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Han Xianzi韩献子

Jin & SuccessorsHistory

A minister of the state of Jin, who retired due to old age.

DIRECT FIGURES
5
RELATION RECORDS
9
SOURCE WORKS
2

RELATIONSHIP COMPASS

Han Xianzi, and the people around them.

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01
MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

2 figures · 2 records
02
KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

1 figure · 1 record
03
ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

3 figures · 4 records
04
CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

1 figure · 2 records

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  1. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Zhao WenzimeetHan Xianzi
    • Han XianziwarnZhao Wenzi
    • Han Xianzifather-sonWu Ji
    Verified original text · 3
    1. 见韩献子

      meet · Discourses of the States, 晋语六

    2. 戒之,此谓成人

      warn · Discourses of the States, 晋语六

    1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.

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  2. 6 profile notes
    7 relations7 verified quotations
    • Han XianziassistMarquis of Jin
    • Luan ShuobeyHan Xianzi
    • Luan Shujoin plotHan Xianzi
    • Han Xianziadvise stopLuan Shu
    Verified original text · 7
    1. 曰:“欲求得人,必先勤之

      assist · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 28

    2. 夫善,众之主也。三卿为主,可谓众矣

      obey · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 26

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Relationship network

6 figures · 12 links
Han XianziHan XianziMarquis of JinMarquis of JinLuan ShuLuan ShuDuke Jing of JinDuke Jing of JinZhao WenziZhao WenziWu JiWu Ji
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Sources: Discourses of the States, 晋语七; Discourses of the States, 晋语五; Discourses of the States, 晋语六; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 26; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 27; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 28; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 29; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 30

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