| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 黄歇, 黃歇, Huáng Xiē |
| Nickname | Lord Chunshen (春申君, Chūnshēn Jūn) |
| Other name | Hoàng Hâm, Hoàng Yết |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | 314 BC |
| Birth Place | State of Chu (楚国; nước Sở) |
| Died | 238 BC |
| Death Reason | Assassinated by Li Yuan at the gate of Jiji (棘门) during a political coup. |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Chu State |
| Battles | Relief of Handan, Battle of the Five States against Qin |
Biography & Historical Record
Huang Xie (黄歇, Hoàng Yết), historically known as Lord Chunshen (春申君, Chūnshēn Jūn), was one of the Four Lords of the Warring States period in China. He was a prominent statesman and diplomat of the State of Chu (楚, Sở). Renowned for his intellect and loyalty, he rose to prominence by serving King Kaolie of Chu (楚考烈王, Sở Khảo Liệt Vương), whom he accompanied as a hostage to the State of Qin (秦, Tần) during his youth. He successfully negotiated the return of the crown prince to Chu, securing his own political fortune.
As the Prime Minister of Chu, he implemented policies to revitalize the state, inviting scholars and retainers to assist him. He is famously credited with organizing a coalition of states to break the Qin siege of Handan (邯郸, Hàm Đan) in 257 BC. His later years were marked by court intrigue, particularly involving Li Yuan (李园, Lý Viên), which ultimately led to his assassination in 238 BC.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
While Huang Xie predates the Three Kingdoms period by centuries, his archetype as a ‘Great Minister of the Warring States’ is frequently invoked by characters in the novel as a standard for political wisdom and the dangers of harboring opportunistic retainers.
Huang Xie — Historical & Literary Timeline
314 BC
Birth
Huang Xie is born within the State of Chu.
257 BC
The Relief of Handan
Huang Xie leads Chu forces to join the coalition against the State of Qin (秦, Tần), successfully relieving the siege on the Zhao capital, Handan.
238 BC
Death
Due to a court conspiracy involving his subordinate Li Yuan (李园, Lý Viên), Huang Xie is ambushed and killed at Jiji (棘门).
For detailed historical records, archives, and official chronicles, explore Huang Xie on Wikipedia.
Key Relationships
- Monarchs
- King Kaolie of Chu (楚考烈王, Sở Khảo Liệt Vương): The ruler he served faithfully and whom he helped restore to the throne of Chu.
- Political Rivals/Allies
- Li Yuan (李园, Lý Viên): A retainer who utilized Huang Xie’s influence, only to orchestrate his assassination.
- Lord Xinling (信陵君, Tín Lăng Quân): A contemporary and one of the Four Lords of the Warring States with whom Huang Xie maintained complex diplomatic ties.
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