History of the Great Zhou Dynasty

Chapter 202 Chu people Shang Hong·Sacrifice for fire
  Suiren's fire turned into the morning glow in the east.

The cold wind in winter cannot blow away the warmth in Chu people's hearts.

Looking at the gradually brightening sky, Chu Ren silently shed tears and sobbed.

Feng Yun looked around, and all the Chu people in Yingdu City had already rushed here to hear what he said about Chu.

Feng Yun accepted the Chu lantern and said softly: "The Zhurong of Fire is noble and honorable. He will not refuse every human who asks for fire from him. As a result, generations have changed and people think that fire is a common thing. ... But in pursuit of essence, people cannot do without fire."

Feng Yun squinted his eyes and looked to the east of Chu State. The dark red cloth and satin shone in the morning sun.

"Chu Hong, a very beautiful color."

"Red, fire."

"The foundation of etiquette is the five virtues."

"The fire of Chu sets the prairie fire, burning its old grass, waiting for the spring breeze to rise again, to grow new shoots, and to create the heaven and earth of Chu."

Feng Yun paused.

Fire is fierce, from the stars to the prairie fire. One time is enough. If there are many, it is not a good thing.

Then he added.

"The change of fire is also the change of thunder."

"Lei Ze gave birth to a child, nourished the people of Chu, and waited for the changes of the years to win the hearts of the people and build a country that will never stop."

Feng Yun explained the method of starting momentum and the way of perseverance.

He said to the king of Chu: "Fire is the gift of Chu... It has always been in the hearts of the people of Chu. As long as the red of Chu does not die out, the people of Chu will also be like new shoots in the spring breeze. But the fire is big and uncontrollable. It may be virtuous and serve the people." It can last forever without backlash on itself.”

This is an admonition to Lord Chu.

"Mr. Chu, I will stay for another month or two to observe the state of Chu outside the capital of Ying. After writing "States of Chu", I will leave Chu. As for the farewell of Mr. Chu, it is not necessary."

Feng Yun said this, and didn't want to say more.

This trip to the Chu Kingdom has already gone through a lot. Whether it is "The Kingdoms of Chu" or the question of Sui Renzu, Feng Yun will end.

"Fengzi, please leave the "Chronicles of Nations: Chu" in Chu State. I want the history of Chu to spread to the hearts of the people." Chu Jun bowed to Feng Yun.

Zhaoyang, on the other hand, went to the distance to bring the carriage over.

The Chu people around him did not retreat, but looked at him respectfully.

Following Zhaoyang's order, armored soldiers soon arrived to protect the surrounding area.

It can be seen that these armored soldiers looked at Feng Yun with respect.

"I will keep it. Books are meant to be read by others."

Feng Yun nodded and left.

Lord Chu watched Feng Yun leave and took Mi Yue and Mi Shu back to the palace.

In addition to "The Kingdoms of Chu", Feng Yun used the murals of Chu and Chu lanterns as guides to integrate them into the destiny, which can enhance the power of the Prime Minister of Chu and make the King of Chu want to explore.

The Chu lantern cannot be obtained, but it is enough to use the murals of Chu to consume the Chu state's destiny in the Chu lantern and reduce the fetters between Feng Yun and the Chu state's destiny.

Chu Jun thought about it and prepared to go to the clan to discuss it.

After all, the clan is in charge of the murals, which is related to the foundation of the Mi surname. Even as a monarch, this is not something he can decide alone.

……

What Feng Yun did in the Chu country spread to all sides within a few days. The surrounding countries all heard about the so-called contempt for the Chu people's ancestors, and the virtues of the Chu people's ancestors can be found.

Smiling secretly, and in a daze, he seemed to be laughing, which was his disapproval of Suiren's virtue.

What is the difference between a civilization of fire and barbarians?
  This sentence gradually spread, and the legend of Suiren was constantly mentioned.

The virtue of Sui people is something that cannot be erased. Fire is also the beginning of civilization.

Wu Hui, the ancestor of the Chu people, the god of fire protection, cannot be explained by just looking at it.

Looking at what the fire barbarians say, it seems that those who laugh at it have no virtue.

