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Brief: This article recounts the daring reconnaissance mission of King Wuling of Zhao during the Warring States period. To execute a surprise cavalry raid on the powerful state of Qin, the king made the audacious decision to infiltrate enemy territory himself. He abdicated in favor of his son to focus on war, then disguised…
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Introduction: This article details the radical military reforms of King Wuling of Zhao during the Warring States period. Facing constant threats from nomadic tribes, the king realized that traditional Chinese chariots and robes were obsolete. In a bold move, he decreed the adoption of “Hufu Qishe” (“Hu attire and mounted archery”), forcing the court…