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Ba Commandery
Ba Commandery (巴郡) was a historical commandery of imperial China established in 316 BCE after the Qin conquest of the Ba kingdom. It was one of the earliest Chinese administrative units in southwestern China and covered the upper Yangtze River basin in present-day eastern Sichuan and western Chongqing. Ba Commandery existed under successive dynasties from the Qin to the Sui dynasty, when it was dissolved and reorganized into prefectures. History Qin and Han dynasties Ba Commandery was created by the Qin dynasty after the annexation of the independent Ba (state) and its capital at Jiangzhou (now Chongqing). It was retained by the Western Han, which further developed it as a military and administrative hub along the upper Yangtze. According to the ''Book of Han'', Ba governed 17 counties at its peak. A 2 CE census recorded 107,397 households and 431,541 individuals, making it one of the most populous commanderies in the southwest.Ban Gu. ''Book of Han'', Geography Treatis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qin Dynasty
The Qin dynasty ( ) was the first Dynasties of China, imperial dynasty of China. It is named for its progenitor state of Qin, a fief of the confederal Zhou dynasty (256 BC). Beginning in 230 BC, the Qin under King Ying Zheng engaged in a Qin's wars of unification, series of wars conquering each of the rival states that had previously pledged fealty to the Zhou. This culminated in 221 BC with the successful unification of China under Qin, which then assumed an imperial prerogativewith Ying Zheng declaring himself to be Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, and bringing an end to the Warring States period (221 BC). This state of affairs lasted until 206 BC, when the dynasty collapsed in the years following Qin Shi Huang's death. The Qin dynasty's 14-year existence was the shortest of any major dynasty in Chinese history, with only two emperors. However, the succeeding Han dynasty (202 BC220 AD) largely continued the military and administ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang () (181September or October 234), also commonly known by his courtesy name Kongming, was a Chinese statesman, strategist, and inventor who lived through the End of the Han dynasty, end of the Eastern Han dynasty ( 184–220) and the early Three Kingdoms period (220–280) of China. During the Three Kingdoms period, he served as the Chancellor (China), Imperial Chancellor (or Prime Minister) of the state of Shu Han (221–263) from its founding in 221 and later as regent from 223 until his death in September or October 234. He is recognised as the most accomplished strategist of his era. His reputation as an intelligent and cultured scholar grew even while he was living in relative seclusion, earning him the nickname "Wolong" or "Fulong" (both meaning "Sleeping Dragon"). Zhuge Liang's methods of administration drew both from Legalism (Chinese philosophy), Legalism as well as Confucianism. He was critical of the Legalist thought of Shang Yang, and advocated benevole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chongzhou
Chongzhou ( zh, c=崇州, p=Chóngzhōu), known as Chongqing County ( zh, t=崇慶縣, s=崇庆县) until 1994, is a county-level city of Sichuan Province, Southwest China, it is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Chengdu Chengdu; Sichuanese dialects, Sichuanese pronunciation: , Standard Chinese pronunciation: ; Chinese postal romanization, previously Romanization of Chinese, romanized as Chengtu. is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a ..., located about west-southwest of downtown Chengdu. The first Catholic synod in China was held in this city in 1803, convened by Louis Gabriel Taurin Dufresse. Overview Chongzhou is accessible by road from central Chengdu via the -long S8 Chengdu–Wenjiang–Qionglai Expressway, just outside the Chengdu greater ring road. The largest sports venue by capacity in the city is the 22,000-capacity Chongzhou Sports Centre Stadium. It is used mostly for football matches. Administrative divi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangqu Commandery
Dangqu Commandery (宕渠郡) was an administrative commandery of imperial China located in what is now eastern Sichuan Province, along the upper reaches of the Qu River. It was established during the late Eastern Han dynasty or early Three Kingdoms period as part of a reorganization of the frontier zone between Hanzhong and Baxi Commandery. The commandery played a significant military role during the campaigns between Shu Han and Cao Wei, especially in the early 3rd century. Dangqu remained in use under the Western Jin and Southern dynasties until it was abolished by the Sui dynasty in 589 CE. Geography and counties Dangqu was located in a mountainous region along the upper Qu River and served as a critical corridor between the Sichuan Basin and the Han River valley. It administered several frontier counties, including: Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms Dangqu Commandery was likely established in the late 2nd or early 3rd century as military tensions grew between warlords ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baxi Commandery
Baxi Commandery (巴西郡) was a commandery of imperial China located in what is now northeastern Sichuan and parts of southern Shaanxi. It was established in 111 BCE under the Western Han dynasty following the administrative division of the larger Ba Commandery. Centered on the Jialing River, Baxi played an important role in the Han administration of the southwestern frontier and remained active through the Three Kingdoms, Western Jin, and Southern dynasties until it was abolished by the Sui dynasty in 589 CE. Geography and counties According to the ''Book of Han'', Baxi governed twelve counties. A 2 CE census recorded 54,087 households and 269,613 individuals.Ban Gu. ''Book of Han'', Geography Treatise. Han dynasty Baxi was formed to solidify Han control over the upper Jialing River and the rugged Ba heartland. The commandery’s capital, Langzhong, developed into a walled garrison city and river port linking the Sichuan Basin with the northern and eastern highlands. Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Jin
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Cao Wei
