Lord Pingyuan

AncientPoliticianChina-308 — -251

Zhao noble, one of the Four Lords, who raised troops to defend Handan.

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Quick Facts

Born

308 BCE

Died

251 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score53.6

Lord Pingyuan — Complete Timeline

260 BC

Executed his concubine for insulting a crippled manPolitical Action

When a crippled man complained that Lord Pingyuan's concubine had mocked him, Lord Pingyuan executed the concubine to demonstrate his commitment to justice. This act enhanced his reputation for fairness and attracted many retainers to his service.

JusticeReputationRetainers

259 BC

Raised troops to defend HandanPolitical Action◆ Major

During the siege of Handan by Qin, Lord Pingyuan, as chancellor of Zhao, organized the city's defense. He personally appealed to the nobility and commoners for resources, raising a force of 3,000 volunteers to supplement the regular army.

DefenseSiege of HandanLeadership

Impact: nationalconstructive

258 BC

Secured aid from Wei and ChuPolitical Action◆ Major

Lord Pingyuan sent envoys to Wei and Chu to request military assistance against the Qin siege. His diplomatic efforts, including a famous debate with the Chu king, resulted in joint Wei-Chu forces coming to Zhao's relief, lifting the siege.

DiplomacyAllianceSiege of Handan

Impact: regionalconstructive

250 BC

Hosted 3,000 retainersCultural

Lord Pingyuan maintained a household of 3,000 retainers, including scholars, strategists, and adventurers. This practice, common among the Four Lords, made his court a center of political and intellectual activity during the Warring States period.

PatronageRetainersFour Lords

Impact: nationalconstructive