Every winter was bitterly cold, and many people would pass away.
Even princes and lords whose power overshadowed the world and who possessed wealth and rank had no privileges before death.
"The King of Jiaodong has passed away."
"His posthumous title shall be Ai.
The court shall extend its grace to his five sons, making them King of Jiaodong, King of Jiaxi, King of Zidong, King of Jinan, and King of Jibei. Each king shall govern his own state."
The death of the nominal King of Jiaodong, who was in truth the King of Qi, stirred few ripples.
But another truly great figure of long standing had passed away in Qi Land: Lü Cheng, the Duke of Qi!
This feudal lord, active since the final years of Qin, had lived a truly legendary life. For a king of a different surname to have made it this far was rare indeed.
When the news reached Chang'an, it naturally caused a tremendous stir.
"In years past, Duke Cheng of Qi voluntarily requested the reduction of his royal rank, displaying noble character and integrity rarely seen in this world. Now that the Duke of Qi has passed away, he should be posthumously invested as king to honor his virtue.
Since the final years of Qin, the Duke of Qi helped destroy Tyrannical Qin, fought bloody battles against Xiang Yu, and assisted Gaozu in securing the realm. His military achievements were outstanding, and his renown spread far and wide. He should receive the posthumous title Wei to recognize his achievements.
The Duke of Qi's ancestors founded their state in Qi Land, and it endured for a thousand years before ending at the hands of Tyrannical Qin. The Duke of Qi restored his state and rebuilt its Altars of State. The Explanation of Posthumous Titles