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China in the Eastern Zhou: Spring and Autumn

Tides of History

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The lord of a state reflects on the history of his ancestors, the struggles they faced, and the decline of his state due to ambition and competition among officials. He longs for a return to the ancient ways and regrets not being able to eliminate the hereditary officials, while also mentioning the demise of the western Joe and the beginning of the spring and autumn period in China's history.

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