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1. Yi Yin
The minister of the Shang Dynasty, named Aheng, Yin Wei Official name. When talking about the name Zhi, Aheng is the official name (equivalent to the prime minister in later generations). There was an abandoned child found by the Xin family in a place called Kongsang. Because it was on the edge of the Yi River, he took Yi as his surname. Shang Tang married a daughter of the Xin family as a dowry concubine. At that time, Xia Jie was violent and cruel, abusing people's power and making people miserable. Yi Yin saw that Xia Dynasty was exhausted, so he used his superb cooking skills to get close to Shang Tang, and used "seasoning" as a metaphor for the principles of governing the country. He was highly appreciated by Shang Tang, and he was promoted to prime minister to comprehensively manage the national affairs. "Historical Records" says, "Yi Yin's name is A Heng. A Heng wanted to dry the soup but had no reason. She was a concubine of the Xin family who carried the tripod and talked about the soup with its taste, as well as the king's way." With the help of Yi Yin, Shang Tang began to grow in strength. Soon, Yi Yin suggested to Shang Tang to launch an army to attack Xia Jie. Tang united the troops of the princes to defeat Xia Jie's army in Yourongzhixu, captured Xia Jie alive in Mingtiao, and exiled Xia Jie to Nanchao. The Xia Dynasty was destroyed. , "Then the princes surrendered, Tang Nai practiced the throne of emperor, pacified the sea", and established the Shang Dynasty.
Shang Tang listened to Yi Yin's advice, worked hard to govern, and cared for the people. Loved by the people. After the death of Shang Tang, Yi Yin continued to assist Waibing and Zhongren in governing the country. After the death of Zhong Ren, Taijia, the direct grandson of Shang Tang, succeeded to the throne. For three years, he did not obey Tang's laws and became violent and unruly. Yiyin banished Taijia to Tonggong and personally served as regent to the princes. After Emperor Taijia lived in Tonggong for three years, he repented and blamed himself and turned good. So Yiyin welcomed Taijia back, returned power to him, and retired to his hometown. After Taijia returned to the throne, he cultivated virtue and loved the people, the princes returned to him, and the society was peaceful. Known as "Taizong" in history
After Yiyin's death, Diwoding (Taijia's son) was buried in Bo with the rites of the emperor. Mencius called him "the sage".
2. Jiang Taigong
Jiang Ziya, surname Jiang, Lu family, fame, courtesy name Ziya, nickname Feixiong, also known as Lu Shang. He was born in the late Shang Dynasty. His ancestor, Siyue Boyi, assisted Dayu in controlling floods and was granted the title of Lu, so he got the Lu family. Jiang Taigong was the founder of the State of Qi, the chief planner of King Wen of Zhou Dynasty, the supreme military commander of King Ke Yin of Shang Dynasty, the founding father of the Western Zhou Dynasty, the founder of Qi culture, and an outstanding strategist with long-lasting influence in ancient China. , military strategists and politicians. The classics of all dynasties have recognized his historical status. Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Military Affairs, and Zongheng all regarded him as a figure in their family, and he was respected as the "Grandmaster of Hundreds of Schools."
3. Guan Zhong
Guan Zhong (723 BC - about 645 BC), Han nationality, named Yiwu, also known as Jingzhong, courtesy name Zhong, was a famous political figure in Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period. Family and military strategist, he was born in Yingshang (now Yingshang, Anhui). Guan Zhong lost his father when he was young, his mother was still living in poverty, and he had to shoulder the burden of the family prematurely. In order to make ends meet, he entered into a business partnership with Bao Shuya and then joined the army. After arriving in Qi State, after many twists and turns, he was recommended by Bao Shuya and became the Qi State Shangqing (ie. Prime Minister), known as the "First Prime Minister of the Spring and Autumn Period", assisted Duke Huan of Qi to become the first overlord in the Spring and Autumn Period, so it is also said that "Guan Yiwu is in charge of scholars." Guan Zhong's remarks can be found in "Guoyu. Qiyu", and another book "Guanzi" has been handed down to the world.
