齐景公 / Duke Jing of Qi

齐景公 / Duke Jing of Qi appears in 《资治通鉴·周纪》06丨魏文侯选谁当宰相呢（2） as the 齐国 ruler who employs 司马穰苴 after 晏婴 recommends him. The source keeps Qi Jinggong in a supporting role, using him to show how recommendation can overcome a commander’s low-status origin.

Connections

• 晏婴 - official who recommends Sima Rangju.
• 司马穰苴 - commander who becomes useful after appointment.
• 齐国 and 春秋时期 - state and period context.