State of Xu 許國
c. 1064 BC–375 BC
Common languages	Old Chinese
Government	Monarchy
History
• Established	c. 1064 BC
• Conquered byChu	375 BC
Succeeded by Chu (state)
Today part of	China

Xu (Chinese:許;pinyin:Xǔ) was anancient Chinese state of theZhou dynasty. In the early Western Zhou Dynasty,^[1]King Cheng of Zhou enfeoffed Xu Wenshu at Xu (modernXuchang,Henan). The ruling family had the clan name ofJiang (姜),^[2] and thenoble rank of baron (男).^[3]

In the early years ofKing Wu of Zhou, the capital of Xu was established at Zhangpan Ancient City, 20 kilometers east of modernXuchang City.^{[citation needed]}

In 654 BC,Chu attacked Xu, and the ruler of Xu submitted to Chu.

In 576 BC, Duke Ling of Xu was afraid ofZheng's aggression and requested to move to Chu. Chu moved the Xu court to Ye ( in modernYe County, Henan).

In 533 BC, Duke Dao of Xu moved to Chengfu, in modernAnhui Province.

In 506 BC, Si, Baron of Xu moved to Rongcheng (in modernLushan County, Henan).

In 504 BC, the state ofZheng onset of action Xu, hold Baron Si.

In 375 BC, Xu was annexed by Chu.^{[citation needed]}

The wife of Duke Mu of Xu,Lady Xu Mu, is said to be the first known woman poet in Chinese history.^[4]

• Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol.3 & 4): A Reference Guide, Part Three & Four. 2014.

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