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Ji Zha季札
Son of King Shoumeng of Wu, virtuous, yielded the state.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 12
- RELATION RECORDS
- 14
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Ji Zha, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
6 figures · 8 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
ShoumengisJi Zha’s father
Zhufan—Ji Zhacede state
Ji Zha—Zhao Wube friendly
Ji Zha—Yan Yingbe friendly
Ji Zha—Han Qibe friendly
Ji Zha—Wei Shube friendly
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
1 figure · 1 record＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Gongzi Guang→Ji Zhaabdicate
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Ji Zha→Sun Wenzicriticize
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
4 figures · 4 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Ji Zha→Zi Changive silk belt
Ji Zha→Shu Xiangadmonish
Ji Zha→Zhao Wenzipraise
Ji Zha→Bo Youprophesy
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Younger brother of King Zhufan of Wu, a worthy man, fled and refused to be established. ; Fourth son of Shoumeng, virtuous, yielded the state. ; Youngest son of Shoumeng, wise and virtuous, yielded the throne and did not occupy it.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Son of King Shoumeng of Wu, virtuous, yielded the state. ; Worthy minister of Wu, visited various states on diplomatic missions, and was on good terms with worthy ministers. ; Son of King Shoumeng of Wu, repeatedly declined the throne, fled and returned to Yanling.
Across source works
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- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
7 relations5 verified quotations- Ji Zha→ be friendly →Zhao Wu
- Ji Zha→ be friendly →Yan Ying
- Ji Zha→ be friendly →Han Qi
- Gongzi Guang→ abdicate →Ji Zha
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与赵武、韩起、魏舒相善
be friendly · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 66
与晏婴相善
be friendly · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 66
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
1 relations2 verified quotations- Ji Zha→ son →Shoumeng
Verified original text · 2
季子让位
son · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
次曰季札
father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 吴太伯世家
- Official history10 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
7 relations7 verified quotations- Ji Zha→ give silk belt →Zi Chan
- Ji Zha→ admonish →Shu Xiang
- Ji Zha→ praise →Zhao Wenzi
- Ji Zha→ criticize →Sun Wenzi
Verified original text · 7
与之缟带，子产献纻衣焉
give silk belt · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 39
吾子好直，必思自免于难
admonish · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 39
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
Son of King Shoumeng of Wu, virtuous and yielded the throne, enfeoffed at Yanling.
The Records of the Grand Historian, in the 'Hereditary House of Wu Taibo,' records in detail Ji Zha's virtuous yielding of the throne, his diplomatic missions to the feudal lords, and his hanging of his sword for the ruler of Xu, but does not mention any direct interaction with Confucius. In the novel, it is said that after Ji Zha's death, he was buried at Yanling, and Confucius, holding him in high esteem, even personally went to inscribe the ten characters 'You Wu Yanling Jizi Zhi Mu' on his tombstone. This is a completely fabricated plot by the novelist to add legendary flavor.
Relationship network
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与之缟带，子产献纻衣焉
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吾子好直，必思自免于难
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季子让位
次曰季札
Original relation: father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 吴太伯世家
- cede state← Zhufan → Ji ZhalitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 61Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 32
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诸樊让国于季札曰
将立季札
Original relation: 立为继承人 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 32
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召其四子诸樊、馀祭、夷昧、季札至床前