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Zhao Xin | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 赵信 |
| Died | 111 BCE[1] |
| Allegiance | Han andXiongnu |
| Rank | General |
| Conflicts | Battle of Mobei |
Zhao Xin (simplified Chinese:赵信;traditional Chinese:趙信;pinyin:Zhào Xìn;Wade–Giles:Chao Hsin) was a prominentXiongnu general in the late 2nd century BCE during theHan–Xiongnu War. He defected first to theHan dynasty then back to the Xiongnu.
In 131 BCE, Zhao Xin defected from the Xiongnu to the Han,[2] and he became known as the Marquis of Xi (Chinese:翕侯).[3] His name was probably adopted during his service to the Han.
He was one of the six generals led byWei Qing during a Han expedition against the Xiongnu in 123 BCE, and led a 3,000-strong vanguard force along with fellow general Su Jian. Although the two Han campaigns were successful, Zhao Xin was defeated and surrendered to the Xiongu. Su Jian's forces were also defeated, but he managed to escape.[4]
In 119 BCE, Zhao Xin is recorded as acting on behalf of the Xiongnu to broker aheqin marriage with the Han. Though leading to debate at the Han court, the proposal was rejected.[5]
A Xiongnufortress named after Zhao Xin was constructed near theKhangai Mountains, soon after his submission toYizhixie Chanyu. The fortress was later destroyed by Wei Qing's forces during the end phase of theBattle of Mobei.
Zhao Xin died in 111 BCE.[1]
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