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King Zhuang of Chu楚庄王
The new ruler of Chu, who succeeded to the throne.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 23
- RELATION RECORDS
- 28
- SOURCE WORKS
- 5
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
King Zhuang of Chu, 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
King Gong of Chu—King Zhuang of Chufather-son
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
17 figures · 19 records+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
King Zhuang of Chu→Duke of Zhengbanquet
Sun Shu'ao→King Zhuang of Chuassist
King Zhuang of Chu→Xia Jibestow
Qu Wu→King Zhuang of Chuadmonish
King Zhuang of Chu→Duke Wen of Songbanquet
King Zhuang of Chu→Gongzi Celead
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
7 figures · 8 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
King Zhuang of Chu→Duke of Zhengpardon
Xun Linfu—King Zhuang of Chuhostile
Shi Hui→King Zhuang of Chudrive out Chu army
King Zhuang of Chu→Xia Jiwanted to accept
Xi Que→King Zhuang of Chusave Zheng
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
He attacked the Rong of Luhun and asked about the Nine Tripods. He was the ruler of Chu, having just ascended the throne. He was the son of King Mu and one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Book of the Later Han · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
The new ruler of Chu, who succeeded to the throne. He was the ruler of Chu who startled the world with a single cry. He was the ruler of Chu who attacked the Rong of Luhun.
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- Literature / legend12 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
9 relations13 verified quotations- Xun Linfu→ hostile →King Zhuang of Chu
- King Zhuang of Chu→ bestow →Xia Ji
- King Zhuang of Chu→ appoint →Xun Yan
- King Zhuang of Chu→ slay →Dou Yuejiao
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晋国拜荀林父为大将……
hostile · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 53
以夏姬赐之
bestow · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 53
11 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history4 profile notes
Discourses of the States
7 relations4 verified quotations- King Zhuang of Chu→ banquet →Duke of Zheng
- King Zhuang of Chu→ banquet →Duke Wen of Song
- King Zhuang of Chu→ assist rites →Hua Yuan
- King Zhuang of Chu→ assist affairs →Marquis of Cai
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问谁宴焉,则宋公、郑伯
banquet · Discourses of the States, 楚语上
问谁相礼,则华元、驷𬴂
assist rites · Discourses of the States, 楚语上
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history2 profile notes
Book of the Later Han
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history14 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
5 relations6 verified quotations- King Zhuang of Chu→ pardon →Duke of Zheng
- Duke of Zheng→ submit →King Zhuang of Chu
- King Gong of Chu→ father-son →King Zhuang of Chu
- Xun Linfu→ hostile →King Zhuang of Chu
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既赦郑伯
pardon · Records of the Grand Historian, 太史公自序
围郑,郑伯降
besiege · Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history11 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
10 relations12 verified quotations- King Zhuang of Chu→ pardon →Duke of Zheng
- Duke of Zheng→ defeat Chu army →King Zhuang of Chu
- Shi Hui→ drive out Chu army →King Zhuang of Chu
- King Zhuang of Chu→ wanted to accept →Xia Ji
Verified original text · 12
楚子伐郑
attack · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 22
郑伯败楚师于柳棼
defeat Chu army · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 22
10 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
King Zhuang of Chu's 'startling the world with a single cry' and his inquiry about the Nine Tripods
According to the Records of the Grand Historian, 'The Hereditary House of Chu', Wu Ju admonished King Zhuang with a riddle: 'For three years, it has not flown or sung.' The king replied, 'Though it has not flown for three years, when it flies, it will soar to the sky; though it has not sung for three years, when it sings, it will startle the world.' (The 'Biographies of the Jesters' in the same work attributes this saying to King Wei of Qi, but the mainstream follows the 'Hereditary House of Chu'.)
Relationship network
- pardonKing Zhuang of Chu → Duke of Zhenghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 太史公自序Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 22
Original text (3)
既赦郑伯
围郑,郑伯降
Original relation: besiege · Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家
楚子伐郑
Original relation: attack · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 22
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问谁宴焉,则宋公、郑伯
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问谁宴焉,则宋公、郑伯
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问谁相礼,则华元、驷𬴂
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晋士会救郑,逐楚师于颍北
- hostile← Xun Linfu → King Zhuang of Chuhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 53Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
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晋国拜荀林父为大将……
楚与晋军大战
Original relation: defeat · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
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问谁赞事,则陈侯、蔡侯、许男、顿子
- bestowKing Zhuang of Chu → Xia JilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 53Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 57
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以夏姬赐之
楚庄王怜而许之
Original relation: 允许归郑 · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 57
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庄王欲纳夏姬,申公巫臣曰:“不可!
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问谁赞事,则陈侯、蔡侯、许男、顿子
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故庄王之世,灭若敖氏,唯子文之后在
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闻沈尹虞邱之贤,使权主国事
- admonish← Qu Wu → King Zhuang of ChulitCorrect Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 23Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 25
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申公巫臣曰
申公巫臣曰:“不可!君召诸侯,以讨罪也。
Original relation: admonish against · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 25
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庄王已获全胜,传令班师,有被擒者,即于军前斩首。
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𫇭贾曰:“不可。我能往,寇亦能往。不如伐庸
- leadKing Zhuang of Chu → Gongzi CelitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 54Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 55
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公子侧同副将工尹齐,以右军攻晋下军
即拜司马公子侧为大将
Original relation: appoint general · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 55
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昭告昊天上帝、秦三公、楚三王
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庄王嘉繇基一箭之功,厚加赏赐
- assist← Sun Shu'ao → King Zhuang of ChulitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 51Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 54Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 23
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考求楚国制度,立为军法
令尹孙叔敖叹曰:“胜晋大功,出自嬖人,吾当愧死矣!”
Original relation: subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 54
𫇭敖为宰
Original relation: subordinate · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 23
令尹孙叔敖弗欲
Original relation: 令尹 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 23
- appointKing Zhuang of Chu → Sun Shu'aolitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 51Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 54
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即日拜为令尹
令尹孙叔敖
Original relation: 令尹 · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 54
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问谁赞事,则陈侯、蔡侯、许男、顿子
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