The sacrifice to King Cheng does not start with the main sacrificer, but traces back to King Wen and King Wu, and then to heaven, which seems to be a bit off-topic. In fact, it is not difficult to explain that King Cheng was ordered by King Wen and King Wu, and King Wen and King Wu were ordered by heaven, so starting from heaven to indicate that King Cheng and King Wen and King Wu are in the same vein, and they have received the true destiny of God.

King Cheng is the second generation of the Son of Heaven of the Western Zhou Dynasty, second only to King Wen and King Wu in prestige, and his son King Kang is as famous, known in history as the rule of Cheng Kang. The "Historical Records" says: When King Cheng and King Kang were kings, the world was peaceful, and the punishment was abandoned for more than 40 years. And the reason why the world is peaceful is because King Cheng does not dare to be happy. It is recorded in the "Book of Rites": Confucius said that the day and night are to seek government, and the ambition is to be in Anbang, and this poem has no sound music recently. The monarch works all night to make the people live and work in peace and contentment, so the people's lives must be harmonious.

The Zhou Dynasty founded by King Wen and King Wu was consolidated and stabilized when they became kings, which was the merit of the life of the chief priest.

The heavens have a destiny, and the two kings of Wen and Wu accept it.

King Cheng didn't dare to be happy, and he sought to be lenient and quiet day and night.

How bright, to the best of his heart, to consolidate the world and stabilize the world.

"I will": King Wu sacrifices to King Wen

Dawu is one of the most influential Han dances in Chinese history, and its achievements are manifold: first, King Wu's war was fought to overthrow the rule of the Shang Dynasty. Secondly, "Dawu" is a war dance with weapons in hand, and this dance form has existed in primitive dances, from the primitive era "Xingtian's Music" and so on, to the martial arts dances that praise the military exploits of the past dynasties, and "Dawu" has innovated while developing this dance situation. Its structure is relatively complex, and the dance segments are properly arranged, which truly shows the process of the Zhou people's destruction of the Shang, as well as the return of the class teacher to Hojing after the destruction of the Shang; In the second year, King Wu died of illness, and the young King Cheng ascended the throne, assisted by Duke Zhao of Zhou; Shang's son Wu Geng took the opportunity to make a rebellion, and the Duke of Zhou went east, so the world was stable.

"Dawu" is a music and dance work composed by the Zhou Dynasty to praise the victory of King Wu's war, which is divided into six sections: (1) After a period of drumming, the dance team comes on the stage from the north, and the dancers all hold weapons in their hands and stand in line, showing the determination of King Wu to fight the war with singing. (2) Someone on both sides of the dance team rattled the bell to convey the military order, and the dance team immediately divided into two lines, doing fierce stabbing movements, dancing and advancing at the same time, indicating that the Shang Dynasty had been destroyed. (3) After destroying the Shang dynasty, march southward. (4) It indicates that the territory of the south has been stabilized. (5) The dance team is divided into two lines, indicating that the Duke of Zhou is on the left and the Duke of Zhao is on the right, assisting the king of Zhou to rule. Then, after methodically changing various complex formations to form a neat formation, the dancers all sit down and make a low still scene, indicating that the country has been well governed. (6) The dance team reassembled and lined up neatly to show reverence for the king of Zhou. The whole dance ends.

The music of "Dawu" has long been lost, and the dance situation has only left some rough records above, "I will" is the lyrics of the first paragraph of "Dawu", and its dance shows the historical events of the military parade of King Wu of Zhou. According to the "Historical Records", King Wu of Zhou held a sacrifice on the tomb of King Bidiwen before his departure. He sent troops to attack the army this time, with King Wen as the call, and the army carried the tablet of King Wen to convene the princes to meet the division. This poem was originally supposed to be a prayer to worship King Wen before sending out the army, but later King Wu succeeded in defeating the Emperor and set this poem as the lyrics of the first paragraph of "Dawu".

