History of the Great Zhou Dynasty

Chapter 231 Xuan Dao·Adhering to the Heart of Humanity

The bleak and cold wind stopped playing at the beginning of spring.

Spanning more than a month of winter solstice, minor cold, and major cold, the world is covered with ice and snow. This is a scene that the four southwestern countries have not seen for thousands of years.

Why does it take so long?

Since the wind changes the weather, it naturally follows the seasons.

It is cold during the severe cold, but warm at the beginning of spring, which is in line with the way of heaven.

Last year there was no snow and it was hot during the heavy snowfall. This kind of climate can make up for the two periods of cold weather, so we can look forward to the weather after the New Year.

"Fengzi, go slow."

On the bank of the Yangtze River, although there is snow all around, the sun is bright, the years are friendly, and there is a sign of rising vitality.

Feng Yun got on the mountain bike specially prepared by Yongjun.

Yongjun used armored soldiers to protect him, and he himself sent them far along the Yangtze River.

"Fengzi saved the four kingdoms from fighting. Although our country, Yongguo, was against Fengzi in Chu before, it also tended to follow the Zhou rites. This time, our country was damaged. For this reason, we resigned from the emperor's order and never went out again. The army has gone to Chu."

Yong Jun is also a heroic person. After saying this, Feng Yun couldn't help but return the favor.

"The war at Chu lost humanity and humanity declined. If a mediocre king can no longer fight, it is naturally a move that benefits humanity, so that future countries will not imitate it and destroy humanity in favor of profit."

Yongjun smiled and shook his head.

Benefits often come with no alternative, and he is unwilling to accept this statement.

Yongjun stopped, shook his head and sighed, and just bowed to send him off.

Feng Yun did not force anything, but just talked casually. From the beginning, his words were as Lao Tzu said, not to persuade the king, but to move people's hearts.

Scholars in the world often talk in line with the world and control people's hearts, but Feng Yun's words are in line with people's hearts and control the world's behavior.

He didn't care whether the monarch agreed or not.

Because the king will die one day, and the country will also be destroyed one day. Both the king and the country are part of the replacement of the human race and the environment in which people live.

And people are the foundation of the human race.

The human heart is the will of the human race.

When people adapt to the environment, they do not submit, but seek common ground while reserving differences, and look for aspects that are beneficial to themselves, so as to create an environment.

"Yongjun, I'll take my leave now."

"Farewell, Fengzi."

After many twists and turns, Feng Yun fulfilled the agreement he made with Chu Jun and returned to Chu land.

At the beginning of spring, everything revives.

Although the Chu region was also affected by the cold current to a certain extent, it was not as bad as the four southwest countries.

When you enter Chu Land at this time, you can see green grass and flowing streams.

After passing Yiguan, the person guarding the city was still Cheng Ziyu.

When he saw Feng Yun this time, he didn't dare to show off and was extremely respectful. At this time, he just stood aside.

"Fengzi, you are now well-known in the south, and your virtues are well known."

Qu Yuan, he came to greet Feng Yun personally. His complexion looked much better than when Feng Yun left, which showed that the current situation in Chu State had also eased.

"There are four countries in the west of the Southland, all the Yue countries in the east of the Southland, and Jingchu in the Southland, no one knows the wind."

Qu Yuan saluted Feng Yun, his eyes full of admiration.

"If I were to stand in Fengzi's position, I would not be able to get Xuande recognized by all the countries."

Feng Yun returned the gift. Although he was touched by Qu Yuan's words, he would not be happy about it. Xuandao... this was an exaggeration.

"I haven't seen you for a long time. I wonder how the Chu Kingdom is doing. Can the Emperor withdraw his troops, or has he changed his words?"

Withdrawing the troops, the emperor's power would be greatly reduced. Feng Yun guessed that the emperor would change his words and seek compensation instead of destroying the Chu people.

After all, Baoxiang's death was still alive, but the officials sent by the Zhou Dynasty naturally wanted to appease the emperor's heart.

This is enough for the Chu State to hurt its muscles and bones, and it is also enough to serve as military pay for the emperor's army and the princes to send troops, so as not to make all parties extremely dissatisfied.

