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Chapter 4: Prime Minister Gongsun Cao

In 1044 BC, after King Wu of Zhou destroyed Shang, King Wu of Zhou appointed his younger brother Ji Shi in Yan land, which was officially established for Duke Zhao of Yan.

Since the establishment of Yan State, it has been at the forefront of resisting the invasion of nomadic peoples such as Shanrong, Xiongnu and Donghu in the northeast. In Ji Kang's original world, until the destruction of Yan State more than 40 years later, the army of Yan State was still fighting with the Xiongnu and Donghu in the north until its demise.

Ji Kang's highest position in his previous life was only the head of Yizhengke Township. Although he was also a history fan, he knew very little about the history of Yan State and did not feel too much at that time.

But when I came to this world for no reason and my identity was the Prince of Yan, Prince Kang, I felt the tragic dynasty of the entire Yan Dynasty.

For most of the 800-year history, this dynasty did not participate in the civil wars of the Central Plains countries. Instead, it was setting off territory for the Central Plains dynasty to the north or northeast.

You can call him stupid, you can call him stupid, and you can even laugh at this dynasty. But you must always remember that at the last moment when this dynasty fell, you have not forgotten the responsibility of your country, and still guard the Central Plains with all your heart and responsibilities without letting foreign races invade the slightest.

As soon as the boss entered Ji Kang's house, he felt a wave of heat coming.

"Young Master, this kang is so good. This winter, I haven't suffered as much as I did in previous years." Ji Mao looked at Ji Kang, who was playing with Wangcai on the kang.

"A little thing can't be as elegant as a god. Ji Bo is the prime minister Gongsun Cao, where did the news come from?"

"Yes, young master. I admire you very much! The chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Su Qing came from news that Prime Minister Gongsun Cao would like to meet you at Mingyue Tower the day after tomorrow."

"good."

Restaurants and hotels in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad, should leave the best rooms for the most powerful or rich guests.

Of course, the same is true for Mingyue Tower.

When Ji Kang walked into this exquisitely decorated and elegant room, he saw a tall, white-haired old man carrying him, opening the window to look at the street view of Jidu outside.

"Boy Ji Kang, pay a visit to the Prime Minister."

Ji Kang bowed to the old man.

"Young Master Ji Kang, the old minister can't bear this gift for you!"

The old man standing in front of the window slowly turned around and said.

"If you are the prime minister, you still need the prime minister's teachings."

Ji Kang stood up, looked at the old man who turned around and looked at his face with wrinkles, and was constantly looking at him with a wise gaze.

"You are not a simple young man. As a young man, you have a noble status; improving wheat and bean crops will benefit the people and have made contributions to Yan State. The young man asked Su Qing to send a message to make an appointment, so please tell me if you have something to do."

"The prime minister is naturally about the future of the boy. The boy is willing to enfeoff Liaodong but not as a qualifier. Please decide it as soon as possible."

Ji Kang said directly.

Gongsun Cao looked at Ji Kang and sneered twice:

"This is the family affairs of the king and the prince. How dare the old minister decide?"

"The Prime Minister is joking. The Prime Minister has decided once, so he can naturally decide the second time."

"Boy, you're too arrogant."

Gongsun Cao was a little angry and slapped his hands on the table.

Isn’t this a slap in the face? Is there anyone who asks for help? Do you know how to ask for help?

"You are not arrogant. Can you want to ask the prime minister a question? Then the prime minister will decide separately whether you should take care of the kid's affairs."

Gongsun Cao stared at Ji Kang fiercely and said:

"Tell me."

"Boy thinks that the Yan Kingdom is not the king of the world, but you, I and even the people of Yan Kingdom share the world. Do you agree with the prime minister?"

Gongsun Cao was stunned and then understood what Ji Kang meant.

He stood up in surprise and looked at his young child standing in front of him, like a New Year's painting doll, looking at his young child with a pair of clear eyes, unable to speak for a long time.

"Please sit down, please."

"Thank you, Prime Minister."

"Young Master Ji Kang, the old minister also wants to ask you a question?"

"Please ask for inquiries from the minister."

"Not hesitating. What do you think about my regicide?"

"The great-grandson of the prime minister does not tell the fault of his great-grandson. But the boy believes that if he is in the position of prime minister, he will do the same thing as the prime minister in the situation at that time."

"Haha, I never thought that a young man would be better than many people with high crowns and hair in the court! Mr. Ji Kang, you should be my confidant!"

