In the long river of history, there are often some moments that can determine the fate of a nation. In the land of China during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, a shocking change was quietly staged - the three families were divided. This event not only marked the end of the Jin Kingdom, but also laid the foundation for the later Warring States Seven Heroes. And in this reshuffle of power, the originally inconspicuous Wei State rose rapidly like a dark horse and became a generation of overlords.
Before the division of the three Jin families, the Jin State was one of the five hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, with strong national power and vast territory. However, as time passed, the internal contradictions of the Jin State became more and more acute, which eventually led to the country's **. The three families of Zhao, Wei, and Han united and divided the territory of the Jin state, thus forming three independent states. In the process, although Wei acquired a certain amount of land and resources, its strength was not superior compared to Zhao and Korea.
However, history is always full of uncertainties. The reason why Wei was able to quickly rise from a not powerful country to a hegemon in a short period of time can be analyzed from the following aspects.
First of all, Wei's geographical location provided it with a natural strategic advantage. Wei is located in the northwest of the Central Plains, bordering the Yellow River to the east, the Qinling Mountains to the west, the Central Plains to the south, and the Yellow River to the north. Such a geographical location allowed Wei to not only effectively defend against the intrusion of foreign enemies, but also to attack surrounding countries at any time. In addition, the Wei state also controlled important transportation arteries, such as the Kunshan Pass, which gave the Wei state an advantageous position both in the first and militarily.
Second, the political reforms of Wei provided a solid foundation for its rise. Under the leadership of Wei Wenhou, the de facto ruler of Wei, Wei underwent a series of far-reaching reforms. The most famous of these is Li Kui's reforms, including the implementation of the rule of law, the reward of agricultural warfare, and the implementation of the system of equalizing land. These reforms greatly improved the national strength of Wei and the combat effectiveness of the army, and laid a solid foundation for the expansion of Wei.
Moreover, the military strength of Wei should not be underestimated. Under the leadership of the famous general Wu Qi, the army of Wei underwent strict training and reform, which made Wei's military strength increase rapidly. Wu Qi's military talent and study of the art of war enabled the Wei state to win many battles on the battlefield and constantly expand its territory.
Finally, the cultural development of the Wei state was also one of the important factors in its rise. With the support of Wei Wenhou, Wei attracted a large number of talents, such as Zi Xia, a student of Confucius, and Shang Ying, a representative of Legalism, whose arrival greatly promoted the development of Wei culture and provided intellectual support for Wei's politics and military.