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Gongsun Chou asked Mencius, “If you should hold the power of government in Qi, could you achieve great deeds like Guan Zhong and Yanzi?”
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Brief: This article recounts the Battle of Changshao (684 BCE) between the states of Qi and Lu. It details how Duke Huan of Qi, ignoring Guan Zhong’s advice, launched an invasion to prove his strength. Facing the formidable Qi army, Duke Zhuang of Lu appointed the commoner Cao Gui as commander. The narrative highlights…
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Brief: This article explores the legendary “Guan-Bao friendship” between Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya, a bond that shaped the rise of the State of Qi. It details their early partnership, where Bao Shuya’s generosity and understanding shielded Guan Zhong from accusations of greed and cowardice. The narrative pivots on the race for the Qi…
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3.22 The Master said, “Guan Zhong was in reality a man of very narrow capacities.”