The Mingyu of Prehistoric Times

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Chapter 397 Jiang Ziya Xiqi becomes an official

When Ji Chang and his ministers were on their way, they suddenly saw a group of woodcutter singing: "The phoenix is ​​not empty and the lin is not empty, but the world is full of ups and downs; the dragon is rising, the cloud is rising, the tiger is rising, and the world is looking for the virtuous road. You don't see the plowing people." The wild man was happy with Yao and Shun, and he did not meet the envoys of Cheng Tang, who embraced economics and learned from his disciples. In the end of the Water Margin, we are playing the tune of the flute in the clear day, and the oxen are plowing the white clouds. The princes and nobles are looking up to the sky and smiling."

Ji Chang and Wen Wu immediately heard the singing, which was very strange. There must be a great sage among them, and ordered Xin Jia to invite the sage to meet him. Xin Jia received the order and rode his horse to come. He saw a group of woodcutter and said: "Is there a wise man among you? Please come out and meet my king."

Everyone said that there was no wise man among them; King Wen suddenly arrived. Xinjia replied: "There are no wise men in the house." Ji Chang couldn't help but wonder: "Listen to the clear and strange rhyme of his song, how can there be no wise men in the house?" One of them responded: "I did not write this song. Ten miles ahead, there is a place named Xi, among which There was an old man who hung his pole in the morning and evening while the people were waiting for their return from collecting firewood. He rested in the stream and listened to this song day and night. The people were all familiar with it, so he sang it casually without knowing that the king was coming. It was the sin of the people if he failed to avoid it. ”

Ji Chang said, "Since there are no wise men, please retreat for the time being." Everyone left, and Ji Chang just thought on his horse. We walked all the way again, drinking and eating with civil and military officials, and we couldn't get enough of it: the spring light was bright, the flowers and willows were fragrant; the red and green colors mixed together, decorating the spring scenery. While we were walking, we saw a man carrying a load of firewood singing: "The spring water is long and the spring grass is wonderful, and the goldfish has not met the hidden stream; the world does not recognize Gao Xianzhi, and is just an old fisherman by the stream."

Ji Chang heard the singing and sighed: "There must be a great sage among them."

So he ordered someone to invite the singer. Unexpectedly, when the man saw the sergeant, he threw down the firewood and ran away. After running only a few steps, he was taken away and came to Ji Chang.

Ji Chang couldn't help but wonder when he saw him running away when he saw the sergeant, and asked him: "Why did you panic and choose your way out when you saw my sergeant? Why?"

This man's name is Wu Ji. He once killed someone and escaped, hiding in the mountains. He met Jiang Ziya and took him as his disciple.

When Wuji saw that Ji Chang did not punish his crime, but instead talked harmoniously, he couldn't help weeping and bowed to the ground and said: "My name is Wuji, and I am a law-abiding and public servant. I dare not act wildly. Just because I accidentally hurt someone's life, I went to ask an old man about it." Three miles away from here, the place name is Xi. This person is from Xuzhou in the East China Sea. His surname is Jiang, his given name is Shang, and his courtesy name is Fei Xiong. He asks the villain to worship him as his master, and he goes home with him to dig a hole and asks the villain to sleep in it. Inside, cover your body with grass, light a lamp in front of your head, light a lamp behind your feet, sprinkle a handful of rice on the grass, sleep until dawn, and just collect firewood. You don't want to meet the sergeant again today. So he ran for his life, even if the ants are greedy for life, how can anyone not hesitate to die? "

Let's say that Ji Chang and Wu Ji asked about Jiang Ziya's residence, and Wu Ji took him to a forest. The emperor and his ministers were approaching the forest, but they did not dare to disturb the wise men. A few arrows away, Ji Chang dismounted from his horse and walked into the forest with Yisheng.

When Wu Ji rushed into the forest, he suddenly panicked when he saw his handsome father. When he saw Ji Chang entering the forest, San Yisheng asked him, "Is the wise man here?"

