18Red Eyebrow Rebellion in Response to Yellow River Flooding

Following devastating Yellow River floods, farmers revolted ...
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⚔️ Liu Clan Rebellions Against Wang Mang Begin

The imperial Liu clan suspects the intentions of Wang Mang and foment agrarian rebellions during the course of Ruzi Ying's reign. The first of these is led by Liu Chong, Marquess of Ang-Zong (a/k/a Marquis of An-chung), with a small force starting in May or June.
Liu Clan Rebellions Against Wang Mang Begin (6)
Han DynastyWang MangRebellionCivil WarPolitical Instability
ChinaChina

⚔️ Rebellion of Zhai Yi: Liu Xin Declared Emperor

Zhai Yi, Governor of the Commandery of Dong (modern Puyang, Henan) declares Liu Zin, Marquess of Yang Xiang (modern Tai'an, Shandong), emperor. This proves to be the largest of the rebellions against Emperor Ruzi of Han.
Rebellion of Zhai Yi: Liu Xin Declared Emperor (7)
Han DynastyRebellionCivil WarEmperorPolitical InstabilityMilitary Conflict
ChinaChina

⚔️ Wang Mang Suppresses Rebellion; Zhai Executed, Liu Xin Escapes

Wang Mang puts down the rebellion during the winter. Zhai is captured and executed while Liu Xin escapes.
Wang Mang Suppresses Rebellion; Zhai Executed, Liu Xin Escapes (7)
Han DynastyWang MangRebellionMilitary ConflictPolitical InstabilityChinese HistoryCivil WarXin DynastyEastern Han
ChinaChina

🔴 Red Eyebrow Rebellion in Response to Yellow River Flooding

Following devastating Yellow River floods, farmers revolted against Emperor Wang Mang. To distinguish themselves in battle, the rebels dyed their eyebrows red, giving rise to their name, the Red Eyebrows.
Red Eyebrow Rebellion in Response to Yellow River Flooding (18)
RebellionCivil WarHan DynastyWang MangFloodingMilitary ConflictSocial Unrest
ChinaChina

⚔️ Rebellion Led by Mother Lü Against the Xin Dynasty

Mother Lü, rebel leader against the Xin dynasty
RebellionXin DynastyWang MangChinese HistoryMilitary ConflictCivil UnrestHan Dynasty
ChinaChina

🚢 Han Dynasty Defeats Gongsun Shu's Rebellion

Following Wang Mang's reign, Emperor Guangwu crushed Gongsun Shu's rebellion in Sichuan after Han forces, led by Cen Peng, broke through his Yangtze River blockade and defeated him three years later.
Han Dynasty Defeats Gongsun Shu's Rebellion (33)
Han DynastyRebellionCivil WarMilitary TechnologyNaval Warfare
ChinaChina