Zhao Wangyong eight years, Zhongchun.

Whether before or after the crossing, Zhao Yong participated in the sacrifice of his ancestors many times, and his hometown, the so-called land of Qilu, its etiquette is cumbersome, even in modern society, it is still confusing.

But after arriving in the Warring States Period, Zhao Yong knew that modern etiquette was nothing compared to the Warring States Period. Not to mention anything else, spring, summer, autumn and winter, there is a sacrifice in every season. Almost all of them take place in the middle of the month. In the past, most of them were held by the state, but now that wars are becoming more and more frequent, the monarch does not have time at all, but the common people have developed this habit, so every twenty-five households form a li, and the lisha is carried out in li. The social festival held by the state has become a regular practice, and it is not very grand, that is, the monarch symbolically goes to the national shrine in the royal city to worship it, and does not participate in any civil activities. Even sometimes, it is replaced by Xiangguo.

But in this year's Spring Society, Zhao Yong chose to participate in person, and everything was in accordance with the courtesy of the princes, so that the gentlemen who came to watch the ceremony praised one after another. The gentlemen of the Abandonment of Wisdom Palace, although there are not as good conditions as in the Jixia School Palace, but the debate atmosphere here is very strong, plus Zhao Yong and the ministers often come to listen, Zhao Yong sometimes has a lot of witty words, so that many people are willing to come here, although the Abandonment of Wisdom Palace is only a few years, but it is already a coexistence of several schools, and various ideas are held at the same time.

But gentlemen's debates are debates, and sometimes they are in a hurry and they are also hands-on. For example, Old Master Meng, from Zhao Yong's point of view, is a standard angry young man who speaks seriously and never gives people a chance to breathe. Even in front of Zhao Yong, he didn't mind pointing at Sang and scolding Huai, so that Zhao Yong couldn't raise his head. But what Zhao Yong likes to watch the most is precisely the debate of Master Meng, which is impassioned, and has the feeling of listening to poetry recitations in later generations.

The reason why Zhao Yong is willing to spend money on Xuegong, and even being scolded, is of course his considerations. First, it is to receive the effect of a thousand gold bones, what Zhao lacks most now is talent, just like Qin has Shang Ying, Gongsun Yan and Zhang Yi, the weather is suddenly different, Zhao Guo's Le Yi and Pang Cong are also people from other countries, and their own country's talents may not be easy to find for the time being due to their status and environmental impact, but foreign talents are easy to find.

Second, public opinion. Zhao Yong had discussed with Crane Guanzi before, the change is to divide the interests of one part of the people to another part of the people, no matter how strong he is, he can't resist the attack of a group of people, so he wants to pull more people to his side. The reason why he insisted on going to the Abandonment Zhixue Palace to listen was to let some people understand his thoughts, and then carry out propaganda, when more people understood his intention to change the law, although he didn't dare to say that he would completely fall to himself, but it was okay for them to remain neutral.

After the Spring Society, Meng Fuzi felt that Zhao Yong was a material that could be made, and he waited at the gate of the royal city every day to be heard, and he was more punctual than the officials of the previous dynasty. The old master's combat effectiveness is quite high, and it is unforgiving to provoke people. Zhao Yong was afraid that he couldn't do it, but if he didn't see it, he wouldn't let him go next time he went to abandon the Zhixue Palace, and he wouldn't let him go, which was really helpless.

On this day, Old Master Meng went to the gate of the royal city as usual, and asked the guards to pass it on for him, he was ready, and today he had to tell Zhao Yong what it means to be "invincible". However, the guard looked at the old master and said unceremoniously, "There is a state affair today, and there are no guests!" ”

"What state affairs does your lord have?"

The guard glanced at the old master, who was actually an acquaintance, and knew that this person was not welcomed, and said, "Naturally, it is an important state affair. ”

"What is an important state event?"

The guard was a little bored and said, "This morning there is news that a foreign envoy will meet you today. ”

"It's strange, the foreign envoy is a guest, and a certain is also a guest, since the king sees the foreign envoy, why don't you see the old man?"

