Honghuang clan

Chapter 195 A thousand years of fingers, five emperors rule the world

Since then, the battle between Wumen and Daomen has come to an end.

Among the human race, the human emperor Zhuanxu, since he subdued the Dongyi tribe, issued an order to prohibit all tribes from advocating witchcraft, and the worshipers of all tribes must be the holy father Liao Feiyu and the holy mother Nuwa of the human race. The prestige of the Yanhuang Tribe was captured by all ethnic groups at this time, so they all worshiped. Since then, the Yanhuang Tribe has shocked the prehistoric world, surrendered from all over the world, and the human race has truly ushered in the day of great prosperity.

In this way, a hundred years passed in a flash. After Zhuanxu was old, he felt that he had no energy to lead the tribes of the human tribe, so he visited all the virtuous people in the tribe, and later found that his nephew Di Ku was smart, virtuous and talented. The person who entrusted the heavy burden, so Zhuanxu abdicated the throne to Di Ku.

This Emperor Ku was young and clever, smart and eager to learn. When he was twelve or thirteen years old, his name of sage spread throughout the prehistoric tribes. It is said that this Emperor Ku was born because his mother puppet stepped on the footprints of giants. Di Ku was born, so when Zhuanxu passed on the throne to Di Ku, there were very few people who were dissatisfied.

After the Emperor Ku came to power, he was wise to know the distance, and wise to observe the subtle.Follow the righteousness of heaven and know the urgency of the people.Benevolence leads to prestige, kindness leads to trust, self-cultivation leads to obedience to the world.Emperor Ku reigned for 70 years, the world was in great order, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

Before Emperor Ku, although people had the concept of the four seasons of the year, they only worked at sunrise and rested at sunset. There was no scientific time sequence for farming and animal husbandry, which seriously restricted the development of agriculture and the improvement of people's quality of life.Therefore, Emperor Kuyao's policy accounted for and calculated the calendar, and the changes were extreme, and he announced it to the world.

The era of Emperor Ku can be described as a peaceful and prosperous age in ancient times.His strategy for governing the country is: "There is nothing more important than virtue in loving people, and nothing in politics is more important than benefiting people. There is nothing more important in government than faith, and nothing in governance is better than benevolence." He emphasized that the world should be governed with integrity and benevolence.Therefore, the later "Historical Records" said that he "gives benefit to all things, is wise to know the distance, is wise to observe the small, obeys the righteousness of the sky, knows the people and knows the urgent, is benevolent and powerful, benefits and trusts, cultivates the body and obeys the world... as the sun and the moon shine. No matter what the wind and rain come, there will be no disobedience." Emperor Ku was especially famous for his honesty among the people. The story of "Marrying a Daughter Panhu Dog" has lasted for thousands of years.It is said that the dog Rong Fang Wang made a rebellion, and the Emperor Ku conquered and failed, so he told the world that whoever took the Fang Wang's head would get a thousand gold, seal ten thousand households, and give the emperor's daughter as his wife.Later, a man named Panhu with a head like a dog's head took the head of Fang Wang with his bravery and wisdom. Emperor Ku fulfilled his promise and married his daughter to Panhu Dog.As a generation of emperors, Di Ku not only cultivated self-discipline and was selfless, but also advocated honesty and discerned good and evil.He knew ghosts and gods clearly and served them carefully.He was handsome and of high morals.He acted in season and acted like a scholar.Emperor Ku governed the people, just like the rain watering the farmland, spreading all over the world, wherever the sun and moon shine, and wherever the wind and rain come, there is no one who disobeys and submits.

Emperor Ku married two wives, Zi's daughter gave birth to a son named Zhi, and Chen Feng's daughter gave birth to Fang Xun.After Emperor Ku abdicated, Zhi replaced him.But Zhi was a short-lived ghost who died shortly after taking office, so everyone elected Fang Xun as his successor and changed his name to Yao.

