The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

On a day when Munue Shen Yu and others brought ancient bamboo slips and sheepskin items, Zhao Hong Run expressed skepticism about their significance, especially since paper was now common. He examined the sheepskin, finding abstract drawings and notes about witchcraft and strange beasts, but deemed them unhelpful. He discovered a diplomatic record by "Wei You Zi," revealing insights into the Ba and Shu peoples, highlighting cultural differences and biases. Wei You Zi praised the Shu while disparaging the Ba, reflecting the Wei Kingdom's political strategies. Ultimately, Zhao learned about potential oil resources in Qian, and the last bamboo slip discussed Qian Gu, suggesting the Qian people were exiles from the Central Plains.

Full content