First, Guan Bao shared the money.
Guan Zhong met Bao in his twenties. At first, they did some business in partnership. Because Guan Zhong was poor, he donated less and more. Business is doing well, but I found that Guan Zhong used the money he earned first to pay off some debts he owed, haha! The money was spent before it was recorded. Now the accounting terminology is: sitting on a branch and spending money privately, which is not far from the crime of misappropriating public funds. Even more exasperating, Bao gave him half of the year-end bonus and he accepted it.
This can ruin the popularity of Bao's men. Someone told Bao that he invested less, usually spent more, and shared the profits with you at the end of the year. Obviously, he is a very greedy person. If I were Guan Zhong, I wouldn't have the cheek to accept the money. Bao Shu Ya scolded his people and said, You are full of money. Don't you find it difficult at Guan Zhong's house? He needs money more than I do. I want to help him do business with him. I am willing to do so. Don't mention it again.
Second, exile together.
Later, the two brothers joined the army together, and they lived alone. Once Qi was at war with its neighbors, and the armies of both sides launched a massacre. When charging, Guan Zhong always hides at the end and runs slowly, but when withdrawing troops, Guan Zhong runs as fast as flying. The soldiers laughed at him and said that he was afraid of death. The leaders wanted to kill the chicken with Guan Zhong's head to show those soldiers who were afraid of death.
At the critical moment, Bao stood up again (Bao has become an officer at this time, but I think he is also a grassroots cadre like a company commander! He defended Guan Zhong and said: I know Guan Zhong best. His 80-year-old mother was left unattended, and he couldn't help living in shame to show his filial piety. After listening to Bao, Guan Zhong was moved to tears. He cried and said, My parents gave birth to me, and only Bao Shu Ya knows me!
After more than two years, Guan Zhong's old mother died of illness, and his heart lost care. Only then did he settle down to work for Qi, and he was indeed more heroic than anyone else, and was soon promoted and reused.
Third, everyone is his own master.
Later, Qi Xianggong's younger brother Gong Zijiu discovered that Guan Zhong was a talented person, so he was asked to be his own counselor, that is, an official similar to an aide. As for Bao Tooth, it happened that another brother took a fancy to him and worshipped him as a strategist. Two good friends each assisted a son, and they worked hard. But it didn't last long. The fatuous Qi Xianggong always suspected that his two half-brothers were trying to usurp his throne. Let his men find a chance to kill Gong Zijiu and Xiaobai. Two childe heard the wind, omiya long pull guanzhong, ran to grandma lu's house. Childe followed suit, and he took his bag to bow's grandmother's house.
In the winter of 686 BC, the tyrannical Qi Xianggong was killed by his own soldiers, and one of his younger brothers, Gongsun Ignorance, was named King of Qi. Listen to this name-Sun is ignorant, he must be an idiot! Just a few months after he became king, he was killed by his ministers. Qi chaos.
When the son in exile in Ju and the son Jiu living in Lu got the news, they both felt that their chance to inherit the throne had come, so they quickly packed their bags and went back to China to compete for the throne.
Fourth, the battle before the battle.
Guan Zhong, as Miyako's strategist, reminded his master in time that the Ju country where the son Xiaobai is located is very close to Qi. If he returns to Qi before us, we have no chance. Why don't I take a team to stop the childe first, and then let General Lu and a team escort you back. Miyako smiled and replied: Good idea!
When Guan Zhong and his men arrived at the junction of Ju State and Qi State, Bao led a group of Ju State troops to escort his son. Guan Zhong stepped forward to stop the way. He said, why don't you go to grandma's house? what are you going to do？ Childe Xiaobai said: I'm going back to China to attend a funeral! Guan Zhong said: Your brother Miyako has gone back to Qi for a long time to deal with this matter. I think you'd better go back to Ju 'an and stay!
Bao and Guan Zhong are brothers on weekdays, but now they are their own masters! He glared at Guan Zhong and scolded: Our son has his own career when he returns to China. Do you care? Besides, you can't hide your lies from me, can you, Bao Shu Ya? If Miyako really returned to Qi, why did he bring someone to intercept my master? Guan Zhong's lie was exposed, and his face turned red, and he was speechless for a while.
Bao did not dare to delay and ordered the troops to rush forward. Guan Zhong looked worried. If he can't stop Xiao Bai, he will have no face to see Gong Zijiu again. So he bent his heart, set up an arrow with a bow and shot it at Xiaobai, the son in the car. Xiaobai let out a cry and jumped on the car. Guan Zhong saw that he was finished, so he flew away with his hands.
I didn't expect Guan Zhong's arrow to hit the hook of Xiao Bai, and it didn't hurt anyone at all, but he knew that Guan Zhong's archery was of great interest, so he would die if he added another arrow, so he let out a cry and pretended to be dead and fell in the car. Seeing Guan Zhong run away, he took a long breath. Bao Shu Ya was overjoyed to see his son Xiaobai safe! Immediately ordered the troops to copy the path and make every effort to relax.
