In the seventh year of King Wucheng, there was a fire in the Central Plains.

When Ji Kang was building a salt farm in the Dashi County of Liaodi, Qin King Yingji sent general Bai Qi to invade 100,000 troops, and occupied the two cities of Shaoqu and Gaoping in Han.

Then he used South Korea to attack Zhao from the south. Zhao State hurriedly sent general Lian Po to resist. At the same time, Ji Kang's grandfather, King Wucheng, ignored the opposition of his ministers, Jiangqu and Lejian, sent general Rongfu to lead 100,000 Yan troops to attack Zhao from the north and south, and cooperated with Qin to attack Zhao State, but received fierce resistance from Zhao State's general, Pang Nuan, a friend of Ju Xin, and made a slow progress.

When the Xiongnu Khan saw the opportunity, he led 100,000 wolf cavalry south to invade Dai County of Zhao, and was blocked by Zhao's general Li Mu. Zhao State had no choice but to send someone to Qi State for help.

Although wars were flying in the Central Plains, the Jixia Academy outside the capital of Linzi, Qi, was like a paradise and was not affected at all.

The Jixia Academy was founded during the reign of King Wei of Qi. When King Wei of Qi first ascended the throne, he liked the sensation and drinking and had fun. He often stayed up all night and ignored the government. However, he was advised by Zou Ji and Chunyu Kun of the Jixia Academy to cheer up and decided to change the status quo of Qi and carry out reforms. Later generations described it as "if you don't fly, you'll fly, you'll fly, you'll make a splash."

King Wei of Qi appointed Zou Ji as prime minister, Tian Ji as general, and Sun Bin as military advisor to carry out reforms and reforms. He started by assessing officials, distinguishing rewards and punishments, and establishing an honest atmosphere. He cooked Doctor A, awarded Doctor Jimo, and "clearly revising the law" and implemented the rule of law.

King Wei of Qi also opened up a wide range of ideas and rewarded criticism, thereby exposing bad policies and facilitating reform; attaching importance to talents, selecting talents and appointing talents; strengthening border defense and actively fighting.

King Wei of Qi did not take pearls and jade as treasures, but talents as treasures. Tian Ji, Tan Zi, Qian Fu and others who guarded the border were all on their own. Moreover, their employment was not restricted by the blood relationship of the royal family, and they were often promoted in an extraordinary way. Zou Ji was born as a commoner, and Sun Bin was a "shen Yu person" who fled from the Wei State. Chunyu Kun was originally a slave of the family and was a son-in-law. He was entrusted with important tasks and was among the top doctors.

It was precisely because of the continuous training of talents in Jixia Academy that Qi State made Qi the overlord of the vassal states at that time. Even the powerful Jin State at that time, Qin State was forced to "submit".

The "Hundred Schools of Thoughts" that Ji Kang talked about in his previous life was also actively promoted with Jixia Academy as the center.

But the Jixia Academy is in an extremely embarrassing period. Because King Min of Qi, who just passed away this year, was very happy with merit and was very arrogant. He did not follow many correct suggestions from Jixia Academy. Instead, due to different ideas, he did not use much more talents trained by Jixia Academy, which made Jixia Academy show signs of decline.

It was at this moment that several letters from Ju Xin made Zou Yan, who was originally called the "Four Famous Ministers" of Yan State and now teach in Jixia Academy, feel turbulent.

The seventh month of the lunar calendar is hot in the hot summer.

In the early morning, the cool breeze blows, making people feel a little refreshing.

Outside the school is a large area of ​​lush green fields, and at this moment two old people are strolling in the small path of fields.

One of the men in their fifties and slightly fat was saying to the old man beside him: "Brother Zou Yan, Yan State treats you like this, do you still have to believe Ju Xin's words, are you going to Yan State? Isn't the lesson you have learned in Yan State?"

The old man next to the man who spoke was engraved with wrinkles on his forehead and silver silk on his temples. Although he was in his early sixties, he still looked very elegant and handsome. It was Zou Yan, who was obsessed with by Ji Kang and Junxiang.

After hearing the words of a man in his fifties, Zou Yan stopped, looked at Jixia Academy not far away, touched his white beard, and slowly said: "Brother Zhonglian, I don't trust a lot of people, but not including you and Brother Ju Xin. I have worked with Brother Ju Xin for many years, and I still trust Brother Ju Xin more."

Then he turned around, faced the north, and said to Lu Zhonglian: "Before King Zhao passed away, he asked me to take good care of Yan State, but I am incompetent and ashamed of the entrusted by King Zhao. I am ashamed! I am ashamed!"

