Why did Qi Weiwang and Wei Huiwang run to Tengzhou, Shandong Province, to be king of each other?

Because Qi was powerful at that time, Wei wanted to be king but didn't dare to be independent. Both countries were afraid of being the target of public criticism, so they joined hands to claim the king. Out of common interests, the two countries formed an alliance, which is the famous "Xuzhou Wang Xiang" incident. Next, I will talk about my views on this matter from the following three aspects:

First of all, from the background of the times, there were many vassal states in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, but everyone was still afraid of Zhou Wang, afraid to be the king directly, afraid to become the target of public criticism, and afraid of being destroyed by the allied forces of other countries. At that time, Qin, Chu, Zhao, Qi, Yan, Han, Song, Lu, Yue and many other vassal States were eyeing up. Everyone wanted to be king, but no one dared to be a bird. Therefore, Qi and Wei put aside their differences for common interests and unite as one.

Combined with the present situation, Chu and Qi were both relatively powerful countries at that time. If Qi is king alone, it will be attacked by Chu, so bringing other countries into the alliance will also enhance its own strength. It's a bit like telling relatives and friends when people get married. Tell the world that they are kings. Moreover, at that time, they were concerned about the king of Chu, who was the only overlord, and the rise of other vassal States would directly affect Chu.

Finally, let's talk about the influence of this incident, and let's talk about the fact that Xuzhou is king. Once we started, the vassal states followed suit and claimed the title of king. At the moment, it is estimated that the king of Chu is angry but helpless. He can destroy a country, but not all the vassal States. This incident also marks the loss of Zhou's dominant position, and it is no longer an era of "holding the emperor to make the princes". During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the situation in various countries gradually widened.

The above is my opinion on this matter, I hope to adopt it ~