King Wen: Virtuous Ruler of the Zhou Kingdom

King Wen of the Zhou kingdom (BC 1152 — BC 1056) from the Shang Dynasty was known for ruling by means of virtue and kindness. He taught people to be honest, respectful to God, and virtuous.
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King Wen: Virtuous Ruler of the Zhou Kingdom
Stephen Gregory
11/20/2012
Updated:
10/1/2015
<a><img class="size-medium wp-image-1780635" title="The kings of two neighbouring kingdoms who sought King Wen's judgment for a boundary conflict were so moved by the courtesy, mutual consideration, and gentlemanly conduct of the Zhou people that they both decided to give the disputed land to the other. (Blue Hsiao/The Epoch Times)" src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/09/KingWen_BlueHsiao_ET.jpg" alt="The kings of two neighbouring kingdoms who sought King Wen's judgment for a boundary conflict were so moved by the courtesy, mutual consideration, and gentlemanly conduct of the Zhou people that they both decided to give the disputed land to the other. (Blue Hsiao/The Epoch Times)" width="320" height="229"/></a>
The kings of two neighbouring kingdoms who sought King Wen's judgment for a boundary conflict were so moved by the courtesy, mutual consideration, and gentlemanly conduct of the Zhou people that they both decided to give the disputed land to the other. (Blue Hsiao/The Epoch Times)