Feng Fengshi

AncientGeneralChina-100 — -40

Han general who stabilized the Western Regions.

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Quick Facts

Born

100 BCE

Died

40 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)63

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)67

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score51.3

Feng Fengshi — Complete Timeline

60 BC

Appointment as Protector General of the Western RegionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Feng Fengshi was appointed as the first Protector General of the Western Regions (Xiyu Duhu). This position was established to oversee Han interests in the Tarim Basin and maintain control over the city-states.

Western RegionsDiplomacyHan Empire

Impact: regionalconstructive

59 BC

Stabilization of the Western RegionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Feng Fengshi successfully negotiated with the city-states of the Western Regions, securing their allegiance to the Han Empire. He established a system of alliances and military garrisons that maintained peace and facilitated trade along the Silk Road.

Western RegionsDiplomacySilk Road

Impact: regionalconstructive

57 BC

Campaign Against the Xiongnu in the Western RegionsWar◆ Major

Feng Fengshi led Han forces against Xiongnu incursions into the Western Regions. He defeated the Xiongnu forces and expelled them from the region, securing Han dominance over the Silk Road trade routes.

Han-Xiongnu WarWestern RegionsMilitary Campaign

Impact: regional