1, there is a saying: In Shang Dynasty, Li Zheng, a descendant of Hao Tao, was an official in North Korea, but he was executed for offending Shang Zhouwang. When his wife Qihe fled with her son Li Zhen, she survived by eating plums. She dared not say Li, so she changed her surname to Li.
During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, Li Zheng's wife Qi and her family fled with their young son Li Zhen. Qihe's family was originally from Chen State (now Huaiyang, Henan Province), and wanted to escape back to her family, but she was afraid of bringing trouble to her family, so she fled to the west of Henan Province. When we arrived at Houyi Market in yi river Valley in western Henan, mother and son were hungry and exhausted, and this area was deserted. Fortunately, Qi Heshi found some "Mu Zi" in a nearby tree, so they picked them and ate them. The mother and son saved their lives by eating wild fruits.
Then, they went to eastern Henan and settled in Guxian (now the east of Lu Yi, Henan), which is not too far from Huaiyang. In order to be grateful for saving his life, to avoid the rebels' pursuit, and because Li and he are common, He Zizhen began to change Li's name to Li's. (There is also a Li in the south, and a Lin after Yin Bigan in Shang Dynasty. )
Another way of saying it is: According to historical records, there was no Li before the Zhou Dynasty. Because I have a surname Li, a son, and a descendant of Li Zhen, Li is named after his ancestors, and Li and Li are homophones. Apparently, Li began to call himself by his surname in Li Er.
Ancient celebrities
I. Pre-Qin Dynasty
1, Li Bing: a famous expert in water conservancy engineering in Qin during the Warring States Period. He once presided over the construction of Dujiangyan water conservancy project.
2. Li Kui: the founder of Legalism, a famous politician of Wei in the early Warring States Period. Code occupies a very important position in the history of ancient Chinese law.
3. Li Mu: Zhao was a famous strategist at the end of the Warring States Period. One of the four famous soldiers in the Warring States Period.
Second, Qin
1, Lisi: During the Warring States Period, he was born in Shangcai (now Shangcai, Henan Province) and was the prime minister of Qin. A famous politician, calligrapher and writer, he is known as "one phase through the ages".
2. Li Xin: A famous general of Qin during the Warring States Period.
Third, the Han Dynasty
1, Li Guang: a famous soldier in the Western Han Dynasty, a native of Longxi (now Qin 'an County, Tianshui City, Gansu Province), participated in many wars against Xiongnu, and was famous for his bravery and superb archery. When the right Beiping was the satrap, the Xiongnu dared not attack for several years and called him "General Fei". Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "the king can't beat the bully" and "the general can't beat Li".
2. Li Ling, whose real name is Shao Qing, was born in Ji Cheng, Longxi (now Qin 'an, Tianshui City, Gansu Province), and was the grandson of the famous Li Guang. A famous soldier in the Western Han Dynasty, defeated and surrendered to Xiongnu.
3. Li Guangli: General of Han Dynasty.
4. Li Tong: The founding hero of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the 28th general of Yuntai, ranked second. Because of her outstanding achievements, she married Princess Liu Boji, the sister of Emperor Guangwu, a famous heroine.
5. Li Jue: a native of northern Liangzhou, one of the heroes in the Three Kingdoms period at the end of Han Dynasty. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the warlord and minister of Liangzhou held Xian Di hostage and ruled for four years.
Fourth, the three countries
1, Li Dian: the 2nd founder of Cao Cao Temple1. He once teamed up with Zhang Liao to kill 800 soldiers and defeated hundreds of military forces of Sun Quan. Both Cao Cao and Cao Pi attach great importance to him. He understands the righteousness deeply, advocates elegance and has the demeanor of an elder.
2. Li Deng (date of birth and death to be determined): a famous phonologist of Wei in the Three Kingdoms period. Ren Zuo school order. He has written ten volumes of Phonology, which distinguishes the pronunciation of words with five tones: Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng and Yu, and has not yet separated the rhymes. This is the earliest rhyme book.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) Jin Dynasty
1, Li Mi: a writer in the Western Jin Dynasty. Chen Qingbiao, written with filial piety, is touching and has been widely read by people for thousands of years, with far-reaching influence.
2. Li Chong: A famous writer, literary critic, bibliographer and calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
3. Li Jue: the founder of Xiliang regime in the Sixteen Kingdoms period, a native of Ji Cheng (now Qin 'an County, Tianshui City, Gansu Province). Politicians and writers. He has written many books, such as Narrative Records Fu, Huai Shu Fu and Big Uncle Fu Rong.
4. Li Xin: Emperor Xiliang in the Sixteen Kingdoms Period.
5. Li Xun: Born in Ji Cheng, Longxi (now Qin 'an, Gansu), the son of Li Xun, the military king of Xiliang, the brother of Li Xin, the queen of Xiliang, and the monarch of Xiliang during the Sixteen Kingdoms period.
6. Li Xiong: Founder of the Han Dynasty in the Sixteen Kingdoms Period.
Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-surname Li