Wu Ji replied: "I was here just now, but now I have disappeared." Ji Chang suddenly asked him again: "Does the wise man have a separate residence?"

Wuji nodded, pointed and said: "There is a thatched cottage in front."

Then Wu Ji led his driver to the front of the door, and Ji Chang touched the door with his hand, fearing that he would cause trouble; he saw a little boy coming inside to open the door. Ji Chang smiled and asked, "Is the teacher here?"

Tong'er shook his head and said, "I'm not here. My fellow Taoist is just wandering around." Ji Chang couldn't help being disappointed, and asked again, "When will you come back?" Tong'er said, "I'm not sure; maybe I'll come in a while, or in one or two days, or in three days." 5. Everywhere he meets mountains and rivers, he talks about mysteries and Taoism, whether as a teacher or a friend, so there is no regular schedule. "

San Yisheng stood nearby and said: "My lord, please be sincere when seeking talents. Today, you are not sincere, so you should stay away. In the past, Shennong worshiped Changsang, Xuanyuan worshiped Lao Peng, Huangdi worshiped Feng, and Tang worshiped Yi. Yin, you must be fasting and choose an auspicious day to welcome me. This is the gift of respecting the virtuous man. Please come back for the time being."

Ji Chang listened to San Yisheng's advice, nodded and said, "That's what the doctor said. I ordered Wu Ji to accompany him back to the court." King Wen walked to the stream and saw a strange scenery and vast woods. Then he wrote a poem and said: "The mountains and rivers spread far and wide, and the ambitions of great sages can be conspired with each other. There is no fishing rod here, and everyone in the world is worried about rest for a few days." Under the green shade, sitting next to a stone, fishing rods floated on the water, Not seeing Ziya made me feel very sad. He recited the poem again and said: "I went far to the head of the stream to seek virtuous people. I didn't see the virtuous people, only fishing. There was a bamboo with green silk and green willows hanging down. The river was full of red sun and the water was empty."

Ji Chang was reluctant to leave, and Sanyi asked him to drive back. Fang returned to the court with all the civil and military officials. In the evening, he entered Xiqi and arrived at the palace. Ji Chang issued an order: "I order all the officials not to return to their respective mansions, but to stay in the palace for three days and go together to welcome the great sages."

General Nangong came in and said, "I'm afraid the name of the old man fishing in the stream is false. Your Majesty doesn't know the truth, so he greets you with great gifts. If it's an exaggeration, it's just that Lord Fei is sincere, and he's been deceived by a stupid person. In my humble opinion, My lord, you don’t have to worry about it. I’ll invite you tomorrow. If you live up to your name, it’s not too late for you to give me a grand gift. If your name is empty, you can scold me and not use it. Why should I stay here before you see me?”

San Yisheng stood by and said sternly: "That's not what the general said about this. It's just that the world is desolate and the world is abuzz. Most wise men and gentlemen hide in the valleys. At first, my king dreamed of a flying bear, and now there is a flying bear as a sign. This is a sign hanging from the sky. It is Xiqi's blessing to have a great virtuous person to help me. At this time, we should learn from the ancients to seek virtuous people and break the habit of seeking virtuous people. This is not like the recent practice of asking virtuous people to sell themselves. The general must not say such things. , making the ministers slack."

Ji Chang was overjoyed when he heard this: "What the doctor said is just what he wanted." So all the officials stayed in Xianting for three days, and then hired Jiang Ziya. Ji Chang listened to San Yisheng's words and stayed for three days. On the fourth day, after bathing and dressing up, Ji Chang sat upright, carried the betrothal gift, arranged the trains and horses, and went to the stream to welcome Jiang Ziya. Prior to this, Wu Ji was granted the title of General of Military Virtue.

Sometimes the road was filled with recitals and recitals, and they came out of Xiqi. I don't know how many people were disturbed, and they helped the old and the young to see the wise man. . Mao Gongsui, Zhou Gongdan, Zhao Gong, Bi Gong, Rong Gong, five virtuous assistants, Boda, Bo, Shuye, Shuxia, etc., and eight heroes accompanied them. The city hall is full of fragrance, and the auspicious colors outside Guo are auspicious; the Holy Lord comes to the western land, and he lives up to the five phoenixes singing in Qishan. All the people enjoy the day of peace, and the universe is Yongxi's eight hundred years; the flying bear is a sign of the prosperity of the Zhou Dynasty, and it is felt that King Wen recruits great talents.

