Ji Zha, the youngest son of King Shoumeng of Wu, was born to inherit the virtues of humility of wu's ancestors.
"History" Yun: "Twenty-five years, Wang Shou dreamed of death." Shou Meng has four sons, Chang Yue Zhu Fan, The Second Yue Yu Sacrifice, the Second Yue Yu Ming, and the Second Yue Ji Zha. ”
We all know that originally, according to the principle of "brother to brother and brother", Wu Wang Shoumeng should set up Zhu Fan. However, because Ji Zha was able to pass the throne to the fourth son, Wu Wangshou dreamed of passing the throne to the fourth son, and Ji Zha was unwilling to become the king of Wu, so Zhu Fan eventually became king. After Zhu Fan's death, Yu Ji still wanted to give way to Ji Zha according to The Meaning of King Shou Meng of Wu.
Ji Za resigned his thanks, indicating that he was willing to emulate the heart of Cao Guozi Zang and express his ambition and integrity of not wanting to be king. When the Wu people insisted on establishing Jizha, "Jizha abandoned his room and cultivated", and finally as Jizha wished.
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After the death of King Shoumeng of Wu, he entered the Zhou Temple, and during his lifetime, he was bent on integrating the State of Wu into the culture of the Central Plains, changing the situation that the State of Wu had always been regarded as a "barbarian" in the Central Plains, and finally making the State of Wu accepted and valued by the Central Plains. It can be seen that Wu Wang Shoumeng's successor must be careful not to let the reputation he has established be destroyed.
In the autumn of that year, the State of Wu attacked the State of Chu in the "Battle of Yongpu". The "Zuo Biography" records the time of the "Battle of Yongpu", before Ji Zha "abandoned his room and cultivated", from which it can be seen that when Zhu Fan abdicated the throne, it was at a time of turmoil at home and abroad. The following year, the Jin state held a meeting, and the State of Wu, which was in its infancy, had just had the strength to attack the State of Chu independently with the support of the State of Jin.
Ji Zha grew up in the context of the gradual strengthening of the Wu kingdom, and the attention and trust of Wu Wang Shoumeng made the brothers all do their best for the strength of the country without fear of death.
"Spring and Autumn Zuo Clan Biography"
"Records of History" Yun: "Wang Zhu Fan Pawn." If he has been ordained to give his brother the sacrifice, if he wants to pass it on, he will bring the kingdom to the end of Jizha... Wang Yu was a pawn and wanted to grant his brother Ji Zha. Ji Zajang, escape. ”
Jiza's brothers wanted to pass the throne to their younger brothers in order. Zhu Fan died in the "Battle of zhoushi" - assassinated, he hoped that the throne would be passed to Ji Zha again, Ji Za was not affected; after Yu Ji was captured and assassinated, Ji Za was still unwilling to succeed to the throne; and finally after Yu Yu's death, Ji Za's attitude was still very resolute. Tai Shi Gong said: "The benevolence of Yanling Jizi is infinite. See the micro and know the turbidity. Whoops, what a Hong-bosco gentleman also! ”
Ji Zha not only had no nostalgia for the throne, but in fact he also considered the situation and prospects of the Wu state at that time, and decided to make a career to inherit the legacy of his father Wu Wang Shoumeng. He was well versed in liturgy and inter-princely politics, was able to learn from the past, and was highly cultured, and was highly respected throughout his life.
Jiza served as an envoy to various countries. The Main Reason for His Diplomacy is recorded in the "Left Biography" as "his appointment is also that of a general heir." "As early as the reign of Yu Ji, Ji Zha began to send envoys to various princely states for the cause of the State of Wu. It can be seen that he sincerely wants to do a good job in diplomatic work for the State of Wu, and his purpose is to make the State of Wu stronger and stronger.
Although Yu Ji died shortly after, the Central Plains countries had a very good impression of Ji Zha, and his actions promoted cultural exchanges between the Wu kingdom and the Central Plains, which was a great credit.
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"Zuo Chuan" Yun: "Wu Gongzi Zha came to hire, saw his uncle Muzi, said... Therefore, he hired Yu Qi and said that Yan Pingzhong... Hired by Zheng, see the childbirth, such as the old acquaintance... Suitable for wei, said 蘧瑗, Shi Dog, Shi Loach, Gongzi Jing, Gong Shu Fa, Gongzi Chao... Shi Jin, said Zhao Wenzi, Han Xuanzi, Wei Xianzi. ”
When he arrived in Luguo, Ji Zha listened to the songs of "National Style" and "Daya", "Xiaoya" and "Ode", and gave a suitable evaluation after listening to it. Based on his songs, he expressed his views on current politics, and not only that, but after listening to the music of various countries, he could also distinguish the governing style of his country. All this shows that Ji Zha's cultural level and cultivation are not inferior to those of the Great Sages of the Central Plains.
Jiza traveled around the world. After he saw Lu Guo's uncle Sun Muzi, he gave a warning, saying that he was good and could not choose others, and in the long run, "disasters will reach the son", which also predicted the "rebellion of the vertical cattle" in the fourth year of Lu Zhaogong; he saw The Infant yan of the State of Qi and suggested that he should "Na Yi and Zheng", and because of this, Yan Zi was later saved from "the difficulty of Luan Gao"; he and Zheng Guoxian's subordinate property were as they were, believing that Zheng Guo's politics would inevitably be handed over to the sons, reminding the children to "be cautious and courteous"; after arriving at the Wei Kingdom, he thought that the country had more gentlemen and less disasters; after arriving at the Jin State, he saw that the State of Jin was in the hands of the "Sons of Fortune" Zhao Weihan "three families, put forward their own views on Shu Xiang.
Exploring Ji Zha's route, he went to the State of Lu, the State of Qi, the State of Zheng, the State of Wei, and finally the State of Jin. Jiza visited the various princely states along the way and communicated with them.
In fact, Ji Zha first passed through Xu Guo. His arrival in the State of Xu is not recorded in the Zuo Biography, but there is a corresponding record in the Records of History.
"History" Yun: "The first envoy of Ji Zha, north of Xu Jun... By the time Xu Jun arrived, Xu Jun was dead, so he untied his sword and tied it to Xu Jun's tomb tree. ”
It can be seen from here that Xu Guo was the first stop of Ji Zha's envoy to the nations, and also the last stop on his return trip back to China. The name of Ji Za's hanging sword is also popular because of his high moral character. Xu Jun did not speak and asked for the sword, but only showed a look of envy, and Ji Zha remembered this in his heart, but he also wanted to wear a sword to go to other countries, so he "did not offer". Ji Zha paid special attention to Xu Guo before returning to China, and even though Xu Jun was dead, he still gave the sword in front of Xu Jun's tomb.
Ji Zha's character and cultivation have proved that the State of Wu is not a "barbarian state", and its cultural standards are comparable to those of the Central Plains. It is precisely because of Ji Za's successful envoy that when Wu and Chu fought each other, there was no princely support for the Chu state, which shows the great contribution of Ji Za to the state of Wu.