Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 579 Taixi Chu Kingdom
"Tsk."

"The King of Chu looks much more comfortable this time."

Western Chu Kingdom

He Bo carried the shrunken white deer in his arms as he walked through his capital city, Ying.

Perhaps it was because the capital of the Chu state was inevitably named "Ying"

Perhaps it was with the idea of ​​replicating the classic,
This young town, built on the right bank of the Reina River in a wide valley, has an ancient name.

King Huai of Chu in the underworld was somewhat sad.

"You've taken my country's name, fine, but you're going to occupy my capital too?"

"You, surnamed Liu..."

Liu Laosan quickly stepped forward to comfort him, "No matter where the capital of Chu is, it must be called 'Ying,' it's an ancestral rule!"

“Look how good my child is, he even remembered to name the river next to us the Zhang River.”

漳，
It's a very nice name.

Therefore, "Zhangshui" is distributed in many places, just like "Pingyang".

Aside from the Zhang River, which belonged to the State of Wei and was located on the north bank of the Great River, as seen through God's observation,

On the north bank of the Yangtze River to the south, there is also a tributary called the Zhang River.

The capital of the Chu state, Yingdu, was located near this tributary.

of course,

Given the vastness of the Yangtze River basin, the abundance of water and heat in the south, and the presence of other rivers flowing alongside Yingdu, the area was well-suited to this environment.

However, driven by the desire for good fortune, the Chu rulers and their ministers decisively chose the name "Zhangshui".

We're asking God for blessings!

Only the orthodox Chu people of the Central Plains wept bitterly, their hearts filled with sorrow, with no one to confide in.

"...Would you like to sell this white deer cub?"

As He Bo walked through the brand-new city of Yingdu, pedestrians were constantly drawn to the "God of Rivers and Black Forest" in his arms, and many came forward to ask to buy it.

He Bo just shook his head and said, "This deer is not for sale, but the portrait is worth five gold pieces."

Upon hearing this, the buyer's eyes widened in surprise. "Hardware for drawing a small portrait?"

"Are your antlers made of gold, or is your deer penis made of gold?"

Having said that, the buyer turned and left, ignoring Bai Lu's indifferent gaze.

He Bo stood there and chuckled softly.

"hey-hey."

"Actually, they're all made of gold!"

The pure white deer, without a single stray hair and with a sacred posture, rolled its eyes at him but didn't react further, remaining quietly nestled in He Bo's arms.

The latter continued to wander around, muttering his own thoughts about the current state of the Liu family's Chu state.

"Yes, not only has the king's appearance become much more Han Chinese, but even the local people's appearances have become much softer."

"As expected, if we follow the path of our ancestors, there will be no problem."

When the Western countries were first established,
The faces of the Chinese people are first clearly divided into two types:
One is of the Zhuxia bloodline, with a robust physique and relatively gentle features;
One group consists of Westerners who, after receiving education, were incorporated into the nation.

Subsequently,

As the two began to mix, hybridization became more common among young people.

The blue-eyed, fair-haired King of Chu was the pinnacle of this period.

At this point,

Relying on long-term, intangible education and the tangible policies of the various Xia rulers,

The increasing proportion of the Xia bloodline in the mixed population has led to the local people's facial features and expressions becoming more and more similar to their ancestors from the distant East.

of course,

Due to the influence of local soil and water conditions, it is impossible to make them exactly the same.

But having a good family background is enough.

It's perfectly normal for different soils to produce different fruits.

"I heard that purebred Hu Rong people are now being ostracized?"

After touring Yingdu, He Bo started talking to Bai Lu again.

“Not all of them will be treated this way, only those of mixed Hu ethnicity will,” Bai Lu said.

As the Chinese people established themselves firmly in the west, the traditional custom of gentry people expelling the Hu, Rong, and barbarian peoples from the Western Regions also spread and flourished in the west.

Those Chinese who were naturalized citizens three generations ago are the main propagators of this trend.

But that's okay,
The barbarians of the West did not care about such a small matter.

first,
Before the arrival of the Chinese gentry, they had already been excommunicated by the Roman standard of the eagle banner, and now that another wave is coming, they are already used to it.

Secondly,

The ethnic groups such as the Taixi Rierman were originally very diverse, and in essence, they were the same as their predecessors, the "Donghu and Nanman," appearing as a whole from afar but fragmented upon closer inspection.

They all have their own hierarchy of contempt within them, and they're not afraid to add another one.

Three come,

It's unclear whether it's because the Western barbarians were so savage that even Eastern groups like the Xiongnu and Yuezhi could call themselves "civilized" in their presence,

Or perhaps they were completely immersed in their own world, having learned the essence of Sindhu's martial arts from thousands of miles away, believing that their own clan was still the best and most powerful.

Some of these tribes have a principle called "a drop of blood" that distinguishes between close and distant relatives.

Right now:
If someone has foreign blood, then they are not of their own kind.

This is exactly the opposite of the Iud people, who believe that "anyone with even a slight connection is family."

