Qi Diao's ancestor: Seven Carved Kai. Qi Diao is a tribe differentiated from Duke Wu of Zhou Dynasty, and its members are named after the tribe, called Qi Diao. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Lu created many works, many of which were disciples of Confucius. Among the seventy-two sages of Confucius, one is called Qi Diaokai, and his name is Zi Ruo. He is knowledgeable. Confucius advised him to be an official, but Qi Diaokai said modestly, "His own talent is not enough to govern the world." Confucius did not blame him, but was happy for him. His descendants took Qi Diao as their surname and Qidiaokai as their ancestors of Qi Diao. Later, Qi Diao's compound surname was simplified to a single surname, Qi's.
Second, migration distribution.
(Omitted) Qi Diao's surname is not in the top 100 among 100 surnames in Chinese mainland and Taiwan Province provinces. When Qi Diao first appeared, it was a professional title, which was the ancient name of those painters and decorators. Their descendants take their surnames from the names of their ancestors' occupations or skills, which is called Qi Diao. Qi Diao is a descendant of Taibo, the founding monarch of the State of Wu in Zhou Dynasty. Lu in the Spring and Autumn Period was a place where nobles gathered. Lu also produced many, many of whom were disciples of Confucius. It can be seen that this clan moved from Wu to Lu for many years. The descendants of these people take Qi Diao as their surname. Qi Diao's surname is the most popular surname in Yibin County, which is mainly distributed in Pu 'an, Hengjiang, Shuanglong, Long Fu and other areas, and has this surname in Yibin City and Yibin County. Later, it became the surname of Qi. Qi Diao's surnames are Cai Jun, Wang Ju (equivalent to runan county, Henan) and Lujun (equivalent to Qufu, Shandong).
Third, historical celebrities.
Seven Carvings: The word Ruo, also known as the late Spring and Autumn Period, was a native of Lu, a native of Cai, and a disciple of Confucius. He is modest, self-respecting and well-read. His theory is reasonable and popular. He is younger than Confucius 1 1 years old, and Confucius treats him almost like a brother. At that time, Confucius students and Mozi often had disputes. Once Mozi said that Qi Diaokai was disabled. Confucius retorted, but morality is not disabled at all. It can be seen that it is very protective for the seven carved kai. Qi Diao Kai is learned and can handle affairs. According to. Interpretation of Confucius' Family Disciples says that he "learned the Book of History and was unhappy for the official". Confucius once asked him to be an official, saying, "The tooth of the son can be an official, and the time will pass." He replied "I can't believe it" and said he didn't want to be an official. Confucius was very happy after hearing this. In the twenty-seventh year of Tang Kaiyuan (739), "Xi Bo" was posthumously sealed. In the second year of Xiangfu in Song Dynasty (1009), "Pingyuhou" was sealed. In the 9th year of Jiajing in Ming Dynasty (1530), it was renamed as "Saint Qi Diao's Son".