Under Yao's order, the ministers formulated the original calendar according to the law of sunrise and sunset and the distribution of stars in the sky, and guided the people's production and migration according to the solar terms.The length of a year is determined to be 360 ​​six days, and a leap month is set to adjust the four seasons.On the vernal equinox, the day is as long as the night, and the star in the Suzaku seven constellations appears in the south when it is first fainted, and the time of mid-spring is determined accordingly.At this time, the people dispersed their work, and the birds and beasts gave birth and mated.He also ordered Uncle Xi, who lives in Nanjiao, to arrange the summer farm work step by step, and do it carefully.On the day of the summer solstice, the day is the longest, and the heart (also known as the big fire) of the seven constellations of the Canglong appears in the south when it is first fainted, and the time of midsummer is determined accordingly.At this time, the people live in high places, and the feathers of birds and beasts are sparse.He also ordered Hezhong, who lives in Xitu, which is called Shibuya, to send the sun down respectfully, and arrange the autumn harvest step by step.On the day of the autumnal equinox, the night is as long as the day, and the virtual night among the seven constellations of Xuanwu appears in the south when it is first fainted. Based on this, the time of Zhongqiu is determined.At this time, the people moved to the flat land, and the birds and beasts regenerated.He also ordered Uncle He to live in the north, which is called Youdu, and carefully arrange the winter collection.On the day of the winter solstice, the day is the shortest, and the Pleiades, one of the seven constellations of the white tiger, appear in the south when they first faint, and the time of midwinter is determined accordingly.At this time, the people went into the house to keep warm, and the birds and beasts were covered with fine hair.There are 360 ​​six days in a year, and the method of setting the leap month is used to correct the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter.Emperor Yao sincerely warned all officials to keep their duties, and all kinds of things were done.

As Yao grew old, he discussed with his courtiers who should be his successor, and some of the courtiers stepped forward to recommend Yu Shun.Yu Shun's name is Chonghua, and he is a member of the Yu clan.Chonghua's family background is very humble. Although he is a descendant of Emperor Zhuanxu, the fifth generation is a commoner and belongs to the lower class of society.

What happened to Chonghua was even more unfortunate. His father, Gusou, was blind, and his mother died very young.After Chonghua's biological mother died, he married another wife and had a son named Xiang.Gusou has a wicked mind, his stepmother is duplicitous, and his younger brother is arrogant and stubborn. Shun lives in a family environment where "the father is stubborn, the mother is arrogant, and the elephant is arrogant". Very friendly, for many years, without any slack.Gusou preferred Xiang, so in order to monopolize the family property, Xiang's mother and son conspired with each other to put Shun to death and then hurry up; when his family members tried to harm him, he ran away in time; May give help, such an unfortunate life experience, such a bad environment, but Shun can show extraordinary moral character and handle family relations well.

Although Shun is regarded as a thorn in the side of his family, he has no resentment towards his parents and younger brother. He repays hatred with kindness, and will try his best to meet any requests from his family.When Shun cultivated in Mount Li, the people of Mount Li gave him land one after another; when he went fishing in Lei Ze, the master of Lei Ze gave him a place to live. Wherever Chonghua lived, the local people came here admiringly. Ju, Chengyi in two years, Chengdu in three years.

Yao heard that the minister praised Chonghua so much, so he married his two daughters, Ehuang and Nvying, to Chonghua, and made indirect comments from his daughters to investigate Chonghua's character.Yao was very satisfied with the results of the final investigation, so he was assigned to teach people the five ethics of fatherly righteousness, motherly kindness, brothers and friends, brotherly respect, and son's filial piety.After people were enlightened by Chonghua, their folk customs changed immediately.

Later, Yao let Shun participate in political affairs, manage officials, receive guests, and endure various trials.Shun not only handled political affairs in an orderly manner, but also improved in employing people.The "eight yuan" and "eight Kai" that Yao failed to use had long been famous. Shun made "eight yuan" manage the land and make "eight Kai" discipline; Don't you have talent, Hun Dun, young man?Qiongqi's untalented son, Zhuanxu's untalented son?Although Taotie, an incompetent son of the Wu and Jinyun clans, was notorious, Yao failed to deal with it, and Shun exiled the "four fierce clans" to remote and wild places.The implementation of these measures showed Shun's strategy and political ability in governing the country.

