Politics and Intrigue in Ancient China

In the fourteenth year of spring, during the first month of King Wang’s reign, the duke returned from Jin. The people of Zhu attacked our southern borders, and Shu Pengsheng led an army to retaliate against Zhu. In the summer, in the fifth month of Yihai, Duke Pan of Qi passed away. In the sixth month, the duke convened with the lords of Song, Chen, Wei, Zheng, Xu, Cao, and Jin. On Gengyou day, they formed an alliance at Xincheng. In autumn, during the seventh month, a comet entered the Big Dipper. The duke returned from the meeting. The people of Jin accepted Jiechi from Zhu, but did not incorporate him. In the ninth month of Jiashen, Gong Sunao passed away in Qi. The prince of Qi, Shangren, assassinated his lord She. Song Zi’ai came to seek asylum. In winter, Duke Shan went to Qi. The people of Qi captured Duke Shan and also captured Zishu Ji.

In the fourteenth year of spring, King Qiang passed away. Zhou Gong Yue contended with Wang Sunsu for power, hence did not attend the funeral. Not attending a funeral or death and not recording it is a punishment for disrespect. When Wen’s duke died, the duke sent condolences without respect. The people of Zhu came to seek revenge and attacked our southern borders, hence Hui Bo attacked Zhu. Zishu Ji, the son of Shushu Ji, succeeded as the Duke of Qi. Shushu Ji had no favor, and Zishu Ji had no authority. The prince of Qi, Shangren, expanded rapidly in the country, gathered many scholars, exhausted his family, and borrowed from the duke. The officials took turns to maintain the stability. On the fifth day of summer, Duke Shao of Qi died, and Zishi became the emperor. Wen Gong’s wife, Yuan Qi Jiang, gave birth to Ding Gong. The second concubine, Jin Ji, gave birth to Jiechi. After the death of the public, the people of Zhu chose Ding Gong, and Jiechi fled to Jin. In June, the alliance was formed in Xincheng. Those who followed Chu were obedient and plotted against Zhu. In the autumn, on the night of the seventh day of the month, the merchant of Qi assassinated the house and gave way. Yuan said: “You have been seeking it for a long time. I can serve you. You cannot accumulate hatred. Will you let me go? Will you do it?” There are stars. The book entered the Northern Dipper, and Shushi Shushi said: “The sovereign will die within seven years, and the lords of Song, Qi, and Jin will die in a revolution.” Jin Zhaodun, with the help of eight hundred chariots from the vassals, accepted Jiechi from Zhu. The people of Zhu said, “Qi’s soldiers are trained and long.” Xuanzi said: “I obey but do not follow, and I am unlucky.” Back to the public. Zhou Gong was ready to argue with Wang Sun Su in Jin. The king opposed Wang Sun Su and asked the Yin clan to attack Zhou Gong in Jin. Zhao Xuanzi returned to the king’s room. King Chu was appointed. Kong Chong and Pan Chong will be attacked by Qunshu. The two children caused chaos and were sacked by the public and sent to fight the West. In August, the two children arrived in Chu and went to Shangmi. Lu Ji and Shu Mi led the troops to kill Duoke and Gong Xie. In the past, Duoke was imprisoned in Qin and defeated. Publicly tried to finish. The two children went to war. Mu Bo was to pass through Ji Shi and Lu Ren. Mu Bo had two children in Ju and asked for revenge. The text said: “Song Zi has returned to the prestigious world.” The two men, Xiang and Xun, came to Song. The text said: “Song, but also nine months old, does not stop. Qi Shu is the king.”