King Huiwen of Zhao

AncientEmperorChina-310 — -266

Zhao ruler at the height of its power.

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Quick Facts

Born

310 BCE

Died

266 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)80

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score58.9

King Huiwen of Zhao — Complete Timeline

280 BC

Reached the height of Zhao's powerPolitical Action◆ Major

Under King Huiwen, Zhao became the most powerful state in the Warring States period. His reign saw the consolidation of the military reforms of his father, King Wuling, and Zhao's army became a formidable force, capable of challenging Qin.

Zhao HegemonyMilitary PowerWarring States

Impact: regionalconstructive

279 BC

Appointed Lin Xiangru as chancellorPolitical Action

King Huiwen appointed the diplomat Lin Xiangru as chancellor after his successful missions to Qin. Lin Xiangru's policies promoted internal harmony and effective governance, contributing to Zhao's stability and prosperity.

AppointmentDiplomacyGovernance

Impact: nationalconstructive

Hosted the Mianchi ConferencePolitical Action

King Huiwen met with King Zhaoxiang of Qin at Mianchi to negotiate a truce. The conference, mediated by Lin Xiangru, temporarily eased tensions between Zhao and Qin, though it did not lead to a lasting peace.

DiplomacySummitQin-Zhao Relations

Impact: regional

269 BC

Defeated Qin at the Battle of YiqueWar◆ Major

Zhao forces under General Zhao She defeated a Qin army at Yique, inflicting heavy casualties. This victory checked Qin's eastward expansion and demonstrated Zhao's military strength during its peak.

BattleZhao VictoryQin Defeat

Impact: regional