jì 计
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The surname "Ji" has its origin: It is derived from a place name. King Wen of Zhou enfeoffed the descendants of Shaohao to the State of Ju, with its capital in Jijin, which is referred to as "Jiegen" in "Zuo Zhuan". Subsequently, they adopted "Ji" as their surname.
Famous Story
Ji Ran Xin Yan, styled Wenzi, was a native of Pushang, Kuiqiu during the Spring and Autumn Period. His birth and death dates are unknown. He was called Ji Ran because he was proficient in calculation. He once served in the state of Yue and presented ten strategies, including observing people's preferences, valuing the circulation of goods, advocating equality, and warning against stagnation. Yue adopted five of his strategies and became a hegemon in the Central Plains. Fan Li learned from him and amassed a huge fortune.
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