The surname or non-descendants of Yanhuang may be descendants of Chiyou
My surname is Qi, not a descendant of Yan and Huang! "
Emperor Yan said:"Speaking of the origin of the Chinese nation, we must start with the Yellow Emperor. In ancient times, there was a leader who was brave and good at war, and he was called'God of War'Chiyou. Today, if you have the surnames Chi, Li, Zou, and Tu, it is likely that there will be descendants of Chiyou. So, which god is Chiyou? What is his relationship with Emperor Yan and Emperor Huangdi? Why did some of his descendants keep his surname? Without further ado, let's follow the river of time and take a look at these exciting years.
Surname first: the long history of the Chinese past.
Chinese surnames date back to ancient times. It is recorded that in the era of ancient tribal clans, all members of a clan had the same surname. As the clan grew, surnames were gradually established to distinguish the clans. It can be said that surnames are witnesses of the long history of the Chinese nation, passed down from generation to generation, and have become an inseparable part of our nation.
Each person's surname is like a unique seal that represents their family history. When we introduce ourselves, we always mention our last name first. It describes the origin of our lineage. There is even a special sense of closeness between people with extremely similar surnames.
As the collective historical memory of the Chinese nation, surnames also reflect the cultural characteristics of China's historical respect for this system. The existence of surnames helps to maintain the patriarchal order, promote traditional virtues, and ensure the inheritance and development of Chinese civilization in the long history. It is not only a norm, but also a bond that binds the Chinese nation through the long course of history.
The second is Chiyou: the wise and warlike leader of the Jiuli tribe.
In the southern part of the Yellow River Valley, there lived a large tribe of nine clans, called"Jiuli"。This tribe was very united and powerful, and was very famous in the Central Plains region at that time.
Legend has it that he was the leader of the Jiuli Chiyou tribe. Chiyou was originally the brother of the emperor, and in order to compete for the position of leader, Chiyou decided to set up his own door and migrated south, engaged in farming and cattle raising.
Stern and wealthy, Chiyou led the Jiuli tribe in agriculture, mining, smelting, and foundry, while training warriors and building a powerful army. Under his leadership, the Jiuli tribe grew stronger and became a new force in the Central Plains.
Qi Jiguang was not only distinguished by military talent, but also attached great importance to economic development, encouraging the people of Jiuli to reclaim the desert and bringing in more productive grain crops from the south. He also organized the people to develop copper, tin and other metal resources in the mountainous areas, vigorously develop the smelting industry, and produce ** for the army. Under his rule, the Jiuli people not only had a strong army, but also a developed economy and a prosperous life for the people.
In addition, Chiyou has 81 brother tribes, each of which is made up of a chief. Eighty-one tribes formed an alliance with the Jiuli tribe, which could be said to be an incomparably powerful force at that time. With this strong backing, Chi You dared to fight with Emperor Yan.
The third time, the battle between Chiyou and Emperor Yan was a succession of victories.
After the Jiuli tribe flourished, Chiyou sent troops to attack the Yandi tribe many times, and the two sides clashed many times. In 2108 BCE, Chiyou finally couldn't hold back and officially declared war on Emperor Yan, and the two armies fought fiercely at Tushan.
The war ended in Chiyou's victory. According to the Huainanzi, Chiyou defeated Emperor Yan's army in the first encounter. Since then, the two sides have met seven times, and Chiyou has won. And the Yandi tribe"The nine meetings before and after were all in the north and could not be won"。
The reason why the Jiu Lebanon coalition army was able to win consecutive battles was that it was first well-equipped, and secondly, its tactics were correct. The army commanded by Qi Jiguang carried it out"Chariot battles"Tactical, well-trained soldiers are able to use two-wheeled combat vehicles. This highly mobile chariot posed a great threat to the Yan army, which still used infantry at that time.
Qi Jiguang also showed strong command ability in special operations. He skillfully uses the flexibility of the tank to launch a quick attack against the enemy's weak points. Qi Jiguang also often used tactics such as deception to confuse the enemy, often destroying one of the flanks of Emperor Yan's army in one fell swoop.
Emperor Yan's army was shattered and demoralized under the continuous attacks of Chiyou. In desperation, Emperor Yan decided to ask Chi You, the Yellow Emperor, for help. In order to protect himself, Emperor Yan did not hesitate to join forces with his old rival Chiyou to resist Chiyou's invasion.
Fourth, some of Chiyou's descendants continue to use his surname.
After the Battle of Tushan, Chiyou was killed in battle, and the Jiuli tribe disintegrated. However, Chiyou's descendants did not disappear, and many of them chose to migrate to the interior of the Central Plains.
They deliberately kept Chiyou's clan bloodline instead of keeping their own surname. Among them, the surname Qi is the most direct surname, and the surnames Li, Zou, and Tu are also descendants of Chiyou.
They chose to keep the Chi surname because of the respect and pride these descendants have for their ancestors. They didn't want to give up this unique symbol because it tied them to the bloodline of their ancient ancestors, the Jiuli clan. This affection has been passed down from generation to generation, allowing the surname Chi to continue.
The surname Chi is rare these days, but the surnames Li, Zou and Tu are still common. In Chizhou, the ancient Jiuli people may still be thriving. Whenever they hear the origin of their surname, they are proud of the legendary experience of their ancestors.
Fifth, the historical status of the pool cannot be overlooked.
In short, Chiyou is a legendary figure in the early days of the Chinese nation. He rose in a corner of Yuzhou and led the Jiuli tribe to dominate the Central Plains for a time. Although he failed to defeat the Yanhuang coalition in the end, his descendants will pass on this history and let the Chiyou surname continue.
Today, when we talk about the origin of the Chinese nation, we cannot limit ourselves to the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor. Chiyou and his Jiuli tribe also made a unique contribution to the development of ancient Chinese civilization. People with surnames such as Chiyou, Li, Zou, and Tu are likely to be the distant ancestors of Chiyou.
The appearance of Chi You, a historical figure, illustrates the complexity and diversity of the origin of the Chinese nation. In ancient China, there was no tribe that could represent Chinese civilization. As one scholar noted,"To say that Chinese culture is the culture of the Yellow Emperor or the culture of the Yan Emperor is a bit narrow-minded"。
Looking back at history, we need to further broaden our horizons and look at the different clans of ancient times with an understanding eye. Only in this way can we have a more comprehensive understanding of the process of the formation of the Chinese nation. This is also of positive significance for enhancing national self-confidence.