Dynasties of ChinaWarring States periodEastern Zhou royal family
King LieJi Xi
Reign 375–369 BCE
In the seventh year of his reign, South Korea destroyed Zheng and moved its capital to Xinzheng; it is said that when King Lie died, Qi Weiwang came after him, and the Zhou Dynasty reprimanded him and was insulted.
IBiography
- Reign
- 6 years
- Order of accession
- Ruler #8 · Eastern Zhou royal family
- Life dates
- ?–369 BCE
- Titles
- Posthumous title: King Lie
Ji Xi was the son of King An and reigned for seven years. There are very few historical records of the royal family itself. In the year when he came to the throne, Han Aihou attacked and destroyed the Zheng State and moved the capital to Xinzheng. In 370 BC, when Wei Wuhou died, the Wei State fell into civil strife due to the succession dispute. The allied forces of Han and Zhao took the opportunity to attack Wei. According to the "Warring States Period Policy", when King Lie died, all the princes came to mourn, but Qi Weiwang arrived last. The Zhou people blamed him, and Qi Weiwang became furious and cursed, "I am a mother and a maidservant." The dignity of the emperor was gone.
IITimeline
During the reign · 375–369 BCE
MilitaryHan Mie Zheng
Han Aihou attacked and destroyed Zheng State and moved the capital from Yangdi to Xinzheng, the old capital of Zheng State. The Zheng State, which had been established for more than 400 years since Zheng Huangong was enfeoffed, was destroyed.
Lasting legacyThe ruins of the ancient city of Zhenghan are located in present-day Xinzheng City, Henan Province. The remains of the city wall still exist and it is a national key cultural relic protection unit.
MilitaryBattle of Zhuze
When Wei Wuhou died, Prince Feng and Gong Zhongxu competed for the throne. Han and Zhao took the opportunity to attack Wei, defeated the Wei army in Zhuoze, and besieged Prince Feng. Han and Zhao had different opinions on how to deal with Wei, so they each withdrew their troops, and Feng succeeded to the throne as Wei Huiwang.
DiplomacyScreaming and maidservant
According to the "Warring States Period Policy", when King Lie passed away, all the princes came to mourn, and Qi Weiwang arrived last. The Zhou Dynasty sent someone to rebuke him, and Qi Weiwang became furious and cursed, "I'm sorry, but my mother is a maidservant." This matter is not consistent with the date range of Qi Weiwang's reign, or it may be exaggerated by lobbyists.