After many tests, Shun finally got Yao's approval.So Yao wanted to give Chonghua the seat of Zen, but Chonghua felt that he was not famous enough and his virtue was not enough, so he was unwilling to accept it.Yao had no choice but to let him act as the host temporarily. If the destiny does not allow Chonghua to succeed, it will definitely show.

After Chonghua performed his duties as a pedestrian, he observed the Big Dipper to check whether there was any abnormality in the movement of the sun, moon, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Then he held a temporary ceremony to worship God and put the sacrifice on the fire. The ceremony of burning is used to worship the four seasons of the world, the ceremony of remote sacrifice is used to worship famous mountains and rivers, and the gods of all walks of life are generally worshiped.He collected five kinds of jade talismans of Huangui, Xingui, Gonggui, Gubi and Pubi held by the princes, sons and fifth grade marquises. He chose a good month and an auspicious day, summoned Siyue and the prefects of various states, and awarded them.In the second month, Shun went to the east for inspection. When he arrived at Mount Tai, he used the ceremony of burning firewood to worship Dongyue, and used the ceremony of remote sacrifice to worship the famous mountains and rivers in various places.Then, he summoned the princes of the East to coordinate and correct the four seasons, the size of the moon, and the first and second days of the sun, and unify the temperament and the standards of length, capacity, and weight.

More than 20 years later, Yao died. When the people heard the news of Yao's death, the whole country grieved together, as if losing their parents.Shun ordered that in order to commemorate Yao's achievements, within three years, there would be no banquets, no singing and dancing in the Quartet.

After Chonghua's three-year funeral, he abdicated to Yao's son Danzhu, and retreated to the south of Nanhe.However, when the princes made pilgrimages, the people sang songs, and the villages settled cases, they all went to Chonghua, and almost no one paid attention to Danzhu.All the officials said it was God's will, and Chonghua could no longer refuse, so he had no choice but to accept the position of Lord Shun, that is, Emperor Shun.

After Shun came to power, he revised the calendar again, and held a grand ceremony to sacrifice to the saints, the four seasons of heaven and earth, and the gods of mountains and rivers; Ceremony, re-award letter Gui.In the year when he came to the throne, he went to various places to patrol, sacrifice famous mountains, summoned the princes, and inspected the people's conditions; he also stipulated that he would patrol once every five years to inspect the princes' improvements, and clearly set rewards and punishments. rule.

Gun, Gao Tao, Qi, Qi, Boyi, Kui, Long, Chui, Yi, etc. who had already been promoted had unclear responsibilities, so at this time Shun appointed Gun as Sikong to manage water and soil; Agriculture; Ming Qi served as a Situ to promote enlightenment; Ming Gao Tao served as a "scholar", in charge of criminal law, and made fair judgments, so that all people could receive fair treatment; Ming Yi served as "Yu" and was in charge of the mountains and forests; Ming Boyi was appointed as "Zhizong" to preside over ceremonies and give way to the upper and lower levels; Ming Kui was appointed as the music officer to be in charge of music and education; Order, collect opinions.It is also stipulated that the political performance shall be inspected once every three years, and the promotion or dismissal shall be determined by the results of the three inspections.Through such rectification, Shu Ji Xianxi, all work has a new look.Since then, the merits of Emperor Shun have been honored in the four seas, and the world's morality has started from Emperor Yu, presenting an unprecedented situation of peace.

Shun also asked people to draw the shapes of five punishments on the utensils to serve as a warning; exile was used instead of corporal punishment to show leniency.But whipping, punishment, and redemption are also set up, especially for criminals who refuse to repent, they must be severely punished, and the bad guys will be punished, and the people of the world will be convinced.

During the reign of Emperor Shun, the central plains were flooded, and the people were miserable.Gun, the official in charge of water and soil, was ordered to control the flood. It took nine years, but the flood was not over.Shun inspected the world, and found that Gun used the method of cutting off the water to control the water, but it did not achieve any results. Instead, he was wasting money and people. In order to show justice, he was finally executed at Mount Yu.

(End of this chapter)