How can I forget the scene when the young king personally held a broom to sweep the floor for himself, afraid that the dust would fall on him;

How can I forget the scene when the young king came in quietly, poured water for himself and stood beside him when he was reviewing political affairs;

How could I forget that the king who had become no longer young and had gray hair held his hands before he passed away and asked himself to watch the scene of Yan Kingdom.

I can't forget it! I really can't forget it!

Looking at Zou Yan, who was already crying when he looked at him. As Zou Yan's friend for many years, Lu Zhonglian also knew his close friend's inner concerns.

He sighed and said to Zou Yan with emotion: "Is this young master Ji Kang mentioned in the Xinxin of the drama really as good as he said? Don't forget that this young master Ji Kang is still a young child of six or seven years old!"

Zou Yan shook his head and said to Lu Zhonglian: "Now the Central Plains are wars frequently, and the people are living in poverty. Heaven and earth are in aroused, and evil and intelligent people are coming to save the people. It is not surprising that this is in line with my Taoist statement!

What's more, from the letters from Ju Xin, you can get the most out of the letters that this young master did, it is indeed wonderful and beautiful. Many of them are built in schools, recruiting refugees, building warehouses and canals, opening wastelands and fields, and establishing industries, etc., are things that Ju Xin and I can't do even if we want to do! And the book "The Talk of the Young Yan Kingdom" he wrote can better see his ambition!

Brother Zhonglian, I have decided to go to Liao, Yan, this time to see if the Liao land is as stated in Ju Xin’s letter. If so, I would like to assist this young master with my remaining body; if not, I will return to my hometown, bury my hometown, and no longer ask about the affairs of the world.”

Seeing this, Lu Zhonglian stopped persuading him and laughed: "What the King of Qi in Qi now has really disappointed me. Even so, I will accompany you, the old man to Liaodi to see if this young man is worthy of your old man's assistance? If it is really like what the old man said in the Juxina, I will stay there, it's okay."

When Zou Yan heard that Lu Zhonglian was willing to go to Liao, he happily grabbed Lu Zhonglian's hand and said, "Brother Zhonglian, I can't ask for anything, but I can't ask for anything!"

Seeing Zou Yan's expression, Lu Zhonglian threw away Zou Yan's old hand in disgust and said, "Looking at you, I'm afraid you've already belonged! Brother Zou Yan, you can't be anxious. When I want to go to Liaodi in Yan, I need to inform the Academy of the "sacrifice" Xunzi. After the matter in Jixia Academy is completed, it will not be too late for me to go. Brother Zou Yan, I know that you are already as heartless as a return geese, but you can't be rude!"

Zou Yan saw the expression on Lu Zhonglian's face and said embarrassedly: "That's nature, that's nature!"

Seeing this, Lu Zhonglian rolled his eyes and said to Zou Yan: "The drama "Xin, who is the prime minister in Liaodi, said that the newly established Xiangping Academy now lacks teachers! Are there talents in various departments also lacking! If we can bring more people, we should bring more people, and also prepare more articles and classics. You can't be too hasty now. I think we will go next spring and have an explanation for Jixia Academy and the "Sacrificial Wine" side."

Zou Yan nodded repeatedly and said, "Brother Zhonglian, it's so good, so good!"

After returning to Jixia Academy, Zou Yan and Lu Zhonglian went to pay homage to Xunzi, the current "Sacrificial Wine" of Xunzi.

Xunzi, a native of Zhao, was famous even in Ji Kang's previous life. Together with Confucius and Mencius, he was called the founder of Confucianism.

Now, Xunzi, who has served as the "sacrifice" of Jixia Academy twice, has become more and more successful due to the influence of the "Hundred Schools of Thoughts" of Jixia Academy. On the basis of inheriting the essence of Confucianism, he has absorbed the strengths of the "Hundred Schools of Thoughts".

Although many Confucians in Ji Kang's previous life believed that Xunzi's later thoughts were no longer purely "Confucian and Mencius", in terms of historical development trends, Xunzi's thoughts were obviously more perfect than Confucius and Mencius, and were more beneficial to the governance of the country.

Xunzi, who is nearly fifty years old, knows the destiny of heaven. To Zou Yan, who came to tell him that he would go to Liao next year, Lu Zhonglian, said: "The current Qi State no longer reuses the people from our Jixia Academy. My Academy is also having a difficult step! I also know Zou Zi's feelings for Yan State.

You two have arranged the affairs of the school, so go there and have a look. If not, you can wait until you come back. Don’t forget that the Jixia Academy always keeps a place for both of you.”

"Thank you for understanding me and the other two."

Zou Yan and Lu Zhonglian bowed to the respectable "Sacrificial Wine".
Chapter completed!