Editing 241 BC (section)

==== China ====
* Five of the seven major warring states: [[Chu (state)|Chu]], [[Zhao (state)|Zhao]], [[Wei (state)|Wei]], [[Yan (state)|Yan]], and [[Han (Warring States)|Han]], form an alliance to fight the rising power of [[Qin (state)|Qin]]. [[King Kaolie of Chu]] is named the leader of the alliance, and [[Lord Chunshen]] the military commander, with Pang Nuan of Zhao also serving as a general. The coalition penetrates as far as the Qin town of Zui, west of the strategic [[Hangu Pass]] and in the Qin heartland of [[Guanzhong]], but they are defeated. Afterwards, Chu moves its capital east to [[Shouchun]], further away from the threat of Qin. Qin counterattacks, sacking the Wei city of Chaoge.
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