Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 49: Prince Chao

Gaolang is a place where

From the root point of view, it can be said to be the place where the Zhao family prospered.

The ancestor of the Zhao family was Ji Sheng, the son of Fei Luo, a minister of the Shang Dynasty. He was a brother of E Lai, the ancestor of the Qin State. Both sides originated from the Ying surname.

However, after King Wu defeated King Zhou and the Shang Dynasty fell, the descendants of the two brothers scattered.

Later, during the reign of King Mu of Zhou, Zaofu, whose surname was Ying, drove the chariot for the emperor. Because of his excellent skills and his great contribution in pacifying King Xu Yan, he was praised by the emperor, so he was granted the title of Zhaocheng, and his descendants were given the title of "Zhao".

However, driving the carriage for the Zhou emperor was a coveted job in the Western Zhou Dynasty. Not just anyone could ride in the same carriage with the emperor and steer the carriage for him.

Zaofu was able to get such an opportunity because his grandfather Meng Zeng had already been favored by King Cheng of Zhou because of his erudition and talents, and was granted the title of Gaolang.

It was from Meng Zeng's generation that the descendants of Ji Sheng, who were originally the "remnants of the previous dynasty", returned to the ranks of the nobility and had their own fiefdoms.

Although Gaolang is small and remote, it provides a new starting point for the family.

It was Gaolang who started the business, which made it possible for the Zhao family to be later granted the title of the big city "Zhao", and which led to its current glory.

When Zhi Bo was powerful in the past, he demanded land from Zhao, Wei and Han to demonstrate his strength and the submission of the three families.

What he asked for from Zhao was the land of Cai and Gaolang.

In the end, Zhao Xiangzi sternly refused and instigated Wei and Han to rebel. The three parties joined forces and defeated Zhi Bo.

However, no matter how important it is,

It also cannot change the fact that the land of Gaolang at this time has no prosperity at all.

The Zhou emperor had abandoned his Chengzhou land for hundreds of years. Could it be that the Zhao family still couldn't let go of Gaolang?

Therefore,
Although Gongzi Chao was confused by "Zhai Gaolang" when he was first conferred the title, and thought that this was his father's grand plan of learning "Quwo Dai Yi", he finally faced the reality on the way here.

no way,
Gaolang is desolate,

The Gaolang City of hundreds of years ago has long disappeared at this time. The small city that was originally built is far less spacious and lively than Zhongmu.

Although Zhao was in power at that time, and Prince Chao had enfeoffed his father Zhao Huai, he had sent people to expand and repair Niecheng for his son when he divided the fiefdoms among the people, but Prince Chao was still very dissatisfied.

How long will it take to build this city?
Fixed it,
Is he living here?

Or is his son living there?
So as soon as he arrived in Nie City, the young and energetic Gongzi Chao didn't even bother to understand the situation in Nie City. He ran out directly to hunt and vent his anger.

until,

He met He Bo who transformed into a giant turtle.

In excitement, he thought it was a sign of "God's blessing", so he shot the arrow and knelt down.

……

"It turns out to be a young master!"

After listening to the servant's explanation, He Bo raised his head and said to the prostrating young master.

Gongzi Chao felt very aggrieved and raised his head again and said, "My father is indeed the king, why can't I be the new crown prince?"

"That Zhang, he only knows how to play chicken and dog in the palace, he is far inferior to me!"

finished,

He quickly drew back.
The movements were much faster than He Bo's current incarnation.

He Bo wanted to say to him, "Why are you arguing with your seven or eight-year-old cousin?" but he was too lazy to say more.

after all,

Gongzi Chao is also young.
The more you emphasize it to him, the more likely he will get stuck in a rut.

Compared to the minor turmoil within Zhao, He Bo was more of a sigh, "Weiss has survived another one."

this year,

Weiss had been on the throne for forty-six years.

He is now seventy-two years old.

In times like this, that's rare.

Since his accession to the throne, Wei Si has successively outlasted Zhao's Xiangzi Wuxu, Xianhou Huan, and Zhaohou Ji, who died recently and was given the posthumous title of "Lie";
There are also Kang Zihu and Wu Ziqizhan of the Han family. The current king of Han is Qian, the son of Han Wuzi.

