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Gongzi Shen公子申
Son of Duke Zhuang of Lu, later established as Duke Xi. Also refers to Duke Dai of Wei, who died a few days after being established; also refers to a prince of Chu who opposed the deposition of the crown prince, defended Bo Xi Wan, and suggested using Shen Yin Shu.
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- RELATION RECORDS
- 8
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
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Gongzi Shen, 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
King Zhao of Chu—Gongzi Shenabdicate
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 4 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Gongzi Shen→King Zhao of Chuassist
Duke Huan of Qi→Gongzi Shenenfeoff
King Gong of Chu—Gongzi Shenruler-subject
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
3 figures · 3 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke of Zheng→Gongzi Shenkill
Chu people→Gongzi Shenkill
Gongzi Shen→Zi Zhongcoerce
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
A member of the Wei ducal clan, established as ruler of Wei. Also a ruler of Song. Son of Zhao Bo, established as ruler, died in the first year of his reign.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Son of Duke Zhuang of Lu, later established as Duke Xi. Duke Dai of Wei, died a few days after being established. A prince of Chu, opposed the deposition of the crown prince, later provided strategies for King Zhao.
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- Literature / legend5 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
2 relations3 verified quotations- Gongzi Shen→ assist →King Zhao of Chu
- King Zhao of Chu→ ask plan →Gongzi Shen
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昭王大喜，遂用子西之计
assist · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73
子常非大将之才，速令左司马沈尹戍领兵前往
suggest · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 75
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Discourses of the States
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Huan of Qi→ enfeoff →Gongzi Shen
Verified original text · 1
立公孙申以寄于曹
enfeoff · Discourses of the States, 齐语
- Official history3 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
1 relations1 verified quotations- King Zhao of Chu→ abdicate →Gongzi Shen
Verified original text · 1
让其弟公子申为王，不可。
abdicate · Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家
- Official history6 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
4 relations4 verified quotations- Duke of Zheng→ kill →Gongzi Shen
- King Gong of Chu→ ruler-subject →Gongzi Shen
- Chu people→ kill →Gongzi Shen
- Gongzi Shen→ coerce →Zi Zhong
Verified original text · 4
杀叔申、叔禽
kill · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 26
楚杀其大夫公子申。
ruler-subject · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 29
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
立公孙申以寄于曹
Original text (1)
- assistGongzi Shen → King Zhao of ChulitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 73Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 75
Original text (2)
昭王大喜，遂用子西之计
子常非大将之才，速令左司马沈尹戍领兵前往
Original relation: suggest · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 75
Original text (1)
让其弟公子申为王，不可。
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楚昭王闻吴兵大举，自召诸臣问计
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