Chapter 384: Going north to attack Qi
Kong Feng's room became very quiet, and the needles could be heard. Shusun Tong's eyes fell on Meng Tian from time to time, and then looked at Kong Feng again. Meng Tian was prepared today, but I was afraid he would not give up.
"Can those who use their strength to govern the world?"
After a long time, Kong Feng gradually calmed down and his breathing stabilized again, half helpless and half stubborn.
The Confucian theory was not favored by the Warring States Period, and Kong Feng felt very frustrated in his heart. However, Kong Feng did not give up the hope in his heart and waited patiently for the emergence of a wise monarch. What could Qin do to unify the world? If the Confucian scholars cannot be reused, Kong Feng would not be able to win the rule of the Qin Dynasty for a flash.
Historically, Kong Qiong not only thought this way, but also took action. Chen Sheng and Wu Guang rebelled and captured Chen County. The future was uncertain. Kong Qiong was able to carry books and lead his disciples to join him, and finally lost his life in vain.
"Get the world right away, but not the world right away."
Meng Tian's eyes lit up, and he looked at Kong Feng, who was in surprise. Similar propositions were made by Lu Jia in the late Qin and early Han dynasties. The Confucian scholars in the Qin and Han dynasties were not as powerful as those in the later Song dynasties, and only read the books of sages in their lives. The Confucian scholars at this time still had the martial spirit of the classical era, and their spiritual outlook was full of vitality.
"Since Master Kong has such great insight, I would like to recommend Master Kong to the King of Qin."
When Qin unified the six countries in Shandong, it was impossible for him to completely abandon the cultural people in Shandong. He would inevitably recruit scholars from Shandong to become officials in Qin. As a direct descendant of the Kong family, Kong Feng has been carrying the halo of Confucian ancestors since he was born, and Qin will definitely pay attention to it.
Because of this, Meng Tian felt that Ying Zheng would not blame him for introducing Kong Qi and Ying Zheng to meet him. After so many years of in-charge, Ying Zheng has long become a mature politician and will definitely understand the meaning of Kong Qi.
"General Meng recommended?"
Kong Feng's hand that was stroking his beard slowed down, and there was a little more thought in his eyes.
When Meng Tian visited Qufu, he first sent Zhang Cang, a disciple under Xunzi, to invite him, and then went to the Confucius Mansion in person. When Confucius Mansion pretended to be sick, Meng Tian did not care at all, giving Kong Feng enough face.
At this time, Kong Feng's vanity was greatly satisfied.
Marquis Wen of Wei treated Duan Ganmu with courtesy, and Jun Xinling treated Hou Ying well, and did not suppress others with respect. He was praised by others. Meng Tian led his troops to attack Chu, and now he went north to attack Qi, and he made great contributions. He would definitely be able to win a title of marquis immediately. If he could get Meng Tian's recommendation, he would not be despised in the Qin court in the future.
Unfortunately, Meng Tian is not the King of Qin. If the King of Qin comes in person, visits and goes back in the same car, that is a glorious thing.
Kong Feng's thoughts changed a lot for a time and put away his unrealistic ideas. King Ying Zheng of Qin had lived in Xianyang for a long time, so how could he come to Qi in the east?
"Shi Kong, General Meng is waiting for you to reply?"
When Shusun Tong saw Kong Qiong being stunned, he reminded him carefully. Shusun Tong was very moved by Meng Tian’s proposal. Qin State had first merged with the world, and how to govern the six Shandong countries, I thought Qin State himself didn’t know what to do. Kong Qiong could enter the Qin Dynasty and make a Confucian voice, which could somewhat influence the decisions of Qin State.
"Hey, General Meng personally came to the humble house. I don't have the right to refuse, right?"
Kong Feng was not pedantic. After thinking carefully, he understood that Meng Tian was bound to win.
