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Gongzi Muyi公子目夷
Son of Duke Huan of Song, intelligent at age five, predicted that Chang Wan would not come.
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Gongzi Muyi, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 1 record＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Xiang of Song—Gongzi Muyicede state
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 3 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Gongzi Muyi→Duke Xiang of Songadmonish against
Gongzi Muyi→Duke Wen of Songadmonish
Duke Ling of Wei→Gongzi Muyiappoint
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 2 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Gongzi Muyi→Duke Xian of Weiallow
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乃抽矢叩轮，去其镞，扬声曰：“吾师勿惊！”连发四矢，前中轼，后中轸，左右中两旁，单单空著君臣二人
Gongzi Muyi→Chang Hongask
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In history ·
A prince of Song with foresight, predicted disaster for Song; Grand Marshal of Song, advised the Duke not to fight, suggested attacking Chu at the Battle of Hong; learned archery from Gongsun Ding, observed ritual when pursuing the duke.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Son of Duke Huan of Song, intelligent at age five, predicted that Chang Wan would not come; a prince of Song, declined the throne; elder half-brother of Duke Xiang of Song, senior minister, advised against attacking Qi.
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- Literature / legend7 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
3 relations5 verified quotations- Gongzi Muyi→ admonish against →Duke Xiang of Song
- Duke Xiang of Song→ cede state →Gongzi Muyi
- Gongzi Muyi→ allow →Duke Xian of Wei
Verified original text · 5
有此三不如齐，自保且不暇，何暇顾他人乎？”
admonish against · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 32
目夷谏曰：“楚，蛮夷也，其心不测
remonstrate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 33
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
4 relations4 verified quotations- Gongzi Muyi→ admonish →Duke Wen of Song
- Gongzi Muyi→ admonish against →Duke Xiang of Song
- Duke Ling of Wei→ appoint →Gongzi Muyi
- Gongzi Muyi→ ask →Chang Hong
Verified original text · 4
公子目夷曰：“小国争盟，祸也
admonish · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 13
大司马固谏曰
admonish · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
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Original text (1)
公子目夷曰：“小国争盟，祸也
- admonish againstGongzi Muyi → Duke Xiang of SonglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 32Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 33Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 34Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (4)
有此三不如齐，自保且不暇，何暇顾他人乎？”
目夷谏曰：“楚，蛮夷也，其心不测
Original relation: remonstrate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 33
迎襄公以归，目夷退就臣列
Original relation: abdicate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 34
大司马固谏曰
Original relation: admonish · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (1)
世子兹父，让国于公子目夷
Original text (1)
乃抽矢叩轮，去其镞，扬声曰：“吾师勿惊！”连发四矢，前中轼，后中轸，左右中两旁，单单空著君臣二人
Original text (1)
公曰：“善。”乃使子鱼
Original text (1)