Tracing China: Through history, dialogue between ancient and modern

Chapter 165 Can the Jin Kingdom Unify China Without Splitting?
The spring and autumn time and space 2800 years ago.

Inside the deep palace hall, the torches were blazing, bright as day.

Standing in front of an old square long table, Lin Feng cupped his hands and asked with respect to the ancients:

"Marquis Jin, this junior has some doubts. Why did you treat us like mountain spirits when we appeared?"

"Could it be that Marquis Jin, have you ever seen any unbelievable mountain monster scene?"

Call him Marquis of Jin.

Instead of calling Jin Wengong directly.

Because "Wen" is a posthumous title, after Chong'er's death, his heirs gave him an honorary title.

Really calling Jin Wengong, isn't it cursing him to death?
Duke Wen of Jin gave a turbid smile, and said in a vicissitudes of life, "I have never met it before, but I have heard many legends."

Bailu asked curiously, "Is it a folklore?"

Duke Wen of Jin shook his head and said, "No, it's a strange story about Jiu Yuan told by my mother back then."

This time, Bailu suddenly became interested.

This trip through time and space, as Lin Feng's partner, Bailu's task is not heavy, mainly to record ancient etiquette, appearance, architecture, dialect, folk customs, etc. The video allows more modern audiences of later generations to understand the scenes and pictures of the lives of their ancestors.

Bai Lu, "Marquis Jin, who is your mother?"

Jin Wengong, "My mother is the daughter of "Hutu", the leader of the Dirong tribe in the north. When my father was a marquis, she was named Huji, after the Yellow Emperor..."

Bailu asked in confusion, "The Dirong tribe in the north believes in the totem as a fox, so how could it be related to the Yellow Emperor?"

Lin Feng watched with great interest. It is normal for Bai Lu to have doubts. Who doesn't know that the Yellow Emperor has a Xiong family?

Duke Wen of Jin smiled and said:
"During the time of the Yellow Emperor, he taught bears, 罴, Pi, xiu, 貙, and tiger to fight the emperor in the field of Banquan; six kinds of animals were mentioned in it, which are actually six tribes with these animals as totems, among them" The interpretation of "pi" is white fox."

"Later, it was passed down to Yao, Shun and Yu. Dayu married the Tu Shan family. The Tu Shan family is a tribe with foxes as their totem."

"It is said that Dayu once heard folk songs in the Tushan area, and one of them sang: "Suisui white fox, nine-tailed 庬庬.In my Jiayi family, guests are king.Get married and get married, I will build Bichang.Between heaven and man, Yu Zi will do it—the meaning of the song is that whoever marries a girl from the Tu Shan family will have a prosperous family.Later, Dayu married Nvjiao, a girl from the Tushan family. "

"The Tushan clan gradually developed and merged, and became the Fox clan, which is my mother's tribe."

"When I was young, I heard many stories about vixen."

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Bai Lu's beautiful eyes widened, and he said in surprise, "Marquis Jin, the story of the vixen?"

Duke Wen of Jin nodded and said, "That's an ancient and beautiful legend, which makes people yearn for it."

Bailu was taken aback, "Vox? Beautiful legend?"

Modern audiences are also enlightened collectively. Like Bailu, they thought to themselves, can the word "fox spirit" be linked to the beautiful legend?
"What's the matter?"

"Fox spirit, isn't it a monster that harms the country and the people?"

"I only remember that the vixen possessed Daji and messed up the world of King Zhou of Shang Dynasty."

"Didn't you hear? In ancient times, there were primitive tribes with "fox" animals as their totems. I'm afraid this word is good."

"I'll go. I don't know if I don't check it. I'm shocked when I check it. In ancient times, "fox spirit" was indeed a compliment."

"It is estimated that after "Fengshen Yanyi", this term has become a derogatory term."

"Hey, if I were a descendant of the fox totem tribe, I would definitely criticize the author of "Fengshen Yanyi"."

……

In this program, many viewers have refreshed their cognition.

For a long time, "fox spirit" was not a good word among Chinese people.

"The ancient mound fox, demon and old, looks good when turned into a woman. The head changes into a cloud, the face changes into makeup, the big tail is drawn into a long red dress... Suddenly, it smiles with a thousand expressions, and ten people are fascinated by it."

Bai Juyi's "Guzuka Fox" depicts the image of "vixen" in most people's minds.

However, in ancient Chinese ghost novels, the foxes in human form are not always glamorous and deceptive. They not only help the people solve life problems as "fox fairies", but also are diligent, inquisitive, and full of knowledge. The "patron saint" trusted by the common people and officials...

Since when did the fox become "spirited"?
In the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties, there were already a large number of prototypes of animal gods and monsters, but these gods and monsters did not become refined through "cultivation".

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, immortal Taoism prevailed. Ordinary people can become immortals through cultivation, so animals can also become ghosts through cultivation.

At that time, celebrities often went into the deep mountains alone in order to practice Taoism, and often encountered beasts that turned into humans.

A large number of examples were recorded in the Jin Dynasty. For example, the fox in the mountain turned into a human form, and its name was "Chengyang Gong". As long as the climbers can correctly call its name, it will not be harmed. one.

in the hall.

Duke Wen of Jin said with an expression of recalling the past, "I heard when I was young that the "fox spirit" was originally a mythical beast, implying auspiciousness. It was often accompanied by the immortals in the mountains.

Subsequently.

Jin Wengong told Lin Feng and Lin Feng several stories about the ancient "fox spirit".

These stories were not handed down to later generations.

Some are extremely poignant and moving.

For example, the practice of a fox mainly depends on the tail. A fox is born with one tail, and then grows a new tail every 100 years. When it lives for 900 years, it will have 9 tails. This is the nine-tailed fox.

For example, at the age of 50, a fox can transform into a woman, and at the age of [-], it can become a beautiful woman, become a witch, and can know things thousands of miles away.Good at bewitching, making people confused and demented.Chitose is connected with Tiantong and is Tianhu.

I have to say, listening to a Spring and Autumn overlord tell a story, this scene is also a little warm.

For each passage, Bailu carefully recorded it, so that he could go back to modern times and organize it.

Shortly after.

Jin Wengong changed the subject, his face was a little dignified, and asked, "Young man, you came from later generations and are familiar with Chinese history. I want to know. After I became the strongest prince and dominated the Central Plains, what will my successors do?" Who are they? Can they continue to complete this overlord career?"

This is to ask about the future.

In the past, Lin Feng would try not to mention it as much as possible, because revealing the secret might affect the course of history.

However, his current rank in the system is "traversing the semi-sage", and he can have no taboos.

Lin Feng told the truth.

It is said that Jin Wengong's next successor is Ji Huan, who is regarded as Jin Xianggong. This is a young monarch who has accomplished a lot.

In the second year of Jin Xianggong's accession to the throne, with Xian Zhen as his commander, he defeated the Qin army in Yaoshan and captured the "three commanders" of the Qin army Bai Yibing, Meng Mingshi, and Xiqishu. Duke Mu of Qin.

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The third post-Jin Wengong was Jin Jinggong, named Ji Ju, who continued to dominate the Central Plains. Jin Jinggong was a monarch who knew people well and made a difference, but he established the Liuqing system, which laid the foundation for the later split of Jin. .

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The fourth monarch after Jin Wengong was Jin Gonggong, who continued to dominate the Central Plains.

Under his rule, the state of Jin was at its peak, and its military ruled Wancheng, making it the absolute overlord of the world at that time.

Jin Daogong reigned from 573 BC to 558 BC. His literary and martial arts led Jin to its heyday again, forged military hegemony, respected the emperor and ordered the princes, and fought with Rongdi to conquer the Quartet, and finally he was able to completely dominate Central Plains.He was an outstanding statesman, strategist, and strategist, and he was undoubtedly one of the greatest princes in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods.

