We know that surnames are the most important thing for anyone, both in ancient times and in modern times. This is a sign that accompanies a person's life, and the original origin of the surname is based on the "Heavenly Dao", and the worship of totems and ancestors is generated. It gradually evolved into a sign of family kinship. The son's surname with the father is the most basic way of inheritance.
Many friends who have read the novel "Fengshen Yanyi" or have spent relevant history. Ji Chang will not be too unfamiliar with the character of Ji Chang, who was born in 1152 BC and can be said to be the founder of the Zhou Dynasty. At the same time, it is also an early generation of Ming emperors in Chinese history. The I Ching, the source of classical Chinese culture, was written by Ji Chang, the King of Zhou Wen.
Even Confucius admired Ji Chang, who was diligent in political affairs during his reign, attached importance to the development of agricultural production, and respected capable people and corporals. The "History of Zhou Benji" records: "Ji Chang obeyed the work of Hou Ji and Gong Liu, followed the laws of his ancestors Gu Gong and his father Ji Li, and advocated "Benevolence, Respect for the Elderly, Kindness and Kindness, and Courtesy of the Sages." ”
In the "Fengshen Yanyi", King Jichang of Zhou Wen had a hundred sons. However, there are seventeen historical records that can be verified, of which the most well-known ones are probably Bo Yikao and Ji Fa. Boyikao was the eldest son of King Jichang of Zhouwen, and boyikao's fate was rather bleak, and when King Wen of Zhou was imprisoned by King Huan, Boyikao took a hostage in Yin Shang and drove for King Huan.
King Huan later cooked and killed Boyikao and gave him meat soup to King Wen of Zhou. Under the pressure of the situation, King Wen of Zhou had to pretend to be stupid and eat it. But in the end, we know that King Wen of Zhou, who endured humiliation and burden, overthrew the tyrannical rule of the Shang Dynasty and established the Zhou Dynasty. Although He died, he also made his own contribution.
The second son, Ji Fa, was the heir of Ji Chang, and around 1050 BC, King Wen of Zhou died, and Ji Fa succeeded to the throne as King Wu. Many people may have some doubts when they see this, is it true that King Wen of Zhou's eldest son Bo Yikao was not his own child? And Zhou Wu Wang Ji Fa is? Otherwise, why is it not even the same surname?
In fact, his full name should be called Ji Bo Yi Kao, or the original name of Bo Yi Kao should be called "Ji Kao", and the "Bo" in the name is actually a kind of ranking statement, that is, the meaning of the family leader. For example, Ji Fa is often referred to as "Zhongfa", and "Zhong" means the second eldest.
There are two theories about the origin of the word "邑", one is to indicate the identity of his son, and the other is to indicate that he held such an official position at that time. Therefore, it is called Bo Yi Kao in combination.
The reason why Bo Yi kao did not add a surname is because his father Ji Chang is also the eldest in the family, if the son is still called Ji Bo Yi Kao, then many people will think that this person is the boss of the family when they see it, which will cause some unnecessary misunderstandings.
Whether in the novel "Fengshen Yanyi" or in the records of the main history, the image of Bo Yikao is very positive. Even more than Ji Fa, Bo Yikao, as a shizi, has received strict cultivation since childhood, not only has both talents and appearances, but also has excellent character. Be courteous and filial to your parents, and be courteous to corporals. And with the courage of great courage, the spirit of seeing death as a homecoming. Ben was the perfect heir chosen by Ji Chang, the King of Zhou Wen, but in the end he was killed by King Huan, which was a pity.