Traditional relief thought

This kind of aid originated from Xia and Shang Dynasties: Although Xia was the first feudal dynasty in China, it was still full of nationalities. It is not so much a dynasty as a national alliance. But Yu Xia noticed the influence of natural disasters on the vassal states, so when the vassal states were short of food, he ordered the surplus food to be distributed, so that the vassal states with food could help the vassal states with food tide over the difficulties.

Etiquette in the Western Zhou Dynasty, establishing norms: In order to standardize the behavior of vassal States and the relationship between the central government and vassal States, the Western Zhou Dynasty established some etiquette systems, aiming at maintaining the rule with etiquette systems, including the disaster handling system. Although the purpose of the rulers is to prevent the vassal States from endangering their rule due to disasters, they also consider the measures to deal with disasters.

Confucius thought, benevolent government and loving the people: Confucius' protection of the ritual system in the Western Zhou Dynasty is well known. The benevolent policy of advocating "benevolence" comes from the relationship between countries and helps people in distress. Mozi thought, love but not attack: Mozi's thought is well known. He advocates "fraternity". In terms of mutual assistance between countries, he advocates helping small and weak countries to build cities and providing material assistance when they encounter disasters to help them get rid of the impact of disasters.

The disaster relief thoughts of Xia, Shang, Zhou and Confucianism and Mohism had a certain influence on the disaster relief of vassal States during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Zhou Li first defined the disaster relief etiquette of vassal states. Confucianism and Mohism, represented by Confucius and Mozi, all contain the contents of disaster relief in vassal States. It is true that during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were constant wars, bullying and turmoil, and great powers were intrigued and intrigued. Even in the chaotic period of "the collapse of rites and music", the moral and human warmth that maintains people's survival and development has not disappeared.