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Marquis of Cai蔡侯
Ruler of the state of Cai. Because his sister was abandoned, he remarried her to Chu, killed his father to seize the throne, was lured and killed by King Ling of Chu, and borrowed Wu troops to attack Chu.
- DIRECT FIGURES
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- RELATION RECORDS
- 16
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Marquis of Cai, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
2 figures · 2 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Huan of Qi—Marquis of Caiin-law
Marquis of Cai—King Cheng of Chuin-law
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
5 figures · 6 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
King Helü of Wu→Marquis of Caiaccept
Duke of Zheng→Marquis of Caisummon for audience
King Zhuang of Chu→Marquis of Caiassist affairs
Marquis of Cai→King Cheng of Chuflee to
Marquis of Cai→Duke Ding of Jinrequest aid
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
7 figures · 7 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Chu Zi→Marquis of Caimeet alliance
Marquis of Cai→Duke of Zhengmeet alliance
King Ling of Chu→Marquis of Cailure and kill
Xun Yin→Marquis of Caisolicit bribe
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
1 figure · 1 record＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Marquis of Cai→Wu Zially
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In history ·
Ruler of the state of Cai, praised for his deeds. Ruler of the state of Cai, met with the Earl of Zheng at Deng. Ruler of the state of Cai, met at Deng and feared Chu.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Ruler of the state of Cai, maternal uncle of Prince Yue, sent Cai Ji to attack Prince Tuo. Ruler of the state of Cai, angered because his sister was abandoned, remarried his sister to Chu. Ruler of the state of Cai, attached to Chu, was attacked.
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- Literature / legend7 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
8 relations8 verified quotations- Duke Huan of Qi→ in-law →Marquis of Cai
- King Ling of Chu→ lure and kill →Marquis of Cai
- Marquis of Cai→ in-law →King Cheng of Chu
- Marquis of Cai→ flee to →King Cheng of Chu
Verified original text · 8
蔡穆公以其妹嫁桓公为第三夫人
in-law · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 23
灵王命将蔡侯磔死
lure and kill · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 69
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Discourses of the States
1 relations1 verified quotations- King Zhuang of Chu→ assist affairs →Marquis of Cai
Verified original text · 1
问谁赞事，则陈侯、蔡侯、许男、顿子
assist affairs · Discourses of the States, 楚语上
- Official history18 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
8 relations8 verified quotations- Chu Zi→ meet alliance →Marquis of Cai
- Marquis of Cai→ meet alliance →Duke of Zheng
- Duke of Zheng→ summon for audience →Marquis of Cai
- Fan Xianzi→ dismiss →Marquis of Cai
Verified original text · 8
遂及蔡侯次于厥貉
meet alliance · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 18
蔡侯、郑伯会于邓
meet alliance · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 4
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
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蔡穆公以其妹嫁桓公为第三夫人
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问谁赞事，则陈侯、蔡侯、许男、顿子
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竟将其妹更嫁于楚国，为楚成王夫人
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蔡侯至楚，见了成王，备述竖貂之语。
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蔡侯因之，以其子干与其大夫之子为质于吴
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二君各取其物，俱转献于吴王。
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阖闾乃受蔡侯之质，许以出兵
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以世子元为质于晋，借兵伐楚
- solicit bribe← Xun Yin → Marquis of CailitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 75Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 54
Original text (2)
使人谓蔡侯曰……闻君有裘佩以遗楚君臣，何独敝邑而无之
晋荀寅求货于蔡侯，弗得
Original relation: 求货 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 54