7th century BC), courtesy name Ziming (子明), was an influential prime minister of the state of Qin during the Spring and Autumn period of China.
Baili Xi was born during the Spring and Autumn period, a time of great internal chaos in China.
After much encouragement from his wife, he left home to seek greener pastures and hopefully advance his career ambitions.
Some years later, Duke Mu of Qin heard about Baili Xi and inquired of his whereabouts.
Once in Qin, Duke Mu accorded Baili Xi with great respect and appointed him as his right-hand man.