4. Wu Zixu
Wu Zixu was a minister of the State of Wu in the late Spring and Autumn Period. A famous official, named Zixu, was originally from the Chu state. Have strategy and courage. His father, Wu She, was a senior official in the state of Chu, and he once served as a tutor to the prince of Chu. In the seventh year of King Ping of Chu (522 BC), King Ping of Chu believed the slander of his minister Fei Wuji, forced Prince Jian away, and killed Wu She and his eldest son Shang. Wu Zixu fled to Wu through Song, Zheng and other countries. He helped Helu assassinate King Liao of Wu and seize the throne. He was called as a traveler (an official position reserved for official pilgrimage) and participated in state affairs. He recommended the famous military strategist Sun Wu to serve as the king of Wu, and helped the king of Wu to organize the internal affairs and strengthen military preparations, making the country of Wu increasingly strong and prosperous. Starting from the third year of King Helu of Wu (512 BC), he led the Wu army to attack Chu and Yue many times and won many victories. In the sixth year, he commanded the Wu army to defeat the Chu army in Yuzhang (in today's Anhui) and captured Juchao. In the ninth year (506 BC), together with Sun Wu and King Wu, they decided on a strategy to defeat Chu. The Wu army conquered the Ying capital of Chu State in one fell swoop. Wu Zixu dug up the tomb of King Chu Ping and whipped three hundred corpses to avenge his father's murder. Later, Wu State defeated Yue State and Qi State one after another. King Wu Fu Chai went north to compete with the princes of the Central Plains for hegemony and became the overlord of one side.
5. Fan Li
Fan Li, named Shaobo, whose birth and death dates are unknown, was born in Wan, Chu State (now Nanyang, Henan Province) in the Spring and Autumn Period. A famous politician, military strategist and industrialist in the late Spring and Autumn Period. Later generations respectfully called him "Shang Sage". He came from a poor and humble background, but was erudite and talented. He knew and had a close relationship with Chu Wanling Wenzhong. Because they were dissatisfied with the political darkness of the Chu State at that time and non-nobles were not allowed to join the officialdom, they defected to the Yue State together and assisted Gou Jian of the Yue State.
He helped Gou Jian revitalize the Yue Kingdom and destroy the Wu Kingdom, averting the humiliation of Kuaiji. After becoming famous, he retreated bravely. He changed his name and surname to Gui Yi Zipi, changed his official uniform into white clothes, and left Gusu in the west with Xi Shi. He sailed around the five lakes in a small boat. Among them, roam among the seventy-two peaks. During this period, he became extremely rich in business three times and lost his family wealth three times. He named himself Tao Zhugong and was the originator of Confucian businessmen in my country. People around the world praise him as: "Loyalty to the country; wisdom to protect one's life; business to get rich and become famous all over the world."
6. Li Si
A native of Shangcai (now southwest of Shangcai, Henan) in the late Warring States period. Famous politicians, writers and calligraphers of the Qin Dynasty assisted Qin Shi Huang in unifying the world. Later, he became the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty and participated in formulating laws and unifying the system of carriage tracks, writing, and weights and measures. After the death of Qin Shihuang, he and Zhao Gao established their youngest son Hu Hai as the second emperor. Zhao Gao was jealous of him and killed him in the middle.
7. Zhang Liang
Zhang Liang (about 250 BC - 186 BC), courtesy name Zifang, was a statesman and military strategist in the early Han Dynasty, the founding father of the Western Han Dynasty, and was known in history as " One of the "Three Heroes of the Early Han Dynasty". So far, Lujiang in Anhui, Hanzhong in Shaanxi, Lankao and Zhangjiajie in Henan, Weishan County in Jining City in Shandong Province, etc. all say that there is Zhang Liang's tomb, making it difficult to tell whether it is true or false.
Zhang Liang was a counselor and minister in the late Qin and early Han dynasties, and his ancestors were prime ministers of Han Dynasty for five generations. After Qin destroyed Han, he sniped at Qin Shihuang at Bolangsha but missed. When he fled to Xiapi, he met Huang Shigong and obtained "Tai Gong's Art of War", which revealed his profound understanding of strategy and resourcefulness. During the Peasant War at the end of Qin Dynasty, he gathered people to join Liu Bang and became his main "think tank". During the Chu-Han War, he proposed strategies such as not establishing descendants of the Six Kingdoms, uniting Yingbo and Peng Yue, and reusing Han Xin. He also advocated pursuing Xiang Yu and annihilating the Chu army, laying a solid foundation for Liu Bang to complete the great cause of unification. Liu Bang said that he "planned the strategy and won the decisive victory." The famous saying "Thousands of Miles Away" has also been passed down for generations with Zhang Liang's witty planning, literary and military strategies. When the Han Dynasty was established, he was granted the title of Liuhou, and later he retired after achieving great success, and his reputation will last through the ages.
8. Zhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang (July 23, 181 - August 28, 234), courtesy name Kongming, nickname Wolong (also known as Fulong), Han nationality, Langyayang A native of Du (now Yinan County, Linyi City, Shandong Province), he was the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty and an outstanding statesman, strategist, inventor, and military strategist during the Three Kingdoms period. When he was alive, he was named Wuxiang Hou, posthumously named Zhongwu Hou. Later, in order to admire Zhuge Liang's military talents, the Eastern Jin Dynasty regime named him King Wuxing. His representative works include "The Former Teacher", "The Later Teacher", "The Book of Commandments", etc. Invented wooden cows and flowing horses, Kongming lanterns, etc. There is Wuhou Temple in Chengdu. In addition, the great poet Du Fu's famous poem "The Prime Minister of Shu" has been handed down from generation to generation.
9. Xu Maogong Xu Maogong
Xu Maogong (594~669): named for his world achievements, with the courtesy name Maogong. Later he was given the surname Li, and to avoid Li Shimin's taboo, he changed his name to Li Ji. Fox people (now northeast of Dongming, Shandong). At the age of 17, he followed Zhai Rang in the Wagang uprising. Wagang's army adopted his strategy and killed Zhang Xutuo. He repeatedly defeated Yu Wenhuaji and gained great prestige.
After the defeat of the Wagang Army, he returned to Tang Dynasty and was deeply appreciated by Li Yuan. Following Li Shimin, Wang Shichong made an emergency landing, defeated Dou Jiande, Liu Heitai and others, and moved to the left prison gate general. He also attacked and destroyed Fu Gong'er, who was rebelling against the Tang Dynasty, from Li Xiaogong. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he was appointed governor of Bingzhou. Later, he served as the general manager of the march to Tonghan Road and led the army to defeat the East Turkic Army in Baidao. Later, he conspired with Li Jing to take advantage of Eastern Turk Jieli Khan's unpreparedness, attack with fine cavalry, intercept him from behind, and annihilate his troops in Yinshan Mountain. Later, he defeated Xue Yantuo and the rest fled to Mobei. After being repeatedly defeated by the Tang army, Xue Yantuo asked to surrender. Xu Shiji was ordered to recruit Xue Yantuo's army to surrender. Eliminated the threats to the Tang Dynasty from the Eastern Turks and Xue Yantuo. Due to his meritorious service, Jin was granted the title of Duke of England.
He stationed in Bingzhou for 16 years and enforced orders and prohibitions. Li Shimin praised it as better than the Great Wall. After Li Shimin conquered Korea, he used his strategy to cross the Liao River and conquered Xuantu, Gaimou City and the important town of Liaodong. He also followed Li Shimin to capture Baiyan, Anshi and other cities. Because the weather was cold and food was running out, Li Shimin decided to retreat, and he and Li Daozong successfully completed the mission of the palace army.
After Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi came to the throne, he was awarded the title of Zuopushe, Sikong, and Prince Taishi. In 666, as the commander-in-chief, he conquered Goryeo again. The Tang army won a great victory and all Goryeo was pacified. He died in December 669.
The "New Book of Tang" says that he "planned his troops carefully and anticipated the enemy's changes, all in accordance with the opportunity. When he heard of good deeds from others, he would sigh with his hands. When he won, he would definitely give credit to his subordinates. If he got gold and silk, he would do everything he could. The scattered soldiers were selfless. However, they strictly adhered to the law, so they were used for their own purposes... When they were gone, they all shed tears."
Xu Shiji never hid his past. He often said: "I was young. The 12th and 3rd are scoundrels and thieves, killing everyone they meet; the 14th and 5th are thieves who find it difficult to be thieves and kill all those who are displeased; the 17th and 18th are good thieves who go into battle to kill people; at the age of 20, they become the generals of the world and use their troops to fight against the enemy. Save people from death.
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10. Liu Bowen
Liu Ji (July 1, 1311 - April 16, 1375), an ancient Chinese military strategist, named Bowen, posthumous title Wencheng, China A native of Qingtian (now Wencheng County), Zhejiang, he was a military strategist, politician and poet in the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties. He was familiar with classics, history, astronomy, and military art. He assisted Zhu Yuanzhang in completing his imperial career, creating the Ming Dynasty, and doing his best to maintain the stability of the country. Therefore, he became famous all over the world and was compared to Zhuge Wuhou by later generations. Zhu Yuanzhang repeatedly called Liu Ji: "My son." ”