Riding the wind of rebirth

Regarding the origin of "Xia" in oracle bone inscriptions, the origin has not yet been determined. It is believed that this character is similar to "Kui". Firstly, it is used as a personal name, and secondly, it is used as "Kui", which is a human figure dancing with props.

In the music and dance of the Zhou Dynasty, Kui is a sacrificial dance, and this usage is only recorded in bronze inscriptions.

In "Shuowen Jiezi", Kui is interpreted as a combination of head horns, face and hands.

This combination resembles a dragon shape, which leads to many explanations.

But no matter what it is, this word has no direct connection or argumentative relationship with the Xia Dynasty before the Shang Dynasty.

In other words, it is impossible to prove the existence of the Xia Dynasty from philology.

However, Zhou Zhi found a record in the history books, that is, Kui was the Lezheng official, and this official position did not start in the Zhou Dynasty. He was the Lezheng official of Yao and Shun.

Zhou Zhi was eloquent in class and said that Yu might be Kui. For example, there is an idiom in China that is rarely used, "Yi Kui, Yi Qi". Both of them were wise ministers during the Shun era, and later generations used it. To compare Liangsuke.

Qi later became the ancestor of the Shang tribe and the Shang Dynasty, but Kui did not leave as detailed records as Qi did.

Is it possible to make a bold guess?

Kui and Qi, the wise ministers of Emperor Shun, one developed the Xia tribe, and the other developed the Shang tribe. Later, Kui evolved into the Xia, and Qi evolved into the Shang who destroyed Xia. After that, all the characteristics of the Xia Dynasty were destroyed, and only There are some clues left in historical books and legends.

Kui is Yuezheng, the organizer of the sacrificial band. He wears horn-shaped ornaments and holds feather-fan-shaped hanging props in both hands. He may be imitating birds and dances. The role of dance is to direct the sacrificial band.

Later, some changes occurred in the functions of this position, and it may have become Yu's position.

For example, it is said that the emperor obtained the skin of the Kui dragon to make a drum, which could be heard for five hundred miles. The drum was also an important instrument for controlling rhythm in ancient bands.

Dayu controlled the water and turned into a giant bear. Legend has it that he also used drums to notify his wife to deliver food. However, the stone hit the drum and sent an incorrect signal. The pregnant wife delivered food and found that her husband was a bear. She was so frightened that she turned into a stone. Yu cut open the stone and found his son, so he named him "Qi".

Similarly, in the process of controlling floods, Dayu also used a magical step called "Yu Step". It is said that this step has magical power. Dayu used it to depict the territory of Kyushu. This step later evolved into Taoism. A kind of prayer ritual that can summon gods, drive away evil spirits and welcome the true. Later Taoists called this "Bugang Step Fight". Luo Guanzhong once designed it into the plot in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", saying that Zhuge Liang went to Wuzhangyuan in order to prolong his life. It was used once, but unfortunately it was broken by Wei Yan.

To put it bluntly, it is still similar to a sacrificial dance.

Therefore, Kui, Yu, and Xia were related in a literal sense, and some traces were found in oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions, as well as in the remaining documents of the Zhou Dynasty.

The reason why Zhou Zhi's courses are so popular among his classmates is of course because of these wild imaginations, but Mr. Gu couldn't stand it, so he pointed out that Zhou Zhi's statement lacked evidence to substantiate it. As a result, the grandfather and grandson argued with each other in class. stand up.

During that half of the class, the students were all confused, but they were deeply impressed by the two men's profound memory and quick reactions in refuting each other's arguments.

I used to think that this course was just a fun way to popularize science with a smile on my face. Taking the class was as fun as listening to a story, and I got credits for nothing, so why not take it? It was only after I finished listening to half of the class that I didn't understand much that I realized how profound and profound this knowledge can be. I also admired Zhou Zhi for being able to compete with a master like Mr. Gu for half a class without losing.

In fact, this kind of play is normal between the grandfather and grandson, but they forget the form for a while, and they get excited about the debate and forget that they are in class. Afterwards, Dean Gu specially talked to the two of them, meaning that this course is still quite popular in the department, and it is difficult to find students who are willing to apply for the research direction of archaeological philology. This is for science popularization, mainly It's not a thesis to mention students' interests, and those loose contents are not included in the lesson plan. Otherwise, he can just talk about impromptu nonsense in class, ah no, brainstorming.

Not to mention the classmates, even the teachers in our department found it interesting.

Mr. Gu thought about it and couldn't help but laugh: "Putting aside the academic significance, actually even I find it quite interesting."

This course is a general course. In fact, as long as it stays on track and is "weirdly interesting", it is already a qualified course.

Only then did Gu Lao let Zhou Zhi go.

Speaking of this, Lu Qiao also found it funny: "Gu Laoqihan is here to kick your house? We all know how powerful he is, but is this considered self-esteem?"

"We are all one family anyway, we don't exist." Zhou Zhi was not ashamed.

"We Qiaoqiao can't go this way with Xiao Zhou." Mother Lu said, "Qiaoqiao will come back in the future. If you enter any government department in Jiazhou City, I will go to the back mountain to burn incense for my ancestors."

"By the way, there happens to be something I need to let you two know." Zhou Zhi received the look from Lu Qiao and immediately knew that this was a reason to start the topic: "If it doesn't matter over there in Jiazhou, even if Undergraduate students who enter the city government will definitely start from grassroots training, and Jiazhou is far away from home, and the central government has repeatedly requested to streamline the job establishment, which has long been saturated. "

"As the saying goes, it's better to be the head of a chicken than the queen of a cow..."

"It's easy to go back to the county. The county attaches great importance to our brand, and the leaders of the relevant units are very familiar with it. Last time, Secretary Xu said that if Qiaoqiao came back, he would arrange for him to be his secretary in the office. "Mama Lu said.

"What about Meizhou? Does it matter there?" Zhou Zhi asked.

"Our tea factory was first restructured under the leadership of the old secretary. At that time, the factory was in great difficulty. The old secretary repeatedly asked us to do work, so we dared to continue. Now that the factory is good, he also has face, and the relationship has been maintained. ." Dad Lu said.

Seeing Zhou Zhi's confused face, Lu Qiao quickly explained: "The old secretary my dad was talking about, I call him Uncle Liu. He used to work for Qingshen, but now he has been transferred to Meizhou."

"With this relationship, wouldn't it be easy?" Zhou Zhi couldn't help but feel funny: "Why didn't you say anything in the car before?"

"This is an undergraduate at Shu University, why should I go back to work in the county?" Mother Lu frowned.

"Actually, this is a shortcut." Zhou Zhi said: "Since you have the relationship there, you might as well ask around. I heard that the country is now considering separating several counties around Meizhou from Jiazhou to establish the Meizhou area. Prepare for the establishment of Meizhou City in the future.”

"If Qiaoqiao can catch up with this obstacle and come to work in Meizhou first, it will be the same as in Qingshen. He will start as a county office secretary. When the new year comes, he may become a regional office secretary, and in a few years he will become a city office secretary."

"If Qiaoqiao can work as a secretary for the old secretary..." Father Lu's heart warmed up. If this thing is true, then there is a ready-made way. But it would be much easier to get out than running into Jiazhou, which has nothing to do with it. ! (End of chapter)