Lian Po
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Lian Po was a general of the Zhao state during the Warring States period of Chinese history.
Background
During the Battle of Changping between the state of Qin and state of Zhao, Lian Po was the general initially commanding the Zhao forces. Frustrated with the stalemate and encouraged by Qin spies, King Xiaocheng of Zhao replaced general Lian Po with the less cautious Zhao Kuo. The Qin army under Bai Qi then destroyed the army of Zhao, establishing Qin's military superiority over all other Chinese states. The battle took place near modern-day Gaoping in Shanxi and hundreds of thousands of soldiers from Zhao were executed after the battle.
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