History of the Great Zhou Dynasty

Chapter 185 Bear’s Paw·Decentralization of Power

Zhaoyang snorted coldly, took a long stride, and sat down at the top of the Viscount Kingdom.

The others were furious, but faced with Zhaoyang's real innate strength - the second level of innateness - Yang!

Everyone at the table was shocked.

Deng Hou lowered his head and looked at Feng Yun.

As a king, he was blessed by the destiny of the country. Even if he left the country, he could summon the destiny of Deng from far away. With the influence of Deng's destiny, Zhaoyang did not dare to do anything at will, so he was able to resist Zhaoyang's oppression.

He felt that the power of Zhaoyang was heading towards Feng Yun.

"Sima Zhaoyang has experienced the battle of Yangyue and Guangdong, and it seems that he has new insights into martial arts." Feng Yun naturally understood.

Zhaoyang was in this state because he learned from Xiang Yan that his seal had been broken.

The king of Chu was also worried about his leaving. Zhaoyang happened to be in Chu, so he sent him overnight.

After all, Zhaoyang didn't prepare any congratulatory gifts when he came here.

Zhaoyang heard the sound and bowed to Feng Yun.

Then he took off a string of jade pendants hanging from silk threads from his waist.

There are twelve jade pendants, all of which are like images, but each has its own shape, with a gentle and gentle light.

"This is the Kingdom of Chu. I wish Fengzi will inaugurate the gift of peace to the land - Twelve Elephant Jade."

Twelve elephant jade?

Feng Yun was on it, faintly aware of the flow of luck.

The art of gazing!

curse?

Twelve curses?

Zhaoyang stood up, held up the elephant jade, and handed it to Feng Yun.

Feng Yun took it.

Only then did he see clearly that on the soles of the twelve elephant jade feet were flat seals with twelve mantras engraved on them.

"Wang Fengzi, if you can consider this land as your home, even if you travel far away, you will always think of this place as your hometown."

Feng Yun lowered his head.

"The great state of Chu has given me this ancient jade."

Above, there are bronze inscriptions from the Shang Dynasty. There are many differences from the seal inscriptions at that time, and we can see the clues.

"As long as Fengzi likes it."

Zhaoyang breathed a sigh of relief.

And Feng Yun said again: "I have no intention of leaving Chu State for the time being, so don't worry, Sima Zhaoyang."

"That's good." Zhaoyang stepped back and returned to the table.

Feng Yun looked at Baili Xi and indicated how the banquet was being prepared.

Baili nodded mockingly.

"Come on, the envoy from the state of Zeng is here."

Zeng Guo?

In the palace, everyone was surprised.

The Zeng State was the largest vassal state south of the Huai River and north of the Han River. It had a position that could not be ignored in terms of rituals, music, and national power. It was an important country for one place and commanded all other countries on behalf of the emperor.

Many countries look up to him.

Previously, Deng Guo's great courtesy and the monarch came in person, but everyone at the banquet didn't think it was anything. They all thought that Deng Hou had something to ask for.

But why did Zeng Guo come to envoy?

Everyone couldn't help but panic, and secretly lamented that there were not enough congratulatory gifts. If this gift list were introduced to the Zeng State, they would probably be looked down upon by the people of the Zeng State, and even the other countries would secretly despise them, countries in the Han River Basin.

"The wind is safe." The envoy from Zeng Guo turned out to be Zeng Guo's son Bing.

Young Master B is now in his thirties, and his face is peaceful. Although he seems to be respectful and polite, he is arrogant in his eyes.

"Young Master Bing'an." Before Feng Yun could say anything, envoys from other countries stood up to greet him.

Young Master B glanced at it, but only said politely to Feng Yun: "This time my father heard that Fengzi was reclaiming Andi, and he was very happy. After all, Suiguo is on Fengzi's side."

"But I am worried about the honor of Fengzi. How can I tolerate fifty miles of wilderness and Chu land?"

"Ha ha…"

As he spoke, he took out a deed.

"Fengzi, my country Zeng would like to donate thirty miles of fertile land to the northwest of Zeng to make Fengzi a safe place and respect Fengzi's virtues."

"Hundreds of strong people from its fertile land were also donated to Fengzi for farming."

Thirty miles of fertile soil!

"hiss……"

"Fertile soil?"

"Marquis Zeng is so generous. You must know that Zeng State is not a barbaric land."

"Northwest, could it be..." The envoy from the State of Lu seemed to have thought of something and frowned.

You must know that that place is separated from the state of Lu by a mountain. It used to be across the Han River, but now it is a neighbor across the mountain.

After he returns, he has to discuss with Jun Jun how to deal with this new land.

Bailixi stepped forward and took the land-title deed donated by Zeng Guo.

