Wu Jizi

Jizha

Jizha (576-484 BC), surnamed Ji, surnamed Wu, was named Zha. During the spring and Autumn period, he was a statesman, diplomat, literary critic, the 19th grandson of Wu Taibo, the fourth son of Shoumeng, the king of Wu. He was known as Yanling Jizi and zhoulai Jizi in history.

Jizha is a man of noble character and foresight. Let the country three times, make friends with the wise. He traveled all over the world, advocated rites and music, propagated Confucianism, and contributed to the development of Chinese culture.

In the 36th year of King Jing of Zhou Dynasty, Jizha died at the age of 93. He was buried in Shanghu (now Shengang, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province). Confucius wrote an inscription for him.

Life of the characters

Give way to the country three times

Jizha was born in the state of Wu in the Zhou Dynasty. Because he was granted the title of "Yanling Jizi", he was also called "Yanling Jizi". His ancestor was Taibo of the Zhou Dynasty, who was once praised by Confucius as "the most virtuous". Taibo was originally the heir to the throne of the Zhou Dynasty, but his father, Taiwang, intended to pass the throne to his youngest son, Ji Li, and sun Zichang. So Taibo took the initiative to give up the throne, and he fled to the barren land of jingman in the name of collecting herbs and established the state of Wu. Shoumeng Shaozi, king of Wu, is Confucius' teacher. He is as famous as Confucius as a sage. He is also Confucius' most admired sage. Known as "Nanji Beikong", the first Confucian master in the south in history, also known as "the first sage in the South". He was a great prophet, aesthetician, art critic in the pre Qin period and a representative of etiquette and honesty in the history of Chinese civilization.

Father's dream of longevity is to be established. Brother Zhufan wanted to let it go, but he said goodbye. When Zhufan died, his elder brother Yu offered sacrifices. More than sacrifice to death, Yi Mei Li. If the barbarians die, they will be given to the country and will not be accepted. Liao Li, the son of barbarians. The young master is dedicated to assassinating and supporting himself, that is, he Lu. Although Zha was convinced, he was the tomb of the weeping minister. He was wise and learned. He repeatedly employed the Central Plains princes and met with Yan Ying, Zichan, Shuxiang, etc. Hire Lu, watch Zhou music. After Xu, Xu Jun carried his sword well and sent it to other countries. And also, Xu Jun is dead, but hanging a sword in the tree of Xu Jun's tomb. Granted in Yanling, called Yanling Jizi. After that, he was granted the title of state, which was called "state to Ji Zi". Several generations later, Shoumeng inherited the throne of Wu. Among his four sons, Jizha, the fourth, is the most virtuous

Shoumeng always intended to pass the throne to him. Jizha's elder brothers also loved him very much. They thought that Jizha's virtue and ability were enough to inherit the throne, so they all rushed to support him. But Jizha refused to accept the throne and insisted on giving up the throne to his brother.

His elder brother Zhufan felt that his virtue and ability were far below Jizha, and he wanted to entrust him with the task of holding the country, but Jizha politely declined. He said: the people of the state of Cao wanted to support Zi Zang as the king to replace Cao Jun, but Zi Zang refused. In order to uphold the loyalty of his subjects and dispel the idea of supporting the people, Zi Zang left the state of Cao and went to the Song Dynasty, so that the monarch of the state of Cao was still in power. Zi Zang's virtue of being modest and undisputed is praised by people as a man of great virtue who can "observe integrity". Where is the honor of the monarch that Ji Zha wanted? Although I have no virtue, I pray to pursue sages and sages in my heart.

Jizha's virtue moved the people of Wu. They wanted to support Jizha as the monarch. As a last resort, Ji Zha retired from the mountains and rivers and worked hard all day to show his firm ambition, which completely dispelled the idea of Wu people.

Missions to various countries

Once, the state of Wu sent Jizha to the state of Lu. When he arrived in the state of Lu, Jizha heard the Grand View of Zhou Yue. Ji Zha, with deep feeling and brilliant insight, analyzed the profound implication of the ritual and music education, as well as the rise and fall of the Zhou Dynasty. When he heard Tang, he heard Tao Tang's legacy and Da Ya, and he heard the virtue of King Wen in the breadth and depth of the music. When the song of Wei appeared everywhere, the leader's ambition of "big and broad, thrifty and easy" reflected the education of culture and virtue supplemented by virtue. All the way up to the beginning of the dance, Jizha exclaimed: This is the most amazing movement of Zhide, just like the sky is covered and the earth is loaded. Even if it is the best, it can't be further improved.

When Jizha was sent to Zheng, he met Zichan. They are friends at first sight, as if they had known each other for many years. Jizha had a very clear insight into the current situation. Before leaving, he said to Zichan earnestly: "the monarch of Zheng State has no virtue. He won't be in power for a long time. In the future, the throne of the monarch will surely pass to you. When you are in charge of the state of Zheng, you must be careful and maintain the state with courtesy. Otherwise, it would be very difficult for the state of Zheng to avoid defeat. " The words are earnest. When Zichan saw Ji zayuan off, he still felt that the sound was still in his ears, and he couldn't help feeling very disappointed.

The king of Wu, Zhufan, was still thinking of his younger brother Jizha until his death. He left his last instructions for later generations to pass on the throne to his younger brothers in turn, so that they could finally pass on to his younger brother Jizha to fulfill Wang Shoumeng's last wishes. On his deathbed, Yimei, the successor of Wu, wanted to pass the throne to Jizha, but Jizha refused again. In order to show his firm determination, he retired again.

