Zhou Mu Wang and Liubo

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Xiangqi Stories

Zhou Mu Wang and Liubo (Click Here for Artwork)

Zhou Mu Wang, the fifth king of the Zhou Dynasty sent an expedition army to the west and defeated Quan Rong. He exiled part of the followers of Quan Rong to Tai Yuan and built a road to the north west. In the 17th year of Zhou Mu Wang's reign, he paid a visit to the Kun Lun Mountain via Shaanxi, Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang. His chauffeur Zhao Fu prepared the best eight horses and chariots for him. At the peak of Kun Lum Mountain, he became the guest of Xi Wangmu (possibly a local female tribal leader). Mu Wang and Xi Wangmu enjoyed each other's company at Yao Ci. When it's time came for Mu Wang to leave, Xi Wangmu urged Mu Wang repeatedly to visit her again. Unfortunately, Mu Wang soon died after he returned to his kingdom, and never had the opportunity to pay Xi Wangmu another visit. Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty wrote a poem on this, 'Sitting by the window of Yao Ci; Wangmu's sad song could be heard daily. Thirty thousand miles can Mu Wang's horses travel; why didn't he pay her a visit?'

Aside from Mu Wang's love story with Xi Wangmu, he was known as one of the earliest historical figures who played the game of Liubo (a game that evolved into Xiangqi). Shi Ji recorded as follows, Mu Wang and Jin Gong 'played the game for three days before the game was decided. Cao Zhi of the Han - Wei period, portrayed Mu Wang as playing Liubo against a fairy at the peak of Tai Shan Mountain.

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