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Duke Jing of Jin晋景公
Son of Duke Cheng of Jin, ascended the throne as Duke Jing.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 12
- RELATION RECORDS
- 15
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Duke Jing of Jin, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
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Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Jing of JinisDuke Li of Jin’s father
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
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Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Jing of Jin→Xun Linfupardon
Duke Jing of Jin→Xi Kedispatch
Duke Jing of Jin→Shi Huidispatch
Han Xianzi→Duke Jing of Jinremonstrate
Duke Jing of Jin→Luan Shudispatch
Duke Jing of Jin→Han Jueappoint
Duke Jing of Jin→Zhao Kuoappoint
Duke Jing of Jin→Tu Anjiafavor and employ
Duke Jing of Jin→Duke Qing of Qirefuse honor king
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
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Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Qing of Qi→Duke Jing of Jinsue for peace
Duke Huan of Qin—Duke Jing of Jinbattle
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Son of Duke Cheng of Jin, succeeded to the throne. Ruler of the state of Jin. Son of Duke Cheng of Jin, at the time when Tu Anjia exterminated the Zhao clan.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition · Bamboo Annals
Son of Duke Cheng of Jin, ascended the throne as Duke Jing. Ruler of Jin, sent troops to rescue Zheng. Ruler of Jin, wanted to execute Xun Linfu, but later pardoned him.
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- Literature / legend9 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
6 relations11 verified quotations- Duke Jing of Jin→ appoint →Han Jue
- Duke Jing of Jin→ dispatch →Shi Hui
- Duke Jing of Jin→ pardon →Xun Linfu
- Duke Jing of Jin→ appoint →Zhao Kuo
Verified original text · 11
以韩厥为新军元帅
appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 57
晋景公复遣士会领兵
dispatch · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 55
9 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Jing of Jin→ refuse honor king →Duke Qing of Qi
Verified original text · 1
晋景公不敢受
refuse honor king · Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家
- Official history2 profile notes
Bamboo Annals
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Jing of Jin→ father-son →Duke Li of Jin
Verified original text · 1
晋厉公卒
father-son · Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪
- Official history6 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
9 relations8 verified quotations- Duke Jing of Jin→ dispatch →Luan Shu
- Duke Jing of Jin→ pardon →Xun Linfu
- Duke Jing of Jin→ dispatch →Xi Ke
- Duke Qing of Qi→ sue for peace →Duke Jing of Jin
Verified original text · 8
晋师及齐国佐盟于爰娄
dispatch · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 25
晋侯使复其位
pardon · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 23
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
Duke Jing of Jin, during his reign, had many activities, some plots such as 'eliminating bandits' are only seen in derivative works like novels.
- based on factDuring Duke Jing of Jin's reign, how did he deal with the problem of rampant bandits in the country?
The Records of the Grand Historian, 'The Hereditary House of Jin', only summarizes major military activities during his reign such as rescuing Zheng, and does not record the suppression of bandits. The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, Chapter 56, supplements the plot of him asking Yang Shezhi for strategies to eliminate bandits: 'Duke Jing of Jin heard Yang Shezhi's words, summoned him and asked: "Your prediction about Xi Yong was correct! But what strategies are there to eliminate bandits?" Yang Shezhi replied: "... Therefore, the method to eliminate bandits lies in transforming their hearts and minds, making them know shame and integrity, not in capturing many."' The novel introduces this detail, showing an aspect of his governance strategies.
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- dispatchDuke Jing of Jin → Shi HuilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 55Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 56
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晋景公复遣士会领兵
遂代林父之任，为中军元帅
Original relation: appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 56
- pardonDuke Jing of Jin → Xun LinfulitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 54Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 55Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 23
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乃拜荀林父为中军元帅
Original relation: appoint marshal · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 54
景公从其言，遂斩先谷，复林父原职。
乃命荀林父为大将
Original relation: appoint general · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 55
晋侯使复其位
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- dispatchDuke Jing of Jin → Xi KelitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 56Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 57Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 25
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乃遣上军元帅郤克，使鲁及齐
郤克将中军
Original relation: appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 56
景公嘉战鞍之功，郤克等皆益地
Original relation: commend · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 57
晋师及齐国佐盟于爰娄
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公说，从之。夏，四月，丁丑，晋迁于新田。
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韩献子将新中军，且为仆大夫
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