Jiyu | |
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Laoshang Chanyu | |
Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire | |
Reign | 174–161 BCE |
Predecessor | Modu Chanyu |
Successor | Junchen Chanyu |
Born | Modern-day Mongolia |
Died | 161 BCE |
Father | Modu Chanyu |
Laoshang (Chinese: 老上; r. 174–161 BCE), whose personal name was Jiyu (Chinese: 稽鬻), was a Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire who succeeded his father Modu Chanyu in 174 BCE. Under his reign, the Xiongnu Empire continued to expand against the Yuezhi and the Xiongnu thus gained control of the Hexi Corridor.