But Feng Yun had a high opinion of the emperor's ambition.

"The Emperor is silent, and the remaining six divisions are stationed in the state of Lu in the southwest corner of the Shennong Basin."

"I'm afraid they will launch an attack once the cold winter is over."

The war does not stop when it wants to stop.

The emperor's first order was for the princes to gather together to attack Chu, make the Chu people slaves, and carve up the Chu land. This did not violate the humanity in people's hearts at this time and the "Book of Rites of Zhou".

The princes all responded positively.

But as the situation changed, the emperor ordered the Chu people to be exterminated.

Humanity has collapsed, but the princes have sent out many troops and cannot withdraw. They can only fight with the emperor.

Just like the two countries of Bayong, when they have reason to rest at this time, they will no longer participate in the emperor's attack on Chu. Naturally, they do not really pay attention to the so-called virtues. They suddenly wake up and just consider the gains and losses of victory and defeat, get out of the quagmire in time, give them a step, and do not give up. The emperor only punishes you.

"Yiguan is now stable." Feng Yun thought about the war situation.

"With the danger of the Han River, Jingmen is a barrier. Even if the emperor crosses the river and captures Andi, there will be no naval troops. The Chu State only needs to guard Jingmen, and it will be fine."

Feng Yun already had the intention of retreating, but needed to settle down in An Di.

The people of Andi were afraid that they were still in the mountains, so they followed Feng Yun's orders to protect themselves.

And he also needs to retreat for a period of time, and concentrate on writing "Nations" based on the events in many countries he experienced during this period.

"It's time for me to leave Chu."

Hearing the sound, Qu Yuan was shocked.

"Fengzi, the war in Chu country hasn't started yet..."

Feng Yun waved his hands and said nothing, just looking at the clear blue sky.

"I have done everything I can do. When people pass away, in the remaining years, it will take the replacement of old and new Chu people to hold up this world."

Qu Yuan was speechless.

Feng Yun arranged for the escorting soldiers to return with the carriage.

Qu Yuan personally drove the chariot.

"Fengzi, I wanted to drive you again and take you to Andi."

Feng Yun nodded.

"As long as it doesn't delay you in dealing with the political dignitaries of Chu State."

When Qu Yuan heard this, he laughed, waved his whip, and drove the four horses to Andi.

"It turns out that sending Fengzi is because the Chu State is important and political matters are urgent. Everyone in the Chu State understands this."

"shelf!"

Quick horse and whip.

At this time, Qu Yuan also relieved his long-standing burden, as if he had just entered the Chu land before Feng Yun, he was still the young man, simple and without turmoil in his eyes.

"Fengzi, do you think Yuan Neng will always serve as an official in Chu State?"

"Perhaps like you, become a traveling scholar."

Feng Yun looked at Qu Yuan and whispered, "This is your own choice."

choose……

Qu Yuan had already made his choice when attending Zeng Guo's Ceremony of Rites and Music.

Qu Yuan's brows darkened, he was helpless but had no regrets.

"Life is like this. I hope that Feng Zi's books about traveling around the world will be able to read them all. This is Yuan's greatest expectation for Tao."

Life and Tao are sometimes contradictory and sometimes identical.

Qu Yuan's life was not his way.

Born among the dignitaries of the Chu Kingdom, his life chose to prosper the Chu Kingdom rather than pursue the learning of other nations.

Qu Yuan stopped talking about this topic, and instead asked Feng Yun about what happened when he was sent as an envoy to the four countries in the southwest, and how to resolve it with reason, so that the four countries could restrain themselves and then stop fighting each other.

Feng Yun said everything except what he was still speculating about.

Soon, the carriage arrived at Andi, and the mountain pass had been changed from Danshan to Anshan.

"It's Fengzi!"

On the mountain, the patrolling people looked at it from a distance and exclaimed in surprise.

In no time, thousands of people in the mountain came down to greet him.

Feng Yun said: "Yun will stay in peace for this period of time. He will leave after the book is completed."

Hearing this, everyone was overjoyed.    Looking back.

