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Gongzi Zhi公子絷
A prince and senior official of the state of Qin. He sought a marriage alliance for Duke Mu, informed him of Baili Xi's flight, was sent to聘 Jian Shu and recommended Xi Qi Shu, offered condolences to Chong'er and Yiwu and received bribes, and advocated killing the Jin ruler or installing Chong'er.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 6
- RELATION RECORDS
- 9
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Gongzi Zhi, 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
Gongzi Zhi—Duke Mu of Qinson
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 4 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Mu of Qin→Gongzi Zhidispatch
Gongzi Zhi→Yiwusuggest enthronement
Gongzi Zhi→Gongsun Zhirecommend
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 2 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Gongzi Zhi→Duke Hui of Jinadvise kill
Gongzi Zhi→Hu Maoalliance
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Gongzi Zhi→Duke Wen of Jincondoled
Gongzi Zhi→Yiwucondoled
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In history ·
A senior official of Qin, advocated killing the Jin ruler. A Qin prince, sent to offer condolences to the two princes. A Qin official, sent by Duke Mu to the Di tribe to see Chong'er, later suggested installing Yiwu.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition · Bamboo Annals
A senior official of Qin, sought a marriage alliance for Duke Mu and met Gongsun Zhi. A Qin prince, informed Duke Mu of Baili Xi's flight. A Qin official, ordered to聘 Jian Shu and recommended Xi Qi Shu.
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- Literature / legend9 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
3 relations6 verified quotations- Duke Mu of Qin→ dispatch →Gongzi Zhi
- Gongzi Zhi→ son →Duke Mu of Qin
- Gongzi Zhi→ recommend →Gongsun Zhi
Verified original text · 6
使大夫公子絷求婚于晋
dispatch · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 25
乃使公子絷先吊重耳
ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history3 profile notes
Discourses of the States
5 relations5 verified quotations- Gongzi Zhi→ condoled →Duke Wen of Jin
- Duke Mu of Qin→ dispatch →Gongzi Zhi
- Gongzi Zhi→ return from mission →Duke Mu of Qin
- Gongzi Zhi→ suggest enthronement →Yiwu
Verified original text · 5
寡君使絷吊公子之忧
condoled · Discourses of the States, 晋语二
乃使公子絷吊公子重耳于狄
dispatch · Discourses of the States, 晋语二
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history2 profile notes
Bamboo Annals
1 relations1 verified quotations- Gongzi Zhi→ alliance →Hu Mao
Verified original text · 1
秦穆公使公子絷来与师言，退舍，次于郇，盟于军。
alliance · Bamboo Annals, 古本辑校
- Official history2 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
2 relations2 verified quotations- Gongzi Zhi→ return from mission →Duke Mu of Qin
- Gongzi Zhi→ advise kill →Duke Hui of Jin
Verified original text · 2
秦伯使公子絷如晋师
subordinate · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
不如杀之
advise kill · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 13
Relationship network
Original text (1)
寡君使絷吊公子之忧
- dispatch← Duke Mu of Qin → Gongzi ZhilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 25Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 30Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40Discourses of the States, 晋语二
Original text (5)
使大夫公子絷求婚于晋
乃使公子絷先吊重耳
Original relation: ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28
穆公集群臣议曰
Original relation: ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 30
秦穆公亦遣公子絷为使
乃使公子絷吊公子重耳于狄
- return from missionGongzi Zhi → Duke Mu of QinlitDiscourses of the States, 晋语二Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (2)
公子絷反，致命穆公。
秦伯使公子絷如晋师
Original relation: subordinate · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (1)
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是故先置公子夷吾，寔为惠公。
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秦穆公使公子絷来与师言，退舍，次于郇，盟于军。
Original text (1)
絷与之同载归秦。言于穆公