PS: I made a mistake before, the Qi knife weighs 40-50 grams, which is three times the weight of "Zhao's one or two". There is another chapter in the evening, and there is an exam in the afternoon, and the book friends who reward will thank you another day

In midsummer May, when the summer heat came, the praying mantis climbed on the broad blades of grass, the shrike began to chirp, and the hundred-tongued bird stopped singing tactfully.

When he heard that Xilu had begun to mint his own coins, Linzi was in charge of minting Qi Dao coins, and Xian Shi, the official who controlled the weight of the Nine Mansions, was suddenly shocked.

"I thought that the Zhao family was only stronger than the military struggle, and he would have a little means to buy people's hearts, but he was also so knowledgeable in terms of goods!"

Guan Zi said that the upper, middle and lower currencies of pearl jade, gold, and knife coins, which are exchangeable, cannot be used to keep warm, and cannot eat to satisfy hunger, but they have an extremely important role, which is used to control property, master civil use, and then govern the world!

"Five grains and rice, the people's orders, gold knife coins, and the people's general charity. Therefore, the good man insists on his life and gives it to his life, so he can get it and exhaust it."

As far as Xian Shi knows, the Lu State has always had no coinage of its own, and has been using seaside shells as an intermediary for exchange since the first Lu Hou Boyu, and many of these shells are still provided by the Qi people. Therefore, the people of Qi can pick up a basket of things at the seaside, but when they arrive in Lu, they become goods, and Qilu's trade surplus began hundreds of years ago.

In the past, those who were known as virtuous doctors in Lu State, Ji You, Zang Wenzhong, Ji Wenzi, Uncle Muzi, Meng Xianzi, etc., have never had the consciousness of coinage.

Now with the Qi knife is popular in the country of Lu. The surplus is getting bigger and bigger, and Lu Hou is thick. Sanhuan is heavily taxed, and the scavenged people's fat and ointment eventually flow to the Qi country. Lu was politically vassal to Jin, but economically vassal to Qi, which was already the norm.

Once Zhao Wuxian began to mint coins, and at the same time conquered Qufu with that kind of copper coins with round square holes, the Lu State would become an independent currency area, which could be largely separated from the influence of the Qi State!

Didn't the Qi State want to ban salt and make the Lu State miserable? Okay, long pain is better than short pain. Zhao Wuxian's move can be described as a quick knife to cut through the chaos, Wudao, Pushui, and Jishui were cut off, and the Lu State became independent in terms of currency, and the economic control of the Qi State over the East was greatly reduced.

At the end of the day, who's the loser?

Therefore, in May, Xian Shi wrote to the Marquis of Qi and said something that seemed alarmist: "Qi is unusable and can no longer confront Lu State, Qi State forces Lu, then Lu State has to appoint Zhao Wuxian." If Zhao Wuxian continues to stay in Xilu. Even if he is in charge of Lu Zheng, Lu will inevitably be hegemonic, Lu will be hegemonic and my Qi country is adjacent to Lu, and the land of Qi will be the first to be annexed. Why not follow the example of Duke Qi Huan and Lu Xiangshan, return the encroached land, and make peace with the Lu people? ”

For the words of "Zhao Wuxian will invade Qi with Balu". Many doctors in the court scoffed, and they preferred to regard the fiasco of Xueyuan as the loss of Qi Hou to Zhao Qing, who was of equal status. And not an eighteen-year-old!

But he sat upright, dressed in a dark scarlet robe. Qi Hou, who wore Chiyu, flashed Yanzi's words in the suicide note again: "Some victories are won by long swords and axes, and some victories are won by pen sharpening and silk writing......"

He lifted his wide sleeves and said: "It's rare for a son to have such knowledge, don't worry, the mission sent to Lu has already set off, and now it has passed the Yangguan Pass and arrived in Qufu!" The Zhao kid is difficult to deal with, but the three Huan have their own thoughts, Kong Qiu wants to support Lu Hou and restore Zhou Li, we first try to separate him, but unfortunately this son failed to besiege and annihilate it when he first arrived in Liqiu the year before last, but now it is not too late! ”

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In mid-May, Confucius, the great uncle of the Lu State, wore a wide robe and big sleeves, stood on the wall of Qufu, looking at the delegation sent by the Qi people, with a gloomy face.

