Their warriors were often employed as mercenaries by other states; they played a role in the defeat of Xiang Yu by Liu Bang (later Emperor Gaozu of Han), and later served the Han dynasty.
Prajurit mereka sering dipekerjakan sebagai tentara bayaran oleh negara lain; mereka memainkan peran dalam kekalahan Xiang Yu oleh Liu Bang (kemudian Kaisar Gaozu dari Han), dan kemudian melayani Dinasti Han.