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Li Shizhi李适之

TangHistory × Fiction

Son of Xiang, has a separate biography.

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Li Shizhi, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Old Book of Tang

Son of Xiang, has a separate biography; was close to Wei Jian, was demoted to be the governor of Yichun; as military governor of Fanyang, entered the court as Grand Censor, and was close to Pei Kuan.

In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang

Left Chancellor, recommended Li Bai; had a feud with Li Linfu, later was dismissed from the chancellorship and committed suicide.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    14 profile notes
    4 relations6 verified quotations
    • Li LinfuframeLi Shizhi
    • Li ShizhiframeLi Linfu
    • Wei JianfriendlyLi Shizhi
    • Li Shizhigrandparent-grandchildLi Chengqian
    Verified original text · 6
    1. 与李林甫争权不叶

      struggle for power · Old Book of Tang, 崔日用张嘉贞萧嵩张九龄李适之严挺之传

    2. 适之既罢,乃引希烈同知政事

      exclude · Old Book of Tang, 李林甫杨国忠张𬀩王琚王毛仲陈玄礼传

    4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

    2 profile notes
    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Li LinfuframeLi Shizhi
    Verified original text · 1
    1. 林甫又陷他以事,逼之自尽

      frame · Romance of Sui and Tang, 083

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    13 profile notes
    4 relations5 verified quotations
    • Li Shizhiruler-subjectEmperor Xuanzong of Tang
    • Li LinfuframeLi Shizhi
    • Li ShizhiframeLi Linfu
    • Li ShizhicolleagueChen Xilie
    Verified original text · 5
    1. 玄宗患谷、洛岁暴耗徭力,诏适之以禁钱作三大防

      ruler-subject · New Book of Tang, 宗室宰相传

    2. 同时相若九龄、李适之皆遭逐

      banish · New Book of Tang, 奸臣传上

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Relationship network

6 figures · 15 links
Li ShizhiLi ShizhiEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of TangLi LinfuLi LinfuChen XilieChen XilieWei JianWei JianLi ChengqianLi Chengqian
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 太宗诸子传; Old Book of Tang, 太宗诸子传; Romance of Sui and Tang, 082; New Book of Tang, 奸臣传上; Old Book of Tang, 宇文融韦坚杨慎矜王𫟹传; Romance of Sui and Tang, 083; New Book of Tang, 宇文韦杨王传; Old Book of Tang, 尹思贞李杰解琬毕构苏珦子:晋郑惟忠王志愔卢从愿李朝隐裴漼从祖弟:宽王丘传

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