Chapter 640: Lifting the Tripod, The World Acknowledges Its
uard)】 gained the skill "Fragile"! Low HP, reduced defense.This won't work.Li Cheng scratched his head.I experimented with several stones I had on hand. Currently, Lu Cheng is most satisfied with the...If it were a Qin person...
Zhou Wang pondered in his heart, considering the feasibility of using Qin's methods against Chu.
From a tiny nation to dominating the western barbarians in just fifty years, and now this kind of extraordinary being...
If things go on like this, it'll become a major problem. If we can't control him, it would be better for Qin and Chu to fight each other first, allowing us to profit from the chaos, than letting him come to Zhou as an official.
Such extraordinary individuals are generally difficult to entice with ordinary possessions. In any case, let's give it a try first.
"Two distinguished gentlemen from Qin, coming to relieve the worries of Luoyang City, should be rewarded... Attendants..."
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"Zhao Cheng" and "Zhao Fengbao" looked at each other.
"Your Majesty, we two are not interested in these worldly possessions."
King Zhou remained outwardly calm, but a plan had formed in his mind.
"Forgive my presumption, these ordinary objects wouldn't interest esteemed ladies. Attendant, display the treasures from the Imperial Treasury!"
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Even so, the two remained unmoved, drawing one card to almost make up for Chu San's three rounds of consumption. Wasn't that a loss
Moreover, this visit is not without ulterior motives.
This week, the emperor has been neglecting his duties, spending his days indulging in frivolous pursuits, such as building palaces and listening to flattery. The people are deeply discontent.
King Wu saw this, he probably would be so angry that he crawled out of his grave to confront them in person.
In this world, the capable rule. It is not surprising that feudal lords vie for hegemony. After all, the Zhou Dynasty's time is coming to an end... That spectacle must certainly not be missed!
Don't be swayed by petty gains.
When the Zhou emperor saw this, he understood most of it.
These two individuals are likely not easily pacified...and they already have a history of animosity with the Chu people...Perhaps we should subtly guide them in that direction.
If Qin and Chu went to war, the Zhou dynasty would benefit greatly by mediating between them!
"Noblemen...true noblemen!! Come, I shall toast you both again." King Zhou raised his cup and drank it down in one gulp: "Alas, there are few such true noblemen as yourselves in the world today. Think of Chu Zhuang...."
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Lu Cheng's heart skipped a beat. Here he comes.
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"Report, Your Majesty, the envoy of King Chu Zhuang requests an audience!"
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Not seeing, I am...
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"The people of Chu fought valiantly against the Rong, yet they received no honor and now are being obstructed. I wonder why" A deep, powerful voice suddenly boomed from outside the palace gates.
"This... " The Son of Heaven was at a loss for words and could only order his attendants to add another seat, inviting the envoy into the hall.
During the Spring and Autumn period, all feudal lords were called "gong," while "wang" was a title exclusive to the Zhou king.
Only the State of Chu, soon after entering the Spring and Autumn period, began to claim kingship for itself.
King Chu publicly acknowledged the Zhou dynasty as the Son of Heaven while proclaiming himself king. This indicated that he no longer considered the Zhou ruler the common lord of all under heaven. However, the Zhou dynasty, pressured by his power, could only resort to appeasement and conciliatory policies.
Lü Cheng only saw a middle-aged man, wearing a formal robe and with an air of authority, enter the banquet hall.
King Chuang of Chu's minister scanned the people present.
"What a lively celebration today, but this victory in battle was won by my people of Chu! Why wasn't I, the King, invited to the feast" The envoy didn't hold back at all...
In this era, those who dare to go on diplomatic missions are the ones who are not afraid of death.
The Son of Heaven didn't know how to answer, stammering as he spoke.
"This... is because this is a celebration banquet for Duke Qin's victory over the Western Rong!"
Lu Cheng frowned, he could hear the meaning behind those words, but he didn't lash out for the moment.
"Good, good! Qin has broken the western Rong. Today, I'm here to demand justice for my king!" The envoy sat down and said, "The Chu army fought bravely, defeating the Shan Rong. The Son of Heaven and the feudal lords should have treated each other with courtesy. But the Qin people blocked us at the Luo River. My king doesn't want to fight within the same room. He has temporarily stopped the war, but if the Son of Heaven doesn't give us an explanation, it will be difficult to appease the grievances of the people in Chu. If things continue unchecked... the consequences will be unimaginable!"
