You have a new message from an ancient treasure.
This imposing richly ornamented figure hides a secret that only the wise can interpret.
This national treasure tells of two young hearts beating in unison and of a state remaining true to its aspirations.
At sunset, three thousand years ago, two youths watched their shadows lengthening.
One of them would build a city that prospers to this day; the other would forge a bronze vessel that has survived a dozen dynasties.
Their fathers had fought together to establish a new dynasty — Zhou.
One of the young people was the new king — Cheng of Zhou; the other was He — his cousin.
The new king was ten years old when he ascended the throne, but he was fortunate because he had the support of his uncle — the Duke of Zhou, a man later praised by Confucius himself for his statesmanship.
Following the last wishes of the old king, King Cheng moved his capital the three hundred kilometers from Xi'an to Luoyang.
The young He shared the new Kings vision.
