A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 8 The King of Zhou collapsed, and the war began to take shape.

May 30th in the twelfth year of the king

King Jifa of Zhou summoned the leaders of the nine states and climbed to the high ground of Bin to look at the capital of Shang in the distance.

King Zhou returned to the palace and could not sleep at night. Ji Dan heard about this and came to King Zhou's residence and asked, "Why can't you sleep?"

King Zhou said: "Let me tell you: God does not enjoy the sacrifices of the Yin and Shang Dynasties. It has been sixty years since I was not born until now. Elk are infested in the pastures and pests are everywhere."

It is precisely because God no longer enjoys the sacrifices of the Yin Dynasty that I have achieved success today. God created the Yin Dynasty and appointed 360 talented people. Although no obvious political achievements were made, it still allowed the state affairs of the Yin and Shang Dynasties to exist and continues to this day. I have not been truly blessed by God, so how can I have time to sleep? "

Then King Zhou said again:

“If you want to truly receive God’s blessing, you must live close to the Emperor of Heaven, find all the evildoers, and punish them, just like you did to King Yin.

I must work diligently day and night to stabilize my western land, and I must do all kinds of things well until our moral education can be manifested in all directions.

From the corner of Luoshui to the corner of Yishui, the terrain is flat and there are no obstacles. People can live here. This is where Xia people live.

I looked to the south at Santu Mountain, to the north at the Taihang Mountains, and looking back at the Yellow River, I also observed the Luo River and Yishui River, which are places not far from the Emperor of Heaven. "

Upon hearing this, Ji Dan immediately understood King Zhou's concerns and replied: "Your will will definitely be realized!"

The next day, in the court hall, the King of Zhou ordered people to build the new capital of the Zhou Dynasty in Luoyi. Then he asked people to put the war horses to the south of Huashan Mountain and the oxen used to pull carts in the Taolin area. They put down their weapons, reorganized the army, disarmed them, and expressed to the world that they would no longer use troops.

Zhu and others were also asked to be sent home. However, if there was a war, using nobles as the backbone and Chinese as soldiers, the Sixth Division could be rebuilt within ten months.

April 18th, the 13th year of the King’s reign

King Zhou asked Jizi about the reasons for the demise of the Yin and Shang Dynasties. Jizi could not bear to speak ill of the Yin and Shang Dynasties, so he only discussed the survival of the country with King Wu. King Wu also felt ashamed, so he only asked Jizi about the way of heaven.

April 29th, the 13th year of the King’s reign
King Zhou was seriously ill and could not afford it. Because the world had not yet settled down, all the ministers were very frightened and they performed divination (divination).

At this time, Ji Dan stood up. He fasted, bathed, prayed to heaven, and was willing to bear the disease and the pain caused by the disease for King Zhou. Within a few days, King Zhou's illness gradually improved, and everyone was very happy.

February 20, the fourteenth year of the king's reign

King Zhou was seriously ill again. Perhaps he felt that he was already dead, but the world was not yet completely peaceful. He was also worried that his son Ji Song was still young and lacked political experience and was not qualified to take on the important task of governing the world. So, He called Ji Dan to the bedside, held his hand and said:

"Brother, I am afraid that my life is not long. Chan'er is young and lacks political experience, so he is not qualified to take on the important task of managing the world. Therefore, the peace of the world will depend on you from now on!"

Ji Dan looked at the dying King of Zhou and choked up: "Your trust in me is higher than the sky. How can I live up to your expectations? Please take care of yourself and get well soon."

February 24, the fourteenth year of the king's reign
After the death of the king, the ministers discussed and thought that the posthumous title of "Wu" was the most appropriate. To be strong and straightforward is called Wu, to show strength and virtue is called Wu, to overcome disasters and chaos is called Wu, to punish the people and overcome them is called Wu, and to boast of many ambitions is called Wu. It was King Wu of Zhou.

March 1, the fourteenth year of the king's reign

Prince Ji Song succeeded to the throne of Zhou Dynasty. Because he was afraid that people in the world would betray the court after hearing about King Wu's death, Ji Dan ascended the throne to handle government affairs and preside over the power of the country for King Cheng.