Ji Chang led the civil and military forces out of Guo and came directly to the stream. After traveling thirty-five miles, we arrived at the forest early. He conveyed the order to the sergeant: "The soldiers will stay under the forest for the time being. There is no need to shout Yang Yang, for fear of alarming the wise men." Ji Chang dismounted and walked into the forest with Yisheng. Only one person caught his eye, it was Jiang Ziya.

At this time, Jiang Ziya was sitting by the stream with his back. Ji Chang quietly walked up to him and stood behind Jiang Ziya. Jiang Ziya knew clearly that Ji Chang was coming, but he did not get up to salute. Instead, he pretended to sing: "The west wind rises from the clouds, and the year is over." At dusk, how can I rely on you? The five phoenixes are singing, and the Lord appears. I am hanging my hook and the pole. "

After Jiang Ziya finished his work, Ji Chang suddenly asked him: "Is the wise man happy?"

When Jiang Ziya heard this question, he turned around and saw Ji Chang. He quickly abandoned his pole and leaned to the ground. He knelt down and said, "Ziya didn't know the king. He failed to welcome you. I hope the wise king will forgive me."

Ji Chang hurriedly supported Jiang Ziya to prevent him from worshiping, and said: "I have admired Mr. for a long time, but I have never met him before. Chang knows that it is disrespectful, so he is fasting today and pays sincere respect. It is a great blessing for him to see Mr. Wang's honorable face."

Then he ordered San Yisheng to help the wise man get up. Jiang Ziya bowed and stood up. Ji Chang smiled and took Ziya to the hut. Ziya bowed again, and Ji Chang bowed back.

He said: "I have admired Gao Ming for a long time, but I haven't met him yet. Now I am lucky enough to receive Fengbiao and listen to his teachings, which will make him prosperous for three lifetimes." Jiang Ziya listened to Ji Chang's praise, and bowed to him, saying, "I am an old man with a poor talent, and I am not worthy of being a consultant." "The literature is not enough to secure the country, and the military strength is not enough to stabilize the country. The wise king of Homo and Mongolia are in vain, and they are really insulting Luan Yu and betraying the holy will."

San Yisheng stood by and advised: "Sir, there is no need to be too modest. My king and minister Mu Yuqian are very sincere and dedicated to hiring. Today, the world is full of chaos, settled and chaotic. Today, the sages are far away and the sycophants are near, they are debauched and drunk, they abuse the people, and the princes are in chaos. , the people are in dire straits. My lord is thinking day and night, resting on his pillow; I have long admired the great virtue of Mr., and is sympathetic to the stream. He is a special benefactor. He will not give up, and will help the Lord together. My lord is very lucky to live a long life, and the people are very lucky. Why do you have to hide the intrigues in your heart and tolerate it? Why don't you show off your emotions when the people are in ruins, and let the fire and water bring peace? The virtue of this gentleman is unparalleled."

After that, San Yisheng laid out the betrothal gift, Jiang Ziya looked at it and quickly ordered the boy to collect it. When San Yisheng saw this, he pushed Luan Yu over again and invited Jiang Ziya to take the throne. Ziya knelt down and said: "Old minister, I have been greatly gracious to you, and you have been hired with courtesy. I am already very grateful, so how dare you ride in the Luan Yu? Is your reputation too high? I definitely don't dare to do that."

Ji Chang refused, and said to Jiang Ziya: "I have set this up in advance, Mr. Teji. I will definitely ride on it, and I will live up to my original intention." Jiang Ziya repeatedly refused and refused to sit down several times. After leaving, Yisheng saw Jiang Ziya's determination. If he didn't comply, he said to Ji Chang: "The sage will not ride in the charioteer, but I hope that the lord will follow the sage's request: You can invite the king's Xiaoyao horse to ride on the charioteer, and the lord will ride in the charioteer."

