Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 451 Kong Guang
Su Guang returned in a great hurry.

They left in a hurry.

He simply led the young people of the new kingdom on a tour of the Qi state and the coastal areas of the Central Plains, allowing them to witness the prosperity and flourishing of the various Xia states and instilling in them confidence in the future.
They then set off on their journey back to Yinzhou, carrying a ship full of new breeds and livestock.

His relatives and friends are still very reluctant to see him go.

Among them, Su Guang's cousin tried to persuade him to stay:
"How can being the ruler of a remote, small country compare to being a subject of a powerful nation?"

"Although your parents passed away early, allowing you to travel the world without any worries, their graves still need to be looked after by you, their descendant."

"When the Duke of Zhou and the Duke of Tai were enfeoffed, they only arranged for their descendants to go to Lu and Qi... Why don't you pass on that so-called Marquis of Xinxiang to someone else, keep your hometown, and stop taking risks!"

Even in the eyes of the Qi people,

This so-called "Marquis of Xinxiang" is not worth mentioning.

After all these years,

Through maritime trade, the State of Qi has opened up a considerable amount of land overseas and acquired a great deal of wealth.

Although the people of Qi still faced difficulties due to the rugged terrain of Japan, the overall development was still stable and positive, and the confidence of the Chinese people was rising day by day, filled with expectations for the future.

During these two years, the Wu Kingdom in Southeast Asia unexpectedly welcomed a monarch with abnormally developed features, who defied the traditions of his ancestors and showed signs of revitalization, causing some concern among the Qi people.

But so far, this isn't a problem.

“I have an inescapable responsibility to the people of the new land; I cannot only care about my own wealth and status.”

Upon hearing his brother's words, Su Guang revealed a sorrowful expression.

But he still refused her.

“Newborn children have only just learned to walk and don’t even know the written language of the Chinese people… Teaching our descendants and educating the barbarians is more important than guarding the graves of our ancestors!”

Those who cling to decay,

It will eventually decay.

People,

We must continue moving forward and looking ahead.

After all,

Su Guang turned and left, and the sailors raised the sails.

Meanwhile, Lu Peng and other Japanese devils watched from the port as Su Guang boarded the ship and sailed away into the distance.

They thought to themselves:
I really hope we can meet a few more times.
The wind and frost at sea,

Please be gentle and do not excessively harm those gentlemen who leave their homeland to explore new frontiers.

……

So, are you also going on a long trip for a while?

Shortly after Su Guang left, the city of Chang'an, adorned with flowers and filled with song and dance, was bustling with activity.
He Bo continued to deceive the young man in front of him with the same words he had used to fool many people.

"Yes."

"There is something very important, but I have been putting it off."

"The preparations are almost complete, and it's best not to delay any longer."

He Bo nodded and spoke to the other person, then subtly pulled his sleeve out of their hand.

Kong Guang was so preoccupied with his disappointment that he didn't notice the action that would definitely hurt him.

"Will we ever see each other again?" He looked up, reluctant to look at He Bo, his clear eyes reflecting a handsome figure.

"Even if we never see each other again, I will still be very happy."

He Bo simply replied to him indifferently.

So Kong Guang sadly hummed twice and personally saw off this friend whom he had only known for a short time but whom he liked very much.

Others, upon hearing of this, also made a fuss and followed Kong Guang, wanting to know who it was that could be so highly regarded by a descendant of Confucius, the son of the Grand Tutor, and the future Marquis of Baocheng.

When I saw He Bo's face,
Those people couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder he's so charming; he's a handsome gentleman!"

Considering Kong Guang's identity and admiring He Bo's appearance, they extended a hand of friendship to him:
"Stay in Chang'an, and we can recommend you for an official position so you can enjoy a life of wealth and honor."

He Bo simply ignored them. He said to Kong Guang, who was reluctantly approaching, "If you really want to be friends with me and maintain a long-term friendship, you'd better be smart and stop associating with shady people."

