Chen State had/left Li Er! 陈国出了个李耳！ Chen State is like Song State , is three respectfully one, is Yu Shun descendant, when Great Dao of Li Er has not become, in Kuxian, nobody will ask, when Great Dao of Li Er has, was met Imperial Capital Luoyi by Zhou Royal Family. 陈国与宋国一样,为三恪之一,为虞舜后代,在李耳之大道未成之时,于苦县之中,无人问津,待李耳之大道有成之际,又被周王室接去了朝都洛邑。 After Chen State Monarch and powerful family know the truth, beats the breast and stamps the feet all, regretted that has not kept Chen State Laozi/father. 以至于,陈国君主、门阀知道真相之后,无不捶胸顿足,后悔没有将老子留在陈国。 Laozi Great Dao, has to suppress the effect of Destiny, to a country, is the huge advantage. Did Chen State let off on such in vain? 老子大道,有镇压气数之效果,对于一国来说,可是天大的好处啊。陈国就这么白白放过了？ Afterward, many countries are one tease to Chen State. But with for three Song State respectfully, is naturally one of them. 事后,多少国家对陈国都是一番取笑。而同为三恪的宋国,自然在其列。 This time, Kong Qiu turned over to the Song ancestor worship, the news to disappear without a trace, naturally passed to Song State Imperial Capital, Shangqiu. 此次,孔丘归宋祭祖,消息不胫而走,自然传到了宋国朝都,商丘。 Kong Qiu with Li Er same Great Sage, is not clear, but, its already went out of own Great Dao, has been confirmed that many students follow about, has the people of various countries to go in admiration of somebody's fame. 孔丘是不是与李耳一样的大贤,还不清楚,但,其已经走出了自己的大道,已然得到证实,多少学生追随左右,更有各国之人慕名而去。 It can be said that Kong Qiu because of study knowledge, without matter politics Lu State, if there is the heart of becoming an official, Lu King definitely welcomes a guest to welcome. 可以说,孔丘就是因为钻研学问,没有事政鲁国,若是有出仕之心,鲁王肯定扫榻以迎。 If Kong Qiu travel various countries, must honored guests similarly for various countries. 孔丘若是出游各国,同样也必为各国之上宾。 This time, Kong Qiu came Song, was in itself an extraordinary matter. Various cities have spread the news along the way, Shangqiu is naturally more sensitive. 此次,孔丘来宋,本身就是一件了不得的事情。沿途各城早已传来了消息,商丘自然更加敏感。 When knows Kong Qiu, unexpectedly is the Song State royal family decendants, with is Zi surname, when does obeisance the Zi surname ancestral temple, immediately, some Song State powerful families, big Vassal and Royal Monarch, is a great happiness. 当得知孔丘,居然是宋国王室后代子孙,同为子姓,共拜子姓祖庙之时,顿时,宋国一些门阀、大臣、君王,都是一片大喜。 Because of ancestor! Therefore own Ah! 因为同祖！所以更亲啊！ Kong Qiu already arrives outside Shangqiu City. Immediately, has Shangqiu officials to come to greet. 孔丘已经抵达了商丘城外。顿时,有商丘官员前来迎接。 Although Song King also wants to greet personally, but in ceremony/etiquette does not gather eventually, then, can only wait in the city. 宋王虽也想亲自迎接,可终究于礼不合,遂,只能在城中等候。 But, officials that sends, is quite honored. 但,派来的官员,也极为尊贵。 Kong Qiu carriage team arrives Shangqiu city entrance time, stopped. 孔丘马车队伍抵达商丘城门口的时候,就停了下来。 Kong Qiu had/left the carriage, immediately sees city entrance, at this moment is standing an old man who wears the Chinese dress, the old man facial features are dignified, eyebrow blanch, but, on the face is quite ruddy, the vitality is exuberant. 孔丘出了马车,顿时看到城门口,此刻站着一名身穿华服的老者,老者面容威严,眉毛发白,但,脸上却极为红润,气血旺盛。 Saw Kong Qiu to have the carriage from afar, immediately slightly a ritual: „Song State's High Officer, Xiang Xu, has seen Great Sage Kong Qiu!” 