Wei () was one of the major Dynasties in Chinese history, dynastic states in China during the Three Kingdoms period. The state was established in 220 by Cao Pi based upon the foundations laid by his father Cao Cao during the end of the Han dynasty. Its capital was initially located at Xuchang, and was later moved to Luoyang. The name ''Wei'' first became associated with Cao Cao when he was named the Duke of Wei by the Eastern Han government in 213, and became the name of the state when Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor in 220. Historians often add the prefix "Cao" to distinguish it from other Chinese states known as ''Wei (other), Wei''. The authority of the ruling Cao family dramatically weakened following the deposition and execution of Cao Shuang, a regent for the dynasty's third emperor Cao Fang. Beginning in 249, another regent in Sima Yi gradually consolidated state authority for himself and his relatives, with the last Wei emperors largely being puppet ruler, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Wu
Wu (Chinese language, Chinese: 吳; pinyin: ''Wú''; Middle Chinese *''ŋuo'' < Eastern Han Chinese: ''*ŋuɑ''), known in historiography as Eastern Wu or Sun Wu, was a Dynasties of China, dynastic state of China and one of the three major states that competed for supremacy over China in the Three Kingdoms period. It previously existed from 220 to 222 as a vassal kingdom nominally under Cao Wei, its rival state, but declared complete independence in November 222. It was elevated to an empire in May 229 after its founding ruler, Sun Quan (Emperor Da), declared himself Emperor of China, emperor. The name "Wu" was derived from the place it was based in—the Jiangnan (Yangtze River Delta) region, which was also historically known as "Wu (region), Wu". It was called "Dong Wu" ("Eastern Wu") or "Sun Wu" by historians to distinguish it from other Chinese historical states with similar names in that region, such as the Wu (state), Wu state in the Spring and Autumn period and the Wuyu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wang Ping (Three Kingdoms)
Wang Ping (died 248), courtesy name Zijun, was a military general of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. Originally a military officer serving under the warlord Cao Cao. In 219, he defected to Cao Cao's rival Liu Bei during the Hanzhong Campaign. Although he was a talented orator, Wang Ping never learned to read because he joined the army at a young age. However, he did not let this disadvantage stop him and had his clerk help him with his reports. Known for his self discipline, he steadily rose through the ranks to become a senior general. During his career, he defeated Zhang He, quelled Wei Yan's alleged rebellion and was the leading commander of the Shu forces during the Battle of Xingshi. The highest position he reached was Senior General Who Guards the North (). Early life Wang Ping was born in Dangqu County, Baxi Commandery (巴西郡), which is present-day Qu County, Sichuan. A native from the same commandery as another Shu Han general, Ju Fu. He wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huang Quan (general)
Huang Quan (died May or June 240), courtesy name Gongheng, was a Chinese military general and politician of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He previously served under the warlords Liu Zhang (warlord), Liu Zhang and Liu Bei during the late Han dynasty#Eastern Han, Eastern Han dynasty and in the state of Shu Han (founded by Liu Bei) during the early Three Kingdoms period before defecting to Cao Wei. Liu Bei relied heavily on Huang Quan for counsel in both domestic and foreign policy. Under the Wei government, however, Huang Quan was restricted to only internal affairs because even though the Wei emperor Cao Pi appreciated him for his talent, he doubted Huang Quan's allegiance and believed he was still secretly loyal to Liu Bei. Service under Liu Zhang Huang Quan was from Langzhong County (閬中縣), Baxi Commandery (巴西郡), which is present-day Langzhong, Sichuan. He started his career at a young age as an official in the commandery office and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cao Cao
Cao Cao (; ; ; 15 March 220), courtesy name Mengde, was a Chinese statesman, warlord, and poet who rose to power during the end of the Han dynasty (), ultimately taking effective control of the Han central government. He laid the foundation for the state of Cao Wei (220–265), established by his son and successor Cao Pi, who ended the Eastern Han dynasty and inaugurated the Three Kingdoms period (220–280). Beginning in his own lifetime, a corpus of legends developed around Cao Cao which built upon his talent, his cruelty, and his perceived eccentricities. Cao Cao began his career as an official under the Han government and held various appointments including that of a district security chief in the capital and the chancellor of a Jun (country subdivision), principality. He rose to prominence in the 190s during which he recruited his own followers, formed his own army, and set up a base in Yan Province (covering parts of present-day Henan and Shandong). In 196, he received E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanzhong Commandery
Hanzhong Commandery (漢中郡) was an imperial Chinese commandery located in what is now southern Shaanxi Province, centered on the upper reaches of the Han River (Hubei and Shaanxi), Han River in the Hanzhong Basin. Established during the late Qin dynasty, it played a crucial role as a strategic and economic corridor between northern China and the Sichuan Basin. The commandery was continuously held by major regimes from the Qin through the Western Jin and was eventually abolished under the Sui dynasty. Geography and counties According to the ''Book of Han'', Hanzhong administered ten counties at its peak.Ban Gu. ''Book of Han'', Geography Treatise. By 2 CE, the commandery registered 53,475 households and 290,902 individuals. Qin and Han dynasties The Qin court first established a commandery in Hanzhong after conquering the Ba and Shu regions during its unification campaign in the late 3rd century BCE. Hanzhong served as a buffer zone between the north and the difficult te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
