sort the choices into chronological order, starting with the first event, to describe the rule of zhou dynasty.

Zhou leaders place family members in charge of faraway states
Over time, ties between zhou kings and faraway nobles weaken
The zhou expand their lands through conquest
Group of nobles join with nomadic invaders to try to overthrow the king, but fail

1. The zhou expand their lands through conquest

2. Zhou leaders place family members in charge of faraway states
3. Over time, ties between zhou kings and faraway nobles weaken
4. Group of nobles join with nomadic invaders to try to overthrow the king, but fail