coobybook Chapter 146 The Rope Assistance of the Seven Heavenly Kings
Chapter 146 The Rope Assistance of the Seven Heavenly Kings
Before they could travel through time, Yu Zhanmo and Xiao Si needed a rope.
But this rope is no ordinary rope.
Their conversation aroused curiosity.
The little ox spoke:
"If we trace the history of the Yarlung tribe from the mythological era to the present day, do you know who the key figure at that crucial turning point was?"
Yu Zhanmo asked, "Is it Nyatri Tsenpo?"
Little Si shook his head: "No, the answer is—Zhigong Zanpu!"
Her tone became slightly playful, "Remembering this name is as easy as remembering your favorite snack."
"Oh?"
"Stop the praise of kung fu" - it sounds like "stop the praise of kung fu" or "stop the offering of tribute", giving people the feeling that he is a master of martial arts but has stopped the myth of merit.
Then Xiao Si paused for a moment, as if preparing what to say next, "However, I will tell his story later."
"Leaving aside Zhigong Zanpu, let's first talk about Nyechi Zanpu, who was the first true Tibetan king in Tibetan history. His rule covered the Yarlung region in Shannan, Tibet. The royal lineage that began with him is referred to in historical records as the 'Sibuye Royal Lineage'."
Xiao Si continued, "When he had sons, and these sons had grown up and were able to ride horses and fight, Zhigong Zanpu held the rope that symbolized power, leaped into the sky, and disappeared into the clouds."
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhanmo couldn't help but ask, "Could it be this rope? Where are we going to get it?"
"His tomb."
"Where is his tomb?"
Xiao Si sighed: "Because he ascended to heaven, there is naturally no tomb for him on earth."
However, she smiled slightly and continued:
"Afterwards, the six successors of Zhigong Zanpu followed in his footsteps and ascended to heaven one after another. Thus, the seven of them were revered by later generations as the 'Seven Heavenly Kings'."
“This rope,” Xiao Si added at the end, “symbolizes their connection with destiny, and perhaps it is also their key to the heavens.”
Yu Zhanmo paused briefly, his eyes flashing:
"These 'Seven Crimson Kings,' have I heard of them? The infamous 'Seven Licking Kings'?!"
"It's only because I ate seven lavish meals, each including rainbow-colored royal pastries; otherwise, how could I have become the Seven-Colored Emperor?!"
Xiao Si shrugged and picked up the pastries on the table:
"Look at these 'licking babies,' even crayfish and hedgehogs would avoid them!"
If it were today, they would absolutely be the kings of live-streaming sales; the moment their live stream started, everyone would be showering them with 'rainbow candies'!
"The second 'Twilight Crimson' with a powerful maternal lineage is almost like a royal 'delivery boy' who communicates with gods, except that he delivers political reform documents instead of packages."
Yu Zhanmo shrugged. "As soon as there's a change, the 'deliverymen' are faster than anyone else. As soon as the political reform was introduced, all the people of Tibet were waiting to 'sign in'."
"As for the third one, 'top eater'? Once Ding takes office, he can still have children at 108 years old, so he must be the top gourmet in the whole city. What he 'eats' the most is thought and wisdom. Those who haven't eaten there will all say: 'The food provided by 'Ding Chi' is absolutely wonderful!'"
Xiao Si gestured with his fingers: "As for the four 'seeking to eat,' it relies on the transformation of the Dharma realm! You say these six supreme fundamental doctrines are just him making six great dishes for the human world, each dish has an 'essence,' and only by eating them can one attain enlightenment. All of Tibet must come to 'taste' them."
Yu Zhanmo then grinned and said, "'Mei Chi' goes without saying, it must be 'Mei Chi' (meaning 'delicious food')! You see, to promote development, 'deliciousness' must come first. First comes the food, then politics. Only by eating well can we have the energy to develop. The government building must also have the best buffet."
"What about Dachi Fifth?" He stroked his chin.
Little Si continued his humorous worship, "'Eating big'! 'Eating big' isn't just about eating a meal, it's about devouring the entire society, economy, and culture! The more you eat, the wider your waist becomes, and the more powerful the region you rule becomes!!"
Finally, Yu Zhanmo patted the table:
"The last one, 'Shichi,' let's call him 'Shichi'! He had the thought of 'galloping' and the wisdom of 'Shishuo'. In the end, Tibetan politics became extremely stable, and everyone lined up to listen to his lectures. They were all full of 'Shishuo' and their minds became even smarter."
Little Si clapped his hands, "Haha, Pudding brother, don't mislead the children! Isn't Brother Big Shoes?"
It's 'thinking,' not 'learning'!!