He has been to the country of Qi, but also served as a retainer of the Gao family, and has a deep understanding of this large country north of Mount Tai, which has been governed by customs since the time of the Taigong, so it retains many Yi customs. If the customs of the Lu people are pretentious, righteous, good etiquette, and the folk customs are simple and conservative; The customs of the Naqi people are that there is no restraint of women's etiquette, heavy profit, and luxury.

Linzi is rich and prosperous, and there are no residents there who do not play the flute and drums, play the piano and build buildings, fight cocks and dogs, and bow in six games. Although the Qi marquis was heavily taxed, the Qi people were still generally richer than the Lu people, and most of them had lofty aspirations and flying wills.

The atmosphere there is also more lively than that of Lu Guo, especially when the temple is full of visitors, even Lu Zhuang Gong can't bear the loneliness, and once crossed the border to watch it privately. If the country of Qi is compared to a big city, then the country of Lu is a small village, because of the indulgence and dislike of human nature, it is always curious and eager to treat the new things in the city.

Therefore, the envoy group and gifts chosen by the Marquis of Qi this time can be said to be in the right place.

Originally, the two countries sent envoys to each other, which was an opportunity to stop the war, which was also what Confucius was willing to see, so he did not let his disciple, Sima Zilu of Yangguan, stop the envoys of Qi, but he did not expect that this would be the case.

Qi people will be dressed in female music, patterned horses displayed outside the high gate in the north of the capital of Lu State, 80 women from Linzi laughed loudly, all put on gorgeous costumes and danced the dance of "Kangle", in addition, together with 120 horses with patterns arranged neatly, presented to the monarch of Lu and Sanhuan.

The body of the woman in Qidi grows up, the girl is beautiful and charming in Bilu, the ballad in Qidi is wonderful, and the dance is elegant, which is far better than the clumsiness, and is deeply liked by the monarchs and ministers of the Lu country.

"In the past, Lu sent envoys to Qi to present silk coins, and few Qi people turned around to curry favor with Lu State." This kind of change made the Lu people happy, and they watched the excitement outside layer after layer, and the doctors who lived in the court were also infected by this atmosphere, forgot their identities, and went to watch in micro-clothes.

However, there are always sober-minded people who want to splash cold water, and Confucius, the great uncle with a solemn face, strode over, facing up to the beautiful women in the dance array without desire, and firm in the ears and feet of silk and bamboo.

In Confucius's view, these are all obscene sounds and dances on the body, ears and eyes, which are far worse than the "Shao Music" played by the musicians of Qi Guo. "Shao Music" is perfect, once made Confucius March did not know the taste of meat, he played the piano and sang all day long, often forgetting to dance with his hands. For three months, he sang repeatedly in his sleep; When eating, I was also figuring out the rhyme of Shao music, so that I couldn't even taste the taste of meat.

Qi Guo does not cultivate the virtue and music of Taigong, but uses Zheng Weipu's obscene music in the mulberry room, and he is really alive and going back!

Therefore, in the face of the temptation of women and the teasing of lewd pleasures, Confucius was unmoved, and with a wave of his wide sleeves, he scattered them all, like a group of sparrows who were frightened away by the old peasants. Then he shouted angrily to the people who were fascinated: "Second and third sons! Has the government affairs been handled? Is the farming over? Has the trafficked silk and linen been sold out? Hugh wants to watch, disperse quickly! ”

Everyone was submissive, and immediately dispersed, leaving only Ji Sunsi, who was dressed in civilian clothes, holding the gift list and national letter presented by the envoy, standing in place.

After Confucius was promoted to the rank of Xiaozong Bo the year before last, he defeated Shao Zhengmao at the big discussion ceremony held in Qufu, and combined the tomb of Lu Zhaogong with the ancestor of Lu State, and Ji couldn't say anything about it.

