The prince was newly mourned and the coffin was placed in the Ancestral Temple.
Young Master Chou would never have imagined that his brother's body would eventually enter the Ancestral Temple unharmed.
This time, no one will let his body disappear for no reason, because "its" mission has been completed.
And this also completely allowed Ji Sunsu to see clearly Li Ran's strategy.
That day when Tai Ziye was assassinated, Li Ran immediately thought of sending someone to snatch the prince's body back, and then asked Tai Ziye's bodyguard to pretend to be the prince, to frighten the enemy with the illusion of "surviving a catastrophe"
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Then he used the second assassination that was made out of nothing to completely involve the Ji family in it. In addition, the assassin who assassinated him had been caught before. Once the testimonies of the two parties were revealed, even if the Ji family had established a deep roots, it could not stop the courtiers and the people's hearts.
suspicion.
As a result, what originally seemed like a good situation has subtly become perilous.
Being able to think of this move to turn against the guest in such a short period of time and execute it so flawlessly shows that Li Ran's quick wit has been proven.
This is why Ji Sunsu wants to win over Li Ran.
However, what Ji Sunsu might not have expected is that from the moment he decided to assassinate Tai Ziye, he would no longer have any possibility of recruiting Li Ran.
The body of the true prince was placed in front of the mourning hall of the Ancestral Temple. As the first heir, Prince Chou naturally had to go to the funeral to pay homage.
But who would have thought that after he only walked around the mourning hall, he was indifferent and walked out of it in a swaggering manner. The courtiers who were lying outside the hall were dumbfounded, and they all commented on his stupidity.
Ignorant of etiquette and overwhelmed with responsibility.
But although the Ji family and Meng family members talked like this, they understood it very well in their hearts. Because the more crazy a young master takes the throne, the more likely their master will be to vacate the monarchy in the future.
So during the prince's funeral, the question of which prince could ascend to the throne was put on the agenda.
A country cannot live without a king for a day, so naturally this kind of thing must be done as quickly as possible.
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In the Jishi Villa, Gongzichou sat casually on the steps, looking at the brilliant flower garden in front of him, his eyes seemed empty.
Now, he has naturally become the center of public opinion because he is the first in line to succeed.
"The Ji family and the Meng family have already exerted their power in the court, and they seem to be extremely determined about your accession to the throne. The position of king now seems to belong to you. And all of this is due to your previous clumsy behavior.
Na!"
Li Ran was standing next to him, with his hands on his chest and a hint of encouragement on his face.
He had naturally expected this result. Otherwise, he would not have reminded Shusun Bao early on to always maintain a strong opposition to this matter.
"Do I have to be this monarch?"
Since the funeral at the Ancestral Temple, Gongzi Chou has been living in seclusion for the past few days and has not gone out much.
On the one hand, it was because he was worried that he would be assassinated, and on the other hand, it was also because he had always been indifferent to the situation in the entire Lu country.
At this time, Li Ran pushed him to the forefront, and it was difficult for him to adapt. The thought of shrinking and not wanting to take on such a heavy responsibility continued to spread in his mind.
"Now, if you give up, the Lu Kingdom will no longer have an official office! This is by no means alarmist."
Li Ran made it very clear that the only person who can save the Duke of Lu now is his son Chu. If he also gives up, there will be no possibility for the Duke of Lu to prosper.
"Ji's ambition is well known to everyone on the road. As a foreign aid, the Marquis of Jin cannot protect himself. He can only intervene in the affairs of the Lu State for a while. Ji Sun Yiru is definitely not a kind person. If you give up now, this person will definitely be punished in the future.
Above the official family. But don’t forget that the Ji family is also of the lineage of Duke Huan."
Li Ran's words are indeed not alarmist. In such turbulent times, small sects destroy large sects. For example, in the early years of the Jin Dynasty, Quwo's lineage destroyed large sects and usurped the throne.
, and then became the lineage of Duke Wu, Duke Xian and Duke Wen that continues to this day.
Therefore, this kind of thing has already been done a hundred years ago, not to mention that this precedent is the most powerful Jin State today.
After finishing his words, Li Ran turned his gaze to the distant sky, with a hint of reminiscence between his brows.
"Although I don't know your late father, I can see his shadow in your brother. The terrain of the Lu country is dangerous, and it is connected between the two big countries of Jin and Qi. If Qi gets Lu, Jin will be in danger; if Jin gets Lu, Qi will be strong."
Awe, this is a unique endowment. If you can gain hegemony in one day, you can prosper for a hundred years! ... But at the same time, the resurgence of Lu also has a long way to go. Today, there are big powers around, like tigers in the neighborhood. If you just stick to one corner, you will only be able to do it.
It will bring about disaster."
At this point, Li Ran turned his eyes to Gong Zichou again and said in a very stern tone:
"Our victory in this game today is an excellent start. Master, you should cheer up your spirit. Today, you should not give up easily! Moreover, you are now... the hope of the people of Lu!"