Kong Guang's eyes widened, and he first answered He Bo's first request:
“I was born into the Confucius family and am a descendant of Confucius. I received strict discipline and education from a young age. My elders often praised my diligence in studying. How can I not be considered intelligent?”

Then he said:
“These people who came with me to see you off are all sons of kings and nobles, not ignorant and uncouth country folk.”

Hearing this, He Bo shook his head. "What the eyes see is not necessarily true; what the ears hear is not necessarily true."

"Many things cannot be known in their true form without experiencing and verifying them personally."

He patted Kong Guang on the shoulder and said, "That's all I have to say. You'd better take care of yourself."

"Do not tarnish the reputation of our ancestors or the glory of our family."

Kong Guang instinctively straightened his chest, "I would never do anything to dishonor my family!"

He is the fourteenth generation descendant of Confucius.

He is a person who has received praise from countless elders and attention from countless peers!
In the current era where the emperor "exclusively honors Confucianism,"

Even though he appeared refined, studious, and uninterested in politics, he had already been recognized and recommended by others, destined to enter the court and sit in that prestigious seat in the front row.

This is the main reason why others are so enthusiastic, surrounding Kong Guang and doing what he loves to do with him;

This is also the main reason why He Bo, a ghost who loves making friends and playing around with people, rarely stays by my side and I have never had a deep conversation with him.

At this time,

Confucius's descendants have not yet enjoyed the unparalleled "privileges" that later generations would enjoy.
After all, when Emperor Xuan was on the throne, he was still using the approach of "mixing the ways of kings and hegemons."
Since the current emperor ascended the throne, he has expressed his undisguised favoritism and affection for Confucianism.

Even so,
Confucianism still enjoys a nominal orthodox status, and forces that challenge and undermine it, both openly and covertly, still exist and attract many followers.

Moreover, it was influenced by the legacy of the pre-Qin period.
Even the descendants of Confucius dared not consider themselves "superior" and focused on practical matters rather than abstract ones.

The teachings of their ancestors still reside in their hearts.

They still follow the teachings of their ancestors.

Therefore, Kong Guang believed that he was a very good person.

Even though he felt an instant connection with He Bo, a gentleman who greatly admired his erudition and handsome appearance, but could not receive the same response, Kong Guang did not become angry or try to intimidate him. Instead, he only wanted to use his sincere intentions to "influence" the other party.

Many people also believe that Kong Guang is a very good person.

When he showed warmth and friendliness to He Bo, a lowly outsider, and the latter responded calmly and without getting angry or giving up, they felt even more that Kong Guang was a true gentleman!
unfortunately,

Father, like son.

Some things are not something that we can take for granted or assume to be the way they should be, just because we think they are.

"He's a bookworm."

"If this had happened decades ago, he could have enjoyed happy days both before and after his death."

"If he doesn't live long enough, he will be able to preserve his clean reputation."

"But the world is like this now..."

I wish him good luck!

The ghosts and spirits who returned to the underworld said this.

The old ghost, who was curious as to why the ghosts and gods didn't bother with Kong Guang, looked thoughtful after hearing this.

He still didn't quite understand the concerns of many wise men in the underworld about the future of the Han Dynasty in the mortal world.
But since so many wise people harbor concerns and dissatisfaction with the actions of the current emperor since his ascension to the throne,

That must be a problem with the Han Dynasty!
"By inheriting the legacy of their ancestors, Liu Shi and his son could serve as emperors for two more generations."

"But by the third generation, no one could predict what the state of the Han dynasty would look like."

He Bo patted his robes, stood up, and said, "Very well!"

"Before the situation deteriorates to the point of the late Xia dynasty, I'd better go to the plateau and drink some Yangtze River water!"

"You all stay here and do your work well, don't move around. I'll go over there and bring you back some yaks and antelopes!"

The dead below all agreed.

When you look up again, you can only see the silhouette left by the ghost.

(End of this chapter)