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Duke Mu of Qin

Type Figure Region China Time c. -659–-621 Also known as Duke Mu of Qin、嬴任好、Ying Renhao

Duke Mu of Qin (reigned c. 659–621 BCE) was a Spring and Autumn ruler who employed Baili Xi and Jian Shu, expanded eastward, aided Duke Wen of Jin, a…

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  1. c. -659–-640Yong · QinAfter accession he employed Baili Xi, Jian Shu, Gongsun Zhi and others, rectified domestic affairs, trained the army, and expanded eastward, conquering Hua and subduing Zheng, gradually entering the disputes of the Central Plains lords.
  2. c. -636–-627Xiao · HenanHe sent troops to escort Duke Wen of Jin back to his throne, then competed with Jin for the Central Plains. In the Battle of Xiao in 627 BCE the Qin army was ambushed by Jin and annihilated, setting back his hegemonic ambitions.
  3. c. -623–-621Western Rong · NorthwestAfter his eastward advance was checked he turned west against the Rong and Di, extending his territory a thousand li, and the state grew stronger. In his later years he made peace with Jin; after Duke Mu's death Qin gradually declined, though its territorial foundation had been laid.

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