Ji Ji obviously didn't believe what Chen Zheng said, but just said faintly: "No wonder Ji Jie rushed back to Gongyi last night, so that's it!" ”

Everyone present heard the reason, but no one could break this layer of window paper, it was nothing more than a killer sent by Ji Jie, the Duke of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, in order to clear up the relationship with this matter, he slipped away first.

Chen Zheng looked at the empty cell with only one corpse left, and was also stunned, and immediately said that he wanted to rush back to the post house with Han Fei and Li Mu, and then left Luoyi for Xinzheng.

The princess of the Western Zhou Dynasty tried hard to keep it again and again, but Chen Zheng had already made up his mind, so he had to give up.

Chen Zheng, Han Fei and Li Mu got into the carriage and returned to the post house and saw Xunzi again. When the Korean players saw that their young club Han Fei had arrived, they were busy one by one energetically, and after a while, they had already packed up and were ready to go.

The old servant drove the first carriage, Li Mu rode alone, and the group left Luoyi City and went straight to Xinzheng.

On the carriage, Chen Zheng took out a volume of "Tao Te Ching" and looked at it, Xunzi just looked at Chen Zheng with appreciative eyes at first, and then simply became a teacher in the mobile classroom, and explained the ideas expounded by Lao Tzu in the "Tao Te Ching" in simple terms, which made Chen Zheng have a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and Han Fei on the side also benefited a lot.

When talking about the "goodness" discussed by Lao Tzu, Xunzi said: "Lao Tzu said, goodness is like water. Water is good for all things without fighting, and it is evil for everyone, so it is more than the Tao. Dwelling in a good place, a good heart, a good heart, a good word, a good word, a good governance, a good work, and a good time. The husband is indisputable, so there is no especially. Does Brother Lu know what it means? ”

Chen Zheng arched his hand and said: "I would like to hear the details." ”

"The truth and goodness of the world are like water, and the water is indisputable by all things, but it avoids the high and tends down to show its humility, rushes forward and shows its progress, the combination of rigidity and softness shows its tenacity, knows the advance and retreats and shows its integrity, the rivers, lakes and seas show its form, the rain, snow and frost show its changes, the sea embraces all rivers and shows its open-mindedness, the dripping water shows its perseverance, and the cleansing of all things shows its selflessness. Water is everywhere, but it doesn't show itself. Just like a gentleman, when he is humble and peaceful and not arrogant and boastful, when he is self-improving and not complaining, when he is strong and soft but not fragile and easy to break, when he is afraid and not reckless, when he is far-sighted and not blind, when he changes with the times and not stubborn, when he is open-minded and not small-minded, when he is persistent and not give up lightly, when he is kind and charitable but not selfish and stingy. If a gentleman can do this, then he is close to the Tao. ”

Chen Zheng suddenly said: "In this way, those who do a little good deed and show themselves everywhere, and feel that they have done good deeds in vain when they don't go to TV, hold a press conference, or post a circle of friends, are they not true good, but hypocritical and petty kindness?" ”

Xun Zi smiled and said: "In this world, there are people who seek fame, some people seek profit, and some people seek both fame and profit, in vain to gain fame and fortune." You must know that fame and fortune are contrary to the Tao, the more famous those who are famous all over the world, no one knows about them, or those who have a lot of money and money, the more they are entangled in lawsuits and troubles, and they are entangled in right and wrong all day long and cannot extricate themselves, and they are surrounded by people who tend to be inflammatory, and they are full of joy, and even worse, they will be ruined and ruined in one day. This kind of person only knows the obvious but does not know the hidden, only knows and then does not know the retreat, only knows the upper but does not know the lower, only knows the benefits but does not know the harm, only knows the surface but does not know the inside, pitiful and sighing! ”

"How should a gentleman be good when he exists in the world?"

"To live in a good place, you should be like water willing to live under and be evil to others, don't look at a mountain high, don't compete with others, keep your own duty, know your apex and limit, know how to retreat bravely, know how to hide yourself, have a peaceful mind, be humble and low-key, and be able to share success with others.

The heart is good, like the water is bottomless and unfathomable, the heart must have its own judgment and opinion, do not follow the clouds, do not sway left and right, do not believe in others, do not believe in others, the joys and sorrows in the heart do not have to be hung on the face and mouth, some things are just known, some people can see through it, see through it and do not say it thoroughly, there is no need to show their inner world in front of others, especially when they are proud and frustrated in their hearts, get carried away, disasters will fall from the sky, frustration will be fast, and the turn will leave you.

Be kind, just like water embraces all things and is inclusive, treat others equally, don't dislike the poor and love the rich, don't climb the dragon and the phoenix, don't despise the weak, don't favor one over the other, don't do one thing in front of you and one behind your back, help those who really need help without considering the return, instead of doing the so-called good deeds for your own interests.

