Later, Confucius took advantage of the opportunity of the conclusion of the Covenant between the two countries to force Qi to return the previously occupied land in Wenyang (now southwest of Tai 'an City, Shandong Province). In this way, qi's plot failed, Confucius recovered his lost land without a single soldier, and his brave and humble political ability was appreciated.
(Confucius)
After coming back, Confucius' status rose again, and he became an agent. Two years later, with his acquiescence, he began to weaken the power of Sun Shu and the three doctors of Lu, that is, to "demote the three capitals".
This incident hurt Uncle Sun, whose wall was successfully demolished, and his family was a loyal opposition.
In addition, the State of Qi was afraid that the State of Lu would become stronger and tried every means to alienate Confucius and Lu Junhe. Lujun was fascinated by eighty beautiful women sent by Qi, and he had no intention to deal with state affairs. However, Ji Sun hated Confucius for "falling into the three capitals", so he sacrificed meat to Confucius and suppressed and insulted Confucius. Confucius thought that the monarch meant the same thing, so he left his hometown and began to travel around the world.
Confucius came to Weiguo at that time, and Wei Linggong, the king of Weiguo, received him grandly on the surface. In fact, instead of letting Confucius interfere in state affairs, he asked Confucius to set up museums, give lectures and teach manners in the suburbs of the capital. At this time, Nanzi, a beautiful politician, was in charge of the state affairs of Wei. Although Nanzi has a bad reputation, Wei Linggong especially loves Nanzi, and all opinions should follow Nanzi's meaning.
It is said that Nanzi was having an affair with the son of Song Dynasty. Instead of stopping him, Wei Linggong indulged Nanzi and told his son to go to Tao Di to see Nanzi. When Wei Linggong's prince Kuaiqin learned about Nanzi's adultery, he consulted with his courtiers and took the opportunity to assassinate Nanzi. As a result, Yang soon saw Nanzi, was fascinated by Nanzi's beauty, regretted it, did not act, but was discovered by Nanzi, and the prince was forced to flee.
It can be seen that Nanzi was in the position of defending the country.
(Nanzi)
Nanzi heard that Confucius was knowledgeable and advocated governing the country by courtesy. He admired Confucius' talent and asked to meet him. But Confucius was forced to agree under the pressure of people under the eaves. At this time, Lutz, who was born in honesty and frankness, was afraid that the teacher's reputation would be damaged, so he discouraged Confucius from going.
Confucius sighed twice and went to meet with dignity.
When Nanzi asked about the meaning of "my fair lady, a gentleman is good at walking", Confucius replied: "a gentleman is good at walking, but he should be polite." Nanzi asked again, "There are 300 poems in The Book of Songs, all of which are related to the love between men and women in Dachuan." Confucius replied arrogantly: "The Book of Songs has 300 poems, which are full of deep feelings and no evil thoughts."
What a brilliant insight this is. What a "courtesy" and "no evil thoughts" let us see a chivalrous, soft-hearted, upright and noble soul.