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Wang Jian (fl. 220s BC) was a distinguished Chinese military General from the State of Qin during the Warring States period. Under his command, the Qin army conquered the states of Zhao, Yan, and Chu. He is regarded by Chinese modern folklore as one of the four Greatest Generals of the Late Warring States period, along with Bai Qi, Lian Po and ...
Li Xin (李信), courtesy name Youcheng (有成), was a Chinese military general of Qin during the Warring States era. Alongside Wang Jian, Wang Ben and other generals, Li Xin served under Qin Shi Huang (Ying Zheng) in his conquest of the six Warring States. He is also the great-great-grandfather of Li Guang, a Han dynasty general. [1]
On 18 January 2023, 1 officer were promoted to general: [27] Huang Ming; On 28 June 2023, 2 officers were promoted to general: [28] Zheng Xuan; Ling Huanxin; On 31 July 2023, 2 officers were promoted to general: [29] Wang Houbin; Xu Xisheng; On 25 December 2023, 2 officers were promoted to general: [30] Wang Wenquan; Hu Zhongming
Lian Po (Chinese: 廉頗; c. 327 BC – 243 BC), was a prominent General of the Zhao state in the Warring States period of Chinese history. He is regarded by Chinese modern folklore as one of the Four Greatest Generals of the Late Warring States period, along with Bai Qi, Wang Jian and Li Mu. Since his early years as a general, he won multiple ...
In this article, "China" refers to the modern territories controlled by the People's Republic of China (which controls Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau) and the Republic of China (which controls Taiwan area). For more information, see Two Chinas, Political status of Taiwan, One-China policy, 1992 Consensus and One country, two systems.
Zheng He (also romanized Cheng Ho; 1371–1433/1435) was a Chinese admiral, explorer, diplomat, and bureaucrat during the early Ming dynasty (1368–1644). He is often regarded as the greatest admiral in Chinese history.
Yue Fei (Chinese: 岳飛; March 24, 1103 – January 28, 1142), [1] courtesy name Pengju (鵬舉), was a Chinese military general of the Song dynasty and is remembered as a patriotic national hero, known for leading its forces in the wars in the 12th century between Southern Song and the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty in northern China.
Bai Qi (Chinese: 白起; c. 332 BC – c.January 257 BC [1]), also known as Gongsun Qi (公孫起), [2] was a Chinese military general of the Qin state during the Warring States period. Born in Mei (present-day Mei County , Shaanxi ), Bai Qi served as the commander of the Qin army for more than 30 years, being responsible for the deaths of over ...