This is also different from the descendants of Yan and Huang, who can be considered as one because they share some blood ties, acknowledge a common ancestor, and follow the traditions of the Xia people.

This remarkable practice led the descendants who had lived together for two or three generations to be more inclined to accept the teachings of the Chinese and stay away from the barbarians.

The fact that the Qin dynasty was able to quickly establish itself in a corner of the Western Sea was also related to the fact that the city-state of "Korkis" practiced a matriarchal system that respected only the patrilineal line and completely disregarded the maternal line.

just,

The Chinese peoples here were ultimately somewhat outmatched, and with Rome as a rival nearby, they could not expel all the barbarians from the human race.

Following the example of the Western Qin, they divided and differentiated the various barbarian tribes.

"The strategy of divide and conquer, and shifting the focus of conflict, is applicable everywhere."

He Bo recalled the two hundred years of peace and stability that the Qin people had created in the complex region of the Western Sea, and said with a hint of admiration.

of course,

The most basic reason,
Naturally, in today's world, it is still in a relatively ancient state.

Even in the most prosperous Central Plains, the style of the pre-Qin period had not completely faded.

Not to mention the remote western regions, which are located at the very edge of the continent.

Much of the land remains undeveloped.

The "Greater Germania" mentioned by the Romans consisted of vast swamps and forests, mostly uninhabited land.

The lives of the Germanic and Celtic peoples, who were closer to the Romans and the Chinese gentlemen, still retained some elements of civilization.

Those who live far away are considered to be savages, eating raw meat and sucking blood.

in this way,

The various Xia peoples came here to develop, so how could they not become one of the sources of local civilization?

After thousands of years of pioneering,
Why can't this land be called "since ancient times"?

The white deer leaped from God's embrace and strolled gently on the smooth, paved road of Yingdu, saying only:
"No matter what approach you take, there will always be both good and bad aspects."

"Once you've enjoyed all the benefits, the downsides will follow."

"As long as future generations can hold on, that will be fine."

He Bo followed slowly behind him, somewhat worried that the "God of Rivers and Forests" was too beautiful and might be suddenly snatched away by a wanton passerby.

Hearing Bai Lu's words, he replied:
"If everyone enjoys the benefits, then everyone will also resist the drawbacks."

"If it is devoured by petty people, then when the building collapses, no one will go to support it."

"That's all, 'I will die with you'."

The white deer snorted and raised its long neck, saying:
"For thousands of years, similar things have happened again and again."

"The lessons we have learned now will not be heeded by future generations. They may even do more heinous things and squander all the blessings accumulated by their ancestors."

"In the end, will the so-called 'death of all' truly end this cycle?" "That's why, unlike you and your other brothers, I don't enjoy close relationships with others."

Life and death are always in a cycle.

Rise and fall, order and chaos always go through cycles.

Even if some people still fantasize that they can have an eternal lifespan and rule a long-lasting dynasty,
But Heaven and Earth will tell them the outcome.

We've seen and thought a lot about the ugly behavior of those people in the face of the truth that "Heaven and Earth are ruthless."
It's inevitable to feel tired and bored.

"Yes Yes."

He Bo rubbed his hands together and laughed, "If I didn't have such thoughts in my heart, how could you exist?"

No matter how colorful the gods of the four directions may be.

It was also differentiated from He Bo, this so-called Emperor God.

Their thoughts, personalities,
It must always be based on He Bo in order to extend and expand.

The world is full of beautiful scenery, and even when faced with setbacks due to social conventions, it can still make one feel dejected.
Overall, it was still quite wonderful.

"I've seen all the worldly pleasures for you, so you should go and enjoy the beauty of nature!"

Release the white deer back into the mountains and forests.

He Bo waved to him and then left Taixi.

The kingdoms of the Xia people developed quite well here.

The experience of those who came before also pointed the way for later pioneers.

Furthermore, the Way of Peace serves as a unifying force for people's hearts.

He doesn't need to worry too much.

just,

When they passed the Western Sea and gracefully returned to the East...
God's gaze couldn't help but fall upon the migrating Huns.

This ancient nomadic group,

They were once powerful in the desert, but were driven away by the Han people.
They later migrated to the middle of the river, but were driven away by the State of Qi.
Later, they migrated to Alan, and because of their plundering and destruction of the Di Kingdom, they attracted the attention of the newly established Song Kingdom, and were subsequently driven away by the Song Kingdom.

right now,

The Xiongnu, possessing remarkable vitality, survived numerous defeats and migrations, retaining their tribes and preventing their disintegration.
Gradually crossing the boundary between mountains and sea, bypassing the vast Western Sea, and treading on the desolate grasslands far from the sun, heading towards the west.

Estimate the route.
The next to reunite with the Xiongnu should be the Northern Qin state, which was established in the northwest of the Western Sea.

"I wonder if Northern Qin can withstand this storm."

This country is not powerful.

To the south lay Roman occupation.

There are disturbances from barbarians in the west.