When helping others, even if you are fully sure, you can only say that you can give it a try, and you can't take it all in one place, and you can't swear by it, and you can't do anything that you can't do, don't be ambiguous and flashy, and you can't make something out of nothing and exaggerate, and it's much better to refuse on the spot than to lose faith in others.

Good governance should be like water spreading clouds and rain and nourishing the earth, recuperate with the people, do not compete with the people for profit, do not fish with all their might, do not change orders overnight, and do not lose faith in the people.

Things are good, to be like the water meets the square, the circle is round, master a skill, find a space and stage that suits you, give full play to your own advantages and strengths, and show your talents within a reasonable range that does not affect the living space of others and consider the interests and feelings of others.

When to do good, we should be like the water is accumulating momentum and the seasons change, not only have a clear direction and goal, but also grasp the timing and rhythm of progress according to the changes in reality, when we can make a difference, when we need to be patient, we must have an accurate understanding and judgment, the right thing will become incorrect at the wrong time and place, and the right time, the right place, and the right thing to do can improve the probability of success. Many things are not done to succeed, when a person is clear about what he should do and what he can do, he must be clear about what he should not do and what he cannot do. ”

Along the way, Chen Zheng repeatedly tasted Xunzi's interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, which really went into his mind and every word.

Before I knew it, the convoy was entering South Korea.

When they arrived in Xinzheng, Han Fei arranged for Chen Zheng and his entourage to rest in the post house for a while, and then led Chen Zheng and Xunzi into the palace.

The Korean team members who followed all the way from Xianyang were given a long vacation by Chen Zheng and Han Fei and went home happily for reunion.

Han Ran heard that Lu Buwei and Xunzi had arrived outside his palace gate, so he hurriedly called the waiters to dress up, and sat on the main hall and looked up, feeling very excited.

Chen Zheng and Xunzi followed Han Fei into the main hall, and after saluting Han Ran, they each returned to their seats, Chen Zheng took a look, how did he feel that Han Ran's face was much haggard?

"I heard that Lu Gongzi came from Xianyang this time, I don't know what I gained?" Han Ran's attitude towards Chen Zheng was obviously much better.

Chen Zheng wrote lightly: "I can't say that I have gained anything, but when I passed through Luoyi, I did gain a lot in the Taimiao of the Zhou royal family." ”

Han Ran was not interested in the Taimiao of the Zhou royal family at all, and asked, "Does Gongzi Lu know when the Qin State will send troops to attack the Zhao State?" Is there anything unusual in Xianyang City? ”

"Oh~, the Qin State is indeed preparing for war at present."

Han Ran said: "Recently, the envoys of King Zhao have frequently traveled to and from Xinzheng, and I heard that Zhao and Qi, Wei, Chu and other countries have reached a tacit understanding, and this king cannot stand idly by, so he specially allocated dozens of truckloads of grain to Handan. If Lu Gongzi has any requirements, just say that as long as South Korea can do it, this king will not be stingy. ”

Chen Zheng thought for a while and arched his hand: "If the Qin army is under the city of Handan, in addition to food, I am afraid that Zhao State will need a strong bow and a crossbow to resist the offensive of the Qin army. I heard that the bows and crossbows of Korea are very good, and the king of Han is not as urgent as the needs of the people, in order to show the friendship of the three Jins. ”

Han Ran said casually: "It's easy to say, it's easy to say." Then he looked at Xunzi: "I have long heard that Mr. Xunzi is a great talent in the world, I don't know if I have the intention of staying in South Korea?" If this king can be assisted by Mr., South Korea will definitely be able to show its ambitions and become a strong country! ”

Xun Ziyi arched his hand: "Thank you King Han." It's just that I have promised Qi to revitalize the Jixia School Palace, and he will be like a chance every day, and I will definitely contribute to the strength and prosperity of Korea. ”

Han Ran had a bit of a fight with Xunzi, but he no longer mentioned the matter of the bow and crossbow.

Chen Zheng frowned, thought about it, and casually took out King Qin's golden road sign and fiddled with it in his hand.

Han Ran was chatting with Xun Zi on the surface, but he had actually been observing Chen Zheng's movements, and when he saw that Chen Zheng had an extra thing in his hand, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he turned his head and said, "What is in Lu Gongzi's hand?" ”

Chen Zheng smiled lightly: "It's just a street sign given to me by King Qin, and it's not unusual." ”

Han Fei and Xunzi were both stunned, what's the situation?

"Show it to the king!" Han Ran became excited.

A waiter took the road sign from Chen Zheng's hand and handed it to Han Ran, who actually stood up and took it with both hands very respectfully, holding it in his hand like a treasure.

"King Qin's golden street sign has only heard of it, and he doesn't want to see it today. With it, not only in the Qin State, but also in the Kanto region, it is also unimpeded. How did Lu Gongzi get this treasure? ”

Chen Zheng disagreed: "The King of Qin heard that I often travel around the Seven Kingdoms with jewelry, so I just gave it away. ”

"Oh~? Lu Gongzi met the King of Qin in Xianyang? What did King Qin say to his son? ”

Chen Zheng looked at the attendants standing in the main hall, but he was silent.