Only two months after the new king ascended the throne, rumors suddenly spread in Fengyi that "Ji Dan will be detrimental to the king".

After Ji Dan heard about this incident, he immediately summoned Taigong Wang and Zhao Gongshi (shì) and said to them:
"King Wu died young and the king is young. I only did this to complete the great cause of stabilizing the Zhou Dynasty. If I have any thoughts or actions that are unfavorable to the king, please let God punish me in the most severe way."

Taigongwang and Zhaogongxi saw Ji Dan's sincerity and thought of Ji Dan's benevolent actions in the past. They believed Ji Dan's words, so they both bowed and said:

"When the rumors first spread, you summoned the two of us to explain that you believed in our loyalty and our abilities. We were very moved by this. You also swore such a strict oath, which made us reluctant. I don’t believe you.

Moreover, we saw with our own eyes the scene where King Wu entrusted the king to you. Therefore, the rumors in the city must be rumors from people with good intentions. Please issue an order and we will definitely implement it seriously. "

After listening to what the two people said, Ji Dan paced and said:
"As you two said, rumors arise out of thin air. This must be deliberately spread by someone. This is a prelude to rebellion by someone with intentions, so we must be fully prepared.

Father Shang, your military ability is recognized by everyone, so I appoint you as the Grand Sima to manage the army of the country. Please gather the soldiers as soon as possible, sharpen the swords, tie the armor and stomach, and repair the chariots. , to prevent the coming rebellion.

Duke Zhao, you are the elder in the clan with the surname Ji, and your governance ability is well known to everyone. I predict that the coming rebellion must come from the survivors of the Yin and Shang Dynasties, so I plan to chisel a stone pillar three and a half meters high and plant it in the Shaanxi place. In the west of Shaanxi, most people are from the Zhou Dynasty, so I invite you to govern it. Please further develop agricultural production in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, establish a solid economic rear, and help me further quell the upcoming rebellion and relieve my worries.

The east of Shaanxi will be governed by me personally so that I can fight against the coming rebellion with all my strength. "

After listening to Ji Dan's handling, Taigong Wang and Zhao Gongxi thought it was very appropriate, so they accepted it. Then left to prepare for execution.

Not long after Taigongwang and Zhaogongxi left, Wang Shufeng came.

"Brother, I request to join the army." Gongzi Feng said to Ji Dan.

Ji Dan looked at Wang Shufeng and said, "Give me a reason."

Gongzi Feng replied: "First of all, I have reached the crown, and I have the ability and responsibility to contribute my own strength to the world. Secondly, I have enjoyed the delicious food, beautiful clothes, and beautiful things that no one else in the world enjoys, so I should also take the responsibility." This is a responsibility that no one in the world can afford, so that we can live up to the expectations of the people of the world for our surname Ji."

Ji Dan listened to Wang Shufeng's answer and said with satisfaction:

"Your reasons make sense, so how do you want to contribute?"

Wang Shufeng replied:
"I have also heard the rumors in the city. I don't believe that my brother would do such an immoral thing, so I believe that this must be spread by someone with intentions. When they think that the rumors cannot start a rebellion in the city, they will definitely end it themselves. .

So, I thought war was coming, so I asked to join the army so that I could make the most contribution. "

After hearing this, Ji Dan couldn't help but said: "Feng, you are a wise man. You will definitely become a good king. Let's do this. Master Bin is short of a commander. You can take the position. Remember, if you encounter Don’t interfere in things you are not good at, and leave them to people who are good at it.”

After hearing this, Wang Shufeng said happily: "Brother, don't worry, your teachings will definitely be remembered in my heart."

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March 13th of the first year of the king’s reign
Si Zong Mansion

In the lobby, Zhi, Su, Yuan and Quan are all there. "The rumors in the city have become more and more intense recently," Su said.

"I heard that Lu Gongdan wanted to kill the king and become the king himself," Quan Ye received.

