Jin was a powerful country among the feudal vassals. Whether it was in terms of territory or military, it was in a leading position among the hundreds of feudal vassals.
After Duke Wen of Jin ascended the throne, this leading position continued to deepen.
In the wars and incidents, Jin had the advantage and won every time.
Whether it was the State of Zheng, the State of Chu, the State of Song, or the State of Qi, they were all afraid of the State of Jin's continuous growth, but they could not stop it.
Unlike the disdain and contempt that other countries had for Zhou, Duke Wen of Jin chose to support the policies of the Emperor of Zhou and helped the current King of Zhou in a crisis. He escorted the King of Zhou back to the court, which made the King of Zhou extremely grateful.
Later, Duke Wen of Jin used the orders of the Emperor of Zhou to continuously intervene in the wars of the Central Plains and stop some countries from wantonly starting wars. Although the effect was limited, it reduced the frequency of wars.
At this time, Jin could be said to be the strongest country among the vassals, dominating the Central Plains.
Later, with the help of the emperor's orthodox position, Duke Wen of Jin called for a meeting of the vassals. There was only one purpose for the meeting, and that was to let the vassals sign an alliance.
The content of the alliance was very simple--
This vassal state with a weak alliance raised both hands in agreement.
The powerful vassal states that had been waging war all year round were extremely unwilling. However, under the strong pressure of Duke Wen of Jin, who had already become the overlord, and with the help of the emperor of Zhou, regardless of whether they were willing or unwilling, the vassals finally signed the alliance.
Duke Wen of Jin was very happy about this result. He was not stingy with money that day and treated the vassals well.
With the music and dance, and the wine and wine, Duke Wen of Jin directly composed a poem under the watchful eyes of the public and named it "Journey of the Godly Deer".
The content of the Journey of the Godly Deer was the story of the first time Duke Wen of Jin met Ling Ye.
Hearing Duke Wen of Jin's high-pitched singing, the dukes who were originally flattering, respectful, perfunctory, hostile, or indifferent were all surprised.
"Duke Wen of Jin, is what you said true? Did you really meet the legendary white deer when you were young?”
" Of course, I wouldn't lie. At that time, I was still at a loss about the future, but the appearance of that white deer gave me hope. I only found out later that the white deer that did the heroic deed was the famous Celestial Deer in the Clouds."
Duke Wen of Jin drank as he spoke, his eyes filled with memories and regret.
He did not notice that the expressions of the other dukes and servants had all changed.
" Duke Wen of Jin was able to return after being in exile for more than ten years, and he even became the Duke of Jin. Now, he has dominated the Central Plains. Is it really possible that such a heaven-defying turn of events could be done by one person? Could it be because of what that white deer did?" A Duke guessed in his heart.
" I remember that the white deer was said to be the mount of the God of Heaven. It had incredible power. Some people even said that it could conquer the world. Duke Wen of Jin didn't get it, but he met it at a close distance and saved a village together. Maybe Duke Wen of Jin hid something on purpose. Maybe he came into contact with the white deer at that time and gained something from it. That was why Jin became stronger all these years." This was the inner thought of a Duke who was jealous of Duke Wen of Jin.
"The legendary Celestial Deer in the Clouds. I almost forgot about this strange beast that appeared in the past. I remember that it turned into a fossil in the end. Now that I think about it, this deer might really have some kind of magical power. Duke Wen of Jin's Celestial Deer's Journey might be hinting at something."
"This Duke Wen of Jin is really lucky. Back then, I sent people to capture him but failed. I didn't expect him to encounter him by accident. If only I had such good luck."
"That Immortal Deer in the Clouds might have some magical power that Duke Wen of Jin obtained, so he dominated the Central Plains."
The Duke of each vassal state who had an idea quickly returned to their country after the banquet. After returning, they immediately gathered their subordinates and began to search for the Celestial Deer in the Clouds.
And this "Journey of the Godly Deer" by Duke Wen of Jin also spread throughout the world along with this no-war pact.
Some superstitious people called it destiny.
It was said that Duke Wen of Jin had obtained the power of the white deer and changed his fate, which was why he had the power of the overlord today.
Although this was a superstitious statement without any basis, and Duke Wen of Jin did not clarify it, many people would rather believe it.
Thus, the trend of searching for deer, which had been peaceful for decades, was once again set off in the Central Plains.
However, no one would have thought that no matter how hard they searched, they could not find Shi Lu, because he was now in the secret chamber of the palace of Jin.
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The Li Kingdom had not been doing well these few years, and its national strength was getting worse and worse.
Xingtai City, Zou Manor.
The former High Priest of the Xing Kingdom was now just an ordinary official of the Li Kingdom and was about to die.
In the backyard of the Zou Residence, Zou Yu's face was full of wrinkles and his body was extremely thin. He lay weakly on the bed with his son kneeling beside him.
Yes, there was only one person.
Originally, there were still three of them. However, Zou Yu's official career in the Li Kingdom was not good and he was targeted by others. All three children fell into a conspiracy. Zou Yu was also a cold-blooded person. In order to avoid being implicated, he directly abandoned the three children. Now, only the youngest was left. Fortunately, there was still one. Otherwise, there would not even be someone to send him off.
"Zou Hua, remember this. After I die, take all the property I left you and leave. The Li Kingdom will be finished sooner or later. Those despicable bastards will not let my Zou family off."
" Dad, I'll remember." Zou Hua, who was only twelve years old, nodded timidly.
Zou Yu looked at his youngest son and then at a painting on the wall beside him. He had ordered someone to draw it many years ago. The image in the painting was the existence that he had been thinking about for decades.
Zou Hua followed his father's gaze and looked at the painting. He knew that his father's greatest obsession in his life was to get the legendary divine deer. He had heard Zou Yu mention it countless times. Back then, he was very close to catching the divine deer, but he regretfully missed it. After that, he could never do it again.
Zou Yu looked at the red-horned white deer in the painting and recalled the time when she was in the Xing Country's military camp.
" Beast, you finally escaped from me!" Zou Yu roared hoarsely. Even though he was about to die, he still could not let go of the obsession in his heart.
"Zou Hua, remember, you must find that white deer. This is my lifelong wish. If you find it, sprinkle its blood on my grave. Also, remember the pill formulas I left you. They are my lifelong achievements. Unfortunately, I still haven't gotten the materials I want the most. That white deer, that white deer."
Zou Yu became more and more excited as she spoke. She even coughed up blood. Zou Hua was anxious. When he brought a bowl of water for Zou Yu, he found that Zou Yu had already closed her eyes forever.
Zou Hua immediately burst into tears. She knelt down and sobbed,"" Father, I'll remember this. I'll definitely do my best to find that white deer. If I can't do it, I'll let my son find it. If my son can't do it, then my grandson will find it. For generations to come, I'll definitely help you fulfill your wish."
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