Chapter 12: The King Disdained by His Mother

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  In the midst of controversy, King Ping of Zhou led the civil and military officials, old and young citizens, to move to Luoyi in a cloud of dust. When they arrived at Luoyi, they saw that the palaces were majestic and the markets were prosperous, no less than those of Haojing. They felt extremely relieved in their hearts. The vassals from all sides came to offer congratulations and presented local specialties as gifts, perhaps congratulating them on this successful escape.

  Zeng Guo Shizi Ku Tu succeeded to the throne, becoming Zheng Wu Gong. Although his own father, Zheng Bo You, was extremely loyal to Zhou Tianzi, even sacrificing his life to protect Zhou Youwang, Zheng Wu Gong did not have the same integrity as his father.

  Taking advantage of the Eastern Zhou's recent move to a new capital, King Ping of Zhou had just ascended to the throne and the national political situation was unstable. Zheng Wu Gong took action. He first annexed the vassal states of Dongguo and Guai, then moved his capital to Guai, which he renamed Xinzheng; later, he also changed the name of Xingyang, a territory belonging to Dongguo, to Jingcheng, and set up the Huilao Pass in Zhiyi. The young man was indeed daring and bold, not only expanding Zheng's jurisdiction but also showing his determination to protect his territory.

  It was not until the thirteenth year of King Zhouping of Zhou that Duke Wu of Wey died, and from then on, Duke Wu of Zheng monopolized state power.

  This time, Zheng Guo was proud of itself, standing out from the crowd in all the vassal states. Zheng Wu Gong was even more proud and arrogant. Because the capital of Zheng, Xingyang, is close to Luoyi, Zheng Wu Gong handled state affairs sometimes in Luoyi and sometimes in Xingyang. For a time, he became a hot figure in the great Zhou Dynasty.

  As Zheng Guo developed, the issue of successors was put on the agenda.

  In fact, as for the heir of Zheng Guo, there are only two qualified people: Wu Gong's son, Wu Sheng, and Duan.

  Moreover, these two people were also born to the same mother, namely Wu Jiang, the daughter of Sheng Hou. It seems that being born to the same mother should not be a good thing, but the problem is that although they are biological mothers, unfortunately, this is a biased and partial mother.

  As the saying goes, even fingers on a hand are of different lengths. How can two people be exactly alike when it comes to inheriting such a thriving business?

  It is said that Wu Jiang gave birth to Wu Sheng for the first time, perhaps due to inexperience, while sleeping and dreaming. This is also the origin of Wu Sheng's name. Perhaps this experience of giving birth without going through the ritual of childbirth left a bad memory for Wu Jiang, making her unable to like her own biological son. It can be inferred that Wu Sheng was not favored by his mother either, and this unpleasant psychological shadow did not fade with time, but instead became more severe.

  Actually, Wu Sheng is quite pitiful. They are all biological mothers and still have to curry favor? Besides, in fact, it's not Wu Sheng's fault. How one is born cannot be chosen, and his opponent is simply too powerful.

  Duan, Wu Jiang's second son, was handsome and talented since he was young, skilled in riding and shooting, with exceptional martial arts skills, shining like a superstar.

  In Wu Jiang's view, if Duan was enthroned, he would definitely be more than ten times stronger than Meng Sheng.

  With this idea in mind, Wu Jiang looked at Wu Sheng again, and no matter how she looked at him, he didn't look pleasing to the eye. Probably even the evil queen from Snow White couldn't be any worse than this.

  To enable Duan to ascend the throne, Wu Jiang made real efforts. She repeatedly spoke to Zheng Wugong, saying: "Look at our son Duan, he is really capable, I think he is quite suitable for inheriting your career."

  Who would have thought that the unfortunate Wu Sheng also had a lucky place, that is, although he couldn't get his mother's favor, but fortunately, his father was more fair. Zheng Wugong resolutely rejected Wu Jiang's proposal, this has its own distinction, how can it be casually replaced? And did Wu Sheng do anything wrong?

  The words of Wu Jiang also awakened Zheng Wugong. In order to cut off Wu Jiang's thoughts, Zheng Wugong decisively established Wu Sheng as the crown prince and divided the territory into a small Gong City, becoming Gong Shu. Wu Jiang was even more unhappy in her heart, not leaving any opportunity!