远远看到孔丘出了马车,顿时微微一礼:“宋国大夫,向戌,见过孔丘大贤！” This ritual, making the Kong Qiu look one austere, immediately returned to a ritual: „The country common people, have seen High Officer Xiang!” 这一礼,让孔丘神色一肃,顿时回了一礼:“乡野草民,见过向大夫！” Kong Qiu one hear of opposite party from the register number, who knew this. 孔丘一听对方自报名号,就知道此何人了。 Xiang Xu, Song State Sea-Calming Divine Needle! Big of position reputation, may not only be Song State , entire Central Plain grand earth, who doesn't know? 向戌,宋国的定海神针！地位名声之大,可不仅仅是一个宋国,整个中原大地,谁人不知道？ It is not its strength is powerful, but was it once led one time ‚armistice to make treaties of alliance’! 不是其实力多么强大,而是其曾经主导了一次‘弭兵会盟’！ After King You of Zhou beacon-fire under the Heavens play feudal lord, under the Heavens collapsed on Rites and Music, under the Heavens various countries, go on a punitive expedition against mutually unceasingly, people have no means to make a living. Does the under the Heavens time at the war, have the chaos caused by war frequently, the what kind of chaotic time? 周幽王烽火天下戏诸侯后,天下就礼乐崩坏了,天下各国,相互征伐不断,民不聊生。天下时刻在战争,时刻有着战乱,何等混乱的时代？ But Xiang Xu, in Song State , inviting the 14 country to come to make treaties of alliance, acknowledged that Chu State and position of Jin State overlord, coordination various countries reached the agreement, hence the armistice, in other words, the retired soldier, does not go to war hence. 而向戌,就在宋国,邀请了十四国前来会盟,承认楚国、晋国霸主之位,协同各国达成协议,至此弭兵,也就是说,至此休兵,不打仗了。 The Central Plain 14 country, makes treaties of alliance after the this time armistice, again has not presented the war, more than ten years, an Central Plain grand earth blade soldier had not moved. what kind of great achievements? 中原十四国,从这次弭兵会盟之后,再也没有出现过战争,十几年了,中原大地一次刀兵都没动过。何等的丰功伟业？ Meanwhile, outside the Central Plain, Wu State and Yue State are war-torn, massacres mutually, endless. 同时,中原之外,吴国、越国还饱受战争之苦,相互残杀,无止无休。 Contrasts under the Heavens, this Central Plain grand earth, respects all incomparably about Xiang Xu, Central Plain countries, regardless of where, so long as Xiang Xu goes, is an honored guest, even various countries invited Xiang Xu to go for the officer, but Xiang Xu had not actually left Song State one step. 对比天下,这中原大地,对向戌无不尊敬无比,中原各国,无论哪里,只要向戌前往,都为上宾,甚至各国邀请向戌前去为官,可向戌却一直没有离开宋国一步。 Because, Xiang Xu is also Zi surname, Zi surname Xiang, with Kong Qiu and Song King one ancestral temple. 因为,向戌也是子姓,子姓向氏,与孔丘、宋王共一座祖庙。 Hates to leave one's native land, in Song State , is Sea-Calming Divine Needle existence. 故土难离,在宋国,一直是定海神针般的存在。 Kong Qiu this time turned over to Song, Song King because, although the ritual has not come to greet, but, Xiang Xu came, it may be said that was grand to the pinnacle. 孔丘此次归宋,宋王虽然因为礼没来迎接,但,向戌前来,可谓是隆重到了极致。 „In the country, can have this Great Sage, is really commendable, I have not thought, can in my Zi surname juniors, be have Great Dao saints and sages, my Zi surname is honored, the good fortune of my Song State !” Immediately Xiang Xu laughs held. “乡野之中,才能出此大贤,真是难能可贵,我也没想到,能在我子姓子弟之中,能出一位大道圣贤,我子姓荣幸,我宋国之幸！”向戌顿时大笑的捧了一下。 „High Officer Xiang was polite!” Kong Qiu shows a faint smile. “向大夫客气了！”孔丘微微一笑。 „Kong Qiu, you can return to Song, Xiang Xu was happy, come, walks, walks, walks, my already holds the banquet, and other Kong Qiu you!” Xiang Xu immediately warm grabs the hand of Kong Qiu. “孔丘,你能回宋,向戌高兴,来,走,走,走,我已经摆好宴席,就等孔丘你了！”向戌顿时热情的来抓住孔丘的手。 Kong Qiu sees Xiang Xu to be warm, does not have to conflict. 孔丘见向戌热情,也没有过于抵触。 Nods, Kong Qiu stepped the carriage with Xiang Xu, together to Xiang Xu your family place. 点了点头,孔丘随着向戌踏上了马车,一同到了向戌府上。 Xiang Xu receives the bride personally, naturally some massive officials accompany. But the Kong Qiu students, naturally received giving favored treatment. 向戌亲迎,自然有大量官员随同。而孔丘的学生们,自然受到了优待。 Although Kong Qiu felt the enthusiasm. But, Kong Qiu the disciple is going to the father past mansion, Shuliang He, because went to the Lu State development, Song State house already damaged. 虽然孔丘感受到了热情。但,孔丘还是着弟子前往父亲昔日的府邸,叔梁纥因为去了鲁国发展,宋国的住宅早已破败不堪了。 But, broken, is family/home Ah! 但,再破,也是家啊！ Kong Qiu student naturally careful sweeps clear it, there are Immortal disciple, unceasingly its repair. 孔丘学生自然小心的将其清扫一番,又有仙人弟子,不断将其修葺。 When Kong Qiu goes to Xiang Xu your family place to feast, the Kong Qiu house on already restores. 在孔丘前往向戌府上赴宴的时候,孔丘住宅就已经修缮好了。 Xiang Xu your family place. 向戌府上。 Xiang Xu is quite warm to Kong Qiu. And to a people introduction. 向戌对孔丘极为热情。并且对众人一番介绍。 „Kong Qiu, you may know, who this is?” Xiang Xu points at old man officials to say with a smile. “孔丘,你可知道,这位是谁？”向戌指着一个老者官员笑道。 Old man officials, is not conspicuous, but the complexion is quite genial. 那老者官员,并不显眼,但面色却极为和善。 „This is?” Kong Qiu curious say/way. “这位是？”孔丘好奇道。 „Old Obsolete Qi Guanzheng! Past and Shuliang He was eight does obeisance the best friend! Mister Kong, I called you Kong Qiu with great courage, but was good?” The old man feels the beard to say with a smile. “老朽亓官正！昔日和叔梁纥是八拜至交！孔先生,我斗胆叫你一声孔丘,可好？”那老者摸着胡子笑道。 „Qi Guanzheng? Originally is Uncle Qi Guan! Kong Qiu was courteous!” Kong Qiu immediately slightly a ritual. “亓官正？原来是亓官伯父！孔丘有礼了！”孔丘顿时微微一礼。 „Hahaha, good, good, good, Shuliang He, is the good good fortune, lives this Qilin!” Qi Guanzheng helps up Kong Qiu to say with a smile immediately. “哈哈哈,好,好,好,叔梁纥,可是好福气啊,生此麟儿！”亓官正顿时扶起孔丘笑道。 „Ashamed! The uncle erroneous approved!” Kong Qiu shakes the head to say with a smile. “惭愧！伯父谬赞了！”孔丘摇了摇头笑道。 „It is not erroneous to praise, your reputation, already spread from Lu State, my Song State also is completely your given name Ah!” Qi Guanzheng says with a smile. “可不是谬赞,你的名声,已经从鲁国传出了,我宋国也尽是你的大名啊！”亓官正笑道。 „Some Bo name/reputation, insufficient are to praise!” Kong Qiu modest say/way. “些许博名,不足为赞！”孔丘谦虚道。 „Kong Qiu, I heard, in the past Shuliang He and Qi Guanzheng, but decided children to kiss, testified by two pieces of concentric jade!” Xiang Xu said with a smile. “孔丘,我可是听说了,当年叔梁纥与亓官正,可是定了一份儿女亲,更以两块同心玉作证的！”向戌笑道。 „Uh!” Kong Qiu knits the brows slightly. “呃！”孔丘微微皱眉。 „In the past, I and Shuliang He, it may be said that were the Life and Death best friends, the concentric jade, I also had the collection, Kong Qiu, your family's concentric jade, can bring?” Qi Guanzheng looks to Kong Qiu, in the eye flashes through an anticipation. “当年,我和叔梁纥,可谓是生死至交,同心玉,我也有珍藏,孔丘,你家的同心玉,可带来了？”