Lord Chunshen

Lord Chunshen negotiated with the state of Qin to secure the release of Prince Wan (later King Kaolie of Chu), who was being held hostage. This diplomatic success strengthened Chu's position and earned Lord Chunshen the king's trust.

Lord Chunshen (Huang Xie) served as chancellor of the state of Chu under King Kaolie. He was one of the Four Lords of the Warring States, known for his patronage of scholars and his role in Chu's administration.

Lord Chunshen led Chu forces to relieve the siege of Handan, the capital of Zhao, which was under attack by Qin. The joint Chu-Wei relief force defeated the Qin army, saving Zhao from conquest and temporarily halting Qin expansion.

Lord Chunshen was assassinated by Li Yuan, a rival official, during a coup at the Chu court. Li Yuan had placed his own sister as the king's consort and feared exposure. The assassination ended Lord Chunshen's influence and led to a period of instability in Chu.