Master Archaeologist

Chapter 109 The Battle of Wu Po Chu Entering Ying

Professor Li took Chen Han and walked quickly all the way, rushing back to the cultural relics storage room.

As soon as he entered the door, he couldn't wait to take out a piece of A4 paper and stuffed it into Chen Han's arms.

"Xiao Chen, look at this inscription that I have interpreted!"

Chen Han had no choice but to temporarily suppress the desire to complain about the system in his heart, unfold this A4 paper and read it.

On the paper is an inscription rubbed from the side of No. 1 chime in tomb M1.

Next to each inscription, Professor Li wrote his own translation.

"Wu relied on the (all) commoners, and made chaos. The western government (conquest) and the southern expedition were imposed on Chu. The (Jing) state was (Xie?), but the destiny (general) was wrong. Yeye) Jue (sage), Yibo (struggle) Wu (gong), Chu Ming is (quiet?), (recovery) (fixed) the king of Chu."

The words in brackets are some common characters or ancient traditional characters that are no longer in use, and are replaced by modern simplified characters.

After silently reading this passage in his heart, Chen Han's pupils suddenly dilated.

"What is recorded in this inscription is the historical event of "Wu Shi entered the battle of Ying, and the King of Chu took refuge in Sui"?!"

In "Zuo Zhuan Dinggong Four Years", a very important battle was recorded, and it was also a very well-known event in the late Spring and Autumn Period.

At that time, the reigning king of Wu was named Helu.

It was King Liao of Wu who he sent Zhuan Zhu to assassinate, and the classic allusion "Zhuan Zhu Assassinate King Liao" was born.

After Zhuan Zhu killed King Liao of Wu, He Lu became the new King of Wu.

During Helu's reign, he was so powerful in the southeast that he beat Chu State several times. At his worst, he even directly broke through the capital of Chu State, forcing the King of Chu to flee.

He also led an army to attack Goujian, king of Yue, but was defeated by Goujian and died of serious injuries.

Later, his son Fu Chai, in order to avenge his father, not only broke through the Yue Kingdom, but also forced Gou Jian to die.

It can be said that the most glorious period of Wu State was when the father and son were in power, leaving many allusions and idioms in Chinese history.

In "Zuo Zhuan Ding Gong Four Years", He Lu's peak moment is clearly recorded.

"The battle where Wu broke Chu and entered Ying!"

From the third year of King Helu of Wu, Helu launched a campaign against Chu State and captured Shuyi of Chu State.

In the fourth year of Helu, Helu attacked Chu State again, and captured Liuyi and Yanyi of Chu State.

In the five years of Helu's five years, Helu also took the time to attack the country of Yue, and beat the Yue people to be honest, so as to settle their worries.

In the sixth year of Helu, Chu State was not convinced, and took the initiative to start a war with Wu State.

Then Wu Jun fought back head-on, beat him fatly, and was taken away by Wu Guo again.

In the ninth year of Helu, Helu felt that the Wu State was already strong and strong, and that it was not afraid of Chu State at all, and it was time for an exciting battle.

So, he dispatched all the troops, and united with Tang and Cai, and came to a three-country attack on Chu.

The coalition forces fought all the way to the edge of the Han River, and Chu State also sent troops to resist, and the two sides lined up across the water.

Then Helu's younger brother led 5000 men from his troops to raid the Chu army and won an unprecedented victory.

The Chu army was defeated and fled, and Helu pursued them all the way to Yingdu, the capital of Chu State at that time. He won five battles and five victories with the Chu army under the capital, and broke through Yingdu in one fell swoop.

The then King of Chu was King Zhao of Chu. After Yingdu was captured, King Zhao and his younger sister fled the Kingdom of Chu in a hurry.

He first fled to Yundi.

But because the previous Duke Yun was killed by the state of Chu, Huai, the younger brother of the current Duke Yun, wanted to take the opportunity to kill King Chu Zhao to avenge his father.

But the current Yun public thinks, who would dare to hate him when the monarch attacks his subjects?
The king's order represents the will of heaven.If you die by God's will, how can you hate?
Moreover, it is not courageous to go against the strong and to bully the weak.

It is not benevolent to take advantage of people's appointments.

It is not filial piety to exterminate clans and abolish sacrifices.

