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Cheng Dechen成得臣
A senior official of the state of Chu, who proposed the plan to ambush the alliance, accompanied King Cheng of Chu to the meeting to capture Duke Xiang of Song, commanded the Chu army at the Battle of Hong River, later became the Prime Minister, and committed suicide after the defeat at the Battle of Chengpu.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 8
- RELATION RECORDS
- 10
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Cheng Dechen, and the people around them.
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01ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 5 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
King Cheng of Chu→Cheng Dechenappoint
Cheng Dechen→Dou Yuejiaodispatch
Ziwen→Cheng Dechenyield power
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
5 figures · 5 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Cheng Dechen→Duke Wen of Jinrequest execution
Cheng Dechen→Duke Xiang of Songcapture
Duke Cheng of Wei→Cheng Dechenbreak off
Wei Jia→Cheng Dechenpredict defeat
Duke Gong of Cao→Cheng Dechenbreak off
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In history ·
A general of Chu, who attacked Chen.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
A senior official of the state of Chu, who proposed the plan to ambush the alliance; a general of Chu, who accompanied King Cheng of Chu to the meeting and captured Duke Xiang of Song; a great general of Chu, who proposed the plan to release Duke Xiang of Song and commanded the Chu army at the Battle of Hong River.
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- Literature / legend8 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
10 relations15 verified quotations- Cheng Dechen→ request execution →Duke Wen of Jin
- King Cheng of Chu→ appoint →Cheng Dechen
- Cheng Dechen→ offer plan →King Cheng of Chu
- Cheng Dechen→ capture →Duke Xiang of Song
Verified original text · 15
臣请杀之
request execution · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35
晋重耳，你是跑不伤饿不死的老贼
scold · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40
13 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
1 relations1 verified quotations- Ziwen→ yield power →Cheng Dechen
Verified original text · 1
子文以为之功，使为令尹
recommend · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Relationship network
- request executionCheng Dechen → Duke Wen of JinlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40
Original text (2)
臣请杀之
晋重耳，你是跑不伤饿不死的老贼
Original relation: scold · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40
- appoint← King Cheng of Chu → Cheng DechenlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 34Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 39Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40
Original text (3)
即命得臣为大将
拜成得臣为大将
Original relation: appoint general · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 39
晋侯在外十九年矣
Original relation: admonish · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40
- offer planCheng Dechen → King Cheng of ChulitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 33Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 41
Original text (2)
大夫成得臣进曰
使其子大心部领残军，去见楚王，自请受诛。
Original relation: ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 41
- captureCheng Dechen → Duke Xiang of SonglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 33Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 34
Original text (2)
成得臣先把宋襄公两袖紧紧捻定
楚兵大获全胜
Original relation: battle · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 34
Original text (1)
亦致书得臣，大约如曹伯之语
- yield power← Ziwen → Cheng DechenlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 39Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (2)
请让政于得臣
子文以为之功，使为令尹
Original relation: recommend · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
越椒见大将旗迎风荡飏，一箭射将下来。
Original text (1)
愚观子玉为人，勇于任事，而昧于决机
Original text (1)
孤惧社稷之陨，死亡不免，不得已即安于晋