Yu Zhanmo gently stroked his chin, a glint of inspiration flashing in his eyes. He shook his head as he spoke:
"Speaking of which, the Zanpu of the Xibuye tribe are truly 'one generation after another,' and the scene is even more lively than the 'Star Awards' in the future!"
It's been passed down for 31 generations! Look at these 'Seven Heavenly Red Kings,' 'Two Upper Ding Kings,' and 'Six Earthly Wise Kings'—they all sound like they have enormous appetites, and their names are all related to 'eating'!
Xiao Si looked serious and raised her hand to indicate:
“Look, ‘the five kings who praised the word,’ isn’t that ‘praise without end’? Every time these kings are mentioned, everyone is sure to praise them endlessly. When talking about history, they’re like foodies addicted! If it were now, they might start a live stream of ‘eating a historical feast’, right?”
Then, Yu Zhanmo burst into laughter:
"Besides, these names are recorded in detail in ancient Tibetan books such as the Dunhuang Tibetan Historical Documents, the Red Annals, and the History of the Teachings of Yarlung Tsultrim Lodro. It's just like today's encyclopedia, a 'barefoot' Bible that we have to read carefully!"
Little Si sighed and continued:
"Around 600 AD, during the transition from the Sui to the Tang Dynasty, a remarkable figure emerged from the Yarlung tribe—Nanri Songtsen. Do you know this hero's name? 'Nanri Songtsen' sounds like 'Nanri Songtsen,' so did this guy appear with a mindset of 'challenging the ordinary'? Perhaps the tribal alliance at the time thought he was 'out of touch with reality' and didn't respect him?"
Yu Zhanmo continued: "In the end, this Nanri Songtsen, who was so proactive in his expansionist policies, was ultimately 'poisoned' by his own people. This plot is not surprising. The 'poison' came from his own people. What a boring plot!"
Little Si waved its hand:
"However, at this crucial moment, Namri Songtsen's son, Songtsen Gampo, inherited the throne of 'Tsangpo'."
He truly lived up to his title of "Ganbu"—he orchestrated everything with exceptional skill! Not only did he quell the internal strife, but he also established the capital at Lhasa—directly designating it as the "capital"—a truly brilliant move!
Yu Zhanmo raised his finger and made a 'victory' gesture:
"Then he conquered the surrounding Qiang people and pacified all directions. It was practically a 'nationwide effort,' and the whole place was 'peaceful.' You tell me, isn't this leadership just like today's 'CEO,' acting like a 'national chief steward,' leading the tribe to prosperity?"
“Not only that,” Xiao Si blinked.
"Songtsen Gampo also embarked on cultural development, formulated laws, created a script, and pioneered the 'Tibetan cultural industry'! At that time, the 'font design' was probably just the 'national symbol' drawn with a pen."
Yu Zhanmo stretched out his arms:
"He also introduced Buddhism to Tibet, which is called 'religious influencer marketing'! Although there may not have been today's 'Internet Buddhism' back then, introducing Buddhism can be considered as introducing 'spiritual products' into the 'big market'!"
Look at Songtsen Gampo, he truly made the entire Tibetan economic system 'globalized'!
Little Si couldn't stop smiling:
"Moreover, Songtsen Gampo also arranged a marriage with the Tang Dynasty and established friendly relations with India, much like today's 'diplomatic alliance'!"
By cultivating relationships better than anyone else, the Tubo Dynasty gradually unified the entire Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the first half of the 7th century!
Yu Zhanmo lightly tapped the table, sighed deeply, and his eyes revealed complex emotions:
"These Tibetan kings and queens throughout history truly inherited the great achievements of their ancestors and achieved prosperity. Who could imagine that hundreds of years ago, their 'eating, drinking, and having fun' actually led to the great achievements of a dynasty? It was truly a kingdom of 'eating and drinking'..."
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly paused, his eyes narrowed, and he said in a low voice:
"Little Si, look! That rope that leads through the world—" He suddenly pointed to a faint light on the table, which was gradually becoming brighter, like a mysterious door leading to an unknown world.
Xiao Si frowned slightly, noticing an unusual fluctuation in the air, and asked in a low voice, "Is it time?"
Yu Zhanmo's expression was serious as he picked up the ginseng soup bowl, a faint smile playing on his lips as he gestured for Xiao Si to drink the ginseng soup.
"It's time, are you ready? We're going to see Li Bai!!"
Just as they were about to take that step, the light suddenly flashed, the entire tent seemed to shake, and the world before their eyes began to distort and deform.
The two exchanged a glance, their hearts suddenly racing. They heard ancient poems echoing softly in the distance, and the rope that seemed to be guiding them to an unpredictable era…