After hearing San Yisheng's words, Ji Chang shook his head and said, "If that's the case, it would be pious to be alone for several days." They pushed back several times before Jiang Ziya agreed.

This Ji Chang is riding in a chariot, and Ziya is riding a horse; the sound of joy is carried, and the soldiers and horses are high-spirited. It was an auspicious time, and Jiang Ziya was already eighty years old when he came.

It is said that King Wen hired Ziya to enter Xiqi, and all the people were eager to see it, and they were all delighted; Ziya dismounted at the court gate, King Wen ascended to the palace, Ziya congratulated him after the court, King Wen appointed Ziya as the Prime Minister of Youlingsheng, and Ziya thanked him for his kindness.

Jiang Ziya was a talented man and became the prime minister of Xiqi. He had full authority over Xiqi's affairs, and he worked with other civil and military officials to manage the army secretly and cultivate politics openly. Within a few years, Xiqi's strength increased greatly and he became the hero of the world.

It is said that Xiqi was powerful, King Zhou was furious, and Daji flattered him, so he punished Jichang for not respecting the holy orders and disrespecting the emperor. He appointed Northern Bohou Chonghou Hu as the commander and went to Xiqi to attack Jichang. Unexpectedly, Chonghou Huzhi was a man of great talent and talent, and he did not know the prosperity of Xiqi's armor, so he was defeated. In the end, Ji Chang took over the northern fiefdom. In this way, Xiqi's power increased greatly, and he actually controlled 400 princes in the world, and was in harmony with Chao Ge. Stand.

As a result, the Shang Dynasty finally fell into chaos, and all the princes in the Eight Hundred Towns rebelled, and their strength was exhausted.

At that time, the world was in chaos. Wen Zhong heard that the Grand Master had gone to Dongyi and the army had not returned. Chaoge's army was unable to defeat them. They could only confront the rebels from all over the country and did not dare to act rashly.

Although the princes in the world rebelled, King Zhou didn't take it seriously and only focused on being happy with Daji. Daji's power in Chaoge is now unimaginable, and all the treacherous and deceitful people in the court are obeying her, and Fei and You are taking the lead. If it were not for the resistance of Bi Gan, a first-class virtuous minister, I am afraid that the decree would have been blocked long ago.

Bigan disobeyed her in this way, which made Daji resentful. One day, Daji recruited her own demon sons and grandsons to pretend to be immortals and have fun with King Zhou in Lutai. However, Bishi and King Wucheng saw the clues. After these monsters finished having fun, they followed behind them and burned down their lair. Hundreds of fox spirits died. After that, Bigan ordered people to make fox fur coats and presented them to Daji, which made Daji wish she could eat Bigan's meat. Plan how to avenge your descendants.

Suddenly one day, Daji suffered from unbearable angina and pain. King Zhou called countless doctors but none of them could cure her. She was so anxious that she ignored the government affairs. Later, I heard that the Qiqiao Exquisite Heart could cure angina pectoris, so I ordered the whole world to search for it. After being unable to find it for more than ten days, Daji heard that Bigan had seven exquisite hearts, so she ordered him to take it. But Bigan refused, and King Zhou wanted to kill him, so he sacrificed it to death.

Once Bigan died, the only person in the court who could resist Daji was King Wu Cheng. Later Daji used a treacherous plot to kill Huang Niangniang and King Wu Cheng's wife. King Wu Cheng went out of court and led three thousand flying tigers to Xiqi. King Zhou was furious after hearing this and sent a large army to attack her.

In this way, Jiang Ziya sealed the stage and paid homage to the general, and all the princes followed suit.

Not to mention that King Wucheng wanted to defect to Xiqi, since Jichang worshiped Jiang Ziya as prime minister, Xiqi's power continued to grow. At this time, the world was in chaos, and the people were miserable. Some people knew that Xibohou was benevolent and righteous, so they ran around and spread the news, causing countless people to defect to the west. The population problem restricting the development of Xiqi has been solved.

