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Autumn Period and the Warring States period, Shandong was home to two powerful states: Qi
and Lu, which were eventually succumbed to the powerful state of Chu from the south. e Qin
Dynasty conquered Qi and founded the first centralized Chinese state in 221 . e following
Han Dynasty created two “provinces” in what is now modern Shandong. In 589, the Sui Dynasty
reestablished unity in China, and the Tang Dynasty (618–907) developed the next golden age
of China. During the earlier part of this period, Shandong was ruled as part of Henan Circuit.
Later on China splintered into warlord factions, resulting in the Five Dynasties ...