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Guan Zhong

Type Figure Region Qi Time c. -723–-645 Also known as Yiwu、Zhong、Guanzi

Guan Zhong (c. 723–645 BCE) was a Qi statesman and reformer of the Spring and Autumn period who helped Duke Huan of Qi become the era's first hegemon…

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  1. c. -723–-685Yingshang · Fuyang CityGuan Zhong came from Yingshang, was poor in his youth, and was close friends with Bao Shuya. He once served Prince Jiu; during Qi's internal strife he and Bao Shuya served rival masters, but after Prince Xiaobai took the throne as Duke Huan, he was pardoned and promoted at Bao Shuya's strong recommendation.
  2. c. -685–-645Linzi · Zibo CityGuan Zhong served as chancellor of Qi for nearly forty years, reorganizing the state by separating scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, establishing state salt and iron monopolies, reforming the military system and household registration, enriching the state and strengthening the army. Diplomatically he upheld the king and repelled the barbarians, gathering the lords at Kuiqiu and helping Duke Huan of Qi establish himself as the first hegemon of the Spring and Autumn period.

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