The Spring and Autumn Period was an important period in Chinese history, and it was also an era of war and change in Chinese history. During this period, seven powerful vassal states appeared, which were called"Spring and Autumn Seven Kingdoms".。The seven countries are:Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Qin. Their rise and fall have had a profound impact on Chinese history. Let's take a look at these seven countries!
1.Qi country
Qi was a large country in the Spring and Autumn Period, and its land area and population ranked first among the Seven Kingdoms of the Spring and Autumn Period. The rise of the state of Qi can be traced back to the 11th century BC, when the Zhou dynasty was established and the state of Qi was made a marquis. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Qi gradually became a powerful state by reforming politics, developing the economy, and expanding its territory. Duke Huan of Qi was a famous monarch of Qi, and during his reign he implemented a series of reform policies, which greatly enhanced the national strength of Qi.
2.State of Chu
The state of Chu was a large southern country in the Spring and Autumn Period, and its territorial scope covered what is now Hubei, Hunan, Anhui and other places. The rise of the state of Chu dates back to the 7th century BC, when the state began to gradually expand its territory and develop into a state with a large territory and a large population. King Zhuang of Chu was a famous monarch of the Chu State, and during his reign, he implemented a series of reform policies, which greatly enhanced the national strength of the Chu State.
3.Yan Guo
Yan was a large northern country in the Spring and Autumn Period, and its territory covered what is now Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin and other places. The rise of the Yan state can be traced back to the 11th century BC, when the Yan state was made a marquis. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Yan gradually became a powerful state by developing its economy and expanding its territory. King Yan Zhao was a famous monarch of Yan State, and during his reign, he implemented a series of reform policies, which greatly enhanced the national strength of Yan State.
4.South Korea
Korea was a small country during the Spring and Autumn period, with a small territorial scope, but it was one of the most shrewd and strategic of the Seven Kingdoms. The rise of Korea can be traced back to the 8th century BC, when Korea gradually developed through alliances and diplomacy with major powers. South Korea has high achievements in politics and culture, and its "Han Feizi" school has an important influence in the Spring and Autumn Period.
5.Zhao Guo
The state of Zhao was one of the great powers of the Spring and Autumn Period, and its territory covered what is now Shanxi, Hebei and other places. The rise of the state of Zhao dates back to the 8th century BC, when the state of Zhao was made a marquis. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Zhao gradually became a powerful state by developing its economy and expanding its territory. King Wuling of Zhao was a famous monarch of Zhao, and during his reign he implemented a series of reform policies, which greatly strengthened Zhao's national power.
6.Wei State
Wei was one of the great powers of the Spring and Autumn Period, and its territory covered what is now Henan, Shandong and other places. The rise of the Wei state can be traced back to the 7th century BC, when the Wei state began to gradually expand its territory and develop into a state with a large territory and a large population. Marquis Wen of Wei was a famous monarch of Wei, and during his reign he implemented a series of reform policies, which greatly strengthened the national power of Wei.
7.State of Qin
The state of Qin was a small western state during the Spring and Autumn period, and its territory was smaller. However, the state of Qin gradually rose to prominence in the late Spring and Autumn period, becoming a country with a large territory and a large population. Qin Mugong was a famous monarch of Qin, and during his reign he implemented a series of reform policies, which greatly strengthened Qin's national power. The state of Qin became one of the important powers during the Warring States period and eventually unified China.