Lord Chunshen, born Huang Xie, was a Chinese military general and politician.
17 Facts About Lord Chunshen
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Lord Chunshen served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Chu during the late Warring States period of ancient China.
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Lord Chunshen was one of the Four Lords of the Warring States.
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Lord Chunshen is a revered figure in his former fief, especially in Shanghai, which is often called Shencheng, or City of Shen, in his honour.
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Much of what is known about Lord Chunshen comes from his biography in the Records of the Grand Historian, written by the Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian.
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In 262 BC, King Kaolie appointed Huang Xie the Prime Minister of Chu, awarded him the title Lord Chunshen, and enfeoffed him with twelve counties of Huaibei, north of the Huai River.
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Lord Chunshen set up his new base at the former capital of Wu, in modern Suzhou.
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Lord Chunshen became powerful and wealthy, and kept more than 3,000 retainers.
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Lord Chunshen became well known as one of the Four Lords of the Warring States, together with Lord Mengchang of Qi, Lord Xinling of Wei, and Lord Pingyuan of Zhao.
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Zhao sought help from Chu; Lord Chunshen led the Chu army to Handan, and successfully relieved the siege.
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In 256 BC, Lord Chunshen attacked the State of Lu, and annexed the state for Chu.
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Lord Chunshen gave birth to a boy named Xiong Han, who was made the crown prince and later became King You of Chu.
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King Kaolie was known to have at least three other sons, King Ai, Fuchu, and Lord Chunshen Changping, the last three kings of Chu.
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Lord Chunshen is a revered figure in his former fief of Wu, and especially in Shanghai.
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Lord Chunshen was credited with building hydrological works on the "three rivers" of Wu: East River, Lou River, and Wusong River, which helped to prevent floods and develop agriculture.
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Lord Chunshen's tomb is said to be located in Huainan, Anhui province, 12 kilometers outside of ancient Shouchun.
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Jiangxia District of Wuhan, Hubei province claims that Lord Chunshen was buried in Jiangxia after his death, and has built a tomb and sculpture for him.