In the morning, the Lu Palace was still deserted when it came to the early dynasty.

When the people in the Lu Palace saw that it was the great god coming, they all saluted respectfully and welcomed him in.

In the court, only a few old ministers sat there and did not speak.

None of the people from the three major families came, and neither did the people who were attached to the three major families. These people all went to the homes of the three major families to "go to court" to discuss matters. It is only when there is something that needs to be coordinated that they connect with each other.

The people who came to Lu Zhaogong to go to court were naturally people from Lu Zhaogong's lineage. It's a pity! After the separation of power among the three families, Lu Zhaogong's power was already very weak.

Lu Zhaogong sat on the throne, looking at the cold court, but he couldn't get angry.

He was supported by the Ji family to sit in the position of Duke Lu, so! You have to obey people everywhere. Ji Wuzi has not died yet, Ji Pingzi has inherited the power of his father again, and the son inherits his father's business, one by one.

Going to the court is a necessary procedure every day, and it won't work if you don't come, and there are people who talk nonsense behind your back. When I came, I had nothing to discuss, so I sat for a while and left. Outcome! It's just a toss back and forth.

Seeing that as usual, the people of the three families would not come to the court, so he planned to retreat from the court and return to his dormitory.

Anyway, it's okay, there are still many rules for sitting here, and there are no rules for returning to the dormitory. So! If it's okay, he wants to go back to his dormitory.

That's it! A little prisoner trotted in, with a smile on his face.

"Repay the Lord! The great god asks to see! ”

"Please! Please! ”

Hearing that Fang Jishi was back, Lu Gong said impatiently, and waved his hand at the little eunuch.

The little eunuch hurriedly turned around and went out, leading the foundation stone of the great god into the court.

"Ahhh You're here! Hurry up, hurry up! Give me a seat! ”

A few small eunuchs around Lu Gong were busy preparing seats and tables for the great god, and a few clever little eunuchs were busy preparing tea.

Fang Jishi stepped forward and knelt down to Gong Lu according to the courtesy of the monarch and ministers, and Gong Lu was so anxious that he waved his hand and said "don't".

After some superficial etiquette, Duke Lu sent the other old ministers away. And then! Leaving the throne, come and take Fang Jishi's hand.

"Let's go! Go back to the dormitory. ”

He said to the personal eunuch: "Go back first!" Prepare food and drinks! I'm going to drink with Brother Fang! ”

When there were no outsiders, the great god Fang Cornerstone became his brother. In the time of man, between them are kings and ministers.

"How are you doing?" Fang Jishi asked directly.

"Alas! It's hard to put into words! Lu Gong looked around vigilantly, and said in a low voice. It's not convenient to talk here, go back to the dormitory! ”

In the Lu Palace, there are other people's eyeliner everywhere, and the slightest wind and grass will spread out. Only the dormitory is Lu Zhaogong's safe harbor. The little eunuchs and servants there were all personally selected by him, and the guards were specially trained by Fang Jishi for him.

"As soon as I entered the Lu Palace, I felt that the situation was wrong! Deserted! This? What are they busy with? Fang Jishi asked.

Lu Zhaogong sighed again, lowered his voice and said, "They said that if there is nothing important, they will not come to the court." Only important things come to the court. In fact! So they all went to the three of them to 'go to court.'" I? My name is Lu Gong, in fact, I just hang a sign, and I don't deal with the major affairs of the Lu country, but the affairs of my own territory. Alas! ”

"What are they?"

"It's good! Don't worry about me! Go back to drinking! ”

Seeing that Lu Zhaogong was in a bad mood and had something to say, Fang Jishi didn't ask any more questions, followed him, and went to the dormitory.

"Prepare the wine! Prepare sake! Take out the good wine sent by Qi Gong and open the altar! Entering the dormitory, Lu Zhaogong couldn't wait to order.

The little eunuchs hurriedly brought good wine, and brought snacks to accompany the wine, so that the two of them could eat and drink first. The dishes in the kitchen haven't been made yet, and we'll have to wait a while.

While drinking, Fang Jishi told Lu Zhaogong about his whereabouts this time.

"You killed Wu Yi?"

"Kill!"

"Good! Good! ”

Knowing that Wu Yi was dead, Lu Zhaogong's heart was also relieved.

This Wu Yi is not dead, he is really not at ease. The last experience made him still scared when he remembered it.

Knowing that Fang Jishi had a friendship with Duke Jin and helped Duke Jin do things, Lu Zhaogong was just as happy. If there is a great god him, the Jin State will not do anything to the Lu State. With the big backer of the Jin State, the Qi State and the Chu State did not dare to do anything to the Lu State.

Lu Gong had long wanted to establish friendship with the Jin Kingdom, but unfortunately, he failed to succeed several times. He is a new monarch, too young, and he is also the Duke of Lu supported by the Ji family. So! Jin Guo was not optimistic about him and looked down on him very much.

No! In fact! The reason why the Jin Kingdom ignored him was because the Ji family and the other two major families were bad in it. Jin Guo felt that he, Duke Lu, couldn't be much of a master, and his words couldn't count, so! I didn't bother to talk to him.

In 539 BC, in the third year of Lu Zhaogong, Lu Zhaogong went to worship Jin Pinggong, the king of the Jin State, and when he arrived at the Yellow River, Jin Pinggong sent someone to politely refuse him.

In 537 BC, in the fifth year of Lu Zhaogong, Lu Zhaogong went to the Jin Kingdom to worship Jin Pinggong. Lu Zhaogong's performance was very good, and he did a good job in etiquette.

Pity! But his retinue spoke ill of him behind his back, saying that he was in a position of power and was not a good king.

So angry that Lu Zhaogong wanted to kill someone!

He is a king who has been supported by others, and he is not a king who has carried out the transfer of power from father to son, so it would be good to be able to maintain the current situation.

Outcome! This diplomatic operation was a failure, and he did not receive help from the Jin state.

"I've been to the Kingdom of Jin! Can me? Lu Zhaogong looked at Fang Jishi and shook his head with a wry smile.

"I heard what Jin Gong said, and he is still willing to be friendly with you! It's just that someone sent him gold and silver treasures behind his back and told him not to help you, and he treated you like that on the surface. As for who it is, don't ask me, you know it in your heart. ”

"How do you come forward? Would he like to help me? For the sake of prudence, Lu Zhaogong still lowered his voice.

"Probably not now!" Fang Jishi said directly.

"What?"

"Because! The Jin Kingdom is now in the midst of a transfer of power. Jin Gong felt that he might die soon, so he planned to transfer power to Jin Gongzi little by little. After learning of the true intentions of the Duke of Jin, some people were reluctant to hand over power. So! At this time, the Jin Kingdom has internal troubles! So! He can't help you! ”

"This?" Lu Zhaogong was like being poured a scoop of cold water on his head and collapsed there.

"But! When the new monarch succeeds to the throne, it should be possible! Fang Jishi said with confidence.

"Xinjun? The new gentleman? ”

"Don't worry! This new gentleman's relationship with me is the same as my relationship with you! ”

"Good!" When Lu Zhaogong heard this, his mood improved again. Raising his glass, he invited, "Drink!" ”

If there is a backer of the Jin Kingdom, he can borrow the strength of the Jin State to eradicate the power of the three major families. Or! Counterbalance the forces of the three rings.

(End of chapter)