Zhou–Chu War

Zhou–Chu war
Date	c. 961–957 BC; (4 years)
Location	Hubei
Result	Chu victory
Territorial; changes	Zhou dynasty conquers the region to the north of the Yangtze and east of the Han River. States and peoples south of the Yangtze and west of the Han River remain politically and culturally independent.
Belligerents
Zhou dynasty State of Xin; State of Cai; State of E; State of Zeng; State of Deng; State of Fang; State of Guo;	Chu confederation 26 states of the Han River valley; Hufang Xian
Commanders and leaders
King Zhao of Zhou †; Minister Xin Yumi; Bo Maofu; Duke of Cai †; Baron of Guo; Baron of Nan; Scribe Yü; Hongshu;	"Elder of Chu"
Strength
Six Armies of the West c. 12.500 infantry; c. 500 chariots; Xin and Cai armies c. 4000;	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Extremely heavy; probably over 12.000	Unknown

The Zhou–Chu War was a military conflict between the Zhou dynasty under King Zhao and the state of Chu from 961 to 957 BC. King Zhao personally led at least two major campaigns against Chu and other states and tribes of the middle Yangtze region, initially conquering the lands north of the Yangtze and the Han River valley. Eventually, however, the Zhou forces suffered a crushing defeat, with half of their armed forces as well as King Zhao killed, subsequently losing control of much conquered territory. The war ended the era of Western Zhou's early expansion and forced it into the defense against foreign aggressors. On the other side, Chu consolidated its de facto independence and would continue to grow into one of the most powerful states of China.

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