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Lord Pingyuan (Chinese: 平原君; pinyin: Píngyuán Jūn; c. 308–251 BC), born Zhao Sheng (Chinese: 趙勝), was a prominent nobleman and chancellor of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period of ancient China, and one of the Four Lords of the Warring States.
Although they were not themselves monarchs, four aristocrats stood out because of their tremendous military power and wealth: Lord Mengchang (d. 279 BCE) of Qi, Lord Pingyuan (d. 251 BCE) of Zhao, Lord Xinling (d. 243 BCE) of Wei and Lord Chunshen (d. 238 BCE) of Chu.
The Battle of Handan began in 259 BC and concluded in 257 BC, during which the garrison of Handan, the capital city of Zhao, joined by the allied force of Wei and Chu, defeated the invading army of Qin. It was one of the most remarkable failures of the Qin army after the Reform of Shang Yang .
Dec 11, 2010 · Lord Pingyuan 平原君 (d. 251 BCE), personal name Zhao Sheng 趙勝, also called "Ducal Son" Sheng 公子勝, was a high minister in the state of Zhao 趙 during the late Warring States period 戰國 (5th cent-221 BCE).
Although they were not themselves monarchs, four aristocrats stood out because of their tremendous military power and wealth: Lord Mengchang (d. 279BCE) of Qi, Lord Pingyuan (d. 251BCE) of Zhao, Lord Xinling (d. 243BCE) of Wei and Lord Chunshen (d. 238BCE) of Chu.
Lord Pingyuan ( Chinese: 平原君; c. 308–251 BC), born Zhao Sheng ( Chinese: 趙勝 ), was a prominent nobleman and chancellor of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period of ancient China, and one of the Four Lords of the Warring States.
Jun 28, 2024 · Lord Pingyuan, born Zhao Sheng, was a prominent nobleman and chancellor of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period of ancient China, and one of the Four Lords of the Warring States. He was a son of King Wuling of Zhao, and served as chancellor in the courts of his brother King Huiwen and his nephew King Xiaocheng.
