The ancestor of the Zhao State Fei Chang

Mondo History Updated on 2024-01-19

Fei Chang, an important figure on the occasion of Xia Shang. In the dark years of Xia Wei**, Fei Chang, as a minister, showed admirable qualities. He was worried about the future of the Xia dynasty, especially the growing discontent among the populace. Fei Chang no longer chose to remain silent, and risked being executed, and repeatedly advised Xia Wei to change his extravagant behavior and reduce taxes in order to slow down the intensification of class contradictions and try to reverse the decline of the Xia Dynasty. However, Xia Wei not only ignored him, but also regarded Fei Chang as a usurper and secretly ordered his arrest. After learning the news, Fei Chang had no choice but to flee to the Shang Kingdom, which attracted the world's heroes at that time.

In Shangguo, Fei Chang did not give up, but chose to support justice. He became Shang Tang's right-hand man, assisting Shang Tang in destroying the Xia and winning a key victory in Anyi Town, Yuncheng, Shandong Province today. This victory had a profound impact on the course of history. Fei Chang's wisdom and bravery allowed him to rise from adversity and usher in a new era.

Faychang's story teaches us that even in the face of setbacks and adversity, we should not give up easily. No matter what the situation is, we should uphold our faith and courage and continue to pursue justice and truth. Only in this way can you carve out your own path in the torrent of fate.

Looking back on Fei Chang's life, due to his outstanding merits, he was made a prince by Shang Tang and given the surname Ying, becoming the ancestor of the Zhao State during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

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