In 597 BCE, Zhao Shuo participated in the Battle of Bi between the states of Jin and Chu.
However, no other mentions of Zhao Shuo were found in Zuo Zhuan, the primary historical record of the Spring and Autumn period.
In 583 BCE, Duke Jing of Jin attacked the vassal State of Zhao.
He reasoned with Duke Jing by arguing that Xuanzi served loyally the state of Jin.
According to Han Jue, Zhao Shuo had died before the year of 583 BCE.