Xǔ (state)

Xu (Chinese: 許; pinyin: Xǔ) was an ancient Chinese state of the Zhou dynasty. In the early Western Zhou Dynasty[1], King Cheng of Zhou enfeoffed Xu Wenshu at Xu (modern Xuchang, Henan). The ruling family had the clan name of Jiang (姜),[2]. and the noble rank of baron (男).

This article is about the state 許 in modern Henan. For the state 徐 in the Huai River valley, see Xu (state).

State of Xu 許國
c. 1064 BC–375 BC
Common languages	Old Chinese
Government	Monarchy
History
• Established	c. 1064 BC
• Conquered by Chu	375 BC
Today part of	China

History

Western Zhou Dynasty

In the early years of King Wu of Zhou, the capital of Xu was established at Zhangpan Ancient City, 20 kilometers east of modern Xuchang City.

Eastern Zhou Dynasty

In 654 BC, Chu attacked Xu, and the ruler of Xu submitted to Chu.

In 576 BC, Duke Ling of Xu was afraid of Zheng's aggression and requested to move to Chu. Chu moved the Xu court to Ye ( in modern Ye County, Henan).

In 533 BC, Duke Dao of Xu moved to Chengfu, in modern Anhui Province.

In 506 BC, Si, Baron of Xu moved to Rongcheng (in modern Lushan County, Henan).

In 504 BC, the state of Zheng onset of action Xu, hold Baron Si.

In 375 BC, Xu was annexed by Chu.

Culture

The wife of Duke Mu of Xu, Lady Xu Mu, is said to be the first known woman poet in Chinese history.[3]

References

1. The Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE) was the longest-lasting of ancient China’s dynastiesby Ancient History Encyclopedia
2. "The Regional State of Xu 許". ChinaKnowledge.de.
3. Anne Cunningham (2018). The Most Influential Female Writers. Rosen Young Adult. p. 22. ISBN 978-1508179665.

Sources

• Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol.3 & 4): A Reference Guide, Part Three & Four. 2014.