Guan Zhong

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Publish Date: 2001-12-05
Features: Guan Zhong, styled Yiyou and known as Zhong, was a prominent statesman in the early Spring and Autumn period. Appointed as a minister by Duke Heng of Qi, he was revered as "Zhongfu." This book, with concise text and vivid illustrations, showcases Guan Zhong's achievements in reforming Qi: dividing administrative regions and appointing officials, organizing military units based on the village structure of the Shi villages, establishing a talent selection system, advocating tax classification based on land quality, prioritizing the development of salt and iron industries, minting and managing currency, regulating supplies and prices, and promoting the accumulation of wealth through circulation of currency. These measures significantly boosted Qi's national strength; he also helped Duke Heng become a hegemon in the Spring and Autumn period by rallying under the slogan "Respecting the King and Expelling the Barbarians."