The first major event between the Yin Dynasty, the XiQi Kingdom, and the Han Kingdom was the departure of Wei Zi to Yin.
Who is Wei Zi? He is the eldest son of King Di Ying of the Yin Dynasty and the elder brother of King Zhou who was born from the same parents.
Wei Zi, of the Zi surname, named Qi, can be called Wei Zi Qi. Wei Zi was a son born out of wedlock, while King Zhou was born in lawful marriage, so King Zhou inherited the throne from Emperor Yi.
How can there be a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate offspring when they share the same father and mother? The key lies in the fact that Wei Zi's mother was still a concubine of Emperor Yi when she gave birth to him. However, when she gave birth to King Zhou, she became the primary consort and thus had a legitimate birth. This is what leads to the distinction between legitimacy and illegitimacy.
This brotherly relationship is different from that of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu.
King Zhou even killed his own sons, let alone a full brother. When Wen Zhong went to break the seven-insect formation, he feared that Wei Zi might threaten his throne, so he found a pretext and was about to have Wei Zi crucified by fire.
Wei Zi was once just one step away from the throne of the common ruler of the world. He had several loyal followers and subordinates. One of his trusted aides opened the city gate, after which this eldest son of Emperor Yi ran as fast as his legs could carry him!
He didn't have a good impression of Yin Jiao. It was an alien people, followed an alien religion, and the East Duke had joined in, making the relationship a mess.
He came to seek refuge in the State of XiQi.
Yin Hong is here. With the good relationship between Wei Zi and Ji Chang, Emperor Yi repeatedly caused trouble for Ji Chang. Many times, it was Wei Zi who helped resolve the situation.
The State of XiQi hadn't even sorted out Yin Hong's affairs when another "grandfather" arrived.
Ji Chang is at a loss. Now that he's here, do you refuse him entry into the city, or do you send him away?
Wei Zi's lifelong reputation as a virtuous person would be shattered.
Ji Chang, along with his sons and ministers of state, rode out of the city gates 30 li to welcome Wei Zi. He also made grand declarations. You see, the son of King Zhou is here with us. Now the eldest brother has also come over. What does this mean? It means that the legitimate successor to the Yin Dynasty is in XiQi!
Wei Zi was quite wise, refusing all official positions. It's impossible for him to farm, as a grand noble wouldn't do that. He only wanted a place in the storeroom to study calendars and ancient texts, to live like a cloud-dwelling immortal. As long as XiQi feeds me, don't let me starve to death.
During the grand banquet held by XiQi to welcome Wei Zi, the second important event occurred.
The nine-tailed fox demon, weeping and distressed, said that San Yisheng was preparing to force her. At the time, the scene was quite chaotic, with everyone watching. San Yisheng indeed appeared disheveled and tried to explain himself, but in a society where relationships between men and women are easily subject to imagination, his attempt to explain fell on deaf ears.
San Yisheng's elderly wife went to the official residence, and Ji Chang repeatedly vouched for his old friend. Nevertheless, San Yisheng's head was still broken by his wife, and the whole incident caused a stir throughout the city.
Facing the pointed fingers of the people, San Yisheng couldn't bear to stay in XiQi any longer and immediately resigned his position to Ji Chang.
Even though now there is Jiangziya handling the domestic affairs, the old minister cannot be easily discarded.
Ji Chang tried to persuade him to stay, but San Yisheng felt too ashamed and humiliated to the point of wanting to commit suicide.
Ji Chang was overwhelmed. He was 92 years old and still had to deal with such chaotic affairs!
Since his old friend was determined to leave, Ji Chang might as well recommend him to Nandu.
On one hand, it was to exert some influence and make the Deng family friendly to the XiQi camp. On the other hand, it was also to restore trade relations between the two families. Previously, Hongjin's surprise attack on Hanzhong almost caused a complete break in their relationship, and now the monthly trade volume is less than one-tenth of what it used to be.
After "Wei Zi goes to Yin" and another came "San Yisheng returns to Han".
