Marquess Wen of Han
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Marquess Wen of Han (died 387 BC), given name Yóu (猷), was the ruler of the State of Han between 386 BC and until his death in 377 BC. He was the son of Marquess Lie of Han. Marquess Wen saw a rise in the state's prosperity and consequently launched several military campaigns. In 385 BC, Marquess Lie attacked the State of Zheng and took Yangcheng
. In the same year, Han attacked the State of Song, reaching Pengcheng
, and took the Duke of Song prisoner. In 380 BC, an alliance of Han, Zhao, and Wei attacked the State of Qi, reaching Sangqiu
. 2 years later in 378 BC, the alliance attacked Qi again, reaching Lingqiu
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Marquess Wen died in 377 BC and was succeeded by his son Marquess Ai of Han.
Dengfeng
Dengfeng is a county-level city in Zhengzhou, Henan province. In ancient times, it was known as Yangcheng .Dengfeng has an area of 1220 square kilometers and a population of 630,000....
. In the same year, Han attacked the State of Song, reaching Pengcheng
Xuzhou
Xuzhou , otherwise known as Pengcheng in ancient times, is a major city in and the fourth largest prefecture-level city of Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China...
, and took the Duke of Song prisoner. In 380 BC, an alliance of Han, Zhao, and Wei attacked the State of Qi, reaching Sangqiu
Xushui County
Xushui County is a county under the jurisdiction of Baoding prefecture-level city, Hebei, China.-Administrative Divisions:Towns:*Ansu , Cuizhuang , Dayin , Suicheng , Gaolincun , Dawangdian , Caohe Townships:...
. 2 years later in 378 BC, the alliance attacked Qi again, reaching Lingqiu
Qinghe County, Hebei
-Administrative Divisions:Towns:*Gexianzhuang , Lianzhuang , Youfang , Xielu , Wangguanzhuang , Baying -External Links:* official website of Qinghe County, Hebei Province, China...
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Marquess Wen died in 377 BC and was succeeded by his son Marquess Ai of Han.