周安王二十年(公元前382年),楚悼王任用吴起进行变法,他改革的重点和李悝一样,主要也是在于削弱旧的“世卿世禄”制度,选贤任能,赏罚严明。
In 382 B. C. , Chu King Dao designated Wu Qi to reform . Similar to Li Kui , he focused his reform on the hereditary system , selecting and appointing persons on their merits , rewards and punishments being rigid .