The origin of Chinese civilization is a period full of legends and stories, and one of the important characters is the Shennong clan. In that era of chaos, Shennong understood the importance of agriculture and cared about the food and clothing of his people, so he became the leader of the tribe. Compared with war, Shennong pays more attention to peace mediation, and he hopes to use agricultural development to resolve conflicts and reduce the occurrence of accidents.
However, the young people of the tribe were dissatisfied with the peaceful attitude of the Shennong clan. They admired force and thought that Shennong's style was too weak. A young man publicly criticized the Shennong clan at a tribal rally to express his displeasure. Shennong listened silently, and he understood that as a leader, he had to listen to the voices of the people, even if those voices were not always satisfactory to him.
In order to change the perception of young people, Shennong decided to lead by example. Early in the morning, he went to the fields and worked as hard as an ordinary farmer. He believes in influencing and influencing everyone in his tribe through his actions. When young people saw Shennong's washing their hands and making soup, they did not have a trace of prestige, and they couldn't help but feel a trace of guilt in their hearts.
Thanks to the efforts of the Shennong clan, the people of the tribe began to understand the importance of agriculture and worked together to grow food. Shennong looked at the crops in the field with satisfaction, believing that as long as everyone is united, the harvest season will eventually come. At that time, no one in the tribe will go hungry or cold.
However, just as the Shennong clan was in decline, two other tribal leaders rose, the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor. Both the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor came from the northern region, and they were brave and good at fighting, and won the favor of the local clans. Realizing that only by uniting could they fight the other forces, they formed an alliance and became the most powerful force of the time.
The Yellow Emperor was born with extraordinary powers and was good at using all kinds of weapons. His methodical style and superior judgment earned him the respect of the tribe. At the same time, Emperor Yan also led his tribe to grow in strength. There have been many competitions between the two, and there is no winner or loser. They decided to join forces to achieve the great cause of the clan.
In the lower reaches of the Yellow River, the Jiuli tribal alliance composed of nine clans is also gradually growing. Chiyou is the leader of this alliance, and he has extraordinary strength and charisma. The Jiuli tribal alliance was on par with the alliance of the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor, and became the biggest competitor in the Central Plains.
Chiyou believed that the tribe should expand its territory through conquest, and he did not focus on agriculture. He led his people to plunder grain, forge **, and train warriors for conquest.
Inevitably, a major battle broke out between the Yellow Emperor and Chi You - the Battle of the Deer. In order to fight for a fertile valley, the two armies engaged in a fierce battle. Chi You gave the Yellow Emperor a headache with his unparalleled combat effectiveness, but the Yellow Emperor used clever tactics to lay traps around the battlefield, and finally trapped Chi You in prison.
The battle was a heavy loss for the Chiyou forces, and the Yellow Emperor won a decisive victory. However, the Yellow Emperor did not expel the Jiuli people, but incorporated them into his own alliance, granting them a certain degree of autonomy. Some Jiuli people have adopted Chiyou or Li as their surnames, while others have acquired new surnames, such as Tu and Zou.
The Battle of the Deer actually led to a fusion between the two tribes. The Yellow Emperor did not see the Jiuli people as enemies, but accepted them, hoping to promote the integration of civilizations through mutual communication and intermarriage.
The Yellow Emperor and Chiyou showed different qualities in the war. The Yellow Emperor emerged victorious through wisdom and clever tactics, while Chiyou demonstrated charisma and aggressive pioneering spirit. Although their philosophies were very different, they both contributed to the tribal development of the Central Plains.
Today, we should inherit the wisdom of our two ancestors and be humble and open-minded in our dealings with others. We can learn from them that neither weakness nor belligerence is the solution to problems. It is only through active communication and understanding that we can gain respect and friendship in this multicultural world.
The descendants of the Jiuli people may now use the surnames Li, Chi, Tu, Zou, etc., and they are one of the ancestors of the Chinese nation. Their presence reminds us that historical wars are also opportunities for the integration of civilizations, and we should continue to promote and inherit this spirit of peace and cooperation.
The origin of Chinese civilization is a glorious history, and we should remember the wisdom and contributions of our ancestors, and use this as a spur to continue to move forward. Only through the exchange and integration of civilizations can we create a better future.