Zhao Cui

Zhao Cui (died 622 BCE), posthumously known as Zhao Chengzi (Chinese: 趙成子; Chengzi of Zhao), courtesy name Ziyu (子餘), was a Chinese monarch. He was a dafu of Duke Wen of the Jin state during the Spring and Autumn period. He was the clan leader of Zhao between 636 and 622 BCE.

Zhao Cui
1st Leader of Zhao clan
SuccessorZhao Dun
Died622 BCE
SpouseShu Kui
Zhao Ji (daughter of Duke Wen of Jin)
IssueZhao Dun
Zhao Tong
Zhao Kuo
Zhao Yingqi
Names
Ancestral name: Yíng (嬴)
Lineage name: Zhào (趙)
Given name: Cuī (衰)
Courtesy name: Zǐyú (子餘)
Posthumous name
Chéng (成)
HouseZhao
FatherZhao Gongming
OccupationMonarch

When Chong'er, later known as Duke Wen of Jin was in exile due to the Li Ji unrest, Zhao Cui had always followed Chong'er. In the state of Qin, they received the assistance of Duke Mu of Qin.

After Duke Wen's death, he served Duke Xiang of Jin and participated in the battle of Pengya. Jin army defeated Qin army in this battle.

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