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King Hui惠王

ChuHistory × Fiction

Ruler of the state of Chu, restored to the throne after being imprisoned by Bai Gongsheng.

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King Hui, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Ruler of the state of Chu, recalled Bai Gongsheng to Chu, and later restored to the throne. Son of King Zhao of Chu, succeeded as King Hui. Son of Lord Zhufu of Zhao, initially established, acted as king.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Strategies of the Warring States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition

Ruler of the state of Chu, restored to the throne after being imprisoned by Bai Gongsheng. Ruler of the state of Wei, forced to cede land west of the Yellow River to sue for peace. Son of King Wuling of Zhao, succeeded as King of Zhao, young.

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    • Shang YangcoerceKing Hui
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    1. 若要我班师,除非将河西之地,尽割于秦方可

      coerce · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 89

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    • Duke Xiao of Qinfather-sonKing Hui
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    1. 孝公既没,惠王、武王蒙故业

      father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 秦始皇本纪

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    • Zhang YipersuadeKing Hui
    • Su DailobbyKing Hui
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    1. 张仪说惠王

      persuade · Strategies of the Warring States, 战国策后序

    2. 曰:“今者臣来,过易水……

      lobby · Strategies of the Warring States, 燕/二

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Relationship network

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King HuiKing HuiZhang YiZhang YiShang YangShang YangSu DaiSu DaiDuke Xiao of QinDuke Xiao of Qin
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 83; Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表; Discourses of the States, 周语上; Strategies of the Warring States, 战国策后序; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 9; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 89; Records of the Grand Historian, 秦始皇本纪; Strategies of the Warring States, 燕/二

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