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Deng Yang邓飏

Wei (Cao)History × Fiction

A trusted minister of Cao Shuang, accused of treason and executed.

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Deng Yang, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms

A minister who assisted Cao Shuang, once wanted to punish Gui Tai during interrogation. He sat with He Yan and was later executed together with He Yan. He and Zhuge Dan competed for fame.

In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Deng Yang was a trusted minister of Cao Shuang, holding the position of Minister. Later, when Cao Shuang lost power, Deng Yang was accused of treason and executed.

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  1. 2 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Sima YikillDeng Yang
    • Cao ShuangtrustDeng Yang
    • Guan LuprophesyDeng Yang
    Verified original text · 3
    1. 捉何晏等勘问明白,皆称三月间欲反。懿用长枷钉了。

      kill · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 107

    2. 此数人皆爽所信任。

      trust · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 106

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  2. 7 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Deng YangcroniesCao Shuang
    • Zhuge Danbe friendlyDeng Yang
    • Guan Lupredict deathDeng Yang
    Verified original text · 3
    1. 南阳何晏、邓飏、李胜、沛国丁谧、东平毕轨咸有声名,进趣于时,明帝以其浮华,皆抑黜之;及爽秉政,乃复进叙,任为腹心。

      cronies · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·诸夏侯曹传

    2. 与夏侯玄、邓飏等相善

      be friendly · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传

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Relationship network

5 figures · 9 links
Deng YangDeng YangSima YiSima YiCao ShuangCao ShuangZhuge DanZhuge DanGuan LuGuan Lu
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Sources: Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·崔毛徐何邢鲍司马传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 106; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·方技传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 107; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·桓二陈徐卫卢传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·程郭董刘蒋刘传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·诸夏侯曹传

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