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Duke Wen of Jin

Type Figure Region China Time c. -697–-628 Also known as Ji Chong'er

Duke Wen of Jin (c. 697–628 BCE) was a Spring and Autumn ruler who returned after 19 years of exile, defeated Chu at Chengpu, and was honored as one …

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  1. c. -655–-636Di, Qi, Chu and other states · North ChinaAfter the Liji disturbance Chong'er was forced into exile, wandering among various states for nineteen years—taking a wife among the Di, receiving stipends in Qi, and being treated honorably in Chu—before finally returning to Jin with the aid of Duke Mu of Qin.
  2. c. -636–-632Jiang · JinDuke Mu of Qin sent troops to escort Chong'er back to Jin, where he killed Duke Huai and took the throne. On accession he employed worthy ministers Hu Yan and Zhao Cui, reformed laws and rectified military administration, laying the foundation for hegemony.
  3. c. -632–-628Chengpu · HenanAt the Battle of Chengpu he routed the Chu army, convened the lords at Jian' tu where the Zhou king bestowed sacrificial meat, and Duke Wen of Jin was honored as hegemon of the Central Plains, Jin's power reaching its zenith.

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