Seeing that he couldn't say anything, the guard waved his hand and said, "Hurry up, otherwise we will collide with the foreign envoys, and we will not be able to save you." ”

Thinking that he had walked the rivers and lakes for so long, and how many famous seniors he had been, he didn't expect to be scolded back by a small soldier today, and the fire of battle in his heart burned, and he was just about to debate with him, but he heard someone behind him shouting: "It's Master Meng in front?" ”

Meng Fuzi heard the prestige, but saw a team of Wei soldiers on both sides of the frame, in front of the frame, a person with a high crown and a broad belt, looked at himself with a smile, saw that he turned his head, and solemnly saluted himself: "It's been a long time, Meng Fuzi." Liang said goodbye, I didn't expect to meet here. ”

Meng Fuzi looked at him and straightened his clothes: "It's been a long time, Lord Rhinoceros." Ke didn't expect to meet you here, presumably the distinguished guest that King Zhao was waiting for was you. ”

Gongsun Yan took two steps forward, "I came here today to discuss something important with King Zhao, which was agreed upon by the two countries before. What's more, a certain and King Zhao have also been friends for a long time, and today's visit can be regarded as a reunion of old friends. ”

"In this way, so-and-so will step back first, and then talk and debate with the rhino head another day." As he spoke, he didn't wait for Gongsun Yan to answer, and left with a group of disciples.

Gongsun Yan shook his head with a wry smile, he and Meng Fuzi actually have no personal grievances, but the concept is different, in front of King Wei Hui, there was no less dispute between Gongsun Yan, Hui Shi and Meng Ke, it was nothing more than a dispute over the concept of governing the country. Gongsun Yan felt that Meng Ke was actually not pedantic, but because he was obsessed with the concept of "benevolent government", he really thought that he himself believed that "benevolence is invincible"? I'm afraid not, Meng Fuzi just felt that if he couldn't engrave the view of benevolence into the hearts of the princes and monarchs, then even if the war really ended in the end, there would eventually be another chaotic era, otherwise, why didn't he lobby Zhou Tianzi? Why do you want to move between other vassal states? Because he also saw that instead of pinning his hopes on Zhou Tianzi, it was better to hope for the princes from all walks of life, if they accepted their ideas, at least they would not be too cruel to the people in the future.

If Gongsun Yan is a pragmatist, then Meng Fuzi is actually a thorough idealist. He lives in the future, not in the troubled times of the present.

Qianyuan Palace.

"Mr. Gongsun came from afar and failed to meet him, which is really a sin."

"The king is busy with government affairs, and he can still meet with him, and he has already been remembered. What's more, there was already a reception by Situ yesterday, and Gongsun Yan was already very frightened. ”

Zhao Yong smiled and nodded, "Last time I said goodbye to Mr., Mr. ran for the matter of the Prime Minister of the Five Kingdoms, and now I see Mr. again, and my body is healthy, which is really gratifying." ”

"Thank you for your concern. Since yesterday and now Handan, what he has seen and heard has been more prosperous than in the past. The prosperity of the Zhao State is ruosi, and it cannot be said that the power of the king is the son of heaven. ”

"The rhino head is too famous, I don't know why Mr. is here today?"

"I came here this time, naturally, for the sake of indulgence."

On the Qianyuan Palace, Zhao Bao and Zhao Cheng sat at the top, Wu Guang, Fei Yi, Le Yi, and Pang Cong were lined up, these people were even the core members of Zhao State, Gongsun Yan knew that as long as he could convince them, this matter would be almost over.

"In the past, at the funeral of my first king, Lord Fuding once said that Zhao supported the merger of the five countries, but he just hoped that someone would preside over it." Gongsun Yan said this, shaking his head with a little regret, "It's just that a certain talent is limited and the prestige is insufficient, so I excused the matter." And recommended the king of Chu as the longitudinal chief. A month ago, the state of Chu replied that the king of Chu was willing to become the chief of the longitudinal affairs. And in the near future, with the forces of other countries, they will attack Hangu Pass. This is precisely for this purpose. ”

Zhao Bao and the others naturally knew where Gongsun Yan came from, so they exchanged a look with each other, and they all looked at Zhao Yong, who was sitting at the top.

Zhao Yong slowly picked up the cup, took a sip of tea, and said slowly: "Mr. Gongsun came all the way from Daliang, and what he asked for was promised by a lonely person, so he should not refuse. It's just..."

As soon as Zhao Yong spoke, Gongsun Yan felt that his attitude was wrong, and sure enough, Zhao Yong seemed to have the intention of shirking, could it be that he overestimated Zhao Yong's intentions at the beginning? So why did he strongly recommend himself to be the chief of the longitudinal covenant in the first place? What exactly is his purpose? Stir up a relationship between me and the King of Wei?

"Please show me the truth."

