families. The king of Wei, who was furious, did not send anyone to restore him.

Among them, there is Wei Liao's family.

In the spring of the next year, in the first month of January, the Wei family and the Lu family who had migrated from the entire family arrived in Qin State.

Lu Xiaoan brought the man to the house, and he felt very guilty that the decoration had not been completed due to time constraints and soil freezing.Everyone can barely stay!

The two families who had traveled a long distance silently glanced at the house behind the child, and the warm soup and white smoke that could be seen from a distance even though they were far apart, and fell silent together.

The old man Wei, who had formed a friendship during the migration process, glanced at the old man of the Lu family with a subtle look.

The old man of the Lu family "..."

This, this is indeed the style of my grandson, it hasn't changed at all!