Luan Zhi
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Luan Zhi was a general of Jin. He served at the Battle of Chengpu
, where he rode across the path of the retreating Chu
, dragging tree branches to stir up a dust cloud. The trick blinded the Chu chariots and allowed the Jin forces to easily overcome their threat.
Battle of Chengpu
The Battle of Chengpu took place in 632 BC between the State of Jin and the State of Chu and its allies during the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. It was the first great battle in the protracted conflict between the states of the Yellow River valley, and the states of the Yangtze...
, where he rode across the path of the retreating Chu
Chu (state)
The State of Chu was a Zhou Dynasty vassal state in present-day central and southern China during the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States Period . Its ruling house had the surname Nai , and clan name Yan , later evolved to surname Mi , and clan name Xiong...
, dragging tree branches to stir up a dust cloud. The trick blinded the Chu chariots and allowed the Jin forces to easily overcome their threat.