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-Han, a warring state. It used to be part of the powerful state Jin, which later broke into three.
-Zhao, another warring state that was once part of Jin.
-Wei, the third warring state that was once part of Jin. Because these states used to be part of Jin, their leaders were called "hou" instead of the higher "gong," or even higher "wang." After a few generations they start going by wang anyway.
-Lord Wen of Wei (Wei Wen Hou), the ruler of Wei, all-around great guy.
Han and Zhao were causing problems for each other. Han sought troops from Wei, saying, "I wish we could borrow your army to strike at Zhao." Lord Wen of Wei said, "Zhao is like Our brother. We do not dare accede to your request." Zhao also sought troops, to strike at Han. Lord Wen said, "Han is like Our brother. We do not dare accede to your request." The two countries could not obtain troops, so they were angry but returned home. When it was over, they then realized that Lord Wen had done this to reconcile them. They both paid their respects at the court of Wei.
-Han, a warring state. It used to be part of the powerful state Jin, which later broke into three.
-Zhao, another warring state that was once part of Jin.
-Wei, the third warring state that was once part of Jin. Because these states used to be part of Jin, their leaders were called "hou" instead of the higher "gong," or even higher "wang." After a few generations they start going by wang anyway.
-Lord Wen of Wei (Wei Wen Hou), the ruler of Wei, all-around great guy.
Han and Zhao were causing problems for each other. Han sought troops from Wei, saying, "I wish we could borrow your army to strike at Zhao." Lord Wen of Wei said, "Zhao is like Our brother. We do not dare accede to your request." Zhao also sought troops, to strike at Han. Lord Wen said, "Han is like Our brother. We do not dare accede to your request." The two countries could not obtain troops, so they were angry but returned home. When it was over, they then realized that Lord Wen had done this to reconcile them. They both paid their respects at the court of Wei.