Li Mu

Li Mu
李牧
A Qing dynasty portrait of Li Mu
Died229 BC
Handan, State of Zhao (present-day Hebei)
OccupationMilitary general
Li Mu
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLǐ Mù
Wade–GilesLi Mu

Li Mu (Chinese: 李牧; died 229 BC), personal name Zuo (繓), courtesy name Mu (牧), was a Chinese military General of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period. He is regarded by Chinese folklore as one of the four Greatest Generals of the Late Warring States period, along with Bai Qi, Wang Jian, and Lian Po. He is widely considered as one of the best defensive tacticians commanders of ancient warfare.[citation needed]