When did the Duke of Zhou's crusade take place, and what preparations did he make for it?

When did the Duke of Zhou crusade take place? The Eastern Expedition of the Duke of Zhou took place from 1042 BC to 1040 BC. Ji Dan, Duke of Zhou, fought to consolidate the rule of Zhou Dynasty, pacify the rebellion of Sangong and Wu Geng, and conquer the eastern countries. According to records, after Zhou Wuwang's death, 13 years old succeeded to the throne, and Duke Zhou assisted him in governing the country. However, Zhou Wuwang's younger brothers, Guan Shu, Cai Shu and Huo Shu, refused to accept it, so they made a rumor that the Duke of Zhou wanted to usurp the throne, made peace with Wu Geng, the son of Zhou Wang, contacted a group of Shang nobles, and incited several tribes in Dongyi to unite against the Qing Dynasty, which was called the Three Prisons Rebellion in history.

Facing the hostile forces at home and abroad, Zhou Gongdan decided to make an expedition to the East.

So, what did Duke Zhou do for his crusade?

In order to organize the Eastern Expedition Army to launch a counter-insurgency war, Duke Zhou first painstakingly explained to Taihe that his regency was for the sake of the royal family, and said: I didn't avoid the difficult times and presided over government affairs because I was worried that the world would betray the Zhou Dynasty.

Otherwise, I have no face to repay King Tai, King Ji and King Wen. The three kings have been worried about the world for a long time, and now they have achieved something. King Wu left us prematurely, and he became king at such a young age. I did it to make Zhou Wang Cai Chao.

So Jiang Ziya and Zhao Gong didn't listen to rumors, and the unity within the Zhou Dynasty was strengthened. Later, the Duke of Zhou asked Zhao Gong to stay in Haojiang to handle the rear government affairs; Grant Qi Huangong Jiang Ziya the right to counterinsurgency; He spread the news all over the world, contacted and mobilized local governors, and personally led the division to crusade against rebels in the autumn of the first year of Zhou Chengwang.

At the divination ceremony before the expedition, the Duke of Zhou said to the courtiers. He said: As soon as the Yin people regained some strength, they wanted to take advantage of our internal chaos and rise up to revolt. Take back their lost power and say that they "have a chance to restore their old business!" Trying to make us their country again. This is daydreaming! I tell you, there are a group of people in the Yin people who are willing to come out and help us. With their help, we will be able to quell the rebellion and maintain the achievements of King Wen and King Wu. He also said: The reason why our Zhou Bangbang is prosperous is only the blessing of God, and we are under the destiny. I did another divination for this expedition. Divination shows that God will help us again. This is the majesty of God. No one can go against it. You should obey God's will and help me accomplish this great cause. Duke Zhou's words were recorded by historians, which is the imperial edict in the history books.

Duke Zhou's crusade to the East occupies an important position in the history of the founding of the Western Zhou Dynasty. This was the biggest military action after the conquest of King Wu, which suppressed the rebellion of the remnants of the Shang dynasty and consolidated the rule of the Zhou dynasty.