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Bo Pi伯嚭

Wu & YueHistory × Fiction

Son of Bo Xiwan, fled to the state of Wu, later became a minister of Wu.

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Bo Pi, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Grand Tutor of Wu, accepted bribes from Yue, slandered Wu Zixu. A refugee from Chu, fled to Wu, became Grand Tutor. Grand Tutor of Wu, summoned Ji Kangzi.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition

Son of Bo Xiwan, fled to Wu, later became a minister of Wu. Minister of Wu, together with Wu Yuan requested to attack Chu. Minister of Wu, had a grudge against Chu, served as deputy general of the Wu army.

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  1. 17 profile notes
    11 relations16 verified quotations
    • Bo Pi→ slander harm →Wu Zixu
    • Wu Zixu→ recommend →Bo Pi
    • Bo Pi→ seek peace →King Goujian of Yue
    • Bo Pi→ shelter →King Goujian of Yue
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    1. 伯嚭前奏曰：“相国之言误矣！

      dispute · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 79

    2. 伯嚭密奏曰

      slander harm · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 82

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  2. 2 profile notes
    2 relations2 verified quotations
    • Bo Pi→ slander harm →Wu Zixu
    • Bo Pi→ assist →Helü
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 太宰嚭既与子胥有隙，因谗曰

      slander harm · Records of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传

    2. 吴以为大夫

      assist · Records of the Grand Historian, 吴太伯世家

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History vs. fiction

A descendant of a former Chu official, he fled to the state of Wu and rose to the position of Grand Steward.

  • based on factPortrayed as the son of Bo Xiwan

    Records of the Grand Historian, Biography of Wu Zixu clearly records that Bo Pi was the grandson of Bo Zhouli, a minister of the state of Chu, and fled to the state of Wu after his family was executed (「楚诛其大臣郤宛、伯州犁，伯州犁之孙伯嚭亡奔吴，吴亦以嚭为大夫。」Source: Biography of Wu Zixu.txt). Although the novel retains the historical framework of his fleeing to Wu after his family was massacred and being appointed to a high position, it rewrites the familial relationship, directly calling him the son of the murdered minister Bo Xiyuan, shortening the generational gap to enhance the dramatic tension.

Relationship network

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Bo PiBo PiWu ZixuWu ZixuKing Goujian of YueKing Goujian of YueKing Zhao of ChuKing Zhao of ChuFuchaiFuchaiKing Helü of WuKing Helü of WuHelüHelüKing Helü of WuKing Helü of WuWen ZhongWen Zhong
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 74; Records of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 54; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 75; Records of the Grand Historian, 吴太伯世家; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 57; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 76; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 77

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