Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 495

"Shenzi doesn't need to be too polite. Come and give me a seat!"

Qing Ji gave a little support, then ordered the servant to put a futon beside Shen Baoxu, and invited him to take a seat.

"Thank you king!"

Shen Baoxu sat down slowly with half of his body on his back.

"Shen Zi, your lord, how have you been?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, thanks to Your Majesty's blessings, Duke Chu is in good health and there is no minor ailment."

"So good."

Qingji exchanged pleasantries with Shen Baoxu, and then got down to business.

Shen Baoxu took a bamboo slip from the deputy envoy on one side, and then asked the servant to convey it on his behalf, and presented it to Qingji on the majesty's platform for reading.

"Your Majesty, this tribute from the Chu Kingdom includes three thousand pieces of gold, ten beauties, one hundred pieces of deer, fox, tiger and other animal skins, one thousand pieces of cloth, three hundred pieces of silk, and a pair of high-quality jade... ..."

Qingji looked at the gift list in his hand and was quite surprised.

It is really confusing for Chu to use so many generous gifts as tribute.

You must know that the vassal states of Wu State include Xu State, Cai State, Zhongwu State, etc. Including Chu State, Wu State has eleven vassal states.

But where would such a generous gift come from?
After all, it is a tribute, and the vassal country's tribute to the suzerain country is just a matter of meaning.

There is no need for Qing Ji to covet these petty profits.

On the issue of tribute from vassal states, Qingji has always been very tolerant.

According to the wishes of different countries, just hand in the tribute.

Although the territory of Chu State is still large, it is not considered barren.

However, after the last war between Wu and Chu, the state of Chu was tantamount to subjugation, and even the capital Ying was occupied by the Wu army.

As for the various rare treasures in the Palace of Chu, all valuable things were emptied when Wu Jun withdrew from Yingdu...

Therefore, the Chu State at this time can be described as poor and white.

Now the Chu people took out so many things in one go, not to mention emptying the treasury, but it was almost the same.

"Chu Gong has a heart."

Qingji nodded slightly.

To be honest, Chu State is now serving Wu State like this, trying to please in every possible way, honestly being a younger brother, Qingji really can't find an excuse to attack Chu State.

Master out, be famous!

Shen Baoxu bowed to Qingji again and said, "Your Majesty, in addition, our country of Chu also intends to dedicate our national treasures to your Majesty!"

"Chu's national treasure?"

Qingji became interested.

"Exactly!"

"Could it be that the national treasure that Shenzi is talking about is the legendary 'Heshibi'?"

This is what Qingji can guess.

Hearing this, Shen Baoxu had a flattering look on his face, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Shengming!"

"Heshibi, the national treasure of our state of Chu, is here!"

Immediately, Shen Baoxu took a bundle from the deputy envoy, opened the bundle, took out a piece of jade inside, held it up with both hands, and showed it to the monarchs and ministers of the state of Wu.

I saw that the jade disc is a labradorite in the nature of a gemstone, with emerald green and white flashes, and it can only appear when it is turned in a certain direction.

This is also the difference between He's Bi and the "pure and flawless" Hetian jade.

Heshibi is a piece of uncut jade, which is invaluable.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, many vassal states had their own national treasures.

Zhou had Die, Song had Jielv, Liang had Xuanli, Chu had Hepu...

"hiss!"

"Is it really the Jade of Heshi?"

"Beautiful jade, a rare treasure!"

"It is said that after He's Bi came out, it has become the national treasure of Chu State, and it is never shown to others easily."

"I didn't expect to see this He's Bi today. It's a great honor."

Looking at the Heshi Bi held in Shen Baoxu's hands, the officials couldn't help but shine their eyes, feeling very moved.

Heshibi, also known as Heshizhibi, Jingyu, Jinghong, Jingbi, Hebi, and Pu, is a rare treasure in the world.

This is something everyone knows.

