In 534 B.C., Kong Zi was 17 years old. During these 17 years, the world was still not peaceful.
Cui Zhu, a high-ranking official of the State of Qi, killed the son of Duke Ling of Qi, Prince Ya, and his son, and appointed another son of Duke Ling of Qi, Guang, as the monarch. This was Duke Zhuang of Qi. Duke Zhuang of Qi had taken a fancy to Cui Zhu's wife, Dongguo Jiang. He often went to Cui Zhu's house and gave Cui Zhu's hat to others. The powerful doctor Cui Zhu wanted to kill Duke Zhuang of Qi.
One day in 548 B.C., Cui Zhu pretended to be ill and did not attend court. Duke Zhuang of Qi came to visit and teased Dongguo Jiang. Dongguo Jiang turned around and entered the inner room. Duke Zhuang of Qi followed him into the inner room and sang. Cui Zhu immediately closed the door and ordered his generals to stop the servants of Duke Zhuang of Qi outside. Cui Zhu held a sword in his hand and rushed in front of Duke Zhuang of Qi with his men, wanting to kill him. Only then did Duke Zhuang of Qi know that the matter was not good and hurriedly asked for reconciliation. Cui Zhu did not agree. Duke Zhuang of Qi asked for an oath of alliance, but Cui Zhu did not agree. Duke Zhuang of Qi asked to commit suicide in the ancestral temple, but Cui Zhu still did not agree. Therefore, Duke Zhuang of Qi jumped over the wall and tried to escape. Cui Zhu and his men shot arrows from behind and hit Duke Zhuang of Qi's thigh. Duke Zhuang of Qi fell from the wall. Cui Zhu rushed over with his men and hacked him to death.
After that, Cui Zhu supported the half-brother of Duke Zhuang of Qi, Chujiu, to ascend the throne. This was Duke Jing of Qi. Duke Jing of Qi did not pursue Cui Zhu's crimes and continued to put him in an important position.
My hometown, the Chen Nation, still doesn't make me happy. In 535 B.C., after the monarch, Duke Ai of Chen, fell ill, his younger brother killed Prince Dao and made another son, whom Duke Ai of Chen loved, the crown prince. He led his troops to surround Duke Ai of Chen's residence and forced Duke Ai of Chen to hang himself, making Liu the monarch. However, the Chu Kingdom did not agree. King Ling of Chu sent his son Qiji to attack the Chen Kingdom. The king of the Chen Kingdom fled to the State of Zheng. The Chu Kingdom destroyed the Chen Kingdom, and King Ling of Chu conferred the title of Duke of Chen on his son Qiji.
In June 542 B.C., Duke Xiang of Lu died. In September, the Crown Prince died. Ji Wuzi appointed the son of Duke Xiang of Lu as the monarch of Lu, which was Duke Zhao. Uncle Mu didn't want to make him king. He said," The Crown Prince is dead. We should make his brother the king." He was not a legitimate son, and he was not sad when he was in mourning. If he was really appointed, he would be a worry for Ji.”Ji Wuzi did not listen to his advice and made him king. When Duke Xiang was buried, he had already worn three mourning clothes because of his mischievousness. Someone said,"This man will not have a good end."”
In 539 B.C., Duke Zhao of Lu went to the Yellow River to pay his respects to the State of Jin. Duke Ping of Jin politely refused and asked Duke Zhao to return. The people of the State of Lu felt ashamed. In 538 B.C., King Ling of Chu invited the vassals to the Shendi Alliance Meeting, but Duke Zhao refused to go, claiming that he was ill. In 535 B.C., Ji Wuzi died. In 534 B.C., King Ling of Chu built Zhanghua Terrace and summoned Duke Zhao of Lu. Duke Zhao of Lu went to congratulate him, but the Spirit King went back on his word and cheated Duke Zhao of Lu of his treasure.
Although the world was chaotic, Confucius had always maintained a good upbringing. He was very particular about sitting, lying, walking, eating, dressing, and talking to others. He gave people a sense of beauty. Many people thought that Confucius was an outstanding youth and a role model for young people. Before Li Zi, a doctor of the State of Lu, died, he told his son Meng Yi Zi,"Son, Confucius 'ancestor was the king of the Song Country. Although Confucius was poor, he was noble, respectful, thrifty, and polite. He was a saint and would definitely have great achievements in the future. I'm not going to be able to do anything for you. After I die, I hope you can learn from Confucius and live a happy life without any disasters.”What his father had told him before he died was the most important thing in his father's heart. Meng Yizi nodded repeatedly in agreement, and Li Zi smiled as he bid farewell to the world. After Meng Yi buried his father, he went to learn etiquette from Confucius.
Confucius had buried his mother, but the filial piety period was not over yet. When he heard that Ji Sunshi was holding a banquet for celebrities, he excitedly went to Ji Sunshi's residence to attend the banquet.
The Ji Sun family was the head of the three Huan families of the State of Lu. They were above the Duke family of the State of Lu and had great power. Confucius walked to the door of Ji Sun's house and was stopped by Ji Sun's servant Yang Hu. Yang Hu stopped him and said,""Ji shi didn't invite you to entertain celebrities.”Therefore, Confucius retreated.
This incident hurt the young Confucius 'heart, but it also stimulated his ambition to fight.
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