  When Duke Mu of Zheng died, Zhuang ascended to the throne as Duke Zhuang of Zheng and took his father's place as a high-ranking official in the Zhou court. Wu Jiang thought this difference was too great! My son Duan has no power at all! Although they were both her biological sons, Wu Jiang felt that the gap between Duan and Zhuang was like heaven and earth, and it was painful to have thorns in her heart. How could this be? Was such a talented man as Duan going to spend his whole life in the small city of Gong?

  How frustrating!

  These days Wu Jiang can't get through even one day. She must take action for her most beloved youngest son, to find a suitable place for him.

  A gentle breeze on a clear morning, the newly appointed Lord of Zheng, Zheng Zhuang Gong, came to pay his respects to his mother. Although his mother was not as affectionate towards him as she was towards his younger brother Duan, and even wanted to give her position as heir to his younger brother, for Zheng Zhuang Gong, she was still his mother, the one who had given him life. Now that his father had left him forever, in this world, the closest relative he had left was only his mother.

  Today, Wu Jiang was not as cold to Zheng Zhuang Gong as she usually was.

  Lucky. Zheng Zhuang Gong had not yet figured out why, when Wu Jiang spoke up. "Wu Sheng, you inherited your father's hundred-mile fiefdom, but your younger brother is relegated to that tiny Gong City, how can you bear it?"

  Lord Zheng's heart is like a bright mirror. Mother, you are still talking about the same old things. He respectfully said, "Then it will be as you wish!"

  Wu Jiang said: "Since it's like this, then you should give the seal of the capital city to your younger brother!"

  Zheng Zhuang Gong's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained calm. "Our Zheng state has the Tiger Pass in Zhi, famous for its danger. The former king had a dying order, not to divide the fiefdom."

  Wu Jiang couldn't help but let out a cold hum from her nose, thinking to herself "nonsense", I know all about the Tiger Trap Pass. If it weren't for the Tiger Trap Pass, I wouldn't want it anyway! The former king didn't say it, so you can't give it away. Besides, I can still go find the former king and confront him about whether he said this or not?

  Zeng Zhuang Gong saw that his mother's five organs were almost displaced and was certain that it was due to internal fire rising. He sighed, "Except for the capital city, everything else is at your command."

  Wu Jiang said it's okay in Beijing too.

  Zheng Zhuang Gong suddenly hung his head in shame, speechless. This statement was wrong, how could he say that everything except the capital city would obey? The capital city is also an important place, oh my dear mother! You're going to get me killed! If I were to refuse, mother would definitely be furious. Can only remain silent.

  Wu Jiang saw that the atmosphere was not right, and my words were ineffective. "If this doesn't work either, then you might as well drive your brother out of Zheng State and let him make his own way in another feudal state!"

  Zeng Zhuang Gong repeatedly said he didn't dare, didn't dare, and carefully retreated.

  The next day, Zheng Zhuang Gong prepared to declare Gongzi Duan as his heir and give him the capital city.

  All the civil and military officials were shocked, thinking that Duke Zhuang of Zheng had gone mad. He was going to divide the capital city and give it to Gongzi Duan, fearing that he would rebel too late! Next to him, the great official Zai Fu stepped forward and said repeatedly that it was unacceptable. This capital city has a hundred zhang of walls, which is equivalent to three hundred zhang. The land is vast and the people are numerous, which is comparable to the new capital of Zheng. Are you going to divide it among Gongzi Duan? Gongzi Duan is your beloved son, isn't this making the country have two rulers?

  In fact, Ji Zong was being polite and didn't dare say it directly. The capital gave Gong Shu Duan, basically he wouldn't rebel and it wasn't up to him himself.

  But Duke Zhuang of Zheng insisted that this was his mother's order and how could he go against it? He then divided the capital city to Gongzi Chou.

  Perhaps in the heart of Zheng Zhuang Gong, at this time it was also for the substantial sharing of the state of Zheng with Gongzi Duan, to let his mother feel at ease.

  But can this weak retreat bring temporary peace, and will everything go as he wishes? Follow me to read WEN WEN XUE LOU ?? Remember!