Leave it to Feng Yun.

I have read the title deed and it is true that there is no fraud.

Although it is an off-angle depression far away from the capital of the Zeng Kingdom, it is on the edge of the Han River. As long as droughts and floods are controlled, such a depression is not fertile.

When it comes to water control, Feng Yun is mostly the method.

"Marquis Zeng was so surprised that Yun was so surprised. At the next year's Liyue Reunion, I will prepare a gift and thank you personally."

Feng Yun may have thought about the amount of land in future generations, and he was happy to get it at this time.

But looking at the world, in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this place was an important road that must pass through. The wars were burdensome, and this land was of little use to him.

"Please take a seat."

Feng Yun spoke up. He was going to arrange for the upper left position, but Deng Hou was about to stand up.

When Prince B saw this, he hurriedly said: "I am just a prince, and Mr. Deng is a marquis, how dare you seize the seat? This is etiquette and cannot be violated."

Hearing the sound, it seemed like a subconscious reply.

Marquis Deng cupped his hands and said, "Young Master Bing's etiquette is not inferior to that of the Zeng State. It is the great fortune of the Zeng State. It can be seen that the etiquette of the Marquis Zeng and the etiquette of the Zeng State are great."

Envoys from other countries also praised Master Bing for his courtesy.

Even Zhaoyang bowed to Young Master Bing from afar.

Young Master B was very pleased with this and sat in the chief position on the left.

Not long after, at the banquet, chickens, ducks, fish, wild boars and bears were grilled or cooked. Although there was no bronze cauldron, the food was not bad at all.

"Who is this bear?" Feng Yun asked Baili Xi.

Baili ridiculed: "It was the barbarian who beat him. He beat three heads, which is enough for these envoys to eat."

Feng Yun nodded.

"I can only eat three of the bear paws. Share them with them so I don't have to."

Baili Xi was slightly shocked when he heard this.

But then he thought of something and ordered three bear paws to be given to Marquis Deng, Prince Bing and Zhaoyang.

Seeing this, Deng Hou was shocked.

Seeing that there were no bear paws on the table, Feng Yun hurriedly picked it up, but put it down again.

Young Master B was overjoyed.

I just felt a little dissatisfied when I passed Zhaoyang, but the land in An was mostly Chu, so I had nothing to say.

But Zhaoyang took off the tiger talisman of Chu from his waist and put it on the table. Only then did he dare to eat the bear's paw.

The envoys from other countries bowed their heads, wondering what Feng Yun meant.

The bear's paw is also its front foot.

But when the bear is hibernating, he puts one hand on the back valley and licks it with the other to survive the winter.

So when cooking bear paws, both paws need to be cooked together. If there is a faint smell, discard it and do not serve it on the table of the powerful.

As for the rest of the bear body, it can be eaten separately and is also delicious.

But because of the preciousness of bear paws, they are often a symbol of power.

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By the time we finish eating, noon has passed.

Except for Deng Hou and Zhao Yang, no one wanted to stay.

Farewell one by one.

Zhaoyang's guard was by Feng Yun's side.

Next to him, Xiang Yan was worried.

Zhaoyang ordered: "Xiang Yan, I order you to return to the capital of Ying with the tiger talisman and return to the king, and then you can set off."

"No." Xiang Yan took the tiger talisman, stood up and bowed to Feng Yun before leaving.

Zhaoyang took over Xiang Yan's guard duty.

"Fengzi, how long do you plan to stay in Andi?"

At this time, the state of Chu was gaining momentum in Guangdong. Although its military was stable, its political leaders were unstable. Also, the new year was approaching, so Zhaoyang, the Sima, did not need to go to war and could stay in Chu.

But at this time, there was an extra piece of land in An, and it was still the land of Zeng Guo.

It was said to be a gift, but under the rule of Zeng Guo, how could Zhaoyang return to the capital of Ying with peace of mind.

"After some time, I want to teach Xuan Zhi farming and medicine in An Di to make this place self-sufficient. Otherwise, when I really leave Chu Di, the people here will not be able to live in peace. How can it be called An Di?"

Zhaoyang frowned when he heard this.

"Haha, Sima Zhaoyang, there is no need to rush into farming. I have some special skills in farming, but I can't leave until the lambs arrive next year at the latest."

"Qu Dazhai and I told him about Lamb, but we can't break his promise just because he went to Yangyue."

Zhaoyang stretched his brows.

In early spring, it's okay.

"Zhaoyang will notify Mr. Qu in time and deliver the lamb. Don't worry, Mr. Feng."

"Sima Zhaoyang has something to say, Yun can rest assured."

Feng Yun looked into the distance. On the land near the Han River, only the lingering smoke was still there. When the temperature dropped, it would be possible to farm.

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