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The 7[sup]th[/sup] most common last name in China. This last name was originally the name of the land awarded to Zao Fu a chauffeur of Zhou Mu Wang (1,001-946 B.C.). Zao Fu rescued Zhou Mu Wang during a rebellion, and was awarded the Zhao city (in Shanxi, China). From then on, the descendents of Zao Fu all bear the last name of Zhao. Later, during the reign of Zhou You Wang, Zhao Sun Shu (7[sup]th[/sup] generation from Zao Fu) escaped to Jin because of the cruelty of Zhou You Wang. Sun Shu brought with him Zhao Shuai, the grandson of Zhao Su You (5[sup]th[/sup] generation). Zhao Shuai became a powerful official of Jin Wen Gong. During Zhan Guo period, Zhao Xiang Zi (7[sup]th[/sup] generation from Zhao Shuai) united Wei and Han and split Jin into three kingdoms. Zhao thus became one of the seven kingdoms during the Zhan Guo period.Hometown: South west of Tong Wei in Gan Su Province.
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