In history, "Guan Baozhi" was often used to describe the profound friendship between Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya. Later generations also often used this idiom to describe the good relationship between the two. The relationship between Duke Huan of Qi and Guan Zhong is very magical, or in other words, their meeting was an unexpected arrangement. Guan Zhong did not expect that he would become friends with his political opponents, and Duke Huan of Qi did not expect that his tolerance and giving up would lead to his dominance.

Guan Zhong, named Yiwu, courtesy name Zhong, posthumous title Jing, known as Guanzi in history, was born in Yingshang. He was a statesman and philosopher in the Spring and Autumn Period, a descendant of King Mu of Zhou, and was honored as the "First Prime Minister of the Spring and Autumn Period." ". "The Analects of Confucius", "Historical Records", "Guanzi", "Zuo Zhuan", "Guan Zhongzhuan", etc. all have a large number of records about Guan Zhong. He has multiple identities. He is both a shrewd businessman and an outstanding politician. He is also a retainer of Prince Jiu. It can be said that the prosperity of Qi is inseparable from Guan Zhong. Prince Xiaobai is also Duke Huan of Qi. He is the grandson of Jiang Taigong. He was born in a huge family. As King Xiang of Qi who ruled Qi State, perhaps Jiang Xiaobai's birth did not attract much attention from him, but It just so happens that this youngest son is enough to rewrite the fate of Qi. One is the supreme prince, and the other is an ordinary commoner. What kind of story will happen when these two people meet?

Before talking about the story of Duke Huan of Qi and Guan Zhong, we should also mention Guan Zhong’s good friend Bao Shuya. Bao Shuya and Guan Zhong were good friends. They did business together and joined the army together. Bao Shuya took great care of Guan Zhong and defended Guan Zhong at all times. No matter what Guan Zhong did, Bao Shuya could stand in Guan Zhong's position and consider for him. As a result, the two maintained a friendly relationship until they each became involved in political affairs. Bao Shuya has a good reputation in history. He is loyal, open-minded, and hates evil. This character easily makes the world like him. However, as one of the protagonists in the history of "Qi Huangong's Struggle for Hegemony", Bao Shuya's most admirable aspect does not end there. At that time, the political situation in Qi State was very tense. After Qi Xianggong died in a civil strife in the palace, the two princes, Xiaobai and Jiu, competed for the throne. Young Master Xiaobai’s teacher was Bao Shuya, and Young Master Jiu’s teacher was Guan Zhong.

Although the two have their own affairs, they are still very good friends in life. After the death of Duke Xiang of Qi, the young masters Xiaobai and Jiu followed their teachers' advice and fled to the State of Ju and the other to the State of Lu. It stands to reason that after the death of Duke Xiang of Qi, Prince Jiu naturally became the new king, but Bao Shuya didn't think so. He saw the potential of Prince Xiaobai and the political power behind him. Not long after Gongsun Wuzhi took charge of the country, he was ostracized by everyone and quickly stepped aside from the position of king. The position of king of Qi became vacant again. Therefore, everyone focused their attention on Young Master Jiu and Young Master Xiaobai. A competition for the throne began. Messengers from both sides chased each other and rushed back to the country to succeed to the throne.

Guan Zhong, who was assisting Young Master Jiu, had a plan in mind during the pursuit. Instead of chasing with his life like this, it would be better to kill Duke Huan of Qi in the middle, so that Young Master Jiu would not have any future troubles, so Guan Zhong brought thirty carriages and bows and arrows to ambush at the place where he must pass to reach Qi. When Prince Xiaobai's carriage approached, he drew his bow and waited for the best opportunity. Finally, the opportunity came, and Guan Zhong shot an arrow. The arrow shot out and hit Xiaobai, Duke Huan of Qi. Xiaobai let out a scream and rolled down from the carriage. Bao Shuya helped him forward in panic. After carefully checking Xiaobai's injuries, he found that the arrow only hit Xiaobai's belt. There was no serious injury, so the young master Xiaobai pretended to be seriously injured and pretended to be dead. Bao Shuya accompanied him to act out the scene, and he used the trick to make a sad look. When Guan Zhong saw it, he thought Xiaobai was dead, so he This news was told to Prince Jiu. When Prince Jiu was happy, he slowed down his march and held a banquet to celebrate the victory. Prince Xiaobai had already arrived in Qi and became the king of Qi.

Having children should be like Sun Zhongmou, and making friends should be like Bao Shuya. The audience should have died, but because of Bao Shuya's recommendation, Prince Xiaobai forgave him and appointed Guan Zhong as prime minister. Guan Zhong played an indispensable role in the prosperity of the Qi State. He supported Qi Huan Gong to "unify the nine princes", "unify the world", and "respect the king and reject the barbarians". With his support, Qi Huan Gong created a rare stability in the Central Plains since the unification of the Zhou Dynasty. unity situation.