Chapter 241: Tribute

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Young Master Cheng was placed under house arrest in a deep palace and was not allowed to leave the palace gate without permission. Zhao Zhao and Zhao Wen left Handan, the capital of Zhao State, and were repatriated back to their place of origin. As the saying goes, when the tree falls, the hozen will scatter, and the strength of the nobles will be weakened. Zhu Haiyan was promoted to right prime minister because of his merits in solving the case. The left and right phases check and balance each other, which is the differentiation of phase power, mutual balance, and stability of the government. The right minister, Zhu Haiyan, stood in the court and said dissatisfiedly: "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate to repatriate Zhao Zhao and Zhao Wen back to their original places. They are corrupt and perverting the law. Why not kill them right away?" King Hui said: " There will be corrupt officials in all dynasties. If you kill one group of corrupt officials, another group of corrupt officials will appear. So what? Etiquette and law are based on benevolence. If officials who have made mistakes are induced to change their ways. Who doesn't? What about mistakes? There is no greater good than being able to correct them." After Zhu Haiyi heard this, he kowtowed and said, "I have learned a lesson."

During the reign of King Hui, the politics were clear and clear, the people's customs were honest, the officials were honest, they educated the people with virtue, and the people abided by etiquette, and Zhao's national power was strong. The princes of the six countries met in Kuiqiu to form an alliance. The princes of the five countries respected King Zhao as the leader of the alliance. King Hui and the princes of the five countries boarded the alliance platform together, stood on the alliance platform, and Shang Fu presided over the affairs of the alliance. It was the king of Zhao who took the lead again and made an alliance based on blood. The princes of the six countries jointly swore an oath to "respect the Zhou Dynasty and fight against the barbarians and Di, forbid usurpation, murder, and annexation." The king of Zhao harmonized with the friendly countries and enjoyed great prosperity.

King Hui, together with King Wei, King Han, King Yan, King Chu and King Qi, went to Luoyi, the capital of Zhou, to pay homage to the Emperor of Zhou. The princes of the six kingdoms stood in the court hall of the Zhou Dynasty. King Hui stood among these princes and kings, kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty." The Emperor of Zhou sat in the court hall and said, "Please excuse me, sir." The princes of the six countries ordered their entourage to carry in several large boxes. It was a year of good harvest, and tribute was paid to the Emperor of Zhou. Naturally, the offerings were property and local products. Since the Zhou Dynasty moved eastwards, the power has been lost, and the vassal states have attacked and merged with each other. Big countries merged with small ones, and by the Warring States Period, only the seven kingdoms of Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Qin remained. The world was in chaos, and these vassal states placed themselves above the Emperor of Zhou, evading the power of the Emperor. Today's Zhou Shi has ceased to exist in name only. Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this was the first time that the vassal states paid tribute to the Emperor of Zhou. The princes of the six countries gathered in the court hall and said happily: "Your Majesty, please excuse me." These princes and kings said: "Thank you, Your Majesty." Then they stood up. The emperor of Zhou said: "I'll give you a seat." These princes and kings sat in front of several tables on both sides. The emperor of Zhou said: "King Zhao once said that courtesy should be reciprocated, how can I, the Zhou family, be rude?" He rewarded the silk, satin, jade and copper coins.

The joy of bells and drums sounded in this temple. First, the musician knocked on the chop. Then there was the sound of beating drums, and dancers rushed out, supporting shields and holding swords, like a military formation, and then sang: "Yu Huang Wu Wang, Yu Wen Wang, conquered the back. Si Wu accepted it, defeated Yin, restrained Liu, Qi Ding Good job." Then the bells and drums rang together. At the banquet, they enjoyed the music, some ate delicacies and drank fine wine; some even beat the rhythm beside the tables, mesmerized.

