A joke between princes

The hegemony in the Spring and Autumn Period is also a battle of wits and courage in history. After Qi Huangong took the lead, the Five Overlords in the Spring and Autumn Period were silent for some time. Until the death of Qi Huangong, the struggle for hegemony between vassal states began again. Among the contending vassal states, Song is impressive. Song kingdom also joined the ranks of hegemony, trying to strengthen the country with good omen, but it was like a flash in the pan and became a joke of the warring States period. Why is this? In fact, Song did not have the capital to dominate, and there were many internal contradictions. Coupled with the unfavorable geographical position of Song Dynasty, failure is inevitable.

1, the leadership is incompetent and goes its own way.

After Qi Huangong's death, Song Xianggong was tempted by power and wanted to seize the hegemony of Qi Huangong in the Spring and Autumn Period. Song Xianggong had no military talent and decadent ideas. His tactics are all from ancient books, and they are copied, and there is no flexibility at all. Not only that, he didn't listen to Sima's advice, which led to Song Jun's fiasco and Chu's victory. In fact, Song Xianggong wanted to compete for hegemony, which was supported by only a few people in the Song Dynasty and opposed by many courtiers. Song Xianggong went his own way, got no support and lacked fighting spirit. How could he win?

2. The geographical position of Song State is unfavorable and it is not suitable for hegemony.

Song's territory is not large, and it is surrounded by other countries, which is not conducive to defense. The territory of the Song Dynasty was also dominated by plains and hills, which was not suitable for war at all. It is difficult for a small country to seek hegemony, not to mention it does not meet the conditions of geographical location.

3. Song State has no hegemonic capital and is isolated.

Song State is a remnant of Shang Dynasty. After Zhou Wuwang destroyed the Shang Dynasty, the prince of Shang Zhouwang became the monarch of the Song State, so other vassal states were on guard against the Song State. It is impossible for Song State to win the support of Zhou Dynasty. Apart from helping Hong Xiao of Qi to become the monarch of Qi, the State of Song made no other achievements. Song has never won a battle since claiming to be emperor, and even a small country can't conquer it, let alone a big country. Moreover, Chu defeated Song, and Song became a joke completely. Therefore, it is very important to live in harmony with the right people at the right time during the war.