Which country did Weiqi originate from?

According to legend, it was created by Yao and recorded in books during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it was introduced to Japan through Korea and then to European and American countries. Some scholars believe that Weiqi contains rich cultural connotations in China and is the embodiment of China culture and civilization. Weiqi was called Yi in ancient China, and China was the originator of chess. Weiqi has a history of more than 4000 years.

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1964 The Encyclopedia Britannica adopted the idea that Yao created Weiqi, and even set the exact time in 2356 BC. The original game written by Pi Rixiu, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, said: "The beginning of the game must start from the Warring States period. The disadvantages lie in fraud and the disputes lie in falsehood. Hey! "

In the Ming Dynasty, Chen put forward the potential authenticity of Go. According to legend, Yao is a courtier, and some people say that he is a courtier. Later, this statement was also recorded in Dong's Guang Zhi and He Zhi.