Duke Huan of Qi was one of the most famous overlords in China’s Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC). He became the ruler of the State of Qi at a young age. He was open‑minded and willing to accept good advice. He appointed a wise prime minister named Guan Zhong and trusted him fully.…
This article tells the tragic life of Xin Qiji, a patriotic poet‑general of the Southern Song. A brave warrior who fought the Jin in the north, he later offered wise invasion strategies that were ignored. Forced into retirement, he wrote powerful poems of sorrow and unfulfilled ambition. His life reflects the pain of loyal…
by Han Fei Guan Zhong and Xi Peng followed Duke Huan of Qi on a campaign against Guzhu.
by Han Fei The people of Qi loved extravagant burials. Silk and fabrics were all used for grave clothes and shrouds, while timber was exhausted for inner and outer coffins.
Zhuge Liang (181–234 CE) was a preeminent statesman and military strategist of the Shu Han state during the Three Kingdoms period. His courtesy name was Kongming, and he was born in Yangdu, Langya Commandery (in present-day Yinan County, Shandong).
Zilu said, “Duke Huan of Qi killed Prince Jiu; Shao Hu died for him, but Guan Zhong did not.” He added, “Was he not humane?”The Master replied, “It was through Guan Zhong’s efforts that Duke Huan convened the feudal lords nine times without resorting to war chariots. Wasn’t he humane! Wasn’t he humane!”
The Master said, “Duke Wen of Jin was crafty but not upright; Duke Huan of Qi was upright but not crafty.”