The Heqin Peace Treaty (198 BCE)

198 BCE · Chang'an · political

By sending a lady of the imperial family together with silk, grain and other gifts, Han China purchased the forbearance of the Xiongnu.

It was a humiliating but pragmatic strategy for China, and it lasted more than 60 years. | A classic example of the strategy by which states that are not strong secure a balance by "buying off" the strong.

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What was The Heqin Peace Treaty (198 BCE)?
By sending a lady of the imperial family together with silk, grain and other gifts, Han China purchased the forbearance of the Xiongnu.
When did The Heqin Peace Treaty (198 BCE) happen?
198 BCE
Where did The Heqin Peace Treaty (198 BCE) take place?
Chang'an