What were the historical stories and customs of the Zhou Dynasty recorded in the other chapters of the Book of Zhou?

Answer 1

" Yizhou Book " was an ancient Chinese history book that mainly recorded the history and customs of the Zhou Dynasty. Other than the Records of the Historian and the Strategy of the Warring States Period, there were also records of the Book of Yi Zhou in other ancient documents. The following are some of the customs and historical stories of the Zhou Dynasty in the rest of the chapters of the Book of Zhou:

1. The Book of Yi Zhou·Wang Hui Chapter: It records the patriarch system and enfeoffment system of the Zhou royal family, as well as the relationship between the Zhou king and the princes.

2. Book of Yi Zhou·Da Ju Chapter: It described the ritual and music system of the Zhou Dynasty, including the norms of music, dance, musical instruments, etc.

[3] Yi Zhou Shu·Zhi Fang Chapter: It recorded the administrative divisions and place names of the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the duties and treatment of various local officials.

[4. Book of Yi Zhou: Five Virtues from beginning to end chapter]: It described the theory of the five elements and the cycle of the five virtues in the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the promotion and demotion of various vassal states in different years.

[5. Yizhou Book, Topography Chapter: It described the agricultural and handicraft technology of the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the terrain and climate characteristics of various places.]

[6. Yi Zhou Shu, Five Elements Chapter: It narrates the relationship between the five elements of the Zhou Dynasty and their mutual promotion and restriction, as well as the fortune of the five elements of the King of Zhou in different years.]

[7]"Yi Zhou Shu·Zhi Shi Chapter": Records the aristocratic society and etiquette system of the Zhou Dynasty, including the norms of sacrifices, banquets, funerals, etc.

8. Book of Yi Zhou·Xiang Zhi Chapter: It narrates the auspicious animals and myths and legends of the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the auspicious scenes of the King of Zhou in different years.

The above is only a part of the content in the Book of Zhou, but they reflect some of the customs, historical stories, and cultural traditions of the Zhou Dynasty.