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Guo Yuanzhen郭元振
Minister of the Imperial Stud, later Minister of War
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 9
- RELATION RECORDS
- 12
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Guo Yuanzhen, 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
Zhao Yanzhao—Guo Yuanzhenfriendly
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
5 figures · 6 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Guo Yuanzhen→Emperor Xuanzong of Tangdemote
Wu Zetian→Guo Yuanzhenfollowed
Emperor Ruizong→Guo Yuanzhenappoint
Yao Chong→Guo Yuanzhenreplace
King Ping→Guo Yuanzhenappoint
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Guo Yuanzhen→Tubosow discord
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
3 figures · 4 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Zhao Yanzhao→Guo Yuanzhenfriendly
Guo Yuanzhen→Wei Anshiprotect
Li Longji→Guo Yuanzhenlead troops
10 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Old Book of Tang
Minister of the Imperial Stud, later Minister of War; a native of Guixiang, Weizhou, he was chivalrous and rose to the rank of Duke of Dai, defending against the Turks. A general under Emperor Xuanzong, he was exiled for his disorderly military appearance.
In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang
Minister of War, participated in quelling rebellions.
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- Official history11 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
10 relations11 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ promote and enfeoff →Guo Yuanzhen
- Guo Yuanzhen→ demote →Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
- Wu Zetian→ followed →Guo Yuanzhen
- Guo Yuanzhen→ sow discord →Tubo
Verified original text · 11
事定论功，进封代国公
promote and enfeoff · Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传
乃赦之，流于新州
exile · Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传
9 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend1 profile notes
Romance of Sui and Tang
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history18 profile notes
New Book of Tang
5 relations5 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ promote and enfeoff →Guo Yuanzhen
- Guo Yuanzhen→ demote →Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
- Guo Yuanzhen→ protect →Wei Anshi
- Zhao Yanzhao→ friendly →Guo Yuanzhen
Verified original text · 5
召岐王、薛王、兵部尚书郭元振、将军王毛仲、殿中少监姜晈、中书侍郎王琚、吏部侍郎崔日用定策。
employ · New Book of Tang, 诸帝公主传
流郭元振于新州
exile · New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
- promote and enfeoff← Emperor Xuanzong of Tang → Guo Yuanzhenhist × litNew Book of Tang, 诸帝公主传Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传
Original text (3)
事定论功，进封代国公
乃赦之，流于新州
Original relation: exile · Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传
召岐王、薛王、兵部尚书郭元振、将军王毛仲、殿中少监姜晈、中书侍郎王琚、吏部侍郎崔日用定策。
Original relation: employ · New Book of Tang, 诸帝公主传
- demoteGuo Yuanzhen → Emperor Xuanzong of Tanghist × litNew Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上
Original text (2)
兵部尚书、代国公郭元振坐亏失军容，配流新州
流郭元振于新州
Original relation: exile · New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪
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睿宗即位，征拜太仆卿
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因以中旨告岐王范、薛王业、兵部尚书郭元振
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召元之代郭元振为兵部尚书
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赖郭元振保护获免
赖郭元振保护，免
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郭元振为兵部尚书
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与郭元振、薛稷、萧至忠善。
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素与郭元振、张说友善
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郭元振、张说言彦昭与秘谋