Since Taigong founded the State of Qi, the State of Qi has attached great importance to the development of economy, the development of agriculture, mulberry, salt and fishing, and the founding of the country. After Guan Zhong became Qi Huangong, he joined the vassal states and conquered the world, ranking first among the five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period.
Jiang Mo in the Tian Dynasty, as the power to rejuvenate a great country, was second to none among the Seven Heroes in the Warring States Period, ranking first among the Seven Heroes. Mencius said that Qi Xuanwang "wants to expand its territory, go up to Qin Chu, go down to China, and care for the four foreigners." In order to accomplish this historical task, Qi Xuanwang further expanded the Jixia Academy, always listened to the opinions of people of insight, respected their personality, widely recruited talents and selected talents. With extraordinary wisdom and amazing courage, he attacked Wei and Yan, joined Han and Wei to attack Chu, and Wang Ye of Qi developed rapidly. ?
In 30 1 year BC, he died and ascended the throne, for the benefit of Qi and the country. At the beginning of Wang Min's accession to the throne, he was able to inherit the legacy of his ancestors, pursue the annexation of princes and unify the world, and take eclecticism and hard work as his important tasks. Therefore, the State of Qi maintained its position of being stronger than the rest of the world. He helped Korea control Chu, attacked Yan and destroyed Song, and joined forces to fight against Qin, so that Qiang Qin, which rose through Shang Yang's political reform at that time, was closed to the outside world for many years.
According to Records of the Historian Tianwan Zhongjing Shijia, in the thirty-sixth year of Qi Min, the State of Qin sent an envoy Wei Ran to the State of Qi to publicize the will of the King of Qin, honoring Qi Min as the "East Emperor" and Zhao Haoqi as the "West Emperor".
At that time, Qi had a vast territory, rich products, a large population and strong national strength, and the king hesitated. Just then, Su Dai came to Qi from Yan State and met Ji Min at the East Gate of Zhanghua. King Qi Min asked him, "Yes, sir, I have a question for you." ? Qin appointed me emperor. What do you think of this? "Su Dai replied," this question is too sudden. I hope your majesty will accept the request of special envoy Qin, but don't really want to be emperor.
Why? If Qin proclaimed himself emperor, the world would accept it. If the king proclaimed himself emperor, it would bring a lot of trouble. Besides, it is good or bad to give up the title of emperor in order to gain a good reputation. Zhao Haoqi, king of Qin, proclaimed himself emperor, and everyone disliked him. If you don't claim to be the emperor, everyone will support you. This is a great advantage. Imagine two emperors in the world. Does your Majesty think that all countries respect Qi or Qin? Say "respect Qin". Su Dai added: "If the king gave up the title of emperor, would everyone like Qi or Qin?" "Of course I love Qi and hate Qin.
Su Dai said, "The two emperors agreed to attack Zhao, and the rival attacked Song. Which is better?" Wang Min replied: "Naturally, it is going to cut the Song Dynasty." He also said, "Being emperor with Qin is the only thing in the world that respects Qin. Give up the emperor, the world loves Qi and hates Qin. It's better to attack Zhao than to attack you, so I advise you to give up your imperial title in order to gain the trust of the world.