Political Intrigues and Military Strategies in Ancient China

In the twenty-third year of King Xiang’s reign, in spring, on the second month, the solar eclipse occurred on the day of Gengyou. In the third month, Lord of Qi passed away. In summer, Zhu’s emissary sought asylum in our land. The funeral of Duke Xiaogong of Qi took place. Chen executed its ministers Qing Hu and Qing Yin. Chen Hou’s brother Huang returned from Chu to Chen. Luan Ying of Jin returned to Jin and entered Quwo.

During autumn, the Duke of Qi attacked Wei and subsequently attacked Jin. In the eighth month, Shusun Bao led troops to rescue Jin, camping at Yongyu. Zhongsun Su passed away on Ji Mao. In winter, Zang Sun He fled to Zhu. Jin killed Luan Ying. Qi Hou attacked Ju.

In the twenty-third year of spring, Duke Xiaogong of Qi passed away, and Jin’s Lady Dao observed mourning rites. King Ping did not complete the music, which was improper. According to the rites, there should be a shortfall in neighboring states. Chen Hou went to Chu. Gongzi Huang accused the two Qings to Chu, and the Chu people summoned them. Sending Qing Le, they killed him. The Qing clan rebelled against Chen. In summer, Qu Jian besieged Chen alongside Chen Hou. The Chen people fortified their city, forming ranks and killing people. Peasants mutually appointed their leaders, each killing their elders. They proceeded to kill Qing Hu and Qing Yin. The Chu people accepted Gongzi Huang. The gentleman said, “The Qing clan’s injustice cannot be tolerated. Therefore, the Book of History says, ‘To judge is not to do the ordinary.'” Jin sent a daughter to Wu. Qi Hou sent Xi Guifu to be married, to uphold Luan Ying and his men, accepted in Quwo. Luan Ying met Xu Wu at night and told him. He said, “It is difficult. The one who heaven rejects, who can revive? The child must not be exempted. I do not love death, but I know I cannot avoid it. Since it is for you to die, I have no regrets. I am not really heaven, and you are not guilty.” Promise. Follow him and offer wine to the people of Quwo. The music was composed. Wu said, “Now that I have Mr. Luans, how about?” He said, “If you get the master and die for him, it’s not death.” They all sighed, and some cried. The ruler walks and says. They all said, “What about the owner?” Ying came out and bowed to him. In April, Luan Ying led the troops of Quwo, and Wei Xianzi, with whom he had been with before. Zhao Xiu and Cui Zhu are said to have been difficult to accept. The Zhou Zheng entrusted his son to the public. Music is waiting for Fan Xuanzi. The man said, “The Luzi family is over.” Huan said, “It is not good.” Lu Zi is asking for the gods. Luan Yu sat in front of Fan Xuan. Some say, “Lord Luan is here!” Xuan is afraid. Huan said, “I am in the palace, I am afraid.” Huan and Zhao. The one who leaves the post, son, in the position of many, it is not to be feared. If Luan and father, take it and the children are in place, what is it? the fall of the fall of the can to horse, took a belt and ruled, the was there if “The When he said, “You to the afraid.” Is it to be the with the morning and and to and to it.