Jing Ju was one of the leaders during the Daze Village Uprising against the Qin Dynasty

Qin Dynasty

The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BC. The Qin state derived its name from its heartland of Qin, in modern-day Shaanxi. The strength of the Qin state was greatly increased by the legalist reforms of Shang Yang in the 4th century BC, during the Warring...

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Upon hearing the news of Chen Sheng

Chen Sheng

Chen Sheng , also known in some sources as Chen She , was the leader of the first rebellion, known as Daze Village Uprising, against the Qin Dynasty during the reign of Qin Er Shi.-Start of the rebellion:...

 defeated by the Qin forces and uncertain about his death, his subordinate Qin Jia persuaded him to claim the title King of Chu. Shortly after, the Chu

Chu (state)

The State of Chu was a Zhou Dynasty vassal state in present-day central and southern China during the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States Period . Its ruling house had the surname Nai , and clan name Yan , later evolved to surname Mi , and clan name Xiong...

 noble Xiang Liang

Xiang Liang

Xiang Liang was a military leader who led a rebellion against the Qin Dynasty.-Early life:Xiang was a native of Xiaxiang . Xiang was a descendant of a family who served the Chu state for generations...

 called Jing Ju betrayed King Chen by claiming his title and he sent Ying Bu to defeat Qin Jia, which resulted in executions for both Qin Jia and Jing Ju.