The Five Overlords of the Spring and Autumn Period

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"The Five Overlords of the Spring and Autumn Period" refers to the five leuds who successively established hegemonic system in the Spring and Autumn Period. There are four versions of the five overlords in the academic circle: one refers to Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, Duke Xiang of Song, Duke Mu of Qin and King Zhuang of Chu; another refers to Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, Duke Mu of Qin, King Zhuang of Chu, and King Helv of Wu; still another refers to Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, Duke Mu of Qin, King Helv of Wu and King Goujian of Yue; and the last version includes Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, Duke Mu of Qin, Duke Xiang of Song and King Fuchai of Wu.