The Study Of JunLi In The Book Of Songs

The book of songs is related closely to the culture of rite,and it is a reliable document to study the ritual system of the zhou dynasty.Use the book of songs to investigate the rites of war,the rites of hunting,the rites of archery and the system of feeding horses and their military significance combining with other ancient books and some unearthed documents.The rites of war prescribed the rules and orders in the war.During the whole process of the war,the troop's all behaviors are supposed to conform to the rites.The war began to have a civilized character,at the same time rites ensured the control of the emperor and his management of the army.During the period of national stability and peace,military training was carried out with the rites of hunting and the rites of archery.On the one hand,it was used to show the strength of the army to frighten the leud.On the other hand,it was used to ensure the military strength of the country to prepare for war.As important fighting tools in ancient wars,horses also required reasonable breeding and training systems.Only having well-trained soldiers,strong horses which easy to be tamed could guarantee the victory of wars.The military ceremony embodies the principle and order of military activities in Zhou dynasty,contains the mentality of longing for victory and stability,and reflects the political idea and cultural spirit advocated by the rulers.The emperor in Zhou dynasty inherited the view of destiny in Shang dynasty,and promoted " the destiny decided by God",a variety of military activities are comply with destiny.They also use sacrifice to pray the victory,which is a way to declare the justice of the war.At the same time emperor's virtue was combined with country's destiny.The philosophy of divinity began to transform to the philosophy of human nature.As for the war,people support the war with justice.It would be better if emperor's troop can defeat the enemy without fighting because of emperor's virtue.If fighting is inevitable,all actions in the war must obey the military rites.In this situation,militarism in Zhou dynasty contain the virtue,which corresponde with the political concept.From its essence,military rites is a method to steady the society and consolidate the dominion.