Many people lamented that Fengzi was the Chu State and had a good reputation. Because of this, some countries began to re-examine how to treat the Chu State's diplomacy.

Let’s talk less about the barbarians of Chu.

This made some people unhappy, especially Emperor Zhou, but the people's voice was overwhelming, not to mention——

"Wang, we agreed to go on a trip..."

Baosi's belly is swollen high, and her smile shows the tenderness of a woman.

Seeing that the beauty was pregnant with a child, the emperor immediately put aside Chu's troubles.

"Yes, yes, they all belong to the beauty."

Hearing this, Bao Si smiled tenderly and leaned into the emperor's arms.

The emperor hugged Bao Si quickly.

"King, the destruction of Yangyue by Chu State can be regarded as opening up territory for the king. Why don't you agree to the promotion?"

The beauty is in his arms, but the emperor is not just accommodating, he still says: "Humph, Chu State..."

"It's just to reward the State of E. The State of Chu is just opportunistic and let King Yang Yue go. This doesn't count as revenge for the beauty."

Touching Baosi's little face, the emperor said: "When I take charge of the troops and horses, and then order the Sixth Division to go out to fight at that time, seize the Jingchu land of Yangyue for the beauty, and then kill the king of Yangyue, then will it be Revenge for the beauty...open up the territory for the widow."

When Bao Si heard this, she couldn't help but smile.

But when he lowered his head, his beautiful eyes were gloomy. It could be seen that this was just a pretense of catering.

Feng Yun...Feng Jun...Feng Zi...have you become such a sage?
  ……

Spring breeze blows.

The strong luck of Chu State helped Chu people survive the cold winter.

"The coldness after the beginning of spring was dispelled by the God of Fire..."

At this time, Zhaoyang came to report: "Fengzi, the king of Chu ordered you to draw a copy in front of the murals of Chu to add to the content of "States of Chu"."

Chu murals?

Looking at Zhaoyang, he nodded.

"Then thank you Chu Jun for your generosity."

Of course Feng Yun knew how Chu Jun would react after seeing that Chu Xiang entered the destiny and could enhance the power of Chu State.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhaoyang said: "Fengzi, Zhaoyang can't accompany Fengzi this time."

"The Lord of Chu has ordered that I need to go to the land of Yangyue to assist Qu Yuan in governing Yangyue."

"Then who will follow me?"

It is impossible for Lord Chu to let Feng Yun stay alone in Chu State.

"Lao Dou Lian will accompany you."

Dou Lian.

Feng Yun nodded, indicating that he knew.

He thought again, Yang Yue...

"After I paint the murals of Chu, I will go to the land of Yangyue."

Zhaoyang has no objection to this.

"Wherever Fengzi wants to go, he can naturally go."

Zhaoyangli.

Feng Yun packed up his things and prepared to go out.

Doulian drove his car and arrived in front of the Palace of Classics.

"Fengzi, I'm late, please forgive me."

"The elders of the country are polite."

The two of them greeted each other.

"How can you let Mr. Guo drive?"

Dou Lian laughed.

"Sima Zhaoyang can drive for Fengzi, why can't Doulian do it?"

"Fengzi, Dou Lian will take Fengzi into the forbidden area of ​​Chu State this time. Once he sees the murals, of course, Yu has no choice but to wait outside."

Dou Lian helped Feng Yun get in the car.

resignedly.

"The country is old and tired, but Feng Yun can't bear it."

"Stop talking, Fengzi."

"Walk…"

The carriage moved through the streets.

When people passing by saw Feng Yun's bicycle frame, they all looked at it and respected it.

"Haha, I pay so much attention to Fengzi's chariot. When I go out on weekdays, I'm mostly afraid of the eyes."

Dou Lian sighed, and soon he drove to the forbidden area of ​​Chu State.

Qu Xia was already waiting at this time.

"Feng Zian."

Qu Xia saluted Feng Yun, and many people with the surname Mi behind him also saluted.

At this time, things were completely different from the past.

Dou Lian on the side sighed inwardly: How has the Chu State’s surname Mi ever been so respectful to a person with a foreign surname?

Looking at Feng Yun, Dou Lian couldn't help but respect him even more.

Feng Yun, Qu Xia and others met.