In the meeting with the military Zuo of the Jin State, Confucius did not disgrace his mission, maintained the dignity of the Lu State, and was promoted to the Great Zongbo for half a year, his prestige has become higher and higher, and he tried to use it in Qufu without using it, there were no traitors in the country, and Shao Zhengmao now did not dare to appear with him in public.

"I'm afraid that the narrow-minded Kongqiu will find an excuse to kill me." These are the original words of Shao Zhengmao.

In private, some people are indeed talking about it, although Kong Qiu is the great Sect Earl in charge of etiquette, and his title is only a middle doctor, but in fact, he is already "taking care of things" in Qufu.

Seeing that the prestige of Confucius is getting higher and higher, and Lu Hou's right to speak is also stronger day by day under the correction of various subtle etiquette, Sanhuan is naturally worried. However, with the state of Qi outside, Zhao Wuxian inside, and even the Feiyi Gongshan Buwu and the Marquis of Yuyi, who still disobeyed Qufu's orders, they had to rely on Confucius and his disciples to govern.

"As the ruler, Da Situ does not handle official affairs in the temple, but goes out to tour and travel, and comes to watch Qi Nu all day long, I am afraid it will not be good for the country."

For example, now, in the face of Confucius's serious words, Ji Sunsi can't help but put on a smiling face: "Uncle Zong, Qi is showing goodwill to Lu State, it is a gift for the two countries to make peace, I am just here to test the sincerity of Qi State!" ”

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"Peace? Is Qi Guo really asking for peace? ”

Although he liked the gifts sent by the Qi State, Lu Hou still retained a trace of sobriety, for the capriciousness of the Qi people, his brother Lu Zhaogong, and he had already tried countless times.

"It's true! The soldiers arranged by the Qi State on the border have been disarmed and returned to the field, and the border gate has also been opened, and there is no longer a defense. ”

Mengsun He Ji's territory was on the verge of Qi State, which suffered heavy losses in the war, and the Qi State occupied Guanyi, so that their lord Yi was like a thorn in the back, and the confrontation with the Qi people also made the Meng clan, which retained the most strength after the Yanghu Rebellion, unable to fully devote himself to the court struggle, and could only watch the Ji clan and the Shusun clan recover their strength.

Therefore, when the Qi State showed a hint of reconciliation, the Meng clan, who did not want a foreign war and only wanted a civil war, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and began to advocate peace vigorously.

Uncle Sun Zhouqiu also said: "In addition to women, horses, and chariots, there are also hundreds of carts of sea salt, and we have begged for more than 100 bells from Zhao Xiaosikou, barely enough to eat, but now Qi people have sent hundreds of bells at one time!" The salt ban policy against the Lu State has ended, and Qi Hou promised in his letter that he would no longer block the closure of the market. ”

The Shusun clan is now the weakest secretary in the Lu State, and the population under his control is even half of Zhao Wuxian's, so he has a great sense of crisis and has always wanted to find a strong reinforcement for himself, and the Qi State is a better choice...... As long as there is the support of the Qi State, the Ji family, the Meng family, and Zhao Wuxian will not dare to arbitrarily annex themselves!

Among the three Huan, there are already two Huan who are inclined to make peace with the Qi State, as long as Ji Sunsi, as the ruling secretary, makes another decision, then this matter is basically decided.

Ji Sunsi had already had a plan in his heart, and in addition to the gifts and letters of state sent by Qi Hou, he also sent him a private letter......

So he didn't speak at first, but turned his gaze to Confucius, who had been silent in the public discussion and seemed to be thinking about things in a restrained manner: "What does the Great Sect Uncle think, what is the behavior of Qi State?" ”

Confucius tidied up his clothes, got up and said: "The princes asked the doctors to ask the princes to hire, and those who hired had good goods for the banquet, accompanied the ding, worked in the suburbs, and gave bribes. However, the employment of Qi people, light and heavy coins, its etiquette is not in line with the ceremony, and its thinking is not correct, although, the meaning of Qi country please be peaceful! (To be continued.) )