Although Li Ran also knew that revitalizing the office was a bit heavy for Gongzi Chou, he had no other choice.
This is the last wish of Tai Ziye, and it is indeed the hope of the people of Lu.
Obviously, if no one can check and balance the Ji family, what kind of life will it be like for the people under its rule? Waving the banner of the monarch, but doing things that only benefit oneself, and squeezing the people's power, is the inevitable result.
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Gongzichou was silent, looking down at the ants on the ground. In such a sultry weather, they were still moving tirelessly.
His eyes were very focused and his face was very peaceful for a long time.
It wasn't until Ji Le came in from the other side of the yard that he raised his head and showed his white teeth and bright smile towards Ji Le.
"Huh? What's wrong with you?"
Ji Le saw Gongzi Chou suddenly smiling at him. He didn't understand the situation for a moment, and immediately asked in surprise.
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Young Master Chou turned his head, and his originally calm eyes suddenly showed traces of excitement. He stared at Li Ran and said:
"Then please sir, lend me a helping hand."
He was finally willing to take on this heavy responsibility.
Yes, he has no reason to retreat or any excuse to continue to escape. He must face it all bravely. Even if once he embarks on this path, he is likely to be like his father and brother.
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But being born into such a family and having such an background meant that he was destined to never have a smooth life. He could only choose to give it a try and use all possible means or agencies.
Looking at the suddenly sensible Gongzi Chou, Ji Le's beautiful face also showed a rare smile of relief. She stepped forward and touched Gongzi Chou's head, smiling and jokingly:
"Oh, then my sister will have to look at your performance from now on?"
"By the way, what's our next plan?"
She arranged for Tai Ziye's corpse to be sent to the Ancestral Temple without permission. The funeral must be held as scheduled, and everything is proceeding step by step.
On the other hand, the debate about the successor in the court is still going on. At present, it seems that the attitudes of the Ji family and the Meng family are quite determined. This is the best for them.<
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But Ji Le is still a little worried. Worried about what Ji and Meng will do if they see that Young Master Chou is pretending to be stupid?
"Right now, the young master has to continue to pretend to be stupid, try his best to pretend, let alone show any sense of resistance."
"Only in this way will the Ji family and the Meng family not doubt you, and we will have the opportunity and time to operate and continue to weaken their strength."
"Remember, never mention your father and brother unless absolutely necessary. In your eyes, they are just passers-by. To you, their death is just the passing of the breeze and cannot leave any traces.
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Pretending to be stupid is Gongzichou's special ability.
After hearing this, he nodded slightly, thinking that he had quite a lot of experience in this kind of thing, and there was no need for Li Ran to teach him.
Li Ran continued:
"The enthronement will be decided soon. During this period, you should not come here again, so as not to arouse suspicion."
Upon hearing this, Young Master Chou stood up, then bowed respectfully to Li Ran and said:
"Thank you sir for your help. Your kindness will never be forgotten."
Li Ran bowed and said as a matter of course:
"Assisting the young master to succeed is for the sake of the people of the Lu country, and also to fulfill the long-cherished wish of the late prince. If the young master can take charge of his own work and revitalize the Lu country in the future, he will be pleased to know that he knows this."
In fact, Li Ran has no utilitarianism. He has always had the mentality of winning the world by lying flat.
However, this time he was passively involved in the fight between Lu Guo's official family, and he had to fight back. The reason for assisting Prince Ye and Gongzi Chou was because of his own heart, and he did not want to see the Ji family and the Meng family covering their affairs with one hand.
It’s just God.
He doesn't want to be a high-ranking official or rich in salary. His current wish is still in line with the saying: stars and sea, poetry and distance.
Seeing Gongzi Chou's leaving figure, Ji Le suddenly felt some sympathy for this little brother, and couldn't help but sigh with Li Ran beside him:
"He has never participated in these things. Isn't it a bit cruel for him to let him do this?"
Li Ran looked indifferent and replied quite calmly:
"With his status, if he wants to survive in this chaotic era, how can he do it if he doesn't know some means? This is just the beginning. His future road will be far more difficult than now. At this time, he is cruel and cruel.
It’s too early.”
Hearing the sound, Ji Le turned her head, a faint doubt appeared in her big black and bright eyes, she looked at Li Ran and said:
"Li Ran, why do I feel like you have changed?"
"What has changed?"
Li Ran frowned and hurriedly looked up and down at himself.
Unexpectedly, Ji Le smiled mysteriously, and a grimace suddenly appeared on his delicate face:
"Well...it seems to have become a bit more chic."
Li Ran's face turned dark immediately.
It is impossible to be cool and unrestrained. He is just trying to make himself less worried as much as possible.
Only by looking at everything with an indifferent attitude can one clearly analyze the pros and cons. This is his greatest insight into living a peaceful life.