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Meng Tian

Type Figure Region China Time c. -259–-210 Also known as General Meng

Meng Tian was a renowned Qin general who led 300,000 troops against the Xiongnu, recovered the Hetao region, and oversaw the Great Wall and direct ro…

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  1. c. -259–-221Guanzhong · GuanzhongMeng Tian came from a military family and, together with his brother Meng Yi, served the King of Qin. He commanded in the war of conquest against Qi and took part in the later campaigns of unification; for his merits he was enfeoffed and became one of Qin Shi Huang's trusted military commanders.
  2. -215–-210Hetao · HetaoQin Shi Huang ordered Meng Tian to lead 300,000 troops north against the Xiongnu, recovering the lands south of the Yellow River, linking the old walls of Yan, Zhao, and Qin, and building a northern defensive system, while also constructing the direct road to strengthen links between Guanzhong and the northern frontier.
  3. -210Yangzhou · ShanxiAfter Qin Shi Huang died at Shaqiu during his eastern tour, Zhao Gao altered the edict, forced Fusu to commit suicide, and imprisoned Meng Tian at Yangzhou. Meng Tian steadfastly maintained his innocence but was ultimately forced to take poison, and the northern defensive system was shaken.

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