Jiang Ziya studied Taoism from Yuxu Palace for forty years. Although he was not destined to achieve immortality, he achieved some success. When he entered Xiqi, he was already over eighty years old, but his energy was still there, and he even learned the art of political and military cultivation from Guangchengzi.

That Guangchengzi once helped the Yellow Emperor to dominate the world. Although he was a practitioner of Taoism and Qi, he knew a lot of miscellaneous knowledge through hearing and seeing. Jiang Ziya got all his stories, and he was destined to be rich and powerful, so he wanted to help Xiqi win business. Therefore, he could not succeed in practicing Taoism, but he was very good at learning these miscellaneous subjects. After forty years of study, he excelled, and Guangchengzi was incomparable to him. .

Since Ji Chang fought with Chonghou Hu, his younger brother Chong Heihu was outspoken and refused to engage in business and followed Zhou. Instead, he joined Xiqi's tent and helped Ji Chang take the Bei Bohou fiefdom. Once the war was over, the Chaoge generals no longer wanted to fight, and Xiqi became peaceful again.

It was also determined by God. After his defeat at Chonghou Hu, Ji Chang's body was deteriorating day by day. There was no cure, and his condition became more and more serious day by day. It seemed that he was in danger.

Xiqi civil and military officials couldn't help but become anxious when they saw this. They sought famous doctors for more than a day, but Jichang's illness did not improve. One day, Ji Chang and all the officials in Guangwu announced the decree: "Xuan Prime Minister has entered the palace."

When Jiang Ziya entered the inner hall, he knelt down in front of the dragon couch and said: "Old minister Jiang Shang has come to the inner hall on orders to ask if your Majesty is in good health." At this time, Ji Chang was sallow and thin, and anyone with a discerning eye would know at a glance that his time has come. Life is born, old age and death are the laws of heaven and cannot be reversed by force. Even gods are subject to the five declines of heaven and humans, let alone humans.

Ji Chang was already proficient in the art of magic, and even though he was not proficient in medicine, he knew a thing or two about it. Knowing that his end was approaching, he called Jiang Ziya to make some arrangements.

Lying on the couch, Ji Chang breathed a little and said: "I summoned you to come in, there is no difference: living alone in the northwest, sitting in one place, uniting two hundred princes and heads of state, I am deeply grateful to the Holy Grace. Although Fang Jincheng Tang is in chaos, it is also There is also the title of emperor and minister, and he has not yet become arrogant. Although he returns victorious, his heart is not at peace. Now that the emperor is in power, he kills himself without telling the emperor. This is like being self-indulgent. It is a grave crime for Gu Jing to commit suicide. After hearing the cry of Hou Hu every night, I stood in front of the bed with my eyes closed. I think I can't stay in the world for a long time. I invite you to come in today. I have one thing to say. Don't forget it. Even if you are full of evil after my death, you must not listen to the instigation of the princes and use your ministers to attack the king.

Ji Chang said with tears streaming down his face. After listening to this, Jiang Ziya knelt down and spoke: "I am so favored by you, and you are in such a powerful position, how dare you refuse your orders? If you disobey your words, you will be disloyal." While the emperor and his ministers were discussing, a servant suddenly told your highness. Ji Fa went into the palace to say hello.

When Ji Chang saw Ji Fa arriving, he said to him: "My son is here just to fulfill his lonely wish." After Ji Fa finished his ceremony, his face looked worried and asked: "How do you do, father? You must not be tired. I wish you a good rest." That’s it!”

Ji Chang shook his head when he heard this, "I know the deadline is coming, so I sent Jiang Shang to come in. You and I will listen carefully!" Ji Fa was speechless when he heard what you said.

Ji Chang saw it and said: "After I die, my son will be young and afraid of listening to other people's words and going on a crusade. Even if the emperor is evil, he will not do anything wrong and kill the king in the name of becoming a minister. Come here and pay homage to Ziya." As a noble father, I listen to his instructions morning and night. Listening to the Prime Minister is like listening to an orphan. You can ask the Prime Minister to sit down and worship him."