This is my confidant, Ji Kang blinked his eyes.

Looking at the old prime minister who was trembling with his hands slightly and walking slowly in the room.

OK! You are the biggest, you say that your confidant is your confidant.

"Yes! As a scholar, who would like to leave a title of regicide in the history books?"

"But is this my fault?"

"The State of Yan is among the countries in the world. In order to fight against foreign races, Di Hu, since its founding, has always been developing in the north and northeast directions. Among the remaining seven countries in the world today, the national strength has always been weak."

"It was not until your grandfather appeared, and he was determined to be enterprising and recruit talents, that his national strength gradually became stronger."

Looking at the old prime minister who was blushing and invading the memories of the past.

Ji Kang picked up the copper cup filled with rice wine on the table and ate it from afar.

"Under the leadership of your grandfather, from Guo Huai, Zou Yan to Le Yi, Ju Xin, and then to me, who did not work hard! Who did not devote themselves to their efforts!"

"After more than 30 years and two or three generations of efforts, Yan State finally emerged from the predicament and began to become stronger."

"Qin Kai attacked Hu, and expanded its territory to the north for more than 2,000 miles; Le Yi attacked Qi, and went down to Qi for more than 70 cities, and he was about to be accomplished. I never thought that your great-grandfather died of illness and your great-grandfather Ji Lezi ascended the throne."

Looking at Ji Kang, who had begun to get angry and was familiar with this history.

I could only sigh softly: "God doesn't bless Yan."

"Yes! God doesn't bless Yan, God doesn't bless Yan!"

"After your great-grandfather ascended the throne, he ignored the major affairs of the country and forced Le Yi to escape from Zhao State, and kept Zou Yan in prison, causing the defeat of Qi to fail. As the prime minister of Yan State, I tried hard to persuade him, but I never thought of your great-grandfather, and he wanted to capture and kill me, and destroyed my whole family."

Gongsun Cao closed his eyes, and seemed to remember the past when he was so lonely and depressed. He was afraid that he would never be able to go home every day when he went to court. He couldn't help but sigh to the sky.

"Although I have selfish intentions, I can't help myself. For Yan State and family, I can only kill the lord. Mr. Ji Kang, can you understand?"

"The prime minister, the boy still said the same thing: the great-grandson does not tell the fault of the great-grandfather. But if the boy was the prime minister at that time, he would have to do what the prime minister did."

"And the boy always thought that if the king of the world could not let his people have enough food and clothing, let his people have a care for their children, and the elderly have a lasting life, and the medical treatment would be cured. Then he would not deserve to be a king, so he would let others do it."

Seeing Ji Kang's talk, Gongsun Cao couldn't believe that this son was a direct descendant of the Ji family.

"So, my son, how do you view the current situation in the world?"

"The old prime minister, since Shang Yang's reform, several generations of kings have worked hard to govern the country and have become the only one to unify the world. Now the Qin king has appointed Fan Sui as prime minister, and our Yan State must be the country that it must win over and use it to restrain Zhao State. If this continues, it will only waste our Yan State's national strength, and it will be in danger!"

Ji Kang didn't want to say anything more, just clicked until it was done.

The muscles on Gongsun Cao's face trembled slightly.

In Ji Kang's previous life, this was a very simple question, but it was like a storm, impacting the old man's heart.

"Young Master, how should I deal with it in Yan State?"

"Long-term: change, enlightenment, enrich the country, and strengthen the army. In the near term, build high walls, accumulate grain, and slow competition for hegemony."

Gongsun Cao sat quietly, thinking carefully about Ji Kang's words, and looking at Ji Kang was like looking at a treasure.

"As for the Chamber of Commerce, I know the wisdom of the young master; now I see the ambition of the young master again. It's really the kindness of your grandfather. It's a pity... It's a pity..."

After looking at Ji Kang, he then slowly closed his eyes and said softly:

"I know the matter of the young master."

Ji Kang slowly stood up, bowed and said:

"Thank you, Prime Minister, please ask the Prime Minister for your business."

After thinking for a moment, looking at Gongsun Cao, he slowly said:

"But today, I also promised that the Prime Minister will be in the prime minister's country. In addition to treason, a hundred years later, the boy will protect the descendants of the prime minister's country and clan for a hundred years."

Gongsun Cao suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Ji Kang with a solemn look on his face.

He stood up slowly and bowed to Ji Kang:
Chapter completed!
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