Fifth, fight to the end.
Guan Zhong thought that he had killed Xiao Bai, the son of Qi, so he unhurriedly escorted Gong Zijiu to Qi. As a result, when he reached the border between Qi and Lu, the envoys of Qi stopped their chariots and horses. The messenger said, "I have been ordered by the son of the new King of Qi to inform Lu that you don't need to send Miyako back to China for a long time.
After listening to this, Guan Zhong realized that he had not done things well and had been taken in by the package. So in a fit of pique, he killed the emissary of Qi, and Miyako ignored everything for a long time, and ordered the general to do his best to fight Qi with the remaining more than 500 soldiers of Lu. So Qi and Lu started a war. Lu is a small country with few military forces. He came to the gate of Qi to fight, so he was unbeaten! The general spoke out bravely, protected Gong Zijiu and Guan Zhong, and fled back to Lu.
With the help of Bao, the son ascended the throne of the King of Qi, and was called. Later, it became the first of the five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period, which is another story for the time being. Only that the first thing he did when he came to power was to clean up the future trouble and kill his brother Gong Zijiu! So he ordered Bao to lead 300,000 troops to attack Lu. At that time, Qi was very powerful, and the little Lu was forced to fight for such a broken nephew as Gong Zijiu. As a result, King Lu was defeated again and again, so he sent someone to make peace with Qi. Bao put forward two conditions: first, he asked Lu to kill Gong Zijiu; Second, he gave Guan Zhong to Qi, or he would never withdraw. Duke Zhuang of Lu had no choice but to comply. Miyako's head was handed over to Qi with Guan Zhong.
Sixth, virtuous.
Bao Shu Ya helped his son Xiaobai ascend to the throne and killed Gong Zijiu for him. Qi Huangong was impressed by his loyalty and great contribution, and wanted to appoint him as Minister of State. Unexpectedly, Bao Shu Ya refused to accept it anyway. He said: I did one thing for the king before, and I tried my best because of my loyalty to you. Now you want to give me such an important position as minister of state, which cannot be done by my loyalty alone. You should find someone more talented than me. Qi Huangong said: Among my ministers, I haven't found anyone more outstanding than you! Bao said: I recommend someone to ensure that I can help you achieve something! Qi Huangong quickly asked him, who is this man? Bao said with a smile: This man is my old friend-Guan Zhong. I asked him to help you when I brought him back from Lu!
Qi Huangong was very angry when he heard this. He's angry! Said: This boy shot me with an arrow, and I haven't avenged this arrow, but you want me to use him again? I hope I didn't kill him!
Bao said earnestly: Guan Zhong worked hard for Miyako for a long time and shot you with an arrow. Doesn't this just show that he is a very loyal person to his master? This is the minimum criterion for being a man. He did nothing wrong at that time. Now he is going to run the country. In terms of talent, he is far ahead of me, Bao! If you want to succeed, you must get Guan Zhong's help. You value him now, and his way out is to work hard for you!
Qi Huangong is a generous man. For the benefit of Qi, he still listened to Bao's persuasion, put aside the past categorically and worshipped Guan Zhong as the national phase.
Seven, achieve hegemony
Guan Zhong is very grateful to his friend Bao and admires his generosity and wisdom. He is determined to serve Qi Huangong with all his might. He actively reformed the internal affairs, developed the economy and re-divided the fields for farmers. Because he has been doing business since he was a child, he also attaches great importance to trade with other countries and developing handicrafts. He also strictly trained and managed the country's standing army, making it an army with strong fighting capacity. Thanks to Guan Zhong's reform, Qi prospered within a few years and gained the status of "Nine in One, One Dominating the World", which made everything come to mind.
Interestingly, once Qi Huangong and Guan Zhong were discussing the next minister, Qi Huangong asked: If you die, who will take over your minister? Guan Zhong gave a name, and Qi Huangong asked: What about the second candidate? Guan Zhong said another person's name, and Qi Huangong asked, What about the third candidate? Guan Zhong gave another name. Qi Huangong was very unhappy and asked, What about the fourth candidate? Guan Zhong said: That's Bao Shu Ya! Qi Huangong said: I didn't expect Bao Shu Ya to be so kind to you. I heard that you used to do business together, and he always made way for you. You got on the thief boat for a long time and shot an arrow at me. If Bao hadn't pleaded, I would have killed you. Later, Bao actively recommended you as the national ambassador in front of me. Recommend the next ambassador, how can you put the bag in the fourth place? Do you deserve a bag of Shu Ya? Guan Zhong said: We are discussing who is the most suitable person to be the next country. You didn't ask me who my most grateful and best friend is! Our personal relationship is very good, but the national interest is above everything else!