hé​zòng​lián​héng

alliance strategies

  1. Vertical Alliance
    The strategy of the 纵横家 zòng​héng​jiā during the Warring States period, specifically the coalition of six states to the east against the state of 秦 qín.
  2. Horizontal Alliance
    The diplomatic strategy proposed by Zhang Yi during the Warring States period to break the 合纵 hé​zòng alliance by persuading six states to side with the state of Qin.