Tracing China: Through history, dialogue between ancient and modern

Chapter 157 Tracing the Spring and Autumn Period and Dialogue with the Overlord Duke Huan of Qi

"Three times to go, why bother Wancheng Lord, and five times to see a humble minister. The humble minister can belittle the lord, how dare the overlord be proud of others."

"As a golden age in Chinese history."

"The five overlords of the Spring and Autumn Period rose up during the period of Emperor Zhou, ruled one side, the princes grew stronger, and became kings themselves."

"Gradually dominate, and become the overlord."

"Starting from the first Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony, the Spring and Autumn Period lasted for 294 years, more than 2800 years ago."

"Everyone knows the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period, but who are they? How did they dominate? What kind of glory did they create in their life? How many legends were left during the period of domination? I believe many people can't tell why."

"today."

"I will lead you all through 2800 years of time and space, back to the Spring and Autumn Period."

"Back to the era when princes ruled, talk to the overlord, and unravel many secrets hidden in the history."

"One book, one world, one page, one spring and autumn."

"Crossing!"

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On the stage, as the host Lin Feng shouted loudly, a thick cloud of ink shrouded the scene.

Like the thick ink in the sky, sprinkled on the world, it is magnificent and moving.

The majestic music sounded.

Lin Feng and Bai Lu, two hosts dressed in Spring and Autumn costumes, walked side by side in the middle, gradually drifting away, as if they really stepped back in time and space, back to the upper reaches of the 2800-year long river of history.

The picture spread out again, and in the lens, the modern stage disappeared, replaced by an ancient and heavy picture scroll of the world, slowly coming into view.

The capital of Qi is Linzi.

One of the oldest spring and autumn cities.

The city at this time is of course not as good as the capital of the later dynasty. At a glance, the length and width of Linzi City are only 1.2 kilometers, and there are no towering and majestic buildings in it. It looks crude and primitive.

Only the largest palace buildings in the central area are paved with bricks on the interior floor of the palace, and a large number of solid blue bricks are also used on the floors, steps, fences, and parapets of various palaces.

Moreover, various exquisite patterns and even a few inscriptions will be carved on the bricks.

The person Lin Feng and the others wanted to talk to was the Duke Huan of Qi who was the first to dominate in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the most powerful monarch of Qi at that time.

About Qi Huangong's deeds.

Modern people have heard more or less that Jiang's surname is Lu's, and his first name is Xiaobai.

Jiang is the No.16 monarch of Qi State, the head of the Five Overlords in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the No.12 grandson of Jiang Taigong Lu Shang.

The most classic allusions about Duke Huan of Qi should be "Guan Zhong worships the Prime Minister" and "Old Horse Knows the Way".

The so-called "an old horse knows the way" is a well-known short story.

It is said that Yan State was invaded by a nearby tribe, Shan Rong, and lost the battle.Duke Huan of Qi decided to lead the army to rescue the country of Yan.When the army of the State of Qi arrived in the State of Yan, Shanrong had already robbed a group of people and treasures and fled back.The armies of Qi and Yan joined forces and pursued northward.Unexpectedly, they were led into a lost valley by the enemy.That lost valley is like the sea, with no edge or edge, and it is impossible to find the original path.

It was Guan Zhong who came up with an idea.He said to Duke Huan: "Maybe horses can know the way. Why don't you find some old local horses and let them walk in front of you, maybe you can get out of this place."
Duke Huan of Qi ordered some old horses to lead the way.Sure enough, these old horses led the men and horses out of the Valley of Misery.

And the allusion of "Guan Zhong worshiping the Prime Minister" directly affected Qi Huangong's life trajectory.

Back then, Bao Shuya assisted Prince Xiaobai, and Guan Zhong assisted Prince Jiu.In order to support Jiu's succession, Guan Zhong once shot and killed Xiaobai. Xiaobai feigned death and returned to China early to succeed the throne, becoming the famous Duke Huan of Qi in history.

Xiaobai became the king, and Bao Shuya recommended Guan Zhong. Xiaobai never forgot his revenge. Bao Shuya persuaded: "It is rare that a subject is loyal to his master. If you reuse Guan Zhong, with his double loyalty and talent, he can shoot for you. How can shooting a hook compare to winning the world?"
Under Bao Shuya's strong recommendation, Duke Huan of Qi decided to appoint Guan Zhong as his prime minister regardless of previous suspicions.Guan Zhong carried out a series of reforms in Qi State, which achieved the hegemony of Qi State, and Duke Huan of Qi also became the earliest overlord among the five overlords in the Spring and Autumn Period.

An allusion from nearly 3000 years ago.

It is still eulogized by future generations and passed down from generation to generation. It has to be said that the Chinese nation in the ancient oriental country, the history of the ancient civilization has never been interrupted, and it looks at the races all over the world.

The Chinese civilization is unique, how magnificent it is!

……

It was nightfall.

A large area fell into darkness, only some wine shops were open, and there were some cheers and laughter.

In the dim light.

Lin Feng and Bailu drifted like light smoke, and after a few flashes, they disappeared at the end of the street in the distance.

The screen flickers again.

They came to a palace.

This is the residence of Duke Huan of Qi.