Han Ran waved his hand at the people around him, and in addition to Han Ran, only Chen Zheng, Han Fei and Xunzi were left in the main hall.

Chen Zheng pretended to be mysterious and said: "I thought that the Zhao State would breach the contract, and the Qin State would definitely destroy the Zhao State and then hurry up, but I didn't know that the King of Qin just cared about face and sent the Qin army to Handan City to bluff." The King of Qin also knew that the current national strength of the Qin State was not enough to annex the Zhao State alone, otherwise, how could he send a mere five doctors to lead the troops?! ”

Han Ran said: "How did Gongzi Lu meet the King of Qin?" But these words were spoken by the King of Qin himself? ”

"Hahahaha!" Chen Zheng laughed: "With my relationship with Prime Minister Fan, why is it difficult to meet King Qin?!" When King Qin said these words, only I and Prime Minister Fan Cheng were present, and I repeatedly told him not to leak it out, if it weren't for the fact that I hit it off with King Han at first sight, and made friends with Mr. Xunzi and Han Gongzi, how could I tell this and the plate? What I just said, you still have to keep it a secret. ”

Han Ran was puzzled: "Since King Qin didn't take advantage of this battle to destroy the Zhao State, why did Gongzi Lu teach the King to help the Zhao State with a bow and crossbow?" ”

Chen Zheng said with a smile: "The so-called adversity sees the truth. No matter what Qin State plans, if South Korea is anxious about Zhao State's urgency at this time, and the Qin army retreats in the future, Zhao State will definitely be grateful to South Korea and repay it with all his might, and at that time, South Korea will get more than just a little food and a bow and crossbow from Zhao State, right? King Han, what do you say? ”

While Han Ran was thinking about it, Han Fei and Xunzi looked at Chen Zheng, although they didn't know why King Qin's street sign appeared on this Grand Prince Lu, but King Qin didn't seem to have seen him, right? Even if you've seen it, you wouldn't be able to tell such a secret thing, right?

At this time, Han Ran was thinking in his heart that the war between Qin and Zhao was nothing more than two possibilities, one was that the Qin army invaded Handan and destroyed Zhao, which was the last thing South Korea wanted to see, because once Zhao was destroyed, the next one must be South Korea. If it is really as Lu Buwei said, it is better to give some bows and crossbows to Zhao Guozhuang, as long as there is a barrier of Zhao Guo on the road of Qin's eastward advance, even if the sky falls, Zhao Guoshen will have his head on it, and South Korea will naturally be safe.

Han Ran reluctantly returned the golden road sign to Chen Zheng, and promised that the matter of the bow and crossbow would be done immediately and would never break his promise.

After receiving Han Ran's formal promise, Chen Zheng, Han Fei, and Xunzi returned to the post house.

In the afternoon of the same day, soldiers sent by Han Ran brought thousands of bows and crossbows and tens of thousands of arrows.

Chen Zheng remembered the upcoming protracted battle for the defense of Handan, which could be regarded as a good thing for his hometown.

No matter how quiet the night in Xinzheng is, it can't stop the ups and downs in Chen Zheng's heart, thinking of the scenes in Xianyang and Luoyi, it is really sad and joyful, unbearable. At this moment, is Handan still going to Handan before Xianyang by himself? !

This night, Chen Zheng almost lost sleep.

As soon as it was dawn the next day, Chen Zheng beckoned Li Mu to pack up and prepare to leave for Handan.

Han Fei also got up early in the morning and rushed to the post house with more than a dozen family members.

At the palace hall the day before, Han Fei proposed to Han Ran to follow Chen Zheng and Xunzi to Handan, and then follow Xunzi to the Jixia School Palace in Linzi, Qi State. Thinking that the current Qi State is still beyond the reach of the Qin army, Han Ran readily agreed, and as for Chen Zheng, he couldn't ask for it and was happy to see it.

The convoy changed from four carriages to more than 20 vehicles, and it marched out of Xinzheng and slowly marched all the way to the north.

Zhao Sheng, the plain monarch who was far away in Handan, didn't know where he got the news, and he had already sent someone to answer the news on the north bank of the Yellow River.

Due to the heavy load, the group stayed in Ningxin Zhongyi for one night, and then continued to hurry.

As the south gate of Handan City approached, Chen Zheng saw Zhao Sheng and dozens of doormen standing outside the city waiting for the arrival of the convoy. Chen Zheng searched in the crowd, but Mao Sui was nowhere to be seen.

"Brother Lu, you can be regarded as back!" Zhao Sheng didn't wait for Chen Zheng's feet to hit the ground, so he hurried over to meet him.

Chen Zheng stepped on the land of Handan, and his heart suddenly became much more steady, and the tension and anxiety of many days gradually drifted away with the wind of his hometown. However, at this time, the city of Handan is about to rain, and history will take this ancient city into a bloody storm.