Chinese Traditional Story: The Integrity and Benevolence of Marquis Wen of Wei

During the Warring States period, the first ruler of the State of Wei was Marquis Wen of Wei. Because he treated everyone with honesty and integrity, he was respected by both officials and ordinary citizens alike, and the State of Wei quickly grew powerful. In 403 BC, the state of Han invited the state of Wei to send troops to assist in attacking the state of Zhao. Marquis Wen declined, saying, "Zhao and I are brother states, and we have a non-aggression pact.