Qu Xia said: "With the order of the King of Chu, you can enter the forbidden area and paint and record the murals to add to the book "Nations"."

After hearing this, Feng Yun nodded.

"Yunzi will tell the truth and will not fall into the trust of the Chu State."

Under the leadership of Qu Xia, Feng Yun stepped into the forbidden areas of Chu State.

The spring breeze is still cold, and the cave is full of cold air. But the flames were blazing, and on the stone wall, a pair of murals exuded strange power.

"A map of mountains and seas?"

Looking around, I feel that these pictures are of the same origin, much like those recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

"It's a map of mountains and seas, but this is the original."

"The inheritance of the Chu State, the guardian of the Mi surname."

The Taoist rhyme overflows from the mural, which is not found in ordinary rubbings.

"Fengzi can describe it as he pleases, I'm waiting for you at the entrance of the cave..."

Qu Xia pointed to the side, that was the fine silk that had been prepared, something that could be painted.

"Thank you." Feng Yun thanked him.

Qu Xia nodded and left slowly.

……

time flies.

The spring breeze blows again.

Because of Feng Yun's reputation, many Chu people hoped that Feng Yun would serve as an official in Chu State.

And in Andi, because it was Feng Yun's fiefdom, but it was barren and there were few people, many Chu people wanted to live there and help Fengzi build Andi.

The relocation of Chu people is a major event and should not be done without authorization.

The king of Chu was helpless, but if he didn't move the people to Andi, he was afraid of hurting the people's feelings and making unkind remarks about Fengzi from the king of Chu.

Next to him, Fei Wuji suggested: "Your Majesty, why don't we move some slaves? Anyway, most of them are slaves in Andi."

After hearing this, Lord Chu was dissatisfied. There were too many people in Yangyue and it was difficult to control them.

Thinking of what Feng Yun once said about how to calm the people.

He said: "Back then Fengzi had a plan to turn the people of Yangyue into Chu people, so let's take An Di as a test and implement this plan!"

With a wave of his hand, the King of Chu mobilized tens of thousands of Chu people to go to Andi to serve the people, established a Chu people's residence, and ordered the slaves' newborn sons to be raised in Andi. When they reached adulthood, they moved to various places to serve as people.

When the King of Chu's order came out, the people of Chu were happy, but also shocked.

There were endless discussions and questions, and the powerful people were thinking about their strategies.

Chu Jun later added: This is Fengzi's strategy, which can benefit the country's morality.

This time, Chu people no longer doubted it.

And the powerful can only silence them.

Whether this strategy is good or bad still needs to be tested with Andi.

At this time, they are not harmed, and we will wait and see what happens.

February·Spring Breeze——

Feng Yun painted and recorded the murals of the Chu Kingdom in "Chronicles of the Kingdoms of Chu". When the book was written, the heaven and earth were in different phases.

The dignitaries of Chu State were looking forward to it.

Following the huge Chu prime ministers who bear the sky, they fly up and merge into the national destiny of Chu State.

Every Chu person felt empowered, and all the illnesses left behind by the cold wind were eliminated.

As for the dignitaries of the Chu State, who practiced the methods of the Prime Minister of Chu, they also felt that their practice of the Prime Minister of Chu had been enhanced.

The road is prosperous.

It can be said that everyone in Chu State is very happy!

When Feng Yun handed over "Chronicles of the Kingdoms to Chu" to the king of Chu.

""Chronicles of the Kingdoms" is about the origin of Chu. I hope the Lord of Chu can understand the people of Chu. As for the strategy, the Lord of Chu will make his own decisions."

Feng Yun also casually said that he also kept the original. If someone wanted to watch, he would not be stingy. Chu Jun wanted to hide it, but he couldn't.

"Fengzi's virtues are known to all." After taking the book, Chu Jun felt the rich profound energy on it.

"When will Fengzi plan to leave Chu?"

Chu Jun asked, his tone was a little weird.

Unfortunately, Feng Yun's reputation in Chu State was too high at this time, and there were countless voices asking Feng Yun to become an official.

His heart was complicated and difficult to describe.

He was extremely fearful. He knew that Feng Yun's heart was not with Chu, but he was worried about how Chu people would view him, Xiong Shang.

