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Gongsun Zhi公孙枝

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A senior official of the state of Qin, recommended to Qin by Prince Zhi. He recommended Baili Xi to Duke Mu, led troops to escort Yiwu into Jin, stayed in Jin to demand territory, captured Duke Hui of Jin, advised Duke Mu to release Duke Hui, escorted Duke Hui back to Jin, welcomed Chong'er to Qin, conveyed marriage arrangements, stationed troops west of the Yellow River, lured and killed Lü and Xi, prepared boats at Baili Xi's request, replaced Baili Xi as Right Chief Minister, went on a mission to the Zhou court, and retired due to old age.

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Gongsun Zhi, and the people around them.

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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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A senior official of Qin, advised Duke Mu of Qin to sell grain to Jin, later advised not to kill Duke Hui. Also, a senior official of Qin who advised Duke Mu to release Duke Hui of Jin. Also, a senior official of Qin who participated in discussions on establishing a ruler.

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

A distant relative of the Jin ruling house, recommended to Qin by Prince Zhi. Also, a senior official of Qin who recommended Baili Xi to Duke Mu. Also, a senior official of Qin who led troops to escort Yiwu into Jin, then stayed in Jin to demand territory.

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  1. 13 profile notes
    8 relations9 verified quotations
    • Duke Mu of Qin→ ruler-subject →Gongsun Zhi
    • Gongsun Zhi→ recommend worthy →Duke Mu of Qin
    • Gongsun Zhi→ catch →Duke Hui of Jin
    • Zhao Cui→ befriend →Gongsun Zhi
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    1. 穆公使为大夫

      appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 25

    2. 乃使公孙枝出车三百乘

      ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    • Gongsun Zhi→ recommend worthy →Duke Mu of Qin
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    1. 公孙枝曰：“不若以归，以要晋国之成

      offer plan · Discourses of the States, 晋语三

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    • Gongsun Zhi→ relay message →Qin Bo

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Relationship network

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Gongsun ZhiGongsun ZhiDuke Mu of QinDuke Mu of QinDuke Hui of JinDuke Hui of JinZhao CuiZhao CuiHu YanHu YanQin BoQin BoXi RuiXi RuiJian ShuJian ShuGongzi ZhiGongzi Zhi
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 25; Discourses of the States, 晋语三; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28; Discourses of the States, 晋语二; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 13; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 30; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 31

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