Jiang Taigong is a great man, and his reputation is far-reaching. When Zhou Wenwang heard this, he personally prepared a generous visit. At his sincere request, Jiang Taigong came out to help him. However, after Zhou Wuwang's death, he did not hand over the important task of assisting Zhou Chengwang to Jiang Taigong, but to the Duke of Zhou. How did this happen?
Some people say that Jiang Ziya was not appointed because Jiang Ziya was too old, but in fact, Jiang Ziya was still very healthy at that time and lived until Zhou Chengwang died.
Choose the duke of Zhou instead of Jiang Taigong, Zhou Wuwang naturally has his ideas. Jiang Taigong was in charge of the military power in his early years, so he won the hearts of the people and became more powerful. Zhou Wuwang was afraid of Jiang Taigong's influence, fearing that he would stand on his own feet, but Jiang Taigong was afraid of causing national disaster and could not get rid of him.
Therefore, Zhou Wuwang consolidated the imperial power through marriage, so he married Jiang Taigong's daughter, made her queen, and sealed Jiang Taigong in the remote state of Qi, keeping him away from the political center.
Facts have proved that Zhou Wuwang's choice is correct. Duke Zhou tried his best to help him become king. He knows Zhou Wuwang's trust in himself. Zhou Wuwang chose him instead of Jiang Ziya, which is an affirmation of his ability and character. Therefore, he will do his best and will not let Zhou Wuwang down. During his reign, although he was in charge of power alone, he did not seize power, which made great contributions to the prosperity of the Zhou Dynasty.