However, as a time traveler, Qing Ji knew the historical significance of He's Bi.

About the origin of He's Bi.

According to legend, there was a jade carving expert named Bian He in the state of Chu, who got a piece of uncut jade in Jingshan.

Bian He took the uncut jade to King Li of Chu, and King Li ordered the jade worker to check it out, but the jade worker said it was just a stone.

King Li was furious and cut off Bian He's left foot for the crime of deceiving the king.

King Li died and King Wu ascended the throne. Bian He went to see King Wu again with the uncut jade, and King Wu ordered the jade worker to check it. The jade worker still said it was just a stone, and Bian He lost his right foot again.

When King Wu died and King Wen ascended the throne, Bian He wept bitterly at the foot of Mount Chu for three days and three nights, holding the uncut jade in his arms. His tears dried up, and what followed was blood.

King Wen sent someone to ask why, and Bian He said: "I am not crying that my feet have been cut off, but that Baoyu is treated as a stone, and loyal people are treated as bullies. They are innocent and tortured."

Therefore, King Wen ordered someone to cut open this piece of uncut jade, and seeing that it was a rare jade, he named it He's Bi.

This is the origin of He's Bi.

And the most famous historical story of Heshibi is "returning the jade to Zhao".

During the Warring States Period, the State of Chu proposed to the State of Zhao, and brought He Shibi to the State of Zhao.

King Qin Zhaoxiang heard that Zhao Guoyou Heshibi proposed to exchange fifteen cities.

Because Zhao was weak and Qin was strong, Zhao Guo did not dare to neglect, but was unwilling, so he sent Lin Xiangru, who was both resourceful and resourceful, to envoy Qin.

Lin Xiangru knew there was a fraud in it, so he secretly sent He's Bi back to Zhao State...

After Qin Wang Yingzheng ruled the world, he carved the Heshibi into a national jade seal, which was passed down from generation to generation.

Therefore, that jade seal has also become a symbol of imperial power and status.

For such a rare treasure as He's Bi, Qingji inevitably coveted it.

As early as when Wu Jun entered Yingdu, Qingji had someone inquire about the whereabouts of He's Bi.

However, it is said that He Shibi has been missing, and may be taken by Xiong Zhen, so Qingji will be gone.

Unexpectedly, the people of Chu can now dedicate Heshibi to the state of Wu!
Shen Baoxu said seriously: "My lord, this Heshibi is the essence of the age star. It fell on Jingshan Mountain and turned into jade. When viewed from the side, it looks green, and when viewed from the front, it looks white."

"In the past, Bian Hede offered it to the king of Chu. It is a priceless treasure of our country of Chu. It cannot be described as priceless!"

"Now, my country of Chu is willing to present the jade of the He family to the king, please accept it with a smile!"

Hearing this, Qingji chuckled lightly and said, "Shenzi, I understand Duke Chu's wishes."

"Of course, a gentleman does not take what others like. The state of Chu will present rare treasures such as Heshibi to the widow, and teach the widow how to repay the state of Chu?"

When Shen Baoxu heard this, he shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, this Heshibi is a gift from our country of Chu, so why should we give it back?"

"Please accept it, Your Majesty!"

"This……"

Qingji was a little hesitant.

After all, it's impolite to come and not to go.

As the saying goes, the hand is short, and the mouth is short.

The people of Chu even took out their national treasures and clan biscuits and dedicated them to Qingji.

Such a humble attitude, such a respectful attitude, is really embarrassing!

Shen Baoxu immediately said with emotion: "He's Bi, please accept it, Your Majesty!"

"Such beautiful jade is beyond the possession of Chu State."

"Today, the state of Chu dedicates this Heshibi to the king, so that this jade can symbolize the friendship between Wu and Chu, the alliance between generations, and mutual exchange of needs!"

"If the king does not accept Heshibi, the ministers will be terrified, and the state of Chu will be terrified!"

(End of this chapter)