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King Ping of Chu楚平王
A prince of Chu, later enthroned as King Ping of Chu, renamed Xiong Ju.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 7
- RELATION RECORDS
- 12
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
King Ping of Chu, 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
King Ping of ChuisKing Zhao of Chu’s father
King Ping of Chu—Crown Prince Jianfather-son
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 4 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Wu She—King Ping of Chugrand tutor
King Ping of Chu→Crown Prince Jiandepose
King Ping of Chu→Fei Wujiappoint
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
5 figures · 6 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Wu Zixu→King Ping of Chuwhip corpse
King Ping of Chu→Wu Sheimprison
King Ping of Chu—King Ling of Chuhostile
King Ping of Chu→Crown Prince Jianbanish
Wu Ji→King Ping of Chuslander harm
10 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Ruler of the state of Chu, he heeded the slander of Fei Wuji, killed Wu She and Wu Shang, and forced Wu Zixu to flee. King of Chu, he married the wife of Crown Prince Jian and killed Wu She and his son. Monarch of Chu, he killed King Ling and established himself.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
A prince of Chu, later enthroned as King Ping of Chu, renamed Xiong Ju. King of Chu, after his accession he pacified the people of Chu, rewarded his ministers, and restored the sacrifices of Chen and Cai. Ruler of Chu, he took his son's wife Meng Ying, heeded slander, and deposed Crown Prince Jian.
Across source works
How this figure changes across texts
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- Literature / legend7 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
9 relations13 verified quotations- Wu Zixu→ whip corpse →King Ping of Chu
- King Ping of Chu→ pursue and capture →Wu Zixu
- King Ping of Chu→ hostile →King Ling of Chu
- King Ping of Chu→ father-son →King Zhao of Chu
Verified original text · 13
道及父兄之冤，咬牙切齿
hatred · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73
恨吾不能枭彼之头
enemy · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73
11 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history6 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
8 relations15 verified quotations- Wu Zixu→ whip corpse →King Ping of Chu
- King Ping of Chu→ pursue and capture →Wu Zixu
- King Ping of Chu→ hostile →King Ling of Chu
- King Ping of Chu→ banish →Crown Prince Jian
Verified original text · 15
乃掘楚平王墓，出其尸，鞭之三百
whip corpse · Records of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传
伍子胥鞭平王墓
鞭墓 · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
13 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history3 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
0 relations0 verified quotations
History vs. fiction
It is true that he heeded slander and forcibly took his daughter-in-law as his wife.
The Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter on the House of Chu, clearly records that King Ping of Chu sent Fei Wuji to Qin to bring a bride for Crown Prince Jian. "Wuji returned first and said to King Ping, 'The Qin lady is beautiful; you may take her for yourself and seek another for the Crown Prince.' King Ping heeded this and ultimately took the Qin lady for himself." In Chapter 71 of Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, the description of King Ping of Chu heeding Fei Wuji's slander, coveting the beauty of the Qin lady, and ultimately disregarding ethics to forcibly take his daughter-in-law Meng Ying as his consort is completely consistent with the official history.
Relationship network
- whip corpse← Wu Zixu → King Ping of Chuhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 76Records of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家
Original text (6)
道及父兄之冤，咬牙切齿
Original relation: hatred · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73
恨吾不能枭彼之头
Original relation: enemy · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73
手持九节铜鞭，鞭之三百，肉烂骨折。
乃掘楚平王墓，出其尸，鞭之三百
伍子胥鞭平王墓
Original relation: 鞭墓 · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
吴王阖闾、伍子胥、伯与唐、蔡倶伐楚，楚大败，吴兵遂入郢，辱平王之墓，以伍子胥故也。
Original relation: avenge · Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家
- pursue and captureKing Ping of Chu → Wu Zixuhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 72Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
Original text (2)
画影图形，访拿伍员
伍胥奔吴
Original relation: coerce · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
- hostileKing Ping of Chu → King Ling of Chuhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 70Records of the Grand Historian, 秦本纪Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家
Original text (3)
蔡公引大军寻访
楚公子弃疾弑灵王而自立
Original relation: regicide · Records of the Grand Historian, 秦本纪
公子弃疾弑其君灵王而自立
Original relation: regicide · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家
Original text (1)
- banishKing Ping of Chu → Crown Prince JianhistRecords of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家
Original text (2)
太子建奔宋
乃令司马奋扬召太子建，欲诛之。
Original relation: want to kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家
- father-sonKing Ping of Chu → Crown Prince Jianhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 70Records of the Grand Historian, 秦本纪
Original text (2)
平王长子名建，字子木
楚平王来求秦女为太子建妻
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
- imprisonKing Ping of Chu → Wu Shehist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 71Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 72Records of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家
Original text (6)
叱左右执伍奢而囚之
即命费无极，押伍奢父子于市曹斩之
Original relation: kill · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 72
平王怒，囚伍奢
Original relation: 囚杀 · Records of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传
诛伍奢、尚
Original relation: kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
於是王遂囚伍奢
楚人遂杀伍奢及尚。
Original relation: kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家
Original text (2)
封其子伍奢于连，号曰连公
使连尹伍奢为太师
Original relation: appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 70
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
无忌又日夜言太子短于王