See monarch, yue Jue Zhang. Yang Yang, the dragon flag and the bell are in the epicenter, and the cymbals are bright. See Zhao Kao rate, reward it with filial piety. Live by eyebrows, always keep and think of the emperor. Fierce words make the people prosperous, bless them more, and capture the city with pure land.
Those who have really been to Anyang and walked on the land where Yin Ruins are located will truly appreciate the magic of this land. Two or three thousand years ago, the Shang Dynasty ruled the world on this land with ox carts. Even if the world at that time was only as big as Henan Province now, it is difficult for us to understand how this "rule" was realized. More importantly, the prosperity of Zhou people should be pushed to the areas of abundance and height, and even to the foot of Qishan chosen by King Tai.
Assuming that Shang Zhouwang has changed, how long will it take for the news to reach the tribes in the ruling area by ox cart? It is said that King Wu's attack seized the opportunity for the Shang army to fight on the Eastern Front. Zhou Wang had no time to organize troops to resist, so he had to put together a slave team and put it into battle. The battle of Makino was decided in one day.
What is written in The Book of Songs, Zhou Song Zaijian, is a scene in which governors enter the DPRK to offer sacrifices. This poem, perhaps from another side, answered Zhou Wang's "control" problem at that time.
There are two very close words in The Book of Songs: Rebuilding Zhou Song, namely "Jun" in "Jun" and "Guo Jun" in "Outstanding Talents". This "monarch" and "monarch" are difficult to distinguish if they are not carefully examined. In fact, there is a big difference. The "monarch" is mainly a sacrificial person, that is, Zhou. "Emperor Gong" is the helper of sacrifice, that is, the vassal. At this time, Zhou Tianzi was probably equivalent to the "Lord of the world" recognized and recommended by tribal leaders. This "master of the world" is responsible for exporting the concept of "ruling by virtue" to the rulers, and does not have an absolute advantage in force.
The so-called "seeing the gentleman and asking the chapter" is the truest portrayal. The reason why everyone came to participate in the sacrificial activities was not that they accepted the "king's orders" that had to be carried out, but that the King of Yue felt it necessary to take this opportunity to meet the Lord Zhou and learn and understand the laws and regulations under the emperor's rule in order to better govern the country.
"Yang Yang, the dragon flag, the clock in the middle, the cymbals are fierce, but there is fierce light." It describes the procession that took part in the prince's sacrifice. At first glance, it is hard to say that this is not a reverse "threat of force." In this respect, I'm afraid Zhou doesn't have much absolute advantage. What are the advantages of Zhou? It is the identity of "the master of the world", and it is the * * * agreement between the princes of the world and the former Wang Zhide-everyone is willing to pay homage to the last son of heaven-"See Zhao Kao and enjoy filial piety." Even this knowledge is selfish. The reason why the governors attended the sacrificial ceremony was that they hoped to achieve the goal of "taking an eyebrow for a long life, keeping it forever and thinking more about the emperor" by paying homage to the virtuous Zhou Xianwang.
Since we can't export tough management to vassal States by force. Zhou can only rebuild another system to rule the world.
First, the thought of ruling by virtue
"Fierce writing" is a description of offering sacrifices to princes. The so-called "fierce writing" emphasizes brilliant literary morality.
Going back to the previous description of the vassal motorcade-"Yang Yang, Longqi, Lingyang, cymbals and Gege all have lights" is a complete description of the military strength of this "fierce official business". The reason why the poet didn't emphasize this military power, but consciously emphasized "vigorously promoting the public" was actually highlighting Zhou's thought of "ruling the country by virtue".
On the one hand, this "rule by virtue" is out of necessity. At that time, no tribe could crush all tribes by force. On the other hand, it is also a great progress of the ruling idea. Advocating the rule of virtue is conducive to order and prosperity.
Second, the culture of rites and music.
On the surface, there is no ceremony or music in the poem. In fact, the existence of this poem itself is a ritual. "Seeing the monarch and seeking knighthood" and "seeing Zhao Kao and enjoying filial piety" are the symbols of the prevalence of ritual and music culture. Governors are willing to follow the Lord of the world, learn laws and regulations from him, and sacrifice to the former king of Zhou with him. These are all rites and music.
We can imagine whether these governors will also sacrifice their ancestors, honor their elders and sympathize with and help the lonely when they return to their own countries.
The thought of "ruling by virtue" and the culture of rites and music became the early prototype of "the unity of human destiny" On the surface, it looks loose, but the influence of this culture must be positive and far-reaching. As long as prosperity and order exist, the whole body will continue to develop together. This is probably the fundamental reason why Chinese civilization has stood for thousands of years.