Qu Yuan was envious in his eyes, but he still saluted Feng Yun and said: "Fengzi, I sent you here, but I won't stay here. The war in Chu State has not ended, and in the Eastern State, farming needs to be arranged in various places."

Feng Yun nodded and asked, "How are those doctors doing?"

Mysterious doctor.

Feng Yun's arrangement was to leave after winter. As long as the winter plague no longer occurs, it would be fine.

At this time, winter has passed and we don’t know the situation yet.

Qu Yuan reported back: "Prime Minister Sun Shuao has dealt with the floods in the Yangtze River. At this time, he is arranging for Xuan Tao doctors to return to Andi or Baiyue."

Feng Yun nodded.

"That's good. The Cortex Cortex is pungent and can be used in vegetables. It is a good food to keep away the cold. It can be planted in various places in Jingchu in the spring and added to people's food. It will be of great benefit."

Qu Yuan nodded.

Feng Yun no longer asked or explained.

Qu Yuan burst into tears.

"Fengzi, take your leave."

After giving a great gift, Qu Yuan drove the chariot, turned around and ran away, not daring to look back.

Feng Yun looked at it from a distance and sighed slightly.

"Original, an emotional person."

Xuan Dao governs the world but not people.

The so-called choice is to control the world and expand the world of others, which is Feng Yun's greatest help to Qu Yuan.

"Qu Yuan, the Grand Prime Minister of Chu State, with such a position, overlooking the world of Chu State, his choice is his destiny. I hope that future generations will not have that memorial festival."

"Although people in later generations like festivals, some things never happened, which is the joy of those involved."

……

Feng Yun enters the land of safety.

The matter has been spread far and wide.

As time went by, Feng Yun no longer interfered with Chu state affairs. This was also proof that he officially left Chu and did not seek for it.

The emperor and the princes all breathed a sigh of relief.

Feng Yun sent an envoy, and although the Chu State spent nothing, it didn't cost a single soldier to eliminate the two major countries in the alliance of the Son of Heaven.

If Feng Yun helps Chu again, will there be any remaining emperor's four armies?

In particular, Han, Tong, and Ying were countries that had dealings with Feng Yun when he was in Baiyue. They also appointed Feng Yun as prime minister. Naturally, they knew Feng Yun's abilities and had an old relationship with Feng Yun. As a close friend.

The Fengze alliance with Baiyue Kingdom is still there.

At this time, Baiyue Kingdom had the position of viscount because of its healing virtues in this battle, and was a prince with them.

If Feng Yun leaves Baiyue again, who can rival Feng Yun's reputation among Baiyue?

If you don't fight, things will be better, and you won't make enemies.

As for the other countries, they also have their thoughts.

Zeng Houbing had long wanted to retire, so he accepted the Zeng State. He had not yet had time to take full control of the Zeng State, but he could not stay under the emperor for a long time without any achievements, otherwise his domestic reputation would be greatly reduced, which would be extremely detrimental to him.

However, Feng Yun's reputation for virtue is far-reaching. To oppose him would be to damage the reputation of his own Marquis Zeng. Feng Yun's separation from Chu would also be a good thing for him.

Among the countries in the Shennong Basin, it goes without saying that Deng is the country. Deng Jun has been studying in Andi for a month. Although he has no status as a disciple, he cannot be hostile. Otherwise, how can the world say it?

Those small countries, even more so, are already poor. They have been fighting here for a long time, and the emperor has turned a blind eye to them. How can they not be anxious? They all hope that the emperor will withdraw his troops.

Only Shen State in the Shennong Basin.

Shenguo, one country and two places.

Xishen is next to Zongzhou and has been the clan's land for many years, and Queen Shen is here. How can he care about soldiers, horses, food, and reputation?

There is Nanshen in the Shennong Basin, which is a pioneering land. At this time, it is necessary to gain meritorious service in order to gain new land in order to become strong and prosperous. The emperor's attack on Chu is exactly what he wants!

The state of Zhu is the alliance land of the emperor.

The palace of the state of Lu was changed into the emperor's palace. At this time, all the kings of the kingdoms were at the banquet in the palace.

There was a charcoal fire in the center.

