“Rites and Power: The Legacy of Lu Culture”
Rites, when established and not opposed, lead to no blame, as Peng Sheng said, “remove the ugliness among the princes.” The Qi people killed Peng Sheng, informing Lu. Crown Prince Tong was established, known as Duke Zhuang. Duke Zhuang’s mother stayed in Qi and dared not return to Lu.
In the fifth winter of Duke Zhuang’s reign, Wei was attacked and the internal Wei Hui was restrained.
In the eighth year, Prince Jiu of Qi came to seek asylum. In the ninth year, Lu wanted to settle Prince Jiu in Qi. After Duke Huan, Duke Huan mobilized troops to attack Lu. Lu was in urgent need and killed Prince Jiu. Yueh Huo died. Qi informed Lu to send Guan Zhong. Lu’s Shi Bo said: “[Justice]: The world says: ‘Shi Bo, the grandson of Lu Hui.’ Qi wants to get Guan Zhong, not to kill him, but to use him. If used, it will be a problem for Lu. It is better to kill him and deal with his corpse.”
Duke Zhuang did not listen and imprisoned Guan Zhong in Qi. Qi treated Guan Zhong well.
In the thirteenth year, Duke Zhuang and Cao Mei of Lu met with Duke Huan of Qi at Ke. Cao Mei forced Duke Huan of Qi to invade Lu’s territory, already sworn, and released Duke Huan. Duke Huan wanted to break the agreement, but Guan Zhong dissuaded him and Lu finally invaded the territory.
In the fifteenth year, Duke Huan of Qi began to dominate. In the twenty-third year, Duke Zhuang observed the society in Qi. [Jiexie]: Wei Zhao said: “Qi gathers social sacrifices, collects military equipment to show military appearance, the public goes to watch.”
In the thirty-second year, Duke Zhuang built a platform overlooking Dangshi, saw Mengnu, and loved her, agreed to make her a lady, and cut off her arm to form an alliance. [Jiexie]: Jia Kui said: “Dangshi, Lu Dafu, Ren’s surname.” Mengnu gave birth to a child. Ban was older and liked Liangshi’s daughter. [Jiexie]: Du Yu said: “Liangshi, Lu Dafu as well.” Go to see. The groom played with Liang’s daughter outside the wall. [Jiexie]: Fu Qian said: “The groom, the one who raises horses, is also named Lu.” [Zhengyi]: Lu, Lijiao.
Ban was angry and beat Liang. Duke Zhuang heard about it and said: “Liang has strength, so it is not yet a beating place.” Ban did not get killed. He had a disease. Duke Zhuang had three brothers, the eldest called Qingfu, the second called Shuyu, and the third called Jiyu. Duke Zhuang married Qi’s daughter and called Ai Jiang. Ai Jiang had no children. Ai Jiang’s sister Tianli said: “The field is inverted.” Du Yu said: “Cut the arm to form an alliance with the public.” Tianli gave birth to a child. The duke was not suitable, and he loved Mengnu, and wanted to establish her son Ban. Duke is sick, and asked Jiu to return to the military. Qingfu was in favor of his son. Duke is worried about Shuyu. Shuyu said: “It is normal for a father to have a son, and a brother to have a brother.” Qingfu is here, there is no need to worry about it. “Duke Zhuang was worried that Shuyu would be king, and he asked Jiyu. Jiyu said: “Please die for the band.” Duke Zhuang said: “Shuyu wanted to make Qingfu king, so he asked Jiyu.” Jiyu used Duke Zhuang’s life to wait for the needle witch family. [Jiexie]: Du Yu said: “The needle witch, Lu Dafu.” To make the needle season drink Shuyu with poison. [Jiexie]: Fu Qian said: “The wine bird, also known as running day.” “Drink this and there will be later offerings; otherwise, there will be no future.” Tooth drink. So drink and die, no future. Eight months, died, and the band. Jiyu is a descendant of Lu. [Jiexie]: Du Yu said: “Not punished for guilt, so it is possible to establish a long-term position.” The public mourns, staying at the party. [Zhengyi]: Not to the public, stop at the uncle. Previous Qingfu and Ai Jiang’s private pass, want to establish Ai Jiang’s sister Kai’s son. At the end of the Zhuang dynasty and the band, Qingfu’s elder brother could be a legacy, what to worry about? Zhuang loved Mengnu, and wanted to establish Ban’s son. When Zhuang was sick, he asked Shuyu to succeed.