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Gongzi Guang公子光
A prince of the state of Wu, who wished to assassinate King Liao and sheltered Wu Yuan and Zhuan Zhu.
- DIRECT FIGURES
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- RELATION RECORDS
- 7
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Gongzi Guang, 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
Duke Ling of Qi—Gongzi Guangmake crown prince
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
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Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Wu Zixu—Gongzi Guanglord-minister
Wu Zi→Gongzi Guangobey
Gongzi Guang→Ji Zhaabdicate
03THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
1 figure · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Wu Zixu→Gongzi Guangrecommend assassin
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
A prince of the state of Wu, later proclaimed himself King of Wu, and employed Wu Zixu and Sun Wu to attack and break the state of Chu. ; Son of King Zhufan of Wu, proclaimed himself king, that is, King Helü of Wu. ; Son of Duke Ling, later became Duke Zhuang.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
A prince of the state of Wu, who wished to assassinate King Liao and sheltered Wu Yuan and Zhuan Zhu. ; A prince of Wu, later proclaimed himself King Helü of Wu.
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- Literature / legend2 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
3 relations3 verified quotations- Wu Zixu→ lord-minister →Gongzi Guang
- Gongzi Guang→ give gift →Wu Zixu
- Gongzi Guang→ abdicate →Ji Zha
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谓姬光曰
lord-minister · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73
姬光私往见之，馈以米粟布帛
give gift · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73
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- Official history3 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
3 relations3 verified quotations- Wu Zixu→ recommend assassin →Gongzi Guang
- Gongzi Guang→ employ →Wu Zixu
- Duke Ling of Qi→ make crown prince →Gongzi Guang
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乃进专诸于公子光
recommend assassin · Records of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传
乃召伍员以为行人
employ · Records of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
2 relations2 verified quotations- Wu Zixu→ recommend assassin →Gongzi Guang
- Wu Zi→ obey →Gongzi Guang
Verified original text · 2
乃见鱄设诸焉
recommend · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 49
吴子从之
obey · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 50
History vs. fiction
Prince Guang secretly plotted to seize the throne
In the official history, Prince Guang's ambition is as clear as day. The Records of the Grand Historian, Biographies of Assassins, writes: "Wu Zixu knew that Prince Guang wanted to kill King Liao of Wu, so he said: 'That Guang will have internal ambitions; he cannot be spoken to about external affairs.'" In Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, Chapter 073, through the perspective of Zhuan Zhu, his ambition is packaged as a thirst for talent: "Zhuan Zhu said: 'The King of Wu is fond of bravery and is arrogant; unlike Prince Guang, who is close to the worthy and humble to the learned, he will surely accomplish something in the future.'"
Relationship network
- recommend assassin← Wu Zixu → Gongzi Guanghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 伍子胥列传Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 49
Original text (2)
乃进专诸于公子光
乃见鱄设诸焉
Original relation: recommend · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 49
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姬光私往见之，馈以米粟布帛
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