1. The word "respecting the king and resisting foreigners" comes from the biography of the Spring and Autumn Ram, which records such a historical event: being killed by a dog Rong, Prince Zhou Yijiu ascended the throne as a new king. At the same time, Qin Xianggong, a vassal state, was made a vassal state by Wang Ping for his meritorious service in escorting him. However, the Western Zhou Dynasty could not suppress all the vassals by itself, so King Ping moved the capital to Luoyi (now Luoyang), which was a historic eastward movement of King Ping.
Second, since then, various governors have competed for hegemony in the world. Among them, Qi Huangong is one of the outstanding overlords. He appointed Guan Zhong to carry out reforms, which greatly increased the national strength of Qi State and became the first overlord in the Spring and Autumn Period. Under his leadership, the vassal States moved closer to Qi State and supported each other, forming an alliance headed by Qi State.
Third, during this period, "respecting the king and rejecting foreign countries" became the slogan of various governors. On the surface, they claim to respect the authority of Zhou Wang, but in fact they want to dominate. At the same time, some vassal States will unite against powerful enemies in order to enhance their own strength. The formation of this alliance not only reflects the interdependence between vassal States, but also shows the strategies they adopted in the struggle for hegemony.
Fourthly, the slogan of respecting the king and resisting foreigners was of great political significance at that time. First of all, it emphasized the authority of the king of Zhou, so that all the princes did not dare to make mistakes easily in the process of hegemony. Secondly, it aroused the national consciousness of governors from all walks of life, making them more United and resisting foreign enemies together. Finally, this slogan has also become an excuse for various governors to compete for the world, making them more confident in the war.
Historical significance of vassal hegemony
1. The hegemony of the vassal states promoted the development of China's history and made great progress in politics, economy and culture.
2. The hegemony of feudal lords also promoted ethnic integration and deepened exchanges and integration among ethnic groups. In addition, the hegemony of vassals also promoted the development of centralization and laid the foundation for the reunification of China.
3. The hegemony of warlords has also left a rich cultural tradition and historical heritage for the history of China, which is of great significance for us to understand the history and culture of China.