亓官正看向孔丘,眼中闪过一股期待。 In the anticipation, Qi Guanzheng takes out the same place and Yan gives Kong Qiu exactly the same jade pendant, but, above that jade pendant, seems has had the breakage, by again cementation. 期待中,亓官正取出一块与颜氏交给孔丘一模一样的玉佩,不过,那玉佩之上,好似有过破损,被重新粘接而起的。 Perhaps, Qi Guanzheng, taking care this jade well, had not just repaired some time ago. 或许,亓官正,并没有好好的保管此玉,不久前刚刚修复的。 Kong Qiu knits the brows slightly, but, nods. 孔丘微微皱眉,但,还是点了点头。 Nearby student Yan Hui, respectful handing over a jade box. 一旁学生颜回,恭敬的递上一个玉盒。 In the jade box, is the jade pendant of Shuliang He collection, afterward gave the jade pendant that Yan collects, Kong Qiu the is luminous smooth, clearly, Shuliang He and Yan jade pendant extremely attaches great importance, often grasps in the hand tried to find out, touches are too many, even more supple bright water sleek/moist. 玉盒之中,正是叔梁纥珍藏的玉佩,后来交给颜氏珍藏的玉佩,孔丘的这枚更是光亮柔润,很明显,叔梁纥、颜氏对此玉佩极为重视,时常抓在手中摸索,以至于摸的太多,越发柔亮水润。 „Hahahaha, that right, concentric jade, this is our certificates, Kong Qiu, this is I and your father sets together, I have three females, now the eldest daughter and second daughter already got married, was only left over the present daughter, the daughter also just crossed the ji ritual, can the marriage, your come, just! Just completes me and your father's wish!” Qi Guanzheng said with a smile immediately. “哈哈哈哈,那就没错了,同心玉,这是我们的凭证,孔丘,这可是我和你父亲一同定下的啊,我有三女,如今长女、次女已经出嫁了,只剩下如今的小女了,小女也刚刚过了笄礼,可以嫁娶了,你此来,刚好！刚好完成我和你爹的心愿！”亓官正顿时笑道。 Immediately a Qi Guanzheng opens the mouth, in great hall, various officials anticipates looks to Kong Qiu. 亓官正一开口,大殿之中,一众官员顿时期待的看向孔丘。 Naturally, the Kong Qiu students also saw, some young officials, actually on the face reveal the ugly color, but, in numerous old officials stares, lowers the head, does not dare to open the mouth. 当然,孔丘学生们也看到了,一些年轻的官员,却纷纷脸上露出难看之色,但,在一众年老官员一瞪眼中,纷纷低下头,不敢开口。 Kong Qiu looks at Qi Guanzheng, slightly bitterly smiled and said: „Perhaps Sir Qi Guan, some incident you do not know, below Kong Qiu, the this life cultivation immortal, will not wait on the politics, fears entire life will be impoverished, has no right without the potential, more attentive study knowledge, has no interest in have scruples other, is actually not matches good!” 孔丘看着亓官正,微微苦笑道:“亓官大人,恐怕有一事你不知道,在下孔丘,此生不会修行长生,不会侍政,一生恐会清贫,无权无势,更用心钻研学问,无心顾忌其它,却不是良配！” „Uh?” Qi Guanzheng stares slightly. “呃？”亓官正微微一愣。 Nearby Xiang Xu brow selects, immediately breaks Kong Qiu saying: „Kong Qiu!” 一旁向戌眉头一挑,顿时打断孔丘道:“孔丘！” „High Officer Xiang?” Kong Qiu looks to Xiang Xu. “向大夫？”孔丘看向向戌。 „Perhaps you do not know that Hahaha, the Qi Guan big families' daughter, Qi Guanchi, is my Song State first beautiful woman, no, the entire area south of Yellow River's first beautiful woman is not overrated, just the ji ritual, in the Qi Guan big families, some countless people went forward to act as a matchmaker, can from the Qi Guan big families, line up the Lu State Ah! so beautiful woman, only then your excellency entitled, you are assigning/life of Ah! parents” Xiang Xu say with a smile immediately. “你恐怕不知道吧,哈哈哈,亓官大人家的小女,亓官赤,可是我宋国第一美女,不,整个中原第一美女也不为过,刚刚笄礼,亓官大人家里,就有无数人上前说媒,可以从亓官大人家,一直排队到鲁国啊！