The left division, which was originally an official name, was also a military construction system, established for Yin Shang, and was divided into three divisions: left, center, and right. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the Song State regarded the Left Division as the secretary and ruled with the Right Division, which had great power. The left division and the right division are called the six divisions together with Sima, Situ, Sicheng, and Sikou, and they are also one of the ruling ministers. The left division is in charge of the lessons of the monarch and the ministers, and the right division is also in charge of government decrees. By the time of the Warring States Period, Zuo Shi became a high-ranking official with no real power in the Zhao State, and was responsible for teaching the children of the clan in their studies.

Because of his erudition, eloquence, and talent, Touchlong was appointed by King Zhao Huiwen as the left teacher, and was responsible for teaching Prince Dan's studies.

Zhao Wangdan and Pingyuanjun took a car and came to the place where Zuo Shi taught. However, he heard from the schoolchildren that Master Zuo was not in good health and returned to his mansion on the outskirts of Handan to recuperate. Zhao Wangdan saw that Zuo Shi was not there, and he didn't know Zuo Shi's mansion, and his only remaining hope was shattered again, and he didn't know what to do.

However, Pingyuan Jun knew that Zuo Shi was not really sick, it was to avoid the minister, and also to avoid the Empress Dowager Zhao. It seems that there are many smart people in Zhao Guo who choose to protect themselves and don't want to offend the Queen Mother, so they spontaneously hid.

Zhao Wangdan saw that Master Zuo was not in the palace and asked, "Uncle, what should we do?" ”

Pingyuan Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan asked him to take an idea, and said with a smile: "Let's go to the door, it's impossible for Zuo Shi not to see it!" ”

Zhao Wangdan thought of Zuo Shi's decent face, and said with some fear: "This, it's not good!" ”

Seeing that the king had the intention of retreating, Pingyuan Jun took retreat as an advance and said: "Your Majesty, I don't want to see Zuoshi." Minister, retire. ”

"Uncle, wait a minute." If Zhao Wangdan doesn't go, and it reaches the ears of the minister, he will definitely be criticized, and he gritted his teeth and said: "It's enough for the widow to go." ”

Zhao Wangdan and Pingyuan Jun took a car and came to a chic village on the outskirts of Handan. Zhao Wangdan looked at this courtyard and asked, "Uncle, how do you know about Zuo Shi's mansion." ”

Pingyuanjun smiled and said: "Handan, I have lived for decades, and there is no place I don't know. ”

Zhao Wangdan thought about it, and said that his uncle was the most virtuous son in Zhao State, and he raised three thousand soldiers, so this matter naturally did not bother him. Pingyuan Jun asked people to send a post, and he and Wang Shang sat in the car while waiting, and chatting on the other.

Zhao Wangdan knew that Zuo Shi paid attention to etiquette, and if the etiquette was not thoughtful, Zuo Shi would not be happy. Zhao Wangdan thought of his uncle's etiquette when he saw it, and he really admired his uncle.

The left master touched the dragon with a fishing rod in his hand and was fishing in the pond in the courtyard. The eldest son, Touchyong, walked over quickly. Because the sound of touching Yong's footsteps was so loud that it scared away the fish in the water. Seeing that the fish that was about to be hooked ran away like this, Touch Long asked, "Panic, what to do." ”

Touching Yong hurriedly said: "Father, the king and the king of the plains are here. ”

The dragon was still staring at the swim bladder on the surface of the water, and did not respond for half a sound. Touching Yong, he saw that the king of the plains and the king were waiting outside the door, but his father still had leisure to fish. Touchyong knew his father's temperament, and he didn't dare to urge.

Touching the dragon looked sleepy, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.

Touchyong whispered, "Father." ”

Touching the dragon opened his eyes and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Touchyong said softly: "There are fish." ”

Seeing this, the dragon was busy collecting the fishing rod but caught a fish essence. It took a lot of effort for the dragon to pull the fish spirit out of the water. Touching Yong looked at the fish essence, which weighed three catties, and said happily: "The child is not as good as his father when he fishes." ”

Touching the dragon re-hung the bait, threw it into the water and said, "You are watching fishing, but I am looking at a different scene." ”

Touchyong asked, "What is my father looking at?" ”

The dragon stared at the swim bladder and asked, "Do you know why I love fishing?" ”

Touching Yong hurriedly said: "Of course, my father loves the joy of fishing. ”

"That's one of them." "Fishing can cultivate one's patience and make people feel at peace. Only when you have a peaceful mood can you think, and when you encounter something, you will not panic, but you will be at ease. ”

"The child has been taught." Tuyong remembered that the king and Pingyuanjun were still waiting outside the door, not knowing what to do. opened his mouth, for fear of disturbing his father's elegance, and if he didn't say it, he was afraid that his father's actions would offend the king and the king of Pingyuan.

