Just when Qingji was about to leave the Talent Recruitment Hall and return to Wu Palace, he saw Dazai Ji Zha coming in a hurry.

"Uncle, what's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, happy event, happy event!"

Jizha's face could not conceal the look of joy.

This made Qingji couldn't help but become curious. There weren't many things that could make Jizha so happy!

"What happy event is this?"

"I have found a great sage for your Majesty. How can this not be a happy event?"

"Daxian?"

"Exactly. Does your Majesty know Xin Wenzi?"

"..."

Qingji shook his head and said that he did not know the so-called Xin Wenzi.

Whether it was Qingji's original memory or historical summary, he knew nothing about Xin Wenzi!

Seeing this, Ji Zha was not depressed, but smiled and said: "It's not surprising that your Majesty doesn't know Xin Wenzi. Xin Wenzi is Xin Lu, also known as Wenzi, also known as Ji Ni, Ji Yan, and Ji Ran.

Fisherman!"

"Xin Wenzi was erudite and knowledgeable, and he knew everything about astronomy and geography. Because of his upright character and deep love for mountains and rivers, he often went boating and traveled around mountains, seas and lakes."

"But he refused to take the initiative to lobby and recommend himself to the princes. Therefore, although Xin Wenzi is the most talented in the world, he is not known to the world!"

"The old minister had an acquaintance with Xin Wenzi, and they discussed the way of governing the country. I found that he really has the talent of a king and his assistant. His philosophy of governing the country should be very consistent with the national conditions of our country of Wu."

Plan?

Qingji grasped the key point.

Naturally, he had never heard of Xin Wenzi.

But Qing Ji knew a little bit about Ji Ran, a historical figure!

In history, there are three masterpieces of the rise of the Han Dynasty. Xiao He, Zhang Liang, and Han Xin are praised by history. Gou Jian, the king of Yue, "gathered for ten years and taught lessons for ten years." There are also three masterpieces, namely Wenzhong, Fan Li, and Ji Ran.

During the conflict between Wu and Yue, Wen Zhong directly managed the government affairs of Yue, while Fan Li assisted Gou Jian with military affairs.

Ji Ran is different from Wenzhong and Fan Li. His main contribution is in the economic aspect!

Qing Ji vaguely remembered that Ji Ran was very knowledgeable about the strategies of governing the country and was good at discussing the strategies of governing the country from the perspective of economics.

According to historical records, Ji Ran traveled south to the Yue Kingdom, and the official Fan Li was amazed by his talent and took him as his teacher.

Ji Ran taught Fan Li seven strategies, and Fan Li assisted the Yue King Gou Jian. He only used five of them to destroy the powerful Wu State!

This wiped away the "shame of Kuaiji" that King Gou Jian of Yue had suffered twenty years ago when he was attacked by Fu Chai of King Wu and surrendered in Yueduduji.

Moreover, Ji Ran’s philosophy of governing the country should belong to the category of Taoist Huang-Lao techniques.

Ji Ran was also proficient in the art of physiognomy. When Fan Li was about to recommend him to Gou Jian, Ji Ran said: The King of Yue is a man with a long neck and beak.

Fan Li obeyed, and later he retreated bravely after destroying Wu, leaving behind an eternal saying: "When the birds are gone, a good bow is hidden; when a cunning rabbit dies, the lackeys are cooked."

"Where is Jiran now?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, I have found out that Xin Wenzi is currently living at the foot of Mount Gusu. Your Majesty, you may wish to choose a minister, or ask the veteran to go there in person to convince Xin Wenzi to serve in the Wu Dynasty!"

"I can go there in person."

In order to win over the wise man, Qing Ji didn't mind going through a lot of troubles with the corporal!

Not long after, Qing Ji took Xiong Zidan, Heifu and a group of guards to Gusu Mountain in a simple car. After asking for directions, he followed the winding path and found Ji Ran's residence among the green water and green mountains.

Ji Ran is indeed a travel expert, and his life is particularly sentimental.

