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Duke Ding of Jin晋定公
Ruler of the state of Jin, who at the request of the Marquis of Cai, allied with the feudal lords to attack Chu.
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RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Duke Ding of Jin, and the people around them.
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01ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
2 figures · 2 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Marquis of Cai→Duke Ding of Jinrequest aid
Duke Ding of Jin→Zhao Yangpardon
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 2 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Fuchai→Duke Ding of Jincontend leader
Zigong→Duke Ding of Jinlobby
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Ruler of Jin, contended with Wu for precedence. ; Monarch of Jin, named Wu, during whose reign internal turmoil occurred. ; Monarch of Jin.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition · Bamboo Annals
Ruler of the state of Jin, who at the request of the Marquis of Cai, allied with the feudal lords to attack Chu. ; Monarch of Jin, who heeded Zigong's advice to prepare for war. ; Ruler of Jin, contended with Wu for hegemony.
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- Literature / legend3 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
3 relations3 verified quotations- Fuchai→ contend leader →Duke Ding of Jin
- Marquis of Cai→ request aid →Duke Ding of Jin
- Zigong→ lobby →Duke Ding of Jin
Verified original text · 3
欲与晋争盟主之位
contend leader · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 82
以世子元为质于晋，借兵伐楚
request aid · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 75
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Discourses of the States
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history5 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Ding of Jin→ pardon →Zhao Yang
Verified original text · 1
韩、魏为赵鞅谢晋君，乃赦赵鞅，复位。
pardon · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
- Official history2 profile notes
Bamboo Annals
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history3 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
0 relations0 verified quotations
History vs. fiction
Did Duke Ding of Jin ever listen to Zigong's preparations for war and contend with Wu at the Huangchi meeting?
The 'Records of the Grand Historian, Biographies of Confucius' Disciples' records Zigong's northern mission to Jin, Duke Ding's preparations, and the Wu-Jin contest at Huangchi. Zigong told the ruler of Jin: 'Now Qi and Wu are about to fight. If Wu loses, Yue will surely rise against it; if Wu defeats Qi, it will certainly turn its troops upon Jin.' The text goes on: 'As expected, [Wu] brought its troops against Jin and met the men of Jin at Huangchi. Wu and Jin contended for supremacy. The men of Jin struck them and routed the Wu army.' The novel 'Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms' follows the historical record here rather than inventing it.
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Original text (1)
Original text (1)
以世子元为质于晋，借兵伐楚
Original text (1)
韩、魏为赵鞅谢晋君，乃赦赵鞅，复位。
Original text (1)
子贡辞吴，复北往晋国，见晋定公