Zhu

State · 750–405 BCE · at its largest around 750 BCE

Small state in southern Shandong, also called Zou, known as the home region of Mencius and eventually absorbed by its larger neighbours.

On its lands while it lasted

• Tengzhou (c. 750 BCE): Capital of Teng (750 BCE–451 BCE).
• Confucius (551 BCE – 479 BCE): Philosopher and teacher from the state of Lu whose ideas on ethics, family and government became the foundation of Confucianism.
• Mozi (c. 470 BCE – 391 BCE): Philosopher who founded Mohism, advocating impartial care, opposition to offensive war and meritocratic government.

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