Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 425 Relics
"These are Tian Zhongzhou's belongings."

When Su Guang set foot on the Central Plains, he took a small box from the boat and, as promised in his dream, handed it to He Bo.

During the time in the State of Qi
He Bo then entered the dream and visited Su Guang, who was sleeping amidst the scents of his hometown.

When Su Guang met him and learned of his identity, although he had expected it, he couldn't help but be shocked.

Not to mention how astonished He Bo was when he saw the haggard-looking former King Lü Peng standing beside him.

Su Guang asked Lü Peng with concern, "Was His Majesty like this because he was old and seriously ill before his death?"

Lu Peng awkwardly remained silent.

But He Bo is an open and honest person.

He told Su Guang directly, "That's not how it is!"

"He acted this way because he assisted me in handling complex affairs and did not find peace even after his death."

Su Guang let out an "Ah," and didn't know what to say next.

this kind of thing,

Can we really say that with such confidence?

The nature of ghosts and spirits is truly extraordinary; no wonder they like to dress as white dragons and play among mortals.

After facilitating a brief reunion greeting between the two parties, He Bo then said to Su Guang:
“I heard that when you were crossing the sea, you encountered many traces left by the ancients, and in the distant Yinzhou, you saw their graves.”

"Yes."

"Did they leave any message?"

"some."

Su Guang told him, "The ancients instructed those around them to bury them on a high mountain, facing the direction of their homeland on the other side of the ocean."

"Homesickness is the fundamental sentiment of all Chinese people."

He Bo sighed and then asked Su Guang, "So did he leave any belongings for his descendants to bring back to the Central Plains?"

"Not really."

Su Guang shook his head. "It is said that a man from Qi asked him this question, but the sage said that he had finished serving his elderly mother in his hometown, and that his child had not yet been born and had been abandoned by his mother. He felt ashamed and sent someone back to Qi with gifts and words to cause them worry and distress."

"Moreover, ocean voyages are a very dangerous thing, and there is no need to subject future generations to danger just because of the choices he has already made."

"I see..." He Bo clasped his hands together, unsure of what to say.

He pursed his lips for a long time before finally saying, "What a stubborn fool!"

Fortunately,

Although that was the will,

However, this does not mean that future generations will strictly follow Tian Zhongzhou's words.

Su Guang was grateful for the courage and perseverance of his ancestors, and because he taught the descendants of the Qi people, he gained their recognition and support. So he obtained Tian Zhongzhou's sword from their leader as a token of gratitude and friendship.

After Tian Zhongzhou's death, this unique sword in Yinzhou became the symbol of authority for successive leaders.

"If you want to take it back, that's fine too."

The chief who sent the tribe's treasures said to Su Guang, "Although our ancestors left us those words, how could he not miss his homeland?"

"It's just that we didn't make that demand because we foresaw the incompetence and depravity of our descendants."

"Without your arrival, how many more years would we remember our origins? How many more years would we follow the teachings of our ancestors?"

The leader lowered his head in shame.

At this point, he no longer had his hair disheveled and his clothes haphazardly dressed as before.

His hair was tied in a dignified bun, and his clothes were also right-fastening, restoring the style of his ancestors who pioneered the land of Yinzhou.

"Could you please take the sword to the Central Plains?" He Bo asked Su Guang after learning about his gains.

Anyway, it's on the way.

While his main body could use the connection with his clone to instantly arrive in Japan, he still couldn't take the items here and then transfer them to other places.

Su Guang agreed to his request without asking why.

After all, ghosts and gods have their own logic.
He asked more questions, but nothing came of it.

then,

Su Guang arrived as agreed.

He Bo put away the sword box, carried it on his back, and then said to Su Guang:
"So, are you going to follow Tian Zhongzhou's example and settle down in Yinzhou?"

Su Guang first nodded, then shook his head and said:
“I do have similar thoughts, but I can’t go and never return like the ancients.”