Na Shenhou came forward and bowed.

"Your Majesty, the Chu Kingdom is about to be plowed in spring, and its logistics are not guaranteed. This is the time to fight!"

"Our army only needs to send slaves to withstand a month of fierce fighting, wear down Chu's logistics, and seize Jingmen. Then the Chu land will be within easy reach!"

As soon as these words came out, except for the emperor who was leisurely and calm, his eyes were shallow.

The other kings were shocked.

War during spring plowing?

"No!" Someone stood up and refuted Shen Hou's words.

"you are?"

Shen Hou was slightly angry, but the emperor found it interesting and asked who it was.

"The emperor is in front, and I will be the king of Han."

Han State...

"Oh, we are relatives of the same clan. It was built by Uncle Han, the ancestor of Wu." The emperor's expression became peaceful.

He was called the son of Wu Zu, so he was naturally the descendant of King Wu Jifa. It was built by Ji Han, so he was naturally a relative of the emperor.

The remoteness of the country of Han was also to ensure that the southeast of the border was suppressed by the same clan. His uncle Han built Han in order to sacrifice himself and benefit the great Zhou Dynasty.

The Emperor glanced at Shen Hou and signaled Han Jun to continue speaking.

Han Jun is not afraid of Shen State. Han and Shen are far apart.

"The Emperor..."

"In the previous winter, the two countries of Bayong were attacked by Yelang and Shu. Fengzi used the time of winter hiding as an excuse to change the weather. He acted virtuously by using the cold wind to freeze the four southwest countries and let the four countries truce. The wind is cold, but it warms the heart and shows humanity.”

"On this matter, the princes and barbarians are all discussing his virtue."

"Just now, Marquis Shen said that he would take advantage of the spring plowing time to attack Chu. Although this strategy is feasible, it will destroy humanity and destroy the meaning of spring plowing. If our emperor's army does this, it may be ridiculed by other countries, even barbarians. ah."

humane!

The words of humanity are discussed among all countries at this time, from the powerful to the common people. No matter who they are, as long as they are human beings, they all have a sense of identity.

I also learned what it meant during the discussion.

This is what Feng Zi Xuan Dao believes in, adhering to the heart of humanity.

What is humanity?

Be obedient to people's hearts, keep good and evil in mind, and be humane.

When Feng Yun was in Chu, why he didn't help Chu before was because the emperor's march, even if it was for profit, was still within the scope of humanity.

Helping the Chu State later was also the words and deeds of the emperor to destroy the Chu people. It was not in line with human nature and was destroying humanity. If someone followed suit, the human race would exterminate each other, so how could the human race survive?

With the example of Chu State, people in the world naturally understand what human nature is.

"Humanity..." The emperor sat on the table, looked up to the sky and took a deep breath.

He couldn't refute this. Even though he was the emperor who acted on behalf of heaven, he was still a member of the human race, and everyone below him was a human race.

If he refutes humanity, he is in opposition to the world.

In "The Rites of Zhou", the emperor came to the court on behalf of the heaven to help the human race. Their class and virtues are also different, so the emperor can punish them... naturally they cannot oppose them.

"You can't violate humanity. I was wrong before."

The emperor looked at the sky, hiding the cruel look and shame in his eyes.

The others were shocked.

The emperor is wrong?

But the emperor quickly adjusted his mentality, lowered his head to look at everyone's looks, and smiled again.

"I was wrong, so I offered sacrifices to the State of Lu and asked Heaven, and Heaven condemned Chu!"

"Hurry, wait for Tian's reply to me, and then we will know what kind of punishment the Chu State should have."

Looking at Shenhou, the emperor said: "Shenhou was angry because of Chu's evil deeds, so he made this gaffe."

"Within this year, God will respond to me, and then this expedition will be completed."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was thinking.

Within this year, the emperor will make a decision... that can wait.

Shen Hou's eyes were dim, but he still followed the emperor's words and said: "I just made a mistake because I was angry at the evil of Chu State."

"At this time, the emperor is asking for justice on behalf of heaven, and the rest will naturally treat him respectfully!"

(End of this chapter)