Guzhu
State of Guzhu 孤竹国 | |||||||
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| 1600 BC–664 BC | |||||||
| Status | Kingdom | ||||||
| Capital | ? (12 km south of Lulong county) | ||||||
| Religion | Folk religion | ||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||
| Lord of Guzhu | |||||||
| History | |||||||
• Established | 1600 BC | ||||||
• Conquered by Yan | 664 BC | ||||||
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Guzhu (Chinese: 孤竹; pinyin: Guzhu) is a vassal state of Shang and Zhou dynasty located in southern part of modern Hebei province. The kingdom is tribal in origin and had close relations with Shang Emperors. During Western Zhou dynasty, the Lichi and Shanrong tribes rose up in the north-west and north-east respectively, causing concerns to Guzhu southern neighbors: Qi and Yan states. In 664 BC, Guzhu was conquered by a Qi-Yan coalition during an expedition against the Shanrong.
Guzhu rulers
| Posthumous name | Name | Period as leader |
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| Six former kings unclear | ||
| Fu Ding | Motai Zhuyou | |
| Ya Wei | Motai Chu | |
| Ya Ping | Motai Feng | |
| Later kings cannot be confirmed | ||