As an aristocrat, you can't do such things that are unkind, unfilial, and uncourageous.

In the late Spring and Autumn Period, although rituals and music have already begun to break down.

However, the upper-class nobles at that time still strictly abide by the etiquette system when it comes to right and wrong.

The war at that time was still a civilized war.

You can kill the enemy dignifiedly on the battlefield, but you can't engage in sneak attacks and take advantage of others' dangers.

Nobility's face and integrity are more important than life.

Not to mention that Duke Yun is just a prince of Chu, how can he do the following things?

In order to prevent Huai from killing King Chu Zhao.

Duke Yun and his younger brother, Chao, escorted King Chu Zhao to flee again and fled to Sui.

Suihou provided protection for King Chu Zhao and hid him in Sudi.

At this time, the Wu people also followed to Sui, and said to Sui, "brother, all the princes surnamed Ji in the eastern part of Han Dynasty have been annexed by Chu State, and you are the only one left."

"Now the heavens have punished us and sent us Wu to destroy Chu."

"But you hid Lord Chu again. Is this worthy of those princes surnamed Ji who were annexed by Chu?"

"You should repay the favor of the Zhou family and hand over to us the king of Chu who has annexed so many princes surnamed Ji."

"As long as you hand over the king of Chu, you can enjoy the land north of the Han River."

But Sui Hou didn't agree, but said: "Since it is remote and narrow and close to Chu State, we can always exist, thanks to Chu State for protecting us."

"Sui and Chu have made an oath for generations, and it has not changed until today. If they are in danger and abandon them, how can they serve the king?"

So, the Wu people had no choice but to retreat.

King Chu Zhao was also able to keep his name. Later, with the help of Qin, Chu and Qin joined forces to drive the Wu people from Yingdu and regain the lost land.

During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the relationship between the princes was very chaotic.

They fight for a while, join forces for a while, sign a covenant for a while, and go to war with each other for a while.

As the head of the feudal lords in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Suiguo was also at the forefront of resisting the Chu State during the Western Zhou Dynasty, and fought many battles with the Chu State.

It wasn't until the middle of the Spring and Autumn period that the Zhou royal family really declined, and Suiguo turned to Chu and signed an alliance with Chu.

Later, after King Zhao of Chu Ben Sui was rescued by Sui Ren, the two countries became even more friendly.

From then on, Suiguo was no longer seen in history books. It was not until the Warring States Period, when the seven kingdoms were annexed, that it was completely annexed by Chu.

Even when it was merged, there is no relevant record.

However, the "Battle of Wu Pochu's Entry into Ying" is too famous, and Suiguo, who is related to this war, has naturally left a strong mark in the history books.

On the Zeng Guo chime unearthed in tomb No. M1, this period of history is recorded!

And still appear as the main character!

The content of the inscription roughly means:
Relying on its own strength and strength, the state of Wu made troubles everywhere, conquered the state of Chu, and even invaded the state of Chu!
Originally, Wu State was about to take the land of Jingchu, but the destiny was not on Wu State's side.

At the critical moment, the wise and holy Marquis Zeng appeared on the stage. He won the credit by force on the battlefield and helped the King of Chu to put down the chaos, and the unstable state of Chu State was stabilized again!

Isn't the event recorded in this inscription exactly the matter of "Wu Shi entered the battle of Ying, and the king of Chu took refuge in Sui"!
This obviously proves that Sui Guo is Zeng Guo!
Moreover, Marquis Zeng not only provided shelter for King Chu Zhao as recorded in "Zuo Zhuan"!

Marquis Zeng also sent troops to help King Chu Zhao recover his lost land, and gained great martial arts!
The later stability of Chu State was due to the contribution of Zeng State!

This also explains why Xiongzhang, king of Chu, heard that Zeng Hou Yi had passed away, so he made a special clock and sent it to Xiyang, so that Zeng Hou could enjoy it forever!

Because Marquis Yi of Zeng is the descendant of Marquis Zeng who not only sheltered King Chu Zhao, but also sent troops to help Chu regain the lost land!

It must be treated favorably!
　I recommend a historical documentary called "China", the second season.

　　The Chinese-style beauty inside is so beautiful that Chinese people can't help but look at it.

　　


(End of this chapter)