A Collection of Paintings: Stories of Famous Figures in Chinese History - The Duke of Zhou

Author: Shu Yun, Guan Qingliu, et al. Written by: Shu Yun, Guan Qingliu. Illustrated by: Guan Qingliu
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: The Duke of Zhou was a founding hero of the Zhou Dynasty and a statesman in the early Zhou period. This book presents the achievements of the Duke of Zhou in clear and concise text accompanied by vivid illustrations:
- Assisted King Wu in defeating the Shang Dynasty; appointed as Grand Minister after King Wu ascended the throne.
- Became regent for the young King Cheng after King Wu's death.
- Led military campaigns to suppress rebellions led by Guan Shu, Cai Shu, Wu Geng, and Eastern tribes.
- Conducted large-scale enfeoffment of vassals and established the eastern capital, Luoyi (modern-day Luoyang, Henan).
- Provided effective guidance and education to King Cheng as his teacher and protector.
- Established the patriarchal system and created institutional frameworks.
- Proposed the idea of "revering virtue and protecting the people," advocating "promoting virtue and exercising caution in punishment."
- Engaged in social education.
- Some of his writings and collected works were later compiled into the "Six Classics," contributing to the preservation, dissemination, and formation of traditional Chinese culture.