Feng Yun thought: "I am going to Yangyue for a visit."

"In addition to their ambitions, all countries also have strategies, and their strategies must also be recorded."

When Chu Jun heard this, he nodded. It was good to be able to leave the capital of Ying temporarily, so he ordered Doulian to protect him.

"Fengzi can go to Chu Di at will."

After hearing what Chu Jun said, Feng Yun will leave soon and prepare to go to Yangyue.

The king of Chu ordered his people to engrave many books before the Qingming Dynasty and go to various places to study for the people of Chu.

At the same time, the Chu Shen Ancestral Temple was prepared to house his books, so that Chu people could perform more sacrifices and remember their ancestors' journey.

When the state of Chu was prosperous, perhaps due to the long-term suppression of Zhou rites, there was a virtue of respecting ancestors at this time, but there was a hint that Chu people were dissatisfied with Zhou rites.

……

At this time, Feng Yunfang left the capital of Ying and headed for the land of Yangyue.

In the capital city of Ying, a young man was saluting in front of Lord Chu.

Looking at it, he should be in his prime years.

"Your Majesty, why don't you ask Fengzi to serve as an official?"

In the palace, in addition to Lord Chu and this young man, there were also Qu Xia, Fei Wuji, Wu She and other important officials in the court.

Everyone wanted to discuss the establishment of the Chu Shen Ancestral Temple, but this young man stepped forward and asked Feng Yun to serve as an official.

Mr. Chu frowned slightly.

During this period, there were many voices among the people asking Fengzi to serve as an official, but no one in the court said anything about it.

At this time, Chu Jun did not expect that someone would say it.

And it’s still this person.

"Wu She, is this what you teach?"

Chu Jun did not look at the young man who was saluting, but looked at Wu She.

Wu She was shocked.

"Your Majesty, this... Young Master Jian is young, and he is also thinking about the Kingdom of Chu at this time."

Wu She looked at the young man and sighed secretly, feeling extremely helpless.

But when he looked at the courtiers secretly, he saw Fei Wuji secretly laughing in the corner.

He was shocked again.

But Lord Chu glanced at the young man and Wu She and gave the order.

"If you don't know the affairs of the country, how can you know where Fengzi will be?"

"Order, Prince Jian, Wu She, and five thousand slaves, go to the sandy land of Chu to mine red copper, carry out the government of Chu, become rich, and know the affairs of the country!"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole court was shocked.

Red copper is more beneficial to the country than bronze.

When they occupied Yangyue Kingdom, it happened that Yangyue discovered a land of red copper.

Chu State naturally occupied it.

Nowadays, people from all ethnic groups are looking at this place, wanting to have a piece of it.

But at this time, the king of Chu actually punished Gong Zijian by going to this place to mine...

Everyone in the court was very active. This was because Chu Jun wanted to reuse Gongzi Jian and pave the way for him.

Wu She lowered her head, joy flashing in her eyes.

Fei Wuji, who was in the corner, was annoyed and looked at Wu She fiercely.

Wu She frowned at this.

"Take Young Master Jian away, I don't want to see him now!"

"Nuo..." Wu She felt a little uneasy, but still pulled Young Master Jian away.

And this incident also spread out, and for a time, Gong Zijian's reputation also spread...

After Wu She returned to her residence, she packed her luggage.

Next to him, the eldest son Wu Shang has become a sergeant.

And the second son, Wu Zixu, is also preparing to become an official...

Congratulations to Wu She for receiving this transfer.

But Wu She was still worried.

It stands to reason that Fei Wuji was the master of Gongzi Jianji Guan. Gongzi Jian gained power, which also had advantages.

But today...

"What's so gratifying? If there is no merit in the sand, then this opportunity will be a serious crime."

Hesitating... Wu She looked at his two sons, thinking in a low voice: "Follow me into the secret room..."

In the secret room, Wu She informed the two of them about Bao Xiang's death.

The two were startled.

"Both of you are serving as officials. My father is not here and it is difficult to protect him. You two should treat this secret with caution. Telling you two is also to let you two understand the nature of Lord Chu, so as not to make the wrong step."

Wu Shang and Wu Zixu looked at each other, hiding their shock, and nodded solemnly.

……

(End of this chapter)