如此美女,也只有阁下才有资格啊,你们是父母之命啊！”向戌顿时笑道。 Xiang Xu wants to keep Song State Kong Qiu. 向戌想要将孔丘留在宋国。 Said directly, definitely fell below, this time, studied the Kong Qiu situation specially, knew that Qi Guanzheng and Shuliang He made, decide the doubly-related parents-in-law, Xiang Xu immediately the great happiness. This Qi Guanzheng is the own subordinate, just, Xiang Xu convinced Qi Guanzheng personally. 直接说,肯定落于下成了,这一次,特意研究了孔丘的情况,得知亓官正和叔梁纥有约,定儿女亲家,向戌顿时大喜。这亓官正是自己的下属,刚好,向戌亲自说服亓官正。 Qi Guanzheng then found does not know that which jade pendant in the past throws, only to coordinate Xiang Xu, can leave behind Kong Qiu. 亓官正这才找到了当年不知丢哪的玉佩,只为了配合向戌,能将孔丘留下。 First appeals! Educates with reason again! 先动之以情！再晓之以理！ But, Kong Qiu this is, rejection? 可是,孔丘这是,拒绝了？ „High Officer Xiang, Uncle Qi Guan good intention, Kong Qiu declined with thanks, is only, Kong Qiu Great Dao, feared wholeheartedly delayed Miss Qi Guan!” Kong Qiu shakes the head to say with a smile. “向大夫,亓官伯父的好意,孔丘心领了,只是,孔丘一心大道,怕耽搁了亓官姑娘！”孔丘摇了摇头笑道。 Qi Guanzheng immediately complexion one stiff, does not know how to say. 亓官正顿时脸色一僵,不知如何说。 „Hahahahaha, the marital important matter, is not anxious, is not anxious, then said again, the life of parents, how could does violate at will? Then said again, come, we respect Kong Qiu one cup!” Xiang Xu raises glass to say with a smile immediately. “哈哈哈哈哈,婚姻大事,不急,不急,回头再说,父母之命,岂能随意违背？回头再说,来,我们敬孔丘一杯！”向戌顿时举杯笑道。 „Mr. Kong Qiu, please!” various officials accompanies Xiang Xu to propose a toast. “孔丘先生,请！”一众官员纷纷随同向戌敬酒。 „Many thanks everyone/various receives cordially!” Kong Qiu to a people ritual, was drinking one cup. “多谢诸位款待！”孔丘对着众人一礼,喝了一杯。 „Kong Qiu, you are also Zi surname, our altogether there is one ancestor, Great King knows that you came back, to welcome a guest to welcome, but, in ceremony/etiquette disagreed, made me greet, making me apologize for Great King!” Xiang Xu raises glass to propose a toast to say. “孔丘,你也是子姓,我们都共有一个祖先,大王知道你回来了,早就扫榻以迎了,只是,于礼不和,才让我来迎接,让我代大王赔礼！”向戌举杯敬酒道。 „Many thanks everyone/various attaches great importance, this time, the mound returned to Song, to complete my father last wish, worshipped the ancestor, to console the spirit of my deceased father!” Kong Qiu drank one cup of said solemnly. “多谢诸位重视,此次,丘回宋,也是为了完成家父遗愿,祭拜先祖,以告慰先父之灵！”孔丘喝了一杯郑重道。 „Ancestor worship?” The Xiang Xu look moves. “祭祖？”向戌神色一动。 „Kong Qiu, the under the Heavens situation, you are also clear now, Old Obsolete was also old, does not know that also how long can protect Song State , is good because of the Song State descendants, had/left your Great Sage, the Xiang Xu sincere request, Kong Qiu whether to keep Song State , serves the ancestor? Xiang Xu promised you here, you in Song State one day, must for Song State heaviest Venerate!” Xiang Xu sets out, serious ritual. “孔丘,如今天下形势,想必你也清楚,老朽也年迈了,不知还能护住宋国多久,好在宋国子孙,出了你这位大贤,向戌诚恳请求,孔丘可否留在宋国,侍奉先祖？