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Li Xin (Qin)

3rd century BCE · 3rd century BCE

Li Xin was a general of the State of Qin during its wars of unification. He pursued the crown prince of Yan, Dan, after the attempt on the life of the future First Emperor, and in 225 BCE led a Qin army of about 200,000 men against Chu, which was routed by the Chu general Xiang Yan. He later served in the conquests of Yan and Qi.

Li Xin (Qin)
Image: 選者:余邵魚(明)/校訂者:陳継儒(明) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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