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Goujian

Type Figure Region Yue Time c. -520–-465 Also known as King Goujian of Yue、Qoujian

Goujian was the last king of Yue in the Spring and Autumn period, who endured capture by King Fuchai of Wu and restored his state through endurance, …

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  1. c. -496–-494Capital of Yue · YueGoujian succeeded his father Yunchang as King of Yue and clashed with Wu. In 494 BCE the Yue army was decisively defeated at the Battle of Fujiao; Goujian retreated to Kuaiji Mountain and was forced to surrender to King Fuchai of Wu.
  2. -494–-482Kuaiji · YueAfter three years as a slave in Wu, Goujian was released and returned home. He endured hardship, mourned the dead and comforted the sick, appointed Wen Zhong to reform internal administration and Fan Li to develop the economy, secretly accumulating strength for restoration.
  3. c. -482–-473Wu · WuGoujian seized the moment when Wu marched north for hegemony and left the homeland exposed, attacking in 473 BCE and capturing the Wu capital; Fuchai killed himself, Yue annexed Wu's territory, and Goujian became hegemon of the southeast, convening lords in the north.

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