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Shanrong
Shanrong (山戎), or Rong (戎) were an Old Chinese nomadic people of ancient China. Origin Shanrong literally means the Rong of mountain. The Rong were a collection of tribes that lived in Northern China during the Spring and Autumn period, it is considered a branch of Northern Rong, as opposed to the Western Rong (Xirong). Unlike other vassal states of Zhou dynasty, Shanrong did not pay tribute to the King of Zhou and was considered an outsider state by many. Its existence had become a threat to the Central Plain. 679BC, the Duke Huan of Qi summoned other vassal states to a summit in Juan, effectively became the first hegemon of the Spring and Autumn period. Duke Huan intended to solve the conflicts with Shanrong and southern state Chu to gain other states' respect. 664BC, Shanrong army attacked the State of Yan, Yan asked Qi for help, Duke Huan led a coalition army northern bound but the following year Shanrong has retreated. Coalition forces continued north, defeated Sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guzhu
Guzhu () was a vassal state of the Shang and Zhou dynasties located in the vicinity of modern Tangshan, Hebei province. It was a Dongyi state and had close relations with King Tang of Shang. During the Western Zhou dynasty, the Lichi and Shanrong tribes rose up in the north-west and north-east respectively, causing concerns to Guzhu's southern neighbors: the states of Qi and Yan. In 664 BC, Guzhu, already weakened, its monarch was killed by a Qi-Yan coalition during an expedition against the Shanrong. In 660 BC, Qi and Yan annexed Guzhu finally. Guzhu rulers See also * Boyi and Shuqi *Zhongshan (state) Zhongshan () was a small state that existed during the Warring States period, which managed to survive for almost 120 years despite its small size. Its origins of its founder are a matter of contention between scholars. Origins The origin of ... * Shanrong References {{Zhou Dynasty topics Shang dynasty Ancient Chinese states States and territories disestablis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |