Confucius was taken aback when he heard that the army of Qi was now stationed in Wenshang. He is a politician, and of course he knows that the two countries have deep grievances. The State of Qi came to attack the State of Lu, although the news was surprising, but it was also reasonable.

The disparity between the strength of Qi and Lu is too great, if Lu rises up to face the battle, the possibility of winning is extremely small, if the battle is defeated, I don't know how many people will die, it is difficult to say whether Lu can still exist.

Confucius had a strong patriotic feeling, and he had a deep affection for the country of Lu, who was born and grew up in Si, and he could not watch the country of Lu suffer calamity and remain indifferent. However, he is no longer an official. There is no power to mobilize a single soldier,. In fact, it is useless to have the power to transfer troops, and the Lu State does not have an army that can compete with the Qi State. He still has 3,000 students, even if they all go to the army to fight, it is a drop in the bucket, and it can't solve the problem, not to mention that some students like Yan Hui can't fight at all.

The only feasible way is to send someone to lobby the troops to strike. This is a very difficult task, just with one mouth, a few words of nonsense, can you change the movement of the Qi army?

It simply doesn't seem possible. But is there any other way? The disciples heard that there was such an errand, Zilu, Zizhang and many others said that they were going to go, and Confucius knew his students, and after repeated consideration, he felt that they were not suitable. In the end, Zigong said, "Teacher, do you think I can go?" ”

Confucius said, "Tell me, tell me, what are the aspects in which you plan to convince the people?" ”

Zigong said: "The students are walking in the imperial court and know more about the intelligence of the Qi State, and now, the key person who decides the affairs of the Qi State is Chen Heng. The Chen Tian clan won the hearts of the people in the Qi State, and its power even surpassed that of the Marquis of Qi. After the death of Duke Jing, the Gao family of the Guo clan abolished Chang Liyu according to the will of Duke Jing, abolished the crown prince Yangsheng, and established An's son as the king. The result was that the Chen family killed An Ruzi and established Yangsheng as the king, and later the Chen family killed Yangsheng and established Gongzi Ren as the king, which was for the Duke of Jian. Now the most powerful person in Qi is Chen Heng. Chen Heng is very ambitious and has long intended to usurp the country, but there are still a large number of loyal courtiers in the Qi country, such as the Gao family of the Guo clan, etc., these people in the Qi country, in terms of personal strength, even surpass Chen Heng, which is a huge obstacle to the usurpation of the country by the Tian family. Chen Heng's real purpose in launching this war was not to avenge the Qi country, but to take advantage of the patriotic enthusiasm of the Qi people to weaken the power of political opponents and remove obstacles for their usurpation. The students planned to start from this perspective and lobby Chen Heng. ”

Confucius said: "You have analyzed it thoroughly, and it seems that you are the only one who should do it." It's urgent, when are you going to leave? ”

Zigong said: "The student went to exchange information with Luhou and left for Wenshang today." ”

Confucius said, "Go, we will wait for your good news." ”

(Note: In the early Spring and Autumn Period, there was civil strife in the Chen State, and Gongzi Wan fled to the Qi State. Duke Huan of Qi appointed him as Gongzheng (official name, in charge of the hundred crafts and the official handicraft industry), which was the beginning of Tian's foothold in the Qi State. Tian is from the state of Chen. Therefore, it is called Chen's, or Chen Tian. Other. In ancient times, "Chen" and "Tian" were homophonic. The Chen family is the Tian family. Explain it. ）

On the same day, Zigong said goodbye to his teacher and entered the court to explain to Lu Hou that Qi was about to crusade against Lu in the near future. Lu Hou was very panicked and worried, and asked Zigong for advice.

Zigong said: "The Qi country is strong, and the Lu country is weak, so it is unthinkable for two countries to fight. The soldier said, the soldier who surrendered without a fight. We must let the Qi State withdraw its troops without fighting, so that the Lu State can avoid this catastrophe. ”

Lu Hou said: "This thing sounds incredible, and it must be difficult to do. Sir, this time the envoy, the plenipotentiary is a widow, and you have the right to mobilize all the resources of the Lu country, as long as the Lu country avoids this war. ”

Zigong said: "Your Majesty, rest assured, Zigong will definitely live up to his mission." Zigong left Qufu on the same day and went to Wenshang.

Among the students of Confucius, Zigong is a person with a very comprehensive talent. He was modest and studious, and he was the one who asked Confucius the most questions, and Zigong also discussed the most with Confucius. The largest official among the students of Confucius is also Zigong, who used to be the prime minister in the Lu State and the Wei State. The strongest ability to do things is also Zigong.

When Confucius traveled around the world and was about to go to Chu to meet King Chu Zhao and accept the offer, Chen and Cai were fighting with Chu, and the doctors of Cai and Chen were afraid when they heard that Confucius was going to Chu. They felt that Confucius was a talented and virtuous man, and if he was really reused in the Chu State, then Chen and Cai would be in danger. So, both of them sent some servants to besiege Confucius and his students in the wilderness. So there was no food, and there was nothing to eat.

Everyone was hungry for several days, and although Confucius supported everyone to sing and play the piano and give lectures, it was only spiritual encouragement and could not solve the stomach problem. In the long run, everyone will not starve to death?

It was Zigong who went to Chu to bring rescue soldiers to save Confucius and his disciples and let everyone escape.

Zigong was also a genius in business, he went back and forth to do business in Lu State, Cao State and other places, and soon became the richest man in the world. In later generations, people worshipped the God of Wealth, the south worshipped Fan Li, and the north worshipped Zigong.

Zigong's most outstanding talent is that he is eloquent, can speak well, and can say that the dead are alive, this time he went to Wenshang to see Chen Heng, and he brought a mouth, and he wanted to use this mouth to say that he would retreat from the 100,000 army of Qi State.

It's a bit hard, isn't it?

In early spring, the north wind is howling. The weather was still very cold, and Zigong was anxious. Braving the cold wind, galloping on horseback.

When Fan Li asked Zigong for help, Zigong said that Fan Li had to burn the fire to Lu Guo before he could make a move.

Now, Fan Li has also transferred the 100,000 troops of the Qi State with one mouth, and he is about to pounce on the Lu State with a fierce momentum. The fire really burned to the Lu State, Zigong must show his real skills this time, not only to relieve the siege of the Lu State, but also to burn the fire to the Wu State and help Fan Li.

Although things are difficult, Zigong is very excited in his heart, and he has a pride in doing the most difficult thing.

The turmoil in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period lasted for 400 years, and a group of special talents emerged, that is, lobbyists. You can also find trouble and stir up trouble. Their ability is great enough to adjust the world pattern and turn the course of history.

Lobbyists travel between countries, and there is no constant production but perseverance. They lobbied among the kings and doctors, sometimes not only for the sake of the matter itself, but also the mentality of showing their talents, to put it bluntly, it is to brush up on the sense of existence.

Zigong may not have this mentality.

Zigong beat his horse forward, and suddenly heard a loud shout: "Stop! ”

Two soldiers jumped out in front of him, two sharp spears against his chest. Zigong smiled, raised his hand and slowly pulled away the spear.