# Dengzhi

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Dengzhi 鄧至 5th century–c. 554 The kingdom of Dengzhi in the western China Status Kingdom Capital Dengzhi Government Monarchy King Historical era 5th - 6th century • Established 5th century • Disestablished c. 554 Preceded by Succeeded by Qiang (historical people) Western Wei Tuyuhun Today part of China

For the [Shu Han](/source/Shu_Han) minister, see [Deng Zhi](/source/Deng_Zhi).

**Dengzhi** ([Chinese](/source/Chinese_language): 鄧至), also known as the **Dengzhi Qiang** (鄧至羌) and **Baishui Qiang** (白水羌), was a state established by the [Qiang](/source/Qiang_(historical_people)) ethnic group that existed during the [Northern and Southern dynasties](/source/Northern_and_Southern_dynasties) period in China. It was located west of [Chouchi](/source/Chouchi) and south of [Dangchang](/source/Dangchang_Kingdom), which is equivalent to the northern part of present-day [Sichuan](/source/Sichuan), [China](/source/China). Its capital was Dengzhi City (west of modern day [Jiuzhaigou County](/source/Jiuzhaigou_County), [Sichuan](/source/Sichuan)), and their rulers all had the surname "Xiang" (像/象).

## History

According to the *[Book of Zhou](/source/Book_of_Zhou)*, Dengzhi was first founded by [Xiang Shuzhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xiang_Shuzhi&action=edit&redlink=1), a Qiang chieftain who ruled over the Bai River or Baishui (白水) and later proclaimed himself king. The city of Dengzhi was located north of the river and was named after the [Cao Wei dynasty](/source/Cao_Wei) military general, [Deng Ai](/source/Deng_Ai), who once came to the area during the [Conquest of Shu Han](/source/Conquest_of_Shu_Han_by_Cao_Wei).

The Dengzhi's earliest interaction with the [Northern and Southern dynasties](/source/Northern_and_Southern_dynasties) was during the reign of [Emperor Wen of Song](/source/Emperor_Wen_of_Song) (424–453), when [Xiang Qudan](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xiang_Qudan&action=edit&redlink=1) sent horses to the [Liu Song dynasty](/source/Liu_Song_dynasty) as tribute. During the reign of [Xiang Shupeng](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xiang_Shupeng&action=edit&redlink=1), he actively pursued diplomatic relations with the [Southern Qi](/source/Southern_Qi), [Northern Wei](/source/Northern_Wei) and [Liang](/source/Liang_dynasty) dynasties, receiving various titles in return. In 509, [Xiang Lanti](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xiang_Lanti&action=edit&redlink=1) ascended the throne, presumably succeeding Xiang Shupeng.

The [Book of Liang](/source/Book_of_Liang) records that the Dengzhi people wore hats called "Tuhe" (突何) and their clothes were the similar to those of the Dangchang, a neighbouring Qiang kingdom to the north. Various historical records also record that Dengzhi's customs and habits were the same as Dangchang.

The last recorded ruler of the Dengzhi was [Xiang Yanheng](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xiang_Yanheng&action=edit&redlink=1), who was the tenth descendant of Xiang Shuzhi. In 554, Xiang Yanheng lost power after his state was attacked by the [Tuyuhun](/source/Tuyuhun), causing him to flee to the [Western Wei dynasty](/source/Western_Wei_Dynasty). The Western Wei paramount authority, [Yuwen Tai](/source/Yuwen_Tai) sent troops to escort him back to his domain. Dengzhi's subsequent events are not recorded in historical records, but by the time the [Northern Zhou dynasty](/source/Northern_Zhou) replaced the Western Wei in 557, Deng province had been established in Dengzhi's place, meaning that the state would have likely ceased to exist around this time.

## Rulers

Common names in Chinese Characters Duration of reigns Xiang Shuzhi (像舒治) Unknown Xiang Qudan (像屈耽) c. 424–453 Xiang Shupeng (像舒彭) c. 479–509 Xiang Lanti (像覽蹄) 509–? Xiang Yanheng (像檐桁) ?–554

## References

- *[Book of Zhou](/source/Book_of_Zhou)*, vol. [49](https://zh.wikisource.org/wiki/%E5%91%A8%E6%9B%B8/%E5%8D%B749)

- *[Book of Wei](/source/Book_of_Wei)*, vols. 7 (Part [1](https://zh.wikisource.org/wiki/%E9%AD%8F%E6%9B%B8/%E5%8D%B77%E4%B8%8A) and [2](https://zh.wikisource.org/wiki/%E9%AD%8F%E6%9B%B8/%E5%8D%B77%E4%B8%8B)), [101](https://zh.wikisource.org/wiki/%E9%AD%8F%E6%9B%B8/%E5%8D%B7101)

- *[Book of Liang](/source/Book_of_Liang)*, vol. [54](https://zh.wikisource.org/wiki/%E6%A2%81%E6%9B%B8/%E5%8D%B754)

- *[Zizhi Tongjian](/source/Zizhi_Tongjian)*, vol. [75](https://zh.wikisource.org/wiki/%E8%B3%87%E6%B2%BB%E9%80%9A%E9%91%92_(%E8%83%A1%E4%B8%89%E7%9C%81%E9%9F%B3%E6%B3%A8)/%E5%8D%B7075)

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