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Gongzi Tu公子突
Son of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, who once volunteered as a low-ranking Zhou official to rescue Wei, was defeated and committed suicide. He coveted the throne, and after being sent back by Song, was established as Duke Li of Zheng.
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- RELATION RECORDS
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Gongzi Tu, 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 Zhuang of Zheng—Gongzi Tufather-son
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
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Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Gongzi Tu→Duke Zhuang of Zhengoffer plan
Duke Wen of Song→Gongzi Tucongratulate
Ji Zu→Gongzi Tusupport enthronement
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
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Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Gongzi Tu—Duke Xiang of Qibattle
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In history ·
A prince of Zheng, proposed the strategy of ambushing the Rong army; a Zhou royal official, rescued Wei.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Son of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, with ambitions for the throne; sent back by Song, established as Duke Li; Duke Li of Zheng, ascended as ruler.
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- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
4 relations5 verified quotations- Duke Zhuang of Zheng→ father-son →Gongzi Tu
- Duke Wen of Song→ congratulate →Gongzi Tu
- Gongzi Tu→ battle →Duke Xiang of Qi
- Ji Zu→ support enthronement →Gongzi Tu
Verified original text · 5
子突、子亹、子仪
father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10
宋公闻子突定位，遣人致书来贺
congratulate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history2 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
1 relations1 verified quotations- Gongzi Tu→ offer plan →Duke Zhuang of Zheng
Verified original text · 1
公子突曰：“使勇而无刚者尝寇而速去之
offer plan · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 3
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Original text (1)
公子突曰：“使勇而无刚者尝寇而速去之
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
宋公闻子突定位，遣人致书来贺
Original text (1)
子突叹曰：“吾奉王命而战死
Original text (2)
祭足乃呼公子突至，纳之上坐
祭足奉公子突即位
Original relation: 奉立 · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10