Zhao Yong didn't answer, glanced at Le Yi, Le Yi understood, looked at his old friend, and said: "It's just that in the winter of last year, the Huns Qiulin Department and Huyan Department went south, not only encroached on the annoying grassland of Lou and drove them to the border of Zhao State, but they themselves also invaded the important town of Daijun many times and swept westward. Our border has been in danger for many days, and it has become unbearable. Therefore, my lord decided to do his best to sweep away Sanhu and return the border to stability. ”

Gongsun Yan looked at Le Yi, and Le Yi also looked at him, and the two met in their eyes, as if they understood each other's thoughts. Gongsun Yan knew that Le Yi was a believer, although he was not reused in Wei at the beginning, and now he came to Zhao State, he was deeply relied on by Zhao Yong and was cited as a humerus, but he definitely would not deceive himself like this.

After being silent for a while, Gongsun Yan leaned over and said, "Since this is the case, Gongsun Yan can't be strong." If you have time, you should pay your respects again," he said, and he got up and left. He is Gongsun Yan, a world-famous rhino head. He can be insulted, but he will take revenge; Therefore, he must not let others see that he is weak, otherwise, he will lose his dignity.

"Wait, sir, please stay." Zhao Yong said.

"What else does the king have to teach you?" Turning around, his tone had turned cold.

"Why is the gentleman leaving? I'm afraid I misunderstood the meaning of Lone. ”

"Oh?"

"It's not that Lone is unwilling to send troops, it's just that because he wants to wipe out Sanhu, the soldiers are nervous, and they can't follow Mr. wishes. However, Lone is still willing to send 5,000 troops, with 10,000 stones of grain and grass for Mr. to drive, I don't know what Mr. wants? ”

"Really?"

"Really!"

Gongsun Yan looked at Zhao Yong and said with a wry smile: "What the king thinks, I can't guess it, it's really old." ”

Zhao Yong looked at him and said with a smile: "Although I want to send more than 30,000 troops, but why don't Hu people knock on the side, my army needs to go north, otherwise, I will definitely help Mr." ”

Five thousand soldiers and horses are indeed a drop in the bucket for Gongsun Yan, but time is running out, he must launch a war against Qin before the current King of Wei is disgusted with him, whether he wins or loses, in this move, he can sweep away the previous shame if he wins, and stabilize his position, defeat, it is nothing more than finding another way. But this time, that's the closest he's got to success. He had to hold on to it.

"Although it is a drop in the bucket, there is nothing to talk about. In this case, please wait for my news and send troops to meet on a certain day. ”

"It's nature."

Gongsun Yan and a few others exchanged a few words of greeting and left the main hall. He stood at the door of the main hall, looked at the renovated Qianyuan Palace, watched for a long time, and left silently.

"If Gongsun Yan proposes to send troops another day, Lone will agree to send 30,000 troops, but, alas, it's a pity." Zhao Yong said.

"Let Su Zi and others make a fuss, the king of Wei is even more worried about him, but he is not yet in power, not to mention that Gongsun Yan is very long in Wei, and the king of Wei also hopes to take advantage of this battle to restore the former prestige of Wei, so he acquiesced to him so cohesive in the five countries and jointly resist Qin. In case the king of Wei finds the right person, his grandson Yan will have no chance. This was indeed his last chance. Pang Cong said. He had been in the Wei State, and the situation of the Wei State was naturally the Way. Gongsun Yan exchanged a few words with him just now, which was also intended to bring the relationship closer, just because he was worried that Zhao Yong would regret it.

Zhao Yong smiled slightly and said, "In this way, the general will follow the arrangement and go to help him with Shangqing." ”

"Yes."

Yes, Zhao Yong finally thought about it for many days, and finally decided to let Pang Cong and Le Yi go together to help Gongsun Yan participate in the joint attack on Qin, plus a Zhao Zhuang, the three of them have enough formation, and their status is not low, which is enough to show the sincerity of Zhao State.

Zhao Yong turned his head and saw that Le Yi was stunned looking at the teacups on several cases, and didn't seem to hear his orders, so he asked softly, "Mr. Yue?" ”

shouted a few times, Le Yi didn't agree, Pang Cong couldn't help but stab him, he came to his senses, looked at Zhao Yong's expression, thought about it, and couldn't help asking: "Your Excellency, does it seem that you intend to bring the rhino head to your command?" ”

The evaluation of Mencius is only a personal opinion.

(End of chapter)