Whether from what he saw with his own eyes or from what others said, Wu She saw the grand ambitions of this Xia ruler.
During his visits along the way, Wu She also witnessed the determination of Zhu Xia Wu Xian to bring about reform.
The city of Chaoge in the Xia Dynasty seems to be undergoing tremendous changes every single second.
The lifestyle of the people of the Xia Dynasty was completely different from that of other tribes.
Everyone was busy, but no one complained.
Their eyes were shining, and each of them shared the same wish.
They were going to do something that no one had ever done before: they were going to establish a new nation and close off its borders!
They wanted the flame of Chinese civilization to burn across all the land they could see.
The fusion of the Bison clans proceeded very smoothly.
Since ancient times, humanity's most basic needs have been only two: material abundance and spiritual faith.
Both of these points were found by the people of the former Wild Ox Clan in Chaoge City of the Zhuxia Clan.
The vast wilderness, the homeland of the Chinese people!
The mighty Yellow River, the cradle of all Chinese civilization!
A magnificent vessel, a treasure for all Chinese people!
[The Mandate of Heaven bestows upon the Witch Lord to establish a new kingdom and expand its territory!]
Every child from the Wild Buffalo Clan learned the song "Zhu Xia" created by the Witch Lord!
They would happily sing this song from time to time.
Even adults can't help but hum along softly when they hear this song.
This song is so catchy.
A child came home from school and looked at his mother, who was weaving, and said, "Mom, today the teacher taught us the 'Mathematical Classic' and the meaning of the song 'Zhu Xia'!"
The child's mother listened with a smile.
"The teacher said that the first sentence, 'The vast wilderness, the homeland of the Xia people,' means that this entire wilderness will eventually belong to our Xia people."
The second line, "The mighty river flows on, the embankment of all the Xia peoples," has two meanings. One is that the prestige of our Xia peoples is like a mighty river, vast and surging.
One interpretation is that this great river is the water source for our Chinese people, and we fish in it and use its water for irrigation.
The third line, "Great vessels, enjoyed by all the Xia peoples," is explained by the teacher as a general term, referring to things like the iron pots, large bells, and bows and crossbows used by our Xia people.
The teacher said that only our Zhuxia people can enjoy these things.
The fourth line, "[Heaven has ordained the Witch Lord to establish a nation and expand its territory]," the teacher said, "The Witch Lord was sent by Heaven to save us. Our Xia people will surely sweep across the wilderness and establish the Xia dynasty!"
The child's eyes shone as he spoke, and his silly grin clearly showed he was imagining what that day would be like.
The woman ruffled the child's hair, then took out the identification tag that the Ministry of Agriculture provided for cattle and handed it to the child.
"Hurry up and go herd the cattle. When you're done herding, Mom will cook you something delicious!"
"Okay!" The child took the wooden sign and ran off in a flash.
After the child left, the woman's husband returned shortly afterward. He looked at the woman and said, "Luo, look what I brought back?"
The woman looked up.
The man shook the object in his hand before saying, "This is a bamboo flute I made; it can be used to play music."
I saw a nice piece called "Guanju" in the Book of Music; I'll play it for you!
As he spoke, the man put the bamboo flute to his lips, and a melodious tune followed.
After the piece was finished, the man asked, "Was it good?"
The woman nodded: "Mm."
The man smiled and said, "This piece was composed by Mr. Yanzhai, the Vice Minister of Rites. I heard that the inspiration came from a line of a song spoken by the shaman."
The man looked mysterious.
The woman couldn't help but chuckle and asked, "Which sentence?"
The man looked at the woman and said, "The ospreys cry 'guan guan' on the river's islet; a fair maiden, a gentleman's ideal!"
The woman was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then quickly realized what he meant. She felt a mix of shame, anger, gratitude, and helplessness, and finally glared at the man fiercely.
A month later, Wu Xian, who had once again been sent on a mission, returned to Chaoge City from the land of the Baima clan.
Inside the Great Shaman's Temple.