Even knowing that there was a fellow country across the vast black forest, they found it difficult to unite with them due to the great distance and arduous journey.

To know,
The territories established by the Western kingdoms upon their initial granting of titles.
But they were carefully selected, both the living and the dead.

However, Northern Qin was ultimately a country with a solid foundation and deep roots.

If the balance between the two is properly achieved...
Even when a fierce storm sweeps in, it can still retain the strength to rise again after the disaster.

"As long as the king here doesn't do anything foolish!"

Their gaze shifted to the messenger who was leaving Rome to announce the arrival of the new Augustus.
He Bo recalled the relationship between Northern Qin and Rome, as well as the identity and bloodline of the latter's monarch, and then spoke slowly.

Subsequently,

He did not linger.

……

And with God bringing back news from Rome,

The former rulers of Qin and Rome all wore indescribable expressions, marveling at the wonder of fate.

He Bo loved seeing the tense expressions on these deadbeats' faces.

He also laughed and said:
There were conflicts between the Qin and Han dynasties, and there were also conflicts between the Qin and Rome.

"The three of you can form an unbreakable 'chain'!"

Hearing this, Wang Jing, who was passing by, recalled the many toys he had made for his great-grandson in his later years.

"Are you referring to the nine-linked rings that break at the slightest touch?"

God drove away the one who couldn't speak.

The former rulers of the Three Kingdoms were left looking at each other, disapproving of one another.

Octavian originally felt disgusted and distressed by witnessing the turmoil in his country.

That's why he traveled all the way to the Central Plains, hoping to enjoy the new scenery and learn from the experiences of the Qin and Han dynasties, so as to prepare himself mentally for the eventual fall of a state and the change of dynasties.

who ever thought,
It's rare for me to travel far from home, and my already chaotic hometown has taken on a task I've never seen before.

can only say,
If something exists for a long time, you can really see everything.

"If that old bastard really changes Rome to 'Great Qin,' then a war between us is inevitable!"

Even his sharp mind, sharp until death, was momentarily slowed by the new monarch chosen by the Royal Guard.
then,

Octavian found Ying Pijiang, the founding emperor of Western Qin, and said in a resolute tone.

Their statuses were similar.
They died at very similar ages.
It could be called a "fair duel".
Instead of some people who die young, they often use the fact that they "died young" to bully their enemies and younger generations who died of old age.

This approach perfectly circumvents the restriction of "not bullying the old and weak," making the relationships between the dead even more complicated.

Fortunately, Ying Pijiang didn't care about that.
He accepted the invitation from his junior colleague.

He was a powerful ruler who rebuilt the ancestral temples and state, and he did not think much of the idea of ​​living in another country and usurping its power.

When I heard the news from God, I felt no joy or excitement.

But speaking objectively...
It is true that his descendants became the Augustuss of Rome.

It is true that the parents of this descendant were forcibly brought together by the former Roman ruler.

These historical issues are indeed difficult to unravel.

It's better to have a fight to help dissipate the pent-up anger in your heart.

"Why don't we gather more people and form a Cuju (ancient Chinese football) tournament?"

He Bo heard about the fight between the two old ghosts and came over to offer advice.

"That makes enough Roman emperors, including the lesser ones."

"Do you really want to see the Romans rolling around on the pitch, with the old and the young all together?"

Ying Pijiang drove God away.

He Bo was a little annoyed, so he simply went to find Grandpa Liu to play football.

In the mortal world,

As Liu Bao grew older, his power also gradually increased.

He exploited the power struggle between his ministers and eunuchs, successfully expelling many of the latter who were arrogant and threatened the stability of the palace.

Taking advantage of the momentum created by the upright officials in the court, strict rules were established for the eunuchs, which immediately extinguished their arrogance, leaving only a few embers after a bonfire had burned all night, and restored them to the cautious and timid demeanor of Emperors Guangwu and Mingzhang.

This made the ministers who had successfully dealt a blow to the eunuchs and protected their rightful share of the cake realize what was happening:
This young emperor, though from a different generation, inherited the talents of his great-uncle, the Emperor He, and was a qualified monarch chosen for the Han Dynasty by the late Empress Dowager Deng.

For this,

There were joys and sorrows among them, and a few who didn't care at all.

In the eyes of those last people,

The general trend of the world will not change because of the wisdom or incompetence of a certain monarch.

Their family prospered and flourished, and what they did could only be described as "going with the flow" without violating the laws of the land. In the future, whatever policies the emperor wanted to implement or whatever achievements he wanted to make, they would need their cooperation.

in this way,

Why worry?

When the monarch is wise, they are naturally happy to contribute to the good governance of the world.

When the monarch is incompetent, they are naturally happy to take the opportunity to strengthen their family's power.

Truly intelligent people are always good at assessing situations and have a long-term vision.

"Do not worry."

"Let's wait until the emperor grows up."

"Make sure the women of marriageable age in your family are ready so that they can enter the palace and serve the emperor in the future."

(End of this chapter)