Confucius argued a few words and no longer argued.

After Gongzi Ying said it, seeing that Confucius was no longer arguing, he didn't say anything more. He knows! A person's stubbornness is difficult to change for a while. If Confucius was a person who was easy to change, he had already been persuaded by Lao Tzu when he was in Luoyi in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. How wise is Lao Tzu? When he is the first genius today, he has not been able to convince him, let alone us who have half a belly oil?

After talking for a while, Gongzi Ying took his leave and did not stay for dinner. He was still worried that getting closer to Confucius would be detrimental to both parties. After all! Confucius is now a celebrity in front of his father-in-law and Mrs. Wei, Nanzi.

He didn't want too many people to know about Confucius's coming, so as not to cause misunderstandings. Especially the crown prince. If the prince knew about it, he would be suspicious again.

So! Gongzi Ying did not dare to eat at Confucius's side.

When Gongzi Ying and Confucius were talking, Fang Jishi and Zigong did not speak, and they were both eating melons on the side. Yan Hui heard very much about it, and he kept guarding the door and not letting anyone approach.

"Big brother!" After Gongzi Ying left, Confucius had the opportunity to talk to his eldest brother Fang Jishi.

"Hmm!" Fang Jishi agreed, and then took out the appointment letter issued by Ji Huanzi and handed it to Confucius.

"Big brother, this is?" Confucius took it and looked at it suspiciously. Seeing that it was the letter of appointment issued by Ji Huanzi, and seeing the seal of Lu Gong, he suddenly felt a little unable to help himself. The past was vivid, which made him feel very emotional.

"Big brother!" Confucius looked at Fang Jishi with a sad expression. He said, "What's the use of asking for this?" Isn't this foolish? ”

Zigong took the appointment letter and glanced at it, and he was also angry.

"Is this a letter of appointment? It's an ugly cloth! Zigong said angrily.

"It's face!" Fang Jishi looked at the two of them and nodded. "Without this, there is no face. With this Dongdong, there is face. ”

"Face! Do I still have face? Eldest brother? Confucius asked.

Seeing Confucius's frustrated appearance, Fang Jishi was a little unbearable, and said: "I heard from the grapevine that Ji Huanzi is sick and may die soon!" ”

"Ji Huan's life is not long?" Zigong asked.

"What? What did you say? "As if he heard good news, Confucius looked at Fang Jishi in disbelief." Big brother, who do you listen to? ”

"A soldier I brought before, he was a guard by Ji Huanzi's side. Last time I escorted the envoy to the Jin Kingdom, I happened to meet it. It was he who said it! This is confidential information, don't spread it around. It is rumored that not only the Lu country is going to be in turmoil, but the surrounding vassal states may also take the opportunity to make trouble. Furthermore! Leakers are guilty of crimes. ”

"I know this!" Confucius nodded in agreement.

"I won't say it!" Zigong also assured.

Fang Jishi saw that Confucius got the news and ignited the hope of returning home. If Ji Huanzi doesn't die, he can't go back to Lu Guo. Since Ji Huanzi is sick, then! Will you be far from death?

"I've only heard! I wonder if it's true? After all! Ji Huanzi's age is not too big, is it? Maybe? Is it a minor illness? Isn't it? Fang added.

"Ji Huanzi is greedy for beauty and likes to drink, and his body has long been hollowed out. It is also possible to say that he is sick. People of this age are likely to die soon if they get sick! Confucius explained: "Generally, people of this age do not take lesions seriously. So! Unless the body can't move, don't mess with beauty. Outcome! It will only worsen the condition. ”

Zigong also said on the side: "I heard that Ji Huanzi seems to have contracted a disease, and the last time I met with the minister, I heard that he fainted. I heard that I lay down for several days that time! ……”

"Is there really such a thing?" Confucius asked.

"The last business was transferred to Lu Guo through others, and the owner of the goods was Ji Huanzi. So! This news is reliable, I believe it. ”

"So? Ji Huanzi is really sick, not a rumor! Confucius asked.

"I don't know if Ji Huanzi is dead, will Lu Guo change? Who will inherit the title? Alas! Fang Jishi sighed while observing the change in Confucius's expression.

Confucius may have noticed that he was a little out of shape, and did not speak again, his eyes looking at Fang Jishi.

Zigong said on the side: "Even if Ji Huanzi dies, for a while, Mr. will not be able to go back." No matter who is in power, it will not immediately change Ji Huanzi's decision. Furthermore! Some people are sick, and it takes many years to die. Before Ji Huanzi died, he would definitely make a good transition of power. Those who could inherit the title, as well as ministers, were his cronies. So! For a moment, the decision will not be changed. ”

When Confucius heard Zigong's words, his expression became depressed again.

After talking for a while, it was time to eat.

In order to repay the grace of saving his life and doing his best as a landlord, Zigong must go to a restaurant outside to eat. But it was rejected by Fang Jishi and Confucius.

If you have a treat, with Zigong's personality and wealth, he will not only invite Fang Jishi and Confucius to dinner, but will definitely bring everyone. If that's the case, it's too much of a movement. So! Both Fang and Confucius were opposed.

Now Confucius, the Nanzi incident has not fully subsided, and is still on the cusp. So! With his prudence, he would not have agreed.

Fang Jishi is the same, he has killed too many people, and he doesn't know how many enemies there are. Furthermore! He is a professional killer, and his professional habits are there: in a strange place, at any time, he will not be publicized.

People who are too ostentatious are easy to arouse the jealousy and hatred of others, and they often don't know what's going on when they're cleaned up?

In order to show his gratitude, Zigong still went out and bought a lot of high-quality wine and food in the restaurant.

After Zilu finished eating, he wanted to stay and talk to Fang Jishi, but was driven away by Confucius.

Zigong and the others saw that Mr. and Uncle Fang Jishi had endless words, and they were very interested, and they left after eating. Yan Hui was the most loyal, and after eating, he continued to guard the door, standing guard for his husband and uncle.

Fang Jishi and Confucius talked while drinking, and they were still drinking after everyone had eaten.

Seeing that the students were gone, Confucius opened his voice and spoke. When there are students, he also pays attention to his image and maintains the teacher's example.

"Big brother!" Confucius looked at Fang Jishi with his wine glass and said quietly and dejectedly: "I am homesick! I really miss home! I'm worried about something happening at home. But I'm now! After more than a year of traveling, the more I realized: I am really rigid in thinking! It's true! This time I came out, anyone can say that I am beaten, and I can't argue with it! It's true! I don't know? I feel homesick and want to keep traveling......"

(End of chapter)