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Dian Xie颠颉

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A senior official of the Jin state, a follower of Chong'er, and a meritorious minister who accompanied him in exile. He participated in the plan to leave Qi, helped demarcate the fields of Zanmao, and was executed along with Wei Chou for setting fires.

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Dian Xie, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

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In history ·

A follower of Chong'er; a general of the Jin state, executed for burning Xi Fuji's residence; one of the five scholars of Duke Wen of Jin.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition

A senior official of the Jin state, who followed Chong'er; a follower of Chong'er; a follower of Chong'er, participated in the plan to leave Qi.

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  1. 7 profile notes
    4 relations5 verified quotations
    • Duke Wen of JinsubordinateDian Xie
    • Duke Wen of JinslayDian Xie
    • Dian XiefollowDuke Wen of Jin
    • Zhao Cuidiscuss crimeDian Xie
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    1. 颠颉

      subordinate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27

    2. 颠颉定攒茅之田

      dispatch · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38

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  2. 3 profile notes
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    • Duke Wen of JinsubordinateDian Xie
    • Duke Wen of JinslayDian Xie
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 有士五人

      subordinate · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 46

    2. 杀颠颉以徇于师

      kill · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15

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Dian XieDian XieDuke Wen of JinDuke Wen of JinZhao CuiZhao Cui
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 31; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 34; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 46; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38

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