When the Zhou people set out on the expedition, they must first sacrifice to the Emperor of Heaven and dedicate their sacrifices to the Emperor in order to obtain the blessing of the Emperor. King Wu inherited the will of King Wen in order to pacify the Quartet as soon as possible. After the death of King Wen, King Wu wanted to complete the unfinished business of King Wen, cut down the merchants, and remembered the entrepreneurial achievements of King Wen, knowing that he should follow the effective laws of King Wen. King Wu was in awe of the majesty of heaven, and he did not forget the orders of the Emperor of Heaven and King Wen day and night, hoping to get their help and stabilize the world as soon as possible. For King Wu, the Mandate of Heaven and King Wen's canon are the same, King Wen's will is also the power of the Mandate of Heaven, and worshipping King Wen is to pray to heaven.

Before sending out the army, King Wu of Zhou stated the purpose of the army to his father's gods and gods, and prayed for blessings, and the language was simple and full of awe.

I offer the sacrifice. There are cows and sheep, bless us, God!

I have imitated King Wen in all kinds of regulations, and I hope to calm the Quartet as soon as possible.

Great King Wen, please enjoy the sacrifice to your heart's content.

Day and night, I revere the majesty of Heaven and bless me with great success.

"Shi Mai": King Wu sacrifices to the mountains and rivers

This is a song of the martial king after the merchant, inspect the Quartet, sacrifice the mountains and rivers of the music song, sing the heavenly blessing to help the king of Zhou conquer the Quartet, the king of Zhou to worship the gods of the mountains and rivers, advocate culture, education, etiquette and music to govern the people, in order to consolidate the cause of the emperor, reflecting the mythical ancestors of the Zhou people, the concept of the unity of heaven and man.

According to the literature, at the beginning of the founding of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties to unify the world, they all composed a set of grand and solemn music and dance to commemorate the achievements of the founding of the dynasty, to report to the emperor and ancestors, to establish the prestige of the new dynasty, and to encourage the descendants of the descendants. After Xia Yu succeeded in controlling the water, he wrote "Da Xia", after Shang Tang unified the world, he wrote "Da Hui" (huò), and after King Wu of Zhou destroyed Yin Shang, he wrote "Dawu". These music and dances have become the most noble and noble ceremonial music rituals of the three generations.

The ode poems are all temple music, and this poem not only praises the martial arts of King Wu, but also praises the rule of King Wu. On the basis of the foundation of the Zhou tribe pioneered by his ancestors and King Wen, King Wu of Zhou, with the assistance of Jiang Ziya and Duke of Zhou, united many surrounding tribes to defeat Yin Shang, and fought in Muye, and achieved a complete victory. Then he sealed the princes to serve as a barrier for the Western Zhou Dynasty, and such a feat can be said to be brilliant.

The feudal princes of King Wu of Zhou were not only recognized by the emperor, but also regarded them as his own sons, and their role was to bless the prosperity of the Zhou family. God is impartial and selfless, and always helps people with noble character, which shows that King Wu has obtained the mandate of heaven, and King Wu can not only deter the Quartet, but also appease the gods, so his improvisation can carry forward the glorious deeds of the ancestors of the Great Zhou.

After King Wu pacified Yin Xuan and established the Great Zhou Dynasty, and after the feudal princes, he cultivated the text of the martial arts, and said in a tone of admiration, we seek the virtue of governing the country, and King Wu also applies this virtue to the four corners of the world. King Wu can maintain the mandate of heaven and maintain Zude, which is worthy of praise.

Inspecting the vassal states on time, the Emperor of Heaven made me a king and blessed the prosperity of the Zhou family. King Zhou's voice shook the world, and everyone was shocked and panicked. Worship the gods of mountains and rivers in all directions, and come to Mount Tai of the Yellow River. King Zhou is really a good king.

The Zhou family's virtue is the brightest, and the hundred officials are rewarded in turn. The weapons of the war are all collected, and the good bows and arrows are packed into the bag. I ask the first king to be virtuous, all over China, and the king of Zhou will never forget.