Seeing that the child had not spoken for a long time, Touching the Dragon asked, "Do you think that the father is a little ignorant." ”

"The child doesn't dare."

Touching the dragon knew that this son was all right, but he didn't dare to express the most sincere thoughts in his heart, and asked: "The king and Pingyuan Jun are waiting outside, but I am fishing here." As a father, he didn't greet him immediately, don't you think it's not in line with etiquette. ”

Seeing that the child did not speak, the dragon guessed what he was trying to say, and asked, "Tell me why the king and the king of the plains came to visit me." ”

Tuyong said: "The king is not good at school, and he wants to ask his father." ”

Seeing his son's reason, it was quite far-fetched, and he asked again, "What about Pingyuan-kun?" ”

"Pingyuan-kun came up with the king."

"The king asked me for advice, but not for my studies." Touching the dragon took a breath and said, "Pingyuan Jun is very busy, how can he have time to accompany the king to come up to me." ”

Tuyong said several more reasons, but they were all denied by Touchlong. Tuyong really couldn't think of the purpose of the king's and Pingyuanjun's coming, and asked, "Please show my father." ”

"You! He doesn't care about national affairs at all. Touching the dragon let out a sigh and said: "The king and Pingyuan Jun came here, presumably for the diplomatic relations between Qi and Zhao, and also for the Empress Dowager Zhao." They want me to enter the palace and say that the queen mother will let Chang'anjun go to Qi as a hostage. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao is known to everyone in Handan because of Chang'anjun's angry drinking of ministers. Touching Yong is in Handan, don't you know. Tuyong was just to get his father to say this, and asked by the trend: "The king and Pingyuan Jun are waiting outside the door, and my father will see or not." ”

Touching the dragon deliberately examined his son's judgment of the current situation, and asked, "Do you think I see it or not?" ”

Tu Yong thought for a while and replied, "Father has seen it, and the king and the king of the plains have something to ask for. If the father refuses, he will offend the king and the king of the plains. If his father agreed, he would enter the palace and said that Empress Dowager Zhao. Empress Dowager Zhao angrily shouted at the ministers, which is enough to prove that she will not send Chang'anjun to the Qi State. Father's move will also offend Empress Dowager Zhao. It is said that if he can't succeed, the king will lose trust in his father. The father is gone, offending one party. When you see it, you will offend the other party, and even both parties will be offended. ”

Seeing that his son's analysis was correct, Touch Long asked, "If it were you, what would you do?" ”

Touchyong said firmly: "See." ”

Touching the dragon asked, "Why?" ”

"First, the king is a king, and he came to visit his father, but his father did not see him, which was rude and inconsistent with the etiquette system; Second, his father was the king's teacher, and he should solve the doubts of his students; Third, his father is the king's courtier, so he should share the worries of the Lord; Fourth, the king's trip is for the sake of the country, the Zhao family, everyone must do their part for the country. Fifth, the husband should serve the country and the king, and should have a sincere heart for the country and the people. ”

"You've grown up and matured. I am relieved that the family business is in your hands. Touching the dragon turned and looked at his son, "You're right. The husband should serve the country and the king, and he should have a sincere heart for the country and the people. ”

Touching the dragon put down the fishing rod, got up and stretched, and said, "Let's go!" Let us go to the king and the plains. ”

Touching the dragon came to Zhao Wangdan's carriage and saluted: "Minister, I don't know that the king and the king of the plains have visited, and I can't welcome you from afar, so please don't blame the king." ”

Zhao Wangdan got out of the car and saluted: "Master Zuo, don't blame the widow for bothering." ”

Pingyuan Jun stepped forward and saluted: "Master Zuo, you are well. ”

Touching the dragon saluted: "I've seen Pingyuan-kun." ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "Master Zuo, the king and I have arrived at your door, don't invite us in for a few drinks." ”

Touching the dragon smiled: "Two please." ”

Touching the dragon invited Zhao Wangdan and Pingyuan Jun into the courtyard, and instructed his eldest son Touching Yong to prepare wine and delicacies. Zhao Wangdan wanted to speak several times, but was pushed back by Ping Yuanjun's eyes. Touching the dragon didn't expect the king to be so calm, and he didn't expose the topic, eating delicious food with the two of them and drinking Handan wine.

