1, background and strength of Qi Huangong.
Jiang is a promising monarch of Qi State. During the reign of his father Qi Xianggong, domestic politics was chaotic, but Xiaobai stood out from the chaos and showed his wisdom and leadership. After he succeeded to the throne, he actively reformed internal affairs, strengthened centralization and enhanced the comprehensive strength of the country.
2. Qi Huangong's reform and policy.
During the reign of Qi Huangong, a series of reforms were carried out, the most famous of which was to reduce taxes according to the quality of land. Such a policy not only encourages farmers' enthusiasm for production, but also increases the national tax revenue. In addition, he also carried out a series of military reforms to enhance the military strength of Qi.
3. Qi Huangong's diplomatic strategy.
Qi Huangong also has a unique diplomatic strategy. He put forward the slogan of respecting the king and resisting foreign countries, that is, respecting the authority of the Zhou royal family and resisting the invasion of foreign countries around him. This strategy made Qi gain a high reputation among the vassal states and strengthened its influence on other vassal states.
Qi Henggong's anecdotes and allusions
1, Guan zhongbai term
Bao assisted Childe, and Guan Zhong assisted Childe Nine. When Childe Xiaobai and Miyako returned to Qi for the throne, Qi Huangong was ambushed by Guan Zhong when he returned to Qi, and was shot by an arrow with a hook. Childe Xiaobai feigned death to escape. After that, he first became the monarch, namely Qi Huangong.
Originally, he wanted to kill Guan Zhong, but under Bao's persuasion, he chose to appoint Guan Zhong, who returned from Shandong in the name of hatred. Later, Qi Huangong appointed Guan Zhong as the prime minister. With Guan Zhong's assistance, Qi Huangong carried out a series of reforms on Qi, thus enhancing its comprehensive strength and speeding up its hegemony.
2. An old horse knows the way
In the 23rd year of Huan Gong (663 BC), Shanrong invaded Yan State. With the help of Yan, Qi Huangong led an army to attack Shanrong and drove Shanrong to Solitary Bamboo.
At that time, Guan Zhong and Peng Ji followed Qi Huangong. They sent troops in spring and returned in winter, but they got lost on the way back. Guan Zhong suggested that you can find your way back with the help of an old horse. So he chose the old horse and let go of the reins. Everyone followed the old horse and finally found the way.