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Hu Yan狐偃
Son of Hu Tu, assisted Chong'er in his exile.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 10
- RELATION RECORDS
- 17
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Hu Yan, and the people around them.
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01MENTORSHIPMentorship
Teachers, disciples and transmission
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Mentorship
Teachers, disciples and transmission
Hu Yan→Duke Wen of Jinurge accept
02KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
4 figures · 5 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Wen of Jin—Hu Yanuncle-nephew
Hu TuisHu Yan’s father
Hu YanisHu Shegu’s father
Hu Mao—Hu Yanbrothers
03ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
4 figures · 5 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Wen of JinisHu Yan’s ruler
Hu Yan—Marquis of Jinsubordinate
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狐偃曰：“楚始得曹，而新昏于卫，若伐曹、卫，楚必救之，则齐、宋免矣。”
Xian Zhen→Hu Yancommand
04CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Hu Yan→Duke Wen of Jinkidnap
05THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
5 figures · 5 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Duke Wen of Jin→Hu Yandivine
Hu Yan→Baili Xibefriend
Hu Yan→Gongsun Zhibefriend
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Uncle of Chong'er, accompanied him in exile, later became a minister of Jin.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Son of Hu Tu, assisted Chong'er in his exile.; Minister of Chong'er, advised Chong'er not to take advantage of the mourning period to return to the state.; Son of Hu Tu, counselor of Chong'er.
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- Literature / legend18 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
13 relations20 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ uncle-nephew →Hu Yan
- Duke Wen of Jin→ ruler-subject →Hu Yan
- Hu Yan→ strategist →Duke Wen of Jin
- Hu Yan→ uncle-nephew →Duke Wen of Jin
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吾必食舅氏之肉
nephew-uncle · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35
二舅不必过伤
nephew-uncle · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36
18 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Discourses of the States
3 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ uncle-nephew →Hu Yan
- Hu Yan→ yield to worthy →Hu Mao
- Qi Jiang→ conspire →Hu Yan
Verified original text · 4
狐偃曰
uncle-nephew · Discourses of the States, 晋语二
狐偃其舅也
uncle-nephew · Discourses of the States, 晋语四
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
2 relations2 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ uncle-nephew →Hu Yan
- Hu Tu→ father-son →Hu Yan
Verified original text · 2
狐偃咎犯，文公舅也
uncle-nephew · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
狐突之子毛及偃
father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
- Official history6 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
6 relations7 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ uncle-nephew →Hu Yan
- Duke Wen of Jin→ ruler-subject →Hu Yan
- Hu Yan→ uncle-nephew →Duke Wen of Jin
- Hu Yan→ subordinate →Marquis of Jin
Verified original text · 7
子犯曰
uncle-nephew · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
子犯以为腹心
uncle-nephew · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 46
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
The promise to retreat three she (ninety li) before the Battle of Chengpu
The Zuo Commentary, Duke Xi, 28th year, records: 'The Marquis of Jin ordered a retreat of three she.' The Records of the Grand Historian, Hereditary House of Jin, also records that Chong'er promised to 'retreat three she' while in Chu, and during the battle, although Hu Yan advocated fighting from a military perspective, Duke Wen of Jin still fulfilled the promise. This is a true reflection of the military etiquette of the Spring and Autumn period.
Relationship network
- uncle-nephew← Duke Wen of Jin → Hu Yanhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Discourses of the States, 晋语二Discourses of the States, 晋语四Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 46
Original text (8)
吾必食舅氏之肉
Original relation: nephew-uncle · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35
二舅不必过伤
Original relation: nephew-uncle · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36
孤返国，若忘了舅氏之劳，不与同心共政者，子孙不昌
Original relation: swear alliance · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36
狐偃曰
狐偃其舅也
狐偃咎犯，文公舅也
子犯曰
子犯以为腹心
- ruler-subject← Duke Wen of Jin → Hu YanlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 42Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (5)
狐偃遵命
Original relation: subordinate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27
狐偃亦以乘丧因乱，皆非美名，劝公子勿行
狐偃同宿帐中，文公呼而告之
以狐偃为首功，先轸次之。
Original relation: 首功 · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 42
从者狐偃
Original relation: master-servant · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
- strategistHu Yan → Duke Wen of JinlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 43
Original text (3)
文公询于狐偃
主公昔日在楚君面前，曾有一言
Original relation: remonstrate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40
狐偃在旁，请追击秦师
Original relation: 请追秦师 · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 43
- uncle-nephewHu Yan → Duke Wen of JinlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 34Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
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狐偃曰：“公子之行，在我而已
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狐偃曰：“楚始得曹，而新昏于卫，若伐曹、卫，楚必救之，则齐、宋免矣。”
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- father-son← Hu Tu → Hu Yanhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
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狐毛狐偃兄弟，从公子重耳在秦，闻知父亲狐突被子圉所害
老国舅狐突二子狐毛狐偃
狐突之子毛及偃
狐突之子毛及偃
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赵衰狐偃等因与秦臣蹇叔、百里奚、公孙枝等深相结纳
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使狐偃为卿，辞曰：“毛之智，贤于臣，其齿又长
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赵衰狐偃等因与秦臣蹇叔、百里奚、公孙枝等深相结纳
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赵衰狐偃等因与秦臣蹇叔、百里奚、公孙枝等深相结纳
- father-sonHu Yan → Hu ShegulitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 45
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