Zhao Qi (Investiture of the Gods)

For other people named Zhao Qi, see Zhao Qi.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhao.

Zhao Qi Supreme Minister

Zhao Qi (Chinese: 赵启; pinyin: Zhào Qǐ) is a character featured in the classic Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi.

Zhao Qi was renowned as a grand counselor during the Shang dynasty. When the princes had both been caught and hung up within the executional area, Zhao Qi tore up the executional edict sent by the king. Thus, Zhao Qi was seemingly the equal of Shang Rong, who also came to elaborate on the idiocy of the king.

After Shang Rong's death in the throne hall before the king, Zhao Qi would also speak his of his beliefs. Even after being threatened with death by King Zhou, Zhao Qi said "I have no fear of dying. My death will let future generations know how I feel about your termination of Cheng Tang's reign! May your foul name stink for millions of years!" Zhao Qi died with his fellow friend Shang Rong as a figure that would forever serve as a loyal sword of Cheng Tang.

Zhao Qi was appointed as the deity of Tianshe Star (天赦星) in the end.

References

• Investiture of the Gods - chapter 9