"Yinzhou is too wild and undeveloped. Without the nourishment of the Central Plains, it would be difficult for it to develop."

At least,

Let's bring these scarce yet important livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and horses, to Yinzhou!
otherwise,

How could the virtuous men of the various states expand their territory there and maintain close contact and unity? Without a means of transportation, it is very difficult for a person to venture out into a vast world on foot alone!

“But this is too tiring!” He Bo said to him, arms crossed.

"Exploring the unknown is my ambition."

"Moreover, possessing more land, spreading profound wisdom, and educating the barbarians in all directions is the destiny of the Chinese nation."

“I followed the teachings of the sages and accepted this mission. Although my body was tired, my heart was very happy.”

He replied to He Bo like this, then, without forgetting to show a shy smile, leaned closer and whispered to him:
"Of course, if you are willing to help, I certainly won't let you down!"

He Bo snorted, "What can I do to help you?"

"It's as if I have to face the storms at sea!"

Upon hearing this, Su Guang touched his hair and smiled, saying:
"Right!"

"Heaven moves in good health, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement."

"Since I made the decision, I have to face the consequences!"

"And what you've given me is more than enough."

Being able to travel safely between the two sides of the ocean is proof of the protection of the gods and spirits.

Su Guang felt that he really shouldn't ask for anything more.

But He Bo still handed him a new piece of jade.

He did not explain its efficacy.
Su Guang didn't ask any questions, but simply accepted it quietly and put it on his body.

As he boarded the carriage and embarked on the road to Chang'an, Su Guang suddenly recalled some old memories.

"I wonder how things are going in Xia Kingdom."

When he went there, the Xia Kingdom had just experienced internal strife.

When he left, the Xia Kingdom was still embroiled in internal strife.

Now, many years have passed.
Has this first branch of the Chinese civilization outside its borders finally reached its moment of transformation?
He Bo told him, "Judging from the current situation, it cannot be said that the future is bright, and it is certainly worthy of being called hopeless."

"When the Yuezhi in the north saw that the Xia Kingdom was unable to quell the rebellion, they organized an army and marched south across the Xingshan Pass."

"Are they trying to emulate the Xiongnu and plunder the Xia Kingdom's homeland?"

A look of worry appeared on Su Guang's face.

"Not really."

"Because the king of the Yuezhi claimed to be a relative of the Xia state and had received the Zhao surname bestowed by the Xia king, he came here this time to support the state and revive the Xia dynasty."

"Huh?" Su Guang was stunned.

He remained silent for a while, finding it difficult for this gentleman to accept that barbarians were coming to support the Chinese.

Then, he slowly said:
"The Xia Kingdom... its fate is truly fraught with misfortune!"

If, in a fierce battle for the inheritance, a foster son raised outside the family ends up winning the family fortune, it would be a great pity.

"Good things come to those who wait!"

He Bo simply smiled slightly at this.

"You should go to Chang'an and take care of your own business first!"

Su Guang then put aside his worries about the Xia Kingdom and had the coachman whip the horses.

He Bo then disappeared from the public eye, focusing on promoting the cabbages he grew.

But he didn't forget to find Tian Dan, who was in the underworld, strategizing with a group of famous generals and conducting market activities, and handed him a sword from a hundred years ago.

"These are your father's belongings."

“It was brought back from across the ocean by one of my seafaring friends.”

Tian Dan took it and silently stroked the nicked blade and the rust spots that were hard to conceal.

"I don't know what to do with it."

"Let's ask Mother to decide."

In his final moments, he uttered these words, then shouldered his sword case and set off to travel by boat across the Weak Water to find his mother, who lived in Linzi.

Le Yi, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes. "Is this guy making an excuse to run away?"

"He was clearly going to lose this time!"

Li Mu said, "Don't assume that Tian Dan was an orphan from a young age just because he was an orphan when he met him."

"He has a great relationship with his mother!"

"What does that have to do with me?"

Le Yi was only thinking about winning.
I don't care about other people's family affairs!

(End of this chapter)