Lian Po (Chinese: 廉頗; c. 327 BC – 243 BC), was a prominent General of the Zhao state in the Warring States period of Chinese history. He is regarded by...

to spread rumors that Lian Po was too senile and cowardly to fight. King Xiaocheng of Zhao was already dissatisfied with Po's strategy of dragging out...

Xiaocheng of Zhao. Zhao sent out Lian Po who based his armies at Changping and Qin sent out general Wang He. Lian Po was too wise to risk a decisive battle...

Generals of the Late Warring States period, along with Li Mu, Wang Jian, and Lian Po; he is also remembered as the most fearsome amongst the four. The New Book...

meteoric rise, most notably the old general Lian Po, one of the most experienced commanders during that time. Lian Po was so jealous that he swore enmity between...

related to Biographies of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru (Huang Tingjian). This grass-style Chinese calligraphy titled Biographies of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru was written...

Greatest Generals of the Late Warring States period, along with Bai Qi, Lian Po and Li Mu. He was born in Dongxiang, Pinyang, Guanzhong (north-east of...

spread rumours about Lian Po being old, cowardly and incompetent. King Xiaocheng believed the rumours, and decided to dismiss Lian Po and replace him with...

Generals of the Late Warring States period, along with Bai Qi, Wang Jian, and Lian Po. He is widely considered as one of the best defensive tacticians commanders...

most important minister, Lin Xiangru, was dissatisfied by Lian's defensive strategy: while Lian Po was in command, he set up camp, built forts, and stayed...