Lian Po

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Lian Po was a renowned military general of the Warring States period in ancient China, celebrated for his defensive strategies and service to the state of Zhao.

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instanceOf historical figure
military general
person
allegiance State of Zhao
linked to: state of Zhao
associatedWork Records of the Grand Historian
contemporaries Bai Qi
Li Mu
Lin Xiangru
country State of Zhao
linked to: state of Zhao
culture Ancient China
deathPlace China (historical)
linked to: Ancient China
era Warring States period
ethnicity Chinese
gender male
historicalContext interstate warfare among the Seven Warring States
historicalSource Sima Qian’s Records of the Grand Historian
knownFor defensive strategies
military leadership
service to the state of Zhao
stalwart defense against Qin
language Classical Chinese
legacy frequently cited in later Chinese military writings
model of defensive generalship in Chinese military history
mentionedIn Records of the Grand Historian
Zhan Guo Ce
militaryStrategy avoidance of decisive pitched battle when unfavorable
fortification and protracted defense
name Lian Po
notableBattle Battle of Changping (initial defensive phase)
linked to: Battle of Changping
occupation general
military strategist
politicalEntity Zhao (one of the Seven Warring States)
region Northern China
linked to: North China
reputation cautious and capable commander
loyal general of Zhao
residence Zhao
roleInBattleOfChangping commander of Zhao defensive forces
servedUnder King Xiaocheng of Zhao
King of Zhao
timePeriod Warring States period
virtue loyalty
military discipline
strategic patience

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