Jiang Ziya (about 1156 BC - about 1017 BC), whose surname is Jiang, Lu family, given name is Shang, and is also known as Feixiong. . A military strategist at the end of the Shang Dynasty and the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, he was the founding monarch of Qi.

After Jiang Ziya assisted the King of Western Zhou Dynasty, he was called "Tai Gong Wang", commonly known as Tai Gong. In the early years of the Western Zhou Dynasty, he was named "Taishi" (name of military officer) by King Wen of Zhou Dynasty and was respected as "Master Shangfu".

Jiang Ziya was the founder of Qi, King Wen of Zhou introduced business, King Wu was the chief planner and supreme military commander in defeating Zhou, and the founding father of the Western Zhou Dynasty. He was also the founder of Qi culture and a great figure in ancient China. An outstanding strategist, military strategist and statesman with long-lasting influence.

His historical status has been recognized in the classics of all dynasties. Confucianism, Legalism, Military Affairs, and Zongheng all regard him as a figure in their family, and he is respected as the "Grandmaster of Hundreds of Schools." Jiang Ziya assisted King Wu in defeating Zhou, and the Zhou soldiers were defeated in the Battle of Muye. King Zhou went on stage and burned himself to death. From then on, Shang fell to Zhou Li.

Jiang Taigong Fishing:

Jiang Taigong Fishing is a historical legend that happened in the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Shang Zhou was tyrannical, and King Wen of Zhou was determined to overthrow the tyranny. Grand Duke Jiang Ziya was ordered by his master to go down to the lower world to help King Wen. But Jiang Ziya felt that since he was half a hundred years old and had no friendship with King Wen, it would be difficult for him to be appreciated by King Wen.

So on his way back to the capital, King Wen fished on one side of the river with a straight hook without bait. As we all know, fish hooks are curved, but Jiang Ziya used a straight hook (which can’t actually be called a hook) and did not use bait, and caught a lot of fish.

King Wen saw this and thought he was a strange person, so he took the initiative to talk to him and found that he was really a useful talent, so he recruited him into his account. Later Jiang Ziya helped King Wen and his son overthrow the rule of Shang Zhou and establish the Zhou Dynasty. Afterword: Jiang Taigong fishes - those who wish to take the bait.

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The story of Jiang Taigong and King Wen of Zhou:

King Wen of Zhou was named Xi Chang, and he was a Xibohou under King Zhou of Shang Dynasty. In the Qishan area. Seeing that King Zhou was dishonest, he decided to raise an army to rebel. However, he felt that he lacked a thoughtful and strategic assistant around him, so he searched carefully for talents.

It was a beautiful early spring, and King Wen of Zhou took his civil and military entourage to the Wei River for fun. The flowers are red, willows are green, spring grass is sprouting, and the scenery is pleasant. When King Wen was happy, he suddenly heard a clear singing voice coming from a distance.

"I, Cao, was originally a traveler from across the sea. I never listened to the sounds of the subjugation of my country. I chased the roaring waves every day and sang loudly. I watched the stars at night and fished alone. Fishing alone is not as wide as the sky and the earth. I grow old and look down at the sky and the earth." Listen to that. The lyrics contain the meaning that the Shang Dynasty is about to perish, the world must change, and the hermits hide away from the world and are free.

King Wen was greatly surprised and ordered his people to find the singers. When he saw that those people were fishermen, he asked: "What song are you singing and who made it up?" The fishermen replied : "We are fishermen and illiterate, how can we compose songs?

This is an old man named Lu Shang who sings these songs every day by fishing on the Wei River. He sings these songs every day, and we Once you're familiar with it, you can sing it too." After hearing this, King Wen secretly admired the old fishing man and decided to visit him in person.

King Wen and his entourage walked along the stream for more than a mile, and saw an old man with white hair sitting firmly by the river fishing. King Wen had already walked up to him, and saw that the old man was still paying attention, as if there was no one else around. King Wen looked at the old man's fishing rod, which was really strange.

There is a straight hook tied to a long line, and there is no bait on the hook. What is even more strange is that the fishing rod is raised upward, and the hook is suspended three feet above the water. How can you fish like this? What did you get?

King Wen bowed and bowed to the old man. Lu Shangcai held the fishing rod and said, "Who is here?" King Wen said, "I am Xibo Himchang. I went hunting today. I heard that you are a wise man, so I came here to visit you." Lu Shang didn't even turn his head.

Said: "You are out hunting and enjoying the scenery, not really here to visit the wise. Besides, I am just an old man fishing. I am already eighty years old. What else do you want to do? Fame? I'm afraid it will hinder your enjoyment. Please go back." After saying that, he put away the fishing rod and walked into the reeds.

When King Wen saw that the old man was arrogant and self-respecting in front of him, he felt that Lu Shang was a man of extraordinary magnanimity, and thought to himself, blame me for not being respectful enough. I should ask him solemnly, how can I take him away on a safari?

So King Wen went back and fasted for three days. On the fourth day, I came to Xixi with civil and military officials and drivers. At this time, Lu Shang was still sitting by the river, singing a song he had made up. The song sang: "Short pole and long line guard the Feng River. You know this mechanism and which one."

Only fishing for the king and his ministers, Why are you looking for fish in the water?" It turned out that Lu Shang had already seen clearly that Corporal Wen Wang Lixian was very graceful, and wanted to come out to assist him. Now, King Wen comes again for the second time, and Lu Shang's ambition is about to be realized.

When King Wen saw Lu Shang, he quickly saluted and greeted him. Lu Shang hurriedly responded. The two came to Lu Shang's hut and discussed major world affairs. Here, King Shengwen asked: "Now King Zhou is unruly and the people are agitated. I am determined to raise an army to defeat Zhou and establish a stable country. Can you help me?"

Lu Shang said: "The old minister is not talented. But I have seen through the world's situation and am determined to do something good for the people of the world. I am not fishing in the Wei River, but I just want to catch a wise monarch.

I visited you twice. I will sacrifice my life to serve the king." Lu Shang then analyzed the situation in the world and advised King Wen to make further progress to accumulate strength and win the hearts of the people to wait for the opportunity.

King Wen was very happy after hearing this and asked Lu Shang to get in the car and take him back to his mansion. After that, Lu Shang served as a military advisor for King Wen and King Wu successively. Lü Shang played a big role in King Wu's victory in defeating Zhou and peacefully pacifying the world and establishing the Western Zhou Dynasty.

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