Chen Qun vs Lucius Junius Brutus

Chen Qun proposed the Nine-rank system for civil service appointments to Cao Pi, the first emperor of Wei. This system ranked candidates based on family background and personal merit, replacing the earlier recommendation system and becoming the standard for official selection in China for centuries.

Chen Qun assisted Cao Pi in drafting the new legal code for the Wei dynasty. He advocated for clearer laws and more consistent punishments, contributing to the legal framework that helped stabilize Wei's early rule.

Chen Qun was appointed Minister over the Masses (Sikong) under Emperor Cao Rui of Wei. In this high-ranking position, he oversaw civil administration and continued to refine the implementation of the Nine-rank system, solidifying its role in Wei governance.

Brutus led the Roman army against the forces of Tarquinius Superbus and his Etruscan allies at Silva Arsia. During the battle, Brutus and Arruns Tarquinius, the king's son, killed each other in single combat, but the Romans ultimately won the battle, securing the Republic's survival.

Lucius Junius Brutus led a revolt against the Tarquin monarchy after the rape of Lucretia by Sextus Tarquinius. He organized the Senate and the people to expel the royal family, ending the Roman Kingdom and establishing the Roman Republic with himself as one of the first consuls.

Brutus discovered that his own sons, Titus and Tiberius, had conspired to restore the Tarquins. As consul, he ordered their arrest, trial, and execution by beheading in the Forum, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the Republic over family loyalty.

After the expulsion of the Tarquins, Brutus made the Roman people swear an oath never to allow a king to rule Rome again. This oath became a foundational principle of the Republic, reinforcing the commitment to liberty and opposition to tyranny.