Seeing that he had almost eaten and drunk enough, Pingyuan Jun cut directly to the topic and said, "Master Zuo, don't hide it. The king and I have come here to ask for something. ”

Zhao Wangdan saluted respectfully and said: "Please invite Zuo Shi to enter the palace, admonish the queen mother for the widow, and promote the alliance of Qi and Zhao as soon as possible to fight against the Qin State." ”

Touching the dragon picked up the wine bottle and smiled: "The king has drunk too much!" There are many talented people in Zhao State, and there are Pingyuan Jun to help. How can you ask me, an old bone, to admonish the Queen Mother. ”

Pingyuan Jun was ashamed and said: "Don't hide it from Zuoshi, Queen Mother, I can't advise." ”

Touching the dragon drank a bottle alone, and said with a smile: "There are still things that Pingyuan-kun can't do." ”

"Master Zuo thinks too highly of me." Pingyuan Jun said again: "Although there are many capable people in Zhao State, only Jun'er can be the king's left teacher." ”

Touching the dragon felt the use of this sentence and said with a smile: "I am very relieved to be praised by the plain gentleman." ”

Pingyuan Jun said pitifully, "Master Zuo, you don't know the Queen Mother's temper. Many ministers were scolded by the Queen Mother. I really don't dare to go! ”

Touching the dragon smiled: "The Queen Mother doesn't even give Pingyuanjun face. If I go, the Queen Mother won't give me a good face! ”

"Empress Dowager Zhao loves Chang'anjun, and everyone in Handan knows it." Pingyuan Jun scolded: "If the King of Qi doesn't agree, even if he resists Qin, he will give us a problem. King Qi didn't want to form an alliance, and he didn't say it clearly, and let us be infamous for our lack of sincerity. King Qi, it's really hateful! ”

Touching the dragon smiled and replied dryly: "Queen Mother, this person." I still understand. The Queen Mother is not a domineering, vexatious woman. We speak reasonably, know with affection, and consider the problem from the perspective of the Queen Mother, how can the Queen Mother be angry. ”

Ping Yuanjun admired: "The ministers of the court and the central government all say that the queen mother is domineering, and only the left master will say such a thing." ”

Touching the dragon knew what Pingyuanjun wanted to express, and he didn't beat around the bush, "Pingyuanjun, I'll go and talk about the Queen Mother." ”

Pingyuanjun didn't expect Zuo Shi to agree so readily, and reminded: "Zuo Shi, you have to think clearly. The Queen Mother is angry. ”

Zuo Shi thought to himself, "Isn't that the purpose of your visit to me?" ”

Zhao Wangdan also said: "The character of the queen mother, Zuo Shi also knows. The widow didn't want the queen mother and Zuo Shi to have an unpleasant quarrel. ”

Seeing that this student was thinking about himself, Touch Long smiled lightly: "I spoke too much, which is not in line with the Queen Mother's wishes." The Queen Mother will also look at the love for many years, and will not be angry with me, nor will she scold me, let alone expel me. The king, the ministers, at most, will make the queen mother unhappy. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that Zuo Shi said it easily, obviously a little confident, and asked, "Zuo Shi, are you sure to convince the queen mother." ”

Touching the dragon said calmly: "I'm not sure." ”

Zhao Wangdan took a breath of cool air, he didn't want this teacher to be old, and he was scolded by the queen mother, his face was dull, and he dissuaded: "Master Zuo is not sure, why bother to provoke the queen mother." ”

Touching the dragon said as if nothing happened: "Your Majesty, that's not what you say. Qin's attack on Zhao is a major national event. All the ministers fought against Qin and ran around. I am the minister of Zhao and the teacher of the king, and I should also make some efforts. ”

