The Spring and Autumn period is an important period in Chinese history, usually referred to as 770 BC to 476 BC. This period is named after the historical work "Spring and Autumn" compiled by Confucius, which records the history of the state of Lu from the first year of Lu Yin (722 BC) to the fourteenth year of Lu Ai (481 BC).
The main characteristics of the Spring and Autumn period include: Princely struggle for hegemony: The Zhou royal family declined, and the vassal states competed for hegemony. Cultural prosperity: numerous schools of thought emerged, such as Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, etc. Military reforms: Various countries have carried out military reforms, such as the reform of the management of the Qi State and the reform of the Zhao Dun of the Jin State. Economic and technological progress: Iron tools were used, and agriculture, crafts, and commerce developed significantly.
