361 years ago, when Qin Xiaogong ascended the throne, the young monarch was determined to change the backward state of Qin, so he issued an imperial edict of seeking talents through reform

. It was at this time that Shang Yang came to Qin from Wei.

Shang Yang (about 39-338 BC) was born in a noble family. As a descendant of Wei Guojun, he used to take Wei as his surname, and

he was called Wei Yang. According to the custom at that time, the son of the monarch took "Gongsun" as his surname, so he was also called Gongsun Yang. The name Shang

martingale was named Shang Jun in the State of Qin.

When Shang Yang arrived in Qin State, he publicized "the skill of strengthening the country" and was determined to help Qin Xiaogong carry out social reform. Therefore, he won the trust of Qin Xiao and appointed him as Zuo Shu Chang. In 359 BC and 35 BC, under the auspices of Shang Yang, Qin promulgated the new law twice.