Although the period initiated by Shu Duan during the Warring States Period was quickly and resolutely defeated by the scheming Zheng Zhuanggong with the tactic of playing hard to get, the influence of this political struggle that set off the turbulent situation in the Spring and Autumn Period was far from over.
Although Shu Duan was insignificant and useless, his son Gongsun Hua did not sit still and wait for death when his father was defeated by his uncle, nor did he flee with his father. Although he failed to rebel with his father, Gongsun Hua did not give up his desire to kill the king and become self-reliant. The reason why he fled to Weiguo was largely because he saw that Weiguo also had a wild character, Wei Qianzhuang. Gong, you can use his power to realize your dreams for yourself.
The reason why there is the title "Weiqian Zhuang Gong" is because there were two Zhuang Gong in the long history of Weiguo for more than 800 years. To distinguish them, they were called Qian Zhuang Gong and Hou Zhuang Gong respectively. This Wei Qian Zhuang Gong The duke recorded his wife in the historical anthology, and Zhuang Jiang, the daughter of Duke Zhuang of Qi, is much more famous than him. It is recorded that this Zhuang Jiang was very beautiful, and there are some very famous descriptions in "The Book of Songs Wei Fengshuo Ren". "The hands are like catkins, the skin is like gelatin, the collar is like a cricket grub, the teeth are like gourds and rhinoceros, the head is like a rhinoceros, the eyebrows are furry, the smile is charming, and the eyes are wonderful." It is said that this sentence describes Zhuang Jiang. Not only that, Zhuang Jiang is also The first well-documented female poet in Chinese history, this was also recognized by the Neo-Confucian master Zhu Xi. It is said that the "Yanyan", "cypress boat", "green clothes" and "sun and moon" in the "Book of Songs" are all her works.
However, although Zhuang Jiang was gentle and beautiful, her political vision was very poor. Zhuang Jiang had no children, so she regarded the concubine born to another concubine of Wei Qian Zhuang Gong who died young as her own. However, Zhuang Jiang's His vision is different from Duke Zhuang of Wei Qian. The son that Duke Zhuang of Wei Qian likes the most is the son of another unknown concubine. This is the young master Zhou Xu.
Since Duke Zhuang of Wei Qian has no legitimate son, it seems that the prince whom Duke Zhuang of Wei Qian prefers should be made the crown prince. However, I am afraid that I don’t think so. Relying on Duke Zhuang of Wei Qian’s favor, he is very successful in wielding swords and spears all day long. He planned to inherit the power of his successor, but Wei Qianzhuang Gong did not interfere much in this.
When two tigers fight, one of them will be injured. In the 23rd year of Duke Zhuang of Wei Qian, Duke Zhuang of Wei died in 735 BC. Gongziwan succeeded to the throne of the princes, and it was thought that Duke Huan was very dissatisfied with this. It was Duke Huan of Wei who acted in a coquettish and licentious manner without any evidence, which resulted in criticism and rebuke. Seeing this, Zhouxu became angry and simply left the capital of Wei State. Chaoge returned to his fief.
Duke Huan of Wei quickly forgot about Zhou Xu, but Zhou Xu never forgot his power to usurp power. Shi Hou and Zhou Xu recruited troops aggressively. Shi Que disciplined his son several times, but it had no effect. It was worth it, and Shi Hou and Zhou Xu were left alone. Zhouxu acted in embarrassment, and as a result, under the management of Zhouxu and Shi, Wei Huan Gong was 16 years old and 719 BC.
Zhouxu used this conspiracy to ascend to the position of king. Although the people of the country were unable to resist, they expressed their reluctance. He also knew this. In order to win the support of the people, he decided to unite with external forces to carry out a war of expansion. , seize your own force and convince the guests.
However, although he won the battle, what he did not expect now was that these wars did not improve the country's impression of him, but instead deepened their dislike of him because of his militarism. As a result, Lai Zhouxu Not sure how to act.
At this time, he thought of Shi Hou's father. As a teacher of Wei Guoyuan, Shi Jue was resourceful and influential, so he sent time to go home to ask for advice, but the fact was that he had already gone home to retire. Government affairs, and he himself hates Zhouxu.
