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Zou Yao

2nd century BCE · 2nd century BCE

Zou Yao was a descendant of King Goujian of Yue who helped the Han against Xiang Yu. In 192 BCE Emperor Hui of Han made him King of Donghai, ruling from Dong'ou in southern Zhejiang. His kingdom later suffered attacks from neighbouring Minyue, and in 138 BCE its people asked to be resettled within Han territory.

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Dong'ou

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