Although he is not on the same level as Jiangziya and Wen Zhong, San Yisheng's ability in handling domestic affairs is at least 85 or above. Deng Jiugong immediately went out of the city to welcome him, with Deng Chanyu also present.
Deng Jiugong was preparing to appoint San Yisheng as the Grand Minister.
Before that, San Yisheng was an Imperial Minister in XiQi.
Now Han State is reforming its official system. Up, Middle, and Down Ministers are all officials governing cities, while Up, Middle, and Down Venerables are those who govern the country. The Up Venerable is only under Deng Jiugong this Han Duke and is considered an important high-ranking official in the state.
"Not having cultivated virtue and suddenly obtaining such a high position, I am truly ashamed. Please, Duke Han, recall your decision." San Yisheng refused resolutely.
Deng Jiugong looked at Deng Chanyu and wondered if he was dissatisfied with the position being too high or too low.
Deng Chanyu gave a wink, signaling that she would take charge of it.
Deng Chanyu smiled at San Yisheng, "Chanyu has known Mr. San for many years. Mr. San's virtue is known throughout the world. The Hu family has deceived the king and destroyed the Shang Dynasty, and now they are slandering you. They will surely meet their end by the sword. As they say, rumors stop with the wise. Mr. San, please rest in Han State for a couple of years. In a few years' time, the Hu family will surely reap what they have sown."
After comforting him, he told San Yisheng not to worry about moral pressure. At the same time, Deng Jiugong gave him a hint. As a newcomer, being made an Imperial Minister was indeed too high. There was no way for him to be promoted in the future if he was promoted right from the beginning to be number two in the country.
In the end, Han State gave San Yisheng a Middle Venerable, that is, the position of Assistant Grand Minister.
With the presence of scholars like San Yisheng, Jiao Ge, and Mei Bo, and the all-around talents Li Jing and Ding Ce, the literary officials of Han State finally had a semblance of structure. It was no longer the embarrassing situation where 20 or 30 military officers were being used as civil officials at first.
"You enemy commander, don't dismount. What are you waiting for!" Zhang Guifeng shouted loudly, making the enemy chieftain dizzy and dizzy. He directly fell off his horse. Zhang Guifeng rushed over and stabbed the enemy chieftain through the neck with a spear.
The advance officer Feng Lin held a wolf's tooth mace, bare-chested, looking more barbaric than the barbarians. He shouted and shouted, beating the numerous barbarian tribes into a rout.
A "whoosh" and a "whoosh" sound echoed through the air, and he instinctively swung his wolf's tooth mace downward, smashing a venomous centipede that had flown like an arrow into minced meat. Soon afterward, he was bitten on the neck by another brightly colored centipede.
He was filled with anger and swore loudly. He crushed the centipede with one hand, but didn't expect that this thing had extremely strong venom. His face turned pale, his hands and feet became weak, and his heart beat extremely fast.
Zhang Guifeng also encountered trouble. Two arms were transformed into a man who looked like a mantis and emerged from the shadows to surround and kill him. Fortunately, he was skilled in martial arts, killing two mutants after more than ten moves and saving the poisoned Feng Lin. They retreated to Shu Prefecture in the middle of the night.
Zhang Guifang and Feng Lin are not Han State's commanders; they surrendered to Deng Chanyu, whose status is somewhat like the guests under the four princely figures of the Warring States period.
Upon receiving their message, Deng Chanyu immediately rushed to Shu Prefecture. Ni Zha heard that there was a lively scene to watch and followed over as well.
Deng Chanyu first concocted a detoxification pill to save Feng Lin. Then she asked about their experiences.
"Controlling poisonous insects? Body transformation?" She was a bit confused. Were there such enemies in the Divine King's War?
"I can't figure it out. Teacher, are you there?"
Nüwa smiled and remained silent.
Deng Chanyu realized that her question was inappropriate, and she laughed awkwardly. "Teacher, what do you think about this? Is it a technique from the three schools of the spiritual sects?"
This time, Nüwa hesitated for a moment and said, "The celestial secrets are in chaos, and my teacher cannot see clearly. However, there is a thing that very much fits your description."
"What?"
"Poison bugs!"
