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He was also one of the first Chinese generals to incorporate women into the military on a large scale, including using a regiment of nurses consisting entirely of White Russian women. They trained their Chinese counterparts, resulting in greater efficiency in taking care of Zhang's wounded troops, a significant boost for morale and combat ...
Sun Tzu then ordered the execution of the king's two favored concubines, to the king's protests. He explained that if the general's soldiers understood their commands but did not obey, it was the fault of the officers. Sun Tzu also said that, once a general was appointed, it was his duty to carry out his mission, even if the king protested.
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]
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 ...
Major, John S. (2017), Ancient China: A History, Routledge; Needham, Joseph (1994), Science and Civilization in China Volume 5 Part 6, Cambridge University Press; Peers, C.J. (2006), Soldiers of the Dragon: Chinese Armies 1500 BC - AD 1840, Osprey Publishing Ltd; Peers, Chris (2013), Battles of Ancient China, Pen & Sword Military
The military history of China stretches from roughly 1900 BC to the present day. Chinese armies were advanced and powerful, especially after the Warring States period. [citation needed] These armies were tasked with the twofold goal of defending China and her subject peoples from foreign intruders, and with expanding China's territory and influence across Asia.
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In the state of Wei he commanded many great battles and was appointed Xihe Shou (Mayor of Xihe county). Xihe was the area between the Yellow and Luo Rivers that Wei had just taken from Qin . Later, after he became estranged from the lord of Wei and was forced into exile, Wu Qi went to the State of Chu where he was appointed Prime minister by ...