"Shut up, is this something we can discuss?" He immediately scolded the dog, and then said:
"No matter what, our family must support Lu Gong. Lu Gong was not only my elder when I got married, but also Wang Shufeng's most trusted elder."

After finishing speaking, he continued:
"In my opinion, the war is not far away. We must be prepared. Fortunately, Wang Shufeng has become the commander-in-chief of our division. He relies heavily on me. Isn't this a good time for my Si family to make contributions? ?
Su, you have to store food well to prevent food shortages after the war. Quan, you are quite brave now. Yuan and I must protect the mansion when we go out to fight. If there is anything you two cannot decide, just go Let the madam decide. Yuan, go and prepare the equipment so that you are prepared for any danger.

Also, when this war is over and the dog is old enough, I will ask my wife to arrange a marriage for you. Now you are the only one among the four of us brothers who is not married. Su and Yuan's children have both come out.

Okay, today's discussion is over, you can go your separate ways! "

After Su and the other two people listened, they saluted and said, "Here."

After the three of them went out, Zhu thought that he hadn't seen Yu Gui's data for a long time, so he called Yu Gui out.

【Housekeeper】

Last name: Si

Family: None

Name: 罴

Qualification: Excellent (partially martial arts)
Wu: Excellent martial arts, good at military strategy, strong physique
Text: Proficient in writing, not good at governance, mentally strong

【Retainer】

Last name: Si

Family: None

Name: Su

Qualification: Good (partial essay)
Wu: proficient in martial arts, not good at military strategy, normal physique

Text: Proficient in writing, somewhat good at governance, and mentally normal

【Retainer】

Last name: Si

Family: None

First name: full

Qualification: Good (partially martial)
Wu: proficient in martial arts, not good at military strategy, normal physique

Text: Proficient in writing, not good at governance, mentally normal

【Retainer】

Last name: Si

Family: None

Name: original

Qualifications: Excellent (Mediocre)
Wu: proficient in martial arts, not good at military strategy, strong physique

Literary: Not proficient in writing, not good at governance, mentally normal

【lady】

Last name: Ji

Family: None

Name: Ling

Qualifications: Excellent (Mediocre)
Martial Arts: Proficient in martial arts, slightly good at military strategy, normal physique

Text: Proficient in writing, somewhat good at governance, and mentally strong
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December 1041, the second year of King Wang ( BC)
Guan Shuxian, Cai Shudu, and Huo Shu saw the rumors but did not start a rebellion in Fengyi, so they decided to end it personally. He announced to the world that he would formally break away from the rule of the Zhou Dynasty and serve Wu Geng, the son of King Zhou of Shang, as the leader. Call on the old kingdoms of Yin and Shang to come together to Chaoge for an alliance.

On the high platform of the alliance.

Guan Shuxian, Cai Shudu, Huo Shuchu, Wu Geng and some monarchs of the old Shang Dynasty.

Guan Shuxian said to everyone: "King Wu Ji Fa died. I was the eldest among all the disciples named Ji. According to the custom of brothers surnamed Ji, I was the most qualified person to be the regent. But now the regent is Ji Dan, this is unreasonable and illegal.

So I think the new king must have been coerced by Ji Dan. What a great man King Wu is. We all received his favor to get the fief, save our lives and even save the sacrifices of the Yin and Shang Dynasties. Shouldn't we repay this? ?
Now that the heirs of King Wu are under duress, it is time for us to repay King Wu for his great kindness. So here I would like to ask you to return to your own kingdoms and fiefdoms, gather your soldiers, sharpen your weapons, and keep your horses good. Bi, when Ji Dan's army arrives, please bring your soldiers here to join forces. Together, we can defeat the traitorous ministers who threaten the king and inherit King Wu's will. "
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Don’t be suspicious, don’t need to drill tortoises and Zhu Xing.

The test jade must be burned for three days, and the material identification must wait for seven years.

Zhou Gong was afraid of rumors, and Wang Mang remained courteous.

Xiang Shi died in the first place, but who knows the true or false of his life?

——Five Poems·Part Three [Tang Dynasty] Bai Juyi
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(End of this chapter)