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King Cheng's Personal Rule Stabilizes Western Zhou

Type Event Region Asia Time c. -1035–-1000

Around 1020 BCE, after the Duke of Zhou returned power, King Cheng of Zhou personally governed, continued building Luoyi as the eastern capital, and …

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  1. c. -1035–-1030Haojing · Shaanxi ProvinceAfter the Duke of Zhou returned power, King Cheng personally handled court affairs, appointed worthy ministers, and continued implementing the rites, music, and enfeoffment policies set by the Duke of Zhou, stabilizing the political situation.
  2. c. -1025–-1020Luoyi · Henan ProvinceKing Cheng completed the construction of the eastern capital Luoyi, relocated the obstinate Yin people to Luoyi, held investiture ceremonies, and established the dual-capital pattern of Haojing and Luoyi, strengthening control over the Central Plains.
  3. c. -1020–-1000Zhou royal domain · ChinaIn King Cheng's late years and King Kang's reign, punishments went unused, the realm was at peace, the lords submitted, and the Western Zhou regime entered a golden age of stable development.

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