The King of Chu was willing to use this to add to the fun, and walked up to him and said: "Your Majesty, it is elegant and majestic but lacks some interest. I would like to present the sound of Chu." The emperor of Zhou said: "Okay, please let the King of Chu play." I heard that the King of Chu Sexy, but also good music, but they're mostly good pop music. King Chu walked up and sat in front of several cases and clapped his hands. There are many slender-waisted women in Chu State. These dancers enter the temple together, and the music of bells and drums sounds, and they dance with charming figures. The king of Qi and the king of Wei were even more fascinated, and they could hardly move their eyes while drinking. King Chu looked at King Hui. At this time, King Hui was closing his eyes to rest, as if he was meditating. King Chu said: "Your Majesty, I have an idea at this time." Emperor Zhou asked: "King Chu, what do you think?" King Chu said: "I heard that King Zhao has superb swordsmanship, why not let King Zhao dance for us? Come on." Maybe King Chu was a little drunk, so he stepped forward to win over King Hui. King Hui was pulled up by King Chu. King Hui stood up and kowtowed: "Your Majesty." The Emperor of Zhou said: "They kindly invite King Zhao to dance." The other princes and kings said: "Alliance leader, we all want to see your swordsmanship. Your ancestors have done it many times. Defeated by your sword." King Hui looked around and said, "Why don't I play the guqin for you all." Then he picked up the guqin and walked up. Facing the dancers, he held his hands in front of him, saluted, and then bowed to the Emperor Zhou and said: "Your Majesty." Then he sat cross-legged among the dancers and played the piano. The sound of the piano was empty and melodious, and everyone was silent in it. The King of Chu was even more shocked and said: "This is Doctor Qu's "Thinking of Beauty"."

King Hui sang: "I miss the beauty, and I hold my tears in my eyes. The matchmaker is blocked, and I can't say anything, but I can't say it." The dancer danced next to her, and chanted: "I can't say it, but I can't say it." King Hui continued to sing. "Jian Jian is troubled and grievances are stagnant and will not be released. Shen Dan is soothed by his emotions, and his aspirations are deep and moist. He is willing to send a message to the floating clouds, and will not stop when encountering prosperity. He gives a speech because of the returning bird, The Qiang's speed is high but it is hard to take it. The spirit of Gao Xin is strong, and it is greeted by the black bird. If you want to rebel, you have to hurry, but you are ashamed of the beginning of the Yi and you have your ambition. After years of separation, the Qiang's heart has not yet melted. Ning Yinmin Min and longevity Examine, how can I change the situation? I know that my previous mistakes have failed, but I haven’t changed my attitude. The chariot overturned and the horse bumped, and the Jian alone thought about this strange road. I reined in the Qiji and drove further, Zaofu took care of it for me. , Move back and forth, don’t drive, talk about holidays because it is the right time. Point to the west corner of the tomb, and be with Huang for the period. Spring has begun, and the sunrise is long. I will be happy with my ambition, and follow the Jiangxia To entertain worries. Take in the fragrant tadpoles of the big and thin trees, and touch the wild grass of Changzhou. It is a pity that I am not as good as the ancients. Who of me will play with this fragrant grass? The thin buds and mixed vegetables are spread here, so that I can admire each other. I wear them colorfully and swirl around here. , then withered and divorced. I am wandering around to entertain my worries and watch the perversions of the southerners. The pleasure is in my heart, and I can rely on it without waiting. The fragrance and beauty are mixed together, and the fragrance of Qiang comes out one after another. The gloom is far away and steaming, filling the inside and rising outward. The love and trust can be preserved, and the Qiang lives in the cover and hears the chapter. It makes the prickly pear think it is reasonable, and it is afraid to lift its toes and get close to the wood. Because of the hibiscus, it is a matchmaker, and it is afraid of the clothes. And wet your feet. I won't say anything when I climb high, but I can't go down. I am not convinced by my appearance, but I am suspicious of my appearance. Guang Sui painted in front of me, but I have not changed this attitude. I am destined to be in the secluded place. I will give up. I wish. The day is not yet dark. I am traveling south alone, thinking of Peng Xian." The sound of the piano suddenly stopped, and King Hui lowered his head, tilted his head to one side, and secretly shed tears. King Chu stood up and called out: "Mr. Qu." King Hui held the piano and held it in front of the surrounding dancers, saluting: "Thank you for your hard work." The dancers all returned the salute and exited the court. Then he faced Emperor Zhou who was sitting on him and said, "Your Majesty." Only then did Emperor Zhou come back to his senses and clapped his hands in approval. The King of Chu sat down, but he felt a little late. He couldn't calm down for a long time. He was silent in the sound of the piano and had endless aftertaste. Only then did he think that King Hui was Qu Yuan. Emperor Zhou said: "King Zhao is a gentleman, please sit down." King Hui then sat down.

