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Prince of Jin晋王
The second son of the Sui emperor, Prince of Jin, served as commander in the campaign against Chen. Because he failed to obtain Zhang Lihua, he bore a grudge against Li Yuan. He also fell in love with Consort Xiao, pretended to be frugal to win the succession, and was finally made crown prince. The Prince of Jin, son of Emperor Taizong of Tang, had an affair with Wu Meiniang.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 9
- RELATION RECORDS
- 11
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Prince of Jin, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
3 figures · 3 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Li Shimin—Prince of Jinfather-son
Prince of Jin—Wu Zetianadultery
Zhangsun Wuji—Prince of Jinuncle-nephew
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
5 figures · 5 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Xu Shiji—Prince of Jinruler-subject
Chu Suiliang→Prince of Jindecide succession
Li Yifu→Prince of Jinserve
Prince of Jin—Yuwen Shulord-minister
Source record
Prince of Jin→Li Daliangsubordinate
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Prince of Jin→Li Yuanresent
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Prince of Jin→Li Yuangive gift
Yuwen Shu→Prince of Jinplot
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In history · Old Book of Tang
He was the crown prince, with Li Daliang concurrently serving as the Right Guard Commander. He was the son of Emperor Taizong of Tang and later became the crown prince. He was the son of Emperor Taizong and was later established as the crown prince.
In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang
The Prince of Jin of the Sui Dynasty, commander in the campaign against Chen, failed to obtain Zhang Lihua and bore a grudge against Li Yuan. As the second son of the Sui emperor, he fell in love with Consort Xiao, pretended to be frugal, successfully won the succession, and was later made crown prince. He also memorialized to prohibit rumors, but in fact it was a scheme.
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- Official history4 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
3 relations5 verified quotations- Li Shimin→ father-son →Prince of Jin
- Zhangsun Wuji→ uncle-nephew →Prince of Jin
- Prince of Jin→ subordinate →Li Daliang
Verified original text · 5
新立晋王为皇太子
father-son · Old Book of Tang, 王珪戴胄岑文本杜正伦传
传国晋王
father-son · Old Book of Tang, 褚遂良韩瑗来济上官仪传
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Romance of Sui and Tang
5 relations5 verified quotations- Prince of Jin→ adultery →Wu Zetian
- Prince of Jin→ resent →Li Yuan
- Prince of Jin→ give gift →Li Yuan
- Yuwen Shu→ plot →Prince of Jin
Verified original text · 5
大喜，便携了武才人的手
adultery · Romance of Sui and Tang, 070
晋王大怒道：“可恶这厮！他是酒色之徒，一定看上这两个美人，怪我去取，他故此捻酸杀害。”
resent · Romance of Sui and Tang, 001
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history6 profile notes
New Book of Tang
3 relations3 verified quotations- Xu Shiji→ ruler-subject →Prince of Jin
- Chu Suiliang→ decide succession →Prince of Jin
- Li Yifu→ serve →Prince of Jin
Verified original text · 3
晋王为皇太子，授詹事
ruler-subject · New Book of Tang, 李靖弟 客师孙 令问五代孙 彦芳李𪟝孙 敬业传
与遂良等定策立晋王为皇太子
decide succession · New Book of Tang, 长孙无忌从父 敞从父弟 操子 诠族叔 顺德褚遂良曾 孙璆韩瑗来济异母兄 恒李义琰等传
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
- father-son← Li Shimin → Prince of JinhistOld Book of Tang, 王珪戴胄岑文本杜正伦传Old Book of Tang, 褚遂良韩瑗来济上官仪传Old Book of Tang, 高士廉长孙无忌传
Original text (3)
Original text (1)
大喜，便携了武才人的手
Original text (2)
晋王大怒道：“可恶这厮！他是酒色之徒，一定看上这两个美人，怪我去取，他故此捻酸杀害。”
又道贺若弼先期决战，有违军令；李渊怠惰不修职事，上疏纠劾，请拘拿问。
Original relation: impeach · Romance of Sui and Tang, 001
Original text (1)
在朝各官，只有李渊，虽为旧属，但人臣不敢私交，不肯收晋王礼物。
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- decide succession← Chu Suiliang → Prince of JinlitNew Book of Tang, 长孙无忌从父 敞从父弟 操子 诠族叔 顺德褚遂良曾 孙璆韩瑗来济异母兄 恒李义琰等传
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外有宇文述为之计画
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以大亮兼领太子右卫率