Zhou Chong pointed to the chair and said, "Sit down, it's not because of your high words. No matter how powerful you call, it's useless. Just because it's reasonable. If I say I don't accept you, you can kill me. You are very skilled in martial arts and don't even take the government seriously. You don't have to worry about ordinary people like me who are powerless."

This was very reasonable. Sikong Ying was stunned for a moment, but she sat down, put the sword on the table, and said angrily: "Tell me."

"I ask you, do you know the story of the robbers crowing and dogs stealing?" Zhou Chong began to "teach and educate people."

The incident of rooster crowing and dog robbery happened when Mengchangjun went to Qin to be the prime minister. When King Zhao of Qin heard that he had a king's sect (lobbyist, he had no talent), he wrote a letter to King Qi, willing to worship Mengchangjun as prime minister. King Qi was afraid of the King of Qin, so he had to send Mengchangjun to Qin. Not only was King Qi afraid of the King of Qin, but even Mengchangjun himself was also afraid of the King of Qin and refused to be the prime minister of Qin.

Qin's methods of talent were consistent, either used by Qin or killed by Qin. King Zhao of Qin decided to keep Mengchangjun first and then slowly soften him. Mengchangjun was afraid and asked the guests for advice. No one could do it. A thief called a dog thief at that time volunteered to sneak into the Qin palace and stole the King of Qin's favorite robe. Mengchangjun presented the robe to King Zhao of Qin's favorite concubine. With the wind beside the pillow, King Zhao of Qin agreed to let him go.

Mengchangjun was afraid that King Zhao of Qin would regret it, so he rushed all the way. When he arrived at Hangu Pass, it happened to be dark. Hangu Pass could not open the door and he could not get out of the door. A diner clenched his throat and learned to crow the chicken. According to Qin's laws, the chicken crowed and opened the city gate, and Mengchangjun was able to escape.

Sikong Ying said with confidence: "There is inevitable that there is an urgent matter in life. Is it impossible to have a skill to protect myself? Although the rooster crows and dog thieves are a trick, it is also a good way to save Mengchangjun from danger." He sighed: "Mengchangjun is really a kind and hero, and there are so many strange people among the diners!" He felt ashamed of these two people for life.

Later generations praised Mengchangjun similar to his words, especially Confucianism, which is a mistake!

Zhou Chong sneered: "This is the reason for the decline of the six Shandong countries."

This sentence was a little mysterious. Sikong Ying was confused and asked in surprise: "How do you say this?"

"The world claims that Mengchangjun can obtain scholars. The soldiers return to them because of the reason, and the soldiers rely on their strength to escape from the Qin Dynasty of tigers and leopards. Alas! Mengchangjun is a heroic ear that is especially the chickens and dogs, and is enough to say that they can get scholars? Otherwise, if they are strong in Qi, they can get a soldier. It is better to face the south and control Qin. How can they take advantage of the chickens and dogs? The reason why the chickens and dogs and dogs are not here when they go out of their door is that this scholar cannot arrive." Zhou Chong chanted.

This is Wang Anshi's "Reading the Biography of Mengchangjun". His evaluation of Mengchangjun can be said to be very unique. In the era of Sikong Ying, people raised their thumbs up and admired them endlessly. Such unique comments are rare. Sikong Ying heard the first time he wanted to refute it, but he was too exhausted to speak.

"Forgive Jiefu! In order to save my life, I have to steal your high opinion." Zhou Chong apologized to Wang Anshi in his heart, and then asked: "As the prime minister of a country, Mengchangjun has as many illegal people as dog thieves among the diners. Isn't he arbitrarily for personal gain? A prime minister of a country is so cruel and the prime minister's mansion has become a nest of dog thieves. The officials below do not follow him. Can the law still exist? Those officials do not do whatever they want, and the people can live a good life?"

After looking at Sikong Ying with a complicated expression, Zhou Chong asked again: "You are a hero in the world and have seen many illegal people and illegal officials. Tell me, is it because there are many illegal officials in Qin State, or are there many illegal officials in Shandong State? The people of Qin State abide by the law, or are the people of Shandong State abide by the law?"

Sikong Ying left the hilt of the sword with his right hand, sighed lightly, and said, "The officials of Qin are law-abiding and honest than the officials of the six Shandong countries. What is more rare is that they do things quickly, never procrastinate or abuse the law. This is indeed something that the six Shandong countries cannot compare with." Asked Zhou Chong, "May I ask the shopkeeper, where is this difference?"

"The ancients said, 'It's okay to die in the morning,' which is really nonsense. I didn't expect that he would be so tempted to be so wise." Zhou Chong praised his spirit of resolving doubts and said, "Isn't the reason obvious? The six kings of Shandong are foolish and mediocre, and many ministers are Mengchangjun, Pingyuanjun, and Chunshenjun, who seek fame and reputation, are in vain and favor, and make a living, and invade the office. How can you not get weaker and weaker?

"Has the six countries in Shandong been in decline from the beginning? Wei Wenhou's reform made Wei prosperous for a while; King Zhao of Yan used Le Yi to almost destroy Qi; King Wei of Qi appointed Zou Ji, and the country's power was greatly promoted; King Dao of Chu appointed Wu Qi to reform, and his military strength was growing. How long has these things been gone? In just a few decades, these once powerful countries no longer exist. They were scared when they heard the name of the strong Qin, and they fled in the wind? Isn't it sad!"

These are real facts and no one can change them. Sikong Ying was speechless.

Zhou Chong changed the subject and said, "In contrast, Qin was originally a weak country, and he did not even have the qualifications to participate in the alliances of the Central Plains. He was regarded as a barbarian country by the six Shandong countries. After Shang Yang's reforms, Qin became stronger and stronger. Although Shang Yang died, the law of Shang Jun was still passed down. The ruler of Qin did not kill him and abandoned his law. This is the wisdom of the ruler of Qin. They knew that only by using Shang Jun's law could Qin become stronger and stronger.

"Mr. Shang advocates the rule of law, acts in accordance with the law, does not favor favoritism, and does not injure the law. The prince violates the law and the common people. If the people have any grievances, they can claim their sufferings. Isn't it good? Although the laws of Qin are strict, they are still very good overall. The laws are complete and have few loopholes. What's even more rare is that since Duke Xiao, Qin is not easy to deal with. They are all outstanding people of a generation, far from being able to compare with the kings of the six kings of Shandong. Do you admit this?"

Sikong Ying sighed, his eyes were dull, and said, "What you said really makes sense, and that's the same. Although we, Sikong Ying, are not just indiscriminates of right and wrong. Your words are very fresh, which makes me feel enlightened."

"This is the statement that later generations overturned the Qin State after overthrowing Confucianism. What's so new?" Zhou Chong was amused in his heart and smiled easily: "Now you know, how foolish you are to kill me! The six countries in Shandong have been afraid of Qin for a long time. Even without me, Zhou Chong, the six countries in Shandong are still no match for Qin."

Sikong Ying stood up, bowed deeply to Zhou Chong, and said sincerely: "Thank you, the shopkeeper for resolving Sikong Ying's doubts and doubts. Sikong Ying is very grateful."

"Hasn't my life been saved?" Zhou Chong breathed a sigh of relief, said something nice, and said, "Sikong is anxious about the country's difficulties, Zhou Chong feels admiration."

Zhou Chong was a little happy early. Before his thoughts had been changed, Sikong Ying had pointed his sword on his neck and said regretfully: "Shopkeeper Zhou, if you don't have such knowledge, I might not kill you. Now you must die."
Chapter completed!