The continuous archaeological discoveries have provided important materials for the reconstruction of the history of the State of Zeng, and offer an excellent perspective for studying the transmission, fragmentation, and reconstruction of historical memory. The “disappearance” of the Zeng State in traditional historical records was largely caused by the differing viewpoints of the recorders. Following King Zhao’s southern expedition, the historical narrative of the State of Zeng underwent a significant interruption. Additionally, the defeats suffered by both Zeng and Chu from the Spring and Autumn period onward are notably absent from bronze inscriptions, indicating a selective approach to historical documentation in these inscriptions. The bronze inscriptions of the Zeng State during the Spring and Autumn period were primarily aimed at recounting ancestral deeds, thereby contributing to the partial reconstruction of historical memory. The royal family’s genealogical memory similarly reflected the broader trend of tracing lineage back to distant ancestors, a common practice during this period.
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BULLETIN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE LITERATURE NATIONAL CHENGCHI UNIVERSITY NO.42