Zhao Wangdan was still worried that Zuo Shi would be scolded by his mother, so he dissuaded: "Zuo Shi is for the country and for the widow's affection, and the widow feels it." This doesn't have to be the case. Right now, the queen mother is angry, so don't go. ”

Seeing that the king was reasonable, Pingyuan Jun also said: "Master Zuo, I have learned your great benevolence and righteousness. The king is right, the queen mother is angry, so don't provoke the unhappiness. ”

Touching the dragon asked: "Your Majesty, Pingyuan Jun, if you think about it from the perspective of the Queen Mother, you will know why the Queen Mother angrily reprimanded the ministers and lost her temper." ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that Zuo Shi was an understanding person, and he couldn't bear it even more, "Zuo Shi knows, why do you want to go." It's not good to say, Zuo Shi is humiliating himself. ”

Touching the dragon said solemnly: "There are some things, someone must do them." The king doesn't have to worry about me, I still have a little friendship with the Queen Mother, I will persuade the Queen Mother, maybe the Queen Mother will change her mind. ”

Seeing that he could not be persuaded to return to the left division, Zhao Wangdan looked towards the plain. Pingyuanjun didn't expect Zuo Shi to have a stubborn personality, but listening to his words, there must be a way. At this moment, Pingyuan Jun suddenly understood that Zuo Shi came here not to avoid the Queen Mother and the ministers, but to find a way to admonish the Queen Mother. Even if Zhao Wangdan and him don't come to visit, Zuo Shi's feelings for the country will also persuade the Queen Mother. Pingyuan Jun figured out this, and he didn't want to disappoint Zuo Shi, so he nodded towards King Zhao.

Zhao Wangdan saw that his uncle agreed, and he didn't insist on his opinion, so he bowed down and said, "Master Zuo knows the queen mother better than the widow. Regardless of whether the queen mother can succeed or not, the widow is grateful. Zuo Shi, please bow to the widow. ”

"Your Majesty, this is tormenting the old minister." Seeing Zhao Wangdan saluting humbly, Touching Long hurriedly said, "This is what a minister should do." ”

Zhao Wangdan remembered that Qin State had deceived Chu State, and was also worried that Qi State had deceived Zhao State, so he asked again: "Zuo Shi, uncle, we sent Chang'an Jun to Qi State as a hostage, and Qi State did not send troops, what should we do." ”

Seeing that the king thought of this relationship, it was enough to see that he began to work hard for the pro-government, and said with a faint smile: "Don't worry, the king will not send troops or not, it will not affect my country and the alliance between the Qi country." ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "The widow can't understand. ”

Pingyuanjun is a smart person, don't you understand the meaning of Zuo Shi's words, and said with a smile: "We made a big fanfare and preached that Chang'anjun went to Qi as a hostage. When King Qin learned about it, what would he think? ”

Zhao Wangdan understood it at one point, and said with a smile: "King Qin will definitely think that Qi and Zhao are good." ”

Touching the dragon nodded and smiled: "When King Qin sees it, he will make a wrong judgment. The national crisis can be solved. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that the country was difficult to solve, and suddenly he was overjoyed, and then said sadly: "How can I persuade my mother to send my younger brother to Qi as a hostage." ”

Touching the dragon said: "Your Majesty, this matter is handed over to the ministers." ”

Zhao Wangdan asked: "Zuo Shi has a way to say that the queen mother." ”

Seeing that the king's memory was really poor, Touching Long reminded: "The minister said, I'm not sure." But the ministers will do everything they can. ”

Zhao Wangdan thanked him: "Okay, please Zuo Shi." ”

Touching the dragon and said: "The minister will do the work of the queen mother." Chang'anjun's work was handed over to the king. ”

Zhao Wangdan was awakened by the meaning of Zuo Shi's words, Chang'an Jun went to Qi by himself, and he didn't have to bear the infamy of excluding his brothers, and said solemnly: "Okay." The widow went to do the work of Chang'anjun. ”

Pingyuan Jun picked up the wine bottle and said: "Come, let's raise the bottle, for the big thing can be accomplished, drink a bottle together." ”

sent away Zhao Wangdan and Pingyuan Jun. Tu Yong was also worried that his father would offend the Queen Mother, and asked, "Father, where do you plan to start to persuade the Queen Mother." ”

"I'm waiting for an opportunity. ”