The Chu envoy's words carry a heavy threat!
"Alas," Lu Cheng rose and said, "The envoy of Chu is mistaken. While the Chu army has made achievements, it has also caused unrest among the people of Luoyang. The two of us only wanted to dissuade King Chu, we did not wish to engage in a large-scale war."
"Humph!"
The scene was thick with the smell of gunpowder, and the Emperor Zhou quickly rose to his feet.
"Alas, alas, enough! The Chu people have done well. Come on, reward the Chu..."
"Thank the emperor, no need, my king does not seek rewards." The envoy waved his hand.
"That... what does King Chu want..." asked the Son of Heaven.
The envoy raised his head and uttered a sentence.
"I love bronze objects, especially cauldrons. I want to cast nine replicas but don't know the size and weight of Zhou Dynasty cauldrons."
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Upon hearing this, all four were astounded!
What is the size and weight of Zhou Ding
Is this also something you can ask
Although King Chu has already been crowned, he still nominally acknowledges the Son of Heaven. But if the Nine Tripod Cauldrons were truly moved to Chu...that would be a problem!
And what did this King Chu mean by saying it was a counterfeit
The crowd buzzed with whispered conversations, a flurry of opinions... Suddenly, there was an awkward silence, no one daring to speak.
Lu Cheng and Zhao Feng both remained silent. The plot had reached this point, so let's just see what this tripod is all about.
When the Son of Heaven heard this, he wanted to be angry, but thinking about the power of the Chu state, he could only swallow his anger in secret.
This King Chu is truly hateful!
What should I do now
At this moment, one person suddenly stood up from the table and respectfully bowed to the Emperor.
"I have a word to say!"
The Son of Heaven looked.
Dr. Wang Sunman, this is a capable person.
"Speak."
The prince looked around at the people surrounding him, and then slowly ascended the steps, leaning in close to Emperor Zhou and whispering.
"Your Majesty, this King of Chu is not merely seeking to usurp the throne. He aims to shift the nation's luck towards Chu, harboring ill intentions. However, we cannot openly confront Chu at the moment. Regarding this matter of 'wending', I have a plan."
The Emperor himself knows this is not a question to be answered lightly....... What does the royal physician have to say about it
So, he whispered, "How will we get out of this"
“This tripod weighs how much, if King Chu Zhuang truly wants to know its weight, why not let him try it himself” Wang Sun Man smiled faintly. “The Nine Tripod Cauldrons belong to the heavens, only those with great virtue and power can bear their weight. If King Chu knows his limitations and withdraws, he will lose face. But if he truly attempts to lift it...forcing it up will surely be fatal! And his death would be of his own making, having nothing to do with us!”
The Son of Heaven's eyes lit up.
Brilliant idea!
This is quite clever...
The Nine Tripod Cauldrons are artifacts of human civilization, forged in ancient times.
It is rumored that Yu received the gold of the Nine Ministers and cast it into nine cauldrons.
This is not something that ordinary people can lift. Even the Son of Heaven, when using all his strength, wouldn't be able to lift it...
And the emperor was a playful man. He once, for amusement, had numerous palace attendants and scholars attempt to lift one of the nine tripods, but no one could manage it!
Also, because of the dragon's energy filling their bodies, many people died...
Of course, this envoy represents King Chu. Then King Chu himself asked how heavy the tripod was, and asked him to weigh it himself. Would he lift it or not
If King Chu knows when to retreat, then the whole world will know that King Chu is incompetent!
If he were to lift it, then... Humph.
When King Chu Zhuang died, the state of Chu fell into chaos. Then someone instigated Qin and Qi to attack Chu... This was a very promising plan!
That's it!
"Tell King Chu that I agree to the weighing ceremony, but this is a serious matter. The Nine Cauldrons are not something ordinary people can touch. He must come himself to measure them!"
In history, when the king of Chu campaigned against the Rong people, his army reached the Luo River. The minister Wang Sun Man, following the emperor's order, came to entertain the troops. The king of Chu had grand ambitions and therefore asked him, "How heavy is this tripod"
Wang Sun Man did not directly answer.
There is a poem that says:
The nine herds of gold are molten, and the dynasty departs in chaos to find peace at dawn.
Success and failure depend on one's morality, not on the weight of artifacts. Why should Prince Chu inquire about their heaviness or lightness (Author: Zhou Dun)
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