Later generations commented on Jin Gonggong: "In terms of strategy, it is not inferior to Jin Wengong's Chong Er; in wisdom, it is not inferior to Zheng Zhuang Gong Wusheng; , no less than Song Xianggong's father; in terms of power, not weaker than Qin Mugong Renhao."
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Speaking of this, Lin Feng didn't mention it further.

why?
Because the later successors of the Jin Kingdom did not do much, which also led to the gradual decline of the Jin Kingdom and fell from the altar of hegemony.

Duke Wen of Jin didn't ask, but asked, "Young man, did you just say that Ji Ju was in power and established the Liuqing system, which led to the split of Jin?"

Lin Feng nodded and said, "Yes, history has entered the Warring States Period from the Spring and Autumn Period, and the Jin Kingdom has also split into three countries: Han, Zhao, and Wei. In history, it is called the event of "Separation of Jin from the Three Families"!"

in history.

In the late Spring and Autumn Period, the princes of the Jin State merged with each other in order to seize the power of the Jin State. By 453 BC, the three families of Zhao, Han, and Wei divided the land of Jin, and the King of Jin became a vassal.

In 403 BC, Emperor Zhou officially recognized the three families as vassals.

The event of "Separation of Jin from the Three Families" was actually a watershed between the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Jin Wengong coughed, his face turned pale, and he almost couldn't stand still. He was obviously shocked by Lin Feng's words.

"Why is this? It shouldn't be like this..."

Duke Wen of Jin mourns!
Lin Feng couldn't bear it, so he said, "Marquis of Jin, the younger generation dared to say that your grandson Ji commanded the three armies and set up the Six Ministers. Since then, the Six Ministers have been in charge of the military and political power of Jin."

Duke Wen of Jin was so angry that his liver hurt, he gritted his teeth and asked, "What is Liuqing?"

Lin Feng said, "Let the six ministers take charge of the military power respectively."

The country's military command power is actually let the subordinates take command. I have to say that Jin Wengong's grandson is also stupid.

When the state of Jin arrived at Duke Qing of Jin, the power of the monarch had gradually been transferred to the hands of the officials.

By the time Jin became the Duke, history had entered the Warring States period.

At this time, it was Zhao Xiangzi, Han Kangzi, Wei Huanzi and Zhi Boyao who held the real power of the state of Jin.

Later Zhi Boyao was killed.

The three ministers took the opportunity to divide the land equally, divide the land of the Jin Kingdom, and sent people to play the Son of Zhou to request canonization.

In fact, Zhou Tianzi was an empty shelf, so he had to be canonized as Marquis of Han, Marquis of Zhao, and Marquis of Wei respectively according to the wishes of the three families, so the three families established their respective capitals and established the country, and the Jin State ceased to exist from then on.

Hearing these words, Jin Wengong almost didn't vomit blood. Hundreds of years of hegemony came to naught!

at this time.

Through the system, Lin Feng typed the first question of this conversation on the live screen:
"Will Jin be able to unify Kyushu without splitting?"

About this question.

The modern Internet outlets are surprisingly consistent, and they all answer "no". The big guys are not optimistic about Jin.

no way.

The State of Qin in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods was really amazing. Ming monarchs were born from generation to generation, and power continued from generation to generation.

In the end, it was "a mighty general from the sky". In the land of China, amidst the sound of thunder, a King Qin Yingzheng was born.

At the end of the Warring States Period, Qin Shihuang's ability was definitely a dimensionality reduction blow to the Six Kingdoms!

"Young man, this land is ruled by the separatist princes. In the end, who will replace the Zhou royal family and rule China?"

Jin Wengong asked, his mood at this time can be described as ashamed.

Lin Feng replied, "Qin in the west."

"Cough cough!"

Duke Wen of Jin vomited blood, looked up to the sky, and yelled in despair, "Is it actually the groom of the Emperor Zhou who took over the world? Ridiculous, ridiculous, it is really despised by the Central Plains, and he was actually taken by a humble..."

The princes of the Central Plains in the Spring and Autumn Period.

Considered to be of noble birth.

I really look down on Qin in the west, Chu in the south, and Wu Yue in the southeast, etc.

(End of this chapter)