Li Bing (李冰) | 24 Histories

Overview

Li Bing was an Engineer.

PeriodAncient China

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 256 to BC 251 秦時
Strongly inferred · New Book of Tang 95, passage 20

Places and affiliations

Polity Qin 秦 · Relation Served
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 20
At Min River 汶江 · Relation Worked at
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 20

Events and relationships

Channeled Min River to irrigate
BC 256 to BC 251 秦時 · Engineering · Director
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 20

Source notes

Value historical
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 20

References in the histories

New Book of Tang, Chapter 95Volume 95 Biographies 20: Gao Jian and Fifth Generation Descendents: Gao Zhong, Dou Weizhi, Douzhi, Dou Gui, Dou Cong, Dou Kang, Dou Jing, Dou Dan, Dou Zhi, Dou Congsun: Dou Dexuan · 1 passage

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秦時李冰導汶江水灌田，瀕水者頃千金，民相侵冒。 Since Qin times Li Bing had diverted the Min to irrigate the plain; waterfront plots were worth fortunes, and neighbors constantly encroached on one another's land.