Eastern Zhou

Eastern Zhou

Following the fall of the Western Zhou in 770 B.C., feudal lords enthroned the former Crown Prince Yijiu as King Ping of Zhou. He established the capital at Luoyi (modern-day Luoyang, Henan), marking the beginning of the Eastern Zhou.

The first half of this era is known as the Spring and Autumn Period, characterized by feudal lords vying for supremacy. Later, in 453 B.C., the Partition of Jin occurred when the Han, Zhao, and Wei families eliminated the Zhi family and divided the state. This event ushered in the Warring States Period, an era of constant warfare among the remaining states.

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King Ping Moves East Duke Zhuang of Zheng Digs a Hole to See His Mother Shi Dàyì Exterminated His Kin for Justice Battle of Ge Duke Huan of Lu Dies Drunk Friendship of Guan and Bao Battle of Changshao in Qi and Lu Duke Huan of Qi united the feudal lords nine times Duke Xian of Jin Destroys Guo by Borrowing a Path Duke Mu of Qin Recruits Talents A wise minister ransomed with five sheepskins The Hypocritical Duke Xiang of Song Prince Chong'er of Jin Exiled Abroad The Battle of Chengpu between Jin and Chu Xian Gao Feeds the Qin Army and Wisely Repels Them Battle of Qin and Jin at Mount Xiao Zhao Dun: A Hero in Turbulent Times King Zhuang of Chu Startles the World with a Single Cry Battle of Yanling between Jin and Chu Laozi's Philosophy Yanzi Goes to Chu Sun Wu Drills Troops Confucius Travels Through the States Confucius revised the Spring and Autumn Annals Zigong became wealthy through business Goujian Destroys Wu Fan Li retired after achieving success Three Families Partition Jin Mozi: Universal Love and Non-Aggression Ximen Bao Governs Ye Wu Qi killed his wife to seek glory Famous Doctor Bian Que Zou Ji Admonishes the King of Qi Shang Yang's Reforms Sun Bin and Pang Juan's Battle of Wits Mencius's mother teaches her son Mencius Preaches Benevolent Governance Zhuangzi's carefree contentment The Tian family replaced the Qi state Great Thinker Xunzi Su Qin, who united against Qin Zhang Yi Dismantles the Alliance King Wuling of Zhao's adoption of barbarian clothing and cavalry archery King Zhao of Yan Seeking Talents Feng Xuan Buys "Righteousness" for Lord Mengchang Tian Dan's Fire Bull Formation Returning the Jade to Zhao Carrying brambles to beg for punishment Qu Yuan drowned himself for his country Fan Ju's Distant Allies, Close Attacks Chu Persuades Queen Zhao Zhao Kuo's Armchair Strategy Bai Qi buried surrendered soldiers alive Lord Xinling Steals the Seal to Rescue Zhao Mao Sui Recommends Himself Li Bing built the Dujiangyan Lü Buwei Welcomes Yiren Back to Qin Jing Ke's Assassination Attempt on the King of Qin