The year of the Great Cold in Chu State came hastily amid wind and cold diseases, and no one celebrated it.
At this time, the king of Chu tried his best to find medicine to cure Chu people's cold, so as to promote his reputation, guide Chu people's opinions, and block the grief of being promoted. It really worked.
During the illness, people in Chu rarely mentioned the failure of promotion.
But every time he thinks about it, there is still a sad look in his eyes.
However, it is better to open up than to block. This is a truth that everyone knows.
…
Feng Yun was traveling in Yingdu City, accompanied by Zhaoyang's guards.
"Fengzi, Your Majesty has allowed you to go to various places in the Chu Kingdom to look for Chu's love, but you need Yu to accompany you."
There is a sword on Zhaoyang's waist, which represents Lord Chu.
Feng Yun could clearly feel the fate of Chu State in it.
It is majestic and large, surrounding it, as if it wants to restrain Feng Yun to prevent Feng Yun from riding on the nine tails and making the bird fly away.
But taking into account everything Feng Yun had done for the Chu State, he respected him but did not dare to touch him.
In response, Feng Yun shook his head.
"It is not necessary for the moment. The current situation in Yingdu, Chu State, is more troublesome than other places outside the city. It is more worthy of understanding, so as to prevent future generations from encountering the situation at this time. It is difficult to have historical data and find strategies to act. .”
Hearing this, Zhaoyang admired Feng Yun even more.
Because of Feng Yun's approval of the book "States", and the Chu king also hoped that the Chu country would have the talent to govern the country, at this time, among the dignitaries of the Chu country, many people were interested in Fengzi Xuanmen.
The function of "Nations" is naturally clear, that is, to observe history in the past, to guide future generations to make decisions, and to deduce future events.
But to complete such a book, it cannot be completed in a moment.
It may take him a lifetime to visit all the countries in the world, and he will not be able to complete it.
But even so, Feng Yun is worthy of respect.
"Fengzi, are you preaching Taoism so that people in this world can observe the world and remember it, so that it can be passed on to future generations?"
Zhaoyang asked for advice with a respectful attitude.
Feng Yun nodded.
"I do have this idea. After all, what I can see is only my own world and cannot represent the entire human race."
Zhaoyang was silent and speechless.
His admiration for Feng Yun grew stronger with Feng Yun's behavior in Chu State.
"Fengzi, capturing you into Chu was Zhaoyang's biggest apology in his life, but it is also the thing Zhaoyang least regrets. After Zhaoyang's death, this will be his epitaph to remember this."
Feng Yun smiled blankly.
"This is your business. I was going to Chu. The interludes are not important. What matters to me is the consequences of all actions."
"Rumble..." Feng Yun and Zhao Yang were talking. On the street, a carriage carrying a vast amount of medicinal materials drove into the city.
Feng Yun and Zhaoyang stepped back and let the carriage pass.
"It's the beginning of spring, and the coldness doesn't abate, but gets worse..." Feng Yun looked at it.
The sky was gloomy, white snow was floating in the air, the ground was mostly covered in black patches, and the cold air was freezing to the bones.
At this time, there are few idle people on the streets, and most of them are Chu people who have to go out to work after the beginning of spring to support their families.
We walked back and forth, but our eyes were gloomy.
"It's better to block things than to block them. Emotions will only accumulate in the heart."
Zhaoyang heard the sound and asked: "Fengzi, is it possible to do what you said about respecting the ancestors?"
Honor your ancestors...
His remarks have long caused quarrels among the powerful.
Most of the younger generation thought it was a poetry gathering.
But those who were thoughtful among them had already discovered the clues, and secretly thought about how to implement this ancestor in Chu State, what were the pros and cons after implementation, and how much profit they could make in it.
"Without the earlier wind and cold, the matter of honoring the ancestors would have been accomplished later in the year. However, the incident of the wind and cold has diverted the spirit of the Chu people, and the matter of honoring the ancestors will have to be postponed."
"I'm afraid that when I get up again, I will lose many opportunities."
Feng Yun swept around.
Although the year of great cold was cursory, many people were happy to hang red and celebrate the new year.
"Do Chu people really have no spirit of their own?"
"No, in fact, these spirits are covered up by "Zhou Rites" and hidden in the hearts of Chu people, not shown to the world."
"If "Zhou Rites" does not exist, they will appear on their own, but that process will be slow."
"Without the guidance of those in power, it will always remain unsystematic and divided."
"Respecting ancestors is a spirit that encompasses many ethnic groups. With it as the core, it can tolerate all ethnic groups living on this land to the maximum extent."
Feng Yun has already put the solution in front of the powerful people of Chu State.
Now it’s up to them to choose.
"Fengzi, your Majesty hopes that Zunzu will replace "Zhou Rites"." Zhaoyang hesitated, but still told the matter.
"Prime Minister Sun Shuao represents your Majesty. He discussed this matter with Zhaoyang the day before yesterday."
Feng Yun nodded, indicating that he understood the wishes conveyed by Chu Jun.
"Yes, Lord Chu is an ambitious and far-sighted monarch. How could he not see the accumulated dissatisfaction?"
"But Lord Chu is a powerful person in Chu State, but Lord Chu is not the only person who is powerful in Chu State."
"Among the three clans of Qu, Zhao and Jing, there may be those with outstanding vision, but they only represent a part of the powerful."
"The rest, as long as there is one person left, is an obstacle."
"The officials of the Chu State at this time are all powerful people of the Chu State... How to move?"
Feng Yun's extremely bold words left Zhao Yang speechless.
"Why are you moving?"
Walk to the residential area.
Looking at the red cloth on the eaves of the door, Feng Yun was slightly touched.
"Ahem..."
Hearing the sound, it was an old woman coughing, but she was squatting outside to light a fire and cook medicine in a clay pot.
Zhaoyang explained to Feng Yun: "Fengzi, according to the order of the country's prime minister, each household will receive the medicine according to its population and cook it at home."
Hearing this, Feng Yun nodded.
"This will be faster."
Stepping forward, the old woman saw Feng Yun and Zhaoyang, wearing animal skin cloaks and luxurious clothes. She stood up quickly and said awkwardly: "Two gentlemen, is there something wrong?"
The old woman was uneasy, her hands were black, and she hurriedly wiped them on her body. She didn't dare to look at Feng Yun and Zhaoyang, but she also guarded the door, as if she didn't want them to go in.
"Grandma, don't panic. I'm just asking, can your family worship ancestors?"
"Sacrifice to ancestors?" The old woman was surprised.
"Ahem..."
"How can it be, cough cough, the old woman is just a commoner, she has no surname, where are her ancestors from?" The old woman seemed to want to say no more, looking at the red cloth aside, trembling with fear, wanting to drive Feng Yun and Zhaoyang away, but she didn't dare.
In response, Feng Yun smiled and retreated.
"Let's go."
Feng Yun looked around and saw that there were many people hanging red cloth, but no one was worshiping their ancestors.
"Do the common people really have no ancestors?" Feng Yun asked Zhaoyang.
Zhaoyang thought and shook his head.
"Yes, but it is not recognized because there is no surname, only a title."
Feng Yun nodded.
"Yeah, it's not recognized, but look, the red cloth everywhere is commemorating who?"
"Did they think of anyone during today's meal?"
"Zhou Rites", how can the common people offer sacrifices without permission?
But who doesn’t have ancestors? Even if they are humble, vague, and have no genealogy, how can they forget their father’s generation?
He kept it in mind and didn't dare to offer sacrifices.
Feng Yun is very clear about the Chu people's mentality towards their ancestors.
(End of chapter)
