Seasonal Changes in Ancient Chinese Culture

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In August, the hexagram “Returning Maiden” represents thunder returning. By entering the earth, it nurtures seeds, protects hibernating creatures, and avoids the harm of excessive yin. When it emerges, it promotes growth, reveals hidden potentials, and manifests the virtues of flourishing yang. Entering removes harm, and emerging brings prosperity, symbolizing the ruler’s role. At this time, the younger brother Hui stood in for the recluse Huan for a long time and was advised by Prince Hui to take the throne. As the recluse refused, Hui feared and changed his words, conspiring with Huan to kill the recluse. Heaven saw it was about to happen, so in the first month, there was heavy rain and thunder. When yang does not restrain yin, emerging into peril threatens all beings. Heaven warned, saying, “If the ruler misses the time, treacherous brothers and deceitful courtiers will rebel.” Eight days later, there was heavy rain and snow, yin took advantage over yang, and the disaster of usurpation and murder was about to unfold. The duke did not awaken, and after two years, he was killed. In the first year of Emperor Zhao’s reign, from July to October, there was heavy rain. In the third autumn of Emperor Cheng’s reign, it rained for over thirty days; in the fourth year, September had over ten days of rain. In the “Zuo Commentary,” in the second year of Duke Min, Jin Xian Gong ordered Crown Prince Shen Sheng to lead the army. The duke gave him a garment with a lappet and a gold ornament. Hu Tu sighed, saying, “Time is the indicator of events; garments are the signs of the body; ornaments are the standards of the heart. Therefore, if you respect your duties, your reign will begin; if you honor your body, your garments will be pure; if you use your heart, your ornaments will be suitable. Now, if your duties are completed on time, you close the gate to confusion; if your garments are soiled, you alienate your body; if your ornaments are gold, you abandon your heart. To abandon what you have to respect, to close what you have to open, is to kill in the cold of winter, to part from the cold of gold and jade, how can you rely on it!” Liang Yu Zi Yang said, “Leading an army is a divine appointment from the temple and the altar, and there is a standard attire. If you do not understand it, you will know the consequences. Death without filial piety is not as good as avoiding it.” Han Yi said, “The extraordinary are unpredictable, and the gold ornaments will not return. The lord has a heart.” Four years later, Shen Sheng killed himself with slander. He was enchanted by his clothes. “Zuo’s Commentary” says that Zheng Zi Zang liked to gather yu crowns, but Duke Wen of Zheng disliked it and ordered him to be killed. Liu Xiang believed it was similar to enchantment. Another said that it was not only for Zi Zang’s body, but also a warning for Duke Wen. Initially, Duke Wen did not respect Jin Wen, and he violated the Emperor’s order to attack Hua, not respecting and honoring him. After that, Jin Wen attacked Zheng and almost lost the country. During Emperor Zhao’s reign, Changyi Wang He sent the chief to Chang’an and created oblique crown notes, which were given to the ministers, and then slaves. Liu Xiang thought it was close to enchantment. At that time, Wang He was crazy and heard that the emperor was not worried. He hunted and played as usual, with slave men and chefs, indulging in disrespect. Crownwearer, the least dress, slave people, Crownwearer, the supreme privilege, Crownwearer, the lowest servant. In addition to the slaves, Wang He liked to make extraordinary crowns, and the arrogance of the emperor’s respect was also a Crownwearer. Crownwearers, you should fall to the lowest level. After the death of the emperor, the minister, Zhao He, was appointed as the successor. After taking office, the madness and disorder did not end, and the counsels were not exhausted. So, the Queen Mother Bai Mobe, deposed He as a common man. When Wang He became king, he also saw a big white dog crown and a square mountain crown without a tail. This is a charm, but also a dog disaster. Wang He asked Lang to help, Lang said: “This is a warning from God, saying that all the dogs will crown the dog.” If you go, you will live, if you don’t, you will die. In the end, Wang He was rejected for several years and then appointed as a marquis again. He was also guilty and could not be re-appointed. The dog also has no tail. The golden cold winter kills, the golden cold winter kills, how can you trust it? Jīng Fáng’s “Yì Zhuàn” said: “If you don’t follow the rules, you will be punished. The world is chaotic, and there is no suitable chén, Jiǎn zǐ bài.” Moreover, “The gentleman does not correct himself, the old slave will go to the gate.” The Qing Gong later said: “The gentleman does not follow the law, and the slaves will take the crown.” Wén Gōng twelve years old, “The mansion is ruined.” Close to the Golden Liao, Wooden movement. Previously, the winter, the public and the month. Later, it was just a matter of time before