Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 668
As soon as Gongzi Heng's words fell, he knelt on the floor. Gongzihong, who was so frightened and broke out in a cold sweat, couldn't help but kowtowed, and said to Qingji in tears, "Father!"

"It's inconsistent with the etiquette and law to abolish the heir to establish a concubine! How dare the son-in-law give the position of prince?"

"Brother Heng is the eldest son, he has the legacy of his father, with both civil and military skills, benevolence and virtue!"

"My son is willing to assist Brother Heng, inherit the ambition of the father, defend the land and open up the frontier, and build our country of Wu into the strongest country that surpasses the Kyushu of China!"

"..."

Don't even fight for the crown prince?
Qingji couldn't help thinking about it.

Regarding Young Master Heng, Qing Ji did not believe that this guy had no intention of becoming the heir apparent.

Forced to helplessness, Gong Ziheng could only choose to give up continuing to compete for the crown prince.

As for Young Master Hong, Qingji understood his character.

Gongzihong may not have the intention of seizing the heir, but more, it is the people behind him, such as Kong Qiu, Zeng Dian, Shen Xi, and Zhu Yong, who are pushing.

The scene in front of him reminded Qingji of the "beauty of letting the country" of Song Dynasty in the past.

It is said that Duke Xiang of Song is the second son of Duke Huan of Song, born of Mrs. Huan Song, Duke Huan's wife, so Zifu is the legitimate son.

Zifu also has a concubine brother Muyi, and Muyi's mother is just a concubine of ordinary status.

Therefore, Muyi was a concubine, and Zifu was established as the prince as a concubine.

According to the eldest son inheritance system at that time, Zifu was supposed to be the successor, but Zifu pleaded in front of his father that he should make the crown prince more worthy than his concubine brother.

I don't accept it without saying goodbye.

In order to avoid his younger brother's Renxian, Muyi fled to the state of Wei, but Zifu did not give up his crown prince.

In history, Mu Yi can be described as a "great sage".

After Song Xianggong ascended the throne, Mu Yi served as the left teacher, handling major political affairs, and the Song State was thus stable and peaceful.

In 639 BC, Song Xianggong refused to listen to Muyi's advice and held a meeting of princes as a small country. As a result, he was captured by Chu State and was released back to his country.

Afterwards, the battle of Hongshui broke out between Song and Chu. Because Song Xianggong did not accept Mu Yi's advice, he missed a good opportunity to fight, which eventually led to Song's disastrous defeat in this battle...

If Muyi at that time succeeded to the throne of Song State, it may change the pattern of the world.

It is worth mentioning that Muyi Ziyu was called Sima Ziyu because he served as Sima, and he was the ancestor of the fish surname.

"Father!"

Seeing that Qingji hadn't spoken, Young Master Hong hurriedly said: "My son is willing to go to Lingnan to serve as the county magistrate of one side, and please father to make it happen!"

"It's really not possible, my son is willing to be an idler, travel around the world, and never return to Wu territory for the rest of his life... I just hope Brother Heng can feel at ease."

"..."

The coward!

He is going to be a deserter!

Qing Ji squinted his eyes, feeling very dissatisfied with Gong Zihong's behavior.

In fact, Gong Zihong was indeed afraid.

Ji Kou, Wu Heng, mother and son, used witchcraft to frame Rumeng and curse the queen?

This is a great sin!

It is conceivable that once Qingji gets angry, it is understandable to throw Rumeng into the cold palace in a fit of anger.

As for Gong Zihong, either he will be imprisoned for life, or he will have to flee...

Young masters who fled to other countries often enjoy higher treatment.

A son of a big country like Wu Hong can live a very prosperous life in the countries of the Central Plains, and he might even become a feudal monarch.

When he learned of the misfortune in the palace, under the persuasion of Kong Qiu, Zeng Dian and others, Gong Zihong was indeed ready to flee, and waited for the opportunity to see if there was a chance to return to Wu and compete with Gong Ziheng for the throne.

Fortunately, Qingji issued an edict in time to let Prince Hong enter the palace.

Otherwise, Young Master Hong might already be on the way.

Of course, with Young Master Hong being a filial person, considering that his mother Rumeng might be thrown into the cold palace, it is absolutely impossible to escape by himself.

"The position of prince is not something that you can let go."

Qingji's face softened a little, then he glanced around, looked at all the princes present, and said, "What flows in your body is the blood of the widow, the blood of the King Wu's family!"

"My widow, I don't want to see your brothers killing each other and fighting each other."

"There is one thing, I want you to remember, please remember. No matter what, you must not have the blood of your brothers on your hands..."

Throughout the ages, there have been countless incidents that have caused Xiao Qiang to suffer.

Qingji is giving the young masters a shot of vaccination.

How effective it is is unknown.

However, Qingji really hoped that they could live in harmony as brothers and that there would be no struggle for the throne.

Once this kind of sign appears, it will often cause irreparable consequences.

So this time, Qingji was going to make a deal while the matter was not causing any serious problems.

"The teachings of the father and the king, the sons and ministers will keep them in mind!"

All the princes replied in unison.

……

The next day, Qingji convened a court meeting and issued an imperial edict, canonizing Wu Heng as the heir apparent of the state of Wu.

Soon after, Prince Heng will go out of the town of Yingdu to suppress the old Chu land for Wu.

In order to make things easier for Prince Heng, Qingji specially ordered Tian Rangju, Zeng Dian, and a group of capable officials to follow Prince Heng to Yingdu.

Ying will also exist as the accompanying capital of Wu.

In addition, Qingji also dispatched [-] soldiers and horses from the standing army stationed in Jinling, and followed Prince Heng to Yingdu to garrison.

Prince Heng has great power and is responsible for controlling Nanjun, Nanyang and Hanzhong counties (the land of Shang Yu).

What is Qingji's intention?
Naturally, it is to make sufficient preparations for the next Wu country to participate in the Central Plains War.

Qingji never fights unprepared battles!
The time has entered the 19th year of Wu Wang Qingji, that is, 495 BC, the beginning of spring.

The spring is coming and the year is coming, and the sunrise is long.

This time can be said to be the time for every Chinese monarch to offer sacrifices to Houtu.

Of course, according to cultural customs, or differences in beliefs.

The gods worshiped by each vassal state are also different!
The major events of the country lie in Rong and Si.

The importance of sacrifice is self-evident.

Therefore, on this day, Qingji got up early, and under the service of Gong'e, he changed into a velvet crown.

Wumian, used by kings to look around the mountains and rivers, is equipped with five-pronged crowns, black clothes and clothes, three chapters of Zong Yi, Zao and Fenmi, and two chapters of Fu and Fu embroidered on the clothes, a total of five chapters.

At the beginning of spring, the object of Qingji's sacrifice is neither the traditional Haotian God nor the Eastern Emperor Taiyi, but the Houtu, in order to pray for the country's good weather and good harvest this year!
"woo woo woo woo--"

With the sound of the majestic and solemn horn, under the attention of everyone, Qingji slowly held the Longyuan sword in one hand, and walked towards the altar with a solemn expression.

Outside the venue, tens of thousands of Li Shu had been looking forward to it for a long time, standing there to see the elegant demeanor of the festival.

Qingji climbed up to the 59-level altar step by step.

Every time you go up a step, the guards standing on both sides will kneel on one knee and bow their heads to show respect.

"Clang, clang, clang, clang..."

Amidst the crisp, melodious yet solemn chime bells, Qingji finally boarded the altar.

(End of this chapter)