Confucius and Ji Pingzi are also old acquaintances, and when they meet this time, there is a feeling of reunion after a long absence.

In the past, he often came to read books, and he was also called by Ji Pingzi a few times. Other than that! also did something for him, that is, the rehearsal, which helped Ji Pingzi a lot.

If it weren't for Yang Hu's bad work behind his back, Confucius would have been out of office a long time ago.

Ji Pingzi is relatively wise. But after all, he is a big man and plays a pivotal role. If Confucius is bent on being promoted to be an official, no one dares to oppose it. But? After the Yang Tiger made it bad, Confucius at that time had no face. If that's the case, it means that he Ji Pingzi has no face. So! He deliberately distanced himself from Confucius.

It is precisely for this reason that Confucius was reluctant to come to Ji Pingzi's house again, preferring not to read books rather than come.

What is the point of being humiliated and looked down upon once every time you come?

It is precisely because of the bad behind Yang Hu that Confucius is unwilling to become a scholar or a Confucian scholar. But? Under the persecution of life, after he left Ji Pingzi's house, he had to continue to be a Confucian scholar and work hard to earn money. And then! Determined to change.

When he left the state of Lu, Confucius swore an oath and decided not to be a Confucian again. So! After returning from the Song Kingdom, there was no hope of running a private school, and he would rather rest at home than work as a Confucian student. Qi Guan's family persuaded him, but he was reprimanded by him.

But fate is so tricky of people, and real life is so helpless. Confucius had to participate in the feast again and walk out of the way.

Only out of office! Only to be an official! Only by taking the money can you live. You can't survive without the people's taxes.

And also! If you are not famous, no matter how talented you are, you will not be favored. You don't have fame, you just have talent to learn, you can't recruit students, and no one believes you.

If you are famous, you may not be talented, and you may be better than others.

Confucius was forced to come out in reluctance, also to increase his popularity.

In the past, he had a certain popularity, but that popularity was not good. Because! The identity is too low, and he is a Confucian student. To put it mildly, he is a trumpet for funerals.

And now! He wants to be famous as a sergeant. Only when he is famous as a sergeant can he recruit students. Even! Not only can we recruit students from the Lu country, but also students from all countries in the Great Zhou world.

Ji Pingzi is sleek and old-fashioned, talking with Fang Jishi and Confucius in one against two, one is not offended, and the other is not cold.

Fang Jishi tried to keep humming as much as possible, and gave the opportunity to Confucius. Confucius did not disappoint him, he was polite and courteous, and talked to Ji Pingzi. The atmosphere at the scene was quite harmonious.

After a while, a retainer in charge came over and said a few words to Ji Pingzi.

Ji Pingzi nodded and waved his arm at the retainers.

At the front desk, all the people who came to participate in the banquet arrived. Backstage, the food and drinks in the kitchen are ready. Just as he spoke, the banquet began.

In fact! Those who participated in the feast, those who traveled far away, came in advance. Only those who are nearby have come here temporarily today. So! In the middle of the morning, everyone who should have come came.

"Let's go over there!" Ji Pingzi stood up and beckoned.

And then! Walking in front, leading the two to the secondary hall.

After gathering with the dignitaries in the second-level hall, he led these people to the first-level hall to observe the banquet.

It's still the same old thing, and the ritual must be held first. The so-called feasting ceremony, that is, Ji Pingzi, the big leader, has to make an important speech.

The content of the speech is a prescribed routine, that is, all those who come to participate in the banquet are required to communicate with each other and recommend talents.

The purpose of the feast is not to invite these "poor hangers" to eat, but! Recommend talents.

But! I don't know when the food has slowly changed its taste, and it has become a day for the poor to eat and drink for nothing.

It has become a legal "public money eating and drinking day".

The cost of the diner was ostensibly borne by Ji Pingzi's family. In fact! It is all borne by the finance of Lu State. To put it bluntly, it is all borne by the people of Lu State, and it is supported by the people's taxes.

After Ji Pingzi finished speaking, he pulled Fang Jishi forward to speak.

Under the attention of everyone, Fang Jishi had to give a short speech.

First of all! It's an official tone. And then! Pulled Confucius to the front desk and introduced: "I recommend it to everyone! His name is Kongqiu! In the Song Kingdom! He was called Confucius! Right now! In our country of Lu, he is also respected as Confucius. Now him! A private school was also opened. Such talents! We have to reuse it! Isn't it? So! In the spirit of responsibility, you should actively recommend talents to Dr. Ji! Today! I recommend Confucius! ”

"Good!"

"Good!"

"Good!"

Ji Pingzi and others took the lead in applauding.

Under the leadership of Dr. Ji, everyone cheered.

At the end of the observation ceremony, the banquet officially began. The servants of the Ji Mansion began to get busy, lining up to serve food in the dining hall.

Fang Jishi and the others followed behind Ji Pingzi and went to the secondary hall. Over there! It's ready to be served. But! There are not so many dishes, they are all high-quality products.

Everyone sat down to drink tea first, and waited for the dishes of the banquet on the other side of the first-level hall to be almost served, and then it began.

Ji Pingzi didn't go to the back hall, and kept sitting in the seat of the first master. Fang Jishi's seat is on his lower side, in the seat of your guest.

On this occasion, Confucius's status was very humble, and he was placed in the back row, far away from the square cornerstone.

Dinner! Lu Zhaogong sent someone over and sent two carts of good wine. And then! Ask Ji Pingzi: Did Kong Qiu participate in the feast?

Ji Pingzi's face changed slightly, but he still nodded and whispered: "It's here!" Over there! ”

"Him?" When the envoy saw Confucius, he looked surprised and asked, "Is he sitting in the VIP seat?" ”

"I'm going to directly bring him out as an official! He's a talent. Ji Pingzi said quietly.

In fact! He knew Lu Zhaogong's intention in sending the wine. Sending wine is a starting point, and it is true to send someone to inquire whether Confucius has participated in the banquet.

"Go back and tell Lu Gong! Confucius has been hired by Dr. Ji. ”

Fang Jishi interjected on the side: "Doctor Ji saw that Confucius was a talent, and he had already specially promoted him. Isn't it? There are no more taxi seats, just sit in VIP seats! Please rest assured! All talents, Dr. Ji will reuse! ”

"Holes? Confucius? Kong Qiu called 'Son'? The envoy asked incredulously.

"In Qufu City, Kong Qiu has long been called a son!" Ji Pingzi said quietly again.

"There's Dr. Ji here! Blessed is Lu Gong! Blessed is the country of Lu! The envoy said shyly.

(End of chapter)