It can be said that one person brought death to three generations of other people's families.

And according to Ximen Bao, Weiss was still quite energetic before he set out for Ye.

He Bo couldn't help but think: Lord Wei, please don't let the crown prince die before you die, right?

However, at this time, it was not uncommon to directly hand over the family to the grandson. As long as the Crown Prince of Wei left behind an heir, there would be no need to worry too much... No,
I'm still a little worried.

What if the Crown Prince of Wei thinks, “How can there be a crown prince who can serve for forty years in this world?”

When he thought of this possibility, He Bo wanted to go and watch the fun.

unfortunately,

He cannot leave the Zhangshui River Basin.

Listening to the divine turtle's sigh, Gongzi Chaofeng's retainers were also quite embarrassed.

after all,

They also felt that Weiss was really good at living.

But some words,

Ghosts can say,
But they can't.

"Okay, let's go!"

He Bo asked them to explain their purpose and Zhao State's current movements, and then began to drive them away.

Although Gongzi Chao once again stuck his head in and emphasized that Gaolang had become his fiefdom, He Bo said that he was the water god of Guanhe and it was not his responsibility.

If you continue to speak so rudely, forget about coming to the river to fetch water in the future.

Gongzi Chao was so angry that his face turned red. He turned over on the ground, from kneeling on the ground to lying on his back.

"Humph!"

"I won't leave!"

Gongzi Chao said, "In Zhongmu, my father drove me away; in Gaolang, a tortoise that could speak human language also wanted to drive me away!"

"Am I a person that God hates and the devil hates?"

The retainers and servants were helpless against the willful Prince Chao, but in front of the gods and ghosts, they dared not follow Prince Chao's wishes.

So the experienced attendant gritted his teeth and said to the young master, "I'm sorry, young master!"

He stretched out his hand, and with all his strength, he lifted up Young Master Chao, then bowed to He Bo, "Thank you, Divine Turtle, for your tolerance. I will leave now!"

Unfortunately,
Let the ghosts and gods see this kind of Mr. Zhao!

After saying that, they grabbed the person and ran away with difficulty.

He Bo also felt much more relaxed.

He thought that he would no longer be able to change into a strange appearance on a whim.

Although it is really comfortable for the turtle to lie in the sun, it always feels a little strange to show it in front of people.

What if someone hopes that he can swim into the Luo River and bring out a copy of the Luoshu?

At this time, He Bo could neither reach Zhang Mountain nor reach the embrace of the Yellow River. How could he become the divine tortoise that carried the Luoshu for Dayu?
"Let's run away first, let's run away first!"

"The incense has almost been used up. If you stay any longer, you will be forced to leave!"

Clawing the grass, He Bo slowly crawled into the Guan River, then merged into the water and disappeared.

After Gongzi Chao was carried back to Nie City, he called a guard and asked him to tell his father Zhao Huai about his encounter with the divine turtle in Gaolang.

Although Zhao Huai has emphasized this many times,
But Gongzi Chao still wanted to make progress too much.

The main reason is that he is young and energetic and doesn't want to miss the opportunity.

The retainer advised him, "The Book of Changes says: A gentleman strives to improve himself. How much more so for ghosts and gods?"

"Even if you are willing, you don't have to be so anxious."

Zhao Huai was able to become the ruler because he made certain deals and swore oaths with his deceased brother and other ministers.

otherwise,

Zhao Houji has so many brothers, why should he be the one to rule?

Isn't it because you think he is wise enough and will not covet his nephew's throne?
When Gongzi Chao was in Zhongmu, he spoke arrogantly at home, which made Zhao Huai angry. He was worried that he would cause internal strife in Zhao, so he asked Gongzi Chao to come to Gaolang.

Now, Zhongmu has finally completed the transfer of power, and Zhao Huai has indeed done what he promised. Although he has become the ruler, he has always maintained a respectful attitude towards Prince Zhang.

Then, Gongzi Chao said that he met a divine turtle in Gaolang, the place where his ancestors made their fortune?

Wouldn't this put Zhao Huai, who had only been in power for a month, in a difficult position?
If news like this gets out, his previous oath will probably be considered as a pretense!

(End of this chapter)