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Chapter 132

Chapter 132

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"The second figure, the Duke of Zhou! Speaking of the iconic figures of the Zhou Dynasty, one simply cannot omit the Duke of Zhou, Ji Dan! He was the idol of Confucius and a sage of Confucianism. He was also the golden brother who helped his elder sibling conquer the world. Around 1056 BCE, King Wu of Zhou ascended the throne; the principle of 'acting in accordance with virtue' was put forward by the Duke of Zhou. He urged King Wu of Zhou to treat the feudal lords well and be diligent in state affairs. In 1046 BCE, after King Wu successfully defeated the tyrant Zhou of Shang, the Duke of Zhou became the founding monarch of the State of Lu. In 1043 BCE, King Wu of Zhou finished his life's mission and passed away. Wu Geng secretly colluded with Guan Shu and Cai Shu to launch an armed rebellion. With lightning speed, the Duke of Zhou struck down the rumors' instigator, Guan Shu. After three years, the rebellion was finally quelled. The Duke of Zhou formulated the Rites and Music system. The Duke of Zhou invented the primogeniture succession system." Across the vast Great Han Plane, the sun cast its light upon the earth, reflecting the busy and vibrant figures of the people. At this moment, a man with an imposing stature and a dignified air stood upon a high platform; he was Liu Xiu. In his bright and piercing eyes, a deep sense of admiration was evident. Looking up at the figure on the Sky Screen, it was as if Liu Xiu had traveled through time and space to behold that legendary…

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