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Guanqiu Jian毌丘俭
A general of the Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period, who later raised troops to attack Sima Shi, was defeated and killed.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 15
- RELATION RECORDS
- 21
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Guanqiu Jian, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
3 figures · 4 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Guanqiu Jian—Wen Qintreat generously
Guanqiu Jian—Xiahou Xuanfriendly
Guanqiu Jian—Li Fengfriendly
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
5 figures · 5 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Guanqiu Jian—Cao Ruisubordinate
Sima Shi→Guanqiu Jiancommand
Guanqiu Jian→Gongsun Yuanreport
Source record
Guanqiu Jian→Empress Dowager Guofalse order
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
9 figures · 11 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Sima Shi→Guanqiu Jianattack
Gongsun Yuan—Guanqiu Jianbattle
Zhuge Ke→Guanqiu Jiandefeat enemy
Guanqiu Jian—Wen Qinally
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
1 figure · 1 record＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Sima Fu→Guanqiu Jianrescue
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms
General of the Wei state, raised troops to attack Sima Shi, later defeated and killed. Also served as Inspector of Youzhou, campaigned against Liaodong. Also as Inspector of Youzhou, campaigned against Goguryeo, defeated Wigong.
In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms
When Guanqiu Jian served as Inspector of Youzhou, he reported that Gongsun Yuan of Liaodong was plotting rebellion. Later he became Commander of the Southern Front, attacked Wuchang, and ambushed Wu troops. He rose to the rank of General of the East and Inspector of Yangzhou. Because Sima Shi deposed the emperor, he raised troops to attack him, conspiring with Wen Qin, but was defeated and killed.
Across source works
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- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
4 relations3 verified quotations- Sima Shi→ attack →Guanqiu Jian
- Guanqiu Jian→ attack →Sima Shi
- Guanqiu Jian→ report →Gongsun Yuan
- Guanqiu Jian→ ally →Wen Qin
Verified original text · 3
师遂令王基领前部兵来南顿城下寨
suppress · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 110
仗义讨贼
attack · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 110
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
- Official history21 profile notes
Records of the Three Kingdoms
20 relations24 verified quotations- Guanqiu Jian→ subordinate →Cao Rui
- Zhuge Ke→ defeat enemy →Guanqiu Jian
- Deng Ai→ confront →Guanqiu Jian
- Sima Shi→ attack →Guanqiu Jian
Verified original text · 24
明帝即位，为尚书郎
subordinate · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传
大破众军于东关
defeat enemy · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王卫二刘傅传
22 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
In the official history, Guanqiu Jian raised troops against Sima Shi, was defeated, fled to Shen County, and was shot dead by Zhang Shu. The novel faithfully records his defeat and death.
According to the 'Records of the Three Kingdoms, Book of Wei, Biography of Guanqiu Jian', Guanqiu Jian raised troops in Huainan and fled in defeat, 'When he reached Shen County, his followers gradually deserted him. Jian, alone with his younger brother Xiu and grandson Zhong, hid in the grass by the waterside. Zhang Shu, a commoner under the command of Anfeng Ford, shot and killed Jian, and sent his head to the capital.' In Chapter 110 of the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', it is written that Guanqiu Jian, exhausted and desperate, fled, 'Guanqiu Jian could not withstand the enemy, and led a dozen or so riders to flee. Ahead, he reached the city of Shen County', where he was lured in by the county magistrate and beheaded. The official history records that he was shot dead by Zhang Shu.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
- defeat enemy← Zhuge Ke → Guanqiu JianhistRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王卫二刘傅传Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传
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大破众军于东关
吴太傅诸葛恪围合肥新城，俭与文钦御之
Original relation: battle · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传
Original text (1)
毌丘俭作乱，遣健步赍书，欲疑惑大众，艾斩之
- attack← Sima Shi → Guanqiu Jianhist × litRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·少帝纪Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王卫二刘傅传Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 110
Original text (5)
师遂令王基领前部兵来南顿城下寨
Original relation: suppress · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 110
大将军司马景王征之
Original relation: suppress · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·少帝纪
俭、钦破败
大将军统中外军讨之
毌丘俭作乱，大将军司马景王东征
Original text (2)
敕毌丘俭等案兵自守
诏征南大将军王昶、征东将军胡遵、镇南将军毌丘俭等征吴
Original relation: conscript · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·少帝纪
- attackGuanqiu Jian → Sima Shihist × litRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 110
Original text (2)
仗义讨贼
遂矫太后诏，罪状大将军司马景王
Original relation: rebel · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传
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诞督豫州诸军从安风津拟寿春
Original text (1)
四危以备，法当灭族。
- allyGuanqiu Jian → Wen Qinhist × litRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王卫二刘傅传Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 110
Original text (2)
遂请刺史文钦商议
毌丘俭、文钦作乱
Original relation: accomplice · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王卫二刘傅传
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俭以计厚待钦，情好欢洽
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毌丘俭、文钦作乱，以基为行监军
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毌丘俭、文钦作乱，引兵拒俭、钦有功
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太尉司马孚督中军东解围
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毌丘俭、锺会等作乱，咸假其命
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俭与夏侯玄、李丰等厚善
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俭与夏侯玄、李丰等厚善
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