Wu Xian, his head wrapped in a veil and his face slightly pale, pushed away the attendant who was helping him, slowly bowed down, and said, "Wu Xian is incompetent and has failed in his mission."
The great shaman of the White Horse Clan, Wu Song, was already old and senile.
When the clan chief Guigu heard that the Zhuxia clans, including the Long Snake Clan, the Deer Horn Clan, the Jishui Clan, and the Wild Ox Clan, wished to create a Zhuxia civilization, he not only showed disrespect but also uttered foul language!
They said that the Xia people harbored wolfish ambitions and wanted to seize the wealth of the Bai Ma clan.
It is said that the people of the Bai Ma clan are all brave and skilled in battle.
It is said that the Bai Ma clan has eight hundred soldiers! All of them are agile and nimble, moving like the wind.
Although his bow and arrows were sharp, his stone axe was no less effective!
He also said that he and Chi Lie, the leader of the Quanrong clan, were close friends.
Soon, he will persuade Chi Lie to join forces with him to attack our Xia.
He said that the Quanrong people were good at herding dogs, and that a pack of dogs alone could defeat the various Xia states.
The Bai Ma clan members are natural hunters, capable of hunting deer and subduing tigers.
He concluded by saying that when he had utterly defeated the various states of China, he would slaughter the old and weak, and enslave all the able-bodied men!
After listening to Wu Xian's words, Hou Wenjie stepped forward to help him up and said:
"Wu Xian's mission here was fraught with hardship and danger. He was able to understand the Bai Ma clan's attitude towards our Xia people. He has already done a good job and made no mistakes."
Those are vicious and reckless bastards! Such people fear power but not virtue!
Where is the order from the Ministry of War?
"Your subject, the Minister of War, is here." The newly appointed Minister of War, Ku Sang, stepped forward to receive orders.
Hou Wenjie said, "Immediately coordinate the deployment of troops, weapons, and all supplies, and work with the Military Intelligence Department to prepare for war!"
Ku Sang loudly responded, "As the Witch Lord commands!"
Hou Wenjie then asked, "Where is the military order?"
"Your Majesty the Military Commander is here!" Drummer stepped forward to receive the order.
Hou Wenjie looked at Gu Chui and said, "I order you to reorganize the entire army and launch an attack on the Bai Ma clan within three days!"
If the Baima clan and the Quanrong clan are indeed in cahoots, then we should also attack them!
This battle demands the capture of Gui Gu alive! This man injured our ministers without cause; his crime is unforgivable!
Once captured alive, he shall be executed by dismemberment in front of the people of the East Market!
The head hangs atop the city wall of Chaoge! Its hide is used to make war drums!
"As the shaman commands!" Drumsticks responded loudly.
Soon, news of the army's impending conquest of the Baima clan spread throughout Chaoge.
News of the unfair treatment suffered by the envoy from the Ministry of Rites to the Bai Ma clan has spread to every corner of the world!
Every soldier of the Xia Dynasty was furious!
Because every soldier remembered that the first sentence of the "Laws and Records of the Chinese Civilization" was: "The ruler shall not be insulted, the people shall not be deceived; those who offend the people of the Chinese Civilization, though far away, shall be punished."
Now, a mere member of the Bai Ma clan dares to injure a minister of the Zhuxia tribe without cause!
How arrogant!
All the soldiers began to sing military songs.
How can we say we have no clothes? We share the same robes. The king is raising an army; let us prepare our spears and shields. We will fight alongside you against this common enemy!
How can you say we have no clothes? We'll share our garments with you. The king is raising an army; let us prepare our spears and halberds. We'll fight together!
How can you say we have no clothes? We will share our garments with you. The king is raising an army; let us prepare our armor and weapons. We will march together!
Meanwhile, all the other tribesmen sang another song, "Zhu Xia".
Everyone sang towards the Great Shaman Temple:
The vast wilderness, the homeland of the Chinese people!
The mighty Yellow River, the cradle of all Chinese civilization!
A magnificent vessel, a treasure for all Chinese people!
[The Mandate of Heaven bestows upon the Witch Lord to establish a new kingdom and expand its territory!]
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