What's the difference between a prince and a prince in ancient China?

When we watch Korean dramas, we often find that the prince is the heir. But in our traditional culture in China, the status of the prince is the eldest son of the prince. So what's the difference between a prince and a sovereign? In fact, the prince inherits the title of sovereign, so the prince and sovereign should be father and son. The prince is the eldest son of the monarch. The so-called eldest son is the first son born in the Lord's house.

First, the origin of the title of Prince. At the beginning, a prince represents a son. As long as there is a son at home, it can be called a prince. Later, it evolved into the eldest son inheriting the title of father. According to the feudal etiquette system, the eldest son should be the heir. For example, in the history of our country, because Zhou Xuanwang wanted Duke Lu's second son to be a prince, there was a struggle in the state of Lu. It can be seen that the ancient feudal etiquette system is harsh, and if it is not handled according to the system, it is likely to lead to the demise of the country.

Second, it was mentioned in the tertiary period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty that those who inherited the title of monarch or other princes were officially named princes. Generally, it is the heir recognized by the prince himself, and most of them are inherited by the eldest son. In addition, the son of a noble or senior official is also called a prince to show respect, but this prince is not a formal title. The monarch is the first title in the feudal title system in China, and it is a symbol of aristocratic status after the royal family. A monarch's wife is usually a princess, which not only shows that the relationship between the emperor and the monarch is extraordinary, but also controls the monarch.

Third, the internal struggle of the prince To sum up, the prince is the legal heir to the official title of the sovereign. Although the status of the prince is not as prominent as that of the prince, brothers and sisters will also fight with each other for the position of power, resulting in both losses. Just as the children of Cao Cao's Cao Wei Group fought for power and position, Cao Zhi was demoted, moved and convicted, which was embarrassing.