Why did the Four Childes of Warring States keep public servants, and why didn't modern people do so?

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the heroes competed for hegemony and wars continued all the year round. In such troubled times, the importance of talents is prominent. Most of these men and women are talented people, including counselors, lobbyists, assassins, bodyguards and so on. The ministers of the vassal States recruited talents, supported the masses and expanded their power.

It is precisely for this purpose that the "Four Childes of Warring States", who are famous for cultivating scholars, paid tribute to the virtuous corporal, recruited talented people and attracted talents from various vassal States to serve him. And these masters can really share their worries and solve problems at critical times.

Xiang of Qin heard that he was very talented, so he was appointed as the monarch of Qin. However, because he is the son of Qi, Xiang of Qin distrusts him and listens to rumors to kill him. One of Tian Wen's doormen will steal things in dog skin, and the other will imitate the cock crow. With the help of these two men, Tian Wen survived. This story was later derived from the allusion "a chicken calls a dog to steal".

During the Battle of Handan, Zhao Sheng of Ping Yuanjun wanted to choose 20 talented people from his own public guests and go to Chu with him to help. Zhao Sheng chose 19, and he couldn't choose the right one any more. One of his customers is Mao Sui. He thinks he can complete the task, so he stands up and recommends himself. When he arrived in Chu, Mao Sui used his ingenuity to force the king of Chu to send troops to help Zhao and Zhao Sheng. This is the story of self-recommendation in history.

2. A symbol of wealth and status.

Menke was a symbol of the wealth and status of the nobles at that time, and it cost a lot of money to raise Menke. The more customers a doctor has, the more money he has. It is a special scenery that the powerful doctor Qing goes out, and the horses and chariots follow each other and embrace each other from left to right.

Retaining public servants became a fashion in the upper class at that time. Others keep them, but if you don't, you will be eliminated. After Lv Buwei, a businessman, became prime minister, he followed the example of "Four Childes of the Warring States" in order to keep his followers. He recruited talents from various vassal States and gave them generous treatment. At most, there were more than 3000 people. After Lao Ai became rich, he also began to train scholars. At that time, Dr. Qing liked to keep customers, similar to the rich people who like to drive famous cars, wear watches and buy brand-name bags now, all to satisfy vanity.

There are many famous customers in history. For example, Shang Yang was a guest of Uncle Cuo in Wei, Jing Ke was a guest of Yan Taizi Dan, and Lin Xiangru, Li Si and others were also guests. So, who are these people?

A considerable number of people in the public are eating and drinking. Being a guest of Dr. Qing, paying for food and clothing, and enjoying privileges in society by relying on the reputation of the host attracted many people to make up for it. Ed used to be a guest of Lv Buwei. At that time, Lao Ai didn't have any big ambitions, just wanted to mix food and drink. Later, Lao Ai's talent was discovered and he became a powerful minister in the State of Qin.

Of course, there are also many people with real talents and practical learning in the public. These people are ambitious. They assist their masters and give them advice, hoping to be reused and realize their ambitions. Being a doorman is also a ladder for many people to progress. People who raise public servants are all noble ministers from all corners of the country, most of whom have power and influence, and can even influence the political affairs of a country. Many talented people want to achieve something, but they can't, so they will be honored guests. If it can be recognized by the owner, it will be recommended to the monarch and entrusted with a heavy responsibility.

Lin Xiangru used to be Miao Xian's guest. After Miao Xian's recommendation, he was reused by Zhao Huiwen. Later, Lin Xiangru returned to Zhao intact and safeguarded the interests of Zhao. At Mianchi's meeting, Qin Zhisheng was the king of Qi, saving Zhao's face.

Reese used to be a janitor in Lv Buwei. Lv Buwei appreciated Lisi's talent and made him a Langguan, which enabled Lisi to get close to Ying Zheng, the king of Qin. After being appreciated by Ying Zheng, he was appointed as a guest of honor. Later, Li Si helped the King of Qin unify China and became the prime minister of the Qin Empire, leaving his name in history.

Many civil servants are loyal people with backbone. The king of Qin relieved Lv Buwei of his post as prime minister and sent him back to the fief. Lv Buwei's 3,000 tourists did not fall apart because of the decline of their owners. But followed Lv Buwei to Luoyang.

After Zhi Bo, a doctor of the State of Jin, was killed, his head was also made into a wine vessel by Zhao Wuxu. Zhi Bo's favorite pupil, Yu Rang, tried to avenge his master, but failed to assassinate Zhao Wuxu several times. Zhao Wuxu thinks that Yu Rang is a honest man and can't bear to kill him. Jade let request to assassinate Zhao Wuxu's clothes, instead of Zhao Wuxu, to avenge his master. Zhao Wuxu agreed, and Yu rang stabbed Zhao Wuxu's clothes with his sword and committed suicide. Yurang, later Zhuan Xu and Jing Ke all gave their lives for gratitude, and they were loyal subjects among the public.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, it was actually a transaction for aristocratic doctors to support the public. The two use each other and get what they need. The host kept his guests so that they could help him. When the doorman gets the benefits of his master, he works for the master, and some people are even willing to give their lives in return. Generally speaking, the relationship between Qing Dafu and the public is similar to the current employment relationship.

Later, it was banned by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and then it existed intermittently. Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties completely disappeared, and Ming Dynasty almost disappeared.