Jizha came to Wei again. Through contacts with old and new friends, Jizha found that there were many wise people in Wei state, and Wei Jun was also very open-minded. So he said to people, "Wei state has many wise men and good ministers to assist Wei Jun. Wei state is a country with very stable politics and people living and working in peace and contentment." "If there are many gentlemen in Wei, there will be no danger in his country." Sure enough, the state of Wei was safe and sound for a long time. Confucius once said: "Taibo (the ancestor of Jizha, Wu Taibo) is extremely virtuous. It is called Yan because the world gives way and the people have nothing to gain." Sima Qian praised Jizha as a man of benevolence and virtue. The modesty, courtesy, extraordinary bearing and foresight of the sages have been shining in the long sky of Chinese history. Behind the historical story of "jizarangguo", there is a theme of tracing back to the source, with endless lingering charm. People in the Central Plains and in the area of Gouwu are brothers of the same ancestry. In ancient China, for thousands of years, people have the same root, the same origin and the same body!

Main impact

Jizarangguo

Ji Zhaxian, who wanted to establish a dream of longevity, could not give way to Ji Zhaxian. He was the Regent of Zhufan, his eldest son. Shoumenghong and zhufanrang were located in Jizha. Jizha Xie said: "in the past, Cao Jun was unjust. The princes and Cao people wanted to establish Zi Zang. Zi Zang went to become Cao Jun, and the gentleman called him" able to keep righteousness. ". Who dares to be a king! A country is not my festival. Although the letter is not material, I would like to attach it to the meaning of Zi Zang. " Wu people set up Jizha, Jizha

Abandon

The people of Wu made all the fans king. And Hong, there is a will to grant the country to Yu Ji, in order to pass it on, will send the country in Jizha and stop, in order to jiajizha righteousness. In the fourth year of the Yuji reign of the king of Wu (the 54th year before the reign of Emperor Wu), the envoys sent Jizha

If you are employed in Lu, please watch the music of Zhou Dynasty and comment on it one by one. When he saw the dance "Zhaojian", he said: "virtue is extremely great. It's as great as Tao in heaven, and it's as great as the earth. Although it's very virtuous, it can't be added. If there is any other pleasure, I dare not watch it. " When he went to Lu and sent to Qi to talk about Yan Ying, Yan Zi listened to him so as to avoid the difficulties of Luan and Gao; when he saw Zichan in Zheng, he was like an old friend; when he saw many gentlemen in Wei, he thought that there was no danger; when he came to Jin, he would stay in his house and hear the bell

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Ah! To argue without virtue is to kill. The master here is like the nest of the swallow in the tent. " So he went, Ji Wenzi heard about it, and never listened to the piano. Seeing that Zhao, Han and Wei were strong, he said to Shu Xiang, "my son is encouraging him. You are extravagant and good. All the doctors are rich. The government is in the three families. If my son is upright, he will think and avoid difficulties. " And I sacrifice Hong, pass on my ignorance. In the fourth year, Yu Meihong wanted to pass on his younger brother Ji Zha. Ji Zha let him escape, but he made Liao king. As for the young master, Ji Zizhi said: "the king of Gou Xianjun has no sacrifice, and the people have no king. Fortunately, the country is my king. Who can I blame? Mourn for death and for life, so as to wait for the fate of heaven. If it is not for me to cause chaos, it is the way of our ancestors to follow. " It's the tomb of wailiao. Reset.

In the early days of xijizha, the envoys passed Xu in the north. Xu Jun is good at Jizha sword, but he is brave in speaking. Ji Zha knew that he didn't offer it for the sake of the kingdom. When he returned to Xu, he was dead, so he solved his sword,

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Xu Junzhong went up the tree. The follower said, "Mr. Xu is dead. Why give him more?" Ji Zi said, "No. My heart has promised it at the beginning. How can I betray my heart by death Jizha temple is located in the East Dongting of Mt. takeyama. Five hundred statues of the temple of sages in Canglang Pavilion praise: "there is a gentleman Wu, who will let the country return to farming; he will take off his shoes and ride on them forever."

Missions to various countries

Jizha was an outstanding diplomat. In the winter of 485 BC, Ziqi, a famous general of the state of Chu, attacked the state of Chen, and the king of Wu sent Jizha to rescue the state of Chen. Jizha was rumored to Ziqi to express his anti war attitude. After mediation by Jizha, a war was calmed down. In 544 B.C., Jizha was ordered to send envoys to Lu, Qi, Zheng, Wei and Jin. During this diplomatic activity, he met Yan Ying of Qi, Zi Chan of Zheng and important politicians of Lu, Wei and Jin, talked about political affairs, commented on the current situation, and made the Central Plains understand and understand Wu.

Jizha is also a talented literary critic. In 544 BC, he was ordered to communicate with the northern princes and enjoyed the classical music, poetry and dance of the Zhou Dynasty in the state of Lu. For example, after appreciating Qinfeng, he said, "this is the voice of Huaxia. If it can be huaxiahua, it will be powerful. If it can be powerful to a certain extent, it will be as powerful as the heyday of the Zhou Dynasty." It is true that he can predict the future of Qin from the music.

Jizha is faithful. When passing by the state of Xu once, the king of Xu was very envious of the sword he was wearing. It was difficult for him to ask for it. Because he had to visit other countries, Ji Zha didn't give it to him at that time. When he returned from his mission and passed the state of Xu, Xu Jun was dead. Ji Zha took off his sword and hung it on the pine tree beside Xu Jun's tomb

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