Xǔ (state)

This article is about the state 許 in modern Henan. For the state 徐 in the Huai River valley, see Xu (state).
State of Xu
許國
c. 1064 BC–375 BC
Common languagesOld Chinese
GovernmentMonarchy
History 
• Established
c. 1064 BC
• Conquered by Chu
375 BC
 Succeeded by
Chu (state)
Today part ofChina

Xu (Chinese: 許; pinyin: Xǔ) was an ancient Chinese state of the Zhou dynasty. In the early Western Zhou Dynasty,[1] King Cheng of Zhou enfeoffed Xu Wenshu at Xu (modern Xuchang, Henan). The ruling family had the clan name of Jiang (姜),[2] and the noble rank of baron (男).[3]

History

Western Zhou Dynasty

In the early years of King Wu of Zhou, the capital of Xu was established at Zhangpan Ancient City, 20 kilometers east of modern Xuchang City.[citation needed]

Eastern Zhou Dynasty

In 654 BC, Chu attacked Xu, and the ruler of Xu submitted to Chu.

In 576 BC, Duke Ling of Xu was afraid of Zheng's aggression and requested to move to Chu. Chu moved the Xu court to Ye ( in modern Ye County, Henan).

In 533 BC, Duke Dao of Xu moved to Chengfu, in modern Anhui Province.

In 506 BC, Si, Baron of Xu moved to Rongcheng (in modern Lushan County, Henan).

In 504 BC, the state of Zheng onset of action Xu, hold Baron Si.

In 375 BC, Xu was annexed by Chu.[citation needed]

Culture

The wife of Duke Mu of Xu, Lady Xu Mu, is said to be the first known woman poet in Chinese history.[4]

References

  1. ^ The Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE) was the longest-lasting of ancient China’s dynastiesby Ancient History Encyclopedia
  2. ^ "The Regional State of Xu 許". ChinaKnowledge.de.
  3. ^ Chunqiu Zuozhuan "Duke Zhuang - 16th year - jing" quote: "冬十有二月，會齊侯、宋公、陳侯、衛侯、鄭伯、許男、滑伯、滕子同盟於幽。邾子克卒。" translation: "Winter, 12th month: we met the Marquis of Qi, the Duke of Song, Marquis of Chen, Marquis of Wey, Count of Zheng, Baron of Xu, Count of Hua, Viscount of Teng; we swore an alliance-covenant at You. Viscount Ke of Zhu died."
  4. ^ Anne Cunningham (2018). The Most Influential Female Writers. Rosen Young Adult. p. 22. ISBN 978-1508179665.

Sources

  • Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol.3 & 4): A Reference Guide, Part Three & Four. 2014.