向戌在此向你保证,你在宋国的一天,必为宋国最重之供奉！”向戌起身,郑重一礼。 Under this ritual, all around officials salutes in abundance. 这一礼下,四周官员纷纷行礼。 At this moment, the feast hall changes is quite solemn and respectful, is asking Kong Qiu to stay behind. 这一刻,宴厅变的极为肃穆,都在请孔丘留下。 The student completely all complexion that Kong Qiu brings changes, but, eventually, no one has talked too much. 孔丘带来的学生尽皆脸色一变,但,终究,谁也没有多嘴。 Kong Qiu knits the brows slightly, Kong Qiu can feel the Xiang Xu great sincerity, it also for the gentleman of true loyal Monarch, but, Kong Qiu is clearer, in Song State tranquil below, is turbulent, various Zi surname clans contradictory unceasingly, Song State , is not the place of constant engaging in scholarship. Without the Lu State environment. 孔丘微微皱眉,孔丘能感受到向戌的极大诚意,其也为真正的忠君之士,但,孔丘更明白,在宋国平静的下面,波涛汹涌,子姓各族矛盾不断,宋国,不是常住做学问之地啊。没有鲁国的环境。 Kong Qiu sighed slightly: „Sorry, High Officer Xiang, this matter I have not thought!” 孔丘微微一叹:“抱歉,向大夫,此事我还没想过！” Kong Qiu this was the tactful rejection. 孔丘这是委婉的拒绝了。 This rejection, the Xiang Xu complexion somewhat could not hang, but, in the awkward atmosphere, ended the banquet eventually slowly. 这一拒绝,向戌脸色有些挂不住了,但,终究在尴尬的气氛中,慢慢结束了酒宴。 As soon as the banquet ended, Kong Qiu said goodbye, returns to the father past mansion. 酒宴一结束,孔丘就告辞,回父亲当年的府邸了。 Xiang Xu your family place, the group officer is also one scolds immediately. 向戌府上,顿时群官又是一番数落。 Packed off various officials, Xiang Xu knit the brows the ponder. 送走了一众官员,向戌皱眉沉思。 Kong Qiu does not comply to keep Song State , Xiang Xu does not have happily complies to allow the Kong Qiu ancestor worship. Obviously, one greets the feast well, made parting on bad terms. 孔丘不答应留在宋国,向戌也没有痛快的答应准许孔丘祭祖。显然,好好一场迎接宴,弄的不欢而散。 „Didn't father, you comply with child? Let child get married Qi Guanchi, Qi Guanzheng looked initially I am quite also satisfied, you how, how......!” A young man arrives at Xiang Xu front anxious say/way. “爹,你不是答应孩儿了吗？让孩儿去迎娶亓官赤,亓官正当初看我也极为满意啊,你怎么,怎么……！”一个年轻男子走到向戌面前焦急道。 Xiang Xu coldly looked at the eye: „Qi Guanzheng this old fox, is not satisfies about you, is satisfies about me!” 向戌冷冷的看了眼:“亓官正这个老狐狸,不是对你满意,是对我满意！” „It is not same......!” “可不是一样……！” „Snort, has neither learning nor skill, you have a look at that Kong Qiu, has a look at you again, the age is bigger than Kong Qiu, unexpectedly is innocent.” Xiang Xu stares to say. “哼,不学无术,你看看那孔丘,再看看你,年岁比孔丘还大,居然还不懂事。”向戌瞪眼道。 „I, no matter, that Qi Guanchi, I must marry, if Qi Guanzheng marries Kong Qiu Qi Guanchi, I go to his home daily noisy, also has, no one want to snatch the woman who I have a liking for!” The young man hates the sound said. “我不管,那亓官赤,我非娶不可,亓官正要是将亓官赤嫁给孔丘,我就天天去他家里闹,还有,谁也别想抢我看上的女人！”年轻男子恨声道。 ps: The historical knowledge, Song State has twice armistices to make treaties of alliance, failed for the first time quickly, the second time, is Song State's High Officer Xiang Xu one facilitates, forms the Central Plain 40 years not to have the war, the merit in the state. ps:历史小知识,宋国有两次弭兵会盟,第一次很快失败了,第二次,就是宋国大夫向戌一手促成的,形成中原四十年没有战争,功在社稷。 Today goes out a little matter, renewed lately, excused me! 今天出门有点事,更新迟了点,见谅！