佛祖歷代通載 3.57

3.57

(Gengzi) King Xi, Huqi (son of King Zhuang; also named Li), ruled for five years. ○ The Five Hegemons arose in succession. (Zhongyongzi said: "A hegemon is one who borrows authority; he uses awe and penalties to secure governance, ensuring that benevolence and righteousness do not submerge. Both Qin and Han followed the way of the hegemon. As for those called the Five Hegemons in the Spring and Autumn: The Zuo Tradition states: 'Duke Huan of Qi assembled the feudal lords nine times and brought all under Heaven under one correct rule.' Confucius called him the foremost of the Five Hegemons. ○ Duke Wen of Jin summoned the Son of Heaven to Heyang and held court with the feudal lords. ○ Duke Mu of Qin, having attacked Zheng and suffered defeat at Xiao, repented of his errors and cultivated virtue. ○ Duke Xiang of Song held the covenant at Lushang, seeking the leadership of the feudal lords from Chu, and the people of Chu granted it. ○ King Zhuang of Chu led the feudal lords to attack Chen and enthroned Duke Ling of Chen, and all the feudal lords submitted.")