At this moment, it was the Spring and Autumn Period, and the feudal lords were not yet kings. Later, five overlords came out one after another. Only the king of Chu State called himself the King of Chu. In the late Spring and Autumn Period, the kings of Wu and Yue were also called kings. Naturally, their palaces could not be called palaces, but they could be called palaces.

The palace, after the Qin and Han Dynasties, only refers to the emperor's palace.

For example, the first overlord of the Spring and Autumn Period, his subordinates are called Duke Huan of Qi, and he can also be "Marquis of Qi" or "Jun Qi".

The mansion is beyond imagination, about one-fifth of the entire east city, the ancient gate, the blue stone steps, engraved with the vicissitudes of time, and there is a solemn and sacred atmosphere, this is the ancient mansion of thousands of years precipitation.

Countless good-looking generals have risen from here, won the appreciation of the monarch, obtained positions, and then shined on the earth.

When they recall the glorious past, no one will forget the cradle of the strong - Qihou Palace.

Lin Feng and Lin Feng stood quietly outside the gate of the mansion, and inexplicable emotions began to surge in their hearts, admiration, respect...

The night was dark.

In this era, there were no electric lights, no lanterns, and no candles. Many people don't know that lanterns only appeared in the Qin Dynasty, and candles were produced in the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and flourished in the Jin Dynasty.

What about the oil lamp?
This origin is said to be the Yellow Emperor period, and the history of human beings using oil lamps for lighting is particularly long.During this period, oil lamps underwent many improvements.

The oil used for oil lamps was changed from animal oil to vegetable oil, and finally replaced by kerosene.

However, in the Spring and Autumn period when material was scarce, even the mansions of princes could not afford to consume precious animal fat.

Therefore, Duke Huan of Qi's mansion used soybean fat as fuel.

Put soybean fat in a small pottery bowl, put a wick on it, and light it.

It can be seen from the "lamp" in ancient Chinese characters that the lamp evolved from beans.

It is recorded in ancient books:

"Lamps come from beans, and tiles are called boards."

"Lan Gaoming Candle, Hua Stirrup is wrong" - "Chu Ci·Calling the Soul".

……

"Who is coming?"

"Mr. Qi is on the ground, don't stay, retreat quickly." Four soldiers with spears appeared and yelled.

Lin Feng clasped his hands and said, "My name is Feng, I consider myself a wise man who has read poetry and books, and I came from a long distance to pay a special visit to Lord Qi..."

The soldier's attitude softened a little, and he asked, "Feng, what will you do? Mr. Qi has an order that people without special skills are not allowed to meet."

Lin Feng thought for a while and said, "I know how to count ninety-nine."

The white deer next to him frowned slightly, feeling that Lin Feng was joking, right?

Knowing "ninety-nine arithmetic", can you say that you are a magi?Is this skill too low?

Unexpected.

When they heard that Lin Feng had mastered the "nine-nine arithmetic", their attitude changed again. They treated Lin Feng as a distinguished guest with all respect, treated each other with courtesy, led the way, and took them to meet Duke Huan of Qi.

Watch this scene.

Many viewers were delighted.

"Host, you seem a little shameless? How can anyone call themselves a magi? Isn't it all called by others?"

"No problem. For Chunqiu, anyone who has completed the nine-year compulsory education can be called a sage."

"But throwing you back to that era, do you have the ability to govern the country?"

"Good guy, it's just a sentence of "ninety-nine arithmetic", and the soldiers are respectful. If you, the host, throw out the "heliocentric theory" and the "law of universal gravitation", won't you be invincible?"

"Hahaha, I'm worried, the host will come to a "calculus interview" after seeing Duke Huan of Qi."

"In this world, there seems to be nothing the host dare not do."

"Believe me, this dialogue between ancient and modern times will definitely make Duke Huan of Qi doubt his life."

……

The palace courtyard.

It is not dark here, it can be said that it is as bright as day, bright torches are lit around, and the flames dance, illuminating the big courtyard.

Bailu asked suspiciously, "Did Duke Huan of Qi know that we are coming? Light so many torches in advance?"

Lin Feng said, "Have you heard the allusion of "Ting Liao Recruiting Talents"?"

During the Spring and Autumn Period, when princes and kings were receiving sages or discussing important national affairs, they would light torches in the big court, called "Ting Liao", which was the highest standard of reception etiquette. Ting Liao recruits talents".

It is not to receive them specially, but to face all the talented and learned people in the entire territory of Qi State.

Soon.

Duke Huan of Qi appeared.

This is a spring and autumn monarch with a scholarly atmosphere, fair skin, handsome and extraordinary, a handsome image of an ancient handsome man.

Duke Huan of Qi, known as Xiaobai, seems to be living up to his name!
The biggest shock to Duke Huan of Qi is his eyes, the left eye is deep and three-dimensional, while the right eye is slightly dull.

The left eye represents wisdom.

The right eye is a symbol of decisiveness.

There are visions.

Dominate the Spring and Autumn Period.

It seems that in some historical books, it is recorded that the ancients were born with visions, and it is not nonsense.

Thousands of years of history.

There are tens of thousands of people.

Why is there no "king" who is different from ordinary people?

"Are you Feng? A magi who claims to know ninety-nine arithmetic?" Duke Huan of Qi approached and asked, his voice very magnetic.

(End of this chapter)