012 - War on the Horizon

The Wu state is hitting its high water mark, but now what? The Eastern Zhou court is irrelevant, so it is up to the states to dictate to future of China. But again, there is a new kid on the block in the form of the Yue state.

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Listen to this episode from The History of China on Spotify. The Wu state is hitting its high water mark, but now what? The Eastern Zhou court is irrelevant, so it is up to the states to dictate to future of China.

“"Wu Wang Guang" Bronze Jian. The inscription inside records that Helü commissioned it for his daughter's dowry and provides evidence of a political marriage between families of the Wu and Chu states.”

- Cangminzho

Depiction of King Goujian of Yue

In 1965, they found King Goujian’s sword. Look at the detail and care put into making this weapon. Furthemore, its sharpness and durability are unmatched. To learn more, click here.

Map of the era. You can see the Yue State due South of the Wu State.