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Duke Xiang of Jin晋襄公
Son of Duke Wen of Jin, ascended the throne as Duke Xiang.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 15
- RELATION RECORDS
- 20
- SOURCE WORKS
- 5
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Duke Xiang 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
Duke Wen of JinisDuke Xiang of Jin’s father
Duke Xiang of Jin—Duke Ling of Jinfather-son
Duke Xiang of Jin—Sun Zhougrandparent-grandchild
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
8 figures · 9 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Xiang of Jin→Xian Zhensummon for audience
Duke Xiang of JinisYang Chufu’s ruler
Duke Xiang of JinisHu Shegu’s ruler
Duke Xiang of Jin—Zhao Dunruler-subject
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
6 figures · 7 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Xiang of Jin→Meng Mingobtained
Duke Xiang of Jin—Duke Mu of Qinbattle
Xian Zhen→Duke Xiang of Jinrebuke
Duke Xiang of Jin→Duke Cheng of Weiattack
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
1 figure · 1 record＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Duke Xiang of Jin→Meng Mingrelease return
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Son of Duke Wen of Jin, succeeded as ruler. Defeated Qin at Xiao. Ruler of Jin, died in the same year as Duke Mu.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition · Bamboo Annals
Son of Duke Wen of Jin, ascended the throne as Duke Xiang. Ruler of Jin, mourning in Quwo, learned of Qin's eastward advance. Ruler of Jin, wore black mourning clothes to command troops, later released Qin prisoners at his mother's urging.
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- Literature / legend8 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
7 relations8 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ father-son →Duke Xiang of Jin
- Duke Xiang of Jin→ ruler-subject →Zhao Dun
- Duke Xiang of Jin→ summon for audience →Xian Zhen
- Xian Zhen→ report →Duke Xiang of Jin
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襄公乃拜赵盾为中军元帅
ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 47
襄公大惊，即使人召群臣商议
summon for audience · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 44
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Discourses of the States
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Xiang of Jin→ grandparent-grandchild →Sun Zhou
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襄公曰驩，此其孙也。
grandparent-grandchild · Discourses of the States, 周语下
- Official history4 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ father-son →Duke Xiang of Jin
Verified original text · 1
子襄公欢立
father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
- Official history1 profile notes
Bamboo Annals
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history8 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
12 relations9 verified quotations- Duke Xiang of Jin→ battle →Duke Mu of Qin
- Xian Zhen→ rebuke →Duke Xiang of Jin
- Duke Xiang of Jin→ father-son →Duke Ling of Jin
- Duke Xiang of Jin→ attack →Duke Cheng of Wei
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是以有殽之师
battle · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 27
先轸怒曰：“武夫力而拘诸原，妇人暂而免诸国
rebuke · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 16
7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
- father-son← Duke Wen of Jin → Duke Xiang of Jinhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 44Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
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- summon for audienceDuke Xiang of Jin → Xian ZhenlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 44Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 45
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襄公大惊，即使人召群臣商议
今御翟之举，非卿不可
Original relation: appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 45
- report← Xian Zhen → Duke Xiang of JinlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 44Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 45
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先轸预已打听明白，备知秦君袭郑之谋，遂来见襄公
先轸遂请襄公墨缞治兵
Original relation: lord-minister · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 45
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先轸怒曰：“武夫力而拘诸原，妇人暂而免诸国
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穆嬴，襄公夫人，灵公母也。
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秋，季文子将聘于晋，使求遭丧之礼以行。
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获百里孟明视、西乞术、白乙丙
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公曰：“夫人请之，吾舍之矣。”
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即时诏有司释三帅之囚，纵归秦国
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获百里孟明视、西乞术、白乙丙
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襄公曰驩，此其孙也。