The Records of the States of the Eastern Zhou (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Feng Menglong (Ming Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The story of the cycle, since King Wu of Zhou defeated the tyrant Zhou Xin and ascended the throne, Cheng and Kang succeeded him, all of whom were wise rulers who maintained stability. There were also a group of virtuous ministers like the Duke of Zhou, the Duke of, the Duke of, and Shi Yi assisting in governance, truly achieving a time of peace and prosperity, abundant resources, and contented people. Since King Wu, through eight generations to King Yi, the rituals were not properly observed, and the feudal lords gradually grew powerful.