Late at night, the princes and kings of various countries stood up, bowed and bowed, and then left one after another. Emperor Zhou stopped King Hui and said, "King Zhao, please stay." King Hui turned around and kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty." Emperor Zhou said, "King Zhao, can I still call you sir?" King Hui said, "Yes." Zhou Tianzi said The emperor said: "Sir, please sit down." King Hui then walked up and sat aside. The emperor asked: "Sir! How long have we not seen each other?" King Hui replied: "Nearly ten years. Years have passed." Emperor Zhou said: "Yes! It's been almost ten years, and I miss you all the time. I heard that your husband implemented benevolent policies in the State of Zhao, and helped Qi and Chu to survive the years of famine. Your kindness and virtue It can be compared with the sages of the past dynasties." King Hui said: "How can I compare with the sages of the past dynasties? I am just imitating and do not dare to slack off at all. There is harassment from Zhongshan State in Zhao State, which is the biggest hidden danger of Zhao State at present. ." The Emperor of Zhou said: "King Zhao comes forward to listen to the order." King Hui walked up and knelt down and said: "I accept the order." The Emperor of Zhou said: "The Zhongshan country is a barbarian. It is actually a hidden danger to our great country in the Central Plains. We, the Central Plains, The people have suffered greatly, so I give you the right to conquer." Then he looked to the left and right and said, "Give me the ax and ax." The ax and ax were given. King Hui took the axe, kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." Emperor Zhou said, "Sir, please get up." King Hui then stood up and sat aside. Emperor Zhou asked, "I wonder if eldest sister is okay in the Kingdom of Zhao?" King Hui said, "Thank you for asking, your Majesty, the princess is okay." Emperor Zhou asked again, "Why didn't eldest sister come to Luoyi with your husband?" I haven't seen my eldest sister for a long time." King Hui replied: "The princess has just given birth, I'm afraid there may be inconvenience, please forgive me." Emperor Zhou said happily: "Congratulations, sir, what is your name?" King Hui replied: "Zhao Ji, Zi Bang." Emperor Zhou said, "Okay." Emperor Zhou and King Hui hadn't seen each other for eight years, so they naturally chatted about home affairs. This conversation lasted all night.

At dawn, Emperor Zhou felt a little sleepy and yawned repeatedly. King Hui stepped forward and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I have resigned." Emperor Zhou raised his eyes and said, "Time flies so fast! It's dawn again. You and I, king and minister, can talk to you another day." Then he said: "Mr. , please step back first." King Hui then withdrew from the Zhou palace.

The Prime Minister of Zhoudu was driving and waiting outside the palace gate. When he saw King Hui walking out of the palace, he got off the car and ran up to kneel in front of King Hui and said, "Sir." King Hui helped Zi Zheng up and said, "Zizheng, hurry up. Get up." Zizheng then stood in front of King Hui. Zizheng was ten years younger than King Hui, and was King Hui's disciple. Although his temples were gray, he was still tall and tall, with a long sword hanging from his waist. Zi Zheng looked at King Hui's thin body and said with some heartache: "Sir, you have suffered a lot in the past few years." King Hui said, "The suffering you have suffered in the past few years must be worth it." Zizheng just kept silent. He nodded and stood aside and said: "Sir, please get in the car." King Hui said: "Zizheng, why are you doing this?" Zizheng said, "Zizheng has been driving for you for many years, and maybe this After saying goodbye for the first time, I don’t know when I will see my husband again. Maybe this is the last time I will drive for him.” King Hui then walked up and sat in the car, and Zi was sitting in front of him to drive for King Hui. Zizheng turned around and asked, "Sir, do you want to go back to the post house?" King Hui said, "No, let's go to the library."

The library of the Zhou royal family is the place where it once stayed. This time when it came to Luoyi, the capital of Zhou, it must visit the place where it once stayed and retrieve its memories. On the way to the library, Zizheng began to ask about Zhao Li. Because Zhao Li had been brought to him since he was a child, his feelings were naturally deep. He asked: "Sir, when you came to Luoyi this time, why didn't Li'er?" Come with you." King Hui said: "Li'er is in the Nanying army and rarely enters the palace on weekdays." After hearing this, Zizheng said: "Li'er should be the general of Nanying." King Hui said: " "Joining the army, Li'er is proud and arrogant." Sometimes he can't calm down. He is currently serving under General Zhao Yunchu, so he should give him a good experience. Zizheng nodded and said, "Yes!" Li'er's character is straightforward and lacks such scheming. "The fact that Zizheng can say these words shows that it has begun to change. King Hui looked at Zizheng, probably pleased.