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Chai Shao柴绍
Tang general, participated in the Battle of Huoyi.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 9
- RELATION RECORDS
- 14
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Chai Shao, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 2 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Chai Shao—Li Yuanson-in-law
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
5 figures · 6 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Emperor Tang→Chai Shaodispatch
Chai Shao→Li Shiminquestioned
Chai Shao→Li Yuanfollow
Chai Shao—Li Jianchengfollow
Luo Cheng→Chai Shaoreceive order
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
6 figures · 6 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Li Shimin→Chai Shaoco-fight
Qin Shubao→Chai Shaopeer
Chai Shao→Wang Shichongcapture city
Chai Shao→Dou Jiandecatch
Chai Shao→Liang Shidudefeat
Chai Shao→Luo Chengcooperate in battle
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Old Book of Tang
Tang general, participated in the Battle of Huoyi. Early Tang general, enfeoffed with fief.
In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang
Son of Master Chai of Fen River, skilled in martial arts and literature, studied in a temple, chosen by Duke Tang as son-in-law. Li Yuan's son-in-law, repaired temples, entertained Qin Shubao; Li Yuan's son-in-law, handled affairs for his father-in-law.
Across source works
How this figure changes across texts
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- Official history7 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
4 relations4 verified quotations- Chai Shao→ son-in-law →Li Yuan
- Chai Shao→ catch →Dou Jiande
- Chai Shao→ follow →Li Jiancheng
- Chai Shao→ defeat →Liang Shidu
Verified original text · 4
高祖微时，妻之以女，即平阳公主也
son-in-law · Old Book of Tang, 唐俭长孙顺德刘弘基殷峤刘政会柴绍武士彟传
擒窦建德于武牢
catch · Old Book of Tang, 唐俭长孙顺德刘弘基殷峤刘政会柴绍武士彟传
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend10 profile notes
Romance of Sui and Tang
8 relations8 verified quotations- Chai Shao→ son-in-law →Li Yuan
- Li Yuan→ father-in-law →Chai Shao
- Qin Shubao→ peer →Chai Shao
- Chai Shao→ capture city →Wang Shichong
Verified original text · 8
他的郡马
princess's husband · Romance of Sui and Tang, 016
女婿柴绍
father-in-law · Romance of Sui and Tang, 046
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history10 profile notes
New Book of Tang
4 relations4 verified quotations- Li Shimin→ co-fight →Chai Shao
- Chai Shao→ questioned →Li Shimin
- Chai Shao→ follow →Li Yuan
- Chai Shao→ defeat →Liang Shidu
Verified original text · 4
太宗及柴绍居其南
co-fight · New Book of Tang, 太宗本纪
太宗亲问之
questioned · New Book of Tang, 二刘殷许程柴任丘传
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
The romance portrays Chai Shao as a chivalrous hero who befriends many.
- based on factWhat is the difference in Chai Shao's image before the uprising at the end of the Sui Dynasty?
The 'Old Book of Tang, Biography of Chai Shao' records both his origins and his reputation as a knight-errant: 'Chai Shao, styled Sichang, was a native of Linfen in Jinzhou.' 'Shao was nimble and strong from a young age, and was known throughout Guanzhong for his chivalry.' The novel 'Romance of Sui and Tang' (chapter 024) turns that chivalry into outright greenwood bravado: "Chai Sichang clapped his hands and said, 'Then the two brothers need not worry -- Chai Sichang will take it all on himself!' Before everyone present, how dare Chai Sichang speak so boldly?"
Relationship network
Original text (1)
太宗及柴绍居其南
Original text (1)
- son-in-lawChai Shao → Li Yuanhist × litOld Book of Tang, 唐俭长孙顺德刘弘基殷峤刘政会柴绍武士彟传Romance of Sui and Tang, 016
Original text (2)
高祖微时，妻之以女，即平阳公主也
他的郡马
Original relation: princess's husband · Romance of Sui and Tang, 016
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将起兵，绍走间道迎谒
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假装勇安公主，赚开城门。
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时建成、元吉自河东往，会于道
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著驸马兵部总管柴绍
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李如珪，奉了柴绍的将令，行了月馀，已到长安；将柴郡马本章，传进唐帝看了
- defeatChai Shao → Liang Shiduhist × litNew Book of Tang, 二刘殷许程柴任丘传Old Book of Tang, 唐俭长孙顺德刘弘基殷峤刘政会柴绍武士彟传
Original text (2)
击梁师都于夏州，平之
平梁师都
Original relation: pacify · New Book of Tang, 二刘殷许程柴任丘传
Original text (1)
柴、罗二军追至三四十里
Original text (1)
柴绍领了圣旨，随即发文书，著令部下游击李如珪