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Zhai Liao
Zhai Liao was a Dingling chieftain who founded the Zhai Wei state on the Yellow River in Henan during the break-up of the Former Qin. After serving and turning on several powers in turn, he proclaimed himself Heavenly King of Wei in 388. He died in 391, and his son Zhai Zhao lost the state to the Later Yan in 392.
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