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Duke Yin

Duke Yin, Year 2

Chapter 2

In the second year, in spring, the Duke of Lu met with the Rong people at Qian.

In summer, in the fifth month, the people of Ju invaded Xiang.

Wuhai led an army and invaded Ji.

In autumn, in the eighth month, on the day of Gengchen, the Duke of Lu made a covenant with the Rong at Tang.

In the ninth month, Lieliu of Ji arrived to welcome the Duke of Lu’s daughter (Bo Ji).

In winter, in the tenth month, Bo Ji was married to the state of Ji.

Zibo of Ji made a covenant with the Viscount of Ju at Mi.

In the twelfth month, on the day of Yimao, the wife Zishi died.

The people of Zheng attacked Wei.

In the second year, in spring, the Duke of Lu met with the Rong at Qian to renew the friendly relations established during the time of Duke Hui. The Rong requested a covenant, but the Duke of Lu declined.

The Viscount of Ju married a woman from Xiang. Xiang Jiang (the woman from Xiang) was ill at ease in Ju and returned to Xiang. In summer, the people of Ju invaded Xiang and brought Xiang Jiang back to Ju.

Sikong Wuhai invaded Ji, and Feiqinfu overcame Ji.

The Rong requested a covenant. In autumn, a covenant was made at Tang, again establishing friendly relations with the Rong.

In the ninth month, Lieliu of Ji arrived to welcome the Duke of Lu’s daughter (Bo Ji). This was a high minister coming on behalf of the ruler to welcome the bride.

In winter, Zibo of Ji made a covenant with the Viscount of Ju at Mi, for the sake of Lu.

The people of Zheng attacked Wei, to punish the rebellion of Gongsun Hua.