Wu State, Yanling County.

At this time, Qingji, wearing a regular suit, tied his hair with a distant crown, accompanied by Fan Li, Bo Yu, Gongzihong and others, paid a private visit to Yanling and came to Yanling for inspection.

Yanling used to be the fief of Ji Za, the homeland of the Wu State, and most of the people living here were Wu people.

As the saying goes, "If one person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven".

As the national strength of the Wu State became stronger and stronger, the life of the old Wu people was also greatly improved, and it can be said that the people were rich and rich.

Wu Guoneng has a lot to do with the old Wu people's strong support for Qingji, how can Qingji not return the favor?

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It is worth mentioning that although Ji Za was given food in the state by Qingji, after he "returned" (retired), he still settled in Yanling and lived a life of idle clouds and wild cranes.

Occasionally, Ji Za would be invited to Jinling to give lectures at the Jixia School Palace.

Although Ji Za has always been fame and fortune, and he has never thought of opening a sect and recruiting disciples, there are really many people who recognize him as a teacher.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Ji Zizhen is also a gentleman, and he has the style of an ancient sage. In the past, I had some doubts, but now I think it is true, and I sincerely admire Jizi! ”

In the wine shop, a scholar said with a look of admiration on his face.

"Oh? Why? ”

The villagers sitting on the side were a little puzzled.

In the three-acre land of Yanling, if someone dares to be disrespectful to Ji Zha, it is estimated that they will be beaten violently, or they will not be able to mix at all.

Because Ji Za's reputation is extremely high, everyone in the world respects and admires his noble character, especially in Yanling, Ji Za's reputation can be said to be unmatched.

I saw that the scholar took a sip of wine and sighed: "Last autumn, one of Jizi's family stole the dates of a manor under my name. After Ji Zi found out, he scolded him, and then took out a bunch of money and hung it on the tree, which was counted as compensation. ”

One of my gardeners saw this, so he took the money and hurried after him. He said: 'Ji Zi is running around for me and waiting for Li Shu, and he has worked hard, why should he be so serious when he eats a few dates? 'Right? ”

"Yes!"

The surrounding scholars, farmers, and businessmen all nodded and agreed: "Ji Zi has made great contributions to Sheji, and he has great kindness and virtue to my Wu Guo Lishu, so why bother Ji Zi for a few dates?" ”

"Exactly, exactly."

The scholar smiled and said, "Wait for you to guess how Jizi answers?" Ji Zi turned around and replied: 'It is not permissible to pick fruits without permission, compensate with money, apologize!' Regret! 'If this is not the season of high wind and bright festival, there is a gentleman's style, who can do it? ”

"Color!"

Everyone thinks so.

From the story of "jujube trees hanging money", we can see what Ji Za's character is.

He Shanyue is heavy, and sorrow gathers and disperses!

Painful for the long passing of the deceased, nostalgic for the old testament!

I can't see my return in life, bury my bones to watch!

Since I promised to give away a sword, how can I change my original intention for some reason!

Today, I will say goodbye to you, and I will make a promise to hang a sword!

But I hope you will know my faith, and don't let me deceive his heart!

This is a poem that Ji Za chanted when he "hung a sword in the tomb of Xu" in the past.

The gentleman is cautious and does not deceive the dark room.

Ji Za is indeed worthy of the name of "gentleman".

No, he's supposed to be a saint!

Qingji smiled, and then led everyone out of the liquor store and went to Ji Za's mansion.

However, Ji Za did not live in a mansion in Yanling County.

Ji Za's status is noble, not only the Taishi of Wu State, the third duke, but also Qingji's uncle and grandfather, belonging to the highly respected clan ministers, and famous people in the world.

Therefore, after Ji Zha's return, Qingji deliberately allocated funds to build a very extensive and magnificent mansion for Ji Zha in Yanling City, so as to praise Ji Zha's contributions to the Wu Kingdom over the years.

It's just that Ji Za rarely lives in mansions, and generally ploughs in Shun over the mountains.

