Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

Chapter 429: Raising grass to catch rabbits, arrangement

Old man Qin’s story was very detailed.

Details such as the chariot and horse burial pits, the hard soil that is not good for growing crops, and the large A-shaped tomb are all unknown to ordinary people.

The fact that he could say these things indirectly proves that he was not talking nonsense.

Could it be that the Yu State recorded in "Zuo Zhuan" that helped Yong State fight against the Chu army is not the Yu State mentioned by the old man Qin?

"That's right." Old man Qin seemed to suddenly remember something.

He slapped his forehead and said, "Later, I asked the village chief of Zhuyuangou Village to treat the archaeological team to a drink."

"They drank too much and talked about some important things."

Anything else important?

Huang Ziran and I both pricked up our ears and listened carefully.

Old man Qin glanced at us and couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth slightly.

He looked like a fisherman who had just found a fish on the hook.

He was so happy that he could hardly suppress the smile.

"First, in the coffin of the large tomb, we found that the bottom of the coffin chamber was paved with pebbles."

"This has never been found in any of the Western Zhou tombs that have been discovered."

"This shows that the burial customs of the Yu Kingdom were different from those of the orthodox Western Zhou feudal states."

The Western Zhou Dynasty attached great importance to rituals.

The ritual and music system established by Duke Zhou was one of the foundations of the Western Zhou Dynasty.

The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, when the Zhou royal family declined, is known as the period of the collapse of rituals and music.

It was because the ritual and music system was no longer observed by the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period that the Zhou royal family was completely reduced to a mascot.

However, the Western Zhou Dynasty was the heyday of the ritual and music system.

The vassal states established by the Western Zhou Dynasty all strictly abided by the Zhou rituals.

Therefore, the fact that the Yu State Tomb did not abide by the Zhou rituals and secretly laid pebbles in the coffin chamber is intriguing.

"Secondly, during the Zhou Dynasty, the Shang emperor implemented benevolent policies and banned human sacrifice."

"The Yu Kingdom's tombs repeatedly revealed traces of human sacrifice."

"Even in the large Yu Kingdom tomb discovered in Rujia Village, there were traces of burning bamboo joints and dismembering people for human sacrifice."

"The archaeologists said that the remains of those people who were sacrificed looked very miserable."

"All of them had broken spines, their upper bodies bent backwards, and their arms were behind their backs like birds with outstretched wings..."

hiss!

When I heard this description, I couldn't help but gasp.

The posture of the sacrificial skeletons he described was very familiar to me!

The tomb of the king of Bi State and the tomb of the gods in the caves of Shangluo both have the skeletons of human sacrifices arranged in this way!

I suppressed my surprise and thought carefully.

According to the inscription on the bronze plate found in the tomb of the King of Bi, the King of Bi went to the Yong State and met the Black Tai Sui who bestowed immortality in Yong State.

"Zuo Zhuan" clearly records that in the early Spring and Autumn Period, the Yu State helped the Yong State to fight against the Chu State.

This shows that the Bi Kingdom and the Yu Kingdom are both related to the Yong Kingdom, which once offered sacrifices to Black Tai Sui!

Old Man Qin continued, "Third, a large number of bowl-shaped, pointed-bottom jars with ancient Shu characteristics were also discovered in the Yu Kingdom tombs."

"The archaeological team said that the bowl-shaped, pointed-bottomed jars found in the tomb are often found in the early ancient Shu ruins in Guanghan, Shu."

"They believe they were nobles who lost in the civil strife of ancient Shu and brought their people across the Qinling Mountains to join the Zhou royal family."

"The Zhou royal family granted the land and named it the Yu Kingdom."

"I speculate that when they failed in their internal struggle and left the ancient Shu Kingdom, they must have taken a lot of valuables with them."

"After presenting a portion to the Western Zhou royal family, the rest should have been buried with the First Yu Bo!"

"That is, he is buried in the large tomb on the north bank of the Wei River!"

Old man Qin's speculation is well-reasoned and well-founded.

But what I care about is not how many treasures are in the tomb.

But could there be any connection between Yuguo and Hei Taisui?

Although the curse on me is gone, the curse on Cui Hao is still there.

Taoist Master Zhang tried his best, but he could only delay the outbreak of the curse on Cui Hao.

I had a strong premonition in my heart.

The way to break the curse may be in the tomb of the first generation of Yu Bo mentioned by Old Man Qin!

At this time, Old Man Qin stopped talking.

Huang Ziran frowned and smoked, and I was also immersed in thought.

The atmosphere suddenly became dead silent.

After a moment, Huang Ziran seemed to have made up his mind.

He flicked the cigarette butt away and said, "Sounds like an opportunity to make a fortune."

"But we need to discuss it before we decide."

Old Man Qin said calmly, "Of course you can discuss it."

"But time waits for no one."

"The archaeological team is currently conducting a survey there."

"If they find out first, we won't be able to do anything about it."

"That's why I'm anxious."

"I'm desperate and trying to get you to join my gang."

Another reason that sounds very reasonable.

If an ordinary person encountered such a good thing that fell from the sky and the origin of the pie could be explained reasonably, he would probably nod and agree without hesitation.

But people in the martial arts world, especially those with rich experience in the martial arts world.

Instead, they will be wary of good things that come out of nowhere.

"Let's discuss it first." Huang Ziran pulled me two steps away.

He whispered, "What this old guy said makes sense."

"But the more reasonable it is, the more uneasy I feel."

"You think we are just trying to catch rabbits by catching grass, so we should go into the Fish Country Tomb to find out what's going on."

"It's better not to make things more complicated."

From a psychological point of view.

When someone makes two suggestions, the first one is usually the option that the other person desires most.

Huang Ziran said this, obviously wanting to go to the Yu Kingdom Tomb to see what's going on.

What I wanted in my heart was to go into the tomb and find out what was going on.

"Raising grass and catching rabbits is easy."

"Moreover."

"If we don't go, Old Man Qin will find someone else to go."

"Then we might as well go."

Huang Ziran narrowed his eyes and stared at me for a long time.

I feel scared when people are looking at me.

He withdrew his gaze and said softly, "I can see that you have other plans in mind."

"I do not have……"

Before I could finish my explanation, Huang Ziran waved his hand to interrupt me.

"Don't bother making up stories."

"I can see your little thoughts, let alone Qin."

"A lot of what he said just now was said intentionally for you to hear."

"As long as you are moved, you will fall into his trap."

"If I want to know what's going on in your mind, there are plenty of ways to do it. I don't even need to ask you."

"I'm just saying this to remind you."

"Don't fall for Qin's tricks and let him take advantage of you!"

I was shocked.

Think carefully about the changes in your heart just now.

It really feels like I've fallen into a trap.

Huang Ziran patted me on the shoulder twice: "The world is dangerous, be careful."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards Old Man Qin.

A greedy smile appeared on his face and he said, "Brother, we have discussed it."

"We must do this!"

"We'll follow Brother's instructions on how to do it!"

"Okay!" Old man Qin stretched out his hand and shook Huang Ziran's hand tightly.

The two shook it vigorously twice before letting go.

Old Man Qin smiled and said, "There's nothing much to arrange."

"I'll lead you to the tomb, and you'll find a way to dig into it."

"Tools, food, drinks, etc., have all been prepared over there."

"Just go to the location and dig the grave."

"But the tomb is very close to the village. You have to act quickly. It would be best if you could dig it in one night."

"Otherwise, it would be troublesome if someone discovered and reported it during the day!"