So the father and son designed it. Let Zhouxu and Shihou, who were self-righteous, set off to the state of Chen to pay homage to Chen Huangong and ask him to speak to the emperor of Zhou about his relationship, in order to properly stabilize the people's hearts. But a catastrophe was imminent. When they arrived, what greeted them was not Duke Huan of Chen, but the soldiers of Chen State who were heavily armed as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Zhou Xu and Shi Hou were caught off guard and had no power to fight back, so they had to be reduced to Prisoner of the state of Chen. .
Although Shi Jue retired, his intention to overthrow Zhouxu has not changed. After seeing this, he came to ask for advice and he just took advantage of the plan. He pretended to persuade Zhouxu to go to Chen State at the right time, but secretly sent someone to inform Chen Huangong in advance that the two men were plotting against him. The country's regicide and usurpation of the throne was a traitor. He asked Chen Huan Gong to capture Zhouxu and send him back to the country for processing. Chen Huan Gong listened to Shi Ren's opinion.
After Zhouxu learned that He Shihou had fallen into the trap of luring the tiger away from the mountain, at Shi Que's suggestion, Weiguo immediately sent people to the Chen Kingdom to kill Zhouxu, and the son Wei Jin returned to the country to serve as Duke Wei. At this point, the Zhouxu Rebellion came to an end. , Weiguo temporarily restored stability, and in order to end the turmoil, Shi Jue did not hesitate to take his own son's life and was respected by future generations. This is the origin of the idiom "killing relatives for justice".
After the right governor Chou arrived in Chen State, he first thanked Chen Huangong, the doctor Zizhen and others, and then went to Weizhouxu Prison to take him to the execution ground. As soon as Wei Zhouxu saw You Zai Chou, he shouted loudly: "You are my servant, how dare you come to kill me?" You Zai Chou said: "Weiguo has a precedent of ministers killing kings, I am just following his example! "Weizhou Xu was speechless after hearing this, and pleaded guilty and served his sentence. Nianyangjian went to jail and behead Shi Hou, but Shihou said, "I deserve to die. All I want is to put me in a prison car and see my father, and then you kill me." Nianyangjian said, "I just want to die." My father ordered me to kill you. If you really miss your father, let me hold your head to see him!" After that, he drew his sword and beheaded Shi Hou.
The son of Wei Jin returned to Wei from Xing and ascended to the throne. This is Wei Xuangong. Duke Xuan of Wei honored Shi Que as the elder of the country and sent people with heavy gifts to the State of Chen to express his gratitude. Since then, Wei Guo and Chen Guo have become closer and closer.
"The blue clouds are dressed in white neon clothes, and I raise my long arrow to shoot at the wolf;
Climbing Kunlun and looking around, my heart is soaring and majestic. "
On the training ground of Zheng State, Duke Zhuang of Zheng led his troops to sing a passionate chapter from "Nine Songs". Since Zheng Zhuanggong divided and disintegrated the troops of the five countries, he could not suppress the anger in his heart, so he ordered his soldiers to drill day and night to prepare for a counterattack against the invading enemy. A few months later, Duke Zhuang of Zheng received a report saying that Wei Zhouxu had been beheaded in the state of Chen, and that a new king had been established in the state of Wei. Duke Zhuang of Zheng said: "What Zhouxu did has nothing to do with the new king. But there are four countries attacking us, among which Song is the most hateful. We must attack him." As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Congchangge, the son of Song Guogong, Return to Xinzheng and pay homage to Duke Zhuang of Zheng. Zifeng cried and said to Duke Zhuang of Zheng: "Song wants to kill me, Your Majesty, you must protect me!" Duke Zhuang of Zheng comforted him for a long time and let him live in the mansion.
The next day, Duke Zhuang of Zheng summoned all his ministers to discuss attacking the Song Dynasty. The doctor said: "A few days ago, the five countries formed an alliance and jointly invaded. If we attack the Song Dynasty alone now, the other four countries will definitely assist the Song Dynasty. This battle may not be stable."
