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In ancient Chinese mythology, we often hear mythical stories about Houyi, Nuwa, Chang'e, etc., which are different from Western mythology and seem naïve at first, involving the initial discussion of human philosophical issues such as the universe, nature, tribal struggle, and life. However, these myths and stories still profoundly influence Chinese culture under today's materialist trend. For example, romantic stories such as "Jingwei Reclamation" and "Father Chasing the Sun" have been included in children's textbooks and become children's enlightenment books; We often refer to ourselves as the "descendants of Yanhuang" to embody the pride of 5,000 years of cultural heritage.
However, as we delve deeper into these creation myths, a question arises: Were there really only two chiefs in the ancient tribes, "Yanhuang"? In fact, there is a mysterious figure named "Chi You", which is mentioned in some ancient books, but is rarely recorded in later history books. This article will delve into the grudge between Chi You and the Yellow Emperor, revealing unrevealed details of this history.
"Qianyou", this name may not be unfamiliar, his birth and life history are not clearly recorded, but according to the records of the "Chinese Jin Language IV", the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor belong to the same lineage, respectively from the Youxiao clan and the Shaodian clan. However, due to the competition for resources, this vein was forced to split into two clans, one originating from Ji Shui and the other from Jiang Shui. After thousands of years of evolution, the two clans split and reorganized, giving rise to many daughter clans, including the Huangdi Ji clan and the Yandi Jiang clan.
In ancient texts, there is no clear record of Chi You's birth, but it is mentioned that his original surname is Jiang, which may be the same as Emperor Yan. However, Chiyu's image has been described quite peculiarly, with some claiming to have two horns, an ugly appearance, and even books describing him as a mixture of human animals. According to legend, Chiu's congenital deficiencies did not prevent him from having extraordinary abilities, and he was revered as the "god of the main soldiers", able to produce a variety of exquisite weapons for people's production and life. In a crisis that threatens the Miao tribe, he stands up and successfully fights off the youkai "lop-eared demon woman" and becomes the leader of the tribe. After that, Chi You established a powerful tribal alliance in the Yellow River Valley, known as the "Jiuli Tribe" and revered as "You Di". The Jiuli tribe under his rule was almost invincible and achieved amazing results until it met the tribe led by the "Yan and Huang Emperors".
The Battle of Zhuolu was a historically epoch-making battle, not initially between Chi You and the Yellow Emperor, but between the Jiang clan of the Yan Emperor and the Jiuli tribe. The trigger for the war was the struggle for cultivation and grazing land in the Central Plains, and Chi You's possession of the Jinduo Sword, a peerless weapon, believed to be able to kill all living beings, gave the Jiuli tribe the upper hand and forced Emperor Yan's tribe to retreat to the Yangtze River area. The Battle of Zhuolu became a key battle in this historical period, and the Yellow Emperor led the tribe to use a fire attack strategy, preemptively expelled the Yan Emperor to the valley of Hanquan, and finally succeeded in capturing the Yan Emperor alive and achieving victory. In this battle, the Yellow Emperor's tribe was greatly tested, but the final victory established his dominance and created the political basis for the unification of the Central Plains.
However, why did the Yellow Emperor treat Chi You differently than the Yan Emperor? There are two main reasons for this. First of all, Chi You's character is cruel, and it is impossible for him to be willing to submit to his subjects like Emperor Yan. Chiu's image is described as ambitious, and if left unchecked, he is likely to raise troops again. In addition, the Jiuli tribe had just merged, and there was internal instability, and Chiu's leadership position made it possible for him to start a rebellion. Secondly, for understanding
After the Battle of Zhuolu, Chi You did not end well, and his death was not caused by the Yellow Emperor, but because of his own ambition and arrogance. Chi You has always cherished a desire for revenge in his heart, and he is not willing to be defeated in battle, nor is he willing to lose the rule of the Jiuli tribe. Therefore, he plotted to challenge the rule of the Yellow Emperor again.
However, Chiyu's ambitions eventually led to his demise. His subordinates, seeing his arrogance and ambition, began to suspect him. Within the Jiuli tribe, there was division and infighting. Some tribal leaders began to support the Yellow Emperor, believing that instead of following Chiu to destruction, it was better to annex the Yellow Emperor and seek peace and stability.
Chiu's rule was gradually precarious, and he felt great pressure. In this dangerous situation, he made an extreme decision, he decided to exchange his death for the unification of the Jiuli tribe. He chose to end his life in Green Hill, a place that became the end of his life and the place where his legend began.
Chi You's death did not bring victory to the Jiuli tribe, on the contrary, it marked the decline of the Jiuli tribe. Under Chiu's rule, although the Jiuli tribe was once powerful, it was also subjected to internal and external pressures, and Chiyou's ambition and tyranny caused constant contradictions within the tribe. His death plunged the Jiuli tribe into chaos and lost its powerful leader.
The Yellow Emperor continued to rule the Central Plains, and his tribe fused the civilization of the Yan Emperor and the technology of the Jiuli tribe to gradually develop into a powerful state. The rule of the Yellow Emperor brought stability and prosperity to the Central Plains, and also laid a solid foundation for the later development of civilization. He is revered as the ancestor of the Chinese nation, and his contributions are celebrated by posterity.
The Battle of Zhuolu is an important chapter in ancient Chinese history, reflecting the rise and fall of tribal society and the fate of two legendary figures, Chi You and the Yellow Emperor. The outcome of this war not only changed the political landscape of the Central Plains, but also affected the later development of Chinese culture. Although Chi You ended in failure, his legend remained forever in the memory of Chinese and became an important element in Chinese culture.
To sum up, the Battle of Zhuolu was an important battle in ancient Chinese history, reflecting the turmoil of tribal society at that time and the confrontation between two legendary heroes, Chi You and the Yellow Emperor. Although Chiyu showed great strength and ambition, he eventually failed and died due to his brutality and arrogance. The Yellow Emperor won the victory with wisdom and firm leadership, continued to rule the Central Plains, and laid a solid foundation for the development of the Chinese nation. This historical story reflects the romanticism and reverence for heroes in ancient Chinese culture and became part of the Chinese cultural tradition.
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