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Cui Yuan崔圆

TangHistory × Fiction

Military governor of Huainan, Chief Minister of the Right

DIRECT FIGURES
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RELATION RECORDS
14
SOURCE WORKS
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Cui Yuan, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

6 figures · 9 records
02
CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

3 figures · 4 records
03
THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

1 figure · 1 record

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In history · Old Book of Tang

Military governor of Huainan, Chief Minister of the Right; died; chancellor, with all officials witnessed the humiliation of the surrendered officials.

In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang

Governor of Shu Commandery, welcomed Emperor Xuanzong.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    17 profile notes
    5 relations4 verified quotations
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangdispatchCui Yuan
    • Emperor Suzong of TangappointCui Yuan
    • Cui YuanrecommendYang Guozhong
    • Cui Yuanhave conflictFang Guan
    Verified original text · 4
    1. 上皇遣平章事崔圆奉诰赴彭原

      appoint · Old Book of Tang, 肃宗本纪

    2. 宰臣杨国忠遥制剑南节度使,引圆佐理

      recommend · Old Book of Tang, 韦见素崔圆崔涣杜鸿渐传

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

    1 profile notes
    0 relations0 verified quotations

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    14 profile notes
    10 relations9 verified quotations
    • Cui Yuanloyal ministerEmperor Xuanzong of Tang
    • Cui YuanassistEmperor Suzong of Tang
    • Cui YuanrecommendYang Guozhong
    • Li Mifall outCui Yuan
    Verified original text · 9
    1. 帝省书泣下曰:“世乱识忠臣。”

      loyal minister · New Book of Tang, 崔苗二裴吕传

    2. 肃宗立,命与房琯、韦见素赴行在所

      assist · New Book of Tang, 崔苗二裴吕传

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Relationship network

9 figures · 30 links
Cui YuanCui YuanEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Suzong of TangEmperor Suzong of TangYang GuozhongYang GuozhongLi MiLi MiFang GuanFang GuanCui NingCui NingDong JinDong JinDeng JingshanDeng Jingshan
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 二高伊朱二刘范二王孟赵李任张传; Old Book of Tang, 代宗本纪; Romance of Sui and Tang, 092; New Book of Tang, 关董袁赵窦传; Old Book of Tang, 刑法志; New Book of Tang, 十一宗诸子传; Old Book of Tang, 刘玄佐董晋陆长源刘全谅李忠臣李希烈吴少诚传; New Book of Tang, 宰相世系表二下

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