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During the Chu–Han Contention, a power struggle for supremacy over China between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, Chen Ping served Liu Bang as an advisor and helped to conceive strategies to help Liu overcome his rivals and unify China under his control. Liu Bang founded the Han dynasty and became historically known as "Emperor Gaozu of Han". Chen Ping was conferred the title "Marquis of Huyou" () in recognition of his contributions, and he later received another title, "Marquis of Quni" (). He was appointed as Left Chancellor () and Right Chancellor () respectively during the reigns of Emperor Hui and when Empress Dowager Lü Zhi was in power.