韩景侯 / Marquis Jing of Han

韩景侯 / Marquis Jing of Han appears in 《资治通鉴·周纪》07丨两起刺杀（1） as the 韩国 ruler whose death in 400 BCE is followed by 韩烈侯’s accession. The episode uses the timing to explain why 郑国 may have attacked Han-held Yangdi during a vulnerable mourning and succession window.

Connections

• 韩国 - polity ruled by Han Jinghou.
• 韩烈侯 - successor.
• 郑国 - attacker during the succession moment.
• Small-State Buffer Diplomacy / 小国夹缝外交 - broader pressure environment around the event.