"Master Kong was joking." Meng Tian waved his hand and said, "If Master Kong is unwilling to become an official, people in the world will only think that Master Kong indulges in lust and despise Confucian ideals."
Three days later, when Meng Tian set out from Qufu, there was a carriage in the team carrying Kong Shin-King, the ninth generation grandson of the Kong family.
Behind the carriage, he followed several disciples of Kong Feng and walked slowly. Shusun Tong carried his bags and faced the sunlight that was slantingly. He smiled slightly, and was full of longing for this journey.
"When you go to Xianyang, you must make a name for yourself and return home in glory."
When he left Xue Di, Shusun Tong was in a mess and had no money left. Over the years, Shusun Tong followed Kong Feng and thought to become a high-ranking official after he finished his studies.
Kong Qi and his group dragged at the end of the team, Meng Tian left a team of people to escort them, and the rest rushed to the Qin army camp in Yiyuan.
"Conqiu's disciples are just pretending. They clearly want to be the prime minister in their hearts, but they have to show the style of a hermit on their faces."
On the way, Zhang Cang rode a horse behind Meng Tian. When he saw Kong Feng walking in a carriage, he couldn't help but speak out loud.
"Haha, then when I visited Master Xun, you can't just agree."
Meng Tian intentionally retracted the reins and slightly controlled the horse's speed.
Zhang Cang originally knew how to ride a horse, but after he defected to Qin, he insisted on practicing riding skills. With the help of stirrups, Zhang Cang now can ride a horse and follow Meng Tian's large army to operate.
"Hehe, Master Xun once taught that a real man can bend and stretch his mind when he is alive. When great opportunities come, you should actively strive for it and not lose face too much." Zhang Cang replied, "If you are too reserved, you will not be able to do big things."
"It is true that you have no shame and no shame, and you are invincible."
Meng Tian sighed in his heart that the disciples taught by Xunzi were a bit pedantic except Han Fei, Li Si and Zhang Cang were all as flexible as those of others.
When Li Si first arrived in Qin, he defected to Lu Buwei and served as a guest of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Taking advantage of the opportunity to meet Ying Zheng, Li Si took the initiative to make suggestions for Ying Zheng and defect to the king. Li Si did not intend to show his talent and waited for Ying Zheng to come and visit the cottage three times.
In order to be able to integrate into Meng Tian's circle, Zhang Cang insisted on riding a horse. He was a fat man and suffered a lot.
No wonder the disciples of the Legalists and the Zongheng School have achieved higher achievements after coming out!
Yiyuan is located upstream of the Yishui River, facing the Great Wall of Qi.
Jing Su led the Qin army to the south, and after rushing to Yiyuan, he built the Qin army camp based on the terrain.
The generals of the Qin army believed that the Qi people did not have the courage to go out of the city to fight. The left Sima of Qi State, Nan Guoli, was responsible for the Great Wall defense of the southern line of Qi State. Nan Guoli did not have the experience of leading troops, so Qin State was not very worried.
At the end of August, the Qin army camp was newly built, and Jing Su finally waited for Meng Tian who came from Qufu.
"General, you're back. If you don't come back, I can't handle military affairs."
Meng Tian returned safely, and Jing Su breathed a sigh of relief from the inside to the outside.
"Jing Su, you usually assist me in handling military affairs. I am not here this time, this is a chance to exercise."
Meng Tian dismounted outside the camp, walked into the camp, and talked with Jing Su while walking.
"In the past, when the two of them did not feel that they were unable to do so when they handled military affairs alone. There are many things that require decisions on their own, and you are not here, so I cannot make a decision easily."
Jing Su's personality is suitable for standing behind the scenes. Once pushed to the front desk, he will not be able to adapt.
After a while, he entered the tent of the Central Army. Meng Tian took off the cloak from his body and hung it on the wooden rack. He turned his head and saw the bamboo slips piled up on the wooden table on his right hand, and asked with a smile:
"Tell me, what are you going to be determined?"
Chapter completed!