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Cao Bin曹彬
Military governor of Tianping Army, commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition, later demoted after defeat.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 31
- RELATION RECORDS
- 48
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Cao Bin, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
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Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Cao BinisCao Wei’s father
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
19 figures · 25 records+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Emperor Taizu of Song→Cao Binappoint
Emperor Taizong→Cao Binappoint
Emperor Zhenzong of Song—Cao Binruler-subject
Emperor Taizong of Song→Cao Bingrant reward
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
10 figures · 11 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Cao Bin→Li Yucapture
Zhao Changyan→Cao Binrequested execution
Cao Bin→Pan Renmeiwork together
Cao Bin→Xu Xuanbeg delay
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
3 figures · 3 records+
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Zhao Pu→Cao Binexonerate
Hu Yanzan→Cao Binaid
Cao Bin→Count of Fulingfarewell
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In history · History of Song
Military governor of Tianping Army, commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition, later demoted after defeat. Commissioner of the Southern Court of the Bureau of Military Affairs, commander-in-chief of the campaign against Jiangnan. Song general, led the army to conquer Southern Tang, later served as Commissioner of Military Affairs.
In fiction · Generals of the Yang Family
Song general, advocated advancing troops; great general, rewarded for archery. Marshal of the Song dynasty, served as commander-in-chief.
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- Official history49 profile notes
History of Song
38 relations42 verified quotations- Emperor Zhenzong of Song→ ruler-subject →Cao Bin
- Cao Bin→ appoint official →Emperor Zhenzong of Song
- Emperor Taizu of Song→ appoint →Cao Bin
- Cao Bin→ ruler-subject →Emperor Taizu of Song
Verified original text · 42
以镇海军节度使曹彬为枢密使
ruler-subject · History of Song, 真宗本纪一
真宗即位,复检校太师、同平章事。
appoint official · History of Song, 曹彬璨玮琮潘美李超传
40 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Generals of the Yang Family
2 relations4 verified quotations- Emperor Taizong of Song→ grant reward →Cao Bin
- Hu Yanzan→ aid →Cao Bin
Verified original text · 4
太宗深加抚劳,赐马、袍而退
grant reward · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 14
以曹彬为幽州道行营前马步军水陆都部署
appoint · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
Cao Bin's general demeanor and front-line confrontation
Consulting the 'History of Song: Biography of Yang Ye', it is known that 'the various armies successively captured Yun, Ying, Huan, and Shuo prefectures, and the troops camped at Sanggan River; coinciding with Cao Bin's army's setback, all routes withdrew, and Mei and others returned to Dai prefecture.' In contrast, in 'Romance of the Yang Family Generals, Chapter 7', Cao Bin advances, saying: 'With the nation's elite troops and sharp weapons, cutting off Taiyuan's isolated fortress is like crushing dry weeds and snapping rotten wood; what doubt is there?' This places more emphasis on his performance in fictional battles.
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以镇海军节度使曹彬为枢密使
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真宗即位,复检校太师、同平章事。
- appoint← Emperor Taizu of Song → Cao BinhistHistory of Song, 世家传二History of Song, 太祖本纪三History of Song, 曹彬潘美传
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内客省使、枢密承旨曹彬充都监
命宣徽南院使、义成军节度使曹彬为西南路行营马步军战櫂都部署
以曹彬为枢密使
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太祖典禁旅,彬中立不倚
由是器重焉。
Original relation: value · History of Song, 曹彬璨玮琮潘美李超传
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曹彬仍枢密使
曹彬兼侍中
Original relation: promote · History of Song, 太宗本纪一
太宗问彬:“谁可将者?”
Original relation: ask · History of Song, 曹彬潘美传
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太宗即位,加同平章事。
- grant reward← Emperor Taizong of Song → Cao BinlitGenerals of the Yang Family, ch. 14Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
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太宗深加抚劳,赐马、袍而退
以曹彬为幽州道行营前马步军水陆都部署
Original relation: appoint · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
即下诏遣使,召曹彬班师。
Original relation: recall · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
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太宗即位,加同平章事
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诏彬与赵普配飨太祖庙庭
诏彬与赵普配飨太祖庙庭。
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为彬辨雪保证,事状明白
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潘美帅步兵继进。
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潘美帅步兵继进
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呼延赞一骑冲到,急叫曰……主将可随吾杀出
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曹彬克昇州,俘其国主煜
煜与其臣百馀人诣军门请罪
Original relation: subjugate · History of Song, 曹彬潘美传
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王师克池州,又破其众二万于采石矶
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诏枢密使曹彬饯廷美于琼林苑
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与王全斌、郭进领骑兵攻河东平乐县
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臣二子材器可取
子璨、珝、玮、玹、玘、珣、琮。
子璨、珝、玮、玹、玘、珣、琮。
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遂遣彬与崔彦进、米信自雄州
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命大将曹彬北征,以潜为幽州道行营前军马步军都指挥使
- requested execution← Zhao Changyan → Cao BinhistHistory of Song, 张宏赵昌言陈恕魏羽刘式刘昌言张洎李惟清传History of Song, 曹彬璨玮琮潘美李超传
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昌言遣观察支使郑蒙上疏,请诛彬等。
赵昌言表请行军法。
Original relation: 请罪 · History of Song, 曹彬璨玮琮潘美李超传
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会曹彬为枢密使,改为副使。
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为请于上,乃许朝谒。
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田重进趣飞狐
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彬与李继勋等大败之于城下。
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彬与李继勋等大败之于城下
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复遣继勋与罗彦瓌、郭进、曹彬等领六万众赴之
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与王全斌、郭进领骑兵攻河东平乐县
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遣其臣徐铉奉表诣阙,乞缓师
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降其将王超、侯霸荣等千八百人
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彬奉诏与李汉琼、田钦祚先赴荆南发战舰
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曹彬卒,复拜枢密使