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The Duke of Zhou's Regency

Type Event Region Asia Time c. -1042–-1035

From about 1042 to 1035 BCE, King Cheng of Zhou, son of King Wu, ascended as a minor, and the Duke of Zhou Ji Dan governed in his name, suppressing t…

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  1. c. -1042Haojing · Shaanxi ProvinceAfter King Wu of Zhou died, King Cheng was young, and the Duke of Zhou Ji Dan governed in his name, taking charge of court affairs. Guan Shu and Cai Shu suspected him of usurping power, and rumors spread.
  2. c. -1041–-1039Yin Ruins and the eastern states · Central PlainsGuan Shu, Cai Shu, and Wu Geng joined the eastern lords in rebellion; the Duke of Zhou campaigned east for three years, executing Wu Geng, killing Guan Shu, and exiling Cai Shu, thereby pacifying the revolt.
  3. c. -1038–-1035Luoyi · Central PlainsThe Duke of Zhou oversaw the construction of the eastern capital Luoyi to control the Central Plains, and established rites and music to regulate governance. After King Cheng came of age, the Duke of Zhou returned power, remaining as Grand Protector to assist in government.

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