Qingji and the others then drove to Shun Mountain.

Shun over the mountain, also known as "Shun Mountain", is more than ten miles away from the river in the north, and is connected with the Jiangyin mountain system in the east.

According to legend, Yu Shun once toured south here, so the name Shun over the mountain, also known as Shun Geng Mountain, Shun Ge Mountain or high mountain.

Although this Shunshan Mountain is not a famous mountain, it is a place where the dragon and the tiger are hidden!

About 1,800 years ago, in order to realize the long-cherished wish of "crossing the river and unifying China", Emperor Shun excavated the canal connecting the river and Taihu Lake in Yanling (the descendants renamed this river as Shun River in order to thank and commemorate Shun), he worked and lived in Shunshan for many years, cultivating grain, digging wells, building bridges and paving roads, and blessing Xiangzi.

He also actively advocated morality for people, running a family, being an official, and governing the country, advocating the fashion of emphasizing education, and opened a precedent for Chinese moral culture......

In his early years, Ji Za followed the footsteps of Shun, abandoned the throne and plowed at the foot of Shun Mountain, led the Yanling people to Shangde Chongwen, worked hard, and relied on his own ability and political integrity, humility and trustworthiness, so that Shunshan became a monument to the world!

Ji Zha's residence in Shun Guoshan is quite simple, just a fence wall, five thatched houses, a vegetable field, a few acres of fields, and domestic animals such as pigs, chickens, and dogs that have been kept in captivity......

Seeing this situation, Bo Que couldn't help but laugh dumbly and said: "King, the master should be as noble as a hermit, and he will be happy. ”

"Zi Fei Fish, the joy of Anzhi Fish?"

Qingji just replied surging back.

For Ji Zha's personality, Qingji is naturally extremely clear.

Everyone's pursuit of fun is different, just like Ji Za, it can be said that he is the highest state of ancient gentlemen.

Although Ji Za has retired to the mountains and forests and is happy to be free, he is not really ignorant of world affairs and state affairs.

Historically, Ji Za, who was in troubled times, also cared about state affairs all the time, even for his nephew Wu Wangfucha, he still did his duty as a courtier, as long as there was a need, he would not give up, and stood up, reflecting his great loyalty to the country......

"Where is the master?"

"Who are you?"

The servant who was feeding the pigs had a puzzled look on his face.

Fan Li reminded: "The king is here. ”

"Ahh The king, the villain see the king, the king for ten thousand years! ”

After knowing that the man in front of him was Wu Wang Qingji, the servant hurriedly bowed and saluted.

For this kind of red tape, Qingji is not important.

So, Qingji waved his hand and said, "Ji Zi can be in the house?" ”

"Returning to the king, the master went to cut wood early in the morning, and has not returned yet. I don't know if the king is coming, don't blame it. ”

“……”

Qingji and the others couldn't help but have a strange look on their faces.

Ji Za, who is a handful of years, is still like a woodcutter, going to the mountains to chop wood?

The bones of the body should be tough!

"Please also ask the king to wait in the cold house, I believe that the master will return home soon."

"Good."

Now that he has arrived here, Qingji is not afraid to wait.

It's just that this is a full three hours!

Qingji and his party drank tea and ate, waited left and right, and until sunset, they couldn't see Ji Za's figure.

Could it be that Ji Za had an accident?

"Father, it's getting late, and I don't see my great-uncle return home, I'm afraid something will happen. Erchen is willing to go out to find his great-uncle! ”

Gongzihong took the initiative to ask.

"Let's go."

Qingji is also worried about Ji Za's safety.

After all, Ji Za is very old, and it is entirely possible for an old man in his old age to suddenly fall ill, or bump into it, and even fall and can't get up, and then die with a whimper.

This Shun crosses the mountain, and there are no beasts like jackals, tigers and leopards.

If Ji Za bumps into it, he will definitely not be able to get out of the way.

In view of this, Qingji, Gongzihong and his party left Ji Zha's residence and went to the mountains to look for Ji Zha's traces.