I saw three low thatched houses located at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by simple fences. The area was lush and dense with vegetation, and there was a waterfall flowing down beside it, forming a crystal clear pool.

This feeling and scene can’t help but make people feel relaxed and happy!

The ancient masters really liked to live in seclusion in such places.

Qing Ji couldn't help but curse in his heart.

"May I ask, is this the residence of Mr. Xin Wenzi?"

After knocking on the door, a young man wearing simple clothes came out. Before Qing Ji could say anything, Xiong Zidan who was on the side stepped forward and asked.

"Exactly. This is the new residence that my husband Xin Wenzi recently moved to. May I ask you what it is?"

Qingji replied: "If you can please tell Mr. Wenzi, I will say Qingji and come to visit. I would like to see Mr. Wenzi to discuss something."

"Ah! Qing...but King Wu?"

The young man couldn't help but be surprised.

Qingji nodded slightly and did not deny it!

The young man hurriedly saluted and said: "I'm here to see the King of Wu. King Wu, let me tell you the truth. My husband went out on a boat yesterday and traveled around the five lakes. He is not here at this time!"

Such an unlucky thing?

Qing Ji was quite hesitant.

"I wonder when Mr. Fumiko will come back?"

"Reporting to the King of Wu, it's hard to say. My husband is passionate about the mountains and rivers. Sometimes he goes out for as short as three to five days, or as long as one or two months, and so on."

Hearing this, Qingji could only shake his head with regret and said: "If Mr. Wenzi comes back, please let me know. I will definitely visit again someday!"

"The villain should obey his orders."

After knowing that the search plan was fruitless, Qingji led a group of people to leave Gusu Mountain and return to Wu Palace.

…

"Xuan, the prince of Chu State applies for an audience——"

Wu Palace, main hall.

The eunuch standing on one side of the platform shouted loudly, and then stepped forward step by step, and the sound of the shouting almost spread throughout the front hall of King Wu's palace!

Young Master Shen (Zixi), who had been waiting outside the hall for a long time, immediately entered the hall step by step under the guidance of an eunuch.

Zixi, who was in his thirties, did not squint his eyes. After arriving at the throne, he saluted Qingji in a neither humble nor overbearing manner and said: "Foreign Minister Xiong Shen, please see the King of Wu! Ten thousand years have passed since the King of Wu!"

"No need to pay tribute."

It is not unreasonable for Zixi to call Qing Ji the King of Wu.

According to the enfeoffment system of the Zhou royal family, the titles of Chu and Wu are all Viscount, the lowest rank!

However, the three kingdoms of Wu, Chu, and Yue, which were located in a corner and dominated the south, had long since stopped worshiping the Emperor of Zhou and refused to be kings, so they all proclaimed themselves kings.

Zixi had something to ask for, so to show respect, he called Qingji "King of Wu", which is understandable.

"Mr. Shen, you came just in time."

Qing Ji smiled and said: "We, the king and ministers of the Wu Kingdom, are discussing the matter of sending more troops to Shudi. Mr. Shen might as well sit aside and listen. How about that?"

"King Wu is joking."

Zixi knew that Qingji was trying to give him a blow, but he did not dare to get angry. He could only say solemnly: "King Wu, let me tell you the truth. This foreign minister is here to discuss a major diplomatic matter between Chu and Wu!"

"Now the armies of Chu and Wu are lurking, and the Shu line is in a stalemate. It is a waste of money and food, and it is of no benefit to the country. Therefore, foreign ministers have come under the king's orders to discuss with the king of Wu to end the war between the two countries and restore harmony!"

Hearing this, Qingji just smiled and said nothing.

But Dianke Bohu had no choice but to stand up and said indignantly: "Your Majesty, you must never make peace with the Chu people!"

"The state of Chu is treacherous and should not be taken lightly. The last time it just signed a non-aggression covenant with our state of Wu, it turned around and launched an army to attack Wu. Is this unreasonable?"
Chapter completed!