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Han Xiu韩休

TangHistory × Fiction

A virtuous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, employed by Emperor Xuanzong.

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7
RELATION RECORDS
10
SOURCE WORKS
3

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Han Xiu, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

1 figure · 1 record
02
ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

4 figures · 7 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

1 figure · 1 record
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

1 figure · 1 record

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In history · Old Book of Tang

A virtuous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, employed by Emperor Xuanzong. He was the Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs, highly recommended by Wang Qiu, and later became prime minister. As Right Vice Director, he was recommended by Xiao Song to be prime minister.

In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang

A virtuous prime minister, who later retired due to old age or passed away.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    11 profile notes
    5 relations9 verified quotations
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangappointHan Xiu
    • Zhang YuecommentHan Xiu
    • Han XiurecommendLi Linfu
    • Han Xiufather-sonHan Huang
    Verified original text · 9
    1. 尚书右丞韩休为黄门侍郎、同中书门下平章事

      appoint · Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上

    2. 黄门侍郎韩休为兵部尚书

      appoint · Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上

    7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

    1 profile notes
    0 relations0 verified quotations

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    9 profile notes
    7 relations7 verified quotations
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangappointHan Xiu
    • Han XiuremonstrateEmperor Xuanzong of Tang
    • Li Linfurequest favorHan Xiu
    • Han XiupraiseSong Jing
    Verified original text · 7
    1. 韩休为黄门侍郎

      appoint · New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪

    2. 帝尝猎苑中,或大张乐,稍过差,必视左右曰

      remonstrate · New Book of Tang, 魏卢李杜张韩传

    5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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Relationship network

8 figures · 28 links
Han XiuHan XiuEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of TangZhang YueZhang YueLi LinfuLi LinfuSong JingSong JingHan HuangHan HuangXiao SongXiao SongPei YaoqingPei Yaoqing
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 奸臣传上; Old Book of Tang, 卫次公郑𬘡韦处厚崔群路随传; Romance of Sui and Tang, 078; New Book of Tang, 宰相世系表三上; Old Book of Tang, 尹思贞李杰解琬毕构苏珦子:晋郑惟忠王志愔卢从愿李朝隐裴漼从祖弟:宽王丘传; New Book of Tang, 宰相表中; Old Book of Tang, 崔日用张嘉贞萧嵩张九龄李适之严挺之传; New Book of Tang, 文艺传上

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