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Gongzi Yuan公子元
Son of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, enfeoffed at Liyi for his merits; son of Duke Huan of Qi, opposed Crown Prince Zhao, later fled to Wei, was established as Duke Hui of Qi.
- DIRECT FIGURES
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- RELATION RECORDS
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- SOURCE WORKS
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RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Gongzi Yuan, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
2 figures · 2 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Huan of QiisGongzi Yuan’s father
Duke Zhuang of Zheng—Gongzi Yuanfather-son
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
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Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Gongzi Yuan—Duke Zhuang of Zhengsubordinate
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大夫公子元进曰：“以臣战君，于理不直，宜速不宜迟也。臣虽不才，愿献一计。”
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
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Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Yi of Qi→Gongzi Yuanreplaced
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In history ·
Son of Duke Huan of Qi, born to Shao Weiji, later became ruler of Qi; younger brother of Duke Yi of Qi, disapproved of Duke Yi's governance, ultimately not called duke; son of Duke Huan of Qi, after Duke Yi was killed, was established as ruler of Qi, i.e., Duke Hui of Qi.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Noble of Qi, led troops in ambush at the East Gate; grand officer of Zheng, presented strategy to break the enemy; son of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, enfeoffed at Liyi for his merits.
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- Literature / legend7 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
3 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Huan of Qi→ father-son →Gongzi Yuan
- Gongzi Yuan→ subordinate →Duke Zhuang of Zheng
- Duke Zhuang of Zheng→ father-son →Gongzi Yuan
Verified original text · 4
召公子元于卫
father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 49
第二位少卫姬，生公子元
father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 32
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history3 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
2 relations2 verified quotations- Duke Huan of Qi→ father-son →Gongzi Yuan
- Duke Yi of Qi→ replaced →Gongzi Yuan
Verified original text · 2
少卫姬生惠公
father-son · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 13
齐人立公子元
replaced · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 20
Relationship network
- father-son← Duke Huan of Qi → Gongzi YuanlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 32Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 49Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 13
Original text (3)
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大夫公子元进曰：“以臣战君，于理不直，宜速不宜迟也。臣虽不才，愿献一计。”
Original text (1)
Original text (1)