After Ji Fa heard about it, he asked Jiang Ziya to turn over and worship him as his father-in-law. Ziya knelt before the couch and cried: "I have received great kindness from your Majesty. Even though my liver, brain, and bones were bruised and my body was shattered, it is not enough to repay the kindness of the country. Your Majesty, please do not worry about me. You should take care of your dragon body. It will heal on its own in no time." ”

Ji Chang refused to listen, and told Ji Fa: "Although Shang is unruly, I am a minister and must abide by my duties. I will not overstep my bounds, for fear of ridiculing future generations. I will love my brothers and show compassion to all people, and I will not do it even if I die." hatred."

After finishing speaking, he took a few breaths and then said: "If you are in power, you will not be lazy when you see good things, don't be suspicious when the time comes, and don't go where you don't go. These three are the way to cultivate yourself and the general strategy for governing the country and bringing peace to the people." Worship and receive orders.

Ji Chang said again: "I am so grateful to King Zhou that I can no longer act in Bagua to transform the people." After saying this, he died. He died at the age of ninety-seven. He was later granted the title of King Wen of Zhou, in the middle of the 20th year of King Zhou of Shang.

It is said that King Wen of Xibei died, and his funeral was held in the White Tiger Palace, where all officials discussed the succession. Taigong Wang led his ministers and appointed Ji Fa as the Lord of Zhou. After King Wu buried his father, he honored Jiang Ziya as his father-in-law, and all other officials were given one rank.

Ji Fa succeeded the Lord of Zhou and worked together with his ministers to continue his aspirations and affairs, and fully obeyed the policies of the late king Jichang. The vassal states in the four directions all paid tribute to the Western Territory; the princes of the two hundred towns all led to the transformation of the king.

Let's talk about Han Rong, the commander-in-chief of Sishui Pass. It was reported that King Wen was dead, and Jiang Shang established Prince Ji Fa as King Wu. Rong was shocked and hurriedly sent officials to Chao Ge to play something. The mission went to the city one day and placed the copy in the clerk's room. At that time, Yao Zhong, the senior official, saw the copy and discussed it with His Highness Wei Zi.

"Ji Fa established himself as King Wu. His ambition is not small, and he intends to serve the princes. This matter cannot be ignored."

Weizi said: "Mr. Yao! The princes of the Son of Heaven have seen such debauchery, treachery and retreat of loyalty, and each of them has the intention of being without a king. Now that Ji Fa has established himself as the King of Wu, in the near future there will be things that boil the mountains and rivers and disturb the world. Now I will turn this book Mianjun, Huanjun will never take this as a trouble, it will always be useless."

It is said that after Yao Zhong finished discussing with his ministers, he went up to Zhaixing Tower to see the emperor. King Zhou saw him and asked, "What memorial do you have?"

Yao Zhong said: "Xibo Jichang has died. Ji Fa has established himself as King Wu and issued orders to all the princes in the four directions. There are many people who have returned to his heart, and there will be no small disaster in the future. I am very frightened because of the reports. Your Majesty should quickly send troops to investigate. To uphold the law of the country, if it fails to do so, all those who wait and see will follow suit."

After hearing this, King Zhou disapproved and chuckled to Yao Zhong: "Ji Fa is just a child with a yellow mouth. What can he do? If he destroys me, I will become a king. Please worry too much!"

Seeing that King Zhou refused to listen, Yao Zhong said again: "Although Ji Fa is young, Jiang is still very resourceful; Xiqi also has Nangong and San Yisheng, who are both resourceful and brave, so we must take precautions in advance."

After hearing this, King Zhou shook his head and said, "Although your words are reasonable, Jiang Shang is just a magician. What can he do if he only pretends to be a magician?" Then he refused to listen.

Yao Zhong knew that King Zhou's intention was not good, so he went downstairs and sighed: "Whoever destroys Shang must be Ji Fa." Then he resigned and went into seclusion.