An ancient story of recommending talents for the country

Zhou Pingwang moved its capital to Luoyi in 77 BC. From this year until the week of 256 BC was wiped out by Qin, it was called the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in history. The Eastern Zhou Dynasty is divided into two periods, generally called the Spring and Autumn Period from 77 BC to 476 BC, and the Warring States Period from 475 BC to 256 BC. The Eastern Zhou Dynasty was a turbulent period. The Emperor of Zhou lost his power and power day by day, and the power of the dominant vassal state was greater than that of the Emperor. Later, the territory of the Zhou Emperor was only equivalent to a very small vassal state.

In the early Spring and Autumn Period, Qi (Linzi, the capital city, now Zibo, Shandong Province) was a great vassal. From 685 BC to 643 BC, huán was in power. Qi Huangong began to dominate after seven years on the throne. He benefited from Guan Zhong, also known as Guan Jingzhong, whose name is Yi Wu and the word Zhong, and he has great ability to govern the country. After Qi Huangong appointed him as the country's prime minister, Qi became stronger every day. But before Guan Zhong was Qi Huangong's sworn enemy. What's going on here? That can't but be attributed to Bao Shuya.

Originally, the monarch of Qi was Qi Huangong's brother Qi Xianggong. Qi Xianggong was so cruel and absurd that even his two brothers fled to other countries. These two brothers were born to two mothers. One, Gong Zijiu, fled to her grandmother's home in Lu (now Qufu, Shandong). A man named Xiao Bai, who was later Qi Huangong, fled to his grandmother's house in Ju (j incarnation) country (the capital is in Ju County, Shandong Province). Gong Zijiu's master is Guan Zhong, and Xiao Bai's master is Bao Shuya.

Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya have been good friends since childhood. They were partners in business before they became the masters of Jiao and Xiao Bai. Bao Shuya has a lot of money, but Guan Zhong's family is poor, so he has little money. After making money, Guan Zhong got an extra share. The man refused to accept, and Bao Shuya said, "Guan Zhong's family is difficult, so I'm willing to give him more money." They both fought together. When charging, Guan Zhong was behind Bao Shuya, and when withdrawing troops, Guan Zhong ran ahead of Bao Shuya. They say Guan Zhong is greedy for death. Bao Shuya argued that Guan Zhong was not greedy for life and was not afraid of death. His mother was old and sick, so he had to support her. He also said: "His bravery is rare in the world." After listening to these words, Guan Zhong said to people, "Alas, it was my parents who gave birth to me, but it was Bao Shuya who understood me!"

in 686 BC, Qi Xianggong was killed. In the spring of the following year, the minister of Qi sent messengers to welcome Gong Zijiu back to be a monarch. Duke Zhuang of Lu, the monarch of Lu, personally sent troops to escort him. Guan Zhong was afraid that Xiaobai would get ahead, so he hurried away with dozens of personnel carriers. Walking to Jimo (in the southeast of Pingdu, Shandong Province), I heard that Xiao Bai, the son, had already run in the head. Guan Zhong chased hard, and it took him more than thirty miles to catch up. Guan Zhong saw Childe Xiaobai sitting in the car, but he didn't say much. He secretly picked up a bow and arrow, aimed it at Childe Xiaobai, and shot an arrow with a whoosh. Childe small white let out a cry, vomit blood, fell in the car. Guan Zhong saw that Xiaobai was dead and hurried away with his men. He wants to childe small white has been shot to death, Gong Zijiu's throne sit tight.

who knows that Xiao Bai, the son, didn't die, but just bit his tongue and made his mouth full of blood pretend to be dead. Bao Shuya rushed to the capital Linzi (Z: and) with Xiaobai's copy path, but Gong Zijiu was older than Xiaobai, the son, and Gong Zijiu should be established. Bao Shuya just persuaded the ministers to make Xiao Bai, the son, the monarch, Qi Huangong. Qi Huangong appointed Bao Shuya as the slaughter (the highest assistant), but Bao Shuya refused to do it, saying that Guan Zhong could be the official.

Soon, the soldiers and horses of Lu sent Gong Zijiu back to the border of Qi. Bao Shuya of Qi immediately asked Qi Huangong to send troops to resist. As a result, Duke Zhuang of Lu was defeated and brought Gong Zijiu and Guan Zhong back to Lu. Unexpectedly, the pursuers of Qi chased the door to fight. Duke Zhuang of Lu had no choice but to force Gong Zijiu to death and seize Guan Zhong. Bao Shuya took care of the emissary of the State of Qi and said to Duke Zhuang of Lu: Guan Zhong shot Qi Huangong, and Qi Huangong wanted revenge and killed him himself. Duke Zhuang of Lu had to put Guan Zhong on the prison car and take him back to Qi. Guan Zhong knew that it was all Bao Shuya's idea that he could go back alive. It turned out that Bao Shuya wanted to recommend Guan Zhong to help Qi Huangong govern Qi, fearing that Lu would kill Guan Zhong first. As soon as Guan Zhong returned to Qi, Bao Shuya personally went outside to meet him.

Then, Bao Shuya strongly recommended Guan Zhong to Qi Huangong. Qi Huangong said, "He shot me with an arrow and killed me. Do you still want me to use him?"

Bao Shuya said, "At that time, he was Gong Zijiu's master, so Guan Zhong naturally risked his life to help Gong Zijiu. Guan Zhong is ten times better than me. If the master uses him, he will definitely make great contributions to you. "

Qi Huangong listened to Bao Shuya's words and immediately worshipped Guan Zhong as the prime minister. Bao Shuya instead became Guan Zhong's deputy.

After Guan Zhong became prime minister, he exerted his political talents and vigorously carried out reforms, which made the national strength of Qi rapidly enhanced. Seven years later, Qi Huangong dominated the Quartet, and soon Qi Huangong became the first overlord in the Spring and Autumn Period. He addressed Guan Zhong as Guanzhong. Bao Shuya, on the